Lesli Matukaitis Bio:  Lesli is the ultimate connector for those businesses that are worried about their cash flow, are anxious about the need for debt or overwhelmed by their companies’ financial situation (good or bad).  She has been in commercial lending for over 20 years and now owns a loan brokering business, Funk Financial.  She also owns a franchise, FocusCFO, to place experienced Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) into small to medium sized businesses on a fractional (part-time permanent) basis.  Her clients get the value of having an experienced CFO on a shared schedule and price with other companies as well as Lesli’s commercial lending expertise.  Contact Information for Lesli Matukaitis Phone:  586-764-4814 [email protected] [email protected] In this espisode you will learn more about Focus CFO and executive negotiation techniques. You will hear how business owners don't need to know everthing. They can bring in an expert and shorten their learning curve. By working with experienced CFOs who have been in the industry for 20+ years they have access to an executive that is specialized in working with small to medium-sized businesses Enjoys giving back and sharing their experiences with smaller businesses. Provide services beyond just commercial loans, including cost-saving measures, negotiation with vendors, customers, and employees. Helps with contracts and can understand the lingo related to insurance, health benefits, and life insurance. Book Recommendation from Lesli: Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business and Influence Others Boundries by Henry Cloud Speaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Enthusiastic, Sassy, Energetic-Fireball ---That is Amelia Mimi Brown. In this episode you will hear how Mimi used the power of silence in a five figure negotiation, how she prepares to negotiate and how she responds to a request for a concession. As CEO of AMP Up Success, Mimi works with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication, sales, and leadership so they can make an influential impact on the world. With over 15 years of leadership and communication consulting, coaching and training experience, Mimi knows how to rock a platform, connect with a crowd, & have people laughing while learning. She is the author of three books: AMP Up Your Success: 52 Tips Every Leader Should Know, AMP Up Sales: 71 Tips to Skyrocket Your Revenue and Be A Communication Rockstar: 52 Tips To Gain Connection, Skyrocket Confidence, Reduce Conflict. Mimi’s personal highlights include being awarded Michigan’s Elite 40 Under 40 , media personality on WDIV’s TV show Live In the D, Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine’s Best Speaker of 2020 and contestant on NBC’s, Biggest Loser. When not speaking or coaching, Mimi can be found kickboxing her way pass a Krispy Crème donut or bribing her snobby cats, Kitty Brown & Macy Gray, with treats in exchange for snuggles. Website: www.AmpUpSuccess.com @HeyMimiBrown on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter eMail: [email protected] Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Kathey Batey is a domestic mediator, divorce coach, author, speaker and corporate trainer on conflict communication. ·  Domestic mediator – Since 2012 Kathey has mediated domestic cases to keep couples out of the courts in divorce. ·  Divorce coach- Working individually with hundreds of men and women through the personal trauma of divorce ·  Author of 11 books including: 60 Peacekeeping Techniques for the Workplace, Suddenly Single series, 30 Days of Healing After Divorce, and Broadening Your Platform of Influence ·  Speaker, Corporate Trainer programs including: Four Ways to Argue Effectively, The Decades of Our Lives by The Lipsticks That We Wore, Having The Times Of Our Lives, and How Do You ReDesign Your Life? Kathey has 25 years’ experience in the corporate world in account management and being an account executive, She is a former board chair of Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber of Commerce and currently serving as a Plainfield Twp Trustee. Kathey Batey www.SpiritedPresentations.com www.DivorceSupportAnonymous.com [email protected] Resources The Four Stages of Divorce: Divorce Support Anonymous Suddenly Single Workbook: Building Your Future after Divorce Suddenly Single Book: Rebuilding Your Life after Divorce Troubleshooter: Peace Keeping Techniques for Conflicts in the Workplace 30 Days of Healing After Divorce: 10 Minutes of Honesty at a Time Divorce Support Anonymous Workbook Book Recommendation: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Speaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Guest: Jennifer Pestikas – Brave Women at Work Jen has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Indiana University and is coaching certified from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Jen developed the Brave Women at Work brand, hosts the Brave Women at Work podcast, and offers coaching services to women who are looking to get to the next level in their careers. You can listen to the Brave Women at Work podcast on Apple, Google, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you would like to learn more about Jen and how she helps women, please visit her sites or contact her via LinkedIn. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pestikas-51aa8a6/ Brave Women at Work site: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-women-at-work/id1547856593 Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Book recommendations mentioned in this podcast Ladies Get Paid by Claire Wasserman Playing Big by Tara Mohr I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Neiquist Getting to Yes Other negotiation links mentioned in this podcast Worthmore StrategiesSpeaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This is a conversation with professional speaker and author Laurie Guest. Laurie is a midwest farmer's daughter with a smart-aleck personality. Laurie shares how important a "pick list" is in any contract negotiation. Be sure check out her website LaurieGuest.comSpeaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

A seasoned association professional, Leah York discusses the role of an executive search firm. Recruitment is very different than the job search process. Many executives that may be open to accepting a new position are not active on job search site. Leah’s company, Talbott Talent, works with associations and non-profits making them more effective through their talent. Finding the right fit for her clients involves carefully understanding both parties well. Learn how a seasoned recruiter can help you negotiate on your behalf. You can find more information at Talbotttalent.com Speaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

A veteran of the hospitality industry, Gabriela Arisso shares how she matches organizations to the right venue for their events. She's the Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe where she specializes in streamlining the meeting planning process. Gabriela manages the time-consuming tasks of researching, evaluating, and contacting locations for the perfect association event.Speaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Packaging industry veteran, Mike Smith, reveals his unique approach to sourcing the right packaging. Learn how his CFO orientation has saved tens of millions of dollars for his employers. In this interview, he shares details on cost drivers in packaging and his cost-saving knowledge. If you would like to know more about Mike   – You can contact him directly via his email. [email protected] Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

In this podcast Negotiation expert Linda Swindling will share the results of her research and the top reasons people are hesitant to ask for what they want From the courtroom to the boardroom, Linda knows firsthand about influencing decision makers and asking outrageously. She is a “recovering” attorney, popular speaker, executive coach and strategic consultant. She recently presented at TEDxSMU on the topic, “Why the World Needs You to Ask Outrageously,” and her newest book, Ask Outrageously! The Secret to Getting What You Really Want, will be released by Berrett-Koehler in May 2017. You can find more information about Linda  at Website: lindaswindling.comSpeaker Is your association looking for professional speakers? The Great Lakes Women's Business Council and other prominent organizations including MSAE, Supply Chain Council, Accounting Finance Women Alliance and others contracted with Penny and are glad they did. For more information: [email protected] Watch a video clip click here. Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio. Penny Rosema SpeakerVideo Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKIqTJiWlE Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.