Manski Media

Finding good employees is hard.

Keeping them is even harder.

In today's job market, employees have more options than ever, which means great leaders have to think beyond paychecks and benefits. Culture, trust, communication, growth opportunities, and feeling valued all play a major role in whether people stay or leave.

In this clip, we discuss the challenges of building and retaining a strong team, along with the unique perspective of leading a woman-owned business in an industry that's traditionally been dominated by men.

The best leaders don't just attract great people—they create an environment where great people want to stay.

What's the #1 reason you think good employees leave a company?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/dpppVp548qw

Timber Electric and Lighting Inc.

Starting a business sounds exciting...

Until you're the one responsible for finding customers, solving problems, making payroll, wearing ten different hats, and figuring things out as you go.

The truth is, entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding journeys you'll ever take—but it rarely goes the way you expect.

Every successful business owner has stories of setbacks, mistakes, uncertainty, and lessons learned the hard way.

In this clip, we discuss the realities of starting a new business, the challenges that come with it, and what it takes to keep moving forward when things get tough.

If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice before starting your business, what would it be?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/zUOnxA8mKDw

Purple Rain CS

A bad hire doesn't always come from a lack of skills.

More often, it comes from a lack of fit.

You can teach processes. You can develop skills. But it's much harder to change someone's values, attitude, work ethic, or how they contribute to your company culture.

The best teams aren't built by hiring the most impressive résumé—they're built by finding people who align with the mission, values, and expectations of the organization.

In this clip, we discuss why cultural fit matters, how to identify it during the hiring process, and what business owners can do to build stronger teams from the start.

What's more important: skill set or cultural fit?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/wgwWTYlbQw8

Boss Mortgage, LLC

The most successful people we know have one thing in common:

They never stop learning.

They read books. They seek out mentors. They ask questions. They stay curious. They understand that personal growth isn't a destination, it's a lifelong process.

The moment you think you've got it all figured out is often the moment you stop growing.

In this clip, we discuss why continuous learning and self-improvement are some of the best investments you can make. Not just for your career or business, but for every area of your life.

What's one book, podcast, or lesson that's changed the way you think?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/P2BWGPIO-1s

Most people think great salespeople know exactly what to say.

The truth? The best salespeople know when to stop talking and start listening.

Whether you're selling homes, services, or ideas, people want to feel understood before they want to buy. The better you become at asking questions and genuinely listening to the answers, the more trust you build—and trust is what drives decisions.

In this clip, we discuss why listening may be the most underrated skill in sales and how it can completely change the way you connect with customers.

What's more important in sales: knowing what to say or knowing what to ask?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/bOgDuO3xQLM

Select Design & Build

Video shoot days are some of our faves! 📽️ 😍 We had a great time grabbing content for for her social media marketing.

Thankfully there's never a shortage of beautiful scenery here in Central Oregon as an extra bonus.

Need some video work done for YOUR marketing? We're just one click away 👉🏼 manskimedia.net

Word around here is there’s a new boss in town. 👩🏼‍💻 Problem is, only one of them agrees. 😆

The Community Votes results are in, and we are honored! We 🩵 our Central Oregon community, and we're so grateful for all of you who voted for us! 🫵🏼 🙌🏼

A lot has changed over the past seven years, but our desire to help as many of our local businesses thrive as possible still remains.

Angela and Jeremy are our team's project completion enthusiasts! ✅ 🥳

They say they are 'slightly obsessed' but the rest of us know their obsession is a lot more than slight. In fact, they literally make all of us go back and press "Done" on projects during our Monday meetings so they can watch the 'confetti' on the big screen. 🙄 😉

One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is assuming everyone is motivated, communicates, and solves problems the same way they do.

They're not.

The better you understand your own personality, strengths, blind spots, and communication style, the better equipped you are to coach, manage, and lead a team effectively.

In this clip, Todd Sensenbach of CertaPro Painters shares how personality assessments and self-awareness can help leaders build stronger teams and get the best out of the people around them.

Have you ever taken a personality assessment like DISC, Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, or StrengthsFinder? What did you learn about yourself?

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/eGg_Doidc4I