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80% of the population sets a New Year's resolution or three, usually holding it internally. Only about 8% actually see them through for at least 6 months! Why are we so bad at setting goals and working to achieve them, for our own good? Find out why and how you can rise above and reach new levels of success you never thought could happen!

World and national events can effect your business today or tomorrow, your job is to have a plan that anticipates almost anything. Leadership is the element that can make all the difference for your business in 2015. Carmen gives you the skills that can make you a great leader.

We look at your money and your business as we transition from 2014 to the new year. Where are the best opportunities to invest as we enter 2015? What should you be doing to grow your business in 2015? You have to listen to learn!

Where do you go for business lending in 2015? Traditionally it was the bank, and it still can be. The god news is there are plenty of alternatives. The key is being ready for when the time comes. A business plan, projections, and financial documents prepared properly will get you to the front of the line!

Leadership is multifaceted, so the question is, do you have the skills that are going to lead your company successfully into the future? If not, what do you have to do to get there, and fast.

Leadership is an honor that others bestow upon you, rather than a title. We look at the functional view of leadership in the workplace on this episode of Forward Motion.

Carmen brings you 5 myths that stop most entrepreneurs from staying in business for longer than 6-12 months? Get your business going in the right direction! Listen to the rules that make for super success.

An information packed show that includes risk management specialist Sal Provenzano,we take on the recent election results and how that will affect the business world in 2015. Business tips and helpful online products are all a big part of our show today!

Sales are ultimately what makes a business succeed or fail. Who is the lead sales person at your company, on your team? Better yet, who trains the sales team ongoing? Brian Wright, author of Success Profiles joins me to discuss the state of sales from the corporate world right to the solopreneur.

As a business coach, Carmen says the number one reason a new client calls is that the owner is stuck and can't seem to grow. What a coach is able to do, is see the business objectively and from 40 thousand feet. If you follow the strategy Carmen reviews, you will make a quick 180 and start to see the positive change in your business and revenue.

If you are starting a business, or even have an existing one, you don't want to miss this episode if you really want to grow and be a super success.

Do you keep a household budget? Are you ready for the unexpected? Today's show is all about budgeting and understanding the place insurance plays in your life, even if you are just starting out.

The economy, Politics and Business talk brings you current with the topics that affect you most every day. Our world changes quickly, and we bring you the issues and solutions so you can continue to grow your business under any circumstances.

The Era of the Entrepreneur is with us! This is the time to get your idea off the ground and move forward with your new business. It's exciting yes, but be sure to follow the steps Carmen lays out to stay ahead of the pack. Great opportunities to learn banking, finance and starting a business with Junior Achievement. Learn about this forward thinking organization!

We desperately need leadership in our country, but there is none to be found. Our economy, business and consumer world and politics are not mixing well. We set the record straight with straight forward talk and real answers.

Job hunting is challenging enough, never mind the worries around healthcare. Teresa helps you understand how to assure you get the health benefits your family needs and deserves. Carmen gives you a road map to make sure your job search is targeted and super successful!

Carmen answers some of the most asked questions by business owners and entrepreneurs today.

When you combine Authenticity, Branding, Customer Service and Your Leadership, you can created a super charged business! You are the face of your business whether you like it or not. Your decisions, plans and strategy drive every aspect of what your customers and prospects see, hear and feel when they interact in any way, shape or form. Carmen brings it all together in this podcast to get you and your business to a new level.

Budgets, marketing, social media, how do you get all the pieces working together so your business takes off? Planning is number one, then its all about execution. Carmen makes it real for business owners to learn how to succeed by making things simple and smart. When you put all the pieces together first, its much easier to read the puzzle.

Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey work with fortune 500 companies, schools and companies throughout the country to help them grow and prosper. Their amazing success founding and building Barefoot Wines into a number 1 brand, is laid out in their book The Barefoot Spirit. In it, they lay out the journey they took, facing all odds, in creating a world class organization.