Episodes
Libby's brother joins the conversation on social media! Evan and Libby help Nicki learn what not to do on Instagram, as well as how to build and engage your audience!
Published 08/11/20
Hear Nicki nerd out over her favorite things: time management and productivity! Learn different techniques to make the most of your day. They also set the stage for 4 weeks of challenges where Libby and Nicki will try different "success habits". Check out the calendar on Order of Operations social media to join in on the fun!
Published 08/04/20
Libby gets to interview Nicki and a very special guest Ronnie White for this episode! Join them as they discuss investing in real estate and the stock market. Learn what NOT to do with your money and how to make your money work for you!
Published 07/28/20
Nicki and Libby review their favorite conventions and conferences, what they look forward to learning, and how to be on the other side and plan (small) conventions! Find out about Libby and Nicki's differing opinions on fluff during this punderful episode.
Published 07/20/20
In celebration of spending the weekend together, Libby and Nicki discuss networking! Learn who they like to network with, how to network if it's not the most natural thing for you and some tips for using LinkedIn! Be sure you're ready for your next convention!
Published 07/14/20
Join Nicki and Libby as they go on a bit of a rant as they dive into a discussion all about goals! Starting out with SMART goals, then getting into setting difficulty levels and time frames. Get to know the ladies behind the mics a little better as they share their experiences along with personal and professional goals!
Published 07/07/20
To wrap up the series on employment, Libby and Nicki chat with Jodi Joostberns from the top performing Mathnasium ownership group on internal promotions. They explore what career paths look like in their organizations as well as when internal promotions go well and how to avoid them going poorly!
Published 06/29/20
In the second to last episode of the series, Libby and Nicki review 2 articles on employee retention. Learn some practical ways to keep your team engaged and meet Libby's new friend!
Published 06/22/20
On episode 3 of 5, Libby brings her rockstar team member Youngkun (Center Director and regional trainer) to discuss training for new and veteran employees as well as high and low performers!
Published 06/15/20
In part 2 of 5, Nicki and Libby discuss the interview phase of the hiring process. Hallie Gammon, Personnel Director for another multi-unit Mathnasium Learning Center organization, joins to share best practices from her experience!
Published 06/08/20
Nicki and Libby are joined by Casey Daveldek, Talent Coordinator for the Temple team, to discuss recruiting the top candidates with a strong online presence and the top recommended platforms. Learn how to have a great profile that brings candidates to "swipe right"!
Published 06/01/20
Starting out with a review of some facts and statistics, Nicki and Libby lay out the basics of burnout then get into their own experiences with work related stress. Annette, the artist and advocate behind "TheBurntOutBrain", joins them for a conversation about her Instagram account and community. They then wrap up with Problems of the Week submissions!
Published 05/26/20
Nicki and Libby offer two conflicting... well, actually, complimentary perspectives in the role that data plays in decision making. They'll discuss big decisions they've made as well as interview Sam Larimer from another multi-center Mathnasium group on how he uses data in his strategy and leadership.
Published 05/19/20
Innovation can be tricky when part of a franchise. Often you are given bounds by which to operate, but many times you need to break new ground to be successful. In this episode, Libby and Nicki discuss ways their teams have innovated, when you should start innovating, and tips to help you begin. They also interview Derek Pipkorn who has been part of Mathnasium for 2 years and has been pushing back boundaries the whole time!
Published 05/12/20
Nicki and Libby break down the formula for being a great leader by sharing best practices and stories of where they have gone wrong in the past. In this episode, they discuss:
Effective communication with your team
Developing a clear company vision
The difference between authority and leadership
Establishing connections with your key players
Empowering and enabling your team to get the job done
Technical knowledge
Published 05/04/20
Hear all about who the ladies behind Order of Operations are! Find out how they met as well as some honest first impressions. As the start of their podcast journey, find out the start of their Mathnasium journeys, pivotal moments and what they do now.
Published 04/27/20
Nicki and Libby regularly sit down to discuss all aspects of navigating the business world and leading teams in their roles as Directors of Operations for large portfolio Mathnasium franchisees.
Published 04/26/20