<![CDATA[The Successful Living Show]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:46:04 +0000Captivate.fmme@dinetterivera.com (Dinette Rivera)https://artwork.captivate.fm/5a54da4a-697a-4c66-b1dd-84bce6330d6f/successful-living-podcast.jpgThe Successful Living ShowDinette Riverame@dinetterivera.comDinette RiveraEntrepreneurship isn't perfect! It's exciting, messy, twisted, fun, and much like a motorcycle ride. So worth it. This show is about helping people build businesses that allow them the freedom to live more, work less – and create the life they are meant to live. In 2008, with less than five hundred dollars, I launched Rivera Business Development. I did it because of the belief that entrepreneurship could provide the means to rise above one’s circumstances — and it does. Now, with the Successful Living podcast, I want to help you in your entrepreneurial journey, so you can follow your path to prosperity, live more, and work less.https://dinetterivera.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-entrepreneurs-life/Triggers to change behaviorTriggers to change behaviorIn this podcast I will talk about Triggers to change behavior. In this podcast I will talk about Triggers to change behavior.

]]>c51ef2b8-4d4e-4b36-bec8-c56b010639a0Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -050012:33nofull2In this podcast I will talk about Triggers to change behavior.Dinette RiveraDo Not Give Up on 2020Do Not Give Up on 2020This is no time to give up on 2020 and your business because of the COVID 19 pandemic. There are 5 months left in 2020 to find ways to generate revenue. The year is not lost, as many make us believe. It is true that we have been affected by the pandemic at a global level impossible to anticipate or imagine before it happened to us. Individually, however, life brings us challenges that affect our lives and we have to overcome them. For each of us, this pandemic is the same. I have been here before during the twelve years I have had my company. In these twelve years I have been through many tragedies and very difficult times and I had to move on. Look at your projections for this year, make adjustments based on your circumstances and focus on your monthly goals. When you set goals for this year, you could not anticipate that we would have a pandemic. Go back to your projections and look at your projections for what is left of the year, under this situation. There is a lot of life left to live and work to do. Don't give up on 2020. This is no time to give up on 2020 and your business because of the COVID 19 pandemic. There are 5 months left in 2020 to find ways to generate revenue. The year is not lost, as many make us believe. It is true that we have been affected by the pandemic at a global level impossible to anticipate or imagine before it happened to us. Individually, however, life brings us challenges that affect our lives and we have to overcome them. For each of us, this pandemic is the same. I have been here before during the twelve years I have had my company. In these twelve years I have been through many tragedies and very difficult times and I had to move on. Look at your projections for this year, make adjustments based on your circumstances and focus on your monthly goals. When you set goals for this year, you could not anticipate that we would have a pandemic. Go back to your projections and look at your projections for what is left of the year, under this situation. There is a lot of life left to live and work to do. Don't give up on 2020.

]]>40b9a13d-3f87-4533-85eb-4abd2751d132Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -050015:23nofull2This is no time to give up on 2020 and your business because of the COVID 19 pandemic. There are 5 months left in 2020 to find ways to generate revenue. The year is not lost, as many make us believe. It is true that we have been affected by the pandemic at a global level impossible to anticipate or imagine before it happened to us. Individually, however, life brings us challenges that affect our lives and we have to overcome them. For each of us, this pandemic is the same. I have been here before during the twelve years I have had my company. In these twelve years I have been through many tragedies and very difficult times and I had to move on. Look at your projections for this year, make adjustments based on your circumstances and focus on your monthly goals. When you set goals for this year, you could not anticipate that we would have a pandemic. Go back to your projections and look at your projections for what is left of the year, under this situation. There is a lot of life left to live and work to do. Don't give up on 2020.Dinette RiveraMaking time for work and lifeMaking time for work and lifeToday I want to talk to you about the time we dedicate to work and life, fun and business that is essential for our well-being. It is important to make time for downtime. Do not work yourself to death. I have become intentional about monitoring how I spend my time. The whole point of this is that we have to be aware of how we are managing our business and so many times the problems that we have also come down to how we are managing the processes and systems to run our business. Are we really productive? We can be working sixteen hours a day or more and not be productive. We can be busy, but that busyness is not generating revenue for us, not getting something done that is critical that may end up tying you up another day or forcing you to say no to something that you would love to do with your family because you did not do things when you needed to do them because you didn't plan them accordingly or you do not have a process in place to manage all the things you have to do. As a business consultant I know this happens quite often when I speak to my small business owners. I find they are not using certain applications to automate a lot of things. There are a lot of ways that we can automate. The more you learn the better it gets. We cannot automate everything, but we can automate a lot. It is a matter of looking at everything we do. Please find the time to do the things that matter to you. Spend time with friends and family. Make time for yourself. Make time to relax. To do the things you love to do. Look at your business and evaluate your productivity leaks. What are you doing that may be causing you to not have the time you desire? This is a bit of rambling, but It is because I wanted to share how I am feeling about this whole thing. This podcast is about really sharing the real life, everyday entrepreneurship, the great and the in between and how we are doing all this. In the next few weeks I will have some really cool interviews with people that can contribute to these things that I am always talking about because I really believe that being aware of who we are and how we can control our world internally which then helps us control our external world. We cannot control what happens outside of us but we can control how we respond to it. Really trying to bring you as much as I can to help you as an entrepreneur so we can all live a more successful life. Thank you for listening. Let's connect at www.dinetterivera.com, where I share more tips and ideas for living our best life. Today I want to talk to you about the time we dedicate to work and life, fun and business that is essential for our well-being. It is important to make time for downtime. Do not work yourself to death. I have become intentional about monitoring how I spend my time. The whole point of this is that we have to be aware of how we are managing our business and so many times the problems that we have also come down to how we are managing the processes and systems to run our business. Are we really productive? We can be working sixteen hours a day or more and not be productive. We can be busy, but that busyness is not generating revenue for us, not getting something done that is critical that may end up tying you up another day or forcing you to say no to something that you would love to do with your family because you did not do things when you needed to do them because you didn't plan them accordingly or you do not have a process in place to manage all the things you have to do. As a business consultant I know this happens quite often when I speak to my small business owners. I find they are not using certain applications to automate a lot of things. There are a lot of ways that we can automate. The more you learn the better it gets. We cannot automate everything, but we can automate a lot. It is a matter of looking at everything we do. Please find the time to do the things that matter to you. Spend time with friends and family. Make time for yourself. Make time to relax. To do the things you love to do. Look at your business and evaluate your productivity leaks. What are you doing that may be causing you to not have the time you desire? This is a bit of rambling, but It is because I wanted to share how I am feeling about this whole thing. This podcast is about really sharing the real life, everyday entrepreneurship, the great and the in between and how we are doing all this.

