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In this conversation, Brie Reis shares her inspiring journey from Administrative Assistant to CEO of Elite Roofing and Solar. She discusses the importance of finance in the trades, effective communication, and the significance of building relationships to retain talent. Brie emphasizes the need to attract women to the trades and how empowering them in leadership roles can transform the industry. She also highlights the mission of Roofing Academy in helping roofing companies grow and succeed.TakeawaysBrie Reis started as an Admin Assistant and grew into her role as CEO.Understanding finance is crucial for success in the trades.Building relationships with employees fosters loyalty and retention.Regular one-on-ones with team members enhances communication and accountability.Women bring unique problem-solving skills to the trades.Creating a supportive environment attracts women to the industry.Empowering women in leadership roles can change the narrative in trades.Roofing Academy helps small roofing companies reach their goals.Community among roofing professionals is vital for growth.Caring for employees' personal lives leads to better business outcomes.Chapters06:04 The Importance of Finance in the Trades12:00 Effective Communication in a Remote Environment17:47 Empowering Women in Leadership RolesConnect With Brie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-reis-751b0573/Website: https://elite-roofs.com/ Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Have you become a glorified admin person in your trades business?  Are you doing all your own quotes, invoices and paperwork at evenings and weekends? Are you answering calls, sending emails and WhatsApp messages throughout the day? Well, wasting your valuable time doing boring admin work is not going to increase your profits and grow your business, is it?  Outsourcing these LOW VALUE TASKS will free up your valuable time allowing you to invest it into HIGH VALUE TASKS.  HIGH VALUE TASKS are the areas of your business that will increase your profit margins and grow your business. What You Will Learn And Key Actions From This Episode: 1. When the right time is to bring an admin person into your business 2. How to work out the numbers so you know you can afford an assistant  3. How to find and employ the right admin or virtual assistant 4. How to identify and delegate your LVT's and your entire admin work 5. The 6 BS excuses you are using to NOT bring in an admin assistant Remember…the more leads you get, the more jobs you price and the more work you take on means there is even more boring admin work for you to do. Do you really want to keep doing paperwork until midnight for the next 30 years?  Or do you need to learn how to delegate so you can focus on building a better quality of life for you and your family? Stop procrastinating! Listen now and get your time back.

In our July 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tessa Drayton, a Brand Communication and Reputation Management Specialist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Rodney Browne, the Founder of eCaribbean Limited in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the panel discusses:    *  With increasing tech-related regulation, how can organisations better manage risk?    *  In an age of technology and AI is the Admin Assistant role becoming obsolete?     *  And, the role of technology in disaster preparedness, mitigation and response.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)    Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!     Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/  Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/  Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse  LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/  Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------- Also, Sponsorship Opportunities! The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors! Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at info@ict-pulse.com with “Podcast Sponsorship” as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.   _______________

After leaving a toxic work environment, Suzanne Kelly vowed to never work for anyone ever again. She put together all she needed to start her own employment agency with just six months of planning. The years spent as a recruiter taught her the hiring process inside and out. She understands business and leadership. As a Chief Talent Advisor, she curates unbiased referencing for c-suite executives. When companies select their top tier candidates, they can't accurately assess a candidate's soft skills, work ethic, or integrity. With her proprietary method for unbiased referencing, she finds out if a candidate is exactly who they say they are even before they interview. Listen in as she shares her story with Jonaed.Need training on hiring best practices, help with unbiased referencing for the next executive in your company or just for speaking engagements?  Get in touch with Suzanne.Contact info:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannekellynyc/Website:  https://www.intellisightglobal.com/ (formerly suzannekelly.com)Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/suediligence/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/suediligenceTimestampsWhat Suzanne does as Chief Talent Advisor?As a Chief Talent Advisor, Suzanne Kelly curates unbiased referencing for c-suite executives. When companies select their top tier candidates, they can't accurately assess a candidate's soft skills, work ethic, or integrity. With her proprietary method for unbiased referencing, she finds out if a candidate is exactly who they say they are even before the interview. [Timestamp 01:26] What makes her service valuable?She's doesn't know the candidates so she's the only one in the hiring process that's truly unbiased. [Timestamp 2:11] What kind of student was she?She was an average student that didn't like school. She wanted to travel the world as a flight attendant. Her father's only requirement was that she take a business course in case the flight attendant position didn't work out.  [Timestamp 3:35] What happened after high school?She got married at an early age and didn't follow her dreams of becoming a flight attendant. So instead she became an administrative assistant. Eventually, she was stuck working for a narcissistic boss. [Timestamp 5:56] How she got started on her entrepreneurial path? She got enough of her narcissistic boss and quit. She vowed never to work for anyone again. She started her own employment agency. Her first client was the very company she left. [Timestamp 7:21] What helped her to launch her own company?She believes that her childhood was a bootcamp for life. She grew up with three brothers that teased her relentlessly. Her father was a senior-level corporate man. She learned to have a good work ethic, to have integrity and to be disciplined from him. [Timestamp 9:03] What attracted her to recruiting?She was aware of the fact that she had good people skills. It was easy for her to talk to people and elicit information from them. She researched, learned it was a lucrative business and thought it would be a good business to pursue. [Timestamp 10:38] What can a good recruiter do?She believes that a good recruiter can walk the tight-rope between the candidate and the clients they represent. The companies were the ones that pay the fee but the candidates have to equally be happy. [Timestamp 13:22] What was Suzanne's recruiting style?Very personal. When she witnessed a candidate fight back tears as she rejected a job because her husband didn't think the job was a good fit for her, Suzanne asked to speak to the husband. She recalled his love of cooking (as the candidate had shared with her before). Since Suzanne also loves to cook, when she got on the phone, the first thing they spoke about was cooking. They spoke at length. The ice was broken and Suzanne told him why she felt his wife was a good fit for the job. He said that it was her decision. The candidate took the job and twenty years later, she's still at the same company. [Timestamp 15:16] How did her proprietary method come about?She had a client that hired a new head of HR that was firing employees that had been there for ten or twenty years. There was a job the company asked Suzanne to fill. She presented the person she found but the new head of HR didn't feel he was the right fit. Suzanne pressed and asked why. Her instinct was telling her he was inflexible. As a result, Suzanne rolled up her sleeves and found about eight different references for this candidate. She kept records of phone calls verbatim and compiled a detailed report that documented how this client was anything but inflexible. [Timestamp 21:45] The reason for hiring mistake companies make?Not doing a quality reference check that verifies a person's soft skills and that they're indeed the right fit for the company. [Timestamp 25:56] What are the common mistakes some recruiters make?They make it all about themselves and their fee. [Timestamp 27:00] Why did she start reference checking?She felt it was time for her to do something else and she felt that the reference checking process was broken. Seven out of ten employees in America aren't engaged in their work. Companies are who they hire. [Timestamp 28:47] Biggest lessons learned?Hiring mistakes don't discriminate. They happen to the best of us. [Timestamp 33:37] Has the lack of a degree ever held you back from getting clients?When people ask where she went to college, she tells them she has a PhD from the University of Hard Knocks. She feels she's learned the most valuable lessons by making mistakes, falling down, being resilient, getting back up, and most importantly failing forward. [Timestamp 35:09] Advice for those looking to get into recruiting?Do your research and look for the driving force behind that desire. [Timestamp 36:19] What's changed in the recruiting industry since you started to now?Recruiting should be human interaction, not a transaction. It's a tragedy that many extraordinary candidates out there have developed skills throughout their careers that are transferable, but they don't have someone fighting for them. They're being screened out based on keyword searches.[Timestamp 39:08] What's next?Suzanne wants to really get involved in training. Many companies are selecting the best of the worst candidates. [Timestamp 42:46] What Suzanne sees because of the work she does?The extraordinary, fully engaged superstar leaders all have the same qualities. They put people first.  They can have a thousand employees and they know almost all of them by first name. They know their families, they have empathy, they have faith. They do a lot of philanthropy and they give a lot and they're selfless. Anyone that's fortunate enough to work for people like this, it can really be life-altering.[Timestamp 45:15] Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V Thank you for sponsoring our show. 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Overview: In this enlightening solo episode, your host Liz Van Vliet revisits the influential concept of Personal SWOT Analysis, a tool she first introduced in Episode 70. With her signature friendly and engaging tone, she delves into this comprehensive self-assessment method, guiding listeners through the nuances of evaluating their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This episode is a perfect blend of professional insights and personal anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and thrive in their careers. What You'll Learn: - The Essence of Personal SWOT Analysis: Discover the power of assessing your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to gain a clear snapshot of where you stand. - Stephen Covey's Influence: Learn how Stephen Covey's principles of effectiveness can be integrated into your personal and professional life. - The Four Dimensions of SWOT: A detailed walkthrough of each aspect of SWOT, offering practical tips on how to identify and leverage your strengths, address weaknesses, recognize opportunities, and anticipate threats. - Implementing Your SWOT Analysis: Strategies for turning your SWOT insights into actionable plans, including setting SMART goals and updating your resume and LinkedIn profile. - Personal Development Tips:Inspirational advice on self-improvement and staying proactive in your career and personal life. Why It's a Must-Listen: This episode is not just a revisitation of a key concept but a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the Personal SWOT Analysis in your life. Whether you're an administrative professional or someone seeking personal growth, Liz's relatable and conversational style, coupled with her profound insights, makes this podcast a treasure trove of wisdom. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to thrive in 2024 and beyond. --- Subscribe Now: Don't miss out on this valuable episode that could be the key to unlocking your full potential. Tune in, learn, grow, and become the proactive, effective individual you aspire to be! Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and  Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File  

Embracing 2024 with Reflection, Review, and Goal-Setting Welcome to the first episode of Assist With Impact for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the importance of reflection and goal-setting as we step into the new year. Join us for Episode 191 as we explore how to make the most of 2024. Key Highlights: 1. New Year Reflections and Challenges:    - Your host Liz shares personal challenges during the transition into the new year.    - Discussion on the blend of pride and disappointment experienced in 2023, including the ten-year cancerversary and podcast milestones. 2. The Power of Reflection:    - Importance of embracing a growth mindset by reflecting on past year's experiences.    - The concept of 'big kahuna' goals and the reality of not achieving them. 3. Setting Up for Success in 2024:    - Introduction of 'The Liz Way' to set up for success in the new year.    - Here's the link to the downloadable worksheet for you to reflect and review on 2023 via five simple questions: https://thelinchpinassistant.ac-page.com/episode-191-reflect-review-your-year-free-download 4. Marie Forleo's Insight on Reflection:    - Here's the link to Marie Forleo's end-of-year review process and her perspective on learning from past experiences. 5. Looking Forward: Goal Setting for 2024:    - The importance of setting SMART goals.    - Quotes from Zig Ziglar and C.S. Lewis on goal-setting.    - Crafting 'I will' statements for goals. 6. Five Categories for Goal Setting:    - Skills Development.    - Performance Metrics.    - Career Progression/Professional Advancement.    - Work-Life Balance.    - Contribution to Team/Organization. 7. Three Words - Manager Feedback in Goal Setting:    - Tips on incorporating manager feedback into goal-setting.    - How to use the feedback to shape your 2024 goals. 8. Enhancing Self Insight:    - How reflecting and reviewing can boost your Self Insight, a key component in the Linchpin Model®.    - Invitation to subscribe to the AdminInsider newsletter for more insights. Additional Resources: - Links to previous podcast episodes for more insights on managing expectations and clarifying perceptions with your boss. Connect With Us: - Share your thoughts and takeaways from this episode on our social media platforms. - Join our community of Lovely Loyal Listeners (LLLs) by hitting follow/subscribe and be part of our journey in 2024! Thank you for joining us on Assist With Impact. Here's to a reflective, insightful, and successful 2024!

