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No Dream Too Big for Verbode’s Sarah Bytyqi

Mettise Posse member Sarah Bytyqi doesn’t see the same barriers that some of us do. When she has a good idea, she makes it happen.  From starting Verbode, a concierge residential and commercial real estate company, five years ago to building a flour mill in her husband’s native-Kosovo, Sarah doesn’t just sit around thinking about […]

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Leadership
The Misunderstood Millennial

By Kendra Clements – Consultant, The Mettise Group On any given day, I find myself directly or indirectly involved in conversation about Millennials. There is an unfortunate misconception and stereotype about this generation. Overwhelmingly, the terms I hear used to describe this generation: lazy, entitled, disloyal, distracted, narcissistic, Generation WHY, Generation I, Generation Degenerate – […]

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Leadership
What is the Secret to Setting Successful Goals

By: Kati Hanna – Consultant, The Mettise Group It’s that time of year again when we are bombarded with television commercials about joining Weight Watchers or a local gym to help achieve our New Year’s resolutions. Most adults take time at the beginning of each year to set their New Year’s resolutions or personal and professional […]

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Leadership
How to Keep Your Rock Star a Star

Keeping your high performing employees devoted team players isn’t easy and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Your rock star is the most likely member of your team to get bored and jump ship if you aren’t giving him or her the love and attention they deserve. Too often we neglect our best employees and spend […]

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Working Well
Counting Sheep

After a day of stimulating activity, you need deep sleep so your mind and body can rest and reset. To receive this deep sleep, aim for six to eight hours of nightly sound slumber without the need for any medication. We’ve all been there. We wake up half rested, groggy and even a bit disoriented. […]

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Leadership
Ready or Not: The DOL’s New Overtime Rules Are Fast Approaching

By: Kendra Clements – The Mettise Group consultant.  Email: kendra@mettise.foreandaftdesign.com Across the country employers are scrambling to meet the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) December 1, 2016 deadline. The new rules, published back in May of 2016, include changes that substantially increase the minimum salary requirement for certain exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). […]

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Client Profile
Bob Ford, The Okeene Milling Company

It’s rare to find family businesses successfully passed down to the second generation, however 3rd generation owner Bob Ford is now working on passing down the family company to the 4th generation of Fords.  Bob’s grandfather founded Shawnee Milling Company in 1906. As a teenager, Bob spent his summers working in the mill – learning […]

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Leadership
Interview with Dr. KathyLee Santangelo

Sherry spoke with entrepreneur Dr. KathyLee Santangelo for Luxiere magazine. Dr. Santangelo is a collaborative leader, visionary, compassionate soul and healer extraordinaire. Read about her today!    

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Debbie Anglin, Anglin PR

Debbie Anglin launched Anglin PR in 1999 with the goal of offering clients powerful and effective ways to communicate with target audiences. “Businesses struggle to know who their audience is and how to reach them,” Debbie said.  She loves to find out what challenges a business is facing. The Anglin team  applies extensive knowledge and […]

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Press Release
Streetcar Brand Strategy Revealed

Strong Colors Signify City’s Energy and Bold Optimism Oklahoma City — EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar. Three color palettes were revealed to show each of the six streetcars painted with a saturated, tonal color palette. “Our use […]

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