Harnessing Kaizen for Business Excellence with Rick Yvanovich | Ep. 364

Jan 16, 202515 min

In this episode, Tiffany Grant and Rick Yvanovich discuss the concept of kaizen, which translates to "change for good. " Kaizen emphasizes continuous improvement in processes and personal growth. Rick explains how this Japanese philosophy, popularized by Toyota, can significantly enhance business operations and personal development. Tune in to learn how incorporating Kaizen can lead to lifelong learning, adaptability, and resilience. Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/kaizen-for-business/ Takeaways Kaizen, which means constant improvement, emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning for personal and professional growth. Businesses should focus on empowering employees to embrace continuous skills acquisition and personal development every day. Utilizing technology effectively helps streamline processes, making it essential for modern businesses to adapt and improve. An infinite mindset encourages ongoing self-improvement and a commitment to learning new skills throughout life. Reflecting on our actions and knowledge allows us to adapt and enhance our understanding over time. Maintaining an open mind is crucial; we must be willing to let go of old beliefs when new information arises. Resources Mentioned (Affiliate Links) Rick Yvanovich's book, Business as Unusual (https://amzn.to/3DUJSg5) Simon Sinek's book, The Infinite Game (https://amzn.to/40lefDX) Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (https://amzn.to/4ahlCk4) Connect with Rick Yvanovich Website: rickyvanovich.com (http://rickyvanovich.com) Twitter: @RickYvanovich (https://twitter.com/RickYvanovich) Connect with Tiffany Grant Website: Money Talk with Tiff (https://www.moneytalkwitht.com) Twitter: @MoneyTalkWithT (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @MoneyTalkWithT (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht) Facebook: Money Talk with Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwitht) Thank you for tuning into this episode of Money Talk With Tiff. Join us every Thursday for new insights and expert advice on financial and business growth. For more episodes, visit moneytalkwitht.com (https://www.moneytalkwitht.com). Remember, spend wise by spending less than you make. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Support this Podcast (https://moneytalkwitht.com/donate) Copyright 2025 Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Be Goals Diligent with Charles Weems | Ep. 58

Apr 22, 202123 min

You will find many gems in this episode as Charles Weems, a successful entrepreneur, shares tons of his knowledge with Tiffany. About Our Guest Charles E. Weems III was born and raised in Decatur, Ga. He attended Columbia High School and received a full golf scholarship to Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. While in school, Mr. Weems began his software engineering career by having the opportunity to work with university IT professionals to improve school-related software and work with the schools' web presence using technologies such as Adobe Flash. Upon graduating from college with a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, he began his career at a small IT firm located in the Atlanta area as a junior software engineer specializing in web application development for government agencies. He also worked with smaller clients, building websites and tutoring students in mathematics. After learning more about business through relationships with other business owners, in 2006, Charles organized Weems Design Studio (WDS), starting with himself to offer his expertise in web design and software engineering to small firms. Mr. Weems has received many accolades from industry professionals for his expertise in software engineering, like being one of the first to implement HTML5 technology to design games that could be implemented on mobile devices and gaming consoles. Today, WDS has grown to a staff of 50+ people and expanded its services to include data analytics and bioinformatics. He has held a position as chairman of the board with Ga Tech's I3L organization, focusing on healthcare IT research. Most recently, Mr. Weems has received Class II Award with the GMSDC for companies that gross between $1M and $10M annually, Small Contractor of the Year for USDA for work with modernization, and nominated for the National award with the GMSDC. He has been featured in Black Enterprises Magazine, The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA,) and TVOne online. He is married and has a little girl on the way. He enjoys golf, martial arts and loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Connect with Charles Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-weems-iii-b9770634 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Azulaozhino/ Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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What You're Getting WRONG About Grants For Small Businesses... | Ep. 221

Apr 18, 20238 min

Are you a small business owner looking for grants? Maybe you've heard the myths out there about them being impossible to get, but that's just wrong! In this episode, we'll help you understand what grants for small businesses are REALLY all about. Listen now and discover why these grants can be the key to unlocking your business's potential and helping your business thrive! Every Tuesday, Tiffany answers one of your submitted questions. To submit a question for an upcoming episode, visit here: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/asktiffany Learn more about the Business Money Makeover Program This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Money Chat with Chisa Pennix-Brown aka Lady Bizness | Ep. 34

Apr 2, 202021 min

Join Tiffany as she sits down with Chisa Pennix-Brown recording live in Podbiz Studios. They talk about everything from COVID-19, Amazon, money failures, and early money lessons. Be prepared to laugh because this episode is pure comedy! Catch these gems! About Our Guest With over 18 years of experience in business coaching, community outreach, and social media insight, Chisa Pennix-Brown has transformed her love of learning into Lady Bizness She is the #1 Small Business Facilitator in North Carolina and she continues to foster environments for small business development, community partnerships, business growth, and events for Entrepreneurs throughout the state. Her most notable accomplishment is opening Pod Biz Studios, the first Black Woman-Owned Podcast Studio in North Carolina. Chisa is also the author of The 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success, a book that helps to transform your mindset towards prioritization and goal setting to help you complete your passion project. She has also founded a 501c3 nonprofit women's organization, called Real Glow Getters to help women start, stay and slay in business. She thrives around women who aren't afraid to shine but thrive on sharing their #GlowUp with others. She can always be found Giving it to the People! Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cpennixbrown (http://www.twitter.com/cpennixbrown) Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chisapennixbrown Follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/chisapennixbrownmba Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Entrepreneurship 101: Six Questions You Need to Answer | Ep. 51