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity. 2023 marked her Ten Year Cancerversary with Liz sharing the joys and trials of this significant personal triumph. Reflecting on the evolution from 'My EA Career' to 'The Linchpin Assistant', we also delve into the concept of 'co-opertition' - cooperating while competing, and how this approach helped me stand against imitators while proudly acknowledging my pioneering role in developing Power Skills for assistants. This episode also offers a reflective look at the word of 2023 - RENEW. How has this theme shaped the year's endeavors? We explore the exciting, albeit exhausting, aspects of going global and the achievements it brought along. Pride points of the journey include: - Persistently delivering this insightful podcast. - Establishing a distinct voice as a connector and communicator. - Guiding listeners to proactively engage with AI. - Critically assessing the Chief of Staff role and its implications. - Championing efficiency and effectiveness in professional roles. - Personal strides in efficiency by hiring a Virtual Assistant. Looking forward, 2024 promises more global adventures, enhanced communication strategies (hint: people scan, not read emails), and more AI insights. The episode concludes with exciting opportunities for listeners to engage with our host in 2024, including coaching sessions, bespoke corporate presentations, extensive training programs, engaging webinars, and an upcoming LinkedIn newsletter 'Admin Insider'. Join us for this special episode as we commemorate past achievements and eagerly anticipate the future of The Linchpin Assistant and the Assist With Impact podcast. To discuss working with Liz in 2024, email her at liz@thelinchpinassistant.com.  Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and  Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant

A solo episode where your host, Liz Van Vliet gets her 'ranty pants' on about advice she sees being given to assistants that is flippant and unhelpful (in her opinion). Listen to the episode if you want to be reminded that you're more than just an 'admin' and deserve the same level of respect and consideration as any other professional. Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and  Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant

I have been in the working world with NLD and chronic migraines for five years now. I have had a variety of jobs over these years from Teacher's Aide to ABA Therapy to Life Coach for neurodivergent adults to Admin Assistant, Tech and Social Media Manager for The Unity Center. Links for articles https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a88ab00f43b552a84c3b7c9/t/5ccdfdb990e5120001e81c60/1557003708987/Tips+for+Exhibitors+at+Employer+Expos+v4+5May19+FINAL.pdf https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a88ab00f43b552a84c3b7c9/t/5fe036dca478394ebccf0523/1608529631321/How+to+get+the+best+out+of+your+autistic+employee.pdf https://hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage Link for BetterHelp sponsorship: ⁠https://bit.ly/3A15Ac1⁠ Link for Pateron:⁠ patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠ Links for new podcasts: Shero: Be Your Own Hero Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284⁠ Chats, Barks, & Growls: Convos With My Pet Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522⁠ Think Out: Free Your Imagination Trailer: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b⁠ Links for Sleepy Butterfly: 1. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e⁠ 2. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96⁠ Here are my platforms: 1. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/⁠ 2. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/contact⁠ 3. ⁠https://livingwithnld.com/podcast-swag⁠ 4. ⁠Living With NLD Facebook⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennifer8697/message

Welcome back to our "Open for Hire" bonus series where we'll be chatting with marketing professionals open for hire - whether they've just graduated, were laid off, or are just looking to take the next step in their career journey - to highlight their background and skill sets and have an open Q&A around job hunting in today's market. Our next "Open for Hire" guest is Emilia Halasz, previously the Admin Assistant for Disney Parks Content Creation & Digital Integration. Listen in! Follow Emilia on LinkedIn Emilia's Creative "Open to Work" Graphic ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you!  Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. NEW: Download the Dream Career Game Plan! NEW: Check out our website! NEW: Join our email list! Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram Follow MHH: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter, Marketing Happy Hour Weekly Join our Marketing Happy Hour Insiders LinkedIn Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketinghappyhour/support

This week Lauren Braier of Elby Creative (and now Branding Bestie podcast!) joins Jen for a chat all about hiring - whether that's for your own studio or for someone else's studio. Lauren is now (officially!) Jen's first part time employee but has been with Hello June as a subcontract Production Designer & Admin Assistant for the past one and a half years. We chat through do's and dont's for hiring, mistakes we've made, recommendations for how to know when to hire, and what you should be doing as a studio owner to prep for your first (or next) hire.Links Mentioned:www.elbycreative.comPackaging Design Master: www.packagingdesignmaster.com - $50 off PDM enrollment with the code BETTERBranding Bestie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OjqjljCGrxhsFy2I3WQAH?si=908e23762b754b9dConnect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsiteOur Resources PagePodcast InstagramSupport us on PatreonOur podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting:www.betterbranddesigner.com/disclaimerTags:designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

She got fired from being an admin assistant job, but rocked a sales job.  She wondered if she was going to sell olive oil forever.  Instead, she built Hive, the merchandising company that helps brands be visible and standout on shelf.  To find Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakenny01/Check out Hive Naturals : https://www.hivenaturals.ca/ Talk to Pareen and her team at Salud here:https://saludbrandmanagement.com/

Nikki-Lee Prismall is an extremely busy woman. She is EA to the Enterprise COO for KPMG Australia and also National Manager Business Support at KPMG Australia.  In this two part series, Liz Van Vliet uncovers Nikki's early career experiences and the transferable skills she developed and brought across into her EA role with KPMG.  We discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and self insight, self belief and confidence.  Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lee-prismall/ Make sure to join us for Part Two of Nikki's story next week. The new and updated website for The Linchpin Assistant Connect with Liz on Instagram or LinkedIn      

Description: In this solo episode, we explore how AI and ChatGPT are changing the administrative profession and whether they pose an opportunity or threat for you as an administrative professional. We discuss a recent experiment conducted by the New York Times and share insights on how AI can help you in your daily tasks while also emphasizing the importance of adaptability and staying ahead of the curve. Show Notes: Introduction Discussion about the recent New York Times article on ChatGPT and Bard as executive assistants Results of the experiment and the implications for human executive assistants Adapting to AI and ChatGPT The importance of embracing new technology in the administrative profession Historical examples of technological advancements, such as the electric typewriter and early PCs The need for adaptability, flexibility, and curiosity Insights from Toby Walsh, chief scientist at UNSW's AI Institute AI taking over the four Ds of work: dirty, dull, difficult, and dangerous tasks The limitations of AI, including social and emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability Opportunities for administrative professionals Offloading dull tasks to AI and focusing on more creative contributions Upcoming podcast guests who are thought leaders in the administrative profession Following these thought leaders and experimenting with tools like ChatGPT Tips and precautions when using ChatGPT Privacy concerns when using free versions of digital products Inaccuracies in AI-generated results and the importance of verification Mastering the art of crafting prompts for better results Links: New York Times Article: How ChatGPT and Bard Performed as My Executive Assistants Australian Financial Review Article: How ChatGPT Will Change These Four Industries Administrative Thought Leaders to Follow Jessica McBride Robyn Greaves   The new and updated website for The Linchpin Assistant Connect with Liz on Instagram or LinkedIn

Liz is sharing some big news in this weeks podcast episode relating to her business. Listen to this episode to hear the what, when and the why! Connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn and make sure you're subscribed to my newsletter to be the first to hear when my exciting new program launches.

Thursday • December 22nd • The Twenty-sixth Day of Advent Today's passage is Psalm 139, and today's reflection and prayer were written by Meredith Elmore, our Children's Admin Assistant.  All of the daily scriptures, reflections, and prayers can be found on our Advent website. ----- “Sound & Season” is developed by Jeffrey Heine Engineering by Jonathan HaasProduction by Jonathan Haas & Jeffrey HeineWebsite by Ella Anderson & Jonathan Haas Music is "Reverie" by Jacob LaValleeMusicbed SyncID MB010QUO2AEDRRR ----- “Sound & Season” is a devotional ministry of Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama. To find out more about our church, visit rccbirmingham.org. 

My second hack for upping your effectiveness is about the structure of your emails. It's an approach called BLUF which stands for Bottom Line Up Front A BLUF (bottom line up front) is a framework where the essential information is placed at the beginning of the text, rather than the end. The BLUF framework makes you more credible. You will sound more crisp and confident. That sends a powerful signal that you know your stuff.

