We’ve all heard of branding, but have you thought about why it’s so important? How do you develop your style and brand so that you’ll succeed in your career? Special guest Melissa Forziat joins us for an illuminating interview all about crafting your branding. With Melissa’s experience as a small business marketing coach and event manager, she has all the …
Midterm elections are happening now, and more than ever before, it’s vital that you vote. In conjunction with our new webinar on how to be an active and informed voter, check out our new political playlist. Our “Rock the Vote” songs will inspire you to get involved and send in your ballot in all upcoming elections. These songs tackle today’s …
Sales is all about your clients. So how can you entice them and improve your performance? By focusing on benefits! That can be harder than it looks, so we’ve come up with our the 10 steps you need to take. With these tips, you’ll quickly boost sales and improve client relationships. The first step is to pay attention to what …
Trick or treat! Celebrate this Halloween with a playlist of terrifying tunes. Songs about ghosts, zombies, witches, and monsters are just what you need to liven up your Halloween party and greet trick-or-treaters this October. We included classics like “Monster Mash” and the Ghostbusters theme, as well as spooky songs with even scarier music videos. From Bach to Black Sabbath …
Sales is all about your clients. So how can you entice them and improve your performance? By focusing on benefits! That can be harder than it looks, so sales veteran Lynn is here to walk you through it on our new webinar. With these tips, you’ll quickly boost sales and improve client relationships. The first step is to pay attention …
Singer/songwriter Mandy Bon is an up-and-coming musician that any 20-something can relate to. From young love to the dreaded feeling of being stuck, her new EP, Traffic Jams, showcases four songs that articulate honest hopes and worries. Mandy composed, recorded, and mixed all four tracks on her new EP, and even took charge of most of the music video production, …
Summer has come and passed, and we’re all starting to notice that fall has officially begun. As we snuggle up into our warm sweaters and drink apple cider by the fire, perhaps some autumnal tunes can help set the mood. Our new “Fall Into Autumn” playlist begins with the autumnal equinox in September, eventually transitioning into October and November. The …
Regardless of how incredible your colleagues are, you will, from time to time, need to deliver them some constructive criticism. How do you do so effectively without getting a defensive or negative reaction? It starts with understanding why an employee is difficult. Does she simply have a different communication or working style? Does he become defensive or angry when receiving …
No matter how amazing your colleagues are, you will sometimes need to deliver constructive criticism. How do you do so effectively without getting a defensive or negative reaction? It starts with understanding why an employee is difficult. Does she simply have a different communication or working style? Does he become defensive or angry when receiving criticism? Maybe an employee lacks …
How do you find a fulfilling, purposeful life? It’s a question many of us ask, but it takes a lot of trial and error to figure it out. Author Nate Nasralla has already done his fair share of navigating the ups and downs in life, and he joins Lynn and Amanda for our latest podcast. In our conversation, Nate shared …
Here at Petite2Queen, we would like to think that women today are more proactive than ever when it comes to their finances. Understand long-term goals and investments. Plan for emergencies and eventualities like illness and death. Doing these things gives power and control to women over their lives. So, let’s talk about money! How many of you manage your own …
When you were young, did dream of the freedom you’d have when you finally grew up? Or did you resist growing up, instead enjoying youth while you had it? We all go through an intense journey as we transition through our teens and into our 20s and then 30s. Growing up is confusing and challenging… but also exhilarating as you …
Receptionists: They’re often the first person seen and the last person considered. However, a smart saleswoman will recognize them for the power they have. Receptionists, like personal assistants and coordinators, are gatekeepers. Gatekeepers can be the difference between you connecting with your potential buyer and being shown out the door. Indeed, it won’t matter how well you can sell your …
Believe it or not, a large part of sales success is in the art of self-promotion. For many people, this can be difficult, especially if you’re shy or simply don’t like talking about yourself. How do you overcome the feelings of awkwardness so you can focus on your true objective? How can you get out there to promote you and …
Have you ever considered starting your own business? Have you ever been struck with an exciting idea that could change the way you work? So many of us want to pursue an entrepreneurial idea, but we don’t always know how. Luckily, there are experts out there who can help. Aidan Vuocolo started Stories Behind the Grind and, through interviewing the …
We already got your summer vacation started with a playlist full of travel tunes. Those songs took you to each corner of the Earth, one city and country at a time. Today, we invite you to travel around the world with 30 songs by musicians from 30 different countries. From Peru to Nigeria to South Korea to India to Sweden …
Last week, we talked about how we chose our favorite movies highlighting strong women. But there were so many, we had to make a part 2! Putting together this list was a lot of fun for us at Petite2Queen, and it took a lot of discussion. We considered characters strong in combat and women overcoming grief and depression. Some are …
Conflict is a natural part of two or more people working together. This means that you’re likely to run into your fair share of disagreements throughout your career. How to address these situations is the difference not just between good and bad relationships at work. It’s also the difference between a strong leader and a weak one. While conflict can …
Last week, we told you which movies we think are the best at highlighting powerful women. Putting together this list was a lot of fun for us at Petite2Queen, and it took a lot of discussion. We considered characters strong in combat and women overcoming grief and depression. Some are leaders, but all stay true to their values. Strength comes …
Conflict is a natural part of two or more people working together. This means that you’re likely to run into your fair share of disagreements throughout your career. How to address these situations is the difference not just between good and bad relationships at work. It’s also the difference between a strong leader and a weak one. While conflict can …