Guest in studio this week:

Meet the John Chen – author of Engaging Virtual Meetings – he’s been virtually meeting for over 35 years. He can juggle 16 screens of information at a time. He has produced an international training conference for 1200 attendees that was 100% LIVE. He’s produced a six-language virtual meeting. He is a recognized thought leader in engaging virtual meetings. He is the Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games”, top-selling business books. Let’s welcome John Chen! In this week’s episode, John talks about how to beat zoom fatigue.  Listen to John’s segment.

Guest in studio this week:

K’ai Roberts Fu is the Cat-Herder-in-Chief of Magnus Media Group Video Production. As half of the two-person company she runs with her spouse Grant Fu, K’ai’s many roles include video editor, writer, on-camera talent, and production manager. K’ai holds a BA in sociology from Washington University in St. Louis. As part of her lifelong commitment to social justice, she currently serves as chair of the DEI task for the Washington Society of Association Executives; and on the DEI committee for Women Business Owners. Her company is the video sponsor for the NAACP of Seattle King Counties. In her free time, K’ai can be found working out, writing, gardening, attempting to speak French, and reading anything that might give her an advantage playing “Jeopardy!” In this week’s episode, K’ai talks about the power of video. Listen to K’ai’s segment.

Lynn Liedle is the co-owner of AdvantaClean of the Eastside, which has been operating in the greater Puget Sound area since 2011. Their services are emergency water mitigation, fire mitigation, mold remediation, crawl space moisture control, HVAC cleaning, and odor control. They are client-focused, placing the needs of our customers first even when working with insurance companies on complex, coverable losses. Lynn holds a Bachelors’s in Psychology from Gonzaga University and has built her career around a focus on customer care. Buying and growing her own AdvantaClean franchise has allowed her to put these skills to work in a meaningful vocation where she can have a positive impact on her community. In this week’s episode, Lynn talks about why mold isn’t a DIY project. Listen to Lynn’s segment.

Guest in studio this week:

Geoff Walker has had a long and winding career spanning way too many industries, jobs, and interests. From sports and entertainment, being a professional mascot, and working with athletes and celebrities, to tech marketing, sports television, and events, to retail, restaurants, manual labor, and even Disneyland, Geoff has dipped his toe into many things. Currently, he owns Walker’s Lockers and is a broker with Marketplace Sotheby’s. Married for 31 years, a father to three adult children with their own spouses, Geoff has landed on entrepreneurship so he can manage some level of control of his time and energy. And while life throws many curveballs, he’s managed to shy away from some, lean into others, and get hit square in the face with others still. What next? The story is still to be written.

In this week’s episode, Geoff talks about the solution to bringing your bag to events.

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Troy Hunter is a personal injury attorney at Injury Law Group NW, located in Issaquah, WA. After graduating from law school at the University of Washington, Troy went to work as an insurance defense attorney. He defended insurance companies for 16 years, litigating all kinds of personal injury claims from car accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. But after 16 years, Troy realized he was fighting for the wrong side. Six years ago Troy left insurance defense and opened his firm, Injury Law Group NW. Troy now represents people who have been injured or damaged by the carelessness and negligence of others and he feels he has found his purpose. He now uses his 16 years of defense experience against the same insurance companies he used to defend. In this week’s episode, Troy talks about insurance coverage.  Listen to Troy’s segment.

Sandi is a skilled veteran with 15 years of residential real estate experience. She is based out of Bellevue and primarily focuses on the Eastside. Sandi is a highly accredited Managing Broker. Her credentials include Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, and Master Certified Negotiating Expert. What does this mean to you? It means she is dedicated to being the best she can be, to serve you and your referrals with the highest level of professionalism and skill possible. In this week’s episode, Sandi talks about the move-up buy.  Listen to Sandi’s segment.

Laura is the Owner of wpDuo and Laura Benjamin LLC. She has been working professionally to develop brands and design websites since 2003, during which time she has been honored with numerous industry awards. When she isn’t working with her team to deliver great website service, or consulting with clients on building their brand marketing systems, she spends time with her family, playing games, and working on home improvement projects. In this week’s episode, Laura talks about everything you wish you knew about website agencies.  Listen to Laura’s segment.

