Female Power: Moving Companies are Not Always Brawny College Guys

Available for Interview: Kate DeWald, CEO, OnCue.

Ms. DeWald leads Oncue,  a moving industry company whose leadership team is majority female. In 2019 movers generated over $12M in revenue and performed 18,481 jobs with Oncue.

Topic:
Female Power: Moving Companies Are Not Always Brawny College Guys

The unparalleled mass exodus from big cities, spurred on by COVID, has transformed working life. While this transition was catalyzed by shelter-in-place restrictions, people are reimagining lifestyle and priorities in ways that will have a permanent impact on businesses and communities. This is creating a huge opportunity for the moving industry. Similar to the other industries thriving in 2020, like food delivery, telemedicine, and ed tech, the $14 billion moving industry is growing at an inconceivable rate, with no end in sight.
Continue reading “Female Power: Moving Companies are Not Always Brawny College Guys”

Why Trump Supporters Are Turning Away

Available for Interviews: Carol Barkes

 

Carol Barkes, CPM, MBA, is a conflict resolution expert, mediator, national speaker, educator and bestselling author who uniquely applies neuroscience to the fields of conflict resolution and negotiations. Her expert perspective is always fresh and relevant.

 

Talking Points from Carol Barkes on what she can say in an interview
about Power and Politics:
 
  • Initially, during times of economic downturn, it is very easy to have a person rise up to be the voice of those not in power. This person can create a tremendous movement.
  • Bullies typically only have shallow support rather than deep belief in their cause. People follow them because they are afraid to do otherwise.

Continue reading “Why Trump Supporters Are Turning Away”

5 Tips on Reducing Unnecessary and Costly Office Expenses During Covid

Available for Interviews:  Marc Freedman

Marc Freedman is Certified Expense Reduction Consultant advising businesses on keeping more of the money they make. He is also the author of Expense to Profit: Eliminate The Costs That Sabotage Your Growth.

What Marc Freedman can say in an interview on
Cost-Saving Office Tips:

 1. Review invoices and compare services needed versus services being paid for.

 2. Survey your employee population about the new normal of remote working and what works for each individual.

Continue reading “5 Tips on Reducing Unnecessary and Costly Office Expenses During Covid”

How to Pay Cash for Your Next Car

Available for Interviews: Melissa Myers.

Melissa Myers, CFP® is a comprehensive financial planner and co-founder of Kar-Mel Financial Planners, and the bestselling author of Going Rogue! Unconventional Financial Strategies for Women.

What Melissa Myers can say in an interview on
How to Pay Cash for Your Next Car:

      • Many naysayers think they would never be able to pay cash for a car.
      • I’m a planner so I believe that anything is possible with a plan.
      • I also believe you can’t listen to people who’ve never done what you want to do because their bias will detract you from your goals.

Continue reading “How to Pay Cash for Your Next Car”

6 Things You Can Do When You Are Feeling Lonely or Depressed

Available for Interviews: Dr. Alice Fong

Alice Fong, ND, is an integrative naturopathic doctor specializing in stress, integrative medicine, diet & weight loss, and is a business growth consultant for holistic healthcare providers.

What Dr. Alice Fong can say in an interview on
What You Can Do When Feeling Lonely or Depressed:

 1. Don’t Suppress It. Some people have the notion that since emotions are irrational by nature, they should suppress it. This is not necessarily the best way to deal with heavy emotions. Remember, humans are by nature emotional beings. It’s okay to be sad, to feel frustrated, to grieve, or be disappointed. It is perfectly normal. Avoiding or bottling up those feelings does not allow us to move on from them. Yes, some emotions can be uncomfortable, even painful, but just remember emotions come and go and don’t last forever.   

Continue reading “6 Things You Can Do When You Are Feeling Lonely or Depressed”

Alzheimers and Estate Planning: What Everyone Needs to Know

Alzheimers disease can affect any family. Unfortunately, not making some estate planning decisions while your family member is still coherent, can be real trouble.

Jason Smith, Estate planning attorney and Elder planning attorney is available to talk about this story.  (Bio)

What Jason Smith Can Say in an Interview:

Don’t Miss Out on Roth IRA Tax Benefits at This Unique Time

Available for Interviews: Lauren Oschman

Lauren Oschman, CFP® is a certified financial planner specializing in financial strategies, tax planning, and is an expert in helping physicians manage their finances.

What Lauren Oschman can say in an interview on a
Roth IRA Conversion and a Tax Benefit: 

Should I consider a Roth IRA Conversion?
(At this Unique Moment in Time)
  • The Biden Administration has been busy since inauguration day, and after calming the pandemic, many expect the Democrats to turn their attention to taxes. 

Continue reading “Don’t Miss Out on Roth IRA Tax Benefits at This Unique Time”

15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: What’s Best?

Available for Interviews: Harry Abrahamsen

Harry J. Abrahamsen is Founder & CEO Abrahamsen Financial Group. His company offers customized wealth management solutions—creating plans and portfolios that protect, preserve, and grow client’s wealth. He was selected as one of the ten most dependable Wealth Managers in the Mid-Atlantic as published in Forbes magazine.

What Harry Abramhamsen can say in an interview on
When It Comes to Financing Your Home:

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or consider yourself a seasoned pro, there is a certain anxiety that comes with buying a home. While it’s evident that styles, neighborhoods, school systems, and property taxes are all critical aspects of the home-buying process, there is no single element more puzzling and stressful to the consumer than the decision of how to finance one’s home.

Continue reading “15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: What’s Best?”

Applying Survival Skills for Greater Productivity in Business

Available for Interviews: Roger Hall.

Dr. Roger Hall has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, is an Executive Coach to entrepreneurs and leaders, and is an in-demand public speaker throughout North America.

 

Talking Points from Roger Hall 
on Applying Survival Skills in Business:

If you’re ever lost in the woods or in the wilderness, you’ll be in good shape if you managed to remember this helpful acronym, S.T.O.P, which stands for Stop, Think, Observe, Plan. And now you might be thinking, What does that have to do with anything?

Continue reading “Applying Survival Skills for Greater Productivity in Business”

How to Assess Your Personal Risk of Covid When Choosing Activities

Available for Interviews: Dr. Tammy Penhollow

Dr. Tammy Penhollow is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, specializing in anesthesiology, pain management, and regenerative medicine. Having over 20 years of experience has helped her to cultivate a passion for regenerative medicine and holistic healing. Dr. Penhollow practices at Precision Regenerative Medicine in the greater Phoenix area.

 

What Dr. Tammy Penhollow can say in an interview:

  • Every individual has a different risk of contracting COVID-19, and that risk level is not static but changes based on the activities and choices of the individual.
  • We’ve learned what underlying health factors put us at increased risk and they include: advanced age, lung disease, a weakened immune system from cancer, autoimmune disease disease, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, and corticosteroid use.
  • We are aware of high risk exposure through work—”front line” store clerks, delivery drivers, healthcare workers, and police/fire/EMS. What we’re not sure of is how to address reengaging with the world as the economy begs for participation, and as people themselves are yearning for social contact after months of distancing.

Continue reading “How to Assess Your Personal Risk of Covid When Choosing Activities”