Spend your Sunday morning having Coffee and Mimosas with this father-daughter duo. As leaders in business and passionate enthusiasts for life, Joe and Cristina dig into their life and business experiences from their two unique perspectives.Listen as this cross-generational pair banter over breakfast about Business and Life...with many laughs along the way.The perfect blend of fact and fun...coffee and mimosas!

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Innovation can be described as “the creation, development, and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage.”People have innovative thoughts all day long as they go through their routine activities. Joe’s work in consulting and process improvement has shown that almost every employee has an idea for a “better way” to do things. Why is it so rare then for those ideas to be shared and put into practice?Do they think their idea is not that good? Perhaps they’re afraid of the consequences if the ideas don’t work? Will they be perceived as lazy if the idea simplifies a work process? If they make things run smoother, perhaps they’ll lose their job because they’re not needed?In this episode, we discuss this and show you how you can bring your innovative ideas to your leadership, or how you can execute these in your own business. During the course of this Podcast, you’ll come to see there is value in bringing your great ideas forward and come away with 5 tips to get them implemented. Listen with us and make your mark with your next innovation.

Innovation can be described as “the creation, development, and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage.”
People have innovative thoughts all day long as they go through their routine activities. Joe’s work in consulting and process improvement has shown that almost every employee has an idea for a “better way” to do things. Why is it so rare then for those ideas to be shared and put into practice?
Do they think their idea is not that good? Perhaps they’re afraid of the consequences if the ideas don’t work? Will they be perceived as lazy if the idea simplifies a work process? If they make things run smoother, perhaps they’ll lose their job because they’re not needed?
In this episode, we discuss this and show you how you can bring your innovative ideas to your leadership, or how you can execute these in your own business. During the course of this Podcast, you’ll come to see there is value in bringing your great ideas forward and come away with 5 tips to get them implemented. Listen with us and make your mark with your next innovation.

5 Steps to Innovate Your Way to Success

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How many of you feel guilty when you take time to do nothing? Sounds silly, but Leisure time, relaxation, even just doing nothing, is important. Equally important is making sure the way you are spending that precious downtime is truly recharging your batteries. In this episode, we take a look at Leisure time and share some of the ways we like to relax. We also dig into ways that downtime can drain us if we aren’t using it thoughtfully. Cristina and Joe certainly have different concepts of relaxation, but that’s the point. What is relaxing for some, is stressful for others!So come along with us as we joke, laugh, and chat our way to a fun, relaxing episode…about nothing but the art of doing nothing….with intention!

How many of you feel guilty when you take time to do nothing? Sounds silly, but Leisure time, relaxation, even just doing nothing, is important. Equally important is making sure the way you are spending that precious downtime is truly recharging your batteries. 

In this episode, we take a look at Leisure time and share some of the ways we like to relax. We also dig into ways that downtime can drain us if we aren’t using it thoughtfully. 
Cristina and Joe certainly have different concepts of relaxation, but that’s the point. What is relaxing for some, is stressful for others!
So come along with us as we joke, laugh, and chat our way to a fun, relaxing episode…about nothing but the art of doing nothing….with intention!

What’s Your Leisure? Crack Your Code to Relaxation

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Selling, like dating, takes insight, intuition, and discretion to know when a prospect is interested. Will they return my calls? Are they telling me the truth? Have they been open about their selection process? Do they seem willing to take the next step? Are they leading you on? Further complicating this is the type of opportunity…is it an RFP, or a query from your company’s website, or a cold call you made? All of this needs to be part of the decision-making criteria.There is no clear formula for when to give up, or when to push harder. There are, however, signals you should watch for, and clues to your next move. In this episode, Cristina and Joe share their thoughts and approaches to this dilemma, in their own humorous, yet insightful way! Listen with us to start taking cues and stop wasting time.

Selling, like dating, takes insight, intuition, and discretion to know when a prospect is interested. Will they return my calls? Are they telling me the truth? Have they been open about their selection process? Do they seem willing to take the next step? Are they leading you on? 
Further complicating this is the type of opportunity…is it an RFP, or a query from your company’s website, or a cold call you made? All of this needs to be part of the decision-making criteria.
There is no clear formula for when to give up, or when to push harder. There are, however, signals you should watch for, and clues to your next move. In this episode, Cristina and Joe share their thoughts and approaches to this dilemma, in their own humorous, yet insightful way! Listen with us to start taking cues and stop wasting time.

Ever Get the Feeling They Just Don’t Want You? How Do You Decide When To Pursue, and When To Retreat?

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Human beings are naturally social creatures. Being in a business setting doesn’t change that. Good relationships with colleagues will make our jobs more enjoyable.In the episode, we interview Martina Davitkova of Coconut Software. Martina discusses the topic of Professional Relationships. As you listen, you’ll notice her genuineness and sincerity. Martina reveals these traits and gives you the tools she uses that have led to her and Coconut Software’s success. So, if you’d like to deepen the professional relationships you have with colleagues, business partners, vendors, or prospects, you’ll want to hear this wonderful interview with Martina. You will see and seize more opportunities while enjoying your career even more!

