Author: Natasha Chataika

Dress To Impress

First Impressions make a difference, so make it unforgettable.   Dressing up used to be inevitable. When Sunday rolled around, I pulled on our best for church with our white “Payless’s best” dress shoes, 3 hole white belt, vest with matching pants, and a little “hairspray” from my mom to hold the dew in place. […]
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Just Quit

Jobs, Marriages, Diets, Fitness Programs, Parenting, Relationships, Friendships, Churches, and School are areas of our lives that most of us have had to decide at one point or another, to “just quit” or push through.     “Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we […]
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Step, Dip and Uncoil

Role models who make an impact and become our heroes     Character matters, honesty matters, truth matters, and our words matter. You may never fully realize the impact you have had on others around you, or it may be years later when it is revealed to you.  But every person has had a role […]
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Price Driven versus Value Driven Marketing

A price-driven marketing plan and a value-driven marketing plan are two distinct approaches to promoting and selling products or services. Each approach has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each:   Price-Driven Marketing Plan:   Pros:   Cost-Effective: This approach can attract price-sensitive customers who are primarily […]
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Dental RCM – Billing Companies to Watch in 2023

SupportDDS   April 27, 2023 Dental billing and revenue cycle management (RCM) companies are there to help you improve your collection process and ensure you account for the revenue you have generated. These companies have come a long way in providing the most efficient and user-friendly services for dental practices and DSO’s. First understand your […]
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Samsonite Luggage and a Whole Lotta Jesus

J.W. Oliver Jr. I am old enough to remember the trusty and time-tested Samsonite suitcases before they had wheels. I was quite young at the time but can still see my dad and mom “lugging” those suitcases around and slinging into the trunk. They had those massive metal dual sliding/latching locks and could withstand an […]
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Lack of Preparation = Mediocrity

April 2023 There is a saying that it takes 10,000 hours of training to achieve excellence. Whether that is an accurate/exact number of hours, there could be much debate. But one truth remains, to achieve excellence in any endeavor it takes practice, training, and perseverance. I am fortunate to have good health (though a bit […]
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Seek Service and Gratitude, Not Success!

Birthdays! As a Youngster we look forward to the party. Middle age we are mostly ambivalent. Past 50…are you sure it’s time for another one already? But maturity does bring a new revelation to our lives, it focuses on “what is important!” The world and our peers (and many of our friends), teach us to […]
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Time Ain’t Free

Time! As an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or manager, time is one thing money cannot buy! There are scores of books, blogs, videos, and seminars, all centered around using your time wisely. I have picked up “tid-bits” of useful information from dozens of sources over the course of my career. I have invested money (and […]
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