Cyndi Shifrel's guest appearances

Cyndi Shifrel

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking for Women

The Other Side Of Potential

#swagandrepeat

Peer Talk with Dan Crowley

Stacey Brown Randall

Sarah Soliman

Tom Schwab

Chris Prefontaine

Julie Broad

Natalie Eckdahl

Danielle Liss

John Gill

Elizabeth Warren

Carol Cox

Kevin Hancock

Bryan Miles

Shannon Miles

Lisa Woodruff

Jay Acunzo

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I know from first-hand experience how hard and scary it can be to be vulnerable sharing a deeply personal story that reveals something that shows you’re not perfect. And I also know how incredibly powerful doing so can be. Not only for those who hear it, but for yourself. This is the journey that our guest Cyndi Shifrel has gone through during the past year, as COVID dramatically impacted her events businesses. As the CEO of two businesses (with nearly 40 employees) and a leader in her community, it wasn’t easy for Cyndi to decide to share what she went through, both from a business perspective and also her own personal struggles. And yet doing so has helped others and has shaped her thought leadership message. Cyndi is currently in our Thought Leader Academy and has been working one-on-one with our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz, so I asked Diane to interview Cyndi about her journey.   Diane and Cyndi talk about:  How Cyndi’s thought leadership message emerged from the dramatic impact COVID had on her events businesses The fears of being vulnerable and sharing your personal story when you’re a CEO and leader in your community On the flip side, the benefits of being vulnerable and sharing your personal story The work Diane and Cyndi are doing on her keynote signature talk What Cyndi has most appreciated about being in our Thought Leader Academy    Enrollment for our Thought Leader Academy is opening again in September! Get the details and join our interest list at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/.   About Our Guest: With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Cyndi Shifrel is the President and CEO of Orlando Wedding &amp; Party Rentals, a full service luxury event and party rental company that specializes in upscale, tailored event rentals. She is also the President and CEO of Central Florida Luxury Restroom Trailers, a company that provides luxury restroom trailers for events. Cyndi has helped to grow her award winning company to a staff of more than 40 employees and is considered to be a leader in the event rental industry. Her company was fortunate to make it on Orlando Business Journal's Fastest 50 growing companies in Central Florida for the past several years. Most recently she started her own brand, The Gingerpreneur, a podcast that provides insight, tactics and advice on the daily challenges and success stories from women making a difference in the hospitality industry.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. This episode is hosted by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.    Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/237  Cyndi’s websites: https://thegingerpreneur.com/ and https://orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com/   Download our FREE workbook on how to position yourself as a thought leader: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/guide/.  Get on the interest list for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Schedule a consult call with us to talk about creating your signature talk and thought leadership platform: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact.    Connect on social:  Diane on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz  Cyndi on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndishifrel/ Cyndi on FB =  https://www.facebook.com/thegingerpreneur/?ref=pages_you_manage Cyndi on Instagram = http://instagram.com/the_gingerpreneur    Related Podcast Episodes:   Episode 185: My Journey as a Thought Leader and How We’re Evolving at Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series]  Episode 213: The V.O.I.C.E. of Thought Leaders with Carol Cox [Big Ideas Series] 