Human beings are naturally social creatures. Being in a business setting doesn’t change that. Good relationships with colleagues will make our jobs more enjoyable.
In the episode, we interview Martina Davitkova of Coconut Software. Martina discusses the topic of Professional Relationships. As you listen, you’ll notice her genuineness and sincerity. Martina reveals these traits and gives you the tools she uses that have led to her and Coconut Software’s success. 
So, if you’d like to deepen the professional relationships you have with colleagues, business partners, vendors, or prospects, you’ll want to hear this wonderful interview with Martina. You will see and seize more opportunities while enjoying your career even more!

Did We Just Become Best Friends? How To Build Professional Relationships That Last

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Joe certainly has his phobias! You’ll hear him talk about them while Cristina also shares one of hers. As usual, Cristina’s phobia has some merit. But Joe’s? So what’s the difference between a fear and a phobia? Fear is a natural emotion that protects people from harm when they face real danger. A phobia is an excessive fear or anxiety, out of proportion to the actual danger they might present.In this episode, you’ll hear from Cristina and Joe how to handle your phobias so they take their proper place and don’t prevent you from achieving all that you want.

Fear or Phobia. Are You Letting One of These Hold You Back?

Joe certainly has his phobias! You’ll hear him talk about them while Cristina also shares one of hers. As usual, Cristina’s phobia has some merit. But Joe’s? So what’s the difference between a fear and a phobia? 

Fear is a natural emotion that protects people from harm when they face real danger. A phobia is an excessive fear or anxiety, out of proportion to the actual danger they might present.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Cristina and Joe how to handle your phobias so they take their proper place and don’t prevent you from achieving all that you want.


Fear or Phobia. Are You Letting One of These Hold You Back?

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A visit with Your Advocate Alliance (YAA)- Entrepreneurship, fatherly wisdom, and auto advice Join us this week as we visit with Ray and Zach Shefska, founders of Your Advocate Alliance (YAA), a father-son duo that is revolutionizing the auto industry as advocates for everyday consumers through the car buying process. They are a pair that inspired us as we began our father-daughter journey with Morning Coffee and Mimosas.The excitement we have for this episode is hard to contain. Listen with us and our fast new friends from Your Advocate Alliance (YAA) for a story of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, advice to eliminate the stress and overwhelm around the car shopping experience, and an authentic father-son bond you won’t want to miss!  Find out more about Your Advocate Alliance (YAA), and Ray and Zach here:<a href="https://joinyaa.com/" rel="nofollow">https://joinyaa.com/</a><a href="https://community.yaamember.com/home" rel="nofollow">https://community.yaamember.com/home</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/YourAdvocateAllianceYAA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/YourAdvocateAllianceYAA</a>

A visit with Your Advocate Alliance (YAA)- Entrepreneurship, fatherly wisdom, and auto advice 
Join us this week as we visit with Ray and Zach Shefska, founders of Your Advocate Alliance (YAA), a father-son duo that is revolutionizing the auto industry as advocates for everyday consumers through the car buying process. 
They are a pair that inspired us as we began our father-daughter journey with Morning Coffee and Mimosas.
The excitement we have for this episode is hard to contain. Listen with us and our fast new friends from Your Advocate Alliance (YAA) for a story of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, advice to eliminate the stress and overwhelm around the car shopping experience, and an authentic father-son bond you won’t want to miss!  
Find out more about Your Advocate Alliance (YAA), and Ray and Zach here:

https://joinyaa.com/
https://community.yaamember.com/home
https://www.youtube.com/c/YourAdvocateAllianceYAA

A visit with Your Advocate Alliance (YAA)- Entrepreneurship, fatherly wisdom, and auto advice

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The best leaders are masters at delegation. They know how to empower their teams to get work done. Delegating isn’t just giving work to others. It’s also creating an environment where employees are proud of their work and can call it their own. Delegating is giving the right work to the right people. It’s about sharing a task and decision-making responsibilities. This results in increased commitment, better results, and the development of the skills and sophistication of your staff.In this episode, we present this in our usual style. That means you’ll laugh and smile while getting a deep understanding of just what to do to master the art of delegation. The result? You’ll advance yourself personally and professionally.

The best leaders are masters at delegation. They know how to empower their teams to get work done. Delegating isn’t just giving work to others. It’s also creating an environment where employees are proud of their work and can call it their own. 
Delegating is giving the right work to the right people. It’s about sharing a task and decision-making responsibilities. This results in increased commitment, better results, and the development of the skills and sophistication of your staff.
In this episode, we present this in our usual style. That means you’ll laugh and smile while getting a deep understanding of just what to do to master the art of delegation. The result? You’ll advance yourself personally and professionally.

