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Episode 99: Raising a Child With Multiple Complex Medical Conditions With Guest Tammy Flynn In this episode, guest Tammy Flynn discusses raising children with complex medical conditions. Her son Marcus has numerous complex medical conditions, including Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Sherman's kyphosis, EOE (eosinophilia of the esophagus), a bleeding disorder, encephalopathy upon birth, low tone, poor fine motor skills, differently shaped ear canals, slow motility, reflux( as a child), and cancerous moles on his back.   Other than heavy morning sickness that spanned her pregnancy, her pregnancy was relatively normal. Toward the end, she thought her water broke, but it turned out that she was hemorrhaging. The labor and delivery ended up being pretty normal. Marcus was initially jaundiced and had difficulty with feeding from the beginning. Once he started feeding, he started throwing up a lot. He got an infection early on in life and kept getting infections. Marcus bounced from doctor to doctor, with them trying to figure out what was going on. He kept having ear infections, was failure to thrive, was throwing up all of his feeds, and was very developmentally delayed. Doctors didn't know what was going on. At his 9 month visit, Tammy brought up her concerns with the pediatrician, and it was recommended that Marcus start PT and OT. At that time, he was functioning at the level of a one month old. Tammy felt like she was in a whirlwind, as her other 2 children had lots of activities going on, and Tammy was running a business as well. When he was 3, Marcus had a nerve and muscle biopsy done, which revealed brain encephalopathy. This started her down the road of obtaining additional services, including feeding therapy and speech therapy. They started seeing a lot of specialists, but still were not getting answers. 10 years later, a doctor re-looked at the nerve and muscle biopsy that had been done when Marcus was 3, and found that it was done wrong, and wasn't a good enough sample to give them enough answers. Marcus  was involved in therapies on a daily basis. Around age 12, Marcus started to look hunched over. He underwent imaging and results showed Sherman's kyphosis and he was fitted for a back brace. Once he got to 97 degrees hunched over, they started doing genetic testing to see what they should do next. The doctors started looking at possible syndromes to try to figure out what condition Marcus had. When he was 19 years old, Marcus' spine started collapsing. They needed to decide quickly whether they would operate or not. Therefore, they went on a strict diet, did therapies and exercises every day, and tried to get in him the best shape possible for the best possible outcome for surgery. He underwent the 10 hour surgery and remained in the hospital for weeks afterward. He then did in-home therapies for months.   Tammy found that social support and connection with other medical parents key to helping her son. She found that reaching out to the organization related to the diagnosis was really helpful to get recommendations for treatments and doctors. She also found creating an incredible medical team and firing anyone who isn't a good fit very helpful for Marcus. Give yourself a moment to allow yourself to feel your emotions. However, try not to bring those feelings to the medical appointments. When Tammy gets a new overwhelming diagnosis, she schedules a follow up appointment to come back and ask all the questions, so she can give herself time to cope emotionally.   For hospital stays and ER visits, have a GO bag packed, with activities, things to do, things that bring you joy, work to do, a toiletries bag, things to help your child feel more comfortable, and things that will make you feel more comfortable. For children who have multiple conditions, keep a packet with diagnoses, medications, adverse reactions, where they find spot to drop blood off at, lists of specialists and doctors, hospital numbers, and scheduling numbers. Start making your chart early, and add to it. List out how the conditions affect your child, what the treatments are currently, and everything that changes. Update the chart every 6 months to a year. Work on building your case for services, when they are needed. Keep the medications organized. Listen to podcasts, Find low costs tools. Talk to others who have been through the same things. Use your state organizations when you need information.   On Air Advocate Podcast Blog Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Mission Marcus Family voices     Links: Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check us out on Facebook! We are also on Pinterest!     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org)   Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple   Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica Temple

