Tanya Donahue's guest appearances

Tanya Donahue

The Tim Faller Show

Parenting Our Future

Women at WIRC

Kevin Schultz

Mary Barbera

Chris Fox

Mike Carey

Ryan Murphy

Amy Johnson

Kevin O’Connor

Chris Bache

David Cooper

Ben Reynolds

John Sovec

Marla Sokoloff

Jack Miller

David Myers

Matt Larson

OwlTail

Editor’s note: We’re all working remotely, away from the podcasting studio, so we’ve dug into the virtual vault to bring you this episode. With so many projects on hold due to Covid-19 emergency orders, take some time to get your systems and processes ready for better days. Developing a system that makes your kitchen and bath jobs more profitable has to include getting those all-important selections done early in the process — before the job even starts. Tim does a session on this, and it’s based on what he learned from Rhode Island Kitchen &amp; Bath, in Warwick, RI.  In this episode, Tanya Donahue discusses that process with Tim and Steve, and why it results in exceptional client experiences, and make everyone in the company happy and more productive. Tanya is the president of Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath, and provides her team and her clients with proven strategic capabilities, backed by her strong record of success. She’s spent more than 25 years in the home building and remodeling industry, and her main focus is to create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction. Tanya is a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, served as co-chair of the Remodeler’s Committee and is a former member of the board of directors. She was selected as a 2017 Industry panelist for Harvard University’s Joint Center on Housing Studies, and was a judge of the 2018 National Qualified Remodeler Design Awards. She was also the recipient of the 2017 ProRemodeler Extreme Sales Award. At the company, when a job packet goes to production from sales, it has every selection made, right down to the color and manufacturer of the caulk to be used. So much money is lost when something is missing on the job. If your company isn’t doing it this way, Tanya says, it may seem overwhelming, but she tells you how to get your organization on board with making selections before the job starts, including: Making the client the boss, sort ofGetting buy-in from sales and design How it increases productivity in design and salesIncluding photos in the job packet for easy identification on siteStarting with the must-havesControlling the client through education in the processFiguring out how clients make decisionsWhy cabinets can drive their start dateStarting with a reservation form, and using it as a reality check on the scheduleThe power of the visual production boardHow to do it without a showroomAnd more … Integrating sales and production in a continuous communication loop from start to finish is key to the whole process. Don’t Miss Build Aid on April 1-2… We want to give back to an industry that has supported us through good times and bad, and so we’ve created Build Aid, a FREE, two-day virtual event to help support our members, associates, and friends in the remodeling community.   Join us on April 1-2 as we explore various ways your business can navigate these tough times, and position yourselves as a leader when the world begins to recover and re-build. Click Here for more information &amp; registration 

Editor’s note: We’re all working remotely, away from the podcasting studio, so we’ve dug into the virtual vault to bring you this episode. With so many projects on hold due to Covid-19 emergency orders, take some time to get your systems and processes ready for better days. Developing a system that makes your kitchen and bath jobs more profitable has to include getting those all-important selections done early in the process — before the job even starts. Tim does a session on this, and it’s based on what he learned from<a href="https://rikb.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Rhode Island Kitchen &amp; Bath</a>, in Warwick, RI.  In this episode, Tanya Donahue discusses that process with Tim and Steve, and why it results in exceptional client experiences, and make everyone in the company happy and more productive. Tanya is the president of Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath, and provides her team and her clients with proven strategic capabilities, backed by her strong record of success. She’s spent more than 25 years in the home building and remodeling industry, and her main focus is to create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction. Tanya is a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, served as co-chair of the Remodeler’s Committee and is a former member of the board of directors. She was selected as a 2017 Industry panelist for Harvard University’s Joint Center on Housing Studies, and was a judge of the 2018 National Qualified Remodeler Design Awards. She was also the recipient of the 2017 ProRemodeler Extreme Sales Award. At the company, when a job packet goes to production from sales, it has every selection made, right down to the color and manufacturer of the caulk to be used. So much money is lost when something is missing on the job. If your company isn’t doing it this way, Tanya says, it may seem overwhelming, but she tells you how to get your organization on board with making selections before the job starts, including: <ul><li>Making the client the boss, sort of</li><li>Getting buy-in from sales and design </li><li>How it increases productivity in design and sales</li><li>Including photos in the job packet for easy identification on site</li><li>Starting with the must-haves</li><li>Controlling the client through education in the process</li><li>Figuring out how clients make decisions</li><li>Why cabinets can drive their start date</li><li>Starting with a reservation form, and using it as a reality check on the schedule</li><li>The power of the visual production board</li><li>How to do it without a showroom</li><li>And more …</li></ul> Integrating sales and production in a continuous communication loop from start to finish is key to the whole process. <h2>Don’t Miss Build Aid on April 1-2…</h2> We want to give back to an industry that has supported us through good times and bad, and so we’ve created <a href="https://buildaid.live/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Build Aid</a>, a FREE, two-day virtual event to help support our members, associates, and friends in the remodeling community. Join us on April 1-2 as we explore various ways your business can navigate these tough times, and position yourselves as a leader when the world begins to recover and re-build. <a href="https://buildaid.live/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> for more information &amp; registration

