Hawkeye Services’ Post

More than just a business

Congratulations to RJA advisor Tim Montfort with Capital Edge Wealth Advisors of Raymond James for making the San Antonio Business Journal 40 under 40 list. https://lnkd.in/e2xpS9da The San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards are presented to professionals under 40 years old who have demonstrated excellence in business, leadership, and community involvement. To be eligible, the nominees must be under the age of 40 as of 1/1/24, live and work in the San Antonio area, and cannot be a past 40 Under 40 honoree. Over 200 nominees were considered and 40 were recognized. The nominations are read and vetted by an internal group of editors and reporters at San Antonio Business Journal. This ranking is based upon the period from 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 and was released on 1/22/2024. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual's abilities in regard to providing investment advice or management. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. San Antonio Business Journal is not affiliated with Raymond James.

A Special Thanks to Brian Carmody from The Profit Finder for Sharing Your 40th Anniversary Story with Us! Brian Carmody of The Profit Finders in Holden has been a chamber member since spring of 2023. He particularly notes “it is striking how welcoming everyone at the Chamber is and how willing everyone is to help each other. The Profit Finders is a growth strategy firm for business owners who realize that an outside set of eyes, from an experienced business turnaround specialist, can save them tens of thousands of dollars in mistakes. When asked what inspiring moment happened in his company’s history, Carmody said “Profit Finders has been serving companies nationwide, but in early 2023 I had a lightbulb moment – ‘Why not focus on growing companies right here in our home region?’ That's when he decided he needed to join the NCM Chamber and help local businesses grow to life-changing levels. Regarding the Profit Finders connection to the community, Carmody set a goal to help 10 companies in our region hit their first $1M in revenue by 2026. That's an additional $10M circulating right here in our region. We are already helping one company in North Central Mass reach their $10 Million Dollar-mark, and another to hit their first $1 Million. Right here in our community! Money is energy and this new revenue we're creating will find its way to other businesses here. When one grows, we all grow. In the next 40 years, he wants to see the North Central Massachusetts become “a robust region where more people will choose to live, work, and play. New industries and technologies will thrive right here, creating high-paying jobs and well-paid residents. As we celebrate our Chamber's 40th Anniversary, we would love to hear more stories from our members that we can share. Please take a moment to fill out our survey and share your Chamber 40th Anniversary memories with us - https://ow.ly/65oj50RAl1Y

What makes a strong awards application? This is me and my co-judge Dee. We recently had the pleasure of being part of the judging panels for The Kent Business Awards, judging the small business category. I have also judged the Young Entrepreneur category for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and I’m supporting the Inside Out Awards. Having reviewed countless applications to ensure you are in with a good chance of winning, here is my advice. ✅ Read the brief. You would be surprised how many people do not, and it’s annoying and a complete waste of time on all fronts. ✅ Provide a succinct, compelling and passionate story that showcases what you do, why you do it and the difference that you make. Please do not waffle, and do not make the judge have to work hard to understand what you are trying to say. We will lose interest, and you will lose valuable points in the scoring process. ✅ Use hard AND soft data to back up your claims. Numbers are great, but this only tells half of the story. Customer and staff testimonials are a great way to showcase your impact. ✅ Highlight the things you do above and beyond your business. How do you support your community? What charities do you support? How are you supporting the next generation? This is so important. ✅ Also, if you are invited to a panel interview, this is another chance to SHINE! Reread your application, smile and relax. We judges understand the blood, sweat tears, and sleepless nights, the hiring and firing, managing cash flow, the impact of Covid-19 on many businesses and the stresses of running a business, and we are on your side. It is so inspiring and motivating to read through awards applications, and we judges take it very seriously. So if you plan to enter some awards in 2024 ✅ Carefully consider whether the award recognition will really mean something in your industry ✅ Attend the awards if you are shortlisted ✅ Create a post awards strategy, whether you win or lose, to maximise this opportunity. Also, read the book Win!: Raise your profile and grow your business by winning awards. It’s excellent! #awards #advice #businessadvice #businessawards Carole Black Gina Hollands

Wepa! I just submitted my first million-dollar grant proposal for a client! Celebrate with me! I'm celebrating because this was a major effort for me as an entrepreneur. Part of the reason I started my own coaching and consulting business is because I love seeing people through their challenges and accomplishments, and their joys. Here is what I learned: * Your client involvement is key and not a distraction. Communicate often. * Set manageable boundaries and timelines when working with a client. We both need to work and take time away from the process to clear our heads. * Keep your network fresh and get help! I contacted one of my professors, Lisa Dietlin, to connect with a grad student looking for experience. Working with Chanel was a great experience and worth the money. * Save, save, save, and stay organized - I had a file corrupt in the middle of all this but was able to revive all my info due to good organization and saving frequently. * Believe in what you are doing. I was so excited by this client's project and believe that we have a very strong application. If it doesn't excite you even a little it may be harder to work on convincing a funder to choose them. * Remember your expertise! You are the consultant for a reason. Lean into your excellence. My contract will be done before the awards are announced, but I'll be waiting to hear the results. Either way, this is a great accomplishment, and I'm going to celebrate. And before Monday comes around I'll be celebrating at least two more submissions, one for a client grant and a contract for me. That will equal more than a million dollars of value! What are you celebrating this week? #madrinaconsulting #latinasinbusiness #BusinessMadrina #grantwriting #nonprofitconsultant #celebrate

5 Recommendations to get your Board on board!   To achieve success in corporate-charity partnership it requires a team effort, and your team must include your trustees or board members. Our 5 recommendations can be read here: http://bit.ly/3wgDfAx

Is Your Company Revenue Under $1MM per year and you feel Stuck? Foundations 13 gets you Unstuck and making over $1MM per year in revenue. Learn How & Sign Up Here -> https://lnkd.in/gnNb3wRz #Foundations13 #Testimonials #Inspiration #TransformationTuesday

Is Your Company Revenue Under $1MM per year and you feel Stuck? Foundations 13 gets you Unstuck and making over $1MM per year in revenue. Learn How & Sign Up Here -> https://lnkd.in/eykWMcrn #Foundations13 #Testimonials #Inspiration #TransformationTuesday

Is Your Company Revenue Under $1MM per year and you feel Stuck? Foundations 13 gets you Unstuck and making over $1MM per year in revenue. Learn How & Sign Up Here -> https://lnkd.in/eE_U4SnU #Foundations13 #Testimonials #Inspiration #TransformationTuesday

🗝 Unlock Business Success with Expert Insights! Black Key Dynamics, LLC Senior Consultant Maurice Godwin was fortunate to receive invaluable guidance on forming and optimizing businesses from esteemed Olympian and securities attorney, LaVonne Idlette, OLY, MBA, JD. Discover the importance of: 1️⃣ Defining clear expectations during client onboarding 2️⃣ Having explicit contracts to outline provided services 3️⃣ Leveraging both an LLC for revenue and a nonprofit for tax benefits, real estate advantages, and grants Watch, save, and share this video to elevate your business strategy! 🗝️ #businessoptimization #llcformation #nonprofitformation #entrepreneurship #expertadvice #SmallBusiness #Nonprofit #taxbenefits #taxsavings #businessacquisitions #assetprotection #BeDynamic #UnlockYourDreams