I know from first-hand experience how hard and scary it can be to be vulnerable sharing a deeply personal story that reveals something that shows you’re not perfect. And I also know how incredibly powerful doing so can be. Not only for those who hear it, but for yourself. This is the journey that our guest Cyndi Shifrel has gone through during the past year, as COVID dramatically impacted her events businesses. As the CEO of two businesses (with nearly 40 employees) and a leader in her community, it wasn’t easy for Cyndi to decide to share what she went through, both from a business perspective and also her own personal struggles. And yet doing so has helped others and has shaped her thought leadership message. Cyndi is currently in our Thought Leader Academy and has been working one-on-one with our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz, so I asked Diane to interview Cyndi about her journey. Diane and Cyndi talk about: <ul> <li>How Cyndi’s thought leadership message emerged from the dramatic impact COVID had on her events businesses</li> <li>The fears of being vulnerable and sharing your personal story when you’re a CEO and leader in your community</li> <li>On the flip side, the benefits of being vulnerable and sharing your personal story</li> <li>The work Diane and Cyndi are doing on her keynote signature talk</li> <li>What Cyndi has most appreciated about being in our Thought Leader Academy</li> </ul> Enrollment for our Thought Leader Academy is opening again in September! Get the details and join our interest list at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/</a>. About Our Guest: With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Cyndi Shifrel is the President and CEO of Orlando Wedding &amp; Party Rentals, a full service luxury event and party rental company that specializes in upscale, tailored event rentals. She is also the President and CEO of Central Florida Luxury Restroom Trailers, a company that provides luxury restroom trailers for events. Cyndi has helped to grow her award winning company to a staff of more than 40 employees and is considered to be a leader in the event rental industry. Her company was fortunate to make it on Orlando Business Journal's Fastest 50 growing companies in Central Florida for the past several years. Most recently she started her own brand, The Gingerpreneur, a podcast that provides insight, tactics and advice on the daily challenges and success stories from women making a difference in the hospitality industry. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. This episode is hosted by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com</a>.  Links: Show notes at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/237" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/237</a> Cyndi’s websites: <a href="https://thegingerpreneur.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thegingerpreneur.com/</a> and <a href="https://orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com/</a> Download our FREE workbook on how to position yourself as a thought leader: <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/guide/</a>.  Get on the interest list for our Thought Leader Academy: <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/</a> Schedule a consult call with us to talk about creating your signature talk and thought leadership platform: <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact</a>.  Connect on social: <ul> <li>Diane on LinkedIn = <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz</a> </li> <li>Cyndi on LinkedIn = <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndishifrel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndishifrel/</a></li> <li>Cyndi on FB = <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegingerpreneur/?ref=pages_you_manage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/thegingerpreneur/?ref=pages_you_manage</a></li> <li>Cyndi on Instagram = <a href="http://instagram.com/the_gingerpreneur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/the_gingerpreneur</a></li> </ul> Related Podcast Episodes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/my-journey-as-a-thought-leader-evolving-podcast-185/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 185: My Journey as a Thought Leader and How We’re Evolving at Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series]</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/the-voice-of-thought-leaders-carol-cox-ep-213/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 213: The V.O.I.C.E. of Thought Leaders with Carol Cox [Big Ideas Series]</a></li> </ul>

237: The Power of Being Vulnerable with Your Personal Story with Cyndi Shifrel

Four Score and Seven episodes ago we started this podcast, but did you know our guest today was once a history major and piano teacher, You may know her as the source for chivari chairs, tents and other party rentals but now her recognizable red hair has helped her create a new video podcast that spotlights women in the industry. Cyndi Shifrel of Orland Wedding and Party Rentals sits down with crew of swag for a fun and zany episode300 people in a ballroom!?!?, which Central Florida networking group is making big functions hip againBraindates and Clubhouse, if you don't know, your missing outHampton Social docks on I-Drive, we donned our boat shoes for the preview, but their new drinks and Instagram-able backdrops will get you to start singing "I'm on a boat"Gasparilla is out, but the Gus Bus is in, and Florida's 2020 tourism numbers.... well maybe they weren't as bad as we predicted.Grab your eggs and cucumbers, cause apparently that's all Selina needs to enjoy another episode of #swagandrepeat

Four Score and Seven episodes ago we started this podcast, but did you know our guest today was once a history major and piano teacher, You may know her as the source for chivari chairs, tents and other party rentals but now her recognizable red hair has helped her create a new video podcast that spotlights women in the industry. Cyndi Shifrel of Orland Wedding and Party Rentals sits down with crew of swag for a fun and zany episode 300 people in a ballroom!?!?, which Central Florida networking group is making big functions hip again Braindates and Clubhouse, if you don't know, your missing out Hampton Social docks on I-Drive, we donned our boat shoes for the preview, but their new drinks and Instagram-able backdrops will get you to start singing "I'm on a boat" Gasparilla is out, but the Gus Bus is in, and Florida's 2020 tourism numbers.... well maybe they weren't as bad as we predicted. Grab your eggs and cucumbers, cause apparently that's all Selina needs to enjoy another episode of #swagandrepeat

