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WINNING BUSINESS with Sales and Networking Expert Tish Times

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WINNING BUSINESS with Sales and Networking Expert Tish Times

Responding to RFP’s is not just about the response itself; it starts long before the RFP is released, and your success can depend on how well you’ve built relationships with the buying team. Sales and Networking Expert, Tish Times, shares her strategies for reaching hard-to-approach connections and how to build a successful networking strategy to support us in our RFP efforts.

Tish Times is a sales and networking expert, speaker, trainer, author and the founder of Tish Times Networking and Sales.  Tish teaches small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and sales professionals to increase income with unparalleled sales and networking strategies. Tish uses a unique approach to networking in order to help companies increase employee engagement, improve camaraderie, minimize silos and create cross-training programs in the workplace.

Tish uses her systems to empower sales professionals to create revenue-generating business connections and to transform their businesses. A corporate executive- turned – entrepreneur, Tish has grown her business exclusively through implementing the systems she teaches groups, companies, and professional organizations around the world. She combines all that with a diligent follow-up strategy to always stay top-of-mind, shorten the sales cycle and close sales with ease.

Tish’s books include Networking is Not a One-Night Stand –  A Guide for Building Lasting Business Relationships, The Unstoppable Confidence Networking Playbook, and 10 Super Simple Networking Steps for Career Success. Most recently Tish has developed the Unstoppable Confidence Sales Academy, a business school that teaches a systematic, sincere, and effective approach to networking and sales to produce lucrative bottom-line results.

https://tishtimes.com/

clientlove@Tishtimes.com

https://www.facebook.com/CoachTishTimes

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ABOUT WINNING BUSINESS RADIO 

What sets a successful business apart from those that fail? 80% of new businesses will fail in the first 18 months, and that statistic is not okay. Winning Business Radio connects you with business owners who are winning at business, and gives you insight into their successes, their challenges, and their strategies for winning. Tune in for some amazing discussions!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Lisa Rehurek, the #1 leading authority on winning RFP responses, is CEO and founder of Win The Business™, a Consultancy and RFP Support Services Firm that helps businesses increase their success rate in responding to government and corporate Requests for Proposal (RFP’s). Our multi-touch point system provides RFP support services, strategy, consulting, training and team development to companies who wish to improve their response process and outcomes. The thoroughness our team provides coupled with our direct and fun approach is what separates us from our competitors. We are also home of RFP University™, an online virtual training and resource platform designed to support a business’s RFP efforts for maximum success.

After 20 years in the corporate arena responding to hundreds of public sector RFPs, Lisa started her own business and now transfers that knowledge to her clients to help improve their win rates. Lisa keeps herself very busy with life as a business owner, speaker, trainer, author, and radio show host. As a seasoned speaker, Lisa loves to inspire audiences large and small with her engaging and practical speaking topics. She is the author of 7 books including her ebook, 101 Ways to Win More Proposals Now! and her upcoming book, Win the {Damn} Business!. She is also the creator of the STARR Proposal System™ which brings simplicity and efficiency to the overall response process.

Lisa is a member APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) and is Membership and Program Chair for the Valley of the Sun chapter. She is also a WBENC-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE). She holds certifications in numerous talent assessment tools including Certified Professional Behavior Analyst (CPBA), Certified Professional Driving Forces Analyst (CPDFA), Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst (CPEQA), and Certified Professional TTI TriMetrix HD Analyst (CPHDA).

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LEADERSHIP LOWDOWN Drena Kusari GM with Lyft and Kyle McIntosh President with Mac6

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LEADERSHIP LOWDOWN Drena Kusari GM with Lyft and Kyle McIntosh President with Mac6

