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Networking In The Time of COVID

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about networking during COVID with Sarit Arbell, ExecutiveDirector of BNI Central Maryland.

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Depression Doesn't Always Look Sad

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about how depression doesn't always look sad with The Mental Health Comedian, Motivational Speaker, and TEDx Talk Trainer, Frank King. As a suicide prevention and postvention speaker, Frank has been on TEDx Talk several times. As a keynote speaker, he talks with companies and meets with their teams about mental health, suicide prevention and postvention. He talks about the serious side and also adds some humor to educate people in knowing the signs of depression and the importance of speaking up about mental health.

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Leadership Myths

We bust the myths of leadership with personal strategist and facilitator, Jodi Hume of LeadingClarity.com. The analogies, metaphors and stories are heartfelt and help clear up what it takes to be a good and effective leader. We all need help sometimes and, that is exactly what Ann and Jodi provide.

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5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, Ann discusses the 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur with Arthie Moore, joining us from South Africa. Arthie developed two successful international companies: Celebrating Humanity International as an International Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Ki Leadership Institute specializing in exclusive values-based leadership training programs, with a focus on creating an impact in many countries.

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Choosing Your Clients

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about Choosing Your Clients with Business Operations Consultant, Andrea Dunathan of DunathanConsulting.com. Andrea looks at the way you run your business and offers practical advice with a hands-on approach to set up standard processes and strategies to help your business run smoothly.

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Increasing Referrals

In this episode of Small Business Connections, we discuss referrals- asking for, giving, and growing your business referrals, with Stephen Crisp of Nerd Singing. The booming growth of Stephen's business comes from referrals, mastering his craft and his pivotability. Stephen makes disciples, not clients by helping them problem solve and his desire to be the best part of his clients' day. When you help a client solve a problem, they then tell other people how you helped solve their problem.

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Decision Fatigue for Business Owners

Avoiding fatigue and staying motivated are both vital to your business' success. In this episode, we speak with Sal Schittino of Sal's Therapy Corner about limiting beliefs, dealing with difficult emotions, building resilience, and coping with rejection. Sal is a licensed therapist and a public speaker who works with entrepreneurs to overcome limiting beliefs and help them to achieve their biggest goals. Sal shares 5 keys for self-care for entrepreneurs.

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