Ep.98: [Back-Up] Getting Selections Done Before the Job Starts with Tanya Donahue

Have you ever heard of an Economic Orphan?  I never had until I met mom of 4, and business owner Tanya Donahue.  She talks about the struggles of adopting two girls from Haiti who unbeknownst to her at the time of adoption were Economic Orphans. Hear Tanya’s story of adoption and building connection and a safe place for her 4 children all while living in Haiti and opening a business to offer sustainable employment to locals.  Now back in Canada, her commitment continues today with her business, Mango and Moose.  About Tanya Donahue Tanya Donahue is a Canadian born socially conscious entrepreneur. Tanya is the founder of two ethically responsible companies. In 2016 while Tanya and her family were living fulltime in Mirebalais Haiti, Ti Kokoye was birthed. Ti Kokoye is a Café, Spa, and Boutique offering sustainable employment to several full-time and part-time staff. In order to supply the boutique, Tanya collaborates with six-teen artisan partnerships, which employ hundreds throughout Haiti. Upon returning to Canada in 2018, she established Mango + Moose in Kelowna, British Columbia where she currently lives with her husband Scott and their four teenagers. As CEO of Mango + Moose Tanya now collaborates with artisan organizations in eleven countries to bring unique handmade artisan goods to the global marketplace. The impact of such relationships is far-reaching in the developing world with thousands employed, child soldiers rehabilitated, women and children rescued from sex trafficking and community prevention methods to ensure a better future for many. Tanya is the author of the children’s book, “The Hooligans have landed” and contributor to several adoption publications. Her work has also been featured in the best-selling compilation series, Ignite your female leadership. As a lover of all things artistic, she seeks to blend creativity, business, and social impact into all of her endeavors. “I’ve always been a visionary parent, recognizing the importance of helping my children to dream big and go after what they want. BUT the greatest source of impact has been living my own dreams out before them. “ Web: www.mangoandmoose.com Email Tanya@mangoandmoose.com Instagram and Facebook @mangoandmoose   From the Podcast: Please check out the newest Fall/Winter 2019 collection at www.mangoandmoose.com Use coupon code Parents15 to get 15% off your entire purchase for the whole month of October 2019. AND if your order is over $25 you will get a copy of Tanya’s book, The Hooligans Have Landed. All prices are in Canadian Dollars and some shipping restrictions may apply.  Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to www.facebook.com/parenting4connection With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to www.yellingcurebook.com Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of an Economic Orphan?  I never had until I met mom of 4, and business owner Tanya Donahue.  She talks about the struggles of adopting two girls from Haiti who unbeknownst to her at the time of adoption were Economic Orphans. Hear Tanya’s story of adoption and building connection and a safe place for her 4 children all while living in Haiti and opening a business to offer sustainable employment to locals.  Now back in Canada, her commitment continues today with her business, Mango and Moose.  About Tanya Donahue Tanya Donahue is a Canadian born socially conscious entrepreneur. Tanya is the founder of two ethically responsible companies. In 2016 while Tanya and her family were living fulltime in Mirebalais Haiti, Ti Kokoye was birthed. Ti Kokoye is a Café, Spa, and Boutique offering sustainable employment to several full-time and part-time staff. In order to supply the boutique, Tanya collaborates with six-teen artisan partnerships, which employ hundreds throughout Haiti. Upon returning to Canada in 2018, she established Mango + Moose in Kelowna, British Columbia where she currently lives with her husband Scott and their four teenagers. As CEO of Mango + Moose Tanya now collaborates with artisan organizations in eleven countries to bring unique handmade artisan goods to the global marketplace. The impact of such relationships is far-reaching in the developing world with thousands employed, child soldiers rehabilitated, women and children rescued from sex trafficking and community prevention methods to ensure a better future for many. Tanya is the author of the children’s book, “The Hooligans have landed” and contributor to several adoption publications. Her work has also been featured in the best-selling compilation series, Ignite your female leadership. As a lover of all things artistic, she seeks to blend creativity, business, and social impact into all of her endeavors. “I’ve always been a visionary parent, recognizing the importance of helping my children to dream big and go after what they want. BUT the greatest source of impact has been living my own dreams out before them. “ Web: <a href="http://www.mangoandmoose.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mangoandmoose.com</a> Email Tanya@mangoandmoose.com Instagram and Facebook @mangoandmoose From the Podcast: Please check out the newest Fall/Winter 2019 collection at <a href="http://www.mangoandmoose.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mangoandmoose.com</a> Use coupon code Parents15 to get 15% off your entire purchase for the whole month of October 2019. AND if your order is over $25 you will get a copy of Tanya’s book, The Hooligans Have Landed. All prices are in Canadian Dollars and some shipping restrictions may apply.  Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with me, head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/parenting4connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/parenting4connection</a> With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism.  We have too much of that! I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. If you want to get my book, The Yelling Cure, and other resources I offer, please go to <a href="http://www.yellingcurebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yellingcurebook.com</a> Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

