Podcasts by Heartbeat of Kitsap
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce's Heart Beat of Kitsap interviews area business leaders and professionals.
New episodes are released every Tuesday at 6am!
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Cody Clark "Utilizing Job Training&Internships" from 2022-03-31T20:39:03
With the frightening statistic that 50% of all youth coming out of the foster care system wind up homeless, combined with record labor shortages across most employment sectors, it’s time for busine...
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Jennifer Filzen - What's New in Social Media - A Look at Trends for 2022 from 2022-02-25T18:23:48
Jennifer Filzen discusses how you can use social media to your advantage. owner of Rock Star Marketing in Monterey, California. Jennifer’s marketing agency is the category king of storytelling for ...
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Shane McGraw&Acaia Mayfield "Are You Ready to Commit to Making It Happen This Year?" from 2022-02-02T22:49:51
Too many business leaders fail to set effective goals because they don’t start with the aspirational identity they seek and then set effective goals to achieve what they want. Success is so much mo...
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Frank Warner, CPA, Business Brief, "What to Be Aware of in 2022" from 2022-01-31T19:07:54
Regulations change on a regular basis. Frank Warner, CPA, will share the changes coming in 2022 and how we can be prepared.
Topics will include:
What financial regulations wil...
Find a Unicorn in Government-Funded IP from 2022-01-14T23:45:56
Are you looking for an innovative technology to bring to market that will launch a new company,
improve a product line, or diversify your product offerings? In this Kitsap Business Forum, you’...
Business as a Force for Good: Tackling Homelessness in Kitsap County from 2022-01-11T23:37:37
Homelessness is a complex problem. What role does business play in the homelessness crisis? Hear from our panel about homelessness issues in Kitsap County. Explore ways local businesses can help al...
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Drake Austin - Google My Business and You! from 2021-12-18T21:04:43
With so many social media “tools” out there your work toolbox may be closer to a tool shed by now. So why care about Google My Business (GMB)? GMB is a solution to many problems that today’s small ...
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Bonnie McVee "Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs" from 2021-11-03T18:14:14
In this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll look at limiting beliefs and how they affect your success. Transformational mindset coach Bonnie McVee walks us through one of the biggest mindset issues among entrepre...
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Jonathan Stone - The Value of Civil Discourse from 2021-10-25T23:27:23
When was the last time your team experienced healthy conflict, fought over ideas, and left feeling more unified than divided? These moments are the makers of great teams. Being able to debate ideas...
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Matt Augsberger - The Glorious Twilight of Your Career: Succession and Legacy Planning for Business Owners from 2021-10-25T23:18:22
Over 78 percent of business owners are expecting the sale of their business to be a major part of their retirement plan, but most have no idea how to go about selling (or buying) a business. As mo...
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Shannon Bruce "Leadership is an Inside Job" from 2021-10-06T18:01:29
Organizational performance doesn’t start with your teammates; it begins with you!
Leadership is personal. It’s an inside-out process that flows from individuals, ripples through teams, and cas...
Anna Sun Choi "Boundaries: Success is What You Say NO Too" from 2021-09-16T23:37:10
Do you have a hard time saying no to an opportunity?
How do you know when to say no?
Creating a boundary around where you invest your time and energy is critical in business and life. Con...
Leni Rivera "How to Embrace the Future Workplace" from 2021-08-02T18:04:58
As pandemic restrictions lift, many companies are left grappling with how to re-think their workplace, especially against the backdrop of whether to transition into a hybrid work model. In this Upl...
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Leni Rivera "How to Embrace the Future Workplace" from 2021-08-02T18:04:58
As pandemic restrictions lift, many companies are left grappling with how to re-think their workplace, especially against the backdrop of whether to transition into a hybrid work model. In this Upl...
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Johnnie Hawkins - What Business Owners Need to Know About Changes in Tax Laws from 2021-07-21T22:02:22
Tax laws have changed enormously over the past few years, and more changes are on the way. What does this mean for your small business? What are the tax benefits? The tax risks? Find out in this Up...
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Dan Weedin - Conquer Hills and Move Forward in 2021 from 2021-06-22T18:13:59
It’s time to move forward in 2021. In this Uplift Kitsap, consultant and creator Dan Weedin will lead the conversation about conquering the hills of business and life while preparing for the realit...