Administrative Champions, Customer Service Experts, and Culture of Excellence Creators. For 30-40 years Betty Pacheco and Fran Romero served in various roles, but spent most of their time working as Camping Registrar and Camping Secretary. These two ladies made sure that day in and day out the job was done, and done right. Fran and Betty grew up together, and met in grade school in Cimarron, They both began working for Philmont while still in High School. Fran worked with PTC children and Betty as a switchboard operator and commissary clerk.  Then and today - the role of Philmont Camping Registrar and Camping Secretary perform essential, rigorous work. In these roles, Betty and Fran spent hours corresponding with adult leaders and coaching new advisors - from booking travel, logistics of early arrivals, account balances and more - Fran and Betty would field many calls, often from the same individuals with new and familiar questions.  After months of planning adult leaders and their crews would finally arrive at Philmont - trail bound.  From time to time, the leaders would ask to meet the familiar voices across the line, which was so rewarding and always welcomed by Betty and Fran. The two discuss in length the incredible evolution the registration process has gone through during their time from 1990-2020.  From doing everything by pen and paper and snail mail to email, electronic payments, and online reservations. Betty and Fran saw their roles shift from tedious manual work to efficient and automated processes. They remained active in the ever-evolving systems by taking trips to the National Office to meet with the IT crew and helping the reservation phone bank company in Dubuque, Iowa - these women were on the front lines of change, helping the transition succeed seamlessly.The main system that Philmont uses today first originated in 2004 and was created by former Philmont employee Bryan Hayek and his brother-in-law Jime Lopez. These two men designed a massive database, which initially saved Betty and Fran hours of manual input and typing. It then went on to include seasonal staff hiring, infirmary, and many more departments at Philmont today.  The phrase “Philmont Machine” is largely accomplished by folks in these roles, who are so dedicated to the Ranch and approach each task at hand with excellence.Betty and Fran reflect on their years at the Camping Headquarters Office with heartfelt memories of making the work fun, laughing during daily breaks with chips and salsa, and how the days just flew by.  Towards the end of their tenure, Fran took a role at the Admin office across the road.  On that day, both girls cried.  During the two summers that Philmont closed program - in 2018 due to the Ute Park fire and the 2020 Covid pandemic - Betty and Fran were the ones calling crews, processing refunds, and scheduling future reservations. After those two challenging years, the girls decided it was time to make good on their pack, and retire together.   Many thanks to everyone behind the scenes who work tirelessly to make Philmont a place of wilderness adventure that lasts a lifetime. Betty PachecoSeasonal1972 - Switchboard operator and commissary clerk 1973 - Accounting department clerk Full-Time1974-1987 - Accounting Department Clerk & Assistant bookkeeper 1988-1989 - Camping Secretary/Assistant Camping Registrar 1990-2020 - Camping Registrar Fran RomeroSeasonal1972 & 1973 - PTC small fry  Full-Time1989-1992 - PTC Secretary  1992 - 2019 - Senior Secretary/Assistant Registrar2019 - 2020 - Admin Assistant to General ManagerNotable Mentions:Rachel Ricklefs Mark AndersonFrank ReiglemanAmanda MartinezBetty BrownBryan HayekJime LopezSupport the show

While our emotions have evolved to help us, there are times when our emotional responses no longer serve us for a variety of reasons. Unwanted emotional triggers can range from being a minor nuisance, to in some instances, leading us towards behavior we may later regret. I like to say we are human beings, not human doings. Assistants are required to give and receive feedback.  Being able to stay 'above the line' in terms of our thinking and behaviour is a key part of being able to Assist With Impact. Understanding the six triggers that can get in the way of us being able to engage with people in a healthy and productive way is an essential part of knowing yourself. In this episode I share: - six emotional triggers that can be at play in our relationships - how awareness of these triggers can help us avoid an Amygdala Hijack (what happens when emotion takes over and our lizard brain fires up) - why this self awareness is important I hope you enjoy the episode. Connect with me on Instagram or LinkedIn to stay in touch. https://www.instagram.com/lizveevee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizvanvliettrainerspeakercoach/  

I'm sharing some exciting news in this episode of the podcast that I hope you will be excited about too. I'd love to hear your thoughts on my news so feel free to email me at liz@myeacareer.com or send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizveevee/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizvanvliettrainerspeakercoach/    

Episode 150 is the third in my series on the three biggest challenges I hear from Executive Assistants. In this episode I share my own struggles with this topic and how I strive every day to overcome lack of confidence. I share three resources to help you continue to make progress with building and maintaining your confidence. I also celebrate that I've reached the milestone of 150 episodes. How this topic is so close to my heart, so it seems serendipitous (you know I love that word) that in this milestone episode I can reach out to you, my lovely listeners, and give you some ideas for lifting yourself up. Resource 1 - The Confidence Spiral My Instagram carousel where I shared how it works: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQkgTyp1T4/ Resource 2 Blog Post - 5 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Boost Their Confidence at Work https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/low-confidence-at-work Resource 3 Book - Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person (Shonda Rimes) https://www.amazon.com.au/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person/dp/1476777128

Send us a Text Message.This week we expand the topics a little bit and talk about the law of attraction; what it's about, our take on it and toxic positivity. We also talk about why nursing is balls and debate over returning to practice. You can follow me, Rachel on Instagram:  @justamumdoingeverythingClare on Instagram: @clare.e.nYou can buy my book Decide, Forgive, Feel on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/332UI2FIf you'd like to support the podcast you can also buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelannSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Two Ex Army Nurses, Rachel Boddy (host) and Clare Neale talk about the absence of the village, transitioning from Army Nurse to 'Just a Mum', parenting anxieties, finding the right work/parenting/life balance.Off the cuff, but it is the first and will only get better.Support the Show.

The second episode in my trio of episodes focusing on the top three challenges I hear from Executive Assistants. This one is all about how to manage priorities.  I share three concepts and approaches to managing the shifting sands that EAs deal with on a continual basis. Resources discussed in this episode: Resource #1 Book - Managing Up by Mary Abajay https://www.amazon.com.au/Managing-Up-Move-Work-Succeed-ebook/dp/B07BB4QFDF Resource #2 Blog post - An Administrative Assistant's Guide To Coping With Conflicting Priorities https://officedynamics.com/coping-conflicting-priorities/ Resource #3 Priority Matrix Urgent vs Important - Stephen Covey Also look at the Eisenhower Matrix 

#53: How I Setup My Admin Assistant to Fail by Dustin Bogle

She's doing God's work, and that USUALLY means a pretty low salary... 

Beth Smith's favorite parts of being an administrative assistant at Sunflower Elementary were interacting with students -- so much so that she decided to become a teacher.

Meet Chloe, an admin assistant who takes us through a day in her shoes 

As part of our 7th Annual Quality Improvement Event we have launched a special podcast 'A day in my shoes'.A Day in My Shoes invites you to step into someone else's shoes and embark on a mile-long physical, emotional and imaginative journey to see the world through their eyes. This collection of stories will showcases the remarkable contribution and challenges faced by those working in, and using, our health and social care system.

Tina Mistry is a Financial Advisor with Portfolio Advisors in Fresno, CA. She joins the show today to share how she found her first job in financial planning while she was still a college student, as well as what she did to progress to become a Lead Advisor and, ultimately, the owner of the firm. She also describes how she passed the CFP exam and gained confidence as a newer planner. Listen in as Tina opens up about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, plus specific ideas for improving the softer skills that planners need to guide clients effectively. You will learn about the process of becoming a generation 3 owner, how she balances running the business while serving 120 clients, and what aspect of running the firm she enjoys the most. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3lmgfZ4 

Readings from: Mark 14:27-38 Today's passages were read by Heather Evans, an Admin Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator at the Salvation Army of Reno. One Minute With the Bible is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. New episodes published every weekday.

It took Stacey Graham 13 years to earn her IT degree. She's gone through a lot – moving into another state, becoming a mother of three, surviving cancer, and losing a six-month-old son – and amidst these difficult situations, Stacey was still able to find a successful career in tech. To learn more about Stacey Graham, Laurence Bradford, and today's key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e5. Thank you to our sponsor for this season, Linode. Host your app, website, or service on the cloud from just $5 a month, plus get $100 in credit when you create a new account at linode.com/learntocode.

Note: this episode was released in December 2020. Kathleen Cook is the senior admin of the Product & Marketing Organization, Finance and Business Transformation teams at Starbucks Canada. She started as a store manager in 1996 and throughout her journey, she has held 10 different roles to date in a variety of functions. Today, we focus on her current role as a senior admin to give partners a glimpse into this role, and the key skills required to succeed.

Join JD and Melissa on the show today as they talk about admin assistant ups and downs. When handling many projects/businesses like short-term rentals and rehabs, you can't afford to spend the time doing small things like buying light bulbs instead of talking to buyers or clients. For this reason, you'd need to hire someone to do these small things to keep yourself on the highest-converting items on the list. How do you do it? Stay tuned!   Here's what to expect on the podcast: Experiences from bad hires and great ones! Deciding to keep or fire a talented but risky employee. The importance of staying in line with your organization's values. The value of doing integrity checks on your hiring process. If your admin assistant can do great on one thing, they might not perform the same way on another.  And much more!   Connect with JD, Annabel, and Melissa! Website: https://therealestatejam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatejam/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealestatejam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_CWAV1OvH81yp6fITB4lg Shorefront Investments: https://shorefront-investments.com/ Email: therealestatejam@gmail.com  

April 20, 2021 - Admin Assistant Day

Abdul Karim Hanif visits Kalba Mangrove Center, and speaks with Maitha Ali Al Qaydi, Scientific Researcher and Sheikha Al Marashda, Admin Assistant about the center and its offerings and features. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

We are looking to hire 3 new people here at Array Digital. First, we have two digital sales positions. We can teach you the digital marketing aspect when it comes to sales if you do have a background in sales. You can be anywhere in the United States although we give preference to people in the east coast timezone. Next, we have a part-time bookkeeper and administrative assistant who will work side by side with Katya, the only person working on the books now. We need this person to be located in Hampton Roads to help out with things going on in the office. If you are interested, go to our website at thisisarray.com/about-us/careers/ — Erik J. Olson is an award-winning digital marketer & entrepreneur. The Founder & CEO of Array Digital, he is also the host of the Journey to $100 Million Flash Briefing and daily podcast, and the organizer of the Marketers Anonymous monthly meetups. — Kevin Daisey is an award-winning digital marketer & entrepreneur. He started his first company when he was just 23, and is the Founder & CMO of Array Digital. Kevin is also the co-host of the Journey to $100 Million Flash Briefing and daily podcast, and the co-organizer of the Marketers Anonymous monthly meetups. — For more information on the show, and to check out past episodes, go to journeyto100million.com!

  Welcome to Season 3, Episode 14 of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast!  This week, Carmela Carullo of Raceway KIA of Freehold, NJ &  explains how her department sold 156 Units in one month during the Pandemic with 6 reps and how she rose to the top of the industry.      Immersing herself and challenging herself in the Internet Director training and continuously working and striving towards excellence, Carmela explains what it takes to become successful and how to receive that support needed and shows how she took the position into her own hands!    #AutoSales #AutomotiveIndustry  #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #AutomotiveMarketing #CarSales #PersonalDevelopment #MillionaireCarSalesman #Podcast  #OrangeTie #DealerSynergy #BradleyOnDemand  #KIA  #InternetSalesDirector    Books Recommended during this Episode:   Rich Dad Poor Dad Richest Man in Babylon For More Free Resources and Knowledge: Dealer Synergy | The Automotive Industry's #1 Training, Consulting & Accountability Firm   Check Out The #1 Virtual Training Platform for Automotive Professionals   Join the Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group   

The Young Professionals Podcast (TYPP), proudly brought to you by ADAPT Careers (https://adaptcareers.com.au) and co-hosted by Luke Marriott and Nicholas Sargeant (Sarge). In this episode Luke and Sarge chat to Georgia Borland, Business Development and Marketing Advisor at ShineWing Australia (https://www.shinewing.com.au), a large accounting and advisory firm in Melbourne. Coming out of high school Georgia initially wanted to study physiotherapy at university before choosing a Bachelor of Commerce at Melbourne University (https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-commerce), majoring in Marketing and Management. During her degree, Georgia scored a part-time role as a Marketing and Admin Assistant at a patent attorney's office, where she gained her first exposure to marketing, specifically in the legal and professional services industry. Georgia's first full-time role in marketing was at the YMCA (http://victoria.ymca.org.au), where she stayed for nine months before making the move back to professional services. Working in the legal and professional services industry ever since, Georgia is a great example of how working in marketing can lead you into a diverse range of industries. If you have a career story you would like to share, a role you would like to learn more about or any questions you would like us to ask young professionals, you can reach us through any of our social media that can be found at TYPP.com.au. We would love to hear from you!