In the next few weeks I will have some really cool interviews with people that can contribute to these things that I am always talking about because I really believe that being aware of who we are and how we can control our world internally which then helps us control our external world. We cannot control what happens outside of us but we can control how we respond to it. Really trying to bring you as much as I can to help you as an entrepreneur so we can all live a more successful life. Thank you for listening.

Let's connect at www.dinetterivera.com, where I share more tips and ideas for living our best life.

]]>e159ee8e-f171-4125-82b9-795c43e0c82aThu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -050010:42nofull124Today I want to talk to you about the time we dedicate to work and life, fun and business that is essential for our well-being. It is important to make time for downtime. Do not work yourself to death. I have become intentional about monitoring how I spend my time. The whole point of this is that we have to be aware of how we are managing our business.Dinette RiveraWhat It Means to Feel SuccessfulWhat It Means to Feel SuccessfulHello. Today I want to talk about what it really means to feel successful, and how we should be gauging and measuring our success. For many, monetary success is key. For others, the perception of success in the eyes of their peers. But for me, true success looks a little different from these. Mentioned on today's show: Why successful living is living independently and free The importance of disconnecting from all things digital What success looks like&nbsp; Why happiness and peace is more important than money Why you should set specific times for communication Why you should find something creative to focus more on Making time for all the aspects of your life that you love Why you should set your day out to make the most of what you need to do Why tiny changes are the most effective when it comes to big transformations Remember to connect with me at&nbsp;https://dinetterivera.com/ (DinetteRivera.com)&nbsp;where you will find my podcasts, blog, and other places online to continue the learning. Connect with me: https://dinetterivera.com/ (DinetteRivera.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera (Facebook) https://www.dinetterivera.com/book/successfullivingbook/ (Buy The Successful Living Plan) Hello. Today I want to talk about what it really means to feel successful, and how we should be gauging and measuring our success.

For many, monetary success is key. For others, the perception of success in the eyes of their peers. But for me, true success looks a little different from these.

Mentioned on today's show:

  • Why successful living is living independently and free
  • The importance of disconnecting from all things digital
  • What success looks like 
  • Why happiness and peace is more important than money
  • Why you should set specific times for communication
  • Why you should find something creative to focus more on
  • Making time for all the aspects of your life that you love
  • Why you should set your day out to make the most of what you need to do
  • Why tiny changes are the most effective when it comes to big transformations

Remember to connect with me at DinetteRivera.com where you will find my podcasts, blog, and other places online to continue the learning.

Connect with me:

]]>3df6a7bb-b18b-42b7-82d2-2ab2309ddc2fWed, 08 Jul 2020 11:44:00 -050010:40nofull23Today I want to talk about what it really means to feel successful, and how we should be gauging and measuring our success. For many, monetary success is key. For others, the perception of success in the eyes of their peers. But for me, true success looks a little different from these.Dinette RiveraWhat I Learned from Publishing a BookWhat I Learned from Publishing a BookToday I want to talk about the lessons I've learned from writing and publishing my first book. This book is something I've been planning for 12 years, but it was only in the last few months it came to fruition. So what changed? I learned that I needed discipline, and to think differently when it came to the tasks and goals I had to meet in order for the book to come out. It also meant understanding exactly why I wanted to publish the book, and what its legacy would be. Mentioned on today's show: Why you need to rethink your processes when writing a book Why you need to overcome procrastination and just get things done Why setting yourself realistic goals will help you achieve them more easily Why leaving a legacy is more important than leaving just memories Remember to connect with me at&nbsp;https://dinetterivera.com/ (DinetteRivera.com)&nbsp;where you will find my podcasts, blog, and other places online to continue the learning. Connect with me: https://dinetterivera.com/ (DinetteRivera.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera (Facebook) https://www.dinetterivera.com/book/successfullivingbook/ (Buy The Successful Living Plan) Today I want to talk about the lessons I've learned from writing and publishing my first book. This book is something I've been planning for 12 years, but it was only in the last few months it came to fruition. So what changed?

