Cheri Hill Show

The arts are an integral component of every society. Dance, music, and storytelling form the basis of every culture based on the basic principle that “the creative process liberates humankind.” Why is this important for individuals with autism? Today, we visit with Diana Hoffman, President of Music With Confidence a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that goes beyond being just a music school. It utilizes performing arts and fine arts as tools to help students on the autistic spectrum, emotionally challenged, or specially gifted develop self-confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of control and hope for their future. The organization actively collaborates with other groups to achieve shared goals, such as empowering children and fostering mental health. www.musicwithconfidence.org www.sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

Tracy Sherwood, Chief Operations Officer for Opportunity Alliance Nevada brings together resources and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to investigate and understand the barriers faced by struggling low to moderate income Nevadans and provide pathways to self-sufficiency. They accomplish this through Training, Financial Coaching, Mentorship, Advocacy, Partnerships and Collaborations. The belief that low-wage jobs are primarily filled by teenagers and young adults has long prevailed, but of the quarter of all workers in the United States who make less than $35,000 a year, half are between the ages of 35-64 years old. The economic insecurity for low-wage workers and the middle class threatens the viability of our communities. OpportunityAllianceNV.org Sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

He specializes in empowering leadership teams, creating accountability, and freeing overwhelmed founders from day-to-day operations. Forrest Derr of Derr Consulting is a Fractional COO, integrator and operations coach committed to helping small and mid-sized business owners regain control, build structure, and scale sustainably. With over 28 years of experience across industries such as tech, SaaS, telecom, construction and landscaping, This could be your ticket to success! derrconsