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Tough Love for Business Podcast Archive

Find previous episodes of topics that you might have missed.
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Law of Displacement

Law of displacement says that no two things can occupy the same space at the same time. Positive and negative thoughts can’t occupy the same space at the same time. Still not sure what it is? Learn more about the Law of Displacement, how this idea works with your comfort zone and how it may affect the trajectory of your
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Business is too hard

“It’s too hard” is the phrase that comes up when we have to wrestle with situations. Listen as Mike and Jackie tackle the limiting beliefs that we set for ourselves and how to break them. It’s all in your mindset, so let’s figure out how to break out. Is business too hard? Click to take advantage of a complimentary business
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Being Late is a Choice

Learn why the choice to be late is self-sabotage. This proves to yourself that you are not to be trusted with the most basic of tasks. Where else does this show up in your life, relationships & business? Mike & Jackie will discuss these self-sabotaging habits and how to overcome the obstacle. Are you self-sabotaging? Take advantage of a complimentary
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Business Lessons from Bucks and Packers

Lessons from the sports world directly translate to the business world. Listen as Mike & Jackie compare the Milwaukee Bucks season to the first game of the Green Bay Packers 2021 season. Building or developing a team? Pay particularly close attention to the teamwork, leadership & management aspects discussed!  Does your team need some improvement? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in
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Do I have enough cash flow to hire at a competitive wage?

Most business owners think they can’t afford to pay another employee but don’t know for sure. On today’s episode we discuss how to use a cash flow forecast and other important tools to invest in hiring the right people at the right competitive wage.   Realize you need a better handle on cash and your financials?  Click here & take advantage
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Business lessons from watching window cleaning

We can learn a lot about business from having our windows cleaned periodically. When they are freshly washed, everything’s more vivid. Over time our windows get dirty again and we don’t even realize it. Same thing happens in business. We’ll discuss areas that should be checked & cleaned periodically. Have some areas that need a good cleaning? Take advantage of
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Business Lessons from an NBA Championship journey

We’ll discuss the lessons learned from the Milwaukee Bucks 2021 championship journey & how to apply them to your business. Business owners can take lessons like leadership, working as a team, focus, discipline, learning, motivation and many more from this. Need someone to take a look at the results you have & help you to focus on the right things?
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What is a Unique Hiring Proposition or why should I work for you?

Did you know that marketing to hire employees is just as important as getting new clients? It’s more important than ever to be able to tell prospective employees why they should come work in your business. How do I start the hiring process? We’ll discuss the first steps to a better unique hiring proposition. Need help to get started? Take
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Leadership lessons to attract a championship team

How can you tell if you’re leading your way to a championship team?  Wondering why your team is not listening to you? Do you have team coordination? Are you getting in the way of your team doing their best work?  “A” leader are what attracts “A” players to your team. Want to know more about how to be an “A”
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Are you seeking perfection in your decision making? Stop it!

In today’s episode Jackie & Mike discuss choosing wisely between two good options when neither one is perfect. Indecision when things aren’t perfect causes inactivity. Inactivity slows down momentum and does not solve any problems or grow any business. Learn about this decision making process. Need help making decisions more quickly? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to
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