🎙️ "Unlocking Secrets of Success: Gossip, Rivalry, and Pricing in Business" 🌟 Join host Tiffany Rufino on another fun episode of "Great to Greater" as she sits down with the incredible Kara King, the reigning queen of Kara King Esthetics! Prepare to dive deep into the juiciest and most tantalizing topics that will leave you hungry for more. 🗣️In this service based episode, Tiffany and Kara spill the beans on "Gossiping with Clients" Discover the jaw-dropping tales of beauty industry gossip, c...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Tiffany Rufino is joined by Business Strategist, Renee DeVincenzo, as they dive into the question: "Can Content Creation Still be Original?" From discussing the importance of authenticity in content creation to sharing their own experiences with imposter syndrome, Tiffany and Renee provide practical advice and insightful tips for any business owner looking to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. But that's not all! This dynamic duo also tackles other pressing business topics, including the ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Join in as your podcast host, Tiffany Rufino, (Business Therapist), and special guest Rita Ernst, a Positivity Influencer/Industrial Org Psychologist and Author, on this episode of "Great to Greater." Together, they explore the question of whether customer service is becoming a luxury in today's business world. Tiffany and Rita delve into the reasons behind this perception and offer practical tips for companies looking to prioritize their customer service. Listen in as they discuss the importanc...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 10
How do you find your passion? What self-help books or Guru’s should you follow? Listen in as Ace joins Tiffany in a conversation on his journey and how it can jumpstart yours. There is so much wisdom Ace has to share, and he will be back! Visit his site to sign up for a waitlist on his book, check out his programs and follow him on social media: www.Acethespeaker.com. To book with Tiffany for a free consultation about your journey, please go to TiffanyRufino.com/booking Don’t forget to like, sub...
Apr 18, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Diddy Vazquez is a Proctor Gallagher consultant. Visit www.DiddyVazquez.com, and Diddy Vazquez on tiktok and FB. The beauty in our connection an instant friendship is that Diddy is analytical and applies practices amongst other things as a consultant. I take a different approach but with the same intentions. Bringing consultants together to provide solutions and collaborate, and not compete, is the ultimate brain rush. This will not be the last of our conversations, and we are excited for your f...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Listen in on Teresa Rand and Tiffany Rufino, two female business consultants, as they navigate current business challenges! Also visit Teresa’s website at https://www.teresarandconsulting.com/ and her podcast channel at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boss-lady-podcast/id1524333841 . Enjoy and don’t forget to like subscribe and share!! Thank you Teresa for the conversation!!...
Mar 16, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Talking through our journey of public speaking: -Jeff’s journey and mine -Your material versus someone else’s message -Delivering over the computer versus in person and more! Share your thoughts on FB, Instagram and tiktok. Don’t forget to like subscribe and share!!
Feb 21, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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Feb 14, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Today’s Podcast really challenges how things are moving forward in business. -First we discuss how meeting for coffee and how business events feel like a new thing after Covid. For example, do we use digital cards to be eco-friendly, less costly and also to feel safe? -Then we discuss Quiet Hiring; How moving someone in slowly and kicking someone out quickly can destroy the culture of an organization without proper communication. -Finally, Quiet income. A female police officer was fired after it...
Feb 07, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Cancel culture is turning on celebrities whose children followed their footsteps- through the door. How is that different in everyday business? Would you hook a friend up with a job? Would you take over the family business? Does skill play a part anymore or is it all in who you know? Or is this a case of: If you’re in someone else’s business, who is minding yours?
Jan 31, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join us as we recap our recent Great to Greater event and share our plans for events in the future.
Jan 24, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Source Article Recently, a hospital settled with an applicant they rejected. The rejection was cited as being due to the applicant's disability. Why do businesses behave this way? It's incredibly easy to accommodate both employees and customers in various situations. Join us for a discussion.
Jan 24, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Balenciaga has made a number of controversial moves lately- is it too late for them to turn their reputation around?
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 60
You start a new job, but have 30, 60, or 90 days to not mess up….is it necessary? Why is it done? How does it negatively affect both sides? And what’s the solution…listen for a great conversation that develops into more!