What behaviors differentiate a Director from a Senior Director? What traits does a CEO need to demonstrate to be successful in their role that are similar or different from what an Admin Assistant needs? On this episode we're talking tools, specifically one called The Behavior Dashboard. We chat with Pallavi Sharma and Jillian Wright who lead the creation of The Behavior Dashboard. The Dashboard was developed by the team at Fractured Atlas to help staff articulate the often murky area of behaviors and "soft skills" that differentiate what’s necessary for someone to succeed and thrive at different levels in the organization. The tool can then help identify specific areas for professional development that can "level up" someone's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pallavi and Jillian talk about the journey they took with colleagues to lead to the creation of this tool, what is it exactly, how can it be used, and what questions and future hopes they still have for it.  If you want to follow along at home, you can download a copy of Fractured Atlas's Behavior Dashboard from the Work. Shouldn't. Suck. website (https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/) . Pallavi Sharma currently serves as the Chief Program Officer of Fractured Atlas where she oversees the team responsible for program strategy and growth, product development, customer service, and R&D. Prior to joining Fractured Atlas, Pallavi was a full-time consultant helping nonprofit organizations and women entrepreneurs develop strategies, streamline operations, improve team effectiveness, and market themselves successfully. Her previous roles were varied and global, including working at large organizations like 1800Flowers.com and Everyday Health Inc., to startups funded by Goldman Sachs, as well as an early stint in the luxury retail industry in India. After her 16+ years in the corporate sector, Pallavi is excited to transition her skills and experience to follow her passion for the nonprofit space. Pallavi is a voracious reader, an aspiring writer and a lover of all things in nature – plants, animals, even bugs. Pallavi completed her MBA from IIM, Bangalore India and holds a Bachelor’s degree with triple majors in Psychology, English Literature and Journalism. Jillian Wright is currently the Senior Director, People Operations & Controller at Fractured Atlas, an organization she joined in 2010. As Controller, she manages and oversees all financial procedures and policies for the organization, as well as supervises compliance reporting including the annual organizational audit. As a member of the People Team, Jillian manages the company payroll and benefits, and assists in the organization's strategic HR efforts. Prior to Fractured Atlas, she worked in arts management and accounting for Stephen Petronio Company, Robert Battle’s Battleworks Dance Company, The Center for Kinesthetic Education, and The Diller-Quaile School of Music. In her spare time, Jillian enjoys taking ballet class, gardening, and hiking with her family. Jillian is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Running a business on your own is the fastest way to slow down that profit. Processing and duplicating yourself is easier than you think. You just need a little push in the right direction.

The randomiser continues to buffet Dave about in the sixties gives him his first Dalek episode. He learns how not to introduce yourself in a benevolent seeming way, ponders how one sequence would have been rather different in the modern show and decides that an entire culture is obsessed with hats.

When we Christians speak the truth to one another in love, it’s a way of speaking honesty into each other’s hearts. We should look for opportunities to speak the truth of the gospel to one another.

Checking in on first quarter goals and start of a new administrative assistant. Instagram: MikeMendoza216

Sometimes the best way to set up for a successful real estate career is to start behind the scenes, learning the skills before you even begin. How did 10+ years of working as an admin assistant make our guest a better team leader now? How does she generate leads at a high level? Why is it so important to have a niche? On this episode, LeAnne Anies shares her career journey and how she keeps her business running so well.     We’re either going to work for someone else, or build our own path and determine our own destiny. -LeAnne Anies     Three Things We Learned From This Episode   How LeAnne was able to make switch from assistant to agent For 10+ years LeAnne worked in the admin role for a real estate team, and everything she learned from working with a top producing agent helped her become a top producing agent herself. The early experience allowed her to have an idea of what she would and wouldn’t want in her own business.   LeAnne’s winning lead generation system LeAnne’s team sends out 500 pieces of mail a month, and in 2017 she had a 501% ROI on every door direct mail. It’s a huge amount to send out, but it brings in the leads.     The biggest mistake newer agents make Going after too many things at one time and not working to find a niche is the biggest challenge agents face. It’s key to find a niche to dominate so that it’s easier to serve people and really drill down to what the market wants. With over-saturation of agents and reduced commissions, it’s crucial to find a niche instead of trying to work every single corner of the market. When focusing on community events and involvement, consistency is the key to success. We have to show that we want to be a resource, and that we are genuinely interested in building long-term relationships. Guest Bio LeAnne is the team leader at LeAnne & Co at Pearson Smith Realty. For more information go to http://leanneandco.com and to get in touch email leanne@leanneandco.com or call 202.409.7513.

Host Danny “Sunshine” Bauer provides weekday motivation for the modern educator. Listeners can expect tools and tricks from a variety of sources: inspirational books, stories from the mastermind, and weekly challenges. Learn more and also tune into the #1 downloaded podcast for school leaders, Better Leaders Better Schools at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Mahirap man aminin, pero hindi maikakaila na marami tayong oras na napupunta lamang sa wala kapag may libreng oras tayo sa opisina. Nakapanayam din natin ang isang Admin Assistant na kung saan ay ibinihagi niya ang karaniwang gawain sa trabahong ito, paano nga ba tumagal sa trabahong ito at kung saan patungo ang kanyang career. Ito ang ating mga pag-uusapan sa episode na ito: 00:39 Ano ang pwedeng gawin sa libreng oras kapag maluwag sa trabaho 02:38 Panayam as isang Admin Assistant at kung paano siya nakapagsimula at nagtagal sa trabahong ito 09:12 Quote for the Week (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

In this episode, Danny sits down with Don Costa from the Flip Talk podcast to discuss how he has built a successful team that is flipping over 200 properties per year. We will walk through the ups and downs and lessons learned along the way to building the right team, the training that goes into making that team successful, and ultimately how to trust them to make their own decisions and go their own way in their positions.   Don Costa is a married father of three incredible kids and has the popular podcast Flip Talk. He has been in the real estate business since 2003. He started by knocking on doors and wholesaling properties, and then quickly moved into flipping houses. Fast forward to 2018, and Don has built a successful flipping business that will flip over 200 properties this year. Today, we go in depth on how Don built his team effectively and what lessons he learned along the way.   Don talks about starting out as an investor and trying to grow the business and realizing that he was the bottle neck. Trying to do too many things himself and not necessarily trusting the employees he had around him. It didn’t take long to realize this model wasn’t going to work.   Don talks about rebuilding his business in 2012, he still had a lot of the tendencies to control everything but this time around he had learned the lesson to release some control.   Danny and Don talk about how as entrepreneurs it’s easy to be a “control freak” and to think your way is the only way. They talk about how they still catch themselves in old habits of not wanting to give up control even though they know better. It’s something you have to work on daily.   Danny asks, “At what point did you decide to start building a team?”   Don’s answer? Right out of the gate on the second go around, he used the mantra “hire for where you want to be.” A good friend asked how he could be involved and Don knew he needed a property manager so he was his first hire.   After the first hire, he reached out to a “broker” and asked him to come join their endeavor and he decided to come on board.   Don remembers how it was just the three of them for about a year and half or two years and how they sat on the floor in the office they still have today to put the furniture together.   Building a team definitely didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t perfect, Don remembers.   Don talks about having his a-ha moment on an afternoon when he was spread too thin. He was supposed to be at school to pick up his son and was also supposed to be at a property to pick out paint color and so he thought “it’s time to get out of the way and let them make mistakes, it’s okay they’ll learn from it - I make mistakes every day.”   Letting your team make mistakes is one of the hardest things that Don has had to do.   Danny asks if there’s a good way to transition your knowledge into new team members. Don mentions that a lot of times hiring managers and business owners make the mistake of not spending enough time with their new hires. According to Don, this is on the key components of building a successful team.   He says, when you’re hiring someone you can’t just dump the entire job on them or they’ll be overwhelmed and potentially not stay on with your organization. Don recommends to give new employees a piece of the puzzle, educate them on how the process works and advise them to come back when they have time available. This ensures they learn the process and are able to execute to the right standards and build their knowledge and skill set strategically.   Don mentions how when hiring you want “plug and play” someone to just step into the role and start running but really that’s one of the worst things you can do for your organization because you won’t have stability. Taking time to train is key.   Want teachable and coachable employees, to put this into action Don is looking to hire an Admin Assistant to develop into a TC, give me a blank slate and let me build upon it. All of our best employees have been the “blank slate” who are teachable and coachable and who have good attitudes.   Danny asks if Don has any specific interview questions to help him find the right people. Don mentions specifically asking what motivates them and to really get to know them.   Danny talks about a new strategy at FreedomDriven LLC where they are doing group interviews of three people. They talk through the strategy and experience and how it’s been a really great strategy for the company.   Don talks through his vision of the company and then strategically planning how to get there. He knew he wanted to be a 100+ flip company and that kind of set the tone for hiring and what that meant to the bottom line. Being able to paint the picture of the vision is what helped him hire when the company was young.   Don mentions looking outside the books and finding strategic ways to get what you need, from hiring part-time employees to looking at people with skill-sets that fit a job rather than looking for someone with specific experience for a job.   Danny mentions if there’s not a mission or a goal for what you’re doing how can anyone, including your employees be excited about it? He recommends to include language around your mission and vision on job descriptions so people can connect with the bigger picture and who are truly passionate for the vision and not just the work.   Danny and Don talk about what it really means to “trust your gut” and how that plays into the team. Don reflects on how the instincts come from making mistakes and learning and if you want your team to have that instinct as well they will have to learn from mistakes and making their own judgement calls. It’s not something you’re born with.   Danny asks, “How do you monitor the progress of your team and the success of your team?”   Don offers several examples of how this works in his organization and how to use mistakes as teachable moments so the employees grow and learn how to more forward successfully.   Don talks about how they fine tune their internal systems to be more successful. He mentions 40% of the contracts they’ve received this year has come from follow ups so this is an extremely important part of the business model. He monitors stats and looks at the big picture to focus on the right areas to grow the business efficiently.   Danny and Don talk about how sometimes focusing on getting new leads is the easy narrative and something all businesses get caught up in. Don speaks more to the fact that 40% of their deals this year have been through follow ups. Don mentions that 50% of their appointments now are from follow up contact with leads and that this is currently the best converting audience he has.   Danny talks to Don about the automated follow up functionality in the upcoming software launch of FlipPilot, Don will be beta testing the software starting next week.   Don talks about changing his business model over the last year to really focus on the follow up. He speaks to the fact that his business has close to doubled because of their effort on follow ups. They talk about the right technology to support your team and your operations.   Don concludes with how important communication is and how important leading the team towards a vision as the owner is extremely important. Don meets with him team informally each week to make sure they are all on the same page.

