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Lisa hanging out with the locals at the IBBA Conference in Orlando FL

So excited to be here in Orlando FL at the keynote session of the IBBA listening to Daymond John!

Buyers for businesses usually are looking for companies with a track record of strong profit margins. But oftentimes, the business owner has gone too long avoiding raising prices or has been complacent in finding a better deal from vendors. If a company’s costs are too high and/or prices too low,… Read More »Tip #078 Are the profit margins as good as they can be?

Wow—another powerhouse morning with my WATT sisters! Rena Huber kicked things off with her inspiring journey—rising through the corporate ranks and now channeling her superpowers to support small businesses. Love seeing passion meet purpose! Next up, Dyan Haugen gave us the real scoop on REAL ID. Pro tip: if you’re… Read More »WATT a Morning!

What an incredible AZBBA Mastermind session—held in Jim Afinowich’s beautiful hangar, no less! Surrounded by sharp minds and generous hearts, we shared strategies, insights, and real-world lessons to better serve our clients and elevate our impact. Grateful for the collaboration, connection, and continuous improvement!

A big shoutout to Kay McDonald for kicking things off with a fresh take on Cause Marketing—now called Purpose Branding! It’s inspiring to see how both nonprofits and for-profits thrive when they team up for good. Not sure where to start? Check out 1% for the Planet. And remember, a… Read More »Another vibrant morning with WATT!

What a blast! A huge THANK YOU to Bennett Brown for the invite to an unforgettable Pickleball Networking event! And major applause to Thunderbird Corporate Finance, LLC, Spectrum Commercial Finance, Flatbay Capital, Old Republic National Insurance Company, and Celtic Bank for powering such an epic day! The courts were buzzing… Read More »Pickleball, Power Plays, and New Partnerships!

Another energizing morning with my WATT sisters! Susan McCall officially called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM—cutting through the lively buzz of conversations and connections. Heather Locke kicked things off by sharing her story and diving into the often-overlooked details of Google Analytics (so much more to it than… Read More »Another energizing morning with my WATT sisters!

Servant Leaders. A powerful reminder heading into Easter weekend. This morning, I had the privilege of attending a presentation on Ethical Leadership: Leading with Integrity in a Complex World by Dr. Keith Frey—thank you, David Kotter, for the kind invitation. I was surrounded by leaders whose focus is to prioritize… Read More »Ethical Leadership: Leading with Integrity in a Complex World

Grateful to be Part of Something Truly Impactful. I’ve been honored to be part of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun for nearly all of their incredible 11+ years. This inspiring group of women has donated $1,435,972 to 110+ local Arizona charities—and that’s not even counting Q2! Run… Read More »100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun