Podcast appearances and mentions of jean kristensen

By now you know taking care of YOU is a priority that should be fiercely protected. Yet you also know (all too well) that it is easy for women entrepreneurs to overlook the pressing need for balance and self-care. But what happens when complete well-being becomes a cornerstone of your business model?  With a career spanning over four decades, Jean Kristensen has mastered the art of turning diversity into opportunity. Early on, she led her family's security guard business to corporate success. Today she focuses on her business that unites local, diverse suppliers with government agencies and major corporations. (She'll share on today's show how there is currently HUGE opportunity for women owned small businesses to play in that space!) But beyond the contracts, Jean's narrative reveals a heart aligned with wellness and authentic leadership. In this episode of Reward, The Trust founder Ali Brown sits down with our member Jean to discuss aligning purpose, prioritizing health, and the power of embracing corporate relationships to cultivate stability, longevity, and meaningful impact in both life and business. If you've ever grappled with balancing ambition and well-being, this conversation is the answer you've been searching for. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you'll hear: Jean's strategic guide to “going corporate” for big financial growth (and why that's not actually as scary as it sounds!) Powerful insights on how the pursuit of wealth and business success impacts your overall health and well-being (Hint: self care ISN'T selfish) Jean's take on the corporate wellness evolution and the shift towards investing in holistic leadership (SPOILER: there's more to it than company yoga retreats!) Ali's advice on the advantages of aligning with the corporate sector and Jean's firsthand experience landing multiple six-figure contracts. . Steps you can take right now towards developing an authentic work-life harmony that actually GENERATES energy, rather than depletes it AND an exclusive look at the Corporate Client Collective within The Trust! And, learn more about The Trust and Jean!  Learn more about The Trust – our modern, premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Follow The Trust on Instagram and Linkedin  Learn more about JKA Solutions Follow Jean Kristensen on LinkedInConnect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

The fight for equity and inclusion for employees and workplace culture has existed for decades, but how about for the vendors and suppliers that businesses and institutions hire? Jean Kristensen joins Claudia to explain how lifting women minority owned businesses is a massive way to address and close diversity gaps. For more information about Jean and her work: http://www.jeankristensenassociates.com/

This is the first in a series of purposeful highlights from Season 3 of the Drive Profit with Purpose podcast. We culled through all of our episodes to find the practical, purposeful pieces of wisdom that you can use to drive profit in your business.  In Part 1, we hear from Purpose Champions Richard Zoob, Jean Kristensen and Ed Robinson.

A disproportionate number of women and minority-owned businesses fail in America. So, as business closures rise, minority-owned business closures rise higher. Now, more than ever, the U.S. government and corporations are offering opportunities to small and minority owned businesses, but these programs aren't translating. The process by which we address diversity, inclusivity, and access to opportunity for businesses in America does not account for gaps in culture, communication, and education. To overcome these unique challenges, businesses must learn to shift strategies, articulate their identity, and lead with transparency.

Jean Kristensen, President & CEO of Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC educates us on how to win government contracts and her firm specializes in small, minority and women owned firms.

I'm Jean Kristensen, and I help minority- and women-owned businesses connect to opportunities with government agencies and large corporations. I am passionate about this work because I understand the impact that receiving a large contract can have on a small business. My goal is to provide practical advice and resources to MWBEs on how to do business with the government and navigate the corporate supply chain. In this debut episode, I cover what you can expect from my all-new podcast: Truth: There are many opportunities out there for minority- and women-owned businesses, but there are still hurdles to overcome. My focus will be on sharing honest advice with this in mind. Dispelling Myths: One of those hurdles is an abundance of ineffective or outdated advice on how to grow your business. As the world changes and technology opens up new avenues, it's essential to stay current on what can help you now, not what worked 15 years ago. The "Pot of Gold" Issue: When people frequently hear about the potential pot of gold out there but don't know how to reach it, many people feel inept. After all, if there's so much opportunity, why can't everyone make it there? It comes down to finding the right advice, methods, and mentors. Strategies: I will share my procedures for finding opportunities with government agencies and suppliers, in addition to sharing places to find real (and reliable) information and tactics. Guests: I have worked with many subject matter experts that have dramatically changed how I do business. In future episodes, I will be inviting these people to the show to share their expertise in finance, human resources, technology, and more. Please look forward to future shows, and if you have questions, comments, or ideas, you can reach me through my website or social media below.   Find me on my website and social media: https://www.jeankristensenassociates.com https://www.facebook.com/JEANKRISTENSENASSOCIATES https://twitter.com/jeankristensen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeankristensenassociates   Music courtesy of:https://www.free-stock-music.com

Accelerate your business growth through finding the government contracting opportunity that is right for you and your business! Jean Kristensen shares powerful information about how to successfully work with the government. Jean is a founder, advocate and minority and women business enterprise growth specialist, on a mission to help others achieve their mission by supporting budding entrepreneurs, government agencies, and prime contractors as they bring their businesses to the next level. In addition to being recognized as a 2016 top women to watch through specializing in helping small, minority, and women owned firms to break barriers through development and growth, jean has been recognized by the Brooklyn chamber of commerce, empire state development corporation, the dormitory authority and asis women in security. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com and Gusto. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll to benefits to small businesses across the country. They were even named best online payroll by PCMag. As a listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/accelerate. That’s gusto.com/accelerate

