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What stands between you and your dreams? Your ability to bet on you. Angie Morgan Witkowski is the leading expert on how to take risks. She learned this critical skill as a Marine Corps Officer. Now, as a keynote speaker, executive coach, and entrepreneur, she helps leaders around the globe embrace risk-taking skills to help them achieve the better life they envision for themselves. Angie's the New York Times bestselling author of SPARK, Bet on You, and Leading from the Front. Angie takes science-backed guidance and delivers this directly to her audience so that they can get the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to bet on themselves. Angie's on a risk-taking journey right along with her audience. In addition to running her business, she's also the co-owner of Morsels Cafe and Bakery in downtown Traverse City, Mi. She and her husband, Ed, purchased this business in 2021 and have since been learning the ins and outs of running a small town business in a resort community. Learn more about Angie by visiting: https://www.angiewitkowski.com

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The Importance of Commitment, Focus and a Positive Mindset: Gbubemi Bafor 07/17/2023

The Importance of Commitment, Focus and a Positive Mindset: Gbubemi Bafor Discover how Oritsegbubemi (Gbubemi) Bafor championed a career in oil & gas, and then with focus, courage, and the right mindset---went on to start Wings & Wine. Bafor embraced the art of seizing opportunities --and you can, too! Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach, as she interviews Gbubemi Bafor, Owner of Wings & Wine for the Bet on You Show, a show dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurs. Check out more Bet on You Podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Yx96M3iCfSVkMZ9AQ6YhisBVaK_jTJ3 Sign up for Email Reminders for the Bet on You Show: https://www.angiewitkowski.com/bet-on-you-podcast/ Buy the book that inspired the Podcast: “Bet on You – How to Win with Risk” https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Learn all about: ● Bafor’s background, growing up in Africa and getting into Schlumberger Oil and traveling throughout the world to over 30 countries. ● How even with a full-time “mega” career, Bafor then took a big risk to start a business, a restaurant called Wings & Wine. ● The qualities that Bafor sought in his business partners, how he capitalized his business, how he reduced or mitigated risk with partners and planning. Bafor’s quotes: On when to have the courage to start a business: ● “There is no such thing as the right moment, only the right mindset” ● “The thing about opportunity is it's all around us. The difference between who takes charge of that opportunity is focus.” On being too busy to pursue your dreams: ● “It’s important to notice between work and life, it happens: the clock keeps ticking. It doesn't stop. [You] have to figure out a way to make work a part of your life, and your life a part of your work." ● “And that's kind of one of the reasons that I decided to take the lead to do something for myself that was mine to build from scratch. And to create the time to do it.” What was your catalyst moment to start a restaurant? · “It’s the realization that there is no ‘right moment.’ There is only a right mindset.” · “The right moment doesn't really exist. Any moment in time, you can find a 1,000 reasons not to do it.” · What you need is a commitment in your mind that whatever journey you're going to take, you'll make the best of it. On how to take a risk : · “What I say to my team is that if we have an impossible target, swing for the fences. It is as simple as that. If you connect, you have a home run. If you don't, you might get one base or two. If you don't swing, you are for sure going to strike out.” . . . and so many more life lessons! Three take aways or golden nuggets from Angie: 1. Want to start a business or a side hustle or passion? He could do it, and so could you! If you try to wait for the perfect moment, it may never happen. Remember that it is all about your mindset: “thoughts become beliefs becomes behaviors.” Busy professionals find the time to do the things that matter most! 2. What I love about Wings and Wine is that it has great food and wine—and truffle fries - - but it’s also a place for conversation and to connect about similarities. Bafor was able to build that global intention to make the world a better place into his side hustle. 3. The final thing take away is that pursuing your passion and taking a risk is all about commitment and focus. You have more than it takes to pursue your dreams, you just need to commit to do it. How to Connect with our guest speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbubemi-bafor-11043914/ https://jpt.spe.org/author/oritsegbubemi-bafor How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski: Website: https://www.angiewitkowski.com To Book Angie for Keynote or Executive Coaching: Email: [email protected] Social Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angiewitkowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiewitkowski/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/@angiewitkowskibrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewitkowski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngieWitkowski Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachangieski To order Angie’s books: SPARK: https://amzn.to/3KpBdmU Bet on You: https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Leading from the Front: https://amzn.to/3InvuLH About Angie Witkowski Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of the business books “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. Angie served as an officer in the Marine Corps and holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She is a CEO and multi-million-dollar entrepreneur as well as a co-owner of Morsels (https://www.morselsbakery.com/), a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City, MI. /episode/index/show/35b9842d-2aea-4144-b8db-23d66eb10a2e/id/27472959

