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On today’s Tough Love for Business podcast, hosts Mike McKay and Jackie Zach discuss the importance of having fun in business. They emphasize the need to approach business with a mindset that sees it as enjoyable and competitive, like a game. Mike explains that our perception of work as tedious is a choice, and by reframing it, we can find

Mike McKay and Jackie Zach tackle the concept of “tough love” on this episode of the Tough Love for Business podcast. Mike recounts a recent experience where his direct approach was perceived as harsh. He emphasizes that true coaching involves pushing clients out of their comfort zones to help them achieve their goals. He explains that while some may label

Don’t worry about conventional wisdom and what other people think or do. Thinking outside the box along the Twisted Path helps innovation.

Tony tries to immerse himself in as many opportunities as possible. He focuses on working together and building community as a team.

Mary’s biggest learning as a business owner as stoicism teaches you, it takes longer than you want it to take. You have to be willing to stick with it.

Polco is using both polling and science to create massive amounts of information for schools, municipalities, and organizations.

Ben Kvalo, a leader of the video gaming industry in the Midwest decided to “bring the work to the talent” instead of making the talent all move to California.

Mike Dover’s interview brings a scope of thought and discussion that is unusual because of the employee-owned nature of The Wagner Companies.

In their latest podcast episode on Tough Love for Business, hosts Jackie Zach and Mike McKay tackle the challenge of handling objections, particularly focusing on the common “I need to think about it” response. They advocate for addressing this objection upfront, incorporating it into their initial purpose statement to set clear expectations from the start. Mike advises acknowledging the objection

Christopher is a lifelong entrepreneur and talent connector. He reflects on how he seized opportunities given to him and turned them into a successful career.