Yes. You Should Delegate More of Your Tasks to Others

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Are You Listening to Me? How many times has someone said that to you? How many times have you said that to someone? Listening is something so important, yet so easy to NOT do. But why? Seems like an easy thing to do, but in actuality, listening takes work, and it takes paying attention.Good listening skills make YOU more compelling! Your value to others increases, you’ll notice fewer misunderstandings, and you’ll actually be happier!In this episode, we have fun exploring this topic. We give you a simple listening framework to make you a great listener right away!

Are You Listening to Me? 

How many times has someone said that to you? How many times have you said that to someone? Listening is something so important, yet so easy to NOT do. 
But why? Seems like an easy thing to do, but in actuality, listening takes work, and it takes paying attention.
Good listening skills make YOU more compelling! Your value to others increases, you’ll notice fewer misunderstandings, and you’ll actually be happier!
In this episode, we have fun exploring this topic. We give you a simple listening framework to make you a great listener right away!

Are You Listening to Me?

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In the world today- the majority of communication is written. What you put in an email or text is forever. Don’t let poorly written or improperly crafted emails or texts embarrass you or tarnish your image.  Writing clear, concise, and well-constructed messages is critical for you to be understood and viewed as the professional you are.At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. In this episode, we conclude this three-part series by talking about written communication skills that are easy to implement, yet so effective. Join us today and make miscommunication a thing of the past!

In the world today- the majority of communication is written. What you put in an email or text is forever. Don’t let poorly written or improperly crafted emails or texts embarrass you or tarnish your image.  

Writing clear, concise, and well-constructed messages is critical for you to be understood and viewed as the professional you are.
At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. 
In this episode, we conclude this three-part series by talking about written communication skills that are easy to implement, yet so effective. Join us today and make miscommunication a thing of the past!

Hit the Mark Part 3: 5 Steps to Flawless Written Communication

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Communication is by far one of the most valuable skills in any person’s toolkit. At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. Do you want to communicate better? In this episode we break down three concepts that will help you become a more effective and influential communicator, thus greatly improving your work and personal relationships. Join us to learn and laugh this week as we celebrate 6 months of Morning Coffee and Mimosas!

Communication is by far one of the most valuable skills in any person’s toolkit. At any point in your career, or in everyday life, being an effective communicator is key to your success. 
Do you want to communicate better? In this episode we break down three concepts that will help you become a more effective and influential communicator, thus greatly improving your work and personal relationships. 
Join us to learn and laugh this week as we celebrate 6 months of Morning Coffee and Mimosas!

Hit the Mark Part 2: Three Simple Concepts for Crystal Clear Communications

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The purpose of communicating is so everyone involved understands the information. That sounds simple enough. But is it really?Miscommunication happens so frequently causing challenges in all aspects of business and personal life. For everyone involved to be able to understand what has been communicated, we need to communicate in a way that is simple, straightforward, and targeted to the audience.The truth is you’ll never be able to sell your ideas, or product, or service unless you can distill the complexity in an understandable way.In this episode, Cristina and Joe dig into easy to adopt ways to simplify communication to make even complex ideas understandable. Spend 30 minutes to up your game, and hit the mark every time you speak!

The purpose of communicating is so everyone involved understands the information. That sounds simple enough. But is it really?
Miscommunication happens so frequently causing challenges in all aspects of business and personal life. 
For everyone involved to be able to understand what has been communicated, we need to communicate in a way that is simple, straightforward, and targeted to the audience.
The truth is you’ll never be able to sell your ideas, or product, or service unless you can distill the complexity in an understandable way.
In this episode, Cristina and Joe dig into easy to adopt ways to simplify communication to make even complex ideas understandable. Spend 30 minutes to up your game, and hit the mark every time you speak!

Hit the Mark: How to Make Complex Ideas Understandable, Part One

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Having self-confidence is an attitude and mindset about your skills and capabilities. Your goals and dreams are limited unnecessarily when we limit or diminish our own abilities.It’s easy to lose confidence if you don’t believe in yourself. That’s why it’s important to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-confidence means trusting in your abilities, capabilities, and decision-making. Self-confidence is important in maintaining a positive mindset about yourself and your life.  When you value yourself and have healthy self-esteem, your self-confidence grows. When your life has a clear direction and purpose, you have greater self-confidence to achieve your goals.  Building self-confidence and self-esteem are essential to recognize all the things you’re good at. When you have the self-confidence to accept and trust yourself, you develop a greater belief in yourself.Listen as we present four steps that will build your self-confidence and set you up to achieve all you’ve ever wanted.