Mike and Tammy chat with Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, then discuss voter registration data and barriers to public participation.Link to animated voter registration maps:Party Density - https://bit.ly/2vDJVGYRegistration Density - https://bit.ly/2OAzb3lDeidre DeJear’s website: https://www.dejearforiowa.com

Join us this week for the most aurally challenging intro to date, strange days for the Gaang and big decisions for Zuko, and Katie discovers a new skill. Join us on Twitter! Just Aangin' Around: @justaangin Katie: @kaytieyoo Daniel: @danielbtweets N'ayam Amarsh'e on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nayam-amarshe

Alex is our firecracker Admin Assistant here at the BB. This podcast is all about this southern gal and her love & loyalty for Bear Butt, hammocking, and something new we learned – medieval times.

The bros answer the bat phone while filing The Flash's speeding fines as they discover what it would be like being an Admin Assistant for the Justice League.

Welcome to the 21st century, where floating cars, live in robots, and time machines may not exist, but technology does plays a big role in our lives, and the success of businesses worldwide. I touched on this in our blog series, and I want to stress again, when it comes the traffic you receive within your online social channels, it can determine the traffic of your in studio success. In this episode I will discuss how to use technology to your advantage when promoting, advertising, and setting up your studio, to create your dream business & dance community in your area.   So how can you use technology to your advantage for your business? Set up a good base on social channels : Instagram, facebook, twitter, snapchat etc. Including consistent pictures & info  for those trying to find your studio. Posting regularly: (co:schedule) - same content across the channels is ok All of the ‘live’ features are working extremely effectively, try and incorporate in your posting schedule Be open to having multiple platforms to distribute your information ie. Starting a podcast, Fb live streams, youtube channel as well as having a blog on your website -reference ep.003-5 with blogging series and repurposing the information to increase SEO. Essentially be everywhere and consistent! If you can’t keep up - select your 2 main platforms and do those REALLY well Having Youtube channel is great option to showcase the talent in your studio, routines that have been worked on, students landing their first aerial etc. We all know there are so many copyright issues on FB - youtube is generally better for this and you can share the link across multiple channels You never know who will see these videos, or if it would go viral. This is a great way to show the world your studio, and get others interested in signing up.   Consistency with your online Branding. Having reoccurring colours & style that will help others find your studio with the online sources mentioned above. Helps others identify your distinct business/studio. (ex. DES:  turquoise, pink, black & white, circular logo, lightning bolt) etc. You can set up templates on softwares such as Canva and easily load photos once a week to ensure brand consistency. Alternatively - create a brand guideline and system to get a VA or your Admin Assistant to take over the job   Moving your studio towards becoming mostly if not all paper free. Emailing the information parents need when signing up or studio updates. If you can, use as little paper as possible. This will result in less important papers/forms getting lost, or chewed by the dog etc. Not to mention it’s much more environmentally friendly and economical.   Use student’s tech-savvy upbringing to your advantage. Now although phones may not be permitted in the dance class, having students occasionally film, take pictures, snap, Insta- story etc. a routine they have been working on, or dance move and share to social media, could be another way to help grow your business. Using studio hashtags, location markers or geo tagging is a great way to get the kids excited and share with their friends. For concerts and special occasions, you can create a custom snapchat filter for your students to use, parents & team to use. Link on details added to shownotes. You can get someone to create for a small fee or create yourself for free. https://www.snapchat.com/l/en-gb/on-demand/ Get them involved and use their skills to attract others, their friends to be future or potential clients/students. Be sure to review your social media policies if starting to encourage sharing in the classroom and of each other. You can ask students to only share footage of themselves etc.   Outsource tasks! The beauty of the internet is you can get practically whatever you desire online...which may sound strange but if you use it to your advantage to grow your business you could see a huge difference with student signups & profitability. Don’t know how to do something? Pay someone to do it for you. Hire a VA, Fiverr/Upwork etc. (refer to ep 002.) Get someone else to write that blog post, design your logo, set up your website, create your brand guideline etc. Don’t be afraid to get assistance, help or someone else to provide a service when you have SO many other things to worry about, aka running your own studio! Build a team and don’t feel guilty that you got others to help or that you didn’t do it yourself because everyone plays a role in your team, and your role is being the boss. Know your lane, and stay in it.   Learn yourself, then educate others This may contradict the previous point but bare with me: Learn how to do new things or build another skill useful for your studio or something you can teach, staff, students or assistance to do in the future. The internet is your oyster, use it to your advantage and teach yourself something new! Build a new skill, learn how to use a new social channel helpful to your business. As great & useful as it is to have others do tasks for you, it’s also great to know how to do them yourself either in a case of an emergency or just something to put into your knowledge bank. Learning is never over with your studio and in life This also helps you to stay up to date with new technology, programs, apps and studio advancements, and keeps you in the loop.   At the end of the day, technology is not to be feared, but embraced. Learning a new skill or platform can be daunting - but remember this is something we ask our students to do every day of the week. Be patient, allow yourself time to learn and get the hang of it and if it still frustrating - grab a glass of wine! And if you’re stuck…. Google it!   Be sure to check out next week’s episode where I discuss knowing your worth and building confidence as a business owner.   For more Business Of Dance please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @businessofdance. If you have any questions, topic suggestions or wish to be a guest on the podcast please contact us at podcast@businessofdance.net.   Hosted by: Claire O’Shea.

