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
There are many stories of partners, investors or spouses showing up right before closings or even at closings to express their opposition to the sale. Obviously, in those situations there are existing conflicts which have not been worked out between the parties. In the early stages of planning the exit… Read More »Tip #083 Partners, Investors and Spouses must all be in agreement to sell the business.
Connection. Laughter. Rooftop views. The perfect WATT evening. Last night’s WATT Fall Social was truly one for the books — full of connection, laughter, and even a few brave husbands who joined our fabulous WATT women for an unforgettable evening. A huge shoutout to Dorie Morales, our VP extraordinaire, for creating… Read More »Still smiling from last night…
Unexpected lessons. Rare jewels. Big conversations. Exactly what I needed today. So thankful I rolled out of bed and made it to WATT this morning. What an energizing way to start the day. We heard from our talented jeweler, Roya Athanasopolous, who shared stories from her early days in jewelry… Read More »Big Conversations
Everything is changing so fast these days, it can be hard for a company to keep up. Business owners have to pay attention and be open minded as to what it will take to continue to grow their company – particularly with new technologies coming on line so rapidly that… Read More »Tip #082 To get maximum value, a business has to project a strong future!
Powerhouse women. Real connections. Unstoppable momentum. So grateful for this incredible M&A tribe — women who lift, inspire, and lead with purpose. Huge thanks to Robin Siers (JonesSpross) and Ayelet Shipley (Speed M&A by JonesSpross) for sponsoring an amazing evening celebrating women in M&A, and to Carrie Kerpen (The Whisper Group) for sharing… Read More »Powerhouse women
Powerful women. Real stories. Real growth. Every WATT morning reminds me: when women support women, success multiplies. Another incredible WATT gathering filled with insight, wisdom, and genuine connection. Tiffany Halperin opened with her journey — reflecting on life, personal growth, and her years with WATT. A beautiful reminder of the power… Read More »Inspired Connections
This morning reminded me why showing up matters. When you put smart, curious businesswomen in a room together — learning happens, connections grow, and ideas spark. Dyan Haugen kicked things off by busting one of the biggest myths in travel: that using a travel agent costs you money. It doesn’t!… Read More »Why Showing Up Matters