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Episode 69 Engage and Retain Your Employees from 2021-06-01T18:46:30
The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive plan in place, you run the risk of watching your new employees walk out a constan...
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Episode 68 Managing a Remote Workforce from 2021-05-27T23:40:33
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to remote work not only kept the economy moving but helped ensure the availability of public services. During this Uplift Kitsap, we’ll hear how our loca...
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Episode 67 Finding Opportunity Where You'd Never Expect from 2021-05-18T20:52:40
When faced with adversity and overwhelming odds stacked against you and your business, how do you pivot and reinvent?
Hear how these two entrepreneurs dug deep, got creative and found ve...
Episode 66 Legislative Update, with Dave Montoure from 2021-05-12T18:21:02
In this Uplift Kitsap we turn our attention to the small-business agenda and the recently adjourned 2021 legislative session. Hear about State-level progress on top issues and what it means for loc...
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Episode 65 The Welcome Home Program: A Human Dignity Approach to Reentry from 2021-05-05T18:43:02
Many individuals can find themselves released from prison but locked out of work. Successful reentry programs give former offenders opportunities to support themselves through legitimate and produc...
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Episode 64 Building a Referral Based Business from 2021-04-24T19:09:42
Today more than ever, small businesses rely on referrals and repeat business to succeed and reduce marketing costs. While social media and advertising remain major marketing expenses, understanding...
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Episode 63 Six Keys to Creating Enduring Connections from 2021-04-20T23:57:50
Whether we meet our customers on the computer screen, by phone, or in person, there are some time-tested solutions to retaining customers and getting enthusiastic referrals. To create enduring conn...
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Episode 62 Keeping Your Business Secure In the Pandemic from 2021-04-17T14:42:18
Credential hacking, email phishing, the dark web–all are increasing threats to businesses these days. The global pandemic brought business a slew of challenges, not the least of which is fast-chang...
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Episode 61 Using Modern Data Strategies to Maximize Profits from 2021-04-05T18:30:43
One of the keys to achieving business success is to be more data centric. Relying on analytics and hard data rather than guesswork enables you to make smarter decisions toward higher profits and be...
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Episode 60 Working to Your Strengths from 2021-03-29T18:22:13
According to Patrick Lencioni, author and founder of The Table Group, everyone has natural talents and gifts when it comes to work. As it turns out, there are six different types of gifts that are ...
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Episode 59 The Millionaires Issue: How Brainwork = Wealth from 2021-03-22T19:42:57
Why do high-earners often feel unsuccessful? In fact, high earning individuals are often unhappy and feel like they are butting heads with a glass ceiling. So often we get caught up in the idea tha...
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Episode 58 Finding the Goldmine In the Gap from 2021-03-12T18:35:26
In this interactive Master Class, “Elaine, the Brain” will help you discover the gap in your business. Once you discover that gap, you will find your Goldmine! Be sure to grab your printable workbo...
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Episoode 57 What Is Your Motivation from 2021-02-25T14:00:03
Understanding motives—yours and others—can lower your stress, increase your productivity, and cultivate a more engaged team.
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Learn your personal motivators
Und...
Episode 56 Staying Connected in a Disconnected World from 2021-02-22T21:49:49
As an entrepreneur or community leader, how do you navigate feelings of loneliness, disagreement, or frustration of an unshared reality while growing your business?
Join us in a lively d...
Episode 55 Breaking Generational Barriers from 2021-02-12T21:34:50
Have you ever found it challenging to communicate with different generations? Do you work with colleagues or have clients from different generations? Do you have multiple generations living under ...
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Episode 54 Emotional Self-Management for Optimal Wellbeing from 2021-02-09T18:22:49
While COVID-19 brought us some mammoth life changes, it certainly is not the first event that we have experienced feelings of loss, grief, stress, or emotional challenge. Life is full of opportunit...
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Episode 53 Leading with Unprecedented Compassion from 2021-02-01T23:38:15
We are living in unprecedented times and the leaders that can connect authentically will make a way forward.
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Brandon Cameron has been a pastor and leader for 25 years. During th...
