Episodes

The best leaders are masters at delegation. They know how to empower their teams to get work done. Delegating isn’t just giving work to others. It’s also creating an environment where employees are proud of their work and can call it their own. Delegating is giving the right work to the right people. It’s about sharing a task and decision-making responsibilities. This results in increased commitment, better results, and the development of the skills and sophistication of your staff. In this ep...

Are You Listening to Me? How many times has someone said that to you? How many times have you said that to someone? Listening is something so important, yet so easy to NOT do. But why? Seems like an easy thing to do, but in actuality, listening takes work, and it takes paying attention. Good listening skills make YOU more compelling! Your value to others increases, you’ll notice fewer misunderstandings, and you’ll actually be happier! In this episode, we have fun exploring this topic. We giv...

In the world today- the majority of communication is written. What you put in an email or text is forever. Don’t let poorly written or improperly crafted emails or texts embarrass you or tarnish your image. Writing clear, concise, and well-constructed messages is critical for you to be understood and viewed as the professional you are. At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. In this episode, we conclude this three-part series b...

Communication is by far one of the most valuable skills in any person’s toolkit. At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. Do you want to communicate better? In this episode we break down three concepts that will help you become a more effective and influential communicator, thus greatly improving your work and personal relationships. Join us to learn and laugh this week as we celebrate 6 months of Morning Coffee and Mimosas!

The purpose of communicating is so everyone involved understands the information. That sounds simple enough. But is it really? Miscommunication happens so frequently causing challenges in all aspects of business and personal life. For everyone involved to be able to understand what has been communicated, we need to communicate in a way that is simple, straightforward, and targeted to the audience. The truth is you’ll never be able to sell your ideas, or product, or service unless you ca...

Having self-confidence is an attitude and mindset about your skills and capabilities. Your goals and dreams are limited unnecessarily when we limit or diminish our own abilities. It’s easy to lose confidence if you don’t believe in yourself. That’s why it’s important to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-confidence means trusting in your abilities, capabilities, and decision-making. Self-confidence is important in maintaining a positive mindset about yourself and your life. When you v...

What motivates you to buy a certain product or choose a specific brand? Do you often purchase the least expensive item or will you pay more when there is a lower-cost alternative? Why? It’s useful to think about our own behaviors as consumers to better understand the motivations of the buyers of your products or services. This past week, Joe had such an amazing experience with Weber Grill’s customer service that it inspired today’s topic! A Great customer experience leaves a lasting impressio...

A Little Known Message from the Past Contains your Success Secret for today and the future. In this episode, Joe shares a story from 1889. (No, Joe was NOT born in 1889!) This story from the past expresses the timeless value individual initiative plays in accomplishing the tasks and responsibilities placed in front of us. The concept of individual initiative is worth exploring. When tasked with a project, do you begin tapping into your creativity to problem solve or rely on others to tell you ...

We are all bombarded daily with calls, texts, emails, work, and family responsibilities. No wonder it’s so easy to have an entire day go by with nothing of importance accomplished. Just thinking about these daily distractions can make your head spin! What if you were able to adopt an easy practice to make each day YOUR day, and not be pushed around by other people's priorities? In this episode, we give you simple, easy-to-follow tips to conquer your morning and own your day. Creating a mornin...

If you find yourself working hard with lots to do, yet little fulfillment, maybe it’s time to step back and ponder the following quote by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett: ”The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything." A personal mission statement will help you decide when to say no. It points you in the direction of what you truly desire to accomplish or to be, thus saving you for what matters most. In ...

Giving back. What does this mean to you, or for you? There’s no doubt that volunteering your time, giving back to others, has benefits that far exceed the obvious. But what are some of these benefits? What can we glean from some of those who have chosen to make “giving back” part of the fabric of their lives, and the lives of their families? We recently spent time with our community’s Rotary Club. This is the Club Joe has been a member of for over 33 years. In this episode, we discuss a little a...

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, all those celebrating the father figures in their lives or missing a father. Fathers are ordinary men, given superhuman strength at different times when raising children. In this episode, we talk about the many seasons of fatherhood. Joe and Cristina reminisce, illustrating the way their relationship has evolved through the years. We explore how people change and adapt to the different stages of their children’s growing years. The result is a heart...

