In today's episode, we will feature an interview with our host, Tina Sue, as a special guest on the HR Empowerment Podcast. In this episode, Tina talks with hosts Wendy Sellers and JC about helping professionals in various fields, with a focus on recruiting, training, and general leadership. They explore how a business advisor can be a valuable employee benefit, fostering both personal and company growth. Tina shares her background, including her journey from finance to HR, highlighting the pivo...
Nov 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 23
Entrepreneurs are, by nature, aspiring leaders. They know that if you don't ask for what you want, there's a high likelihood you won't receive it. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to gather data, seek advice, and make informed requests to advance their careers. In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue's sits down with Jennifer McCollum, international speaker, leadership expert and CEO of Linkage, an SHRM company. Jennifer is also the author of 'In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Ri...
Oct 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 22
Are you curious about the importance of fostering respect in the workplace? Have you ever considered whether it has something to do with your personal life? In this episode, Tina dives into the deep subject of respect with leadership expert Gina Cox ( www.genacox.com ). Discover respect's profound impact on relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. Learn how leaders can set the tone for respectful workplace culture and gain actionable insights on creating positive connections in your ...
Oct 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 21
In today's episode of Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue interviews D'arcy Webb, an award-winning voice and speech teacher with over three decades of experience. D'arcy specializes in helping people, especially women, discover their voices and communicate with power, eloquence, and heart. D'Arcy has had a remarkable journey, from aspiring actress to becoming a renowned voice coach. She shares her story of self-discovery and how she found her true calling in teaching voice and speech. In thi...
Oct 17, 2023•45 min•Ep. 20
Are you a woman feeling tired of being unheard? Do you feel you lack the confidence to communicate effectively in business? Our expert guests share valuable insights and actionable tips to help women overcome common communication pitfalls in this podcast episode. From overexplaining and using fillers like "um" and "ah" to qualifying your statements, this podcast episode dives deep into the challenges women face. Our speakers will also provide practical exercises to help women enhance communicati...
Oct 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 19
On today's episode of Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue interviews Ronica Cleary, an award-winning publicist, the founder, and driving force behind Cleary Strategies, a dynamic firm specializing in public relations, media placements, and crisis management for both industry leaders and corporations. Boasting over a decade of extensive communications experience, Ronica possesses an innate understanding of the intricacies of the media landscape. With over a decade of hands-on experience navig...
Oct 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 18
Today’s episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast is going to be a special one. Tina will have a conversation with a returning guest, Kristina Paider, affectionately known as KP by her friends and colleagues. KP is a world-class storyteller, screenplay writer, speech writer, writing coach, and best-selling author of The Hollywood Approach. In their previous episode, Kristina delved into the profound concepts of the Hollywood Approach and how its principles can be effectively applied to both p...
Sep 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 17
Melissa Swink, the founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co, is a business and time management consultant, speaker, and trainer who is passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in developing profitable and scalable businesses that they love. Along with her team of dedicated virtual assistants, Melissa provides full-service VA support to help businesses grow sustainably and avoid burnout. Melissa values equity and integrity and takes pride in helping clients rediscover their entrepreneurial exc...
Sep 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 16
Let's face it: taxes are often a source of discomfort for many of us. Nonetheless, they are an integral part of the entrepreneur's journey, regardless of our preferences. It might appear that as our profits increase, so do our tax burdens, but we mustn't underestimate the significance of taxes and all the intricacies involved in the annual return process. It's more than just another task; it requires attention and consideration. On today's episode of Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue inter...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 15
Ever wondered how much you should be paying yourself as a business owner? Dive into the intricacies of owner compensation, mindset, and planning for profitability. In this episode of Women Choosing Growth, Tina Sue joins the Catapult Your Business show by Cultivate Advisors. The conversation revolves around the challenges business owners face when deciding their compensation. Tina emphasizes the importance of a proactive mindset, planning, and the "profit first" mentality. She also touches upon ...
Aug 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 14
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue will talk about the vital role of prioritizing profit in business through a "Profit First" mentality. She will highlight the significance of making profit a foundational priority in your business plan, rather than an afterthought. This mindset shift ensures that profit remains a consistent focus, even amidst changing circumstances. Tina will also share how the ‘Profit First’ approach involves allocating a predetermined percentage ...
Aug 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue interviews Mylee Xiong, the owner of GingeRootz, an amazing Asian restaurant located in Appleton, Wisconsin. As we all know, success is not a straight line, and Mylee had to overcome numerous obstacles to become the successful business owner that she is today. She shares with us her story and why she believes that having the right mindset is the key to achieving your goals. Mylee always wanted to be her own boss and run a business, b...