Episode 52 Password Management for Small Businesses from 2021-01-19T00:51:15
Are digital hackers really targeting your password-protected sites all the time? The answer is an unequivocal YES. Laura Moynihan from Digital Helpmates teaches you how businesses get hacked and th...
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Episode 51 Paid and Organic Reach on Social Media from 2021-01-08T14:00:02
Social Media is a world all its own. Marketing your business on social media is easy to do if you understand how to use the various platforms to your advantage. Social media specialist Valarie Harr...
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Episode 50 What is Your Resume Saying About You? from 2021-01-06T14:00:05
A resume can be a powerful tool, but there is often a disconnect between what a job candidate thinks is being communicated on their resume and how hiring managers interpret the information being pr...
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Episode 49 Accomplishing Overwhelming Goals from 2021-01-04T23:33:25
Time management is fundamental to accomplishing BIG goals. Enjoy a conversation about tackling the process to avoid overwhelm.
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Priorities
Organization
Dis...
Episode 48 Knowing Your Best Customers from 2020-12-15T22:35:26
How long has it been since you’ve taken a serious look at your best customers? Are you prioritizing the right products and services and giving your sales efforts the best chance by having a solid u...
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Episode 47 Moving from Pretense to Authentic Conversations from 2020-12-11T18:54:54
Conversation sets the tone for a relationship. Open and honest communication leads more quickly to mutual understanding and respect for differences in views, interests, and needs. Being able to com...
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Episode 46 "Preparing for Difficult Conversations" from 2020-11-23T23:33:58
All leaders must be adept at having difficult conversations as we train, onboard, and hold our teams accountable to the goals.
Having difficult conversations may never be easy, but there...
Episode 45 "Conversations on Race with Emerging Leaders" from 2020-11-04T14:00:03
Race, equity, and inclusion are not only imperative social issues, but vital economic issues impacting company sustainability and overall performance. In this insightful discussion, we uplift our e...
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Episode 44 Uplift Kitsap "5 Secrets to Reclaim Your Energy from Burn Out" from 2020-10-24T16:36:47
As a business leader, do you feel energetically scattered in navigating the unknown?
Are you looking to build emotional resilience to lead the way for others? In this Uplift Kitsap, Anna Choi ...
Episode 43 Uplift Kitsap "How Business is Shifting in the New Digital World" from 2020-10-13T19:20:10
The importance of how your business appears online has been amplified in a physically distanced, COVID world. Being successful requires a fresh look at your digital strategy—from websites, videos, ...
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Episode 42 Uplift Kitsap "Be, Do, Have Principle" from 2020-09-22T13:00:16
If you don’t know where you are going, how do you know if you got there?
In the current world of business, most owners and managers are wearing multiple hats, barely keeping their heads ...
Episode 40 Uplift Kitsap Techno Stress and Continuing to Lead through Change from 2020-09-15T13:00:13
Most of us have realized that things aren’t going to be the same when we do come out of this challenging period. So how do we lead our teams through this change and through the stress?
H...
Episode 41 Uplift Kitsap Leaning In to Conversations About Race from 2020-09-14T21:10:38
Power. Privilege. Racism. Lean in as our panelists answer some of the tough and uncomfortable questions you’ve asked about racism, bias, equity, and inclusion. Through frank discussion, this Uplift...
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Episode 39 Uplift Kitsap The Real Skinny On Fake News from 2020-09-08T22:37:37
Fake News is nothing new. But now, more than ever, bogus claims can reach people at exceedingly high speeds. Figuring out what’s real and what’s imaginary takes critical thinking and fact-checking ...
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Episode 38 Uplift Kitsap - How To Network During a Pandemic from 2020-08-27T17:48:01
As business owners, staying connected to our community is one of the keys to a healthy business. How do you keep the connections alive in a virtual environment? How do you connect, when you can’t c...
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Episode 37 Uplift Kitsap The Innovator's DNA: Breaking New Ground for Groundbreaking Leaders from 2020-08-11T13:00:16
A recent IBM poll of fifteen hundred CEOs identified creativity as the top “leadership competency” of the future. Creativity and innovation are the “secret sauce” for success and now more than ever...
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Episode 36 Uplift Kitsap "Adaptive Leadership in Anxious Times" featuring Jenni Waldron from 2020-08-04T18:53:48
Anyone else feel like life is a little unpredictable right now? How is anyone supposed to lead in such uncertain and anxious times? As a society, we are standing on the edge of uncharted territory....
