Business Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

Having an underdog brand can sound like a tough position in a dog-eat-dog world.

But Mike Sullivan says that if you know what you’re doing, being an underdog brand has some unique advantages that let …

Conflict management skills are one of those talents some people are better at than others but being able to turn down the heat in a conversation and find a solution is a powerful leadership competenc…

Do you or someone fall into the A-player trap? And no, I don’t mean getting stuck in Minecraft or some other video game.

I’m talking about the A student who becomes the A-player at work, and then sudd…

Tips for buying or selling a business are good to know, regardless of which side of the desk you’re sitting on.

Because unless you’re a business broker, someone who does these types of deals every day…

Winning at any cost is a wink and a nod to doing whatever it takes to get the job done. It speaks to a work ethic that encourages persistence and creativity.

But as Alec Burlakoff experienced firsthan…

Improving communications between coworkers can sound like an impossible task.

After all you’ve got all these competing personalities and dynamics.

How do you corral all that energy and get people rowin…

Start-up success is every entrepreneur’s dream. But how do you make it happen?

Is there a secret ingredient, some magic formula?

Today’s guest, Jan Cavelle took her start-up to over $10 million in sale…

Improving the customer experience can sometime feel like an exercise in futility because it always feels like no matter what you do there’s always one person who is never satisfied.

What You’ll Discov…

Time management is a perennial challenge in a hyperlinked world where you’re constantly being asked to do more and more with less and less time.

If you feel stressed and resent the pressure it all cre…

A successful ecommerce strategy takes more than an online shopping cart for your product or service. You’ll probably want some kind of online ads.

But that can be hit or miss. How do they really work?…

Entrepreneurial success can mean different things to different people, but it always involves dealing with the challenges of building and growing a business.

What are those challenges? How do you leap…

A mid-career culture clash is fueling employee resignations and a talent crisis. What can businesses do to improve mid-career employee retention?

Today, Hanna Hasl-Kelchner has a treasure trove of wis…

Effective sales team management can be challenging because there are vast opportunities for missteps and a minefield for businesses, especially when you try to scale. But what do you need to know abo…

A Strategy Sprint helps business leaders create value. Discover how simplifying and systematizing your operations can free up time and energy that lets you focus on your zone of genius.

Join Hanna Has…

Improving remote business communication is the key to better Zoom calls and video conferencing. Although staying engaged with faces on a flat screen is exhausing and dehumanizing. Technology is a pri…

Transitioning into leadership roles can be exciting and challenging. Bill Treasurer, Chief Encouragement Officer at Giant Leap Consulting, Inc., offers advice on how to successfully navigate the chan…

 Improving employee retention strategies in the wake of The Great Resignation is a high priority on many management lists. Hear Rod Robertson discusses the top things that small and mid-sized busines…

With change comes insecurities, doubt, distrust, and resistance. And in this age of digital transformation when change is becoming constant, it takes more than will to overcome the fear of the unknow…

Measuring intangible services, like the value of advice from a doctor or lawyer, can be daunting. It's often the measure that can determine whether a business treats such advice or service as a nice-…

Finding great employees can be difficult and exhausting, especially when you have no idea how to find them. Here’s what’s store for you in this episode of Business Confidential Now. Andrea Hoffer, th…