I learned that I needed discipline, and to think differently when it came to the tasks and goals I had to meet in order for the book to come out.

It also meant understanding exactly why I wanted to publish the book, and what its legacy would be.

Mentioned on today's show:

  • Why you need to rethink your processes when writing a book
  • Why you need to overcome procrastination and just get things done
  • Why setting yourself realistic goals will help you achieve them more easily
  • Why leaving a legacy is more important than leaving just memories

Remember to connect with me at DinetteRivera.com where you will find my podcasts, blog, and other places online to continue the learning.

Connect with me:

]]>2eae839e-2dd4-4786-9840-f9577bae18aeThu, 04 Jun 2020 12:43:00 -050012:49nofull22Today I want to talk about the lessons I've learned from writing and publishing my first book. This book is something I've been planning for 12 years, but it was only in the last few months it came to fruition. So what changed?Dinette RiveraThe Science of SuccessThe Science of SuccessToday I want to share a story about how I finally wrote my book and did it because of the science of success. I always wanted to write my book and put it off for years. So, what changed? It started with finding my powerful reason for writing the book. I used what the science tells about how we change behavior and how it has to be for powerful reasons. I want to share this research with the world. I want to share what I have learned and have implemented with thousands of people in all the training programs I do. Mentioned on today's show: How the science of success sets you up to win Why you need to build a series of habits Why you need to break down targets to make them achievable How to set goals that deliver on their promises Remember to connect with me at https://dinetterivera.com (DinetteRivera.com) where you will find my podcasts, blog and other places online to continue the learning. Connect with me: https://dinetterivera.com (DinetteRivera.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera (Facebook) Today I want to share a story about how I finally wrote my book and did it because of the science of success.

I always wanted to write my book and put it off for years.

So, what changed? It started with finding my powerful reason for writing the book. I used what the science tells about how we change behavior and how it has to be for powerful reasons. I want to share this research with the world. I want to share what I have learned and have implemented with thousands of people in all the training programs I do.

Mentioned on today's show:

  • How the science of success sets you up to win
  • Why you need to build a series of habits
  • Why you need to break down targets to make them achievable
  • How to set goals that deliver on their promises

Remember to connect with me at DinetteRivera.com where you will find my podcasts, blog and other places online to continue the learning.

Connect with me:

]]>cbfde2e3-8475-407b-b762-fd1059380431Mon, 11 May 2020 12:10:00 -050006:40nofull21Today I want to share a story about how I finally wrote my book and did it because of the science of success.Dinette RiveraForget What You Know About GoalsForget What You Know About GoalsIf you've ever been frustrated because you go about planning your life and goals, only to find you've missed the deadline, you want to listen in for a method that is easy to follow and flows with how you think. We know so much more about our brain and the mind, and it's changing our approach to behavior change. After all, what is a goal, but a decision you make to change a behavior for the better. So many times I asked myself why I was so good at accomplishing certain things, but following the process of goal setting often led to failure. As a trainer and coach, I needed the answer so I could increase the chances for success.  In this episode, I share with you a simple strategy to change how you approach goal setting. It is the first step towards improving how you change behavior to achieve what you want. It has changed my own life in ways I didn't imagine.  e171e2a1-1367-4273-b47a-88c99a40bfa7Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:00:29 -050015:37nofull20If you've ever been frustrated because you go about planning your life and goals, only to find you've missed the deadline, you want to listen in for a method that is easy to follow and flows with how you think. We know so much more about our brain and the mind, and it's changing our approach to behavior change. After all, what is a goal, but a decision you make to change a behavior for the better. So many times I asked myself why I was so good at accomplishing certain things, but following the process of goal setting often led to failure. As a trainer and coach, I needed the answer so I could increase the chances for success.  In this episode, I share with you a simple strategy to change how you approach goal setting. It is the first step towards improving how you change behavior to achieve what you want. It has changed my own life in ways I didn't imagine.  Dinette RiveranoThe impact of money on life, when shift happensThe impact of money on life, when shift happensAs a financial coach and trainer I hear so many money stories. People are living above their means at all income levels. There are people making millions and they will fall harder than the person working for them for a minimum wage. Why? They don't know how to manage their money. Stop thinking it's a poor people problem. If you are not considering how money impacts every bit of your life, you're putting your financial stability at risk. Worse yet, you're putting everyone that trusts and relies on you at risk. One small shift and everything changes financially. Listen to what it did to me and my family. Learn from my mistakes. As a financial coach and trainer I hear so many money stories. People are living above their means at all income levels. There are people making millions and they will fall harder than the person working for them for a minimum wage. Why? They don't know how to manage their money. Stop thinking it's a poor people problem. If you are not considering how money impacts every bit of your life, you're putting your financial stability at risk. Worse yet, you're putting everyone that trusts and relies on you at risk.

