Avoid Being Hated

Resolutions and goal setting for the new year.  Do it well!  Set goals that are lofty, that can be broken into bite size pieces and measured to show your progress!

Christmas is here and we are announcing our contest winner along with chatting about performances, travel and cards. Send Toni a card!

Toni and Liz discuss the work they have done as event planners.  The funny stories and the challenging moments.  

Drive thru or walk up. Fast food workers have seen it all. Today we discuss the unique challenges of dealing with the pubic from the fast food cash register.

Is this even possible?  Why yes. Yes it is?  Do I have to stay offline forever? No. You can participate in the online conversation and still be loved by your friends and family members.  Liz and Toni chat about proper online etiquette and how to manage with people you love, and keep them loving you!

Black Friday. To shop or not to shop.  That is the question.  Do you head out and brave the crowds?  Today we visit with Andrew Bartlett, long time retailer who has managed 12 Black Fridays.  Take some time with us today to consider what's worth the wait, and how to manage the crowds!

Liz and Toni chat about family gatherings, hosting people and visiting another turkey get together. They also discuss Toni's love for turkey carcass Santa's sleighs.

Show Notes: Today Liz and Toni chat with Lori Mercer about how to avoid being hated by a fire wife. Chances are you probably know someone who is the spouse of a first responder and they face many unique challenges. Lori provides insight into how we can better serve our first responder community. Take aways Consider the wife of the firefighter while on shift.  Be compassionate towards her while the only parent at home and try to understand the emotional stress. Give them their space when they are off work. Be respectful of their "off time." Don't take advantage of their passion to want to help people. About Lori: Lori Mercer is the co-founder of 24-7 COMMITMENT. Married for 13 years to Dan, a full-time firefighter, Lori is a wife, mother, and executive director of 24-7 COMMITMENT. Between running 4 kids from school to sports to activities, firefighting, and heading a national nonprofit, Lori and Dan still make each other a priority. Find Lori online: 247commitment.org Facebook Twitter Instagram Credits

Toni and Liz join Josh Elledge to discuss election day and etiquette at the polls.

Jacob Brad Johnson joins Liz and Toni as they discuss Gary Johnson and Bill Weld supporters.

Tackling the second week of our pre-election series with Meghan Martinez, we discuss Hillary supporters and how to be nice to them.

We are 3 weeks out from Election Day.  Join Liz and Toni as they embark on a journey to help people talk to each other again.  The insanity that has taken over this election cycle is....well, insane.  Let's reach across the aisle, listen....yes, listen to the other side and hear their perspective and reasons. Today, John Benham, a long time Trump Supporter joins the crew to discuss common assumptions people make about him, his family and Trump himself.   As usual, there are laughs and gasps throughout, and at the end some take aways to apply over the next 4 weeks and beyond!

Football season is in full swing. Today we are joined by Andrea Deckard to discuss etiquette amongst sports parents.

J.D. Roth spent 15 months driving across the US for a trip total of 35,000 miles.  Driving an RV has specific challenges and limitations, but also allows for an amazing tour of the states.  Which states have the worst drivers?  What ARE the rules to driving in Southern California?  How do you merge onto the highway next to an RV?  Liz and Toni tackle theses questions with J.D. and help us all avoid ticking off the driver with the bigger vehicle.

Budget. Does it sound like a 4-letter word (well with 2 extras)? Don't hate your budget and your budget won't hate you.  In this episode we chat with Chris Peach of Money Peach about budgets. We had the super fun opportunity to record this episode LIVE at FinCon16 from the TradeKing podcasting booth.

Ever wondered if your hygienist can tell if you've flossed everyday or just two days? Liz and Toni laugh and learn with Kim Edwards who has been in the the dental business for over 20 years.

Toni and Liz talk travel. What are the ins and outs of boarding the plane without annoying the travelers around you?

Tabitha Philen joins Toni and Liz to discuss life with a child with autism.

Join Liz and Toni as they chat with Jim Wang of WalletHacks.com about surviving a party without annoying people until they hate you.