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Ask Christa! Business Basics Series (1/6) Is the Product or the Money More Important? #business
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In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's dilemma about whether to prioritize product development or seek funding for a prototype. She emphasizes the importance of understanding market research, protecting intellectual property, and building value before approaching investors. That puts you in a position of strength. The conversation explores various funding strategies, including seed funding and the significance of prototypes in demonstrating prod…
De-risking your business increases its value, and funding is about value... #funding #business
Build the prototype and THEN find funding? Or get funding TO build the prototype? Chicken or the egg?
Well... the goal is actually about VALUE, so the answer might surprise you...
This is the listener question for Season 3 Episode 27, which is part of my Business Basics series where I’m answering a lot of general questions I’ve received in the last two months. Questions include: how a business runs, how to learn about the basics, and how to get savvy about funding in make-sen…
Learn about business through reading about businesses that recover... #business
There's no better way to learn a trade than by fixing problems after you have the basics down....
Episode 26 just dropped, and it's part of my "Business Basics" series. Similar to my "Strategy Series" from season 1, this series consolidates a lot of questions I've received about learning the basics: how to learn about business, what funding models mean, why businesses fail-- even what outsourcing means and why it matters.
Episode 26 listen…
Business isn't a difficult subject to learn... (the hard part is the people part)... #business
You know what’s hard about business? People. And yet, business is all about people—your customers, your team, fellow employees-- even the difficult ones.
Season 3 Episode 25 is LIVE and answers the listener question, “How Can I Feel Less Intimidated by Business?”
As part of my answer, I explain why mastering human dynamics is the most underrated (and essential) business skill, yet very few think about it that way—and this skill often drives how much you actually understand a…
Management isn't for everyone, and that's OK-- it isn't the only career path! #business #management
Episode 23 of Ask Christa! is LIVE and answers the listener question, "What Are the Top Skills of Effective Managers?"
(it's not what you think...)
And btw: management isn't for everyone. If you want to go fast, if you want to make quick decisions, if the thought of working through team conflict and sitting with team members 1:1 to discuss their career paths or performance, then you'll quickly languish and burn out in a management role.
Gone a…
Business isn't just for "Business People" (and who are "Business People" anyway?) #business
If you’ve ever said, “I’m not a business person,”—pause and ask yourself why not?
I’m challenging the labels we give ourselves, and I’m on a mission to break down the myth that business belongs to a select few. It's amazing how many times I hear people who think they aren't business people perpetuate that myth (all on their own).
Whether you’re in science, engineering, manufacturing, various trades, postal services, or anything else—you’re likely more of a business…
Want to learn the basics of business? Look around you.... #business #learning
Episode 26 just dropped, and it's part of my "Business Basics" series. Similar to my "Strategy Series" from season 1, this series consolidates a lot of questions I've received about learning the basics: how to learn about business, what funding models mean, why businesses fail-- even what outsourcing means and why it matters.
Episode 26 listeners submitted questions asking "How can I learn about business basics?" and a lot of my answers is abou…
Ask Christa! How do I learn about business basics? #business
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo introduces a new series focused on business basics, addressing common questions about how to learn about business. The episode itself explores the fundamentals of learning about business. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal learning objectives and how they shape the learning process. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal learning objectives and suggests various resources and methods for acqui…
Being a manager is a tough job-- companies need to select and prepare better!! #business
Episode 23 of Ask Christa! is LIVE and answers the listener question, "What Are the Top Skills of Effective Managers?"
(it's not what you think...)
AND... companies shouldn't take this role for granted. SELECT the right people, TRAIN them, and SUPPORT them!!!
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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact
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You don't need an MBA to understand business you need curiosity #business #professionaldevelopment
You don’t need an MBA to understand business. Most people picture spreadsheets, complex modeling, and endless meetings—but real business skills show up in everyday life.
If you’ve ever organized a fundraiser, managed a budget, or helped someone take a leap—you’re already practicing core business principles.
Season 3 Episode 25 is LIVE and answers the listener question, “How Can I Feel Less Intimidated by Business?”
And check out my show Ask Christa! where I review t…
Short term austerity (holding off on spending money) can quickly save a business #business
Episode 22 is LIVE! In this epi of Ask Christa! a listener asks how to do more with less when every year they are asked to do more with less-- no investment in better tools, no reduction of scope, understaffed teams well over capacity, high expectations to deliver yet no one ever delivers.
Long term austerity (holding off on spending money due to financial hardships) isn't a good strategy. BUT! It's one of the best and quickest ways to save a business that's in troubl…
Thinking about leaving your job? Here's a way to determine the "when"... #personalgrowth #work
Check out Episode 24 that explores the listener question, "When should I leave?"
Only you can decide when to leave, but there are a few things to consider when you're asking about timing-- asking "when" and not "whether."
And check out my show Ask Christa! where I review the listener question, answer using practical tips, then offer additional resources (always in the show notes)!