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0223 And It Will Be About  Contractors Are In The Business Of Being In Business   As A Contractor You Are Either Getting Paid, Paying Someone Or Both Contracting Is All About The Money And Taxes Which is better for you, Employees or 1099 Contractors? In the world of the State and Federal Agencies. Someone who works for you is either an Employee (on W-2) or a Subcontractor. You need to be issued 1099 at the end of the year, and you need be able to prove they are legitimate Subcontractors! What we sometimes forget is the personal side of our life and do not realize we have employees. Nanny tax is for any household employees that you have for yourself, the obvious is the Nanny who provides childcare. It also includes a Housekeeper (unless using a licensed maid service). Reminder from Tax Accountants is the Elder Care market. If you have an individual who is caring for an elderly parent (they are subject to Nanny tax unless you are using a licensed service.) Do you have support people? Are they making your life easier or are they a risk to you and your Contracting Company? Support People: Are your support people working for you just to make a little money on the side? Who is the Person who cleans the office? Who is the Person who keeps up the landscaping? Who is the Person who works as an Admin Assistant and runs errands? Next step is what may seem like a nosy question. Does this person have multiple clients? If anyone is working for Just You; then the State Agency is going to say they are your employee.Once the State Agency determines you have employees – Payroll taxes are due. Just a friendly reminder – State Agencies talk to the IRS.  States across the country are explaining to Construction Contractor that the person they hired as a 1099 Contractor is actually an employee.  If neither of you wants to have them be an employee – then they must have a business license, business cards, website, using an outside bookkeeping service and anything else that shows they are in business.  Each state is different regarding Contractors Bond, License, and Liability Insurance. Some states want Contractors to start out with a Handyman license (which restricts work based on dollar amount of the invoice) and then moves up to a full contractor’s license. In Washington State – Contractors are either a Home Builder, General Contractor or a Specialty Contractor (Trade Contractor which is limited to individual trades). Some occupations do not require a contractor’s license. Another difference is whether a Contractor must take a test to be licensed. Since Washington State is a sales tax driven state (no income tax), Who is required to collect sales tax? Plumbing, Electrical require individual licenses which depending on the state maybe receptacle with other states.  Temporary Labor. If you only need someone for a few days, it might be better to use a Temp Agency.  The rule is that Casual Labor is $600 or less per YEAR. Sometimes contractors think it is $600 per quarter.  If someone is paid more than $600.00, they need to be a W-2 employee on payroll or a subcontractor.  More states are adding more and more company paid benefits to employees. The name of the benefit, definitions and each state’s requirements vary. Smaller companies may be exempt from providing some benefits. It is necessary to “Understand” which Paid Off benefits are mandatory; the exact benefit name. Paid Time Off may include one or more of these:  Family Leave Personal Time Off Sick Leave Vacation Time Electronic Time Cards Are Important No Matter What Size Your Construction Contracting Company Electronic time cards mean the office can stop chasing employees for timecards. Owners time should also be on an electronic timecard; especially when tracking jobs with T&M billings. Nothing is more frustrating than having an employee guess where they were last week. What job were they on? What time did they start? What time did they leave? Did they incur Overtime? Do they have multiple pay rates for work, travel? Do you pay travel time? Detailed reports can help with Job Costing, billing. GPS feature can help properly route calls to save time and fuel. (Verify employee is where they are supposed to be)   Most employees have a Smart Phone and a data plan which allows texting.  With an electronic timecard, employees can log in, clock in, change jobs, tasks, clock out easily, quickly and efficiently. Get It Done Now! Receipts can be uploaded immediately and turned into the office later.  Better yet – No one has to read scribbled handwriting and misspelled words will be reduced as spell check, or auto correct software is an easily available and affordable app everywhere.  With paper timecards “Buddy System” for clocking in and clocking out may be a problem.  In restaurants going on break and forgetting to return can be an additional issue.  Even the most productive employee needs processes and procedures to feel secure.  Great Employees want to do a good job, want to be paid what they are worth. It is unfair to the “Great Employee” when a “Bad Employee” is abusing the system. Remember to do written coaching reports.  In the most simple terms, a Paper timecard is all about trust that the employee is where they are supposed to be when they are supposed to be and the office can receive the timecard in a timely fashion, be able to read the timecard, process the timecard and pay the employee. Easy Right?  Summer time is here and hiring part time help is easy. Remember if your part time help is Under 18-Year-Olds you need to register with your state. The Under 18-Year-Olds have special Child Labor Laws. Hours Worked Pay Rate Types Of Worked that can be performed.  For every employee even for the Under 18-Year-Olds need to be on payroll with taxes being withheld.  Contractors are so busy doing the work that regular paperwork is a challenge. Keeping track of all of the HR (Human Resources) functions is just another burden. Recommend using a 3rd Party Payroll Service. Why? It’s Clean and Tidy. (One stop shopping for a whole group of HR and Tax Services)  Many of 3rd Party Payroll Services have a built-in HR component. By adding HR component, you may be able to add additional services such as Medical, Dental, 401K. Depending on the level of service the 3rd Party Payroll Service has electronic timecards, job costing, prevailing wage reports. The automatic items: Create and mail out W-2’s File W-2 with Social Security Department Create and File 941 Quarterly Reports, Create and File State Unemployment Forms, Create and File State Income Remittance Track and Pay Child Support Track and Pay Other Garnishments Pay State Unemployment Pay State Income Tax Workers Comp filing is depending on the individual state More states are requiring PTO (Personal Time off) Sick Pay Vacation Pay Family Leave Time Do you know what the individual rules are?  Do you know what minimum wage is?  Seattle has a higher minimum wage that the State of Washington. Seattle requires PTO for employees traveling into Seattle on a limited basis (example delivery drivers)  Across the country, other individual cities can be just as challenging.  The Labor Laws when you were a new employee on that first job is not what the rules are now.  Do you want to guess what the Payroll and Payroll Tax Rules are?  The 3rd Party Payroll Services – know the employment and tax rules for your state.  Why? State and Federal Agencies must talk to the 3rd Party Payroll Services. You or me as individuals it is much easier to be given the runaround. If you need help – they are there to help you.  Depending on your situation Fast Easy Accounting provides payroll services using Intuit’s Online Payroll  If you have more than a couple of employees; recommend working with 3rd Party Payroll Companies who knows “What To Do” when you “Explain Your Situation.” Our Favorite Payroll Processors: Gusto  Paychex ADP Everyone is embracing Cloud Services. We are looking to improve our services and processes every day. Adding internal software to help us be more efficient and are looking for a cloud-based software to help you be more efficient and same time every day. What do 10 minutes cost you?  We Support QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud. Sometimes people get confused about our services of using QuickBooks Desktop in the cloud and QuickBooks Online. The two versions are not the same software. FAQ about QuickBooks Desktop Hosting (Cloud Computing) Isn’t there a remote access feature already built into QuickBooks? Yes, In QuickBooks Premier Only - It has remote access feature as part of the software; however, only one user at a time may take control over one remote computer. A user must be physically present at each computer to set up a session. This is O.K. for training demos or financial presentations when speed is not important due to the lag time between pressing a key on the keyboard and waiting for the result to appear on the remote computer. Finally, it is very expensive in labor cost to use it for remote bookkeeping. QuickBooks Online does not have all the full features of QuickBooks desktop, but can't we install some web plug-ins?  Some Missing QuickBooks Desktop Features - Are available through plug-ins if you have the time, skill and desire to maintain and update them; however many of them are not available. What is the difference between your hosting service and using QuickBooks on my desktop or notebook? None, No Difference - Because QuickBooks is hosted on a secure server, you will be using the same version of QuickBooks no matter where you log in. And in some cases, since you may see an increase in performance in your local computer since all the "heavy lifting" of QuickBooks is being done on a powerful server. Learn More...   Yes! You can absolutely use your Mac Computer! There is a simple download, and we have technical support available to assist you with getting it setup if you need help What about printing and emailing from QuickBooks? You can print and email from QuickBooks just like you are doing now. The remote server will detect whatever printer you are using on your computer now, local or network printer, and it will print to it. You can change printers inside QuickBooks remote just like you are doing now and the remote server will print there. Everything is Fast and Easy! With your QuickBooks hosting provider, can I still get a physical copy of my files? Yes! You can download your company file anytime to create a backup copy on your local computer. QuickBooks Online does not offer this service. How does QuickBooks Hosting simplify my desktop computer and notebook computer maintenance?  With QuickBooks Hosting - You do not need to install or run QuickBooks on your desktop or notebook. QuickBooks, Word, Excel 2010 are all running in a web-browser, and the hosting company manages all software maintenance and upgrades, automatically. What about backing up my QuickBooks file? The Hosting Company - Backs up the servers every night and that includes all your QuickBooks files and any Word, Excel, PDF documents you are storing in your account Which Hosting Company does Fast Easy Accounting use? We Use Whichever Company Best Fits Our Client's Needs: QuickBooks Hosting Company Must Haves: QuickBooks backup daily Fast, reliable network equipment Provides English speaking tech support Provides results not reasons or excuses Provides superior service and tech support Technical support issues are addressed promptly On approved list of Authorized Commercial Host providers Paperless Hosting Company Must Haves: Paperless documents backup Fast, reliable network equipment Provides English speaking tech support Provides results not reasons or excuses Provides superior service and tech support Technical support issues are addressed promptly We use QuickBooks Desktop in the cloud which makes the QuickBooks file accessible to our clients (optional) from anywhere using both MAC and PC products. (It’s like going to the bank and logging in) This system removes the need to move the QuickBooks file back and forth between the Contractor and the Accounting Office. All transactions are in the “Live” QuickBooks Data File where everyone has access to the information.  We move QuickBooks Online data file to QuickBooks Desktop. Once QuickBooks Online Data File (QBO) is moved into a current copy of QuickBooks Desktop, we can evaluate, update and cleanup the data file. We Do “A Little or A Lot” depending on your needs.  Let us help you. By following the system and providing documents to us, you are helping us help you: Setup QuickBooks Desktop File CleanUp existing transactions, Enter in missing transactions Provide ongoing bookkeeping services Leave QuickBooks file on server Return QuickBooks file Train, Consult, Mentor as needed. In a rush? Want to do your own QuickBooks File Setup (US Version) Chart of Accounts or add Item Lists to your existing QuickBooks Desktop File (US Version) – Visit FastEasyAccountingStore.com. PS: For The Do-It-Yourself Construction Bookkeeper Our Store Has Chock-Full Of QuickBooks Setup Templates, QuickBooks Chart of Accounts And More.   Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways: #1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup #2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks #3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too! The Answer: #1 Click Here To Buy An Entire QuickBooks Setup For Your Specific Contracting Company #2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company   Products that are “IIF file” work with other QuickBooks Desktop Versions. All products are ready to use.  QuickBooks Files, Chart of Accounts and Item Lists are Instant Downloads after your order is received.  Support available if needed to install on your computer or merge into your existing QuickBooks File.  Every day being a Contractor is stressful trying to get everything done that needs to be done. Here Is Wishing You And Yours A Happy And Safe July 4th Celebration! Sharie About The Author:   Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. http://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/sharie-dehart/ 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com When You Become A Client - Then we can tap into our resources of knowledge and strategy banks. We use the reports hidden in your QuickBooks in order to diagnose and understand your construction business and develop plans and help you implement a path to success for you and you alone because every contractor has unique Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (S.W.O.T. Analysis) that when understood can lead to a Strategic Roadmap which cannot help but make a lot of money. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations   About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. http://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/sharie-dehart/ 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com PS: For The Do-It-Yourself Construction Bookkeeper Our Store Has Chock-Full Of QuickBooks Setup Templates, QuickBooks Chart of Accounts And More.Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways: #1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup #2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks #3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too! The Answer: #1 Click Here To Buy An Entire QuickBooks Setup For Your Specific Contracting Company #2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractor's bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking a holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now, and if you have listened to this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast One more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that, and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Contractor Bookkeeping Done For You! Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services? Click On The Link Below: www.FastEasyAccounting.com/hs   This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting. Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950 sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thank you very much, and I hope you understand we do care about you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire our services. Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success MAP Podcast. Enjoy your day.     Sharie About The Author: https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/free-one-hour-consultation-bookkeeping Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. http://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/sharie-dehart/ 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Our Workflow Removes Your Paperwork Frustrations For Contractors Who Prefer To Do Your Bookkeeping Fast Easy Accounting Do-It-Yourself Construction Accounting Store Is Open Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways: #1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup #2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks #3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too!   The Answer: #1 Click Here To Buy An Entire QuickBooks Setup For Your Specific Contracting Company #2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company   Short List Construction Contractors We Serve  Brand New Construction Company    Handyman Company Cabinet Installer    HVAC Contractor Carpentry Contractor    Insulation Contractor     Carpet And Tile Contractor    Interior Designer       Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor   Land Development Company Concrete Contractor    Landscape Contractor     Construction Company   Masonry Contractor Construction Manager   Mold Remediation Company       Contracting Company    Moss Removal Company       Contractor   Painting Contractor       Custom Deck Builder    Plumbing Contractor       Custom Home Builder    Pressure Washing Company       Demolition Contractor    Remodel Construction Company       Drywall Contractor    Renovation Contractor       Electrical Contractor    Restoration Contractor       Emerging Contractor    Roofing Contractor       Excavation Contractor    Spec Home Builder       Finish Millwork Contractor    Specialty Contractor       Flipper House Contractor    Subcontractor Flooring Contractor    Trade Contractor       Framing Contractor    Underground Contractor       General Contractor    Utility Contractor       Glass Installation Contractor    Construction Employees     Gutter Installation Company    Construction Support Specialist   Additional QuickBooks Templates, Resources, And Services QuickBooks Set Up Templates   Solopreneur QuickBooks Chart Of Accounts     Free Stuff QuickBooks Item Lists Templates     Consulting   We Serve Over 100 Types Of Contractors So If Your Type Of Company Is Not Listed Please Do Not Be Concerned Because If You Are A Contractor There Is A Good Chance We Can Help You! Call Now: 206-361-3950 If you are a blogger, who writes about construction we would like to hear from you. https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/guestblogger                                                 Contractors_Success_MAP, Contractors_Success_Marketing_Accounting_Production, Contractor_Bookkeeping_Services, QuickBooks_For_Contractors, QuickBooks_For_Contractors,Contractors_Success_Map_Contractors_Are_In_The_Business_Of_Being_In_Business