“Trust your instincts and trust the journey.” –Jean Kristensen   True to her words above, Jean Kristensen helps small businesses expand without having to sacrifice what is really important. Jean is the President and CEO of Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC. They provide entrepreneurs with certifications and business strategies while focusing primarily on government contracting.   Jean entered this field after having experienced the challenges of running and growing their own small security business. Learn how she was able to grow their security guard firm from five to 500 employees with a revenue of $15 million.   Join in as Kim Sutton interviews today’s guest, Jean Kristensen, on the challenges, solutions and benefits of engaging in business with the government.   Check out my website: http://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thekimsutton.com/pp582   Follow Kim on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimsuttonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyannesutton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekimsutton   Highlights: 01:40 Working with the Government 5:00 Getting Approvals 15:51 Barriers for Immigrant Entrepreneurs 22:15 A Lesson to Entrepreneurs 26:30 Is the Area of Operation Restricted? 28:46 Money or Marketing – Who Gets the Contract? 30:37 Resolving the ‘Experience’ Issue and Opportunities for Service Disabled Veterans 36:39 Be a Balanced Entrepreneur

Landing Government Contracts and the benefits of MWBE certification for small businesses with Jean Kristensen.  Jean is a small business and MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) growth specialist, executive coach, and trainer.  She shares her early experiences, including working in her parent's business, and how and why she developed her expertise and focus on government contracts. Jean explains the benefits of government contracting for small business owners, how to secure your first contract, and then we also chat about (31:25) MWBE certification.  Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Government contracts can improve and scale up any business. But, many of us think that doing business with the government is not a reality. Our guest today believes that's a myth. Jean Kristensen is the owner of Jean Kristensen Associates, which is a full-service consulting firm that provides tools and resources to small, minority, and women-owned firms seeking to increase revenues through government contracting, certification, and innovative business strategies. According to her, any government wants to diversify their suppliers and there is a certain percentage of allocation of contracts intended only to small businesses. During this interview, you'll discover... Why it's important for small businesses to be working with a bookkeeper to be ready for potential government contracts Why it's necessary for your business to be procurement ready and have a strong foundation Different services available for government contracts To find out more about Jean visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Jean Kristensen is a woman on a mission to help others achieve their mission. As a small business and MWBE growth specialist, advocate, executive coach, and trainer, Jean supports budding entrepreneurs, small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors as they push to the next levels of success. During our interview we discuss: - Jean shares how and why she got started helping small businesses start doing business with government agencies. - Then Jean shares her #1 strategy for getting new consulting clients. - She shares her top tips for how to start doing business with the government. - We discuss the importance of becoming "procurement ready" when it comes to doing business with the government. - Jean talks about the importance of being financial readiness when doing business with the government. Cashflow is king! - She shares her favorite growth tool/software. - Then she recommends one of her favorite books. Jean's websites: www.jeankristensenassociates.com If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect with Dennis Brown  AskDennisBrown.com LinkedIn Twitter

You've heard over and over again that you should register your business as a minority or woman-owned business. But say you've done that. Now what? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, consultant Jean Kristensen -- whose company, Jean Kristensen Associates, provides small, minority and women-owned businesses with tools and resources designed to increase revenues through the acquisition of contracts with government agencies and large corporations -- tells you the top four things you should know after you've registered your business.

This week we revisit a popular episode from earlier this season where we spoke with Jean Kristensen on how to launch a business.  From clothing companies to financial management services, lifestyle brands to creative agencies, the spirit of entrepreneurship is everywhere in the Big Apple. If you don’t have your own LLC, then you can bet the person standing next to you on the subway does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In New York City, everyone has their own business. From clothing companies to financial management services, lifestyle brands to creative agencies, the spirit of entrepreneurship is everywhere in the big apple. If you don’t have your own LLC, then you can bet the person standing next to you on the subway does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are government contracts worth the effort they take to pursue? Or do the certification process and compliance requirements take too much work? Many small businesses, especially those owned by women, don’t know how to take advantage of the opportunity and lose out on the potential perks.After working for years in the financial industry, Jean Kristensen joined her family’s security business. In an effort to really help them scale and grow, she started to pursue government contracts and explore different certification programs for working with the government. Through her experience, an idea was born: There was no company or program helping business owners leverage their certifications and understand the process to getting and ultimately managing government relationships. Now Jean runs a consulting firm, Jean Kristensen Associates, that helps women-owned businesses pursue and manage government contracts to boost sales and grow their businesses.Follow along as Jean shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how bidding for government contracts can grow your revenues in ways you haven’t expected before.In This Episode The characteristics of a true entrepreneur How to figure out how your business fits into the government marketplace Affordable business resources for female entrepreneurs How government contracts can transform a business Common mistakes new entrepreneurs make Quotes in This Episode“Entrepreneurship is not for everyone… Above and beyond having the vision for setting your own goals, you have to be extremely disciplined. Because the buck really does stop with you.” —Jean Kristensen“Doing business with the government is like jumping into the ocean.” —Jean Kristensen“The government has different goals they’re trying to obtain with women-owned businesses… and certification makes you visible [to them].” —Jean Kristensen“One of the biggest mistakes that I made early on… is the belief that you know it all, even if you’ve done it already.” —Jean Kristensen“You need to find ways to constantly reinvent yourself… It’s my responsibility to grow so the business can grow.” —Jean KristensenResources The Small Business Administration Women’s Business Enterprise National Council jeankristensenassociates.com Call Jean Kristensen Associates at 917-397-7242 for a free 30-minute consultation