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Crafting a Lifestyle Management Business with Denise Craft (Ep. 13)

Crafting a Lifestyle Management Business with Denise Craft (Ep. 13)

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Not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build a successful life full of happiness and purpose.

In this episode, we sit down with Denise Craft, founder of Craft Lifestyle Management, to discuss her incredible career journey. From waitressing and bartending to managing a truck repair shop, Denise’s story from humble beginnings to building a successful company can motivate you to strive for success no matter your situation.

Denise shares:

  • Her early career experiences, including waitressing and managing a truck repair shop 
  • Her launch of Craft Lifestyle Management – a lifestyle management and fitness coaching business for the elderly and those with special needs or veterans with a disability
  • Some of the challenges she faced along the way 
  • The unique approach she takes in her business
  • And more

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Denise Craft is President of Craft LifeStyle Management, a company she founded in 1988. Today, Craft LifeStyle Management is known for delivering exceptional services nationwide to clients and their families in times of transition.

She is a sought-after transitional expert. Denise and her team assist in transitioning veterans, special needs adults, aging adults and rehab patients into the correct level of care within a living environment or community and coordinate with all parties for best fit financially, physically and emotionally.

She is widely recognized as advocating for those in crisis because of age, injury or mental or physical disability. Craft LifeStyle Management thrives on assisting clients as they jointly navigate each step in the transition process.

She has a special place in her heart for those who collect excessive treasures through hoarding. Craft LifeStyle Management uses time-tested techniques to simplify the process with an understanding, compassionate approach.

Denise and her team exemplify expertise, care and kindness, always.

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Rising to the Top: The Inspiring Journey of Ingrid Geiseman (Ep. 7)

Rising to the Top: The Inspiring Journey of Ingrid Geiseman (Ep. 7)

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Get motivated and inspired as we welcome the remarkable Ingrid Geiseman, Professional Clothier with Tom James, to the show today. 

In this episode, Ingrid joins Jon and Brent to discuss her journey from growing up on a farm in Nebraska to becoming a successful clothier.

Ingrid shares how she learned to run a business at a young age, her studies at the University of Nebraska, and how to master sales. 

Ingrid discusses:

  • How she got started in the fashion industry, including her early experiences and education
  • The skills and mindset she learned while working with the Southwestern Advantage Company, including sales and perseverance
  • The challenges and opportunities she faced while building her business and the lessons she learned along the way
  • The importance of hard work and determination, and how she has used these qualities to succeed in her career
  • And more

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Ingrid Geiseman is a seasoned clothier with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. Ingrid started her journey with Tom James of Chicago in 2003 before transitioning to Tom James of Omaha in 2007. She is proud to have earned several accolades throughout her career, including membership in the President’s Merit Club, President’s Honor Club, President’s Club, and President’s Cabinet.

Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she honed her skills and received a solid education. Growing up in Leigh Community Schools and attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln allowed Ingrid to gain a well-rounded perspective and a passion for helping others.

Ingrid’s primary goal is to help simplify her clients’ lives by providing them with quality clothing and exceptional service.

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Story of Perseverance with Dr. Vanessa Wieseler (Ep. 6)

Story of Perseverance with Dr. Vanessa Wieseler (Ep. 6)

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Starting a business can be challenging, especially in a small town. But with the help of a financial advisor, you can achieve your goals. 

Meet Vanessa Wieseler, a Doctor of Chiropractic, who is determined to make a difference. She understands the importance of professional guidance, inspiration, and what it takes to reach success. 

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa shares her journey through entrepreneurship, what she’s learned along the way, how she overcame a dark place in her life, and the inspiration that got her into the position she is in today.

Dr. Vanessa discusses:

  • How growing up in a small town impacted her career decision
  • What it was like to overcome cancer
  • The financial mistakes she made and how business owners can avoid them
  • The financial advice she received and her relationship with money
  • And more

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Dr. Vanessa Wieseler is a small town Kansas girl who took a leap of faith to become a chiropractor. Growing up in Fredonia, Kansas, Vanessa had a typical small town upbringing. She had a variety of jobs throughout her childhood and teenage years, but she always had an interest in the medical field. Vanessa attended Kansas University, where she started out studying pharmacy but eventually pivoted to become a Chiropractor. After graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Vanessa decided to start her practice in Omaha, Nebraska. 

As her business and personal life were going well a few years ago, she received a devastating diagnosis of cancer. She is doing well now and continues to inspire others with her story of perseverance and determination.

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