Stacey Sanders - Elevating Connections

Episode 7: Escalating Engagements with Stacey Sanders

My guest this week on Relish This is Stacey Sanders, the Executive Director of Elevating Connections. Elevating Connections is a nonprofit here in Colorado that is on a mission to create opportunities that strengthen the connections between youth, families, and their communities. They do this primarily through events, camps, and other mechanisms that help siblings … Continued

Numbers, planning, and a laptop

Manage the Numbers

There are always opportunities to look at the numbers or take the temperature of what’s going on and get really down. Why aren’t things going the other direction? Why don’t more people care about this? Why does this number make me feel so crappy? I get it. Sometimes things don’t seem to be moving the … Continued

Building a cairn out of rocks

Treat Yo Self – Create opportunities for small wins

I’ve started to give myself little pats on the back throughout the day. This started as an exercise recommended by my buddy, Aaron Wrixon (who is an amazing and talented writer so if you are looking for help getting your message dialed in, give him a shout). He starts every day by writing down 3-5 … Continued

Dan Smink - C1 Partners

Episode 6: Expanding the Mission – Dan Smink from C1-Partners

Super fun conversation this week with my guest, Dan Smink from C1-Partners. Dan is a kickass digital marketer who has a ton of experience both working on nonprofit Boards as well as providing assistance to Colorado nonprofits with their digital marketing activities. We talked about ways nonprofits can diversify their revenue streams, rethinking  how we … Continued

Saam Golgoon - World Music Development

Episode 5: Global Peace Through Music – Saam Golgoon from World Music Development

Saam and his team are on a mission to promote global peace through music. Though their revenues are down this year, they have managed to keep things rolling through pivots to virtual events and getting a bit creative with outreach and fundraising efforts. We talked through ways to get kids involved with music and tools … Continued

High jumper - overcoming obstacles

Overcoming Objections: Not Right Now

I was recently chatting with an acquaintance on LinkedIn about some of the challenges they are facing during their sales cycle. “Not right now,” seemed to be popping up more and more frequently when chatting with potential clients. SUPER frustrating, for sure. I have often held the belief that the second-best answer one can hear … Continued

Stu Swineford Skiing - Photo by Johnny Copp

How to get great at business: Practice your ass off

Running a business is a lot like skiing. If you want to excel, you have to practice, practice, practice. I used to telemark ski. A LOT. Eventually, I got pretty good at it. But it took a TON of dedication to get there. I had the distinct privilege of skiing – several times per week … Continued

Scott Segerstrom - Executive Director CYCA

Episode 4: Collaboration and Building Connections – Scott Segerstrom from CYCA

Yay! A new episode with Scott Segerstrom from the Colorado Youth Corps Association. Scott and I chatted about his journey to the CYCA and all the great work they are doing to help bridge the gap between Land Managers and Youth Corps here in the state. Scott faces some interesting challenges coordinating messaging and communications … Continued

Confused about which direction to go on the build vs. buy question? We have a ton of experience helping clients walk through the challenges of this conundrum.

Build or Buy? What’s the best route to create the tools you need?

To build or to buy, that is the question. ~ Not Shakespeare We get this question ALL the time. “Should I build an application or system to use for my business, or should I just find something off the shelf that we can make work.” The answer itself is relatively simple. “It depends.” There are … Continued

Brad Appel - Executive Director - Wish for Wheels

Episode 3: Supply Chain and Making Adjustments – Brad Appel from Wish for Wheels

Another fun episode of Relish This! My conversation today is with Brad Appel, Executive Director of Wish for Wheels, a really great nonprofit that has a mission to provide every 2nd grader at Title 1 schools around the country a new bike and helmet to improve their mobility and health. We chatted a lot about … Continued

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