One small shift and everything changes financially. Listen to what it did to me and my family. Learn from my mistakes.


]]>74b66222-0412-a1dc-f99f-c5b5f0393e39Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -050020:02nofull19<p>As a financial coach and trainer I hear so many money stories. People are living above their means at all income levels. There are people making millions and they will fall harder than the person working for them for a minimum wage. Why? They don't know how to manage their money. Stop thinking it's a poor people problem. If you are not considering how money impacts every bit of your life, you're putting your financial stability at risk. Worse yet, you're putting everyone that trusts and relies on you at risk.</p> <p>One small shift and everything changes financially. Listen to what it did to me and my family. Learn from my mistakes.</p> <p><br></p> Dinette RiveranoPleased to Meet YouPleased to Meet YouI can't get to know you until you get to know yourself. When was the last time you asked yourself who you really are? Success is an inside job. Can you remember the last time you got mad because of something someone said to you? Sometimes our reaction is a reflex because it brought something up that hurts our feelings. Has that happened to you? Later, when you had time, did you reflect on it? Maybe it isn't about what happened now. Maybe it's about what happened long ago.&nbsp; We can't live in the past. What we need is to know that everything that happens to us, becomes part of who we are. In this episode I talk about this and where to start to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU! I can't get to know you until you get to know yourself. When was the last time you asked yourself who you really are? Success is an inside job. Can you remember the last time you got mad because of something someone said to you? Sometimes our reaction is a reflex because it brought something up that hurts our feelings. Has that happened to you? Later, when you had time, did you reflect on it? Maybe it isn't about what happened now. Maybe it's about what happened long ago. 

We can't live in the past. What we need is to know that everything that happens to us, becomes part of who we are. In this episode I talk about this and where to start to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU!

]]>b6ca4851-386d-5fd6-d1f7-879c0dce76f5Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:40:22 -050020:35nofull18<p>I can't get to know you until you get to know yourself. When was the last time you asked yourself who you really are? Success is an inside job. Can you remember the last time you got mad because of something someone said to you? Sometimes our reaction is a reflex because it brought something up that hurts our feelings. Has that happened to you? Later, when you had time, did you reflect on it? Maybe it isn't about what happened now. Maybe it's about what happened long ago.&nbsp;</p> <p>We can't live in the past. What we need is to know that everything that happens to us, becomes part of who we are. In this episode I talk about this and where to start to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU!</p> Dinette RiveranoThe Simplicity of Evidence-Based Practices in Your WorkThe Simplicity of Evidence-Based Practices in Your WorkIn this episode, I share how I became obsessed with learning how to improve the lives of the people we trained, by delivering better programs. Where the search for answers took me and finally, how to implement Evidence-Based Practices in everything we do. Evidence-Based Leadership is about making sound decisions. It's about making those decisions based on more than your experience and intuition. While your experiences play an important role in your work, after all you were hired as an employee or contractor for your experience and education. However, those decisions are still biased. They come from who you are.&nbsp; Your beliefs, your past experiences, and your biases all contribute to the decisions you make in work and life. You can't escape it. If you're a leader determined to build a better company, solve a world problem or make better decisions for your own life, Evidence-Based Practices will be a game changer.&nbsp; Even if you've heard of Evidence-Based Practices or Evidence-Based Decision-Making, you've likely heard it's time consuming, not cost effective and complicated. I'm the business consultant that looks to find solutions that make sense, are easy to implement and cost effective. We start small, &nbsp;and build towards the future. Evidence-Based Practices can be learned and applied in leadership to make decision-making more effective, without overwhelming your team or yourself. Starting today, you will come to know that it's not impossible to make better decisions based on four important components:&nbsp; Your experience&nbsp; What the research tells you The values and concerns of the stakeholders &nbsp; The organizational data.&nbsp; Sound complicated? Listen in on why it's easier than you think. In this episode, I share how I became obsessed with learning how to improve the lives of the people we trained, by delivering better programs. Where the search for answers took me and finally, how to implement Evidence-Based Practices in everything we do.

Evidence-Based Leadership is about making sound decisions. It's about making those decisions based on more than your experience and intuition. While your experiences play an important role in your work, after all you were hired as an employee or contractor for your experience and education. However, those decisions are still biased. They come from who you are. 

Your beliefs, your past experiences, and your biases all contribute to the decisions you make in work and life. You can't escape it. If you're a leader determined to build a better company, solve a world problem or make better decisions for your own life, Evidence-Based Practices will be a game changer. 

Even if you've heard of Evidence-Based Practices or Evidence-Based Decision-Making, you've likely heard it's time consuming, not cost effective and complicated. I'm the business consultant that looks to find solutions that make sense, are easy to implement and cost effective. We start small,  and build towards the future. Evidence-Based Practices can be learned and applied in leadership to make decision-making more effective, without overwhelming your team or yourself.

Starting today, you will come to know that it's not impossible to make better decisions based on four important components: 

  • Your experience 
  • What the research tells you
  • The values and concerns of the stakeholders  
  • The organizational data. 

Sound complicated? Listen in on why it's easier than you think.