Servant Leadership Examples with Major General John Gronski 07/10/2023

Servant Leadership Examples with Major General John Gronski Understanding servant leadership examples will help you build a strong team culture – something important for small business owners! Major General John Gronski shares Army leadership principles that can transform a group of individuals into a team. Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach, as she interviews Major General John Gronski, US Army, for the Bet on You Show, a show dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurs. General John Gronski is author of “Iron Sharpened Leadership.” He teaches his servant leadership model to businesses and organizations throughout the United States. Check out more Bet on You Podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Yx96M3iCfSVkMZ9AQ6YhisBVaK_jTJ3 Sign up for Email Reminders for the Bet on You Show: https://www.angiewitkowski.com/bet-on-you-podcast/ Buy the book Bet on You – How to Win with Risk https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Learn all about: Key tenets of servant leadership. The role your example plays in servant leadership success. How to set clear examples, avoid making stupid rules, and create policies and procedures that are actually enforceable. Three take aways or golden nuggets from Angie: - First, leaders must sacrifice for their teams. To serve others is to prioritize the needs of others over your own. - Second, every team member deserves dignity and respect. By holding others in high regard, and meeting their fundamental needs, you’re able to build loyalty. - Third, when you make a mistake as a leader, you’ve got to own it. How to Connect with our guest speaker, Major General John Gronski (U.S. Army, ret): https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngronski/ How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski: Website: https://www.angiewitkowski.com Social Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angiewitkowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiewitkowski/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@angiewitkowskibrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewitkowski/ About Angie Witkowski Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of the business books “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. . She is co-owner of Morsels, a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City. To order Angie’s books: SPARK: https://amzn.to/3KpBdmU Bet on You: https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Leading from the Front: https://amzn.to/3InvuLH /episode/index/show/35b9842d-2aea-4144-b8db-23d66eb10a2e/id/27374313

How to Get a Small Business Loan: Chrissy Siders, True Community Credit Union 07/03/2023

How to Get a Small Business Loan: Chrissy Siders, True Community Credit Union Learn how to get a small business loan from Chrissy Siders, President and CEO of True Community Credit Union. Get insider tips about how to create a business plan and access to templates to help you plan for your financial success. Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach, as she interviews Chrissy Siders, President and CEO of True Community Credit Union for the Bet on You Show, a show dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurs. Check out more Bet on You Podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Yx96M3iCfSVkMZ9AQ6YhisBVaK_jTJ3 Sign up for Email Reminders for the Bet on You Show: https://www.angiewitkowski.com/bet-on-you-podcast/ Buy the book Bet on You – How to Win with Risk https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Learn all about: · The difference between a credit union and bank. · The value (and necessity!) of a business plan. · How to engage in a conversation with your local financial institution on a business you’d like to either start now or in the future. Three take aways or golden nuggets from Angie: - First, talking to lending organizations invites vulnerability into our lives. Financial institutions are there to help navigate these conversations and get you the information and resources you need in a way that is supportive and encouraging. - Second, business planning, to include completing pro forma financial templates, is a necessary foundation for business success. - Third, starting a business invites uncertainty into our lives. We’re always living in uncertainty, which makes now just as good of time as any to launch a business. How to Connect with our guest speaker, (name): https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-siders/ https://www.trueccu.com/ How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski: Website: https://www.angiewitkowski.com Social Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angiewitkowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiewitkowski/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@angiewitkowskibrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewitkowski/ About Angie Witkowski Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of the business books “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. Angie served as an officer in the Marine Corps and holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She is co-owner of Morsels, a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City. To order Angie’s books: SPARK: https://amzn.to/3KpBdmU Bet on You: https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Leading from the Front: https://amzn.to/3InvuLH /episode/index/show/35b9842d-2aea-4144-b8db-23d66eb10a2e/id/27330576

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Why Every Small Business Needs a Lawyer: Lindsay Raymond 06/05/2023

