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Episode #37 – From The Prison Yard To The Podium: Negotiating Hope With Andre Norman

June 22, 2021

Even hope can be negotiated. Meet Andre Norman. From illiteracy to gang activity, Andre’s childhood prepared him for nothing less than a life of crime and violence. This behavior eventually led him to be sentenced to over 100 years in prison. During his stay in solitary confinement, Andre had an epiphany to turn his life around. He wanted to get an education, so he took it step by step and after over 25 years of hard work and dedication,

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Episode #36 – Negotiating In The Grocery Aisles: Strategy For Small Businesses With Tim Forrest

June 15, 2021

Many food entrepreneurs don’t realize they’re negotiating in the grocery aisles. This episode’s guest is Tim Forrest, a consumer product marketing, branding, and distribution expert with over 30 years of remarkable success. Tim discusses with Christine McKay how small businesses need to place themselves in a position where they have more leverage. Why go to Walmart when you can negotiate in your local neighborhood? Join in the discussion to gain more strategies on negotiation. Don’t

Episode #35 – Solving Homelessness One Negotiation At A Time With Tonja Boykin

June 8, 2021

Everybody deserves a decent roof over their head, but sadly, it’s a far reality for some people. Tonja Boykin, the COO at Weingart Center for the Homeless, joins Christine McKay as she shares about solving homelessness, helping communities in need, and the negotiation process that took her there. Having gone to a private school her whole life and teaching in a more affluent community back then, it was a wake-up call for Tonja, realizing that what

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Episode #34 – How To Be Truly Of Service: Knowing Your Non-Negotiables With Bill Walsh

June 1, 2021

Negotiation is key to a strong and thriving business, but not everything in life is up for haggling. To put yourself in a position where you can really provide value and serve, you must hone in on your non-negotiables first. Venture capitalist and business coach Bill Walsh is no stranger to this. The CEO and founder of Powerteam International and host to speaking events all over the world, Bill is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and business owners create massive success. He joins Christine McKay in this conversation to talk about this particular aspect of the art

Episode #33 – Growing With The Grain: You Can’t Negotiate With Mother Nature With Bob Quinn

May 25, 2021

Nowadays, not a lot of people are well aware of where their food comes from. And while we generally know they’re produced by farmers, there’s nothing else beyond that. Christine McKay talks to Bob Quinn, an organic farmer and president of Quinn Farm and Ranch and Kamut International, about the ripple effect of going against nature especially when it comes to farming and how we produce the food we eat. He touches on the importance of knowing the difference between conventional agriculture and chemical agriculture

Episode #32 – From Nike to Consignment: Capitalizing on the Sneaker Culture With Joamil Rodriguez

May 18, 2021

Can you imagine having a successful business by doing something you’re passionate about? From his love for sneakers to making money and owning a business through sneakers consignment, Joamil Rodriguez, owner of LACED Boston, shares with Christine McKay how he got started and a bit of background on how everything went on, including some difficulties he faced along the way. He highlights the importance of partnership and building relationships that helped him grow his business

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