Business Confidential with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

If you’ve ever watched the TV show Shark Tank in the US or the Dragon’s Den in Canada, you may be wondering whether an angel investor is the answer to your business dreams.Here to help you answer that question and more is Jan Davis.Jan Davis is

How to unlock your hidden power for more business success

Dec 31st, 2015 30m 9s

Smart entrepreneurs, executives and managers know that if you don’t keep moving forward in business you get left behind. That’s why they’re always looking for ways to take their business to the next level by improving employee engagement and bu

How to Build a More Successful Business Sales Process

Dec 24th, 2015 25m 38s

The critical steps to building a sustainable sales process can elude entrepreneurs regardless of whether you’re in start-up mode and sales is not your area of expertise, or whether you’re in business for a while and looking to grow your custome

Easy Ways You Can Conquer Post-IPO Financing Traps

Dec 17th, 2015 32m 53s

Capital markets and corporate governance expert Adam J. Epstein explains the common mistakes Wall Street newbies make after the IPO honeymoon is over, how hurt continued access to capital markets and what they can do about it. Mr. Epstein is a

The Most Effective Way to Answer: "What do you do?"

Dec 10th, 2015 31m 20s

How do you answer the question “what do you do?” at business networking or social events? Do you launch into your “elevator pitch?”Does your elevator pitch make someone’s eyes glaze over or cause them to politely excuse themselves? If so, youre

Is Heart-Based Business Leadership an Oxymoron?

Dec 3rd, 2015 34m

The image of how a “boss” is supposed to act is shaped by your experiences, the people you’ve worked with and for, the behaviors your organization rewards with promotions, and even the characters you see on TV and in the movies.Those images r

Doing Business in Greater China: Tips for Bridging the Cultural Divide

Nov 26th, 2015 1h 6m

Western companies wanting to do business in Greater China are in for a culture shock; yet, the prospect of accessing one of the world's largest markets is both intriguing and alluring.Discover how to successfully navigate this terrain when we

How to Communicate with Power and Influence

Nov 19th, 2015 52m

Why do some people struggle to find the right words while others make it sound effortless?Discover the secret to power and influence when Hanna Hasl-Kelchner welcomes leading communications and media training expert, Jess Todtfeld, President

Cybersecurity Essentials for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

Nov 12th, 2015 34m

Data security is a hot C-suite and board level topic as more and more companies make unflattering news when they’ve been hacked and valuable information gets stolen and misused.What two factors are essential for keeping your data safe? How sa

Franchise Investments: How do Decide if it's Right for You

Nov 5th, 2015 30m

Franchise ownership could be the winning ticket if you’re interested in being your own boss but don’t want to start a business from scratch.With thousands of franchise opportunities to choose from, how to find the one that’s right for you? Wh

Common Risk Management Traps that Hurt Shareholder Value

Oct 29th, 2015 16m

Discover the 3 most common risk management traps that create legal liability and can damage shareholder value as host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner,Esq. the No Nonsense Lawyer, examines decision making blind spots and the simple steps you can take to sid

How to Ask Hard Business Questions Without Hard Feelings

Oct 22nd, 2015 31m

The ability to ask the right question, at the right time, in the right way is a powerful business leadership skill and you’ll discover how to walk that fine line when Tracy E. Houston, boardroom consultant, executive coach, and President of Boa

Crowdfunding: What you need to know before your start

Oct 15th, 2015 27m

Crowdfunding is a sensational new way to build your business using other people’s money. And some people would have you believe that you’re just one click away from going from rags to riches. But, if you’re not prepared you may end up with mo

Managing Employee Career Development

Oct 8th, 2015 35m

Discover how to give your employees what they really want, unleash the talent hidden in your organization, build a high performance team, and become a more effective business leader in the process when host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner welcomes Julie Wi

Building a High Performance Team: Critical Breakthrough Techniques

Oct 1st, 2015 30m

One of the biggest leadership challenges for executives, managers and entrepreneurs is taking your business to a higher level of performance.How do you effectively leverage the talents of your team? How do you align them with your strategy an

Femfessionals® - A New Trend in Women's Networking

Sep 24th, 2015 20m

What happens when a serial entrepreneur moves to a big city and decides the networking community is “missing something?” She starts her own networking community, of course.Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Violette De Ayala, the f

Three Truths About Business Lawsuits Your Lawyer Won't Tell You About

Sep 17th, 2015 21m

Chances are you’re pretty ticked off and angry when you’re involved with a lawsuit, regardless of which side you’re on.If you’re the plaintiff, you believe one or more of your legal rights have been stomped on.If you’re the defendant, you’r

Ditch Your Elevator Pitch: Deliver Your Business Message Like a Media Pro

Sep 10th, 2015 31m

How do you answer the question “what do you do?” at business networking events? Do you launch into your “elevator pitch?”Does your elevator pitch make someone’s eyes glaze over or cause them to politely excuse themselves? If so, youre doing i

START-UP SUCCESS SECRETS FROM SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR & blu eCig Founder Jason Healy

Sep 3rd, 2015 24m

What does it being an entrepreneur mean to you?Financial security? Freedom to call the shots? Innovate? Expand into new products and markets? Sell to the highest bidder and buy an island in the sun? “Live the dream?”Join host Hanna Hasl-Ke

Business Resilience: Nurturing Your Business to Health and Wealth after a Crisis

Aug 27th, 2015 33m

You’re in shock when a business setback or crisis hits you head on. Your world is rocked and knocked out from under you in a major way. Finding the strength to move through and move forward can be a challenge. Discover the keys to nurturing

Surviving the Sales Rejection Blues

Aug 20th, 2015 36m

Is the fear of rejection holding you back from selling your goods or services? From asking for the sale?It’s hard to face rejection day after day when you’re working hard to make your business a success, especially since our brains are wired

The Top Killer of Most Small Businesses

Aug 13th, 2015 32m

It’s the elephant hiding in plain view, crushing your bottom line and squeezing you out of business.Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes Denise Ryan, small business consultant and motivational speaker who reveals the critical mistake

Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurs in a Nutshell

Aug 6th, 2015 33m

Are you an entrepreneur, start-up, or small business owners who gets frustrated by human resource and employee management problems?Hiring, firing, promotions, raises, performance reviews and an overwhelming number of employment laws can make

Essential Internet Marketing Strategies for Smart Entrepreneurs

Jul 30th, 2015 30m

Internet marketing is often a bottomless abyss, swallowing your entire budget and leaving you with very little to show for it.It’s a challenge for entrepreneurs to figure out where to invest their precious marketing dollars in a cost effectiv

The Ultimate Business Leadership Skill: Critical Conversations

Jul 23rd, 2015 34m

You know how there are conversations you don't want to have, but need to have with an employee? Delivering constructive feedback is often easier said than done.It can strike fear into even the most experienced executive because you’re afrai