In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses the importance of aligning personal and professional goals as we approach 2025.  She emphasizes the need for effective systems and processes in business, the integration of personal well-being into goal setting, and the significance of financial health through the Profit First philosophy.  Additionally, she highlights the value of networking and building relationships to enhance business success. Takeaways include: Work-life integration is crucial...

Meet Anthony Blanco, Certified Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience working with high performance businesses and individuals.  He will share his 3UC Method, which will help you Unlock, Unleash, and how to align your business and life goals to create an Undeniable Life! In this conversation, Coach Anthony discusses the importance of integrating personal and business goals, emphasizing the need for clarity and focus in achieving success.  The discussion highlights the significance...

Being a business owner has its share of struggles.  It is a daily grind to solve problems for our clients and our business, and overcoming those obstacles in a way that brings us energy and joy can be a significant challenge.  Listen in to learn some ways to identify what is holding you back, and embrace your ability to find solutions and succeed.   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com 

Have you ever considered owning a franchise, but didn't know how to get started?  Meet Adam Goldman.  Adam is a franchise coach and franchise owner himself that has worked on all sides of this area of business.  We discuss what is the right area of business for you to consider as a franchise, how much you should be prepared to invest, and what experience do you need to get started. Connect with Adam at www.franchisecoach.net for a free consultation session. Kirsten Flory is the President...

Your ability to generate sales and income for your business centers around three things:  Prospecting Customers Leverage   Join us as we discuss the importance of each area, and how you can identify and create a sales process that maximizes your sales. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com 

Have you ever considered sharing your expertise with others in an online format?  Meet Caitlin Bacher, who has created a guide to grow and scale your online course with her "Scale with Success" formula.  Caitlin shares her insights in to how to get your ideas formatted into a course to sell, and create passive income for you and your business. Enroll in Caitlin's FREE Masterclass at www.caitlinbacher.com   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate, and...

How we communicate with each other can have a major impact on the results we seek.  On this episode we discuss how to be clear, how to use words effectively, and the value of asking questions to clarify, acknowledge and support.  It's easier thank you think! Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com  buildingsuccess communication communicationstyles impact results Clarity words  

Meet Annie Myers, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with Feldmeyer Financial.  Annie walks us through what the econony is doing in today's market, and what to be prepared for.  In any economic cycle, it is best to understand what is impactful to your financial life, and what areas are best to stay to course.   Connect with Annie at www.feldmeyerfinancial.com    Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. ...

When you are feeling stuck and unmotivated, how do you get the ball rolling to get things done?  I've been there, too, and I want to share with you on this episode exactly how to overcome procrasination.  We discuss: How to get moving from a place of inactivity What to do first How to maintain momentum Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com overcomingprocrastination motivation...

Meet Danielle J. Martin. She is a TV host, podcaster, coach, entrepreneur, and personal brand expert.  Danielle has used her on-air journalism background to coach women how to create their own personal brand.  We discuss why this is an important part of developing yourself and your business, and what things you can do right now to elevate your personal brand. Danielle is the host of the Behind the Spotlight podcast and the Rise & Thrive Conference taking place this August in Topeka,...

How many times have you felt like everyone around you had all the answers?  If you are someone who wants to level up your influence, client base, and spot at the table, then this episode is for you.  We discuss: Imposter syndrome Building confidence How to prepare so you are ready to face those "smarter" people Developing questions to set yourself apart   Anyone can develop what it takes to make an impact! Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and...

April Roberts is the founder of Vixen Gathering, and as a high-achieving former attorney and financial advisor, with degrees from Vanderbilt and Notre Dame, April understand the societal pressures facing women that often lead to burnout.   She hosts the podcast Vixen Voice, where she shares stories of Gen X women that have shed the traditional definition of success to pursue their life's true passion. April works with driven women to raise your money mindset, increase your income, and own...

I am pleased to share that I have just released a NEW online course!  The Commercial Real Estate Toolbox. If you are a licensed real estate agent, and intereseted in expanding your area of expertise into Commercial Real Estate, than this course is for you!  I own an operate a commercial real estate brokerage in a smaller market, and what I've found over my career, is that there is a lack of commercial real estate experts in smaller markets. That is a great opportunity for you! Download the...