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Episode 35 "How Your Business Can Respond to Racism In A Social Media World" from 2020-07-28T16:10:46
As business owners and community leaders, we can make a difference in racism that continues in everyday experiences—the hurt, the pain, the injustices, and the micro-aggressions. In our digital wor...
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Episode 34 - Uplift Kitsap "Starting the Dialogue" How Business Leaders Can Talk About Racism from 2020-07-21T17:55:52
We must go on a journey together. Racism isn’t just something that happened way back then or way over there. It’s something that continues to happen—everyday experiences, the hurt, the pain, the in...
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Episode 33 - Uplift Kitsap: Healthy Leadership for a Hopeful Future featuring Daniel Frederick from Coffee Oasis from 2020-07-08T18:52:40
Frustrated...angry...tired...these are the words used to describe how we are feeling during this time of pandemic and civil unrest. We know that a better future is not a guarantee, and wonder what ...
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Episode 32 - Uplift Kitsap "Reopen and Reinvent" with Urs Koenig from 2020-06-30T14:58:46
Just weeks after winding down our operations, we are asked to restart our engines as lockdown rules are gradually relaxed. Reopening requires more than just return to normal. We must take this oppo...
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Episode 31- Uplift Kitsap "Leading Your Team Though Stress" with Kristal Thomas of Express Employment Professionals from 2020-06-23T13:00:10
Join "Heartbeat of Kitsap" host Kristal Thomas as she discusses "Leading Through Stress" and how different personality types handles stress. Learn about D I S C!
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Episode 30 - Uplift Kitsap featuring Shannon Bruce "Mastering Fear (part 2)" from 2020-06-19T20:48:44
During this online session, Shannon Bruce talks about the foundation of Conversational Intelligence® (C-IQ) using the Conversational Dashboard, which is a powerful tool used to understand the neuro...
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Episode 29 - Uplift Kitsap "Roadmap Through Transitions" with Through Line Coaching's Donel Steves from 2020-06-16T13:00:19
Changes in our lives, whether invited or imposed, require our inner presence and attention for successful transition. During this Uplift Kitsap, executive coach/consultant Donel Steves will provide...
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Episode 28 - Uplift Kitsap Managing Your Cash Flow featuring Sound Financial Coaching's Michael McDonald from 2020-06-12T22:12:55
Michael McDonald talks about ways to affectively manage your cash flow with an emphasis on its importance during these trying times.
Michael is retired Navy and currently serves as a Dave Rams...
Episode 27 - Uplift Kitsap featuring Roslyn Webber from The Predictive Group from 2020-06-08T23:44:54
Roslyn Webber discusses the timely topic of Relaunching Successfully.
Roslyn’s passion for driving success brought her to the Predictive Group. She has 15 years of management consulting ...
Episode 26 - Uplift Kitsap featuring Shannon Bruce "Mastering Fear" from 2020-05-29T20:19:56
During this online session, Shannon Bruce talks about the foundation of Conversational Intelligence® (C-IQ) using the Conversational Dashboard, which is a powerful tool used to understand the neuro...
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Episode 25 - Uplift Kitsap "Courage in the Face of Fear" featuring Kaitlyn Daniels from 2020-05-19T22:14:56
Fear is useful. It keeps us safe. We don't want to be fearless, we want to be brave. Being brave is knowing it’s hard and uncomfortable; it's being afraid and doing it anyway. Draw on the stren...
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Episode 24 - Nathan Daniel, Executive Director of Great Peninsula from 2020-05-12T18:50:37
Kristal talks with Nathan Daniel, Executive Director of Great Peninsula about their current and past projects to keep the great outdoors....the great outdoors!
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Leading in a Crisis - How to Guide Your Business Through the Pandemic Pandemonium (and deciding what to do when we're at the new normal) from 2020-04-29T21:21:30
Kristal holds the first ever HoK podcast recorded through Zoom! She, and the Zoom attendees talk about what businesses should do, and consider, during this difficult time. Also... what don't you wa...