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   It’s February 2021, Black History Month. In recognition of this, RIMScast is bringing some fresh perspective on the state of the risk profession when considering Black employees and leadership. Joining Justin Smulison to facilitate this discussion is Tamara “Tammy” Franklin; the Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh. Tammy is also the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh.   In this episode, Tammy discusses some of her own experiences in the risk profession and offers her ideas on how employees and companies can successfully invest in Black talent. She shares how 2020 has impacted how companies are investing their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion; some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent; and how we can all do our part in keeping the D&I dialogue alive and well.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:37] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:37] More about today’s episode with Tamara “Tammy” Franklin. [2:11] Justin welcomes Tammy to RIMScast! [2:19] Tammy shares about her background and career in risk management. [3:27] When Tammy became a Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh, was that around the time when that title was gaining some notoriety? [4:23] Tammy shares about her role at Marsh. [5:20] Tammy’s thoughts on classic industry buzzwords. [5:53] What Tammy thinks companies should think about and do during Black History Month when it comes to the profession of risk management. [8:06] How 2020 has impacted how companies are investing their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion. [9:18] Does Tammy believe that some of the feelings of isolation from quarantining have gone hand-and-hand with some D&I initiatives? [9:51] How that this “new normal” has become our regular way of life and business, does Tammy believe that the changes we’ve made now will continue on past the pandemic? [10:45] What are some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent? [11:30] Does Tammy feel that the risk profession has set a positive tone and meaningful example for Black professionals? Where does she feel that there can be an improvement? [11:52] What is the best way to set a meaningful example for Black professionals in the risk professional? How can it be done? [13:46] Tammy is the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh. She shares about this group and what it is that they’re doing. [16:16] Tammy offers suggestions to listeners who want to keep the D&I dialogue alive and well. [18:14] Should educational institutions be taking a page from what Tammy is doing and make this field known to students in high school and college? [19:48] When Tammy first joined Marsh, what was her strategy to engage allies and how did she get involved with the Resource Group? [23:09] Does Tammy feel that Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month in 2021 are more unique or special than in years’ past? [24:12] Justin thanks Tamara “Tammy” Franklin for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Feb. 11th, 2021 | Sponsored by Travelers and Constitution State Services: “What COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for the Workplace in 2021” — Free for members and non-members! Feb. 18th, 2021 | RIMS Board Governance Task Presents: “Boardroom Diversity in 2021” — This first session will be free for members and non-members! Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Virtual Workshop — Feb. 5th, 2021: “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management” — Register Here! RIMS Virtual Workshops Related Content: RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement RIMS D&I Three-Year Strategy RIMS Professional Report: “Understanding and Adapting to Your Remote Workforce,” by RIMS D&I Council Chair Teressa Betty RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report Related RIMScast Episodes: “Diversity Lessons and Looking Forward with RIMS D&I Council” “Pride Month 2020 with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas, and Victoria Nolan” “Talking Diversity at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019” “The Current State of the Risk Management Profession’s Talent Supply, Future Outlooks, and the Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Programs” “Key Takeaways from RIMS NeXt Gen Forum 2019” “Robert Cartwright Jr. on his RIMS Presidency and the Future of RIMS” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Tamara “Tammy” Franklin’s LinkedIn

Tammy Abernethy is the CEO of Hope Women’s Center. The center exists to encourage, engage, and equip women and teen girls facing difficult life situations. They offer classes, support groups, and one-on-one mentoring. They serve women in domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, unplanned pregnancy, addiction, or any other difficult life events. All of their services are free to these women. When her children were 5 years old and 18 months old, Tammy went through a difficult divorce, and it shaped her thoughts and feelings around supporting other single mothers. She found her passion was in helping others and using her gifts to lift women in these situations. She says most of her job consists of talking to others, spreading the good work of the center, and seeking donors to help continue the growth. At this time, Hope Women’s Center has five locations in Arizona. When Tammy joined on as the CEO, they had one center, and it has grown significantly since she started 7 years ago. About 90% of the work that gets done at the center is done by volunteers. She felt it was very important that they offer free childcare while mothers come to take classes and receive support. Her goal is to break down as many barriers for women being able to visit Hope Women’s Center. How COVID has affected their center: “We started crisis counseling during COVID, because we saw that was a need. We were seeing a lot of women coming in, struggling with mental health needs - very isolated - and they didn’t have the funding or resources to be able to get private counseling. We were able to have some donors come along to support that, and we were able to hire a licensed counselor that now provides the crisis counseling.”The importance of design in each location:“Safety is a big component for us, because when women are coming out of trauma and abuse, we want them to feel safe. We designed the space to be beautiful, warm, and inviting. Even our commercial spaces are still designed to be very warm and inviting.”Why they share the stories of women from the center:“The transformation in a life is what tells the story of what we do...The womens’ stories will inspire you to hear what they have overcome. It’s incredible. They give me so much courage and strength, just listening to their stories - what they’ve overcome, how they are coming back from healing from trauma, and how they are really trying to make a difference for their children.”Additional Links:Learn more about Hope Women’s Center here: https://hopewomenscenter.org/