Having self-confidence is an attitude and mindset about your skills and capabilities. Your goals and dreams are limited unnecessarily when we limit or diminish our own abilities.
It’s easy to lose confidence if you don’t believe in yourself. That’s why it’s important to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-confidence means trusting in your abilities, capabilities, and decision-making. Self-confidence is important in maintaining a positive mindset about yourself and your life.  
When you value yourself and have healthy self-esteem, your self-confidence grows. When your life has a clear direction and purpose, you have greater self-confidence to achieve your goals.  
Building self-confidence and self-esteem are essential to recognize all the things you’re good at. When you have the self-confidence to accept and trust yourself, you develop a greater belief in yourself.
Listen as we present four steps that will build your self-confidence and set you up to achieve all you’ve ever wanted.

Get Everything You want Out of Life. Four Steps to Build and Exude Self-Confidence

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What motivates you to buy a certain product or choose a specific brand? Do you often purchase the least expensive item or will you pay more when there is a lower-cost alternative? Why?It’s useful to think about our own behaviors as consumers to better understand the motivations of the buyers of your products or services.This past week, Joe had such an amazing experience with Weber Grill’s customer service that it inspired today’s topic!A Great customer experience leaves a lasting impression. Great references from your current clients or customers are critical for you to grow your brand or business. They will go beyond the reference…they become true brand ambassadors! Just as Joe felt compelled to do here.In this episode, Joe and Cristina discuss the key attributes needed for a great customer experience through Joe’s recent experience with Weber. They bring this simple yet critical aspect of your success to the forefront so you can take steps to create raving fans for you or your business right now.

What motivates you to buy a certain product or choose a specific brand? Do you often purchase the least expensive item or will you pay more when there is a lower-cost alternative? Why?
It’s useful to think about our own behaviors as consumers to better understand the motivations of the buyers of your products or services.
This past week, Joe had such an amazing experience with Weber Grill’s customer service that it inspired today’s topic!
A Great customer experience leaves a lasting impression. 
Great references from your current clients or customers are critical for you to grow your brand or business. They will go beyond the reference…they become true brand ambassadors! Just as Joe felt compelled to do here.
In this episode, Joe and Cristina discuss the key attributes needed for a great customer experience through Joe’s recent experience with Weber. 
They bring this simple yet critical aspect of your success to the forefront so you can take steps to create raving fans for you or your business right now.

Attributes of great customer service: Wowing Your Customers is the Fuel Propelling Your Sales Engine.

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A Little Known Message from the Past Contains your Success Secret for today and the future. In this episode, Joe shares a story from 1889. (No, Joe was NOT born in 1889!) This story from the past expresses the timeless value individual initiative plays in accomplishing the tasks and responsibilities placed in front of us.The concept of individual initiative is worth exploring. When tasked with a project, do you begin tapping into your creativity to problem solve or rely on others to tell you how to get it done? What holds you back from just making it happen? Listen with us as we dig into the barriers holding you back from reaching your true potential and start your week more confident in your own abilities, experience, and value. Become a person that is indispensable on a team and poised to advance in your career!

A Little Known Message from the Past Contains your Success Secret for today and the future. 

In this episode, Joe shares a story from 1889. (No, Joe was NOT born in 1889!) This story from the past expresses the timeless value individual initiative plays in accomplishing the tasks and responsibilities placed in front of us.

The concept of individual initiative is worth exploring. When tasked with a project, do you begin tapping into your creativity to problem solve or rely on others to tell you how to get it done? 
What holds you back from just making it happen? 
Listen with us as we dig into the barriers holding you back from reaching your true potential and start your week more confident in your own abilities, experience, and value. Become a person that is indispensable on a team and poised to advance in your career!

A Message to Garcia- a Powerful Message on Taking Initiative

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We are all bombarded daily with calls, texts, emails, work, and family responsibilities. No wonder it’s so easy to have an entire day go by with nothing of importance accomplished. Just thinking about these daily distractions can make your head spin!What if you were able to adopt an easy practice to make each day YOUR day, and not be pushed around by other people&#39;s priorities?In this episode, we give you simple, easy-to-follow tips to conquer your morning and own your day. Creating a morning routine is not focused on accomplishing the most or checking off more boxes. It is about being clear about what’s important for the day ahead. Focusing on what’s important shields you from the inevitable daily distractions we all experience.  Listen with us today and give yourself the best opportunity to be confident and productive each day!

We are all bombarded daily with calls, texts, emails, work, and family responsibilities. No wonder it’s so easy to have an entire day go by with nothing of importance accomplished. Just thinking about these daily distractions can make your head spin!
What if you were able to adopt an easy practice to make each day YOUR day, and not be pushed around by other people's priorities?
In this episode, we give you simple, easy-to-follow tips to conquer your morning and own your day. 
Creating a morning routine is not focused on accomplishing the most or checking off more boxes. It is about being clear about what’s important for the day ahead. Focusing on what’s important shields you from the inevitable daily distractions we all experience.  
Listen with us today and give yourself the best opportunity to be confident and productive each day!

