Business Foundations

211: Creating Intentional Wealth with Debra Morrison

In this episode of the Encore Entrepreneur Podcast, Lori welcomes Debra Morrison, founder of Women Navigating Finances. Debra discusses her mission to empower mature women in managing their finances by providing unbiased guidance and addressing the emotional aspects of money management, including grief. She introduces the concept of intentional wealth, emphasizing the importance of conscious […]

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148: The Nuts and Bolts of Effective JV Relationships

Lori discusses the benefits and considerations of joint venture (JV) partnerships in small businesses. She emphasizes the importance of clear roles, defining how expenses and profits will be divided, and aligning goals and objectives. Lori advises regular communication, transparency, and having a dispute resolution plan in place. She highlights the advantages of sharing expertise and

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136: Pivoting and Swiveling – the New Way to Look at Your Business

Have you ever heard of pivoting and swiveling in business strategy? In this podcast, the speakers discuss the difference between these two concepts and how businesses adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most valuable lesson from this episode is that businesses should carefully evaluate their options and consider all factors before making a decision to

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106: The Secrets to “Buying Back Your Time”

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out all the time? Do you wish you had more time for self-care and pursuing your passions?  In her latest episode, Lori shares valuable tips for buying back time and outsourcing tasks to improve productivity and reduce stress. One of Lori’s key recommendations is to identify tasks

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105: The Beauty of Business Support with Essie Escobedo

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to balance all the tasks required to run your business? Join us for this episode for Essie Escobedo’s advice. With over 23 years of experience running her business, Office Angels, Essie knows a thing or two about delegating tasks effectively. Her advice includes identifying your ideal client, networking, and prioritizing

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102: Encore Stories: Running a Business As a Full Time Caregiver with Jane Bishop

Have you ever felt like you needed to pivot in your business? Maybe things weren’t going as planned, or you realized that your niche wasn’t aligning with your values. Well, according to Jane Bishop, founder of Take the Next Step, pivoting is a lot like pivoting in basketball – you put one foot down and

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101: Encore Stories: The Power of a Mastermind!

The Power of a Mastermind Group for Personal and Professional Growth Have you ever heard of a mastermind group? It’s a group of individuals who come together to support each other’s personal and professional growth. In a recent podcast episode, a group of women shared how their weekly mastermind meetings have helped them navigate their

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89: All the “Other” Financial Stuff You Need to Know to be Profitable!

Keeping track of money can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner. From what type of accounting software should I use to what the heck is this P&L thing and what does it mean? Join me today as we talk through some best practices from a non accountant and “I

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88: The Top Secret to Growing a Profitable Business with Beth Pitt, CPA

**How to Choose the Right CPA for Your Small Business: Insights from a Veteran Accountant** As a small business owner, financial planning and accounting can be a daunting task. Choosing the right CPA to work with is crucial to ensure your business’s financial health and compliance with tax laws. In a recent podcast episode, CPA

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87: Real Business Strategies for Your Passion Based Business

**How to Build a Successful Passion-Based Business** Are you tired of working a job that doesn’t ignite your passions? Do you dream of turning your passions into a profitable business? In the latest episode of the Encore Entrepreneur Podcast, host Lori Lyons shares valuable insights on how to build a successful passion-based business. Lori emphasizes

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