Business Talk Sister Gawk

#62: What Makes a Successful Mentorship

Former Well Fargo VP & Bethel Biz Mentorship Program Director, Linda Goodwin, gives us her experiences creating a college level mentorship program and the lessons she's learned along the way. We discuss how she works to make a sure successful mentorship really does occur with current students and alumni. Her advice is a great place to start when considering how to prepare yourself to be mentored or when choosing a program for mentorship.

#61: How to Be a Good Mentee - Part 2

This week, we pickup our interview with the CEO of clothing brand Stormy Kromer, Bob Jacquart, in our talk about what makes a good mentee. His life experiences being mentored even in his transition out of his business as he plans to retire is a story of a man that just never stops learning. Hearing his advice and work ethic recommendations will inspire you to network and learn from so many more mentors in life. Take a listen!

#60: How to Be a Good Mentee - Part 1

This week, the CEO of Stormy Kromer, Bob Jacquart starts a discussion with us about mentorship. With 50 years of being in business, this humble man takes the time to explain how mentees can attract a mentor and make sure they are doing the work to make their mentor proud. 

#59 How Trust Impacts Your Business

This week, we talk to the leading expert on Trust, David Horsager. He has been working on researching how trust can be quantified and impact the culture of a business for over a decade. He explains to us what the pillars of trust are and how they impact an organization's ability to be productive and cost effective. 

#58: Book Promotion: How to Get in Front of Readers

Horror genre author, Matthew W. Quinn, joins us this week to discuss how he gets his books in front of the audience that enjoys them. We have been having so much fun talking with authors in our authorship series, and this episode truly digs into some raw numbers of attending a convention. Matthew W. Quinn has some great advice for new writers about staying motivated and keep your costs low when promoting your books.  

#57: How to Write a Book People Will Read

Author, Cedar Sanderson, tells us all about how she uses beta readers, writers groups, and more to make sure her books are fun to read! She has a ton of experience working in different genres, and gives us a run down on how valuable the cover is for making sure people will read your book. If you've ever considered writing a book, this series is a great fit for you!

#56: Understanding the Basics of Book Publishing

This week we start our 3 part series on authorship with interviewing author J. M. Palmer. We learn about all things in getting published. From writing query letters to understanding how to read your contract with a publisher she has loads of advice and areas for opportunity if you're looking to publish a book!

#55: What is Intellectual Property?

Business owner and patent attorney, Chris Paradise, breaks down intellectual property for us and why it's important to business owners. From understanding copyrights to registering a trademark. He's a wealth of knowledge who is passionate about saving small business owners money!

#54: How to Become an Interior Designer

This week, we talk to Canadian entrepreneur, Crystal Collinson, about how she got started with interior design. She gives great advice on what you should consider as you're thinking about starting an interior design business. Take a listen! 

#53: How to Start a Videography Business - Part 2

Noah Penn, gives us details this week on navigating intellectual property, what his days look like as an entrepreneur in and out of busy season, and what advice he has for people just starting out in running a videography business. Don't forget to check out the first part of our interview in episode 52!