Uncategorized January 7, 2022

Episode 5: “Sheltered” with Love

Being in Business is a never ending journey. Christine Kriz, the Director of Lord Fairfax Small Business Development, shares tips and advice on how to stay relevant in this ever-changing endeavor.  Whether you are new to business or have been in business for years, you are sure to learn from Winning in Business with Christine Kriz!

Uncategorized December 17, 2021

Episode 5: “Sheltered” with Love

Brandan Thomas joins me in a very real and candid discussion about some of the most vulnerable in our community, those with no place to call home.  Brandan is the Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission in Winchester, VA where he and his team transform lives by providing shelter, advocacy and support to help the poor, powerless and persecuted reach their full potential.  

Uncategorized December 3, 2021

Episode 3: A positive work culture elevates enthusiasm and leads to a better performance.

On today's podcast, John Fox, Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Board of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber,  discusses how shifting to a new strategy in life and business doesn't have to entail a drastic change.  John talks openly about the challenges of being a small business owner and how pivoting helped with his business success. 

Uncategorized November 19, 2021

Episode 3: A positive work culture elevates enthusiasm and leads to a better performance.

Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy,  Past president of Lord Fairfax Community College, has a candid discussion about the importance of a positive Business Culture.  Under Dr. Thompson-Stacy's positive leadership, this small community college became well known throughout the state. It was named four times the Number 1 community college of its size in the nation by the Center for Digital Education and was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the US National Security Agency and US Department of Homeland Security.

During Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy's tenure as President of Lord Fairfax Community College, LFCC was named a Great College to Work For® for 7 years and received a 98% satisfaction rate among students.

Uncategorized November 5, 2021

Episode 1: Collaboration vs Competition

When in business, many of us put ourselves last and our business first.  Kelly Botta, board certified PA and owner of Smartypants Medicine, shares valuable tools that teach us the importance of putting YOU first.  By putting yourself first, you are actually putting your business first.  Kelly shares tips on how to change the bad habits that influence our daily lives to good habits that will change our life, and the life of our business, in a positive way.  

Uncategorized October 22, 2021

Episode 10: Changing the Mindset of Business

We can all agree that healthy competition is good for business and for a community. Imagine how much better business and community could be with collaboration!  In this episode, Patti Solenberger, of Solenberger's True Hardware, and Della Dehaven, retired business professional, discuss their shop local initiative and how it is creating growth in their hometown.  Patti and Della share the importance of bringing a community together and the benefits in doing so.

Uncategorized October 8, 2021

Episode 9: The Art of Being an Enthusiast

Listen as CEO, Cynthia Schneider shares how a shift in the mindset can help put a business on the path to success.  Cynthia has been in business for most of her adult life and is currently helping other businesses in her role as the CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber.  

Uncategorized September 24, 2021

Episode 8: Being “Comfortable” with being “Uncomfortable”

What does it mean to be an "enthusiast" in life and business?  In Episode 9, Suzette Neff, Real Estate Broker, shares how she champions for people in the world of Real Estate and life to become better versions of themselves. As an enthusiast for others, Suzette has helped countless of Real Estate agents far exceed their goals while enjoying the journey along the way.

Uncategorized September 10, 2021

Episode 8: Being “Comfortable” with being “Uncomfortable”

In episode 8, Sharon talks about how only when we feel uncomfortable and face our fears, can we really grow. As an entrepreneur we decide whether we allow fear to paralyze us or motivate us.  Leaning in is critical to the success of business growth.

Uncategorized August 20, 2021

Episode 5: The Three Seasons in Life: Suffering, Sharpening, & Serving!

In Episode 7, we take a deep dive into how motivators in the community can create waves of growth! Tune in as we go into depth about how, as entrepreneurs, we lean on our community to help us thrive and become stronger people.