Lutz Talk Business

37. TRUST us, you WILL need an Estate plan.

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Financial Investment Adviser and Principal, Justin Vossen. In this episode, you will learn about living wills and trusts. The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• Wills and Living Trusts
  • What are they?
  • What is the difference?
  • Advantages?
  • Disadvantages?
• When should you establish a will or trust?
• How do you know which one is right for you? Can you have both?
• How do you get started (who can help/where do you go)?

36. Combatting a Negative Work Environment

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Talent Client Relations Manager, Steve Guenther. In this episode, you will learn about how to overcome negativity in the workplace. The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• What is a negative work environment?
  • How does a negative work environment affect the business and its employees?
  • How do you know if you’re in one?
• What creates or causes a negative work environment?
  • How can one detoxify these situations?
  • How do you know if it’s time to leave the company?
• If business owners see this happening, what can they do to change this?
• Are there any resources you recommend to help?

35. Redefining Professionalism

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Human Resources Specialist, Robby Renshaw. In this episode, you will learn about keeping it professional, while still being yourself at work! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• How would you define professionalism?
• What are the characteristics of a professional individual?
• What are some ways to stay professional in the workplace, but still be yourself?
• Why is getting to know the workplace culture important to staying professional?
• Does being professional all the time at work lead to career success?

34. Insurance Basics for Young Professionials

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Financial Director and Investment Advisor, Joe Hefflinger. In this episode, you will learn about the basics of insurance! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• Right out of college, what types of insurance should you be thinking about?
• Moving into your 20’s and 30’s, how should your thinking about insurance change?
• Can you talk a little bit about life insurance? What different types are there?
• What about long-term disability insurance?
  • What are the different policy features and what are important things to look for?
• Are there resources out there to help determine where to find the best policy?

 

Links:

https://www.lutz.us/services/lutzfinancial/

https://lifehappens.org/

33. Developing a Growth Mindset

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Boyd Ober, President and CEO of Leadership Resources. In this episode, you will learn what it means to have a growth mindset and how to develop one! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• Can you explain the concept of a growth mindset (“fixed” vs “growth”)?
• How does mindset affect your role at work?
• What are ways you can adopt a growth mindset?
• Do you have recommendations of tools or resources that can help listeners develop a growth mindset?

 

Links:

https://lrsuccess.com/

https://lrsuccess.com/changeyourmindset/ 

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Discipline Equals Freedom (Field Manual) by Jocko Willink

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki

 

32. Making a Positive Impact Through B-Corps

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Graham Brooks and Kyle Cartwright of SEAchange, Ltd. In this episode, you will learn what a B-Corp is and how they are being used to foster positive change in the community! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• What is a B-Corp? What is the purpose of this business structure?
• Are B-Corps a popular method for structuring businesses?
• How does a company become a certified B-Corp?
• Do you have any advice for someone who is interested in starting a B-Corp?

 

Links:

https://www.seachangeltd.com/

https://www.seachangeltd.com/podcast

https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Matters-Extraordinary-Caring-People/dp/1591847796

31. Entrepreneur Interview: Sarah Stopek Hirsch of Well Traveled Kids

This podcast episode is brought to you by our host, Jack Moylan, and award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Well Traveled Kids luxury travel blog and Trips by Well Traveled Kids Travel Agency, Sarah Stopek Hirsch. In this episode, you will learn about Sarah's journey as an entrepreneur! The conversation discusses:

• What is an entrepreneur? Did you always want to be an entrepreneur?
• How did you get your idea or concept for the business?
• What roadblocks did you face when turning down this path?
• What are the advantages of entrepreneurship?
• What advice would you give to someone considering an entrepreneurial path?

Links:

• https://welltraveledkids.com/

30. Generations in the Workplace

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Director of Talent Acquisition, Chris Bouchard. In this episode, you will learn about generational differences in the workplace! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• What are generational differences?
• What generations are currently in the workplace?
• What are the conflicts and potential between generations in the workplace?
• How do generations influence each other?
• How can you help encourage positive integration between generations in the workplace?

29. Business Writing + Types, Tools & Tips

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Training & Development Manager, Marisa Gift. In this episode, you will learn about business writing and how it affects all types of communication in the workplace! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• What is “business writing”?
• Why is business writing important?
• What are best practices for effective business writing?
• What are some common business writing mistakes people make?
• What are some tips to help improve your business writing?
• Are there any tools or programs you can use to help you with business writing?

28. Communicating Better at Work

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Development Coach, Jen Walde. In this episode, you will learn how to communicate better in the workplace! The conversation helps answer the following questions:

• What does it mean to communicate effectively in the workplace?
  • Why is it important?
• What are the different methods of communication in the office?
  • How do you employ these methods properly?
• Can you give some examples of good communication?
• What are some tips for improving your communication skills?