In this episode of "Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," the hosts dive into the significance of regular check-ins with team members to foster open communication and build trust. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between individual and organizational goals, emphasizing empathy and constructive criticism without turning these session…

In this episode of "Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," the hosts delve into effective communication strategies for grooming business owners, focusing on avoiding over-explaining and over-apologizing in client interactions. They underscore the importance of providing clear, definitive options to clients to maintain control and prevent scheduli…

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, the friendly and candid duo, Corina and Denise, tackle the imperfect aspects of the grooming business with their laid-back charm. They delve into the importance of embracing imperfection, emphasizing how a supportive environment can transform mistakes into valuable learning experiences. The hosts share thei…

Welcome to “Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," where today we'll be chatting with the entrepreneurs behind a thriving pet grooming empire, Dr. Molly and Todd Roland. They've mastered the world of mobile grooming, a high-end salon, and a snug boarding kennel. In this episode, we're zeroing in on the success of carving out niche services, the s…

Welcome to "Let’s Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," where today we're cracking the code on team building with a twist. In this episode, we dish out the deets on how to knit your team close with activities that break the mold, like pub trivia and escape rooms. Join us as we rave about the magic of personal touches—a thank you card here, noting a pe…

Hey there, and welcome to "Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina." In today's episode, we're digging into the realities of business growth and sustainability. Denise opens up about the challenges of rapid expansion, while Corina tackles the tightrope walk of offering discounts and managing rising employee costs. We've got some fun in store for fut…

Hey, everybody! It's another episode of "Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," and we've got a juicy one today. We're dishing out the dirt on handling those after-work client calls and why airing dirty laundry on social media is a big no-go. We'll also dive into keeping things sleek and professional without sacrificing our personal touch, and ho…

In this special episode of Let's Talk Shop, Mary Oquendo and Chris Bear Anthony invited Corina and Denise to be apart of a crossover episode. Please join us on our entertaining journey into the topics of customer service, continuing education, personal growth with coaching, and a humorous segment of "would you rather"!…

Welcome back to Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina! In today's episode, we're diving into all things holiday prep for salons. With November and December being the busiest times of the year for salons, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas, we're sharing our expert tips and experiences to help you navigate this season successfully. Join u…

In this episode of "Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina," we dive into the complexities of workplace dynamics and the importance of setting boundaries. We share our personal experiences of dealing with appropriate employee/employer relationships and the repercussions of failing to establish clear guidelines. From toxic gossip to mismanaged relat…

Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina! In today's episode, we have a lot in store for you as we dive into exciting topics ranging from travel experiences and industry insights to the importance of networking and creating a vacation-like environment for professionals. Join us as we reflect on our recent adventures…

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina! In today's episode, we dive into the world of owning a grooming business and all the challenges and triumphs that come along with it. From hiring the first employee to transitioning from being a groomer to a larger scale owner, we explore the ins and outs of running a successfu…

Corina welcomes friend and client Brittany Tran of The Good Hause Agency to share her career and real estate journey and why she's so passionate about amplifying and uplifting AAPI voices. Meet Brittany I am a visionary creative, marketer, growth expert, and producer. My career spans television and film, digital marketing, emotional marketing, and …

Corina welcome guest host Heather Boren of Estate Match Realty and guest Shushan Barsegyan of Full Circle Business Law to learn about Shusan's business and real estate journey. Corina also shares her thoughts on space planning! Meet Shushan Shushan Barsegyan is the founding shareholder of the firm and a managing attorney. She received her J.D. from…

Corina sits down with Marissa Limsiaco, President and C-Founder of Otso, former combat veteran, and West Point grad about her transition from the military into founding a tech startup that helps the commercial real estate leasing better for everyone Marissa is an accomplished entrepreneur with experience in technology, real estate as well as operat…

Corina talks to Kaveh Nemati of Locale to learn of their business origin story rooted in community and how they have learned to grow their real estate strategically in the markets they serve. She also shares important lessons in CRE related to security deposits. Kaveh grew up in Cupertino and went to Cal Poly SLO. He comes from a background of work…

Subriana Pierce joins Corina to share her journey from corporate America to founding her own boutique food and beverage brokerage business that represents brands that go beyond just food. Corina shares a lesson on what a "base rate" in a lease means. Subriana Pierce is the managing partner and co-founder of Navigator Sales & Marketing, a boutique f…

Corina interviews Bilal Kaiser, Founder & Principal of Agency Guacamole, about his career path from brand-side in marketing, PR, and social media to founding his own agency. They chat about his new office in Los Angeles and how Corina helped him secure the amazing space. Corina also shares a lesson in Leave vs Rent Commencement Dates. Get to know B…

Corina interviews Anje Collins, a publicist turned luxury shoe company founder. She shares her career journey and how she has leveraged real estate to grow her show business. Corina shares her lesson on how to measure your office space. Get to know Anje BET: https://www.bet.com/article/8mq9xb/this-publicist-is-taking-over-the-luxury-shoe-industry S…

Corina interviews Nancy Rip Rouguine, Founder & CEO of Team Adhoc, about her business and entrepreneurial journey and we learn how she worked with Corina to find her brand new office space in Pasadena, CA! Corina also shares a lesson in the most common forms of commercial real estate lease structures. Meet Nancy Nancy is the CEO and President of Te…

On My Next Office, commercial real estate advisor Corina Irvin shares her best commercial real estate tips and her conversations with clients on their business and real estate journeys in finding their next office. To learn more about Corina, visit CorinaIrvin.com Meet Corina Corina P. Irvin is a Principal at Peninsula Commercial Real Estate Group.…