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This week week we welcome Tammy & Tonya Bilyeu, from Ozarks Gospel & Ozarks Country!It's just not Sunday afternoon without the sweet harmonies and hand-clapping excitement of some good old Southern Gospel music! When Tammy & Tonya Bilyeu and their talented friends take the stage to perform all your toe-tapping gospel favorites, from "I'll Fly Away" to "Turn Your Radio On", it's sure to be an uplifting time. Ozarks Gospel combines great music with good clean laughter and family fun! Before the curtain closes, you'll find yourself singing along with this wonderful group as they lift spirits through song. Then when the sun goes down, the fun is just beginning on Ozarks Country.   Featuring long time Branson favorites, Tammy & Tonya Bilyeu, this show celebrates country classics of yesteryear combined with today's hot country hits!  Enjoy an evening with talented folks who love making the audience an extension of the show.  Combining great music with wholesome comedy, this show is undeniably FUN!!!! Tammy & Tonya started singing in churches at a very young age along with their parents and three other siblings, Renee, Jamie and Laysa.  Their father, Tommy Bilyeu, was a Southern Baptist minister in the Ozarks and The Bilyeu Family spread their ministry in song over the region for many years.  Branson historians will remember Tonya & Tammy's start in show business by performing with their family, the Baldknobbers, in the late 70's and early 80's.  The ladies also have a gospel trio, The Bilyeu Trio, with their brother Jamie. who also serves as pastor of Riverdale Baptist Church in Nixa, MO, where their late father served as pastor for 38 years.  Although Jamie is legally blind, and in spite of his visual handicap, his spiritual sight is strong!   The duo also spent over a decade performing as the "Stutterettes" with Country Music legend, Mel Tillis. All-new for 2020, Droop Drawers, Jr. is joining both Ozarks Gospel and Ozarks Country!     Tammy Bilyeu says, "We're excited to have our cousin, Tim Mabe, in the shows this year. Having traditional Ozarks' comedy that Droopy Drawers Jr. brings to the stage is just one more way we can provide a unique entertainment experience for our visitors. Droopy Drawers Jr. is truly a beloved character." Tonya Bilyeu adds, "It also feels right to be together on stage. All three of us performed in the Baldknobbers' Jamboree Show and have fond memories of that shared experience as well as admiration for the music and comedy passed down thru the generations." Tim Mabe says, "After deciding to make this move I realized that all three of us are on the same brainwave...which might mean we're a little bit challenged, so ya'll best come check it out as soon as possible." We're thankful to have them as a part of our Grand Country family, and carrying on our tradition of family harmony on our Sunday shows.  Furthermore, it's such an honor to have Droopy Drawers Jr. performing on our stage.For more information, call the Grand Country Box Office:  417-335-2484 or visit GrandCountry.com.

Tammy McDonald is the owner and Publisher of HERLIFE Magazine. Tammy is about to celebrate her 5th year with HERLIFE Magazine and the magazine just entered its 12th year of publication. She has franchises in California, New York, Columbia, MO, and Kansas City. When Tammy isn’t working at HERLIFE Magazine, she enjoys spending time with her family. She loves to travel and ride bikes with her boys. She chose to take the path, one that was not planned, in publishing because the once in a lifetime opportunity came up and she decided to take the leap. Life is too short to not take risks or to think too long about changing paths.