Drena Kusari oversees growth strategy, marketing and operations and under her leadership, Lyft added over $140 million in Phoenix in the last eighteen months. During Drena’s tenure as the Southwest GM, Lyft grew over 6x in rides, drivers and passengers.
Drena is adamant about engaging Lyft in the community. She propels Lyft’s mission by forging partnerships to support community initiatives and fundraise for underserved communities, women, minorities and LGBTQ. She and her team have worked with 60+ nonprofits, organized food drives, and offered financial education and literacy classes. Drena has developed programs to increase the availability and accessibility of rides partnering with Maricopa County, City of Phoenix, State of Arizona and ASU.  Moreover, Drena has been the key driver of a series of partnerships with iconic brands in Arizona, such as The Phoenix Suns and Mercury, Barrett-Jackson, Phoenix Rising, etc.
Drena was awarded the Young Professional ATHENA, was recognized as Phoenix’s 40 Under 40 and was one of the 2018 Outstanding Women in Business honorees.
Instagram: @drenakusari
Kyle McIntosh is the President and Creative Excitant of MAC6, which he co-founded in 2011.  MAC6 provides both collaborative work spaces and culture focused leadership programs to businesses looking to break through ceilings, its purpose being to build better communities where people and businesses thrive.  Additionally, Kyle sits on the board of Conscious Capitalism Arizona, a local chapter of the global Conscious Capitalism movement, working to bring the articulation of Conscious Capitalism and business as a force for good into education.  Kyle and MAC6 are active investors in early stage high growth potential businesses, which are creating commensurate impact in the world.

The Leadership Lowdown was created to share the REAL story behind valley leaders’ rise to the top, and the truth about what it takes to TRULY succeed in life and business. Hear the raw stories of these leaders’ journeys…the pitfalls, the victories, and all of the heartaches and triumphs in between.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Jodi Low is an accomplished corporate trainer, inspirational speaker, and the Founder and CEO of U & Improved. Jodi has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and executives on how to build a booming business, master a mindset for success, and achieve the lifestyle they desire through heart-fueled leadership.

Through U & Improved—an award-winning personal and professional leadership development company based in Scottsdale—Jodi has redefined traditional leadership training by creating a sustainable and actionable model that is personal, challenging and meaningful to each and every individual who enrolls in any of the two-and-a-half-day experiential training classes. She and her elite training team have advanced the charge in heart-based leadership
development and empower U & Improved graduates with knowledge, tools and awareness to immediately be more effective and responsive leaders at work, home and within their communities.

Among her many accomplishments as a Valley leader, Jodi launched a teen leadership program in 2014 to empower young adults to become more confident, motivated and focused stewards of our future. In 2016, she founded a non-profit arm of the company—the U & Improved Leadership Foundation—that makes the program more accessible to deserving teens.

Jodi has been recognized by industry publications and organizations for her work in leadership development and serves as a source of inspiration within the community. In 2015, she was honored as an “Outstanding Women in Business” by the Phoenix Business Journal and by the Phoenix Suns and National Bank of Arizona with the “Amazing Women” award. She has received both the prestigious “Diversity Leader of the Year” and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce’s “Sterling Award.” She was also awarded a Silver Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 and was a finalist for the Junior League of Phoenix’s Valley Impact Award. Jodi is a devoted single parent who volunteers her time at her daughters’ school programs and with organizations such as Angel Mamas, where she’s served on the board for three years.

 

Wax On Wax Off Body Waxing

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Wax On Wax Off Body Waxing
Imagine the freedom of tossing that razor in exchange for one waxing appointment every 4-6 weeks.
Wax On Wax Off Body Waxing has been specializing in professional, full-body hair removal for men and women since 2006. With more than 40 waxing services, we’ve got you covered from head to toe and everywhere in between.

We’ve earned a 4.9 rating with 500+ social media reviews for all the right reasons. Our technique, product choice and gentle touch create a winning outcome.

Experience body waxing done the right way—one visit is all it takes to see the difference. We know you’ll be hooked from then on.

Lori Corrigan‘s passion is empowering people to feel good about themselves, which is a big reason why she chose a career in aesthetics. Having waxed much of her life, Lori’s focus is upon enhancing clients’ outlook, whether that’s by giving a facial, body treatment or wax service. She’s also run a nationally recognized humane society, as well as spent many years as a professional writer.
Deyna Zinn is an experienced aesthetician and Arizona native. She has a broad spectrum of interests and her career experiences have ranged from horseback guide to engineer. She been in the beauty industry just over 20 years and for most of them has specialized in body waxing and electrolysis.

