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Why frustration is good business
Recently I decided to stop my cable television account – you know, after the one-year “special pricing” expired and the monthly cost shot up – and cut the cable with a new streaming TV service. No big deal, right? Well, not exactly. When I got the shock of the new “regular price” of the cable TV service, I called the company and they[...]
Brannan Schell new Chief Operating Officer of SonderMind
SonderMind Inc., a company dedicated to redesigning mental and behavioral health through improved access, utilization and outcomes, today announced the promotion of Brannan Schell to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Schell previously held the position of Chief Development Officer at SonderMind. Former Senior Vice President of[...]
The 2021 CEO of the Year: Mario Ciabarra
When Mario Ciabarra sold his first startup, DevStream, in 2003, he traveled the globe with his wife and returned to his home in Monument with early retirement in mind. "There's a mental game with startups," says Ciabarra, now 44. "I was losing the mental game." So he looked to retire at the ripe old age of 26. "I thought to myself[...]
You’re not building a company; you’re building a community
Communities–whether families, clubs, churches, neighborhoods, or towns–form around relationship, trust, common values, and shared interests or experience. Great companies are built on the same characteristics, with the addition of common purpose: to serve clients. If you are a leader, you’re building more than a company; you are[...]
5 ways to simplify your life
The hustle and bustle of this holiday season can wreak havoc on your stress levels. Stress is the power you give to outside circumstance to define what you believe you are capable of handling successfully. According to Harvard Medical, 80% of disease or more is stress related. Yet, our society rewards the hustle which is ignited by[...]
Tips for buyers in a seller’s market
Dear Leigh and Mary, I keep reading about the low inventory and multiple offers for properties in the mountain resorts and pretty much anywhere in Colorado. I have the means for a down payment and hope I can find a home or condo in the Vail Valley I like and can afford. Appreciate any tips you can share for buyers in a seller’s mark[...]
What is a customer-centric business model?
Customers are the lifeblood of any organization. Without them, your business will not survive. This is why it is so important to inject a customer-first attitude in all business planning and execution areas. Customer-centric business models are one of the best ways to do this and create a sustainable path for the organization and[...]
Four common misconceptions about achieving homeownership
The American dream may look different for everyone, but ultimately it comes down to finding prosperity, and upward mobility for yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to building generational wealth, home ownership is one of the most viable paths, but for many, the notion of buying a home seems like an impossibility. We kno[...]
Why investing in this software can be a business game changer
In case you didn’t know, the world is in the middle of “Industry 4.0” or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This era is defined by automation and big data–businesses cannot do without the internet and technology. We are in the midst of a tech dispensation where you have to rely on cyber-physical systems to run your business. Busin[...]
Are your filters blocking effective communication?
Believe it or not the majority of your conversations with other people involve the filters you carry. What does that mean? Your filters are your knowledge, experience and values that directly influence how you listen, think and communicate. In Sherpa Executive Coaching we refer to filters as the block to your ability to be centered[...]
How caterers and event planners survived a pandemic year
When Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued the “stay at home” order last in March 2020, global event planner and MorEvents’ founder Betsy Mordecai was on her way to catch an international flight. She immediately turned around and began fielding a flood of cancellations. “All of our clients started calling, everything was canceled, and we[...]
A practical marketing guide for your business
While it may seem obvious to determine your audience and goals before you begin your marketing journey, it's a step in the process that often gets overlooked or rushed through without proper consideration. When this happens, even the best ideas and strategies don’t achieve desired outcomes. Companies should use clear processes to h[...]
Colorado Chamber selects new President and CEO
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today selected Loren Furman to serve as its next president and CEO. Furman, currently a senior vice president for the Colorado Chamber, succeeds Chuck Berry who earlier this year announced his retirement effective December 31, 2021. Berry has served as Chamber president and CEO for[...]
How the best leaders win top talent
The job market is hot and highly competitive, and it’s expected to stay that way into the foreseeable future. In order to attract and retain top talent, you need to meet the expectations employees have today—many of which may be new to you if you’re stuck in the practices of the past. It’s time to throw away “command and control,”[...]
5 ways to make the most of technology during health care open enrollment
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected how many of us live and work, accelerating the adoption of technology for everything from grocery shopping to workout routines. Health care has been no exception, with technology reshaping how many people select–and use–their health care benefits. In most cases, the practice of employ[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2021: The Helpers
Angler’s Covey Colorado Springs Living the “Colorado lifestyle” is often synonymous with activities geared toward outdoor recreation. Angler’s Covey founders and Colorado natives David and Becky Leinweber know the appeal Colorado has to recreationalists and knew there was nowhere else they would rather be when they cast their lin[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2021: The Techies
Aerosol Devices Fort Collins The true difficulty of analyzing and capturing airborne pathogens has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to Aerosol Devices and its patented water-based condensation growth tube collection (CGTC) technology, these concerns may be a thing of the past. The company’s technology is expect[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2021: The Organizers
Dietrich Partners Glendale The way a company navigates hardship is often an indication of how primed it is for future success. For Dietrich Partners Executive Chair and founder Celia Dietrich, this came in 2018 when she was forced to rebuild her team from the ground up in order to re-establish a transparent culture she deemed vital[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2021: The Makers & Suppliers
DALYTE, An AiA Industries Company Denver When an industry has years of set guidelines, it is often difficult to continuously innovate and engineer new ideas. However, when innovation is the largest driving factor for continued success, like it is for DALYTE, competitors are hard-pressed to keep up. DALYTE’s unique architectural an[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2021: The Fixers
Caliola Engineering Colorado Springs With Colorado boasting the nation’s top aerospace economy on a per capita basis, it just made sense for founder and California native Jennifer Halford to move to Colorado and start Caliola Engineering in Colorado Springs. In the past year, the company’s workforce has grown by 80%, largely due to[...]