Tammy is a 3rd generation psychic medium who feels that this natural part of her life is just like breathing. It is all she has ever known.When Tammy was 4 years old her Grandfather passed away. She remembers from that young age visiting and playing games with her Grandfather's spirit. Her abilities have only grown and evolved since then.She now uses her intuitive abilities to pass on messages from loved ones and angels to us in the physical world. Tammy made it very clear many years ago that she would only use her abilities for positive and would only welcome entities from "The Light". This is why she is has chosen to be known as a Divine Messenger.Tammy is a down to earth and no-nonsense Channel who is known to bring humor and precision to every reading.https://www.tammywatz.lovehttps://www.instagram.com/psychictammy/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtGYjNH_mDxnQXtqmpSwQDQ/about?view_as=subscriberhttps://twitter.com/sapphicpsychichttps://www.facebook.com/TammyWatzDivineMessenger/

Do you struggle to get agency clients to see the value of your agency's work? Does your pricing structure feel like it's completely out of whack? Not sure if your agency is competitively priced? Pricing and process are two areas where clients and agencies often have trouble finding common ground, but it can make all the difference when it comes to your agency's success. In today's episode we'll cover: Do you know your agency's value? How including the client in the process builds trust. #1 Reason you need to lead with strategy. Today I had the opportunity to chat with Tammy Dahlin, owner of digital marketing agency Element 212, based out of Indiana. Though she has a degree in marketing, like so many of us, Tammy somewhat fell into starting her own agency. As such, she found herself undervaluing her agency's services and struggling to find a balance between the amount of work she puts in and client expectations. When she figured out she needed to implement a process and invite clients into the process, she discovered her place as a strategic agency. Find out what Tammy learned along the way. Do You Know Your Agency's Value? Anyone who has been in the agency realm (or any business, for that matter), understands the complexities of pricing. You don't want to price yourself too high where you're not attracting any clients, but you don't want to go so low they don't take you seriously. When Tammy first started her agency, she quickly realized just how much she was undervaluing her work. She says she charged about $600 for her first project where other firms were charging upwards of $15,000. Between working too much and charging too little, Tammy and her team slowly became resentful of the process. In the beginning, it's hard to accurately balance the client's perception of what they are getting with what they are willing to pay. So Tammy made a change. She upped her prices to be more in line with the work she was actually putting in. But she was still getting pushback. Now the clients thought her rates were too expensive. How Bringing a Client into the Process Can Build Trust Naturally, Tammy knew the value of the work her team was providing. Unfortunately, her clients weren't able to see all the research that was going into each project. But then it clicked. Tammy's team was already doing market research with the client and their customers, a process she calls "brand insight." She decided to bring the client into it that process and most importantly, charge for it. This had a dramatic effect on Element 212's growth. Clients were now able to see what was going on behind the scenes and appreciate the process. By giving the clients an "inside look," Tammy and her team could establish trust and get their clients more involved. #1 Reason You Need to Lead With Strategy Everyone can execute, it's the strategy that sets you apart. When you lead with strategy, your client will view you as the authority. When you don't lead with strategy, they will view you as a commodity. Early on, Tammy decided to market her agency as a strategic agency. Now she has developed a system where she has biannual meetings with her team and her clients to talk strategy. If they want to implement the strategy — great. If not, she gives them tips to make sure they all stay on the same page. Element 212 is an agency that focuses on strategy at its core. By being transparent about the process with her clients and bringing them into this process, Tammy has finally found a balance between customer expectations and the value of her agency's work. Pricing and strategy are two of the most complex and difficult parts of running an agency. But it's so important to get a handle on these areas from the start. When you do, you'll find everything else comes so much easier. Looking for a Payroll and HR Solution for your Agency? Payroll and benefits are hard. Especially when you’re a small business. Gusto is making payroll, benefits and HR easy for small businesses. You no longer have to be a big company to get great technology, great benefits and great service to take care of your team. For a limited time, Gusto is offering a deal to Smart Agency Masterclass listeners. Check out Gusto.com/agency for 3-months FREE once you run your first payroll with them.