]]>136febd4-75e5-1787-49c6-ac65f5fca538Sun, 22 Sep 2019 02:01:27 -050026:15nofull17<p>In this episode, I share how I became obsessed with learning how to improve the lives of the people we trained, by delivering better programs. Where the search for answers took me and finally, how to implement Evidence-Based Practices in everything we do.</p> <p>Evidence-Based Leadership is about making sound decisions. It's about making those decisions based on more than your experience and intuition. While your experiences play an important role in your work, after all you were hired as an employee or contractor for your experience and education. However, those decisions are still biased. They come from who you are.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your beliefs, your past experiences, and your biases all contribute to the decisions you make in work and life. You can't escape it. If you're a leader determined to build a better company, solve a world problem or make better decisions for your own life, Evidence-Based Practices will be a game changer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Even if you've heard of Evidence-Based Practices or Evidence-Based Decision-Making, you've likely heard it's time consuming, not cost effective and complicated. I'm the business consultant that looks to find solutions that make sense, are easy to implement and cost effective. We start small, &nbsp;and build towards the future. Evidence-Based Practices can be learned and applied in leadership to make decision-making more effective, without overwhelming your team or yourself.</p> <p>Starting today, you will come to know that it's not impossible to make better decisions based on four important components:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Your experience&nbsp;</li> <li>What the research tells you</li> <li>The values and concerns of the stakeholders &nbsp;</li> <li>The organizational data.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Sound complicated? Listen in on why it's easier than you think.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> Dinette RiveranoHow do you keep your promise when it’s not easyHow do you keep your promise when it’s not easyKeeping your promise can be hard. You have the best intentions, but things are getting in the way. It comes down to your choice and what you prioritize.. For everything, you can choose to keep your word or make excuses. Your word is everything. 859f8f8a-6085-97c3-2ed4-5bd9a038d474Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:45:26 -050005:14nofull16Keeping your promise can be hard. You have the best intentions, but things are getting in the way. It comes down to your choice and what you prioritize.. For everything, you can choose to keep your word or make excuses. Your word is everything. Dinette RiveranoHow I Shifted My Mindset and Changed How I see the Sales ProcessHow I Shifted My Mindset and Changed How I see the Sales ProcessI can’t believe it. How a mindset shift changed my sales process and how you can do it too. Everything in life is affected by how you see things unfolding. If you want more money, help more people understand why you have the solution. 6831d8a4-e930-ce02-9565-7c2b227c53dcWed, 04 Sep 2019 20:03:46 -050021:32nofull15I can’t believe it. How a mindset shift changed my sales process and how you can do it too. Everything in life is affected by how you see things unfolding. If you want more money, help more people understand why you have the solution. Dinette RiveranoDon't Sell. Build Relationships That Last.Don't Sell. Build Relationships That Last.Are you uncomfortable with the sales process? If you're not selling you're broke. This week I share what it took for me to get comfortable with the sales process and what it took for me to get there.&nbsp; When I decided to take my business to the next growth phase, I knew I had to change how I felt about selling.&nbsp;Once again, I had to look at my sales process and find the problems. Before you look for the external factors affecting your business, do the internal checkup.&nbsp;Many of the breakthroughs we achieve in life come when we get uncomfortable and find a way out of the discomfort. Are you uncomfortable with the sales process? If you're not selling you're broke. This week I share what it took for me to get comfortable with the sales process and what it took for me to get there. 

When I decided to take my business to the next growth phase, I knew I had to change how I felt about selling. Once again, I had to look at my sales process and find the problems.

Before you look for the external factors affecting your business, do the internal checkup. Many of the breakthroughs we achieve in life come when we get uncomfortable and find a way out of the discomfort.

]]>a37f019a-0ace-fccb-b677-15e06c65b669Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:21:00 -050026:49nofull14Are you uncomfortable with the sales process? If you're not selling you're broke. This week I share what it took for me to get comfortable with the sales process and what it took for me to get there.Dinette RiveraWhat's making me crazy this weekWhat's making me crazy this week Sometimes I really don't understand what makes people tick. I'm on a bit of a rant about an opportunity for business owners and wondering why you discard international business. What stops you from business travel outside the U.S.? Is your business doing so well, that you don't need new customers?  Imagine you wanted to open a new market. You don't want to travel for fear of the unknown, so you hire a rep to go there for you. How much would that cost? Thousands of dollars in consulting, plus all travel expenses. How about all the research your rep will have to do before they go?  What if you went, met people in-person, built relationships and could do it all for much less? Why wouldn't you go. This is what I don't get. According to research a face to face request is 34% more successful than email.  I’m sharing a similar situation in this episode. What holds you back? I’m genuinely interested in your answers. 17f1b00a-b635-6995-5baa-0f1f1a9f6c60Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:57:46 -050018:09nofull13 Sometimes I really don't understand what makes people tick. I'm on a bit of a rant about an opportunity for business owners and wondering why you discard international business. What stops you from business travel outside the U.S.? Is your business doing so well, that you don't need new customers?  Imagine you wanted to open a new market. You don't want to travel for fear of the unknown, so you hire a rep to go there for you. How much would that cost? Thousands of dollars in consulting, plus all travel expenses. How about all the research your rep will have to do before they go?  What if you went, met people in-person, built relationships and could do it all for much less? Why wouldn't you go. This is what I don't get. According to research a face to face request is 34% more successful than email.  I’m sharing a similar situation in this episode. What holds you back? I’m genuinely interested in your answers. Dinette RiveranoHow a Chance Encounter Led to an International Trade MissionHow a Chance Encounter Led to an International Trade MissionTwo women business owners, on two different continents, willing to go where opportunities led us.&nbsp; In this episode I share how a chance encounter in New York City during the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) leadership event, led to Aurelia Gavidia and I bringing a group of business women from Peru to Delaware, U.S. to create business relationships.&nbsp; This was not an official trade mission. This was acting on an opportunity and having the courage to go for it. Listen to how we did it and what has happened for all the companies involved. Connect online: https://www.dinetterivera.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera (Facebook)&nbsp; https://twitter.com/riveradevgroup (Twitter)&nbsp; https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera (LinkedIn) Two women business owners, on two different continents, willing to go where opportunities led us. 