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0218, And It Will Be About Multiple Contracting Companies In QuickBooks Leads To Catastrophic Ruin     Contractors, Bookkeepers and Tax Accountants are trying to keep everything all in one place. That is great. A single bank account on the surface is the answer in simplicity. Sharie’s Cash Management 101 Training I Teach Contractors Please Do Not Do This! Why – when putting everything in one bank account; it could be a FINANCIAL DISASTER.   Go to Home Depot, Lowes or any other larger store.   Use your debit card; Drop or lose your debit card, Someone finds it and buy stuff until he or she have spent all your money! (may be a little harder with the chip but how many places can you run your debit card as a credit card?)   The point is that within a short time – All the money could be GONE! ALL THE MONEY COULD BE GONE BEFORE YOU REALIZE THERE IS A PROBLEM All the money is all the money and losing it could put a company out of business Just as there are Common Sense rules about Sharie’s Cash Management 101Tips, there are common sense rules about mixing multiple companies in a single QuickBooks file: Does each company have its own Federal Tax ID number? If Yes, The Company needs its own QuickBooks File. Everyone can own Multiple Companies  Depending on the structure if the financial statements are on a Schedule C And 1040 or 1120S (S-Corp) or other return that in turn rolls up into The Contractors personal 1040 return. The annual tax return is pages and pages long (feels like a zillion if you have to make paper copies) Your banker wants the 1st two pages of your personal 1040 Annual Tax Return.  If you need commercial accounts, Dun & Bradstreet wants the 1st two pages of your business tax return.  Why because the 1st two pages is the summary of all the pages and worksheets that follow?   As a Construction Contractor, you need the details of the balance of the pages to run your business. How do you know how much money each company is making?    I can think of several examples of multiple companies being in a Single QuickBooks File. Husband has a Construction Company and Wife has a Non-Construction Company all mixed together.   Next example: Construction Company, Non-Construction Company plus a few Flipper houses for friends, and a few rental homes for themselves. Add in a few side jobs that are Professional Services. The word MEGA-MESS comes to mind: The Liability Insurance Company will take the easy way out.   What are Gross Sales for a specific date range? (all companies combined) The IRS will take the easy way out – You have one Federal Tax ID number Your Worker’s Comp Program will take the easy way out – What is the highest rate for the tasks? Apply that rate to all employees regardless of what their duties are (or which company) I know of a small company that everyone is charged the same Worker’s Comp rate because the combined office and shop space is small. In Washington State – Plumbers are at the field rate for workers comp even when they are cleaning their truck at the shop.  Why? Because Labor & Industries “Says – cleaning the truck is all part of the job.” No Lower Shop Rate is allowed.   Overhead is different for each of the following companies: Construction Company Non-Construction Company (could be day care, hair salon, espresso stand, etc.)    Construction Management Services for Flipper houses for friends Professional Services as a 1099 Contractor Flippers House turned into Rentals Flippers House Sold Rental homes Mixing Companies in a Single QuickBooks File: I can tell you "Please Don’t Do This!" Your Tax Accountant can tell you, "Please Don’t Do This!" Your Banker can tell you, "Please Don’t Do This!" The one person who won’t tell you not to do this is the In-House Bookkeeper. Why? They want to keep their job! The Construction Bookkeeper will try to keep your chaos straight and fight a losing battle with reality. What will not happen is good Financial Reports. The “What About’s” is just “White Noise” as The Contractor who insists on everything in a single QuickBooks file against all advice will benefit from “The Mess.”  (Notice I did not say benefit in a positive way) QuickBooks Desktop is fantastic for Construction Contractors to get good reports. (Remember, Garbage In = Garbage Out)   Reports cannot be better than the information given. Think Lumber – Standard & Better or Stud Grade is much better than the grade that is commonly referred to as airplane propellers. Specialty Lumber Yards have a variety of quality lumber.   A single project may have multiple grades of lumber. It’s a Science to use the right piece of lumber in the proper application to last the longest. Basics are that you can pound a nail in every kind of wood. Next Question – Which type of nail?   Everything about Accounting Especially Construction Accounting is the intertwined: There is a proper setup for Construction Contractors for good job costing reports. There is a proper setup for other Non-Construction related businesses Do you really want all the customers to all of the other business mixed into the Contractor QuickBooks file?   Do you really want to be paying a higher liability insurance because it’s easier for the insurance company? Do you really want to try to add | subtract | tweak | remember What does count? What doesn’t count; when trying to figure out if you are Making Money or Losing Money. And if so – Which business is the Good One, and you want to expand?   Which business are the Bad One and you need to let it go?   Are you trying to re-invent the Wheel? Are you just trying to Be Cheap? I would like to believe that you have a real desire to make changes that will make the lives around you easier and therefore you will get the financial and other job costing reports easily and efficiently. Of course, if you hired an Admin Assistant who is expected to act as your Office Manager |In-House Bookkeeper and has No Bookkeeping or QuickBooks Skills than you pick the phrase that best suits you.   My suggestion:  Sometimes More Is Better! Be open to Multiple Company QuickBooks files.   Each Company should have its own bank account and their own credit card accounts. Rental Property: Use QuickBooks or specialized software for Rentals. Rentals have different needs. With messy QuickBooks – each time money is moved between companies it usually Looks Like Income and by default treated as Income, and you could pay far more in taxes than you saved by mashing everything together. Government Agencies are always happy with messy books and over reporting of income and under-reporting of expenses. Your checkbook may not be so happy when it comes time to pay the taxes.       Annual Federal Income Taxes Self-Employment Taxes State & Local Taxes Licenses & Fees Sales Tax Looking forward to helping you make 2017 be a Better Year? Thinking Happy Thoughts.   Sharie I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractor's bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking a holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now, and if you have listened to this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast One more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that, and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Contractor Bookkeeping Done For You! Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services? Click On The Link Below: www.FastEasyAccounting.com/hs This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting. Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950 sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thank you very much, and I hope you understand we do care about you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire our services. Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success MAP Podcast. Warm Regards, Randal DeHart | The Contractors Accountant Our Workflow Removes Your Paperwork Frustrations For Contractors Who Prefer To Do Your Bookkeeping Fast Easy Accounting Do-It-Yourself Construction Accounting Store Is Open Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways:  #1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup #2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks #3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too! The Answer: #1 Click Here To Buy An Entire QuickBooks Setup For Your Specific Contracting Company #2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company Short List Construction Contractors We Serve  Brand New Construction Company    Handyman Company Cabinet Installer    HVAC Contractor Carpentry Contractor    Insulation Contractor     Carpet And Tile Contractor    Interior Designer       Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor   Land Development Company Concrete Contractor    Landscape Contractor     Construction Company   Masonry Contractor Construction Manager   Mold Remediation Company       Contracting Company    Moss Removal Company       Contractor   Painting Contractor       Custom Deck Builder    Plumbing Contractor       Custom Home Builder    Pressure Washing Company       Demolition Contractor    Remodel Construction Company       Drywall Contractor    Renovation Contractor       Electrical Contractor    Restoration Contractor       Emerging Contractor    Roofing Contractor       Excavation Contractor    Spec Home Builder       Finish Millwork Contractor    Specialty Contractor       Flipper House Contractor    Subcontractor Flooring Contractor    Trade Contractor       Framing Contractor    Underground Contractor       General Contractor    Utility Contractor       Glass Installation Contractor    Construction Employees     Gutter Installation Company    Construction Support Specialist Additional QuickBooks Templates, Resources, And Services QuickBooks Set Up Templates   Solopreneur QuickBooks Chart Of Accounts     Free Stuff QuickBooks Item Lists Templates     Consulting   We Serve Over 100 Types Of Contractors So If Your Type Of Company Is Not Listed Please Do Not Be Concerned Because If You Are A Contractor There Is A Good Chance We Can Help You! Call Now: 206-361-3950 If you are a blogger, who writes about construction we would like to hear from you. https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/guestblogger                                                                                                 Contractors_Success_MAP, Contractors_Success_Marketing_Accounting_Production, Contractor_Bookkeeping_Services, QuickBooks_For_Contractors, QuickBooks_For_Contractors,Contractors_Success_Map_Multiple_Contracting_Companies_In_QuickBooks_Leads_To_Catastrophi