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show where we pick the brains of female entrepreneurs so you can get a little peek into how they built their businesses. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Tammy Barton, the founder of the money management company, My Budget. When Tammy was 22, she started a small business helping people manage their finances from her kitchen table. Since then, MyBudget has gone on to manage over $831 million and process more than 4.3million transactions on behalf of thousands of clients every year. So how did a woman in their 20s step into the financial services sector and dominate it? Let’s find out.  CREDITS: Guest: Tammy Barton, Founder of MyBudget Host/Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett, Founder of PodSchool Producer: Amelia Navascues JOIN THE LADY STARTUP COMMUNITY: Subscribe to our newsletter and find out more about the Lady Startup courses at our website… https://www.ladystartup.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram to see success stories from other female entrepreneurs or to get your business featured… https://www.instagram.com/ladystartups/ Meet like-minded women in our Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/ladystartups/ Find more episodes of this and other Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Love the show and want to tell us about it? Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Tammy Kaehler is a writer, author, blogger, and racing expert who lives in Southern California, with her husband and their many cars. When Tammy discovered the racing world, she was hooked by the contrast between its top-dollar, high-drama competition, and friendly, family atmosphere. Mystery fans and racing insiders alike have praised her award-winning Kate Reilly Mystery Series (which includes Dead Man’s Switch, Braking Points, Avoidable Contact, and Red Flags), and Tammy takes readers back behind the wheel in her fifth entry, Kiss The Bricks. 

When Tammy's away, the family will play. Well, sort of... Mike has the most very special guest to date on this minisode. Enter Fat-Face. Fat-Face & Mike take a moment to thank Tammy (b.k.a Mommy) for everything she's done and continues to do as a mother. Because she is the greatest! Though she is away right now but will be back in time to celebrate, Fat-Face & Mike want to wish her a very Happy Mother's Day before she gets home. Love you! T-shirts available now! weleaveyouthis.com/merch Let us know what you think while you're listening by tweeting us @WeLeaveYouThis or use our hashtag #wlytpod Have any feedback or something you want us to discuss? Email us at weleaveyouthis@gmail.com Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @WeLeaveYouThis We're on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeLeaveYouThis 2018 has been something special for the podcast already. Be there first to know what’s coming up here: www.weleaveyouthis.com/connect

  In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur Podcast, financial expert Tammy Johnston talks about three critical skills every entrepreneur needs to have and develop if they are going to succeed in their business. As a highly successful financial adviser with 23 years of experience on financial services and insurance, Tammy has graciously shared a few useful tips about finance that a lot of people, both in and outside the business realm, can benefit from in improving how they manage their finances.   Key Questions Asked: What is the first critical skill that every business owner needs to develop when it comes to their finances? What tools can business owners use to become aware of what’s happening with their finances? For those who have already given the bookkeeping task to somebody, what are the ways around for them to get back to that awareness? What is then the second skill every business owner needs to have? What is the next stage that they need to focus on? What sort of planning tools does Tammy currently use in her business when it comes to finances? What is the right mindset that business owners need to adopt? How does Tammy go about finding like-minded and reliable individuals? What are the challenges that she faced and how was she able to overcome them?   Highlights of Lessons Learned:  Skills and Other Tips The first skill every business owner must develop is awareness. Most people are often so busy making money that they have no idea of what is actually going on with their finances. When Tammy starts working with somebody, the first thing she asks them to do is handle their own bookkeeping for a minimum of six months. For those who have already got somebody else doing their bookkeeping, make sure to sit down with your bookkeeper or having a phone conversation at least once a month and having a look at your reports. The second skill that business owners must develop is planning. Plan for where you want to go. Next stage you need to focus on and figure out is what brings in profit to your business and what can you be doing to improve your marketing strategies.   Mindset, Challenges, and Tactics As for the mindset, business owners need to be open-minded, they need to find competent and qualified individuals who will help bring out the most in them. The biggest challenge that Tammy had to deal with when she first started out in her business was the stress of not having the steady paycheck and not knowing exactly what’s coming. As a new business owner, you have to find ways of coping and keeping forward and being able to pay your bills. One way Tammy was able to do this was by reading good business books, another thing that helped her was having a circle of friends who knows she’s trying to do acts as her immediate support system.