Why Every Small Business Needs a Lawyer: Lindsay Raymond Find out why hiring a lawyer is essential for the success of your new small business from employment law expert Lindsay Raymond, Founding Partner at law firm Danbrook, Adams & Raymond. Learn why every small business should consult with an attorney when launching a new business. Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach, as she interviews Lindsay Raymond, Partner and Founder of Danbrook, Adams, Raymond PLC and a legal expert in Employment Law. This is a part of the “Small Business Series" on Bet on You. Learn all about: · • What type of legal entity should be set up for your small business: a partnership, a corporation, an LLC. · • When you may need a specialized attorneys. For example, if you have a patent, you may need a patent lawyer. If you have a real estate business, you may need a real estate lawyer. A good attorney will be able to connect you to a specialist. · • How to consult with an attorney for your small business at the front-end to anticipate the future needs of the business that can save you time and money. Sometimes you need to think of the worst-case scenarios and plan for down the road just in case you need. • Also learn about Lindsay’s expertise as an employment attorney and how she can help business owners manage their businesses: - • What is employment law? Employment law is anything that governs the workplace from payroll to HR issues. - • How do I pay my employees, what type of policies do I need, how do I protect confidential business information, what do I do if there is a discrimination claim, what can I do to protect my confidential systems or customer databases, and more. • Lastly, learn from Lindsay about her own experience in starting her own law firm! How to Connect with our guest speaker, Lindsay Raymond, J.D.: How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski: Website: Social Channels: YouTube: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: About Angie Witkowski Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of business books such as “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. . She is co-owner of Morsels, a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City. /episode/index/show/35b9842d-2aea-4144-b8db-23d66eb10a2e/id/27029931

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How to Build a Career as a Writer: Lisa Maxbauer Price 03/27/2023

How to Build a Career as a Writer: Lisa Maxbauer Price Learn how author and Women’s World Columnist Lisa Maxbauer Price, through her persistence, was able to rise in the field of writing to becoming a nationally known columnist and Children’s Book Author. Lisa Maxbauer Price, from her role at Notre Dame’s Student Paper The Observer, has long understood herself as an underdog. While initially dismissed for her small town background, she has had a long career, becoming a Women’s World columnist, writing children’s nutritional book Squash Boom Beat, and even getting to meet and interview Tennis Star Billie Jean King. Join host Angie Witkowski, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach, and Ben Whiting, Entrepreneurship Keynote Speaker as they interview Health Writer Lisa Maxbauer Price. It is a part of the “Small Business Series” for the Bet on You Show, a show dedicated to business leadership and entrepreneurs. Check out more Bet on You Podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Yx96M3iCfSVkMZ9AQ6YhisBVaK_jTJ3 Sign up for Email Reminders for the Bet on You Show: https://www.angiewitkowski.com/bet-on-you-podcast/ Buy the book Bet on You – How to Win with Risk https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Learn all about: • Price’s difficult journey to becoming a prominent, nationally known writer, and how her persistence led her to success. • Price’s early work at a trade publication, and how that helped her rise in renown. • Playing tennis against Tennis Legend Billie Jean King, and staying humble in her work. • How Price was able to stay strong as an underdog in her field, with messy momentum (putting one foot in front of the other, despite challenges). • Price’s advice on nutrition and dieting from her work in her field. Lastly, get some writing advice from Price’s career experience! How to Connect with our guest speaker, (name): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamaxbauer https://squashboombeet.com/about How to Connect with our host, Angie Witkowski: Website: https:/www.angiewitkowski.com Social Channels: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angiewitkowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiewitkowski/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/@angiewitkowskibrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewitkowski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngieWitkowski Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachangieski To order Angie’s books: SPARK: https://amzn.to/3KpBdmU Bet on You: https://amzn.to/3EtC42c Leading from the Front: https://amzn.to/3InvuLH About Angie Witkowski Angie Witkowski is a New York Times best-selling author of the business books “SPARK,” “Bet on You,” and “Leading from the Front.” She has been a coach inside some of the world’s best businesses and has shared a keynote stage with some of the most influential leaders of our time. Angie served as an officer in the Marine Corps and holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She is co-owner of Morsels (https://www.morselsbakery.com/), a coffee and bakery in downtown Traverse City, MI. /episode/index/show/35b9842d-2aea-4144-b8db-23d66eb10a2e/id/26314725

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