How To Overcome The Fear Of Selling

Sales is one of the most daunting aspects of entrepreneurship. It’s also one of the most important for your business. Host Mary McCarthy talks to guest Amy Franko about how to overcome the fear of selling. Amy Franko is a speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of The Modern Seller: Sell More And Increase Your […]

Productive Conflict In The Workplace

Conflict at work may be unavoidable, but a leader can change the way he or she resolves the situation. In this 15-minute episode, Co-Host SharonDeLay of GO-HRtakes the mic to lead the discussion about productive conflict in the workplace. She’s joined by HostMary McCarthy of YMT Consultants. Sharon and Mary talk about conflicts early on […]

Why Sleep Is Important To Business Success

How much sleep do you get at night? Have you noticed how it affects you in your business? Small business owners literally can’t afford to have an “off” day. If you are in a larger corporation and there are days where you don’t sleep as well, other people can pick up the slack. But what […]

Brag About Your Business The Right Way

Are you incredible? If you are good at what you do, why don’t you tell people about it? “We have this bias that we shouldn’t: A) Be proud of ourselves and B) We shouldn’t talk about it. So, it makes me very sad.” ~ Peggy Klaus Host Mary McCarthy talks to best-selling author, communication and […]

How Tender Greens Is Disrupting The Restaurant Business

Imagine eating at a quick-service restaurant chain that treats its chefs like entrepreneurs: Giving each chef control of the restaurant menu, operations, and culture. That’s what you’ll find at Tender Greens, a restaurant chain that is disrupting the food industry, not only with the way it does business, but also the upscale food that it […]

How To Ensure You Have A Successful Mentorship

It’s hard to admit that you don’t always have the answers. But should you really know everything in your business? This week, Host and Microbusiness Consultant Mary McCarthy and Co-Host Sharon DeLay discuss how entrepreneurs can benefit from finding and opening up to a good mentor. ‘Shouldn’t I be an expert and have everything figured […]

Using Innovation And Incubation In Your Business

How often do you step out of the day-to-day of your small business and take a deeper look at the challenges you are facing? Join us as host Mary McCarthy talks to Christian Billman, Senior Incubation Manager for Business Strategy with Alliance Data about Innovation and how Alliance Data takes the concept for a new […]

Choosing A Successful Career

Chances are, you’ve noticed that higher education isn’t as “simple” as it used to be. Tuition costs have skyrocketed, and it’s no longer a “guarantee” that students will graduate in four years, or that they’ll actually get a job with the degree they chose. This week, Host Mary McCarthy talks to Beth Probst, an entrepreneur […]

Purchasing A Franchise

Are you working in a corporate career, but dreaming about owning your own business? Purchasing a franchise may be the right option for you. This week, Host Mary McCarthy talks to Leslie Kuban, an Atlanta-area franchise consultant with FranNet. Leslie describesFranNet as a franchise matchmaker that helps people make the jump fromemployee to first-time business […]

Top 5 Dirty Words For Microbusiness Owners

Are these dirty words holding you back in your business? This week, Host and Microbusiness Consultant Mary McCarthy and Co-Host Sharon DeLay of GO-HR talk about the Top 5 Dirty Words for Microbusiness Owners: Profit Sales Brag Credit Debt The word Mary thinks is the worst is “brag.” Sharon chose “sales” as the word she […]