How to Navigate Customer Complaints and Negative Reviews

“Clients, customers who have actually done business with your brand will have negative feedback. That’s just inevitable. Humans are humans. Your response matters” Customer feedback is an important part of business growth. Especially when a customer has a frustrating experience. Instead of ignoring an issue and hoping it will go away, it’s best to face…

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Podcasting 101 with Jody Maberry

Will Talks Biz Podcast Episode 22 Podcasting 101 with Jody Maberry

Any time I listed to the podcast “Creating Disney Magic” with Lee Cockerell and Jody Maberry I feel like I’m there in the room with them as they discuss leadership and customer service. The show and topics offer information that reaches a broad audience. Today Cassie and I are thrilled to enjoy podcasting with Jody.…

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Epic Business with Justin Breen

WIll Talks Biz Episode 18 Epic Business Justin Breen

Justin Breen joins us to give us a glimpse into the knowledge and experiences shared in his book, Epic Business. In addition to being a husband and dad, he runs two global companies, both a PR firm and a SaaS platform. Key Takeaways: {4:02 } Justin shares that the greatest joy of being an entrepreneur…

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Hiring Process

Will Talks Biz Episode 17 Hiring Process

Recently Cassie applied for a position for one of my businesses to see how I have set up my hiring process. As much as I would love to hire her, we are instead using her experience to talk about the reasoning behind the system I set up for positions that come available Key Takeaways: {1:56}By…

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Lee Cockerell on Developing Employees

Will Talks Biz Episode 16 Lee Cockerell

Lee Cockerell is back to share more of his leadership knowledge around developing employees. Today we talk about how in leadership you can create a culture of developing employees. Lee’s book, Customer Rules, includes a number of rules that are also helpful for a leader. One chapter that always speaks to me is, “ Be…

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Create Career Magic featuring Lee Cockerell

Create Career Magic featuring Lee Cockerell Will Talks Biz Ep 15

Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort, is someone we have talked about frequently. Since retiring from Disney he has written several books, does speaking, and has the Cockerell Academy where he offers a variety of leadership courses. Today he joins to talk more about his book, Career Magic Key Takeaways:…

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Why I Sold My Business to My Competitor

Why I Sold My Business to My Competitor Will Talks Biz Episode 14

Telling people that I sold my business to a competitor intrigues them. The idea of a competitor has created connection to thinking we have to beat them or be the best.  Looking at competitors as your adversary often comes down to your mindset. Key Takeaways: {3:57 } You might have more in common with your…

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Giving Bonuses in Business

Will Talks Biz Episode 12 Giving Bonuses

Giving bonuses and incentives in businesses happens for a variety of reasons. Lately we are hearing a lot about interview-based bonuses. The ones I have used are incentive based bonuses. I have used them as a tool to motivate and inspire. While bonuses may bring a quick result, I have learned a few lessons along…

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How to Deal with Toxic Employees

Will Talks Biz Episode 11 How to Deal with Toxix Employees

When you scale quickly it become easy to find yourself surrounded by toxic employees. Embezzlement, theft, and everything in-between can happen if you aren’t on top of toxic behavior.  One thing I would tell my younger self is to fire them the moment they become toxic. Today I share my experiences on leading a team…

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