POF12: Life Changing International Adoption Story (and how my guest, Tanya Donahue, is changing the world!)

Developing a system that makes your kitchen and bath jobs more profitable has to include getting those all-important selections done early in the process — before the job even starts. Tim does a session on this, and it’s based on what he learned from Rhode Island Kitchen &amp; Bath, in Warwick, RI.  In this episode, Tanya Donahue discusses that process with Tim and Steve, and why it results in exceptional client experiences, and make everyone in the company happy and more productive. Tanya is the president of Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath, and provides her team and her clients with proven strategic capabilities, backed by her strong record of success. She’s spent more than 25 years in the home building and remodeling industry, and her main focus is to create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction. Tanya is a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, served as co-chair of the Remodeler’s Committee and is a former member of the board of directors. She was selected as a 2017 Industry panelist for Harvard University’s Joint Center on Housing Studies, and was a judge of the 2018 National Qualified Remodeler Design Awards. She was also the recipient of the 2017 ProRemodeler Extreme Sales Award. At the company, when a job packet goes to production from sales, it has every selection made, right down to the color and manufacturer of the caulk to be used. So much money is lost when something is missing on the job. If your company isn’t doing it this way, Tanya says, it may seem overwhelming, but she tells you how to get your organization on board with making selections before the job starts, including: Making the client the boss, sort ofGetting buy-in from sales and design How it increases productivity in design and salesIncluding photos in the job packet for easy identification on siteStarting with the must-havesControlling the client through education in the processFiguring out how clients make decisionsWhy cabinets can drive their start dateStarting with a reservation form, and using it as a reality check on the scheduleThe power of the visual production boardHow to do it without a showroomAnd more … Integrating sales and production in a continuous communication loop from start to finish is key to the whole process.

Developing a system that makes your kitchen and bath jobs more profitable has to include getting those all-important selections done early in the process — before the job even starts. Tim does a session on this, and it’s based on what he learned from <a href="https://rikb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhode Island Kitchen &amp; Bath</a>, in Warwick, RI.  In this episode, Tanya Donahue discusses that process with Tim and Steve, and why it results in exceptional client experiences, and make everyone in the company happy and more productive. Tanya is the president of Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath, and provides her team and her clients with proven strategic capabilities, backed by her strong record of success. She’s spent more than 25 years in the home building and remodeling industry, and her main focus is to create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction. Tanya is a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, served as co-chair of the Remodeler’s Committee and is a former member of the board of directors. She was selected as a 2017 Industry panelist for Harvard University’s Joint Center on Housing Studies, and was a judge of the 2018 National Qualified Remodeler Design Awards. She was also the recipient of the 2017 ProRemodeler Extreme Sales Award. At the company, when a job packet goes to production from sales, it has every selection made, right down to the color and manufacturer of the caulk to be used. So much money is lost when something is missing on the job. If your company isn’t doing it this way, Tanya says, it may seem overwhelming, but she tells you how to get your organization on board with making selections before the job starts, including: <ul><li>Making the client the boss, sort of</li><li>Getting buy-in from sales and design </li><li>How it increases productivity in design and sales</li><li>Including photos in the job packet for easy identification on site</li><li>Starting with the must-haves</li><li>Controlling the client through education in the process</li><li>Figuring out how clients make decisions</li><li>Why cabinets can drive their start date</li><li>Starting with a reservation form, and using it as a reality check on the schedule</li><li>The power of the visual production board</li><li>How to do it without a showroom</li><li>And more …</li></ul> Integrating sales and production in a continuous communication loop from start to finish is key to the whole process.

Ep.63: Getting Selections Done Before the Job Starts with Tanya Donahue