Opportunity costs can be easily overlooked, even missed entirely. That’s why awareness of this concept is so important. Does Joe install an appliance himself to save money or record this podcast? Does Cristina clean her house, or plan a strategy that wins new business? The challenge is to make these decisions with data and critical thought, rather than on autopilot. In this episode, we dig into this concept in a simple and relatable way. You’ll come away inspired to re-evaluate your own decisi...

Is it really possible to be caught up? Is being caught up even something desirable? We all have so many tasks, responsibilities, and obligations. Just thinking about them can be overwhelming. And guess what? They’re not going away. Every day brings routine tasks that have to be done, responsibilities and obligations to be met. The issue isn’t can we ever be caught up. The issue is to think about the “being caught up” mindset in different and unique ways, so we don’t introduce stress and disappo...

Have you ever struggled with a challenge, or perhaps can’t figure out how to say something? Then, when you least expect it, the answer amazingly comes to you, or the words just start flowing? That’s what this episode is about. Those are Eureka moments. Eureka moments are one of life’s little pleasures. We struggle, ponder…get stressed, only to have that flash of brilliance! In this episode, we discuss the techniques we have used to successfully cause eureka moments to happen more routinely. Who ...

Experts are everywhere these days. There is much to learn from them, but we must also be careful. It’s easy to feel inferior or believe their methods are the best methods, to be followed to the letter. In this episode, we put this into perspective. Join us as we banter about a healthy appetite for the opinion of experts and laugh our way to a whole new perspective. A perspective that will motivate you to learn all you can from the expert of your choice, yet make it your own. There’s never ...

We hear stories every day as we go through life...have you ever wondered how many of those stories are true?  In this episode, we reveal a family secret that Joe discovered and what it taught us about the stories we’ve accepted as truth for years and the reasons why they are told.  Join us to challenge your own thinking and the preconceived notions you’ve likely carried for years.  Here is the link to Joe’s article, published on Medium: https://medium.com/crows-feet/death-in-syracuse-ny-august-1920-5bf22f2540aa

What is an invisible wall...or the recently popularized term “Imposter Syndrome?” If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or felt like a fraud, you’re not alone. In this episode, Cristina and Joe dig into their own invisible walls; their potentially self-limiting self-talk, and the importance of learning to quiet your inner critic. This negative self-talk can hold you back from success and fulfillment in all areas of your life. What is your “invisible Wall?” Learn what it is, why it happens, a...

What is the cost of a bad attitude? Bad attitudes disrupt organizations, families, and friendships. A persistent bad attitude can ruin careers, marriages, and relationships of all kinds. We’ve all had a bad attitude at different points in our lives. What causes YOUR mood to turn sour? Is it possible to be aware of our attitude and change before we cause hurt or damage our careers and those around us? How should we handle the bad attitudes of others in the workplace? In this critical yet fun ...

Have you ever been in the presence of “that” person? You know, the person who is always talking about him or herself? The person who always has the better story, and has to let everyone know it? Join us as we banter away about “Me Monsters,” and how you can come out way ahead of them in the minds of everyone around you.

If you sell anything, you’ll want to listen to this Episode. During their conversation, Cristina, a VP of Business Development, asks Joe, a real buyer, what he looks for in a salesperson during the sales process. You’ll be shocked to hear about simple things that make a difference, yet simply don’t happen, as well as one of Joe’s secret tricks to set yourself apart. Join us as we banter away on a journey inside the head of “the buyer”....you’ll have fun while getting valuable info you c...

In this episode, Cristina and Joe are joined by their good friend, who also happens to be a role model for anyone yearning towards entrepreneurship. You'll journey with Steven Cortopassi through his evolution from the corporate grind in LA mortgage sales and Wall Street Hedge Funds to ultimately leaving that all behind to “Hustle” for reasons all his own. In this episode, we explore that there is no one definition of, or one path to, entrepreneurial success. Through Steve’s experience i...

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about what motivates them and what they’ve learned about motivating anyone-employees, peers, family, or friends. Motivating yourself and others is probably the single most powerful tool in your success arsenal. This episode delivers simple info to transform yourself and your relationships for maximum benefit. What motivates you? (SPOILER ALERT - Joe proves once again that he can’t get through an episode without talking about ice cream).

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about their favorite hacks from the last year of work from home. Listen to hear about how you can make the most of any environment to be productive and fulfilled- from home! As a bonus, Joe also reveals a budget-friendly dating tip. And to recap-Cristina still can’t count. Cheers to laughing and learning together today!