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dorie Morales with Green Living Magazine and Eco-Conscious Organic Chef Jennifer Johnson

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LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dorie Morales with Green Living Magazine and Eco-Conscious Organic Chef Jennifer Johnson

Dorie Morales is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of Green Living magazine, Arizona’s premiere eco-conscious lifestyle publication. The monthly publication educates, inspires and empowers readers to make eco-conscious choices for a healthy life and healthy planet. Our Vision is a world where we leave the earth a better place today and for future generations.

A magazine veteran, Dorie Morales has been in magazine publishing since 1997. She started at Apartment Guide magazine as a sales representative and was quickly promoted to publisher.

Dorie Morales left Apartment Guide in 2004 to embark on a new business venture: partner in the start-up print publication Apartment Showcase. Three years later, at the height of Apartment Showcase’s success, The Apartment Finder purchased the magazine, and Dorie Morales continued as publisher.

In 2010, Dorie Morales partnered in her second start-up magazine, Green Living Magazine. The magazine was met with warm reception when it debuted, as it provided a functional and fun approach to leading a sustainable life, and continues to do so today.

Dorie Morales is deeply rooted in the Phoenix “green scene.” She is involved in many organizations that focus on sustainability, including the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Forward, Local First Arizona and USGBC Arizona.

Currently, she sits on the board of the USGBC Arizona chapter, planning  committee of Arizona Foundation of Women 2018 Annual Luncheon featuring Ashley Judd who is receiving a Sandra Day O’Connor award,  and past board member of  the Arizona Green Chamber, Phoenix Final Four sustainability committee. In previous years, she served on Arizona Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards committee, sat on the Central branch of the USGBC and was co-chair of the trade show, membership committee, associate member council, and Big Hearts for Little Hands committees of the Arizona Multi-housing Association.

Website: https://greenlivingaz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenlivingazmag/

Twitter.com: https://twitter.com/greenlivingaz

Linked.com: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1071279/

pinterest.com:  https://www.pinterest.com/greenlivingaz/?eq=green%20livi&etslf=7718

Instagram: Greenlivingaz

Chef Jennifer Johnson became a Chef 23 years ago because her son told her he hated her cooking in a Mothers Day Card.  At the time she managed 7 manufacturing facilities around the world in Corporate America and is currently a full time Eco Conscious Organic Chef with a passion to help people learn Health is Wealth and it is not limited to those who can afford it.  She uses Distinct Ingredients, Organically Grown, and Cleanly Made in all aspects of her business:  Full Service Catering, Meal Plans, Food Prep, and Cooking Education. Chef Jennifer’s style of cooking is French/Italian Fusion of American Food using her international training to make quick nutritious meals.  Good Nutritious Food builds a Healthy Body + Mindset Enables you to Perform at Your Peak!

ABOUT LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Ladies Leadership Circle (LLC) is brought to you by the women who lived it, in partnership with Phoenix Business RadioX.  LLC radio is an empowering program for any woman as any topic which affects women will be discussed and “brought to you by the women who lived it.”  Since everything in today’s world affects women every topic is up for discussion such as health, family, faith, career, parenting, community, education, government, pets, cooking, shopping and the list goes on and on.  The LLC mission is simple: we are women inspiring and thriving to celebrate and find a happy positive world while maneuvering and|or facing head on the challenges we face.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

JoAnn Holland‘s experience in different business environments over the past 33 years both for profit and non-profit, including internationally, and in small, medium and fortune 500 companies in addition to her community engagement has given her a unique perspective on leadership-one that contradicts much of what is out there already on the subject-and is reflective of the kind of female leader we need in today’s, at times, unstable and unpredictable business environment, family life, community outreach and political arena.  JoAnn is the curent President and CEO for Central Phoenix Women, Scottsdale Women, East Valley Women and North Valley Women – organizations for women who have established themselves professionally and demonstrated their commitment to the community.  Members are individuals who wish to enhance their leadership by connecting with like-minded women to share information, ideas, contacts and opportunities. Members value relationships that enhance their business, social and community endeavors.

jchollandco@gmail.com
Linkedin.com/in/JoAnn-Holland/

For more than 25 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients move from success to significance.  In 2008, she was awarded the “Mompreneur of the Year Award” for the Southwest. Karen is a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted adviser to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders. In 2016, Karen and her partners sold $99 Social to Wired Investors, affording her the opportunity and time to become a Studio Partner for Business RadioX – serving Arizona-based businesses by increasing their visibility and helping to accelerate the right relationships.