An Easy Morning Routine to Set You Up for Success

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If you find yourself working hard with lots to do, yet little fulfillment, maybe it’s time to step back and ponder the following quote by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett: ”The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.&#34;A personal mission statement will help you decide when to say no. It points you in the direction of what you truly desire to accomplish or to be, thus saving you for what matters most.In this episode, Cristina delves into an exercise she did to develop her own personal mission statement, giving us ideas and a template for developing Mission Statements of our own. Joe leaves this episode inspired to create his personal mission statement, which he’ll share in our next episode!We look forward to you taking this exciting adventure into what your true calling is. You’ll find yourself saying “no” to lots of things so you can say yes to those things that align with your personal mission. Listen, laugh with us and start enjoying your life more today!

If you find yourself working hard with lots to do, yet little fulfillment, maybe it’s time to step back and ponder the following quote by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett: 
”The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."
A personal mission statement will help you decide when to say no. It points you in the direction of what you truly desire to accomplish or to be, thus saving you for what matters most.
In this episode, Cristina delves into an exercise she did to develop her own personal mission statement, giving us ideas and a template for developing Mission Statements of our own. Joe leaves this episode inspired to create his personal mission statement, which he’ll share in our next episode!
We look forward to you taking this exciting adventure into what your true calling is. You’ll find yourself saying “no” to lots of things so you can say yes to those things that align with your personal mission. Listen, laugh with us and start enjoying your life more today!

Personal Mission Statement - Who do You Really Want to Be?

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Giving back. What does this mean to you, or for you? There’s no doubt that volunteering your time, giving back to others, has benefits that far exceed the obvious. But what are some of these benefits? What can we glean from some of those who have chosen to make “giving back” part of the fabric of their lives, and the lives of their families? We recently spent time with our community’s Rotary Club. This is the Club Joe has been a member of for over 33 years. In this episode, we discuss a little about what Rotary is, but most importantly, the impact that giving back has on the lives of those who do it. We hear from some members of the Club about how they integrate Rotary, volunteering, and giving back, into their lives. You’ll hear firsthand how giving back has made life better for everyone involved. We want to give a special thanks to the Wayne PM Rotary Club, Club President Charles Grant, and Program Chair Cindy Saypol.

Giving back. What does this mean to you, or for you? There’s no doubt that volunteering your time, giving back to others, has benefits that far exceed the obvious. But what are some of these benefits? What can we glean from some of those who have chosen to make “giving back” part of the fabric of their lives, and the lives of their families? We recently spent time with our community’s Rotary Club. This is the Club Joe has been a member of for over 33 years. In this episode, we discuss a little about what Rotary is, but most importantly, the impact that giving back has on the lives of those who do it. We hear from some members of the Club about how they integrate Rotary, volunteering, and giving back, into their lives. You’ll hear firsthand how giving back has made life better for everyone involved. We want to give a special thanks to the Wayne PM Rotary Club, Club President Charles Grant, and Program Chair Cindy Saypol.

The impact of Volunteerism, a Rotary Club Conversation

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, all those celebrating the father figures in their lives or missing a father. Fathers are ordinary men, given superhuman strength at different times when raising children.In this episode, we talk about the many seasons of fatherhood. Joe and Cristina reminisce, illustrating the way their relationship has evolved through the years. We explore how people change and adapt to the different stages of their children’s growing years. The result is a heartwarming journey through the joys and challenges of fatherhood from both Joe’s and Cristina’s memories.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, all those celebrating the father figures in their lives or missing a father. Fathers are ordinary men, given superhuman strength at different times when raising children.
In this episode, we talk about the many seasons of fatherhood. Joe and Cristina reminisce, illustrating the way their relationship has evolved through the years. 
We explore how people change and adapt to the different stages of their children’s growing years. The result is a heartwarming journey through the joys and challenges of fatherhood from both Joe’s and Cristina’s memories.

The Seasons of Fatherhood

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Opportunity costs can be easily overlooked, even missed entirely. That’s why awareness of this concept is so important.Does Joe install an appliance himself to save money or record this podcast? Does Cristina clean her house, or plan a strategy that wins new business? The challenge is to make these decisions with data and critical thought, rather than on autopilot.In this episode, we dig into this concept in a simple and relatable way. You’ll come away inspired to re-evaluate your own decisions to propel you towards a happier, more fulfilling, and profitable life!

Opportunity costs can be easily overlooked, even missed entirely. That’s why awareness of this concept is so important.
Does Joe install an appliance himself to save money or record this podcast? Does Cristina clean her house, or plan a strategy that wins new business? The challenge is to make these decisions with data and critical thought, rather than on autopilot.
In this episode, we dig into this concept in a simple and relatable way. You’ll come away inspired to re-evaluate your own decisions to propel you towards a happier, more fulfilling, and profitable life!

