Like A Real Boss Podcast

Any successful business owner would tell you that their greatest asset are their employees, but making each person feel engaged or apart of the company may be a little difficult.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we sit down with Jill Valdez and she explains the importance of making sure that your employees are engaged and thriving in their position. Jill Valdez spent 17 years as a full-time executive of a non-profit corporation.  In 2016, a corporate restructure caused her to have to figure out what she wanted to do for her new career. She jumped into the for-profit sector and quickly learned that her skills for creating systems and developing people would fill a void. Jill’s passion for helping companies has led her to the launch of LINK … helping companies implement strategies to create engaged employees to get to the next now without pandemonium.     Text LINK to 31996 to receive a FREE Net Level Strategy session wth Jill Valdez

If someone stopped you at the next networking event and asked "So what do you do"? Would you be able to answer in a concise and thoughtful way?  Would you be able to describe your business in a way that it leaves the listener wanting to know more?  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez shares a few tips on how to describe what you offer in an engaging way! Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.  As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified

Are you going to networking events to add another business card to your collection or are you going with building relationships in mind?  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez shares a few very effective ways to make a lasting impression when meeting other entrepreneurs! Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.  As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conqu

It doesn't matter if you've just started your business or if you are a season veteran in the business world going on 20 years.  The one thing that every entrepreneur needs no matter the skill level is being able to network.  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez sits down to talk about the do's and don'ts of networking and they type of networking you should look out for. Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.  As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations

Statistically, a great number of businesses fail due to a number of factors.  They could be poor planning, lack of money, or even pricing themselves out of their market.  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez sits down to talk about a few reasons why businesses fail and what you can do to avoid the same mistakes. Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.  As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: Th

The beauty of being your own boss is setting your own schedule and being able to work around whats important to you.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez takes the time to dispel a few myths centered around the workday of the entrepreneur. Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.  As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found

Your ideas or innovations are more than just a way to earn income, they are a solution to a problem that someone has.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez will share her tools that will hopefully help bring your ideas to reality. Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.   As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training seminars. Tiana's books F'd Up: The Upside of Failure and Undefeatable: Conquering Self-Defeat can be found on Amazo

There are 8 things that every aspiring business owner should have or consider before making the decision to become an entrepreneur.  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, our host Tiana Sanchez takes the time to go over the 8 components that make up the Entrepreneurial Mindset and will help you begin the process of asking yourself some interesting but deep questions. Tiana Sanchez is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author and CEO of a certified Women-Owned business in Southern California. For over 17 years she has served innovative companies across the U.S. and addressed top leaders in both the private and public sector. Her track record of improving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness has garnered her recognition as "Best Executive Coaching" Program by HR.Com, the largest online destination for HR professionals with over 1M subscribers worldwide, and the "Woman of Distinction" Award.   As CEO, her team provides world-class leadership programs, specialized keynote presentations, and certified training s

With a passion forbusiness development,KenaFuller set out to build a consulting firm revered for its hands-on expertise, expansive knowledge, and award-winning services.Aligned with her education in Global Business Management, Marketing, and Small Business Enterprise, it is her 20 years of experience in business development, management, sales and marketing that provides each client with a level of professional prowess that is unsurpassed.As Executive Director of Fuller Management, Kena is adamant about client engagement andoverall customer satisfaction. Focusing in the areas of strategic planning and implementation, Kena’s clients consistently yield a sustained increase in overall revenue production, customer conversion and retention, ensuring successful business growth. Personally,managing everyclient account, it is her careful attention to detail and integrated strategy that has helped grow client revenue by more than $1.95 Million dollars each year. With a consistent focus on expanding margins, clients see

Do you have dreams of becoming an Entrepreneur but you are waiting for someone to present you with the perfect opportunity?  If your answer is yes, then tune in to this episode of Like a Real Boss where Matthew Wolfhardt tells us about the very unique way he started his brand. Raised in Southern California, with family roots in Germany, Matthew began his career in the fashion industry in 1997 after graduating from Brooks College in Long Beach, California. It was during his time at Brooks that he developed an interest in fashion design. He has worked in the design of young men, junior apparel, handbags, and decided to launched his own line of fine leather accessories including handbags, belts, bands, and weekenders. Designing and producing under the WOLFHARDT label since 2004, WOLFHARDT products can be found in stores throughout the world as well as online at www.WOLFHARDT.com.

Most people think that having a great product or service is all that you will need to attract customers, but what about you reason or "why"?  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, we sit down with expert Storyteller Mellissa Tong and she explains that having a great story is instrumental in gaining a following.   Mellissa Tong directs and produces award-winning broadcast TV commercials and digital content for Fortune 500 and B2B companies such as Nissan, Verizon, CBS, Wells Fargo, and California Department of Health, just to name a few. She successfully assists Small to Medium-sized businesses and helps them craft their stories on video. Tong has a passion for directing and producing independent feature films and documentaries. She is a sought-after Public Speaker and On-camera Coach for "How To Be A Rock Star On Camera" and "Finding, Speaking, and Marketing Your Big Why™"