Karen.Nowicki@BusinessRadioX.com
Linkedin.com/in/KarenNowicki/

 

 

Infusionsoft CEO Clate Mask with Purple CRM Chris Lee and Small Business Strategist Pamela Slim

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INFUSIONSOFT CEO CLATE MASK WITH PURPLE CRM CHRIS LEE AND SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIST PAMELA SLIM

Infusionsoft was created for small businesses and since day one, that focus hasn’t changed. We listen to our customers and are committed to providing products that save them time and help them deliver personalized service and grow their businesses.

We are proud to be part of the Phoenix community and it is exciting to see how the Valley is evolving into a successful tech leader. Arizona as a whole is cultivating a talented community that deserves to be recognized for its contributions to the tech industry.

Partners have been pivotal to the growth of Infusionsoft. Earlier this year, we launched Partner Edition specifically to meet the unique needs of consultants and small agencies managing multiple accounts. It was been well-received since launch, with more than 500 agencies already using it and reporting time saved as upwards of 25 hours per month.

We’re always learning and striving to be better. We understand the value of insights from customers, partners, and influencers and take them seriously as we update offerings and create new products.

Disciplined optimism, remaining clear on your purpose, and emotional resiliency are key to not getting mired in the chaos of growing a business.

Clate Mask is the CEO and Co-founder of Infusionsoft, a sales and marketing platform that helps small businesses deliver personalized sales and customer service experiences. Clate was named one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2013 by Goldman Sachs and Business Leader of the Year by the Arizona Technology Council. He is a national speaker and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy. He has a B.A. in Economics from Arizona State University and an MBA and a J.D. from Brigham Young University.

Twitter url: https://twitter.com/ClateMask

LinkedIn url: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clatemask/

Chris Lee has been building websites and working in CRM for 17+ years. He loves that the platforms of today make it possible for any business to have an affordable, active, converting website. He loves moving people from brochure websites to active sales funnels.

https://purplecrm.com/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/azchrislee/

https://www.facebook.com/purplecrm

https://twitter.com/purplecrm

Pamela Slim is an award-winning author, speaker and small business coach. She spent the first 10 years of her business as a consultant to large corporations such as Hewlett-Packard, Charles Schwab and Cisco Systems. In 2005, she started the Escape from Cubicle Nation blog, which led to coaching thousands of entrepreneurs, from martial art studios to software startups. Pam opened a national small business learning laboratory in Mesa, Arizona last year. She published two books with Penguin Portfolio: Escape from Cubicle Nation in 2009, and Body of Work in 2014.

https://pamelaslim.com/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelaslim

https://www.facebook.com/pamslim/

https://twitter.com/pamslim

E1 Jill Smith from Safen Group LLC

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E1 Jill Smith from Safen Group LLC

Jill Smith is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant. Collaborative and outgoing, Jill is always looking for ways to improve efficiencies and effectiveness, both in her business and with those that she consults with. She’s a big fan of processes that improve output and making things happen. Oftentimes the best results come through communication and leadership training.

Currently she is the COO of Safen Group LLC. She and her team are disrupting the collections industry. Safen Group provides Pre-collection services without charging a commission on what’s collected.

www.linkedin.com/in/BecauseJillSaidSo

www.SafenGroup.com

jill.smith@safengroup.com

602-628-0301

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned.  Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”  

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t.  Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better.  Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results.  Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise.