Oct 16, 202014 min

In this solo episode, Tiffany talks about the questions any budding entrepreneur needs to ask themselves. She gives her best tips for answering these crucial questions and why they are important. Even if you are currently a business owner, reevaluate these questions as you grow and expand. Link to Acorns article: https://grow.acorns.com/money-talk-with-tiff-side-hustle-advice/ Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Boost Your Career with Personal Branding: What You Need to Know! | Ep. 241

Jun 27, 202311 min

Do you want to build a strong personal brand and make a lasting impact in your career and business growth? Then don’t miss this episode! Tiffany Grant shares her approach to creating and using personal branding to enhance your reputation. Learn the importance of defining a unique value proposition, staying active, and being intentional with your professional image. Plus, discover how record-keeping can help you get noticed during evaluations and promotions. With this valuable advice from Tiffany, you’ll be on the fast track to achieving success in life! Every Tuesday, Tiffany answers one of your submitted questions. To submit a question for an upcoming episode, visit here: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/asktiffany To book a consultation with Tiffany to find out if she can help you, visit https://academy.moneytalkwitht.com/15-minute-consultation Additional Resources How To Become a Better Negotiator So They Can't Say No (https://moneytalkwitht.com/blog/negotiation-basics) Mindset and the Art of Negotiation with Teddi Rene Building a Successful Brand with Jasmine Beard Do You Even Brand? with Octavia Harris This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Podcast Production with Girish Bali | Ep. 182

Dec 22, 202218 min

Girish Bali joins Tiffany this week to explain what a podcast production company does and how podcasters interested in starting their own production company can get started. About Our Guest Girish Bali is the founder of Back2Basicsmode Production, and has over 30+ years of experience in technology, telecommunication & cloud computing. Girish Bali has lived in New Jersey since 1988. For the last 20 years, he’s worked in Cloud Computing in a telecommunication industry to earn a living and lead a comfortable life. As he worked in telecommunications, he began learning about videography and has since been active in capturing life changing moments for people, be it weddings, birthdays, a sweet sixteen, bar/bat mitzvah etc. Now he shares those thoughts and perspectives with everyone through the podcast medium. Connect with Girish Bali Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back2basicsmode/id1545997219) Twitter: @back2basicsmode Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basicsmode (https://www.instagram.com/back2basicsmode_) Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Making a Millionaire with Nicky Billou | Ep. 185

Dec 30, 202217 min

Nicky Billou joins Tiffany this week to dive into his entrepreneurship journey and how he was able to grow his business to making 6-figures a month! About Our Guest Nicky Billou, aka The Millionaire Maker, is the #1 International Best Selling Author of 8 books, including: Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network (with Kai Bjorn), and How To Create A Million Dollar A Year Income: The Priceless Guide For Insurance Agents, Professional Sale People, And Anyone With A Big Dream (with Perry Wong). He has read over 4000 books, in genres from biography, history, fictional literature, self-help, health and fitness, poetry business, sales, spirituality and religion. He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is the co-founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com (http://www.ecircleacademy.com/)) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart LeaderTM Designation. He and his team have helped over 70 entrepreneurs add 6 to 8 figures to their annual income. Connect with Nicky Billou Website: www.eCircleAcademy.com (http://www.ecircleacademy.com/) Facebook: @NickyBillou Instagram: @NickyBillou (https://www.instagram.com/nickybillou/?hl=en) Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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How to Make Money Podcasting with Kevin Palmieri | Ep. 133

Sep 1, 202217 min

Kevin Palmieri joins Tiffany this week to share how he started his podcasting journey and how he was able to grow his podcast into a multi-six-figure business. Kevin shares everything you need to know to follow in his footsteps! About Our Guest Host of Top 100 Global Podcast "Next Level University" -1000+ Episodes, Listeners In Over 125 Countries. Kevin Palmieri hit rock bottom around his mid-twenties and after he hit his rock bottom, he said, I'm going to start a podcast. So he started Next Level University, which is a podcast that's listened to in over 125 countries with over a thousand downloads. He's given nearly a hundred speeches and had the opportunity to do hundreds of coaching calls. Now he's grown his podcast into a multi-six-figure business. He emphasizes consistency, commitment, habits, mindset, confidence, fear, relationships, limiting beliefs. Connect with Kevin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Sales 101 with Joseph Rockey | Ep. 177

Dec 8, 202218 min

This week, Joseph Rockey joins Tiffany on the podcast to talk through all things sales! Joe discusses the importance of sales for an entrepreneur and everything you need to know about the sales cycle. About Our Guest Joe Rockey Jr created a successful real estate career beginning in the immediate aftermath of recession of 2009. Over the years, Joe's seen people live and work from a wide array of vantage points. Currently, Joe operates multiple rental, flip, rent to own, and networking companies on a professional level. In the unpaid arenas of life, Joe runs the podcast Father and Joe - where he attempts to return individuals to a place of faith in their lives. Connect with Joseph Rockey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/father-and-joe/id1201053379 Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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