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With 30 years of training and performing in theater and opera, Kerstin O’Shields has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all levels of communication. Kerstin brings her unique skills, talents, and understanding of non-verbal communication to life. Kerstin is the CEO and Founder of The Body Language Strategy System – a training system for learning to communicate leadership and executive presence through enhanced body language and expression, messaging, and leadership skills. Kerstin is a best-selling author and works with international speakers, real estate professionals, and business executives in Fortune 500 companies. She speaks and trains internationally on Body Language Strategy for Business in keynote speeches and workshops for organizations such as Google and eBay Global.  In this week’s episode, Kerstin talks about how you are showing up.  Listen to Kerstin’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Steve Dashiak eventually decided it was too hot. From there, Steve spent the next eight years in Toledo, Ohio, where he attended the University of Toledo for both his undergraduate and law degree. After graduating law school in 2007, Steve decided it was too cold and moved west to the beautiful city of Seattle where he relishes in having all four seasons. When Steve isn’t working hard getting his clients the justice they deserve he can be found at various parks around the city playing fetch with his handsome dog, Captain Jean-Luc Pupcard, going out to eat with the mother of his unconceived child Becky, watching probably too many Youtube videos about space and studying oenology. In this week’s episode, Steve talks about what it’s like to be a personal injury attorney.  Listen to Steve’s segment.

Lora graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2002 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has been a physical therapist for over 19 years specializing in orthopedic injuries and gait analysis/custom orthotics and has worked with athletes from all levels including professional and Olympic. Lora has been the official physical therapist for the National Volleyball League (NVL), the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), head medical for the Snoop (Dogg) Youth Football league, and part of the medical team for the AC Seattle Women’s Professional Soccer League. She owns Biojunction Sports Therapy in West Seattle and Wallingford with her husband Tim and has been in business for 10 years. In this week’s episode, Lora talks about healthcare during COVID. Listen to Lora’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Meet the John Chen – author of Engaging Virtual Meetings – he’s been virtually meeting for over 35 years. He can juggle 16 screens of information at a time. He has produced an international training conference for 1200 attendees that was 100% LIVE. He’s produced a six-language virtual meeting. He is a recognized thought leader in engaging virtual meetings. He is the Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games”, top-selling business books. Let’s welcome John Chen! In this week’s episode, John talks about how to beat zoom fatigue.  Listen to John’s segment.

Saving the world one lug at a time. At Junkluggers, we are an eco-friendly furniture and junk removal company. Since 2004 we’ve saved over 50 million pounds of junk from ending up in the landfills through our everyday mission of donating, recycling and repurposing as much as possible. We offer Eco-friendly junk removal, estate cleanouts, garage, basement, and attic cleanouts, business cleanouts, storage cleanouts, hot tub removal, piano removal, senior downsizing, help for hoarders, curbside pick-up, E-waste recycling, donation drop-offs, and labor only services. JUST ASK US. In this week’s episode, Chad talks about the benefits of decluttering. Listen to Chad’s segment.

Amy Keljo is a professional lifestyle and documentary family photographer serving Seattle and the surrounding area. She specializes in creating art that captures connection and authentic emotion. Her family photoshoots are held outdoors using natural light and offer a mix of gentle posing guidance along with plenty of playtimes to capture fun candid moments. nHer packages cover a wide range of photography needs, from shorter seasonal celebrations to full day-in-the-life sessions. In addition to families, Amy also enjoys photographing newborns, seniors, and individual portraits. In this week’s episode, Amy talks about how to choose a family photographer. Listen to Amy’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Over the last 20 years, Doug Peterson has helped people align their goals and visions both personally and professionally. He founded Get Priorities Straight in 2018 to provide a program to help individuals maximize their personal income and improve their ability to invest. Having founded and run eight businesses in his career, Doug has perfected a system that works regardless of industry, marital status, or income. He is currently working with Amazon managers, wealth managers, real estate professionals, attorneys, and technology professionals. Doug also managed the band “Before Dawn” who did backup vocals on Heart’s first album “Dreamboat Annie.”  In this week’s episode, Doug talks about the damages of ignorance about your cash flow.  Listen to Doug’s segment.

