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Episode 12: Drive or Be Driven #6 - Putting It All Together From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage Your Career Like a Consultant Today we discuss how to take the advice from the last few episodes in this series and apply it towards non-consulting careers. Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. This Episode Blog More about us LinkedIn: @Kettle Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @kettlekast

Episode 11: Drive or Be Driven #5: Stop Overpromising and Underdelivering From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage Your Career Like a Consultant We are back and we are still breaking down the top three common career mistakes discussed in Episode 8. In this episode we talk about a frustrating mistake to all parties. Overpromising and underdelivering. Listen in for tips on managing and exceeding expectations. Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. This Episode Blog More about us LinkedIn: @Kettle Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @kettlekast

Episode 10: Drive or Be Driven #4: How to Manage Your Career Like a Consultant- Clarifying Unclear Problems From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage Your Career Like a Consultant We are back and we are still breaking down the top three common career mistakes discussed in Episode 8. This episode focuses on clarifying unclear problems. Whether you are a consultant or looking to get ahead in your career or current positions, these tips are super helpful. I f you have ever struggled with miscommunication, or wasted time on projects only to find out they were not up to expectations, this episode is for you. Learn how to draw from your own past experiences and apply knowledge to hard to solve problems. Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. This Episode Blog Out site: More about us LinkedIn: @Kettle Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @kettlekast

Episode 9: Drive or Be Driven #3: How to Manage Your Career Like a Consultant- Priorities From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage Your Career Like a Consultant For this episode and the next two consecutive episodes we are breaking down the top three common career mistakes discussed in Episode 8. In this episode, we are digging into PRIORITIES. Rather than focusing on the negative effects of failing to set priorities, we are focusing on the positives that can come from properly setting priorities and how they can help strengthen your career! Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. Episode Page: This Episode Blog: Blog Out site: More about us LinkedIn: @Kettle Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @kettlekast

Episode 8: Drive or Be Driven #2: How to Manage Your Career Like a Consultant- Common Mistakes From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage Your Career Like a Consultant Who is driving your career? Do you like where it's going? Are you working a job or building a career? Today we discuss common mistakes people make as well as come fixes and tips for building your own career. Listen in to find out! Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. This Episode: https://www.kettlecg.com/post/drive-or-be-driven-podcast-2-common-mistakes-of-consultants Blog: https://www.kettlecg.com/blog All About Kettle: https://www.kettlecg.com/ @Kettle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @KettleKast

Episode 7: Drive or Be Driven #1: Annual Review- Up or Out From the series: Drive or be Driven: How to manage your career like a consultant Today we are pivoting to a broader topic that is helpful for anyone no matter what position you hold, no matter what industry you are in. Although we start the episode off discussing the rating scale and typical path of a traditional consultant, we quickly switch over to how you can self-evaluate and determine how you are best providing value to your organization. Are you a: Business Driver? Value Creator? Thought Leader? How can your contributions to each category help you become a more valuable player in your field and help accelerate your career growth? Listen in to find out! Head to this episode’s show page to leave comments or ask questions. This Episode: Kettle Blog Blog: https://www.kettlecg.com/blog LinkedIn: Kettle Twitter: @KettleCG Instagram: @kettlekast More about us: https://www.kettlecg.com/

Episode 6: From the Cannabis Diaries This episode is for retail, dispensaries, even restaurants or any customer facing business, regardless of industry. Upgrading to shiny new technology platforms and services can be tempting, especially when sales people do their jobs well. Before you make the switch, listen to this for some warnings and advice on how to make the right choice and successfully implement your new solution. In this episode we discuss: Risks to consider when switching or upgrading systems Customer Rewards Programs Security How to avoid making pointless investments This Episode: https://www.kettlecg.com/post/podcast-from-the-cannabis-diaries-6 Blog: https://www.kettlecg.com/blog More about us: https://www.kettlecg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group

Episode 4: From the Cannabis Diaries: No Regrets Today we are discussing how to negotiate contracts with outsourced IT providers. We take a look at a few key areas that often result in unnecessary spend and poor ROI for clients. Before you end up in a bad deal listen in for some simple tips to avoid these mistakes! Head over to our blog to read the accompanying blog post and leave comments or ask questions. This Episode: https://www.kettlecg.com/post/from-the-cannabis-diaries-4-no-regrets Blog: https://www.kettlecg.com/blog More about us: https://www.kettlecg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group

Episode 5: From the Cannabis Diaries: Go With The Flow In this episode we discuss the often missed preliminary steps to choosing new technology vendors, software and platforms. Before you jump straight into demos listen to this episode to avoid costly mistakes! Head over to our blog to read the accompanying blog post and leave comments or ask questions. This Episode: https://www.kettlecg.com/post/from-the-cannabis-diaries-5-go-with-the-flow Blog: https://www.kettlecg.com/blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group More about us: https://www.kettlecg.com/

Building an internal IT Team versus outsourcing. Which is right for your business? This podcast accompanies the blog post "From The Cannabis Diaries #3: Build vs. Buy" Head over to our blog to read the accompanying blog post and leave comments or ask questions. https://www.kettlecg.com/post/from-the-cannabis-diaries-3-build-vs-buy https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group https://www.kettlecg.com/

From the Cannabis Diaries- Hiring IT people in the cannabis space. Not just for Hiring Managers. Great tips for job seekers looking to smash their interview. Head over to our blog to read the accompanying blog post and leave comments or ask questions. https://www.kettlecg.com/post/from-the-cannabis-diaries-2-let-the-right-ones-in https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group https://www.kettlecg.com/

Discussion about how regulatory uncertainty affects big players in the publicly traded cannabis space with an emphasis on the IT business unit. Head over to our blog to read the accompanying blog post and leave comments or ask questions. https://www.kettlecg.com/post/kettlekast-episode-1-from-the-cannabis-diaries-regulatory-uncertainty https://www.linkedin.com/company/kettle-consulting-group https://www.kettlecg.com/