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Ask Christa! Business Q…
Business is a process-- not a mystery! #business #entrepreneur #learning #professionaldevelopment
Season 3 just started, and this one is all about listener questions focused on BUSINESS CONCEPTS.
Many people feel intimidated by the idea of “business”—but it’s not as complicated as it seems. Here's a simple truth I used to teach graduate STEM students while teaching them advanced business concepts: business is a process—nothing more.
You don’t need to be a born strategist or deep problem-solver to succeed in the business world—there’s room for every kind of thinker…
Ask Christa! How can I feel less intimidated by business?
Note: the frozen frame in the last 5 seconds of the video is a glitch... and we couldn't "fix... the glitch" (IYKYK)-- it's not your browser... but it's also only the last few moments of wrap-up, so I hope you enjoy the content and thank you for your patience!
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In the Season 3 opener of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common intimidation felt by individuals entering the business world and engaging in business concepts, particularly those …
Employers: if you want success, treat your employees well #business #work #leadership
Check out Episode 24 that explores the listener question, "When should I leave?"
Only you can decide when to leave, but there are things to consider that will guide you along on timing. I talk about that in my latest episode.
Meanwhile, for the managers and employers: even your best employees, highest performers, and most dedicated team members WILL ask themselves this question ("When should I leave?") if you aren't treating them well.
Treati…
Time management books don't work for everyone... #business #personaldevelopment #timemanagement
In Episode 21, a listener submits a question, "“... I juggle so many things and sometimes I struggle to keep up with everything. There are tons of articles and books written on managing time but recently someone told me you can't manage time because you can't control it... What is your perspective?”
I AGREE there ARE “tons of articles and books written on managing time,” and that's because no one has figured out a time management hack or equation that works for ev…
Better time management isn't about "life hacks" #business #timemanagement #entrepreneurship preneur
In Episode 21, a listener submits a question, "“... I juggle so many things and sometimes I struggle to keep up with everything. There are tons of articles and books written on managing time but recently someone told me you can't manage time because you can't control it... What is your perspective?”
We ALLLLLL struggle with time management several times in our lives. There is no one-size-fits-all, and while life hacks enable efficiency with time, very few hold the test…
The two common ways people talk about work-- which one are you? #personalgrowth #workfromhome
Check out Episode 24 of Ask Christa! that explores the listener question, "When do I leave?"
Only you can decide when to leave, but it could be helpful to consider how you talk about your job. Is it more than a paycheck? Or is it *just* a paycheck?
Then consider whether your current workplace environment supports how you talk about work (because how you talk about work is how you feel about work...)
And check out my show Ask Christa! where I review the liste…
Chronic austerity at work (never spending money to "save" money) kills innovation...
Episode 22 of Ask Christa! is LIVE, answer a listener who asked how to do more with less when there's never enough to begin with?
These days, "do more with less" is more about austerity (holding off on spending or investing) and less about finding efficiency (reducing waste). Austerity is a good short-term solution for recovering from a bad situation, but it shouldn't be a long-term strategy or a way of life. Your employees WILL adapt (those who stick around), whi…
Focus on getting the BEST out of employees, not the MOST... #business #leadership #strategy
Top-performing companies don’t burn out their employees—they engage them. There’s a critical difference between getting the MOST out of someone and getting the BEST out of someone.
When companies use culture as a competitive strength, they prioritize engagement, energy, and excellence—not exhaustion, and the smartest leaders know that long hours don’t guarantee high performance.
Steady winners invest in their people and build cultures that bring out their best.
Check…
Only you know when to leave a job, but here's some help... #personalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
Check out Episode 24 that explores the listener question, "When should I leave?"
Only you can decide when to leave, but there are two key things to think about as you consider whether your job is compatible with your ongoing professional needs.
And check out my show Ask Christa! where I review the listener question, answer using practical tips, then offer additional resources (always in the show notes)!
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Ask Christa! Business Que…
Ask Christa! When Should I Leave?
Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about the decision to leave a job to pursue career growth. She explores the dynamics of personal engagement and fulfillment in the workplace, the difference between jobs that are merely transactional and those that provide deeper meaning, and the importance of recognizing when to move on. Christa emphasizes the need for individuals to assess their career ambitions and the compatibility of thei…
Workplace trust and respect are POWERFUL!! #business #career #work #leadership
A healthy workplace culture drives competitive value-- starting with trust and respect. Trust grows when you're treated well—and are expected to treat others well, too.
When culture supports dignity, trust, and growth, people don’t just get along—they work better together, and solve some of the most difficult problems.
Check out Episode 20 that answers the question, "What Does a Healthy Work Culture Look Like???"
And check out my show Ask Christa! whe…
Managers impact organizational performance more than any other role... #business #management
There is no single role that impacts an organization's performance like management roles do. Episode 23 of Ask Christa! answers the listener question, "What Are the Top Skills of Effective Managers?"
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