Safe Travels

Safe Travels

This past month my husband, our six year old daughter and I flew to Florida for a vacation from the cold Michigan winter and to enjoy some two-on-one time with our older child (our twelve month old stayed behind with grandparents).  Our “requirements” for deciding...
Combatting Negative Thinking

Combatting Negative Thinking

Happy New Year!  Has yours started off happy?  Many people across the country (world!) were looking forward to 2021 bringing a fresh start; however the first couple weeks of the new year left the nation with a lot on their minds.  As the unfathomable...
SmartLeads™ Trends 2020

SmartLeads™ Trends 2020

Each turn of the new year we’ve taken a look back on the past year’s SmartLeads™ trends. As we wrap up 2020 (phew, what a year it’s been!), it’s no surprise to learn that we’ve had a shift in sector/subsector focus.  On a side note, does anyone else feel...
Emerging Industries of 2020

Emerging Industries of 2020

With 2020 being so eventful (well, I would say that’s quite an understatement!), many of our clients have recently requested targeted company leads on up and coming or trending industries.  Covid19 has pushed us to explore new subsectors and bring-to-market new...
Better Conversation

Better Conversation

By Brittany Ryzenga I recently listened to a valuable TedTalk by Celeste Headlee titled, “10 ways to have a better conversation.”  The topic caught my attention as improving ones’ communication skills is always beneficial.  However, Headlee made a strong observation...