678-591-7868

www.THEPMOSQUAD.com

DESTINATION LIFESTYLE & DESIGN with Brad Leavitt and AFT Construction

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DESTINATION LIFESTYLE & DESIGN with Brad Leavitt and AFT Construction

A Finer Touch Construction (AFT Construction) has assembled a talented team of project managers, construction staff, and support personnel who share a common goal: to build quality projects that exceed the expectations of our clients.  With over 80 years of combined industry experience, we’ve learned the value of quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and long-term relationships. AFT Construction was formed in March, 2013 and is based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

AFT Construction is a leader in providing the highest quality construction services at fair and competitive prices. Our pledge is to add value for our customers and clients through integrity, foresight, and innovation.  We seek to establish long lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding expectations and gaining trust through delivering high levels of professionalism, timeliness, attention to detail, and service-minded customer satisfaction.  Our commitment to this mission enables AFT Construction to be one of the premier construction firms in the Arizona region.

AFT Construction rises above the competition because of our quality, values and customer service. Utilizing our vast subcontractor base and material purchase power, we are committed to offering our customers top services at affordable prices. Communication with our customers is one of our top priorities and something our company takes great pride in.  While the construction industry has often suffered from the lack of proper communication, management of expectations and punctuality, we continue to excel in these areas and are certain this has contributed to our success.

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ABOUT THE destination lifestyle & design RADIO SERIES

The Valley of the Sun is a a HOT destination; and, it’s only partly due to our summer heat. We’ve got it all: from unique desert landscaping to lush golf course communities  *  world renown resorts & spas to funky restaurants & nightlife  *  distinctive & noteworthy artists to family-friendly sports teams. 

Join us the 3rd Friday of every month at 10am as Host, Jeanine Dougherty and Sponsor,  j nine designs, llc, brings you the “destination lifestyle & design” series – shining the spotlight on high-end influencers and the best businesses in Arizona.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

“Incredible interior design doesn’t happen by chance” is a statement shared by Jeanine Dougherty and one not to be taken lightly. As a professional and impeccably trained Designer, Jeanine draws on her instincts and inspiration to develop a style that is a unique blend between creativity and logic, linked to intuitive sociology.

With an ASU Degree in Interior Design and impressive work experience with high-end residential designers; private villa installations in Mexico; hotel property designs in the US and abroad; and, working with local professionals and celebrity clients, Jeanine’s passion shines through and surpasses her clients’ expectations each and every time.

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Alicia Horne with True Mortgage and Group 46:10 Phoenix

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Alicia Horne with True Mortgage and Group 46:10 Phoenix with Chelsea Peitz

A Successful Mortgage Broker Since 2000,  Alicia Horne with True Mortgage offers a unique brokerage that sources out to a multitude of banks. This wide variety of options allows True Mortgage to search and to find the very best interest rate and terms available for that unique borrower.

TrueMortgageLoans.com

602-689-1202

 

For 3 years in a row Group 46:10 Network has been named one of the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends Top 1,000 Real Estate Agents in the United States. Each year they have made this list because their team placed in the Top 250 Real Estate Teams in the country based on number of homes sold. While Kevin Kauffman and Fred Weaver are the driver’s behind this very successful real estate team, the work is carried out by both them and a team of talented professionals and Realtor specialists. Chelsea Peitz and Alexa Moser are the driving force behind Group 46:10’s Marketing & PR Team.

Group 46:10 Network

602-492-4610

Oshana Himot

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Oshana Himot, MBA, is a speaker and organizational coach in the Phoenix area who assists ceo’s and professionals to achieve their goals effectively. She works with people who are making positive changes in their work, such as starting a new business, a new project, a partnership or another way they are moving forward.

Oshana is starting a global training institute in the Phoenix area called Oshana’s Joy Institute. The Institute offers workshops, teleseminars and special programs for youth. Its first program – a teleseminar called ‘Leaping Forward – Achieving Your Goals in 2018 – begins on March 5th. Oshana has a Masters of Business Administration degree in Corporate Finance from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California and is writing a book.

Her website is: OshanaSpeakingCoaching.com

To contact Oshana, call 602-463-6797 or email oshana@oshanaspeakingcoaching.com

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