Every day you’re driven nuts by the people around you making common sense errors and irrational decisions. Imagine what life would look like if you didn’t have to waste time and energy dealing with stubborn, clueless, argumentative, defensive, or apathetic coworkers! Thank goodness Eric M. Bailey translates decades of brain science research into every-day language, helping you break through common communication barriers that will improve every relationship in your life. Whether you work in the executive suite or on the front-line, this book will teach you how to cure the stupidity all around you. Eric M. Bailey, President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group Consulting, helps humans experience how brain science can change every relationship in your life. Eric developed a methodology that engages emotional feelers, analytical thinkers, and everyone in-between.  Eric’s work has been used by Google, US Air Force, Los Angeles County and many others around the world. Eric has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Or

Have you ever thought about selling products on Amazon but didn't know where to start?  Do you have some background in sales but not sure how to REALLY sell online? In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Stephen Sommers speaks of humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar business!  Stephen is a co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, an education platform that teaches members how to create a 5-7 figure income stream selling products on Amazon. He and his business partner, Robert Rickey, are both 7-figure Amazon sellers, and serial entrepreneurs who have built Marketplace SuperHeroes, as well as a full Freight Company and Accountancy Service for Amazon sellers. They have spoken all over the world, helping over 3,800 individuals build real, sustainable, and global businesses on Amazon selling boring, everyday items across multiple markets (not just .com!).

Have you ever wondered what it was like when E-Commerce giant Amazon was getting started?  Or how it would be to strike out and take a chance on something that interests you?  Tune in to this episode of Like a Real Boss where Nathen Hirsch talks about the wild days of E-Commerce and Amazon. Nathan Hirsch is a serial entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He started his first eCommerce business out of his college dorm room and has sold over $30 million online. He is now the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He regularly appears on leading podcasts, such as Entrepreneur on Fire, and speaks at live events about online hiring tactics.

As a leader, you may be tasked with focusing on many tasks at one time and as any honest boss will tell you, that will take some practice each day.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Chris Denny explains how attention to detail equates to everyday excellence.  He also shares tips and pitfalls to look out for when you are asking your team to pay more attention to detail. Attention to Detail is about developing everyday excellence, every day. Individuals and companies learn how to become more detail-oriented to reduce errors, increase productivity, and improve overall quality.  Chris Denny is a researcher, trainer, consultant, and business owner. When he is not running a business or spending time with his family, he is researching attention to detail or helping others become more detail-oriented.  http://attentiontodetail.com Chris delivers training workshops and seminars for companies and government organizations and conducts one on one coaching for high-value employees. Attention To Detail training is ava

In the high paced and high pressure world of sales, you can get wrapped up in the numbers and trying to sell your product.  Have you ever taken the time to stop and ask yourself if what you are selling actually serves others?  In this episode of Like A Real Boss, Daniel Blue tells us his story and how makes sure that he starts his day with a purpose to serve others.   Daniel is the owner of Quest Education. He educates business owners on self-directed retirement accounts to help them accomplish their financial goals. Daniel has worked with over 1,200 business owners and was recently recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Most American’s don’t know what a self-directed retirement account is but Daniel is determined to change that and bring awareness to how beneficial having one can be.

No matter the industry, every business owner has run into the issue of finding funding and this is something that can help you develop or stop you dead in your track.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Thomas Slaughter shares some innovative yet SUPER simple ideas of how to secure funding that can help every business owner no matter where you are in your journey. Thomas J. Slaughter is an Entrepreneur and Management Consultant with expertise in Organizational Leadership, Strategic Management, and Information Technology Services Management. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Strategic Intent Consulting Group, Inc. (SICG), a dynamic Business Consulting Firm that helps entrepreneurs, start-ups, small-medium size businesses, and faith-based organizations navigate through the choppy waters of doing business by helping them in the areas of Information Technology, Cyber Security, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Formation, and Business Strategies!

A great business idea will do no good without an audience to share it with.  In this episode of lLike a Real Boss, Frank Kitchen and he explains the importance of finding your target audience and what it takes to keep them and gain more. Frank Kitchen is the Founder of Frank Kitchen Enterprises, LLC. His Keynote Speeches, Educational Workshops and Training Programs Educate, Elevate and Empower Leaders around the world to live their Dreams by implementing his “Live F.R.E.S.H.” Methodology. The methodology challenges individuals to dedicate their time, talents, team and treasures to be positive difference makers and life changers in their communities, organizations, workplaces, and schools

So you've built your site, now what?  Have you thought of ways to keep your audience coming back for more?  Luckily, in this episode of Like a Real Boss, Demetrious Reed shares his 7 steps to Hook and Keep Your Target Audience. Demetrious is passionate about marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, emerging technology, web design, and graphic design. He uses his talents to help entrepreneurs, public figures, entertainers and businesses determine their business goals, target audience, brand, and their marketing roadmap. 

In today's digital age, your website is your first impression, your storefront, and most importantly your hardest working employee.  In this episode of Like a Real Boss, Demetrious Reed shares his tips to build a winning website for your business. Demetrious is passionate about marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, emerging technology, web design, and graphic design. He uses his talents to help entrepreneurs, public figures, entertainers and businesses determine their business goals, target audience, brand, and their marketing roadmap.