Cheryl Montgomery has been with Thryv for almost 40 years, most of which has been working with small and medium-sized companies helping them with their online presence, websites, award-winning business automation software, and believe it or not, the print phonebook (Cheryl calls it the dinosaur) which is a great source for the cheapest lead yet. Her passion in life is to help people and what better way to do it than to use her expertise to help businesses Thryv! In addition to her professional life, Cheryl has been married to the love of her life since 1983. Together they have built a life of love and service with their two sons, daughter-in-love, three granddaughters and serve as co-pastors of ALCWC in University Place, WA. In this week’s episode, Cheryl and Thomas discuss the importance of ratings and reviews. Listen to their segment.

Angel Hutchens is a health insurance broker who brings over 10 years of insurance expertise to all her clients. Having helped hundreds of businesses and individuals over the years, Angel empowers business owners, Medicare Beneficiaries, and Individuals to navigate the rough waters of healthcare. She takes her clients from a place of confusion to confidence and understanding. By taking the time to personally understand each client’s individual needs she tailors options and solutions that meet both their goals and budget. Angel first and foremost is a proud Mom of two kids and a dog lover. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her daughter compete, flower gardening spending time in Westport with her kids and parents crabbing and beachcombing. In this week’s episode, Angel talks about the cost of not offering healthcare to your employees. Listen to Angel’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

Tiffany Gough started her financial career in banking in 1990. She worked for several banks and financial companies over the last 31 years! She has been recognized by Seattle Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager in 2017, 2018, and 2019. She also has earned several awards from the firm, too numerous to mention. Over the years, she has helped many through some difficult times while working on their financial goals. She has an office in Seattle and is also licensed in 18 states…so meeting virtually is something that she has been doing for years. Step by step, with her as your co-pilot she will help you tackle your fears and strive to reach your financial goals! In this week’s episode, Tiffany talks about declaring financial freedom. Listen to Tiffany’s segment.

Michael’s love for design, culture and hospitality ultimately led him to seek out a career in real estate. After discovering his passion, Michael joined William Ravies in New York where he gained a wealth of experience selling and buying multimillion-dollar homes in the luxury areas of Chappaqua and Scarsdale in Westchester, NY. Now, in 2020 and living in Seattle, he’s joined the world-renowned real estate firm of Windermere. Where he’s continuing his successful career as a broker. His 20 years of experience in digital advertising, managing multimillion-dollar award-winning accounts has helped him hone his superb marketing and negotiation skills.  In this week’s episode, Michael talks about the Seattle market. Listen to Michael’s segment.

Guests in studio this week:

David Quantrell is recognized in the Western Region of the United States as the most trusted and top-producing brokers. David has extensive market knowledge matched with extreme devotion to his clients-his success is almost exclusively based on positive referrals. David works with individuals, investors, and developers with a focus on Pierce County neighborhoods. David is supported by a full-time assistant and team of agents. Outside of Real Estate, he likes to spend time with his family, outdoor activities and to support various ministries within his church and other nonprofits. In this week’s episode, David talks about the real estate market. Listen to David’s segment.

Miranda McClure is the Business Development Manager for RPM Today in Puyallup WA. Miranda has experience in large multi-family companies and transitioned over to helping real estate investors and accidental landlords manage their residential and commercial properties. As an accidental landlord herself she knows the importance of having an experienced team on your side. In this week’s episode, Miranda and Chelsie discuss property management during a pandemic. Listen to their segment.

Monica Sanchez is a Business Advisor with Transworld of Central Washington. She believes in being of service to others and helping them in a meaningful way. By empowering individuals through education, listening to the needs of the sellers, and understands the buyers to provide a smooth, confidential, and rewarding process for all parties. Monica has lived in the Northwest for over 40 years. Her greatest accomplishment was completing her Bachelor degree with honors in 2018 while building a business and raising a family. She understands the value of hard work to achieve a goal. Being a part of her community through the Yakima Veterans Coalition and the Yakima Valley College Program Advisory Committee allows her to reach out and uplift others to achieve their goals.  In this week’s episode, Monica discusses why 90% of businesses don’t sell. Listen to Monica’s segment.