Opportunity Cost: The Potential Benefits You Miss out On when Choosing One Alternative over Another

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Is it really possible to be caught up? Is being caught up even something desirable?We all have so many tasks, responsibilities, and obligations. Just thinking about them can be overwhelming. And guess what? They’re not going away. Every day brings routine tasks that have to be done, responsibilities and obligations to be met. The issue isn’t can we ever be caught up. The issue is to think about the “being caught up” mindset in different and unique ways, so we don’t introduce stress and disappointment into the mix.In this episode, we discuss this topic by introducing some interesting viewpoints. Viewpoints that will make you happier, less stressed, and most of all, prevent the inevitable disappointment that comes from thinking you’ll never be caught up.

Is it really possible to be caught up? Is being caught up even something desirable?
We all have so many tasks, responsibilities, and obligations. Just thinking about them can be overwhelming. And guess what? They’re not going away. Every day brings routine tasks that have to be done, responsibilities and obligations to be met. The issue isn’t can we ever be caught up. The issue is to think about the “being caught up” mindset in different and unique ways, so we don’t introduce stress and disappointment into the mix.
In this episode, we discuss this topic by introducing some interesting viewpoints. Viewpoints that will make you happier, less stressed, and most of all, prevent the inevitable disappointment that comes from thinking you’ll never be caught up.

The Myth of Being Caught Up

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Have you ever struggled with a challenge, or perhaps can’t figure out how to say something? Then, when you least expect it, the answer amazingly comes to you, or the words just start flowing?That’s what this episode is about. Those are Eureka moments.  Eureka moments are one of life’s little pleasures. We struggle, ponder…get stressed, only to have that flash of brilliance!In this episode, we discuss the techniques we have used to successfully cause eureka moments to happen more routinely. Who wouldn’t want that?

Have you ever struggled with a challenge, or perhaps can’t figure out how to say something? Then, when you least expect it, the answer amazingly comes to you, or the words just start flowing?
That’s what this episode is about. Those are Eureka moments.  Eureka moments are one of life’s little pleasures. We struggle, ponder…get stressed, only to have that flash of brilliance!
In this episode, we discuss the techniques we have used to successfully cause eureka moments to happen more routinely. Who wouldn’t want that?



Eureka Moments

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Experts are everywhere these days. There is much to learn from them, but we must also be careful. It’s easy to feel inferior or believe their methods are the best methods, to be followed to the letter.In this episode, we put this into perspective. Join us as we banter about a healthy appetite for the opinion of experts and laugh our way to a whole new perspective.A perspective that will motivate you to learn all you can from the expert of your choice, yet make it your own. There’s never been anyone like you and that’s the secret to your greatness.

Experts are everywhere these days. There is much to learn from them, but we must also be careful. It’s easy to feel inferior or believe their methods are the best methods, to be followed to the letter.
In this episode, we put this into perspective. Join us as we banter about a healthy appetite for the opinion of experts and laugh our way to a whole new perspective.
A perspective that will motivate you to learn all you can from the expert of your choice, yet make it your own. There’s never been anyone like you and that’s the secret to your greatness.

The Trouble with Expert Opinions

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We hear stories every day as we go through life...have you ever wondered how many of those stories are true? In this episode, we reveal a family secret that Joe discovered and what it taught us about the stories we’ve accepted as truth for years and the reasons why they are told. Join us to challenge your own thinking and the preconceived notions you’ve likely carried for years. Here is the link to Joe’s article, published on Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/crows-feet/death-in-syracuse-ny-august-1920-5bf22f2540aa" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/crows-feet/death-in-syracuse-ny-august-1920-5bf22f2540aa</a>

We hear stories every day as we go through life...have you ever wondered how many of those stories are true? 
In this episode, we reveal a family secret that Joe discovered and what it taught us about the stories we’ve accepted as truth for years and the reasons why they are told. 
Join us to challenge your own thinking and the preconceived notions you’ve likely carried for years. 
Here is the link to Joe’s article, published on Medium: https://medium.com/crows-feet/death-in-syracuse-ny-august-1920-5bf22f2540aa

The Stories That We Tell: A Death in Syracuse

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What is an invisible wall...or the recently popularized term “Imposter Syndrome?”  If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or felt like a fraud, you’re not alone.  In this episode, Cristina and Joe dig into their own invisible walls; their potentially self-limiting self-talk, and the importance of learning to quiet your inner critic. This negative self-talk can hold you back from success and fulfillment in all areas of your life.What is your “invisible Wall?”  Learn what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to break free and reach your full potential.

What is an invisible wall...or the recently popularized term “Imposter Syndrome?”  
If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or felt like a fraud, you’re not alone.  
In this episode, Cristina and Joe dig into their own invisible walls; their potentially self-limiting self-talk, and the importance of learning to quiet your inner critic. This negative self-talk can hold you back from success and fulfillment in all areas of your life.
What is your “invisible Wall?”  
Learn what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to break free and reach your full potential.