In this episode I share how a chance encounter in New York City during the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) leadership event, led to Aurelia Gavidia and I bringing a group of business women from Peru to Delaware, U.S. to create business relationships. 

This was not an official trade mission. This was acting on an opportunity and having the courage to go for it. Listen to how we did it and what has happened for all the companies involved.

Connect online:

]]>17597dbd-8c89-788a-b4e7-6081397b580cThu, 20 Jun 2019 16:35:12 -050008:44nofull12<p>Two women business owners, on two different continents, willing to go where opportunities led us.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode I share how a chance encounter in New York City during the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) leadership event, led to Aurelia Gavidia and I bringing a group of business women from Peru to Delaware, U.S. to create business relationships.&nbsp;</p> <p>This was not an official trade mission. This was acting on an opportunity and having the courage to go for it. Listen to how we did it and what has happened for all the companies involved.</p> <p><strong>Connect online:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dinetterivera.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Website</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/riveradevgroup" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li> </ul> Dinette RiveranoThe 7 P's for a Better Business PlanThe 7 P's for a Better Business PlanIn this week's show, I want to talk about how the 7 Ps of Planning will help you write a better business plan, by removing the barriers that might be keeping you from planning at all. Perhaps you have heard about the Three P’s of business: People Process Product They are the three areas you must manage. To break them down into manageable processes, I suggest my clients work on the Seven P’s of Planning. The 7 P’s includes additional focus areas for each. The seven P’s give you the chance to consider smaller areas of management as you plan. The seven p’s of planning are: People Process Product Pre-profit plan Positioning Point of Contact Profit plan As you can see, there’s much to do to manage a successful business. For more on the 7 P’s of Planning and other tips for managing business and life, contact me today at me@dinetterivera.com. Connect online: https://www.dinetterivera.com/ (Website) https://anchor.fm/theentrepreneurslifeline (Podcast) https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera (Facebook) https://twitter.com/riveradevgroup (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera (LinkedIn) In this week's show, I want to talk about how the 7 Ps of Planning will help you write a better business plan, by removing the barriers that might be keeping you from planning at all.

Perhaps you have heard about the Three P’s of business:

  • People
  • Process
  • Product

They are the three areas you must manage. To break them down into manageable processes, I suggest my clients work on the Seven P’s of Planning. The 7 P’s includes additional focus areas for each.

The seven P’s give you the chance to consider smaller areas of management as you plan. The seven p’s of planning are:

  1. People
  2. Process
  3. Product
  4. Pre-profit plan
  5. Positioning
  6. Point of Contact
  7. Profit plan

As you can see, there’s much to do to manage a successful business. For more on the 7 P’s of Planning and other tips for managing business and life, contact me today at me@dinetterivera.com.

Connect online:


]]>87bb2c21-87ff-a268-6348-2786cde26673Fri, 31 May 2019 13:55:21 -050015:41nofull11<p>In this week's show, I want to talk about how the 7 Ps of Planning will help you write a better business plan, by removing the barriers that might be keeping you from planning at all.</p> <p>Perhaps you have heard about the Three P’s of business:</p> <ul> <li>People</li> <li>Process</li> <li>Product</li> </ul> <p>They are the three areas you must manage. To break them down into manageable processes, I suggest my clients work on the Seven P’s of Planning. The 7 P’s includes additional focus areas for each.</p> <p>The seven P’s give you the chance to consider smaller areas of management as you plan. The seven p’s of planning are:</p> <ol> <li>People</li> <li>Process</li> <li>Product</li> <li>Pre-profit plan</li> <li>Positioning</li> <li>Point of Contact</li> <li>Profit plan</li> </ol> <p>As you can see, there’s much to do to manage a successful business. For more on the 7 P’s of Planning and other tips for managing business and life, contact me today at <a href="mailto:me@dinetterivera.com">me@dinetterivera.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Connect online:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dinetterivera.com/">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://anchor.fm/theentrepreneurslifeline">Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dinette.rivera">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/riveradevgroup">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinetterivera">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> Dinette RiveranoHow can you regain focus when life happens?How can you regain focus when life happens?Traumatic and challenging life events can throw our focus off course. In this episode I share how I dealt with recent events in our life that have left me with a heavy heart and feeling drained, in order to remain true to my goals.&nbsp; I can't focus on the long range goals, but I can work on the small steps that create progress. &nbsp;I share things I do daily to keep me moving, when I don't feel like I can. Traumatic and challenging life events can throw our focus off course. In this episode I share how I dealt with recent events in our life that have left me with a heavy heart and feeling drained, in order to remain true to my goals. 

