How to Build a Successful Business Without Burning Out | Cheryl Clark

How to Build a Successful Business Without Burning Out | Cheryl Clark

Cheryl Clark has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 15 years, helping business owners grow through relationship marketing, social media, and proven business strategies. Her success is backed not only by the results she has achieved in her own businesses, but also by the many clients she has helped along the way. Cheryl believes in taking action, building genuine connections, and creating sustainable growth through consistency and authenticity.As a published author and engaging speaker, Cheryl is known for delivering practical insights that leave audiences with valuable takeaways and a fresh perspective. She walks the walk, understands the challenges of entrepreneurship firsthand, and shares real-world strategies that business owners can implement immediately.In this episode of *Tales with Taylor*, Cheryl discusses the importance of setting boundaries, building trust through social media, showing up authentically online, and why consistency matters more than perfection. If you're looking to strengthen your personal brand, grow your business, and create meaningful connections with your audience, this conversation is for you. www.clarkstrategies.ca [http://www.clarkstrategies.ca/] https://www.youtube.com/@ClarkBusinessstrategies [https://www.youtube.com/@ClarkBusinessstrategies]

Mental Health in a Digital World: Protecting Your Peace | Tales with Taylor ft. Carmen Payne

How do you protect your mental health when negativity seems to be everywhere? In this episode of Tales with Taylor, Carmen Payne shares practical strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset in today's digital world. From limiting doom-scrolling and taking breaks from upsetting content to focusing on what you can control, Carmen offers actionable advice for protecting your peace and improving your overall well-being.Carmen explains why it's important to engage in calming activities that help lift your mood, whether that's listening to music, spending time with a pet, sitting outside, or taking a walk. She also discusses the importance of practicing grounding techniques and taking care of your mental state before trying to help others. As she reminds us, you cannot effectively serve people when you're in the wrong headspace.The conversation also explores the impact of the people and content we surround ourselves with. Carmen encourages viewers to intentionally follow positive and uplifting accounts, unfollow content that no longer serves them, and build relationships with people who inspire and support their growth.Finally, Carmen shares the power of visualization as a tool for preparing for important moments and achieving goals. She discusses how visualization can help build confidence while also reminding us that things don't always go exactly as planned. Even when outcomes differ from our expectations, there are valuable lessons to learn and opportunities to improve. Most importantly, she emphasizes that we get to choose how long we stay in disappointment before moving forward.

Cybersecurity Tips Every Business Owner Needs to Know | Stuart Selbst

In this episode, learn more about Stu’s journey, the values that drive his work, and how he continues to make a positive impact through technology and community service. Meet Stuart “Stu” Selbst, a community-focused technologist, entrepreneur, and the founder of StuTech. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, Stu has built a reputation for making technology easier to understand, safer to use, and less stressful for everyday people.What began as helping seniors in his local community evolved into a trusted business founded on integrity, patience, and genuine human connection. Stu is passionate about simplifying complex technology, helping people protect themselves from online threats, and ensuring every client feels supported and empowered.Beyond his professional expertise, Stu is a devoted husband, proud cat dad, lifelong Dodgers fan, and someone who believes in kindness, service, and treating others with respect. His mission is simple: help people feel safe, confident, and supported in an increasingly digital world.

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Business Owners Make | Jim Janosik

In this episode of Tales with Taylor, Taylor sits down with talent advisory expert Jim Janosik to discuss the evolving world of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent.With a career that began in hospitality and real estate development before transitioning into talent acquisition, Jim shares how the 2008 economic downturn unexpectedly led him into recruiting—and why understanding people remains the key to success. I'm also shares insights on why hiring is ultimately about people, not just resumes, job descriptions, or technology. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or anyone interested in leadership and talent development, this conversation offers valuable lessons on finding the right people and building stronger teams.Subscribe for more business stories, leadership insights, and entrepreneurial journeys on Tales with Taylor.

Why Buying a Business Gives You a Head Start | Tales with Taylor ft. Dan Foley

Why Buying a Business Gives You a Head Start. In this episode, Dan Foley explains why acquiring a business can often be a faster, smarter, and less risky path to entrepreneurship. Dan shares how he accidentally got into banking after landing a college internship, earning his business degree, and continuing down a path that eventually led him into business acquisitions and entrepreneurship. He also talks about why contracting and service-based businesses generate so much activity in the market, and how many buyers succeed by stepping into established operations and running them effectively instead of building everything from zero.The conversation also dives into the importance of strong communication and detailed business planning. Dan explains how minimal answers from clients can create major problems and why entrepreneurs need to “sell themselves” through the way they communicate. He also shares how he created a template to help people build better business plans and present their ideas more clearly.Toward the end, Dan reflects on a lesson that changed his perspective on life and business: sometimes it’s better to be kind than right.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, buying a business, small business strategy, leadership, or investing, this episode is full of practical insights and real-world advice.