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Do I have to be friends with my co workers to get ahead? Should I take the promotion even if I hate the job? Is my salary big enough or am I getting screwed? Do I have to choose between having a family and having a career? I've been laid off now what do I do? I'm Melissa Franks, and I've spent the last 25 years building my corporate career and a family to along the way, there have been bumps and bruises and some epic going down in flames of glory moments. My journey up the corporate ladder found me forging new ground without a safety net. Through my real life stories, experiences, and special guests on the show, I take the mystery out of how to succeed in the corporate world. I'm going to spill all the tea about how decisions are really made, how to tell who the hidden influencers are, and how to realize your full potential while enjoying the process at the same time. Each week, we will dive into a topic where I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and what we can all learn from them. You will walk away each week with a clear set of next steps to take action and improve your circumstances. We are going to speak frankly and freely about when it's time to opt in or to opt out. Opt In is a place where you can come to get practical, actionable advice to propel your career and your life in the direction you want. Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers
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Project Management Tools Demystified: Pick the Right One for Your Business
Is your inbox overflowing? Are you losing track of tasks, deadlines, or team updates? Whether you're solo or managing a growing team, this episode is your go-to guide for choosing the right project management tool to reduce chaos and reclaim co...
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10 Real-World Strategies to Prepare Your Business for Uncertainty
Uncertainty is the only certainty in business—and the past week proved that in spades. From escalating tariffs to market chaos, small business owners are feeling the pressure. In this episode, Melissa unpacks 10 concrete strategies to help your...
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8 Smart Strategies to Sustain Your Business Growth
Is your business growing faster than you expected? Congratulations! But now what? In this episode, Melissa shares eight crucial lessons to help business owners navigate rapid growth without crashing and burning. Drawing from her exp...
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The Power (and Problem) of Accountability: Why It Matters More Than You Think
In this episode, Melissa tackles the hot topic of accountability—what it is, why it's essential, and how its absence can have a ripple effect from the highest levels of government to your neighborhood school drop-off line.Using a current...
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From Rock Bottom to Predictable Growth: My Journey to a Thriving Business
What does it really take to go from “no revenue and no plan” to a thriving, predictable, and growing business? In this reflective solo episode, Melissa opens up about the first quarter of 2025 and the intense, behind-the-scenes journey that got...
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