Jimmy Mack is a renowned medical intuitive and spiritual life coach who has taken, completed and even mastered a variety of healing modalities. After a near death experience, he was shown and developed a simpler way to create healing and profound changes now known as My Liquid Fish® Change Made Simple®. He works with clients in person, on the phone and over Skype worldwide accessing energetic powers and co-creating changes that you can actually feel.http://www.jimmymackhealing.com Special Guest: Tammy DeansTammy has had a lifelong interest in the paranormal and psychic fields. As a child, she witnessed apparitions and grew up knowing she was quite different from others. She is an Ordained Minister, Reiki practitioner, Vibrational Energy Therapist/Teacher, paranormal investigator, writer and author, radio host, artist and psychic. She has been interested in the paranormal and the spiritual or new age movement her entire life. When Tammy was around the age of sixteen she began doing psychic readings and so began her journey as she learned how to tap into some of the many different realms.During years passed, Tammy could be found intently sitting around a table with her hands placed upon a talking spirit board. The consequences from these experiences would never leave and still affect her today. Because of her true life story, she has been featured on the “Destination America and Travel & Escape Channel’s” popular show, “Paranormal Survivor” and is currently writing a book based on her life and paranormal experiences.http://www.tammydeans.com

Tammy Johnston Talks About 3 Skills That Will Help You Manage Your Finances Better In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur Podcast, financial expert Tammy Johnston talks about three critical skills every entrepreneur needs to have and develop if they are going to succeed in their business. As a highly successful financial adviser with 23 years of experience on financial services and insurance, Tammy has graciously shared a few useful tips about finance that a lot of people, both in and outside the business realm, can benefit from in improving how they manage their finances.   Key Questions Asked: What is the first critical skill that every business owner needs to develop when it comes to their finances? What tools can business owners use to become aware of what’s happening with their finances? For those who have already given the bookkeeping task to somebody, what are the ways around for them to get back to that awareness? What is then the second skill every business owner needs to have? What is the next stage that they need to focus on? What sort of planning tools does Tammy currently use in her business when it comes to finances? What is the right mindset that business owners need to adopt? How does Tammy go about finding like-minded and reliable individuals? What are the challenges that she faced and how was she able to overcome them?   Highlights of Lessons Learned:  Skills an Other Tips The first skill every business owner must develop is awareness. Most people are often so busy making money that they have no idea of what is actually going on with their finances. When Tammy starts working with somebody, the first thing she asks them to do is handle their own bookkeeping for a minimum of six months. For those who have already got somebody else doing their bookkeeping, make sure to sit down with your bookkeeper or having a phone conversation at least once a month and having a look at your reports. The second skill that business owners must develop is planning. Plan for where you want to go. Next stage you need to focus on and figure out is what brings in profit to your business and what can you be doing to improve your marketing strategies.   Mindset, Challenges and Tactics As for the mindset, business owners need to be open minded, they need to find competent and qualified individuals who will help bring out the most in them. The biggest challenge that Tammy had to deal with when she first started out in her business was the stress of not having the steady paycheck and not knowing exactly what’s coming. As a new business owner, you have to find ways of coping and keeping forward and being able to pay your bills. One way Tammy was able to do this was by reading good business books, another thing that helped her was having a circle of friends who knows she’s trying to do acts as her immediate support system.

