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According to a 2019 Nielson Audio Today report, 272 million American adults listen to radio each week. Today’s guest broadcast media trailblazer Jay Meyers has been at the forefront of this powerful and ever changing market for over 30 years. From on air personality to senior management and bankruptcy trustee, Jay’s had direct involvement or oversight of nearly 200 markets and over 1000 different stations in the US and internationally during his unparalleled career. As owner of Broadcast Management & Technology, LLC, Jay works with businesses to help them navigate rough seas. Today, Host Cynthia Cintron and Jay Meyers will discuss problem solving, multitasking, exit strategies and more.In our trending tip, we dive a little deeper into how to manage challenges in business. Do you view unexpected changes as a threat or an opportunity? Tariq Farid, owner of Edible Arrangements faced this question when in 2016 California legalized recreational marijuana and the term edibles took on a whole new unwelcome meaning, And we;ll dive into the fishbowl. Lot’s to get to so Let’s fire it up!

A bedroom in your house or a local coffee shop, no, I’m not suggesting places for  a nap;   these are a couple of locations where small business owners may go to do work. A recent study showed that the remote worker population has increased over 45% in the last 5 years. In this episode we welcome Desire Stewart, co-owner of The Paper Clinic, a local co-working space. Together we’ll discuss this growing trend. We’ll also talk about company culture and customer service. Then later on Trending Tips we’ll take you through steps on how to create a powerful elevator pitch. Whether you are a home contractor or running for city council, having a polished 30-second introduction for your idea or business is an absolute must. And as always, we’ll dive into the fish bowl for another oddball interview questions. It’s going to be a powerful show and we have lots to share so let’s get to it and Fire it up! 

Business owner are busy people. There’s so much to focus on from marketing, to staffing, sales, and everything in between. And no matter how good your customer service is or how many 5 star reviews you have, failing to take the proper steps to legally protect your business can put it all at risk. Our guest today, attorney Blake Stewart of Stewart Law is here to share valuable insights on potential pitfalls. Taking small steps now can go a long way towards safeguarding your valuable investment.Then later we continue our series of tips on how to network effectively. On past episodes, we’ve talked about what to do before and after an event. Today, we’ll examine best practices during a networking event. Whether you consider yourself a wall-flower or a seasoned connector, you’ll be sure to pick up a useful nugget or two that will help you build genuine connections.And of course, Jeff and I will invite today’s guest to dive into the fish bowl for another oddball interview question. We have lots of trending talk ahead so let’s get to it and FIRE IT UP!

Hosted by  Cynthia Cintron and Jeff GuadalupeI can’t afford it, it’s just easier if I do it myself, I don’t trust anyone else to do it… Sound familiar? These are common responses to the question, “have you thought of adding more staff?”A recent jobbatical.com feature on hiring statistics, indicates that there’s a real shortage of skilled talent in the current market. Almost three quarters (72.8%) of employers are having a difficult time finding skilled candidates. Our guest today, staffing expert, and founder of Star Staff, Inc., Avery Plavin, joins us to discuss best practices and what to consider when recruiting to build a winning team.Also, in Today’s Trending Tip, we breaks down Client Conflict Resolution. As the saying goes “you can’t please everyone 100% of the time.”  What you can do, though, is have a clear and focused strategy for resolving costumer issues while maintaining your professional integrity.Then, as usual, we dive into the fish bowl for another nutty interview question. We’ve got lots of good stuff ahead so let’s get started and FIRE IT UP!!Visit our website at www.TrendingNowTalk.comInterested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.jotform.com/93346069470159Listen on your favorite apps:Apple, Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trending-now-talk/id1493219801Castbox: https://castbox.fm/podcasts/trendingnowtalk?country=usSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58i2kLi1YEnOETFygS8TqDGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODg3NTIucnNzStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=493928&refid=stpr

Hosts: Cynthia Cintron and Jeff Guadalupe. Guest: Denene Capritta, RealtorDrunken monkeys, HBUT and fear. No we’re not talking about what Jeff dreamt about last night,  these are actually provocative insights that we’ll be exploring today with our guest, entrepreneur and real estate agent Denene Capritta. We’ll be discussing how taking an honest look at strengths and weaknesses can give business owners an advantage over competitors. Also, today we offer tips on how to prepare for networking. What you do before you engage will help to maximize the number and quality of the connections you make.And of course, we’ll dive into the fish bowl again and take on another crazy interview question. 

Hosts: Cynthia Cintron and Jeff GuadalupeAchieving a healthy work/life balance isn’t usually at the top of most business owners’  “to do” lists. Today’s guest, Attorney Jessica Lynn Silva explains the benefits of making work/life balance a top priority. Also in this episode, we’ll offer tips and discussion on Networking. We’ll break down how to network efficiently and how to turn handshakes into income. Finally, We dive into the Fish Bowl where we take on real-life,  oddball interview questions.

Hosts: Cynthia Cintron and Jeff Guadalupe. Guest: Denene Capritta, RealtorDrunken monkeys, HBUT and fear. No we’re not talking about what Jeff dreamt about last night,  these are actually provocative insights that we’ll be exploring today with our guest, entrepreneur and real estate agent Denene Capritta. We’ll be discussing how taking an honest look at strengths and weaknesses can give business owners an advantage over competitors. Also, today we offer tips on how to prepare for networking. What you do before you engage will help to maximize the number and quality of the connections you make.And of course, we’ll dive into the fish bowl again and take on another crazy interview question. We have lots of great conversation ahead so let’s Fire it Up!

Achieving a healthy work/life balance isn’t usually at the top of most business owners’  “to do” lists. Today’s guest, Attorney Jessica Lynn Silva explains the benefits of making work/life balance a top priority. Also in this episode, we’ll offer tips and discussion on Networking. We’ll break down how to network efficiently and how to turn handshakes into income. Finally, We dive into the Fish Bowl where we take on real-life,  oddball interview questions.