Nurture Small Business Denise Cagan

As a business owner, do you feel it is your responsibility to be an expert in every aspect of your business? If you answered yes, you are not alone! Today’s guest shares her experience as a female business owner and how she dealt with overvaluing expertise and striving for perfection. 
Sara Shelton, founder of PassionFruit Professional Coaching, shares insight into why women, more often than men, struggle with asking for help or admitting they don’t know something. Covering topics such as corporate culture and self-confidence, she provides guidance on overcoming perfectionism, building complex relationships, and improving confidence. 
Learn from Sara’s personal experience of launching her own coaching business, so you can be ahead of the game!
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
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As an entrepreneur, you might be struggling to figure out how to balance your life as a business owner. It sure was a challenge for me! That’s why today’s guest is here to share her own underdog story, along with the importance of having a support system and being transparent while running a business. 
Tanya Alvarez founded OwnersUP to provide support to entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed and overworked. From time management to accountability, Tanya provides insights and examples on how to overcome challenges as an entrepreneur. Want to learn how you can use tools such as goal recipes, time analysis, the four layers of accountability, and the “rap” method to improve your efficiency? Tanya shares how to do it all in this episode! 
To learn more about Tanya and her business, you can check out OwnersUP on LinkedIn. 
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
Connect with Denise
DCA Virtual Business Support website.
View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan.
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Have you ever contemplated what could be holding your team back from unlocking their true potential? Our guest today reveals that the key to this puzzle lies within effective communication. You might be skeptical, assuming that your business already has a well-crafted communication strategy in place. However, our guest shines light on how even the best communication practices can gradually morph into toxic barriers, preventing individuals from expressing their true thoughts and intentions.  
Meet Marsha Acker, a coach, speaker, podcast host, business owner, and today’s guest. Her company, TeamCatapult, exists to “help leaders be more effective, collaborative, and adaptive as they grow their teams, lead change, and achieve their desired results.” To say the least, listeners are in for a treat as Marsha delves into structural dynamics layer by layer, sharing how business owners can use this approach to analyze employee communication. Learn how confronting childhood experiences and creating a space where teams can be vulnerable could transform conversations and improve team dynamics.  
For more information on effective and collaborative leadership strategies, tune into Marsha’s podcast, Defining Moments of Leadership. 
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
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DCA Virtual Business Support website.
View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan.
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Want to build a more equitable workplace? It starts with employee buy-in, and what better way to do that than through pay transparency? Lucky for you, today’s guest is passionate about equitable pay and is here to share alternative pathways for advancing your business and team. 
Sally Loftis, managing partner of Loftis Partners, shares the importance of disentangling performance management from compensation and how it influences employee retention and productivity. She highlights the significance of employee buy-in and communication when implementing changes related to pay. Her stance on addressing pay equity within an organization emphasizes the need for curiosity and collaboration, not blame and judgment. Get better equipped to lead your team with effective communication and foster a workplace built on trust.  



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DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
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View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan.
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Are you aware of the impact your habits have on your finances, relationships, business, and health? In today’s discussion, not one but two experts in the field of physical and financial wellness join the show to discuss the importance of understanding our habits, how to change them, and how they impact all aspects of our lives. 
Elizabeth Colen, owner of Ms. Fit One and Jaqee Cooke, owner of Heart Soul Money shed light on the transformative power of group training programs within companies, offering insights into how these programs can elevate employee well-being, strengthen loyalty, and drive improved performance. Moreover, they highlight how even small businesses can invest in alternative benefits that promote well-being, fostering a healthier work environment where employees feel valued and thrive.  
Join us as we explore the profound connections between habits, well-being, and success!  
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
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Success doesn't solely stem from your IQ; emotional intelligence plays an equally important role. To cultivate a thriving business and a successful team, textbook knowledge alone won't cut it. You have to be able to understand your own emotions and those of your team. Dive into the world of emotions, understanding, and leadership in this episode with our guest — an expert in the field of emotional intelligence.  
Come to understand just how essential emotional intelligence is for effective communication with Mic Alexander, Emotional Intelligence Coach at Image Wealth and the author of Image is Power. She breaks down various aspects of emotional intelligence, dissecting the different theories that revolve around the topic, and how it ties into the workplace. Through the insights Mic shares, we will uncover the importance of fostering win-win outcomes, where individuals actively support each other's success.  
 
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
Connect with Denise
DCA Virtual Business Support website.
View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan.
LinkedIn