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Global Leadership Summit with Aimee Lacher Pickering from 2020-04-07T13:00:12
Aimee Lacher Pickering talks about the Global Leadership Summit with Kristal
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"Begin Better" with Darin Gemmer from 2020-03-31T13:00:05
Why we should aspire to a better work-life balance
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Poulsbo's SEA Discovery Center with Denise Kilkenny-Tittle from 2020-03-24T13:00:12
SEA Discovery Center's Denise Kilkenny-Tittle talks with Kristal about the center's Programs and Outreach
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Silverdale Chamber of Commerce's Military Appreciation - Kyle Wooten from 2020-03-06T04:29:22
Kyle Wooten talks about the Chamber's Military Appreciation Day
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The Languages of Leadership, Chip McDermott from 2020-03-03T14:00:07
Chip McDermott, with Seattle Enlightened Leaders discusses the various languages of leadership.
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Creating Your Unique Value Proposition - Charlie King from 2020-02-25T14:00:14
Business coach Charlie King talks with Kristal about a creating a unique value proposition for your business.
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Kitsap County Politics, Future Expansion and Small Business issues - Ed Wolfe&Kol Medina from 2020-02-18T14:00:03
Kristal talks about small business, politics and expansion issues throughout Kitsap County with Commissioner Ed Wolfe and Bainbridge Island Councilman Kol Medina
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How to lead, coach and empower your employees - Shannon Bruce from 2020-02-11T14:00:04
Shannon Bruce and Kristal discuss how to lead, coach and empower your employees.
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How Can You Get the Most Out of Your Time at a Networking Event? - Miki Peak with BNI from 2020-02-04T14:00:09
Miki Peak, manager of PNW BNI (Kitsap Business Leaders discusses how to take the stress out of networking. She share her Top 10 Tips of Networking.
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How to Overcome Fears and Self Doubt by Boosting Self Confidence - Elaine Turso from 2020-01-30T14:00:12
Elaine Turso discusses techniques and practices to overcome fear of failure and self doubt.
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Developing a Consistent Brand Through Social Media - Christine Robbins, Marketing and Social Media Specialist from 2020-01-28T14:05:16
Does your business have a consistent brand in its use of marketing through social media? Christine Robbins, Marketing and Social Media Specialist shares her expertise in this podcast episode.
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Kathleen Gordon&Connie Weisel from 2020-01-23T14:00:18
Why should you join the Chamber of Commerce? Silverdale Chamber of Commerce President Kathleen Gordon and Government Affairs Committee Chair Connie Weisel discuss the many benefits of Chamber membe...
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The Inside Scoop on the USS Turner Joy with John Hanson from 2020-01-16T16:00:11
John Hanson provides information, interesting inside scoop and anecdotes about Bremerton's own USS Turner Joy.
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Time Management Hacks with Kaitlyn Daniel from 2020-01-14T16:00:18
Kaitlyn Daniel and Kristal discuss ways to improve personal time management using tried and true techniques.
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Tom West - Sales from 2020-01-09T18:00:07
Kristal has a great discussion with Tom West about sales.
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Chef Maynard Meland - The Story Behind "Maynard's" Kitsap's New Culinary Destination from 2020-01-07T18:00:17
Chef Maynard Meland talks with Kristal about his new restaurant "Maynards" and its place as Kitsap's new culinary destination.
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Johnnie Hawkins - Small Business Financials from 2020-01-03T23:56:32
What your financial statements say about your small business
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Ron Rael - Finding the Leader Within from 2019-12-23T19:01:31
Today Kristal sits down with Ron Rael from the High Road Institute.
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Cortney Stehlik-Freeman - Creating a Culture of Learning from 2019-12-12T16:36:06
Today Kristal sits down for a chat with HR Specialist and founder and CEO of Powerfully Simple HR & Leadership.
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Beth Wolfe - Employee Retention from 2019-11-20T23:46
Kristal has a great discussion with transformational coach, Beth Wolfe.
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John Powers - Kitsap Washington Economic Issues from 2019-10-22T21:16:18
Kristal sits down with John Powers, Exdecutive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance to discuss more about the growth of Kitsap County. If you'd like to know more about KEDA, you can...
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Russ Shiplet - Massive Growth in Kitsap County from 2019-10-05T16:21:34
Kristal talks with Russ Shiplet, Executive Director for the Kitsap Building Association about the massive growth in Kitsap County.
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