Break Through Your Invisible Wall and Reach Your Full Potential

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What is the cost of a bad attitude?Bad attitudes disrupt organizations, families, and friendships. A persistent bad attitude can ruin careers, marriages, and relationships of all kinds. We’ve all had a bad attitude at different points in our lives. What causes YOUR mood to turn sour?Is it possible to be aware of our attitude and change before we cause hurt or damage our careers and those around us? How should we handle the bad attitudes of others in the workplace? In this critical yet fun episode, we dive into the topic of &#34;attitude.&#34; Good and bad. Joe steps us through a decision tree you can use in and out of work to guide your response to below-par performance. What does below-par performance have to do with attitude? Well, you&#39;ll have to listen to find out. Join us this morning for an attitude adjustment and an all-around good time!

What is the cost of a bad attitude?
Bad attitudes disrupt organizations, families, and friendships. A persistent bad attitude can ruin careers, marriages, and relationships of all kinds. 
We’ve all had a bad attitude at different points in our lives. What causes YOUR mood to turn sour?
Is it possible to be aware of our attitude and change before we cause hurt or damage our careers and those around us? How should we handle the bad attitudes of others in the workplace? 
In this critical yet fun episode, we dive into the topic of "attitude." Good and bad. Joe steps us through a decision tree you can use in and out of work to guide your response to below-par performance. 
What does below-par performance have to do with attitude? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. Join us this morning for an attitude adjustment and an all-around good time!

A is for Attitude!

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Have you ever been in the presence of “that” person? You know, the person who is always talking about him or herself? The person who always has the better story, and has to let everyone know it?Join us as we banter away about “Me Monsters,” and how you can come out way ahead of them in the minds of everyone around you.

Have you ever been in the presence of “that” person? You know, the person who is always talking about him or herself? The person who always has the better story, and has to let everyone know it?
Join us as we banter away about “Me Monsters,” and how you can come out way ahead of them in the minds of everyone around you.

Dealing with "Me Monsters!"

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If you sell anything, you’ll want to listen to this Episode. During their conversation, Cristina, a VP of Business Development, asks Joe, a real buyer, what he looks for in a salesperson during the sales process. You’ll be shocked to hear about simple things that make a difference, yet simply don’t happen, as well as one of Joe’s secret tricks to set yourself apart.Join us as we banter away on a journey inside the head of “the buyer”....you’ll have fun while getting valuable info you can use right away!

If you sell anything, you’ll want to listen to this Episode. 

During their conversation, Cristina, a VP of Business Development, asks Joe, a real buyer, what he looks for in a salesperson during the sales process. 
You’ll be shocked to hear about simple things that make a difference, yet simply don’t happen, as well as one of Joe’s secret tricks to set yourself apart.
Join us as we banter away on a journey inside the head of “the buyer”....you’ll have fun while getting valuable info you can use right away!

What Buyers Want - Winning in Today’s Competitive Sales Environment

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In this episode, Cristina and Joe are joined by their good friend, who also happens to be a role model for anyone yearning towards entrepreneurship.You&#39;ll journey with Steven Cortopassi through his evolution from the corporate grind in LA mortgage sales and Wall Street Hedge Funds to ultimately leaving that all behind to “Hustle” for reasons all his own. In this episode, we explore that there is no one definition of, or one path to, entrepreneurial success. Through Steve’s experience in fitness franchising, food prep, gas stations, and everything in between you’ll absorb valuable lessons, be inspired, and come to understand that you can follow your passion to start something all your own!

In this episode, Cristina and Joe are joined by their good friend, who also happens to be a role model for anyone yearning towards entrepreneurship.
You'll journey with Steven Cortopassi through his evolution from the corporate grind in LA mortgage sales and Wall Street Hedge Funds to ultimately leaving that all behind to “Hustle” for reasons all his own. 
In this episode, we explore that there is no one definition of, or one path to, entrepreneurial success. 
Through Steve’s experience in fitness franchising, food prep, gas stations, and everything in between you’ll absorb valuable lessons, be inspired, and come to understand that you can follow your passion to start something all your own!

Find your “Hustle” with Serial Entrepreneur Steven Cortopassi of CKO Wayne and So Fresh So Clean.

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In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about what motivates them and what they’ve learned about motivating anyone-employees, peers, family, or friends.Motivating yourself and others is probably the single most powerful tool in your success arsenal. This episode delivers simple info to transform yourself and your relationships for maximum benefit. What motivates you? (SPOILER ALERT - Joe proves once again that he can’t get through an episode without talking about ice cream).

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about what motivates them and what they’ve learned about motivating anyone-employees, peers, family, or friends.
Motivating yourself and others is probably the single most powerful tool in your success arsenal. This episode delivers simple info to transform yourself and your relationships for maximum benefit.  What motivates you? 
(SPOILER ALERT - Joe proves once again that he can’t get through an episode without talking about ice cream).

Simple Ways to Motivate Just about Anyone!

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In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about their favorite hacks from the last year of work from home. Listen to hear about how you can make the most of any environment to be productive and fulfilled- from home!As a bonus, Joe also reveals a budget-friendly dating tip. And to recap-Cristina still can’t count. Cheers to laughing and learning together today!