Aug 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 12
Growing your business is one thing, but growing it with a clear strategy is another. Today, we'll be discussing a growth strategy that involves acquisition. When most people hear about acquisition, they think about acquiring another company and merging it with their own. However, what we are going to talk about today is the opposite - being acquired. Being acquired can be a strategy for business growth. You may be wondering, isn't being acquired usually the ultimate goal, where you sell your bus...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 11
Have you ever stopped to think about the story behind your favorite brands? It's not just about the products they offer - every brand has a unique story to tell, a journey that has led them to where they are today. And if you're a business owner, you have a story to tell too. It's time to make sure that story is heard and understood by your customers. That's where Spodek & Co comes in - experts in helping you effectively communicate your brand story through strategy, content creation, commun...
Aug 01, 2023•40 min•Ep. 10
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks about an important factor that can make or break a business: the outsider perspective. As someone who has worked with multiple companies, Tina has seen firsthand how beneficial it can be to bring in someone who isn't caught up in the day-to-day operations of a business. Tina shares her recent experience of working with a leadership team and the CEO of a growing company. They were experiencing growing pains and were stressed ...
Jul 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 9
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks to Valerie Boyd, Chief Executive Officer at Colorado Safety Supply Company, a business that provides safety supply, fall protection and personal protective items for workers in construction-related fields. Valerie’s company has been in business for 11 years now. In a male-dominated industry, she sells products that fluctuate with the economy, and are affected by the supply chain. COVID definitely affected this industry and c...
Jul 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 8
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina Sue talks to Tiffany Martin, a passionate entrepreneur and dedicated fitness expert, who has made it her mission to help people tap into their best selves through her boutique cycling studio, Ignite Cycle. With two successful locations, Tiffany knows firsthand the challenges faced by women in business and the importance of prioritizing mental health for long-term success. As a wife, mother, and community leader, Tiffany has experience...
Jul 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 7
In today's episode of Women Choosing Growth Podcast, Tina sits down with Kristina Paider, a renowned author, storyteller, and development editor, known for her expertise in applying the principles of Hollywood screenwriting to personal and business growth. Kristina is a world-class storyteller, best-selling author, speechwriter, and writing coach. She is the founder of The Hollywood Approach, a platform that combines the art and neuroscience of story to help people achieve their goals and dreams...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 6
Do you remember that hilarious scene in the Grown Ups movie when Kevin James is peeing in a pool and all the water around him turns blue? And until everyone in the pool is freaking out, and the dark blue water expands around him, he has no idea that was happening? Unfortunately, in real life, when someone is “peeing in your business pool,” there's no big blue water creeping through and it might take a while until you notice that the environment in the office became toxic and you really need to c...
Jun 30, 2023•12 min•Ep. 5
On today's episode of Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina Sue interviews Jon Kuttin, a highly accomplished financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in leading and expanding his practice. Jon's passion for developing leaders and giving back to the financial services industry led him to establish Kuttin Consulting Group, a company that offers training and consulting services by seasoned professionals. Jon has expertise in growing businesses, mergers and acquisitions, leadership developme...
Jun 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 4
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina dives into the topic of taking your business from successful to significant. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal, business, and financial goals to create a valuable and transferable company. Tina challenges the common notion of focusing solely on growth and profits, urging listeners to prioritize building enterprise value instead. She breaks down the key elements of a significant business, including its value, transfera...
Jun 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 3
As a professional tossed into HR without a plan, Wendy Sellers learned everything the hard way. And it wasn’t an easy journey. But today she is known as “The HR Lady” and has over 25 years of experience in HR operations, corporate culture, downsizing, change management, strategy, and remote workplaces as well as in coaching, employee training, supervisor & manager training, HR education, and leadership development in all-size businesses, in a wide variety of industries An involved business p...
Jun 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 2
In today's episode of the Women Choosing Growth podcast, Tina Sue talks to Jeannine Adams, the founder of Ready Pretty, a creative agency headquartered in Chicago that supports women-led brands and businesses mainly in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle spaces. Jeannine is the perfect example of a successful woman who runs and grows her own business and is also a wife and the mother of three kids. She has worked with Tina and Cultivate Advisor for four years on growing her business and today she...
Jun 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the Women Choosing Growth podcast, hosted by Tina Sue, a lifelong entrepreneur, business growth advisor, speaker, financial queen, and mom. In this podcast, Tina shares valuable insights and strategies specifically tailored to women in business who are choosing to grow their ventures. In this first episode Tina talks about the three primary goals of this podcast: First, it aims to help you build your business bigger, better, and smarter than ever before. Secondly, the podcast focuses ...
Jun 14, 2023•15 min