Nov 15, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 59
If you have a huge social media presence, do you owe it to anyone to have integrity or morals in your posts? Also, who decides what self-made “illionaires” do with their wealth? And Finally…The Great to Greater Event with more details!!!!!
Nov 01, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 58
It happens often. We hear a friend speak negatively about themselves and we refuse to let them. Yet we speak to ourselves twice as rough, before noon! Then at work, during performance reviews, we have to speak to our strengths-but not too much, because “There’s always room for improvement and you do not want to look like you know it all.” How do you find the line with bragging and advocating for your success? If you don’t celebrate yourself, who will? Are self performance reviews intended to tel...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 57
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Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 56
So many questions come up when we discuss leadership on this episode.. -Do we need the title of leader or manager? Is one better than the other? -Do we need the role in every area, or can employees be empowered to take the lead? -In setting expectations, how does wordings like “within reason” or “at your discretion”, create issues on the front line? - Is creating hierarchy a false advertisement for growth and more of an opportunity to create distance between Execs and the front line? *Bonus conv...
Oct 04, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Do you need to dress for the job you want, the job you have or the money you make? Who decides? Does it impact your team positively - like they can strive to make more money? Does it impact your team negatively - like you are flaunting your title and money? How does it impact first impressions with customers? Intimidating or intriguing? We need you to weigh in!! Join the conversation on the latest TikTok video for The_io_shrink - don’t forget to like, subscribe and share!
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 54
What is Quiet Firing? It could be: - Bullying in the workplace - No cause for termination, so a leader creates an environment that pushes the employee out - Leadership fear of having open and honest communication with an employee In this week's episode, we define and coin "Quiet Firing," provide scenarios, and then debate how to address it. Who is held accountable? What creates the motivation behind quiet firing? When is it okay? Shoutout to everyone who shared leadership tips on last week's epi...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 53
Quite a few listeners requested this topic….so much so that it cannot fit into one episode! Situation: Mental Health Awareness and Accommodations are becoming more prominent in the workplace. Companies realize employees need more support, yet there is a shortage of therapists, a lack of training on emotional intelligence and mentorship for leaders, and the rest of a team who feels left in the dark and overworked. Let’s start the conversation. *It is important to note we are not Doctors. Mental H...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 52
On this episode, Tiffany and Jeff address: - Netflix documentary about AND1, and how AND1 changed its business direction - Real life scenarios of how No, can really lead to Yes, in your career or business - How to view roadblocks as a trampoline, through disappointment in the moment Thank you for joining our conversation- don’t forget to subscribe and share! *Accepting applications for sponsors, please email info@tiffanyrufino.com *Share your thoughts through TikTok (Duet, Stitch or comment on l...
Sep 06, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 51
This topic quickly grows into a passionate conversation about doing what is expected on paper, and then what is expected to demonstrate value for the future. Join us for the debate around whether or not employees should be penalized for doing what is expected, or rewarded for sacrificing time, energy and creativity in off time. Listen to the end where we really narrow does what ends up resulting into great partnerships.
Aug 30, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Picture this: You are at work, doing your job, and a customer continuously throws things at you. When the fifth item hits you, you react and grab the customer and aggressively push them out the door. The following day you wake up and find that there is a viral video showing you grabbing a customer and shoving them out the door. The company has emailed you an urgent meeting invite, and your family is calling you non-stop. Is social media a friend....or foe???
Aug 23, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Welcome back! We missed you and the Podcast! It has a new look, a slight new vibe, and the same great conversations. Join us as we tackle the debate of Working From Home vs. Working in the Office from both the management and employee point of view. Share your thoughts on TikTok by commenting on @the_io_shrink newest video.
Aug 16, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 48
One causes the other, both cause feelings.
Jul 17, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Ever feel like you just don’t wanna? We talk a little about how your mood can affect the simplest task and how you may perceive situations.
Jul 15, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 46
We talk through our own case studies of being a customer in different environments.
Jul 13, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 45
If you could invite three celebrities to join you for dinner, who would they be?
Jul 10, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Why do we get challenged with saying no? How do we fix it?
Jul 08, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 43