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February 13, 2023March 6, 2023

Valentine’s Day Playlist

This Valentine’s Day just remember, “Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones

We all have heard the phrase “where words fail, music speaks” but have you ever truly thought about that? Specifically, in the case of love, we have thousands of songs out there that describe the sometimes indescribable feeling of love. And we are able to use those songs to express how we are feeling to the people in our lives that we love the most. So for those of us who love, love – here is a valentine’s day playlist just to show the person in your life just how much you love them.

This Magic Moment – The Drifters
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
All of Me – John Legend
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kina Grannis
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Faithfully – Journey
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
Forever – A Poor Man’s Empire
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
(I’ve Had) The Time of my Life – Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
Way Back Into Love – Hugh Grant, Haley Bennett
Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
Your Song – Elton John
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber
Yours – Russell Dickerson
Your Body is a Wonderland – John Mayer

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Dry Farm Wines

Dry Farm Wines is the World’s Premier Natural Wine Delivery company. Unlike their competitors, they make some of the world’s purest natural wines in healthy soil, from family farms and lab tested for purity.

The truth about most wine:

In the U.S., there are 76 additives approved by the FDA that surprisingly, don’t need to be disclosed
- some are toxic (dimethyl dicarbonate, DMDC)
- additives/preservatives which of course, allow wine makers to keep up with demand
Filled with lots of added sugar (even the non-sweet wines)
Alcohol contents above 14% (dangerous neurotoxin)

What is Dry Farming?

Dry Farming is the practice of not irrigating vines. With this intention to allow roots grow deep to find natural water sources. This is better for the planet, vine and produces nutrient-rich fruit. Additionally, you save roughly 700 million gallons of water each year.

Why does Dry Farm Wines lower alcohol?

They lower the alcohol content so you can experience the taste of the wine. This is also known as “conscious consumption.”

Dry Farm Wines has a 3 step process:

1.) Grown, not made
- From France to Austria, growers use organic, regenerative and dry farming practices.
- No “cides”, because they only want nutrient-rich soil and sun
2.) Tested for purity
- sugar free – instead fermented dry with less than 1g sugar per liter
- lower alcohol – never over 12.5%
- non GMO – use wild yeast found naturally in grapes
- non toxic additives – growers don’t use toxic additives (especially not the 76 approved by the FDA)
- low sulfates – 75ppm or less (parts per million)
3.) Approved by taste experts
- firstly, to ensure wine is elegant, vibrant and delicious
- 100% happiness promise

Dry Farm Wines runs on a subscription membership. With this in mind, there are 8 different membership options available: Classic Reds, Classic Whites, Mix Red/White, Bold Reds, Extra Low Alcohol ($171 for 6 bottles, $323 for 12 bottles). Rose ($94 for 3 bottles, $171 for 6 bottles). Sparkling ($101 for 3 bottles, $201 for 6 bottles). Pinot ($208 for 6 bottles, $407 for 12 bottles).

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

New Year, Better Me Playlist

For most people, New Years is a time for resolutions, setting goals and that “New Year, New Me” mentality. However, what if we flipped the script and focuses on New Year, BETTER me? We put so much pressure on ourselves each year to completely reinvent ourselves and fail to give ourselves grace. After all, small progress is still progress. So here is a New Year, Better Me Playlist to help you feel great about working towards your goals!:

Confident – Demi Lovato
IDGAF – Dua Lipa
So What – P!nk
Bitch Better Have my Money – Rihanna
Confident – Justin Bieber ft. Chance the Rapper
How to be a Heartbreaker – MARINA
hot girl bummer – blackbear
Girls in the Hood – Megan Thee Stallion
Feeling Myself – Nicki Minaj & Beyonce
Wings – Little Mix
Boss Bitch – Doja Cat
HUMBLE. – Kendrick Lamar
Truth Hurts – Lizzo
Up – Cardi B
Beggin’ – Maneskin
About Damn Time – Lizzo
I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta & Beba Rexha
CUFF IT – Beyonce
Big Energy – Latto
Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
Sunroof – Nicky Youre & dazy

Are you interested in more playlists? Visit the Playlist tab here.

January 9, 2023January 17, 2023

I Read ‘Spin Selling’ by Neil Rackham, Here is What I Learned

You know the saying “practice makes perfect?” Well after 12 years of research and 35,000 sales calls, there is no denying that Neil Rackham has perfect the ultimate sales technique. Selling seems simple, in theory, basically because in this increasingly competitive market and with consumers having access to information at the drop of a hat, adopting a sales methodology can be challenging. ‘Spin Selling’ by Neil Rackham is a method that helps you ask the right questions at the right time when it comes to selling.

Let’s start with the basics. What is SPIN selling?

S: Situation – needs/wants/desires that stem from dissatisfaction
P: Problem – providing a solution
I: Implication – how it affects the customer in the long run
N: Need (payoff) – how useful are improvements

The point is to instill a sense of value into the customer’s minds.

Benefits/Advantages:

open communication/build trust
know problems/needs/why people buy
skill development: convince customers they need your product

Misconceptions/Disadvantages

slow, requires research/time
focus on improving existing product instead of new product
“closing” is the primary goal

Did you know that 30% of the Top 100 biggest companies worldwide use the SPIN selling method?

How to use SPIN selling:

Step 1: Warm up prospects
- situation and thought provoking questions
Step 2: Investigate your prospect’s problems
- what is their problem? urgency? indirectly introduce your product as a solution
Step 3: Seal the deal
- If your product solves their problem, schedule a free demo/trial

Buy SPIN selling here. SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Buckeye Cookies

November 21, 2022February 13, 2023

Stop What You Are Doing and Make These Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

In my opinion, peanut butter and chocolate is the greatest combo on earth. I pretty much love anything that includes these two ingredients. Especially when they are in a cookie.

When I started really getting into baking, I decided to experiment with different desserts to put my own spin on them. My aunt used to make these Brownie Cookie Sandwiches and I thought… Hmm, what if I took that brownie cookie and topped it with peanut butter to make a sort of deconstructed peanut butter cup cookie brownie thing.

When I make cookies around the holidays, I tend to make batches of 60 or so. That way I have some to put out for parties but I can also share some with my friends and family. This recipe is easy to cut in half if you would like to make a smaller batch. So let’s talk ingredients!

Ingredients:

2 boxes Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

2 eggs

1 (8 oz) brick of cream cheese, softened

1 stick of butter, melted

1.5 cups of peanut butter

1.5 cups powdered sugar

1 bag of dark chocolate chips

First, you will mix the brownie mix, eggs, cream cheese and butter in a bowl. I use a handheld mixer, but you can also use a KitchenAid mixer or mix by hand (this way is exhausting, just a heads up!)

Second, form the batter into 1 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.

Bake on 350F for 12 minutes and allow to cool fully.

While the brownie cookies are cooling, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar. The consistency should be similar to cookie dough. You just want to make sure it isn’t too sticky so you can form it into 3/4 inch balls.