Should you fire talented employees who frequently turn work in late and call in sick? If you could just get them to start working on projects sooner, they wouldn’t have to overexert themselves, wind up sick, and miss another deadline.   How about the ones who hoard information and don’t play well with others? Don’t they understand that the company’s success depends on a team effort?   Of course, there are many reasons to fire an employee, but don’t make the same mistake Gale almost did.   Sitting across from Gale, I listened as she shared a story about Tammy, a young woman she hired nearly two years earlier.   “She was probably at the top of her class in college—she’s smart, but we can’t seem to get her to complete projects in a timely manner. I think it’s a cultural thing,” Gale, the CEO of a well-established company, said.   “What do you mean by a ‘cultural thing?’” I asked.   “She’s from _____ (another country), and that must be the way they do things in that culture. She’s probably also still doing what college kids do—wait till the last minute, and then pull an all-nighter.”   “Is she getting the work done on time?”   “No, and the team thinks we need to let her go. If she can’t get the work done on time, and she’s out sick constantly, we can’t have her on staff,” Gale said.   At this point, I had a clear understanding of the critical mistakes Tammy was making, and I could see why Gale was struggling. Tammy also adds value, knows the company, and cares about the end product.   “Have you or anyone on your team ever given her this kind of feedback?” I asked.   “No,” Gale said, with an inquisitive look on her face.   “Do you know her future goals?” I asked.   “When Tammy first came to the company, she wanted to do the work she’s currently doing.”   I suggested she get the answers to these questions before giving her feedback:   How are things going for you here? (Listen intently. Then, without defensiveness, repeat back what you heard to make sure you got it. Take notes.) Do you have the skills you need to do your job successfully every time? (Listen, and take notes). Are you meeting the people you hoped to meet, developing the skills you hoped to develop, and enjoying your experience here? If not, how can I help? (Listen, and take notes. Stay focused on listening.) If you closed your eyes right now, and it was suddenly three years down the road, what would you like to be able to say you did? What skills, experiences, and connections would you like to acquire in the next six months? (Listen, and take lots of notes. Even “I don’t know” is worth noting. Follow it up with, “If you did know…”) What do you do exceptionally well in your current role? Where do you struggle the most and why? (Please… Listen, and take notes. Assumptions kill these conversations.)   Once you’ve had this conversation authentically, you’ll know what you need to do to help employees succeed in their career.   For Gale, that may mean helping her find an opportunity with another employer. Or, Tammy may respond positively to the wake-up call and start completing her work on time.   After going through the questions above, you’ll have the foundation of trust necessary to provide guidance that gets results. Here are the three most critical elements to giving constructive feedback: consistently seek it (receiving teaches you how to give generously), timeliness (providing feedback as close to the problematic moment as possible builds trust), and specificity (what you did, and what you could do differently).   Whatever you do, don’t fire someone until you 1) know the answers to those questions, 2) help them advance in their career, and 3) share your own future aspirations and challenges. This is the good stuff of any relationship.   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister   P.S. For instant access to interviews, and to get Your 3 Practical Tips for Building a Motivated Team, click here, type in your email address, and press “Submit.”  

Tammy Saltzman The Continuous Reinvention of The Achievement Avatar is my guest. Tammy’s websites: http://www.tbslawpa.com, http://www.choicemediations.com, http://www.tammysaltzman.com, http://www.divorceconnectionnetwork.com, Tammy’s complete trust in her own inner voice and the unwavering courage to persevere has enabled Tammy to dream the biggest dreams, set the highest goals and consistently achieve success. One of her mom’s many mantras was always “if you can see it Tammy, then you can achieve it.” Tammy’s ability to reinvent herself time after time was built on this strong ideal as well as many other ideals she has learned along the way. Tammy has over 30 years of diversified business experience that now translates into helping others achieve their own success in life.  As early as 10 years old Tammy had embarked on her career in sales and marketing which included a paper route for Pennysaver, Avon, Mary Kay and Tupperware. Tammy left New York and the comfort of her family and moved to South Florida aka Paradise. It was then after she settled in that she decided to return to school to earn her college degree. In 1995 at 34 years old Tammy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from Barry University, in Miami, Florida. Playing the odds, she sat for the LSAT (Law School Assessment Test) and applied to the 3 South Florida Law Schools, believing another mantra; “if it’s meant to be then it will be.” When Tammy finally graduated from law school at 37 from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she was awarded “The Most Outstanding Woman of The Year Award” from the National Association of Women Lawyers.