Sales is a factor in all business.  Whether we are slling a product or a service, to be able to make a profit, sales need to happen.  Listen in as Nikki Rausch, The Sales Maven, shares her strategies for transforming the misunderstood process of selling. As a special resource to listeners, download Nikki's FREE eBook: Closing The Sale through the link below: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sbmindset And Connect with Nikki on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursalesmaven Instagram:...

The Small Business Mindset is celebrating with our 100th episode!  Since the launch in the fall of 2019, there have been LOTS of changes that have happened in our world and business.  Host Kirsten Flory shares her lessons learned from creating this podcast to changes in her life and business.  If you are ready to start a new venture, or launch a new idea, this episode is for you! buildingsuccess celebration milestones 100thepisode  

CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game, Dre Baldwin joins us as a guest on this episode of The Small Business Mindset.  Dre was a professional athlete, and spent nine years playing basketball all over the world.  His career was a bit untraditional - in that he was a walk-on player at his Division III College, and had to utilize his non-athletic abilities to get noticed by recruiters.  It's something you can implement to increase your game on or off the court. Listen in to see how Dre invented...

Starting a business can be very exciting.  Creating your own product or service to sell, deciding upon your own marketing strategy, and who to hire to help you achieve these goals is the dream of all business owners.  But what is your ultimate goal?   On this episode of The Small Business Mindset, we discuss all of the life cycles of a business - from starting up and being a solo-entrepreneur to nearing retirement and having a profitable business to sell.  Join in on our conversation and...

In our business and personal financial world, the areas where we generate income is something to watch and grow.  Your abilility to not only maxamize your primary income, but also create multiple lines of income will help you to grow your wealth and have financial stability throughout your life and career.  The three areas we discuss include: Primary Income Retirement Income Passive Income   Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The...

We all have it.  That pesky "D" word in our lives.  What are we talking about?  Debt.   As business owners, Debt can be a way to achieve goals if managed correctly, or it can be debilitating and allow us to fail.  Let's get honest about the debt in both our personal lives and our business.   Jennifer Kirmse is a business advisor who works in the banking industry.  She has worked with businesses large and small to assess their financial status, approve them for loans and advise them on a...

As business owners, our eye is on how to grow our business through the income we generate.  More sales equals more income, right?  In this episode, we get granular on the three financial areas of your business (i.e. Income, Expenses and Profit) to get down to the real (and hard) question: Is your business profitable? Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com profitfirst buildingsuccess...

Getting frustrated, and then solving a problem was how Frankie Elder-Reedy launched her new company WRAX.  Frankie loves to exercise, and when her curvy figure didn't allow for her to be comfortable doing that activity she loved, she wondered if other women were experiencing the same thing?  On this episode of The Small Business Mindset, we take a deep dive into how Frankie took an idea and took the steps to turn it into a product and a brand. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of...

The success you are after is achieved by hard work, perserverance, and most importantly: solving BIG PROBLEMS.  Believe it or not, your ability to find solutions to problems (however big or small) sets you up to solve even bigger problems.  Not everyone is comfortable solivng problems, as their fear gets in the way.  To achieve BIG success, you need to get comfortable solving BIG problems.   On this episode, we uncover some ways to tackle those big problems, and achieve the success you...

Kim and Dave McPherson are the owners of McP Insurance Solutions, and specialize in health insurance for you and your business.  Kim was a small business owner working in the healthcare field as an occupational therapist.  She worked with patients one on one to create healthier lifestyles, as well as working on the administrative side through insurance claim filing and benefits.  Dave is a mechanical engineer by trade, and has used his skills to create pathways and strategies to better...

Kathi Reuter was an elementary school teacher.  When her children were born, she looked forward to being a stay at home mom.  A few years later, Kathi and her husband realized that one income was not enough to support their growing family.  Kathi needed to go back to work. Listen in to hear how Kathi leveraged a passion for fitness with an at home business idea to create an income to not only pay the bills, but a sustainable and thriving business venture that changed their lives! Kathi is...