Personality Styles 101 - Today we’re going to discuss the D.I.S.C personality styles and how to use this system to have more influence with anyone you are speaking with, resulting in a higher level of communication and ultimately, developing these skills will be an asset to close more business or, increase your overall effectiveness when putting deals together. It’s was something I learned early in my career...probably 20+ years ago now. What’s interesting is I use what I have learned probably on a daily basis, if not several times a week. Knowing first who we are and then, to identifying the traits in others has been invaluable over my career.  Remember the saying, people that are like each other tend to like each other and birds of a feather, flock together...it’s really true they’re not just “sayings” they are a fact of life. As Realtors, having a solid understanding of the various personality styles, and how to approach each of them, will be an asset and contribute to your success. A good portion of our success stems from our ability to effectively communicate with others.  When we stop to think about it, it’s not just our ability to present our listing presentation to a seller or a buyer our value proposition. It’s more than just this. It’s handling negotiations or comes into play when converting leads into appointments.  It’s knowing HOW to present our value proposition, HOW to negotiate or HOW to convert leads into appointments based on WHO we’re speaking with that is the key to our success or, lack thereof. Knowing who we’re speaking to, and what their preferred communications style is will either build up or break down the relationships we are working to form and dealing with on a regular basis. Knowing how to to do this, having a trained eye, what to look for and a trained ear, what to listen for will serve you well over the course of your career. Let’s take an example from each...starting with what to look for.  At our core, all of us are either more task oriented or people oriented.  This also shows up in areas we may not really be aware of. For example, how people select the clothes they wear.  If you saw someone that was wearing clothing that was bright or had a busy pattern, (if you’re paying attention and have an awareness about this) we could conclude that they are likely to be more “people” oriented.  When you see someone dress more conservatively, solid “safe” colors, a more reserved look, you could conclude they are more “task” oriented.  Remember, these are just clues and initial indicators. What we’re looking for here are speech patterns you may pick up on. Is the person you’re in conversation with talk fast or slow? Is their tone louder, or soft spoken? Are they higher energy or more methodical in the way they communicate? Both will be an indicator of the personality style you are dealing with. Again, when you have familiarized yourself with these patterns and with a good amount of practice, you will begin to see how you can use all of this to have a higher level of influence. So, let’s take a closer look now at what the characteristics of the D.I.S.C styles. The DISC is a behavior assessment tool based on the DISC theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston, which centers on four different behavioral traits, which today are called: dominance, influence, steadiness, and compliance. This theory was then developed into a behavioral assessment tool by industrial psychologist Walter Vernon Clarke. There are many different versions of the questionnaire and assessment. Some date back to the 1940s while others are more recent.  Marston, after conducting research on human emotions, published his findings in his 1928 book called Emotions of Normal People. The DISC approach suggests people’s personalities fall into four categories. We all have some of each of the four in our make-up, while two of the four are most dominant. Let’s review the most common characteristics of each style. There are four main personality styles...we lead with usually 2 and have some of all 4. The D Style What are the general characteristics of the D Personality Style? The “D” 3 -5 % - The D Personality Style tends to be direct and decisive, sometimes described as dominant. They would prefer to lead than follow and tend towards leadership and management positions. They tend to have high self-confidence and are risk-takers and problem solvers, which enables others to look to them for decisions and direction. They tend to be self-starters. What is the greatest fear of D Personality Types? The D Personality Type will crave to be in control of the situation and therefore fears the idea of being taken advantage of by others. What to remember to do when working with D Personality Types? When working with a D, be direct, to the point, and brief. Focus on tangible points and talk about "what" instead of "how." Focus on business instead of social topics and try to be results oriented. Make suggestions for how to achieve the goal instead of talking about why it won't work. Try to thinking like a D, be confident and focus on problem-solving. What to remember not to do when working with the D Personality Type? When working with a D, it's important not to focus too much on the problems, the negative points, and the small details. They are big picture thinkers and may perceive you as negative. When speaking, try to speak confidently. Avoid repeating yourself or rambling. Don't make generalizations and make statements without support. Focus on the topic and do not be too sociable, they want to get right to the point. Types of jobs these people may have for employment - CEO/Management, Trial Attorney What are the general characteristics of the I Personality Style? (People) “I” 25% The I Personality Style is not afraid to be the center of attention - Influencer. They are enthusiastic, optimistic, talkative, persuasive, impulsive and emotional. This Personality Type will trust others naturally, truly enjoys being around others, and functions best when around people and working in teams. What is the greatest fear of I Personality Types? Since acceptance and approval by others are the main desire of I Personality Types, Rejection is their biggest fear. What to remember to do when working with I Personality Types? When working with an I Personality Type, it's important to build rapport and be friendly. Approach Give them plenty of opportunities to verbalize their ideas, as they usually have very creative thoughts and are great problem solvers. Because they have so many ideas and enjoy discussing them, it may take some planning for them to turn their verbal ideas into action. It helps to write details and follow up to see they’ve followed through. They are great motivators of others. What to remember not to do when working with an I Personality Type? Don't eliminate social time, as this is a very motivating factor for them. Don't do all the talking or strictly tell them what to do, you'll miss the opportunity to hear about their ideas and creative solutions to problems. Don't react to them in a way that makes them feel rejected, this is a great fear of theirs and will result in them feeling insecure. Types of jobs these people may have for employment - Sales reps entertainment industry, public relations. What are the general characteristics of the S Personality Style? (People) 45% The S Personality Type is known for being steady, stable, and predictable. They are even-tempered, friendly, sympathetic with others, and very generous with loved ones. The S is understanding and listens well. Preferring close, personal relationships, the S is very opened with loved ones, but can also be possessive at times and hold them close. What is the greatest fear of S Personality Types? Because the S strives for stability and a feeling of peace and safety, they fear the loss of security through change. What to remember to do when working with S Personality Types? When working with S Personality Types, be personable and build rapport. The sooner they feel comfortable with you, the sooner they will open up to you, especially if they see genuine interest in them as a person.  If instituting change, be patient with them, explain your reasoning, and give them time to adjust. It will make them uncomfortable at first. What to remember not to do when working with an S Personality Type? When working with an S Personality Type, it's important to be kind and patient. Avoid being confrontational, using strong tone or body language, being overly aggressive, pushy, or demanding. They avoid confrontation and will recoil if approached in this way. Types of jobs these people may have for employment - Nurse/Social Worker, Admin Assistant. Amazing in support roles. What are the general characteristics of the C DISC Styles? (Task) The “C” 25% The C DISC Styles are accurate, precise, detail-oriented, and conscientious. They think very analytically and systematically and make decisions carefully with plenty of research and information to back it up. The C has very high standards for both themselves and others. Because they focus on the details and see what many other styles do not, they tend to be good problem solvers and very creative people. What is the greatest fear of C DISC Styles? Because C Personality Types take great pride in being accurate and correct, they fear criticism. What to remember to do when working with C Personality Types? When working with a C Personality Style, it's best to be prepared. Do your research and prepare your case in advance. Pay attention to the details because this is what the C focuses on. When you can support a statement or idea with accurate data or examples, it will be beneficial.  Be systematic and logical in your thinking and planning and specific when agreeing or disagreeing. When disagreeing, work with facts instead of people examples. Be patient, persistent, and diplomatic and remember that they fear criticism. What to remember not to do when working with an C Personality Type? Do not speak in broad generalizations with no specifics, use details and explanations when possible. Try not to answer questions too vaguely or casually, as they need information and details to make sense of new plans and decisions. Do not criticize the work they've already done as they take great pride in their work. If you do need to criticize, be specific with your examples and be diplomatic. Avoid being confrontational as they will not respond well to this and will close off. Types of jobs these people may have for employment - Engineer, Scientist, CPA, Pilot Take aways…Do’s Be curious, know there is always more to the “story”. Talk in their style, meet them where they’re at. When you mirror their style you will begin to notice you’re more influential, thus a more effective communicator. Don’ts: React should they approach something in a manner you’d approach another way.Make them wrong for being themselves. Force your style on them; it won’t work.

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0189 And It Will Be About Office Manager Becomes Overworked Contractor's Bookkeeper Who Cuts Corners You are a small contractor and needs someone to answer the phone. You hire someone for the office. Calls are coming in and the Admin Assistant has some free time between calls you want to make use of that famous Standby Time so you ask them to do a little more. Being nice; you now give them the new title of Office Manager.  As the Office Manager; that person is in control of the bookkeeping, customer invoices, vendor payments and more. As the contractor, you are excited because you are handing off responsibility of the day to day activities. From your side; you have checked off the box called Office Manger DONE, phones DONE, bookkeeping DONE and material pickup and delivery person DONE. Everything is solved. Good now you can go back to work and start doing the work. This is the part you are good at and like to do.  Are you expecting Too Much from your Office Manager? Does the Office Manager understand Bookkeeping or is just trying to keep the checkbook balanced? Now add employees; are you expecting the Office Manager to understand the payroll? How about the differences between Construction Accounting and Regular Accounting?  Have you ever heard your Office Manager say: Don’t worry about it. I have everything under control. Great everything is working and you go back to work. Life is good and I am making money now.  Surprise – Surprise Now it’s November.  Did you remember to pay The Quarterly Payroll Taxes were due on Halloween. It’s another form of Trick or Treat. If they have been paid and you have money left over it is a treat. The Trick is if you forgot, or didn’t know about them – Do you have enough money to pay? Even the best of bookkeepers are not comfortable writing checks that they know will not clear the bank. Everything is going smoothly. Business is good and growing. More and more jobs are coming in.  Office Manager is handling everything until you ask. How much money did I make on the “XYZ” Job? Then you discover that the accounting reports are missing details.  Is the Problem the person sitting in the Chair (Office Manager | Bookkeeper | Delivery Person). Do they have enough time to do everything. What is the priority? Delivery of Material because it’s needed on the job RIGHT NOW - DROP Everything and go get “stuff” from the supplier and take it to the job. Is the Problem the receipts turned in and are not marked with the job name or never turned in at all? Is the Problem that the time cards are not real time cards for filled out with fiction and guess word days after the fact.  Are the time cards holding up payroll, billing customers (time and material) generally unreadable and show up five minutes before the employees expects their paycheck.  In other words – the Office Manager needs to STOP EVERYTHING to fix, chase down, find something or solve an issue FIRST before the next thing on their list can happen. List is always longer than time needed.     Is the Problem that the phone rings in the middle of something else and the Office Manager can only do two things at once but has ten things to be completed before going home. Ever heard of the old fashion phrase “Just Give It A Lick and A Promise” In other words a quick wipe verses a deep clean edge to edge. Solution for an Overworked Bookkeeper is that something slips. Usually it begins with something that not critical but then it is.    Usually the first to go is Job Costing.  After all the Job Costing is impacting a report that the owner never looks at.  Extra work for when the Office Manager is wearing the Bookkeeper hat.  Just get the transaction into QuickBooks and get the bill paid.  After all that’s what is important. Now is the slide into what I call the Office Manager | Bookkeeper is being in full control of the office.  At this stage the Office Manager | Bookkeeper will settle into a routine on that works best for them.    Office Manager is deciding what is the most important thing to do, how to do it, and when to do it.  Contractor comes up for air and wants reports Unhappiness is when the Contractor comes up for air and asks questions, senses there is a problem but cannot put their finger on what the problem might be.  In frustration the Contractor looks at QuickBooks and because he / she is not into the accounting really just intuitive knows something besides the bank balance is off but doesn’t know what is wrong. Next step is for the Contactor to call an outsider and ask questions.   I suggest a review of QuickBooks file. After the review; I discuss issues with the Contractor about their QuickBooks file. Contractors want for their Office Manager | Bookkeeper to continue doing the books just make it easier for them to do their job. Contractors want for their Employees to be able to easily fill out their time card. Question – Is there a PROBLEM?   Is it the same PROBLEM?  Many Office Manager | Bookkeeper | Field Employees do not see the same problem or issues that the Contractor sees.  Is the Problem fixable? Is the employee on the defensive?  What exactly am I doing wrong?  A favorite phrase of employees is “If I only had “XYZ” – I know what to do.  If they had “XYZ” would they do something additional or something different? When will they do something additional or different? A classic statement from an employee. “I know How To Do that?” OK, If you know “How To Do It” then let’s address why it is not being done. (The excuses begin) Is the tasks not being done really important or not important at all. Who is it important for? Why is it important? Are you sure? Is it worth the cost to fix? As the Contractor – Owner only you make that decision. Otherwise, the Office Manager | Bookkeeper | or Other Employees are really in control and you are working for them. Is that why you are in business? I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractors bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now and if you have listened this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy, Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast This is one more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Contractor Bookkeeping Done For You!   Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services? Click On The Link Below: www.FastEasyAccounting.com/hs This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting. Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950 sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thank you very much and I hope you understand we really do care about you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire our services. Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success MAP Podcast. Warm Regards, Randal DeHart | Contractors Accountant Our Workflow Removes Your Paperwork Frustrations                                                       Contractors_Success_MAP, Contractors_Success_Marketing_Accounting_Production, Contractor_Bookkeeping_Services, QuickBooks_For_Contractors, QuickBooks_For_Contractors,Contractors_Success_Map_Overworked_Office_Manager_Cuts_Corners_On_Contractors_Bookkeeping

2015/01/21 ~ Phil and Steve talk about traits to look for in church administrative assistant.

2015/01/21 ~ Phil and Steve talk about traits to look for in church administrative assistant.

2015/01/21 ~ Phil and Steve talk about traits to look for in church administrative assistant.