I can't focus on the long range goals, but I can work on the small steps that create progress.  I share things I do daily to keep me moving, when I don't feel like I can.

]]>72b358b6-0438-8182-251a-e0d212bebc30Wed, 15 May 2019 21:08:57 -050011:03nofull10<p>Traumatic and challenging life events can throw our focus off course. In this episode I share how I dealt with recent events in our life that have left me with a heavy heart and feeling drained, in order to remain true to my goals.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't focus on the long range goals, but I can work on the small steps that create progress. &nbsp;I share things I do daily to keep me moving, when I don't feel like I can.</p> Dinette RiveranoTake control of your time. Regain control of your life.Take control of your time. Regain control of your life.“I’m so busy”, has become such a poor excuse for our own lack of self-Management. The reality is that we allow too many distractions and find ourselves out of time. We get frustrated because we have too much to do. We’ve lost control of our time, therefore we’ve lost control of our lives. Assess where your time is spent and take back control. ee80efb1-25ea-2e91-a854-0323fb674658Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:34 -050003:27nofull9“I’m so busy”, has become such a poor excuse for our own lack of self-Management. The reality is that we allow too many distractions and find ourselves out of time. We get frustrated because we have too much to do. We’ve lost control of our time, therefore we’ve lost control of our lives. Assess where your time is spent and take back control. Dinette RiveranoSo, you don't want to reach a million?So, you don't want to reach a million?In this episode I explore why more entrepreneurs don't reach a million and what may be holding them back, beyond operations issues. The number of Women-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses that ever reach a million is 3% or less. The statistic for small businesses breaking through a million is low, when considering the number of new businesses formed. Why aren't more businesses getting there? It's critical to put in place the processes and foundation for a successful business. While important, it appears there are reasons for not reaching a million beyond business basics. It remains somewhat of a mystery, after speaking with many entrepreneurs, as to what keeps more of them going for this goal. For some, it's about wanting to remain in control. For others it's about not wanting to manage employees. Some want to remain small enough to work from home. Is there also fear? Is it fear of failure or fear of success? Are there limiting beliefs holding entrepreneurs back? After all, many of the reasons mentioned, are easily dispelled when you recognize that a million is sales, is not a million in the pocket of the founder. If you want a six figure income, you need to grow beyond a million dollar business. Listen in and contribute to the conversation. Share your thoughts with me on social media. Let's get more businesses to grow beyond the first million. 96e29967-4273-e6bc-223c-3b1def5ef62fWed, 17 Oct 2018 01:14:33 -050008:41nofull8In this episode I explore why more entrepreneurs don't reach a million and what may be holding them back, beyond operations issues. The number of Women-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses that ever reach a million is 3% or less. The statistic for small businesses breaking through a million is low, when considering the number of new businesses formed. Why aren't more businesses getting there? It's critical to put in place the processes and foundation for a successful business. While important, it appears there are reasons for not reaching a million beyond business basics. It remains somewhat of a mystery, after speaking with many entrepreneurs, as to what keeps more of them going for this goal. For some, it's about wanting to remain in control. For others it's about not wanting to manage employees. Some want to remain small enough to work from home. Is there also fear? Is it fear of failure or fear of success? Are there limiting beliefs holding entrepreneurs back? After all, many of the reasons mentioned, are easily dispelled when you recognize that a million is sales, is not a million in the pocket of the founder. If you want a six figure income, you need to grow beyond a million dollar business. Listen in and contribute to the conversation. Share your thoughts with me on social media. Let's get more businesses to grow beyond the first million. Dinette RiveranoNew Standards for Coaches and ConsultantsNew Standards for Coaches and ConsultantsCoaches and Consultants are being held to higher standards. Like products, our clients want more evidence that we deliver. Testimonials, case studies and referrals are not enough. Enter the world of Evidence-Based Practice Standards. It's here and now. Time to prepare or be left behind. 2175f911-e4b8-46d7-e858-3155ff81577bFri, 21 Sep 2018 19:04:12 -050004:08nofull7Coaches and Consultants are being held to higher standards. Like products, our clients want more evidence that we deliver. Testimonials, case studies and referrals are not enough. Enter the world of Evidence-Based Practice Standards. It's here and now. Time to prepare or be left behind. Dinette RiveranoMind Chatter That MattersMind Chatter That MattersIn this episode I share my own stories of insecurities and fear that can appear as mind chatter. Most importantly, how do we become aware of it and dismiss it. Tips for redirecting our thoughts are shared. 1ea074bf-c9a0-a2e0-187e-e6f21e46e0a8Mon, 10 Sep 2018 22:47:11 -050011:38nofull6In this episode I share my own stories of insecurities and fear that can appear as mind chatter. Most importantly, how do we become aware of it and dismiss it. Tips for redirecting our thoughts are shared. Dinette RiveranoWhy We attract what we focus onWhy We attract what we focus onIt is absolutely true that we attract what we focus on. I share this concept in a simple way, because it is so important to understand it, if we are to succeed. f716a431-ae3c-d2b6-62ef-e86022a52d36Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:14:27 -050018:23nofull5It is absolutely true that we attract what we focus on. I share this concept in a simple way, because it is so important to understand it, if we are to succeed. Dinette RiveranoThe Importance of Applying Evidence-Based Practice Standards in CoachingThe Importance of Applying Evidence-Based Practice Standards in CoachingWith so many great education and training programs, why aren’t more people successful? Why aren’t people implementing the lessons learned from these programs? It isn’t because the programs or the trainers aren’t qualified. The issue at hand, has to do with how we facilitate the learning and how we measure our results. Today, we’re going to speak about measuring results. As trainers and coaches, we are guided by our own education, experiences and instinct. We trust the knowledge shared by some of the greatest thought leaders. We bring our own experience in our field of expertise. We design training programs that take the acquired knowledge and experience and turn it into “how to” lessons. How many training programs have you taken and put the lessons to practice? How many binders are on your shelves? How many of those programs were measured for success? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-applying-evidence-based-practice-standards-dinette-rivera/?published=t3580e371-a5eb-ea6f-b57b-5cb9467b5f81Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:45:00 -050004:18nofull4With so many great education and training programs, why aren’t more people successful? Why aren’t people implementing the lessons learned from these programs? It isn’t because the programs or the trainers aren’t qualified. The issue at hand, has to do with how we facilitate the learning and how we measure our results. Today, we’re going to speak about measuring results. As trainers and coaches, we are guided by our own education, experiences and instinct. We trust the knowledge shared by some of the greatest thought leaders. We bring our own experience in our field of expertise. We design training programs that take the acquired knowledge and experience and turn it into “how to” lessons. How many training programs have you taken and put the lessons to practice? How many binders are on your shelves? How many of those programs were measured for success? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-applying-evidence-based-practice-standards-dinette-rivera/?published=tDinette RiveraCoaching or Therapy? How Do We Know?Coaching or Therapy? How Do We Know?The most common question I'm asked when training coaches, is how do I know not to cross the line from coaching into therapy? In this episode, I share a few tips to help clarify when a coach should acknowledge that something has come up in the conversation that may require the help of a licensed therapist and how to address it. Coaching and therapy share a very similar method for working with clients. Motivational Interviewing, used by Psychologists closely resembles Coaching. The therapist deals with the past and what has led to this person feeling the way they do. The coach works with the client on where they are today and how to move forward with their goals. There is a fine line between coaching and therapy. A trained coach knows when it's time, in the coaching relationship, to recommend their client get some help. The most common question I'm asked when training coaches, is how do I know not to cross the line from coaching into therapy?