Four Score and Seven Pods Ago (Special Guest - Cyndi Shifrel)

Cyndi Shifrel is founder and owner of Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals. Now celebrating their 10th anniversary in the industry, Cyndi and her husband Darrin founded the company with a passion to, “set the standard as a reliable solution in the event rental industry.” They specialize in luxury event rentals and superior customer service, all with the passion to make each of their clients’ events an unforgettable experience. Cyndi’s company offers a glimpse into yet another level of complexity in business today. For one, she hires contract workers who commit to long hours on weekends and holidays. This requires a very different level of employee engagement then we’ve been talking about in prior episodes. Two, she and her husband have grown this business together, which requires a unique commitment in an industry that is so labor intensive. Additionally, they have managed to set themselves apart in a very innovative way by offering unique product designs that support their passion for a meaningful experience. What you’ll learn about in this episode:  Why Cyndi left her job as a piano teacher to start her family-owned business, Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals, with her husband Darrin Why teamwork among her staff has been a key to Cyndi’s success and why she believes in showing gratitude to her employees How Cyndi’s faith in God informs her passion for providing the best possible customer service How Cyndi and her husband weather the challenges of being married and running a family-owned business together How Cyndi dealt with the strains caused by the rapid growth of her initially small family-owned business during their busiest season ever How the women-centered Athena Panel has empowered Cyndi to scale her company and address changes caused by rapid growth Why Cyndi’s family-owned business flourished despite the challenge of starting a business during the economic recession of 2008 Cyndi’s strategies for improving her hiring process to find the right employees and put them into the right roles Why one of the biggest challenges Cyndi has faced was learning to give up control and delegate responsibility to her employees What advice Cyndi would offer to millennials for managing the complexity and realities of today’s business world  Ways to contact Cyndi:  Website: www.orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com Instagram: @orlandoweddingandpartyrentals Facebook: www.facebook.com/orlandoweddingandpartyrentals LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-shifrel-b0900833 

Cyndi Shifrel is founder and owner of Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals. Now celebrating their 10th anniversary in the industry, Cyndi and her husband Darrin founded the company with a passion to, “set the standard as a reliable solution in the event rental industry.” They specialize in luxury event rentals and superior customer service, all with the passion to make each of their clients’ events an unforgettable experience. Cyndi’s company offers a glimpse into yet another level of complexity in business today. For one, she hires contract workers who commit to long hours on weekends and holidays. This requires a very different level of employee engagement then we’ve been talking about in prior episodes. Two, she and her husband have grown this business together, which requires a unique commitment in an industry that is so labor intensive. Additionally, they have managed to set themselves apart in a very innovative way by offering unique product designs that support their passion for a meaningful experience. <h3>What you’ll learn about in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li>Why Cyndi left her job as a piano teacher to start her family-owned business, Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals, with her husband Darrin</li> <li>Why teamwork among her staff has been a key to Cyndi’s success and why she believes in showing gratitude to her employees</li> <li>How Cyndi’s faith in God informs her passion for providing the best possible customer service</li> <li>How Cyndi and her husband weather the challenges of being married and running a family-owned business together</li> <li>How Cyndi dealt with the strains caused by the rapid growth of her initially small family-owned business during their busiest season ever</li> <li>How the women-centered Athena Panel has empowered Cyndi to scale her company and address changes caused by rapid growth</li> <li>Why Cyndi’s family-owned business flourished despite the challenge of starting a business during the economic recession of 2008</li> <li>Cyndi’s strategies for improving her hiring process to find the right employees and put them into the right roles</li> <li>Why one of the biggest challenges Cyndi has faced was learning to give up control and delegate responsibility to her employees</li> <li>What advice Cyndi would offer to millennials for managing the complexity and realities of today’s business world</li> </ul> <h3>Ways to contact Cyndi:</h3> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.orlandoweddingandpartyrentals.com</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orlandoweddingandpartyrentals/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@orlandoweddingandpartyrentals</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/orlandoweddingandpartyrentals" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/orlandoweddingandpartyrentals</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-shifrel-b0900833/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-shifrel-b0900833</a></li> </ul>

Episode 17: Founding and Growing a Family-Owned Business With Your Spouse, with Cyndi Shifrel