Honored to present at this morning’s WATT meeting! I covered the different buyer types business owners should understand — individuals, strategics, private equity, and ESOPs — along with the pros, cons, valuation expectations, and deal structures behind each. Who you sell to matters just as much as the price. Dyan Haugen… Read More »Elevated Energy
What an inspiring WATT morning with my powerhouse women! These leaders truly get what support looks like in action: Great conversations, beautiful connections, and strong women lifting each other up. What does real support look like in your professional circle — and how has it impacted your growth? #WomenAtTheTop#WomenInBusiness #ArizonaLeaders #ConstructionIndustry… Read More »Collective Strength
Thank you, Ronda Ebert, for organizing our morning gathering at Janey’s Coffee Co. & Bodega! It was great connecting with so many incredible local business owners—Maxx Anderson, Cameron Kunieg, Leeanne Gardner, Susan Stanton, and others. A quick cup of coffee, meaningful conversations, and genuinely great people made for an energizing… Read More »Sip & Connect
I’m so glad I attended the Integro CEO Club event, “Economy in Focus: Decoding 2026 Market Trends for Smarter Business Growth,” featuring Dr. John Min and Sandra Watson. Two key takeaways really stood out: • Macro-level economic indicators are largely positive, signaling that the broader economy is in a solid… Read More »Pragmatic Optimism
We had the pleasure of welcoming Amy Hoffman to her first WATT meeting today! It wasn’t our typical agenda, but I was reminded—again—of the power in this group. These women can dig into organizational policies, debate respectfully, and reach consensus, even when perspectives differ. That’s true leadership in action. Thank you, Juliet… Read More »Bold Conversations
Oh WATT fun at WATT this morning! Melissa Swader kicked things off with a lively round of member trivia — complete with the most creative Christmas-themed clues. Our sharp-minded Elves (Michelle Tran, Juliet Peters, Dyan Haugen, Laura Piel, Monica May Dunn and Wendy Look) took the win by nailing the… Read More »Winning Elves
At our ProVisors meeting, one of the standout best practices is sharing real stories of how another member has stepped up to support a client—or even one of us. This morning, Gary Leneway delivered an incredible testimonial about how Brian Trouette truly saved the day. For roughly the same premium… Read More »Trusted Partners
As the holiday season rolls in, I’m reminded of how many blessings there are to count. Ronda Ebert has brought together an exceptional community of Cave Creek business owners and advisors—people who genuinely care about collaboration and growth. Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking about business sales alongside the… Read More »Business Blessings
Fantastic meeting this morning—what a privilege to learn more about the incredible women at Bankers Trust and the impressive benefits they offer. For my Cave Creek community: if you haven’t met Ronda Ebert, you’re missing out on an exceptional private banker. She brought her supervisor, Susan Rathjen, in from Iowa,… Read More »Powerhouse Connections
What a great way to kick off the morning — time with my WATT sisters exploring the beautiful new location of Shannon Fox’s Kiss Me Kate. We shopped, we laughed, and we enjoyed fantastic treats from Benedict’s Catering (thank you, Dawn!). Everyone walked away with fabulous finds (right Monica May-Dunn)!… Read More »Shannon Fox’s Kiss Me Kate