In this episode, I share a few tips to help clarify when a coach should acknowledge that something has come up in the conversation that may require the help of a licensed therapist and how to address it.

Coaching and therapy share a very similar method for working with clients. Motivational Interviewing, used by Psychologists closely resembles Coaching. The therapist deals with the past and what has led to this person feeling the way they do. The coach works with the client on where they are today and how to move forward with their goals.

There is a fine line between coaching and therapy. A trained coach knows when it's time, in the coaching relationship, to recommend their client get some help.

]]>42f02216-6f68-baa0-3a1a-9d88f140bf35Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:28:00 -050009:29nofull3The most common question I'm asked when training coaches, is how do I know not to cross the line from coaching into therapy? In this episode, I share a few tips to help clarify when a coach should acknowledge that something has come up in the conversation that may require the help of a licensed therapist and how to address it.Dinette RiveraLife Happened. Now What?Life Happened. Now What?Recognizing that life happens, how can we manage those moments? This episode is part of the Self-Discovery/Inner Healing that is so important for success. Dinette Rivera shares an unexpected event that brought back the last days of her mother's life and how important it is to manage self-care, if we are to be successful.b36e4f9f-a1dc-bf20-e7fa-56fdd2afdea0Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:24:00 -050011:00nofull2Recognizing that life happens, how can we manage those moments? This episode is part of the Self-Discovery/Inner Healing that is so important for success. Dinette Rivera shares an unexpected event that brought back the last days of her mother's life and how important it is to manage self-care, if we are to be successful.Dinette RiveraWhat is The Entrepreneur's Lifeline?What is The Entrepreneur's Lifeline?In this episode, I share why I decided to start the Entrepreneur's Lifeline Podcast. It’s all about the fun, excitement, imperfections and freedom that comes from being an entrepreneur. In this episode, I share why I decided to start the Entrepreneur's Lifeline Podcast. It’s all about the fun, excitement, imperfections and freedom that comes from being an entrepreneur.

]]>1015b9de-334c-b015-11c9-b8ada47f18a0Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:41:33 -050014:10nofull1<p>In this episode, I share why I decided to start the Entrepreneur's Lifeline Podcast. It’s all about the fun, excitement, imperfections and freedom that comes from being an entrepreneur.</p> Dinette Riverano