In this episode, Cristina and Joe talk about their favorite hacks from the last year of work from home. 
Listen to hear about how you can make the most of any environment to be productive and fulfilled- from home!
As a bonus, Joe also reveals a budget-friendly dating tip. And to recap-Cristina still can’t count. 
Cheers to laughing and learning together today!

Easy Work from Home Hacks

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In this fun and informative episode, Cristina and Joe tackle the challenges and reveal the opportunities of remote selling.In their own special way, this topic is explored using questioning as the skill, personality as the differentiator, and humor for the close.No matter what position you hold in business or simply for your personal life, this episode will move you forward.As an added bonus, Joe introduces a new intro and outro song.

In this fun and informative episode, Cristina and Joe tackle the challenges and reveal the opportunities of remote selling.
In their own special way, this topic is explored using questioning as the skill, personality as the differentiator, and humor for the close.
No matter what position you hold in business or simply for your personal life, this episode will move you forward.
As an added bonus, Joe introduces a new intro and outro song.

No Question About It: A Dynamic and Fun Approach to Remote Selling

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In this episode, we explore a practical, down-to-earth, approach to Process Improvement from Joe&#39;s experience. Joe reveals the basics of the actual steps he has used successfully for years to streamline and improve processes for businesses of all sizes. Whether it&#39;s 6, 7, or 8 steps, Process Improvement is less about counting the steps than it is about following them. You&#39;ll be sure to come away with realistic tips to enhance your own approach to Process Improvement in business and life.

In this episode, we explore a practical, down-to-earth, approach to Process Improvement from Joe's experience.  
Joe reveals the basics of the actual steps he has used successfully for years to streamline and improve processes for businesses of all sizes. 
Whether it's 6, 7, or 8 steps, Process Improvement is less about counting the steps than it is about following them. 
You'll be sure to come away with realistic tips to enhance your own approach to Process Improvement in business and life.

Episode 4: Real Talk to Process Improvement

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We all have comfort zones. Obviously, we are most comfortable there, but comfort doesn&#39;t equal happiness or satisfaction, or fulfillment. When we&#39;re not fulfilled, we often feel a tug towards whatever it is that might fulfill us, thus making us happier and more satisfied with our lives.To get from our comfort zone, to where the tug is pulling us, requires moving to a potential &#34;un-comfort&#34; zone.In this episode, we explore this theme through the lens of Cristina’s experiences and how different life may look if it weren’t for embracing the uncomfortable. Grab your coffee and some liquid courage if you need it. You&#39;ll leave these 30 minutes inspired to create major growth through small measured risk over time.

Listen as this Father-Daughter pair banter over breakfast about Business and Life...with many laughs along the way.

We all have comfort zones. Obviously, we are most comfortable there, but comfort doesn't equal happiness or satisfaction, or fulfillment. 
When we're not fulfilled, we often feel a tug towards whatever it is that might fulfill us, thus making us happier and more satisfied with our lives.
To get from our comfort zone, to where the tug is pulling us, requires moving to a potential "un-comfort" zone.
In this episode, we explore this theme through the lens of Cristina’s experiences and how different life may look if it weren’t for embracing the uncomfortable. 
Grab your coffee and some liquid courage if you need it. You'll leave these 30 minutes inspired to create major growth through small measured risk over time.

Episode 3: Growth: It’s not “comfy” but it's worth it

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This episode reveals the importance of following your passion, identifying and seizing opportunities, and letting your career evolve along the way.I’ve known my dad for my whole life, and in this episode learned so much more about the career and life lessons that ultimately lead to sitting together and recording this podcast - today. Listen as we take a trip down memory lane. We dig into experiences and patterns that charted the course for a long and rewarding career with nothing but a runway ahead.Grab a cup of coffee, mimosa, or your drink of choice... laugh and learn with us this morning.

This episode reveals the importance of following your passion, identifying and seizing opportunities, and letting your career evolve along the way. 
I’ve known my dad for my whole life, and in this episode learned so much more about the career and life lessons that ultimately lead to sitting together and recording this podcast - today. 
Listen as we take a trip down memory lane. We dig into experiences and patterns that charted the course for a long and rewarding career with nothing but a runway ahead. 
Grab a cup of coffee, mimosa, or your drink of choice... laugh and learn with us this morning.

40 years of career insights in under 40 minutes

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This is our welcome podcast. You&#39;ll get to know a little about us, and why you&#39;ll want to listen every week. We are a father-daughter discussing business and life, over coffee and mimosas.

Spend your Sunday morning having Coffee and Mimosas with this father-daughter duo. As leaders in business and passionate enthusiasts for life, Joe and Cristina dig into their life and business experiences from their two unique perspectives. 

Listen as this cross-generational pair banter over breakfast about Business and Life...with many laughs along the way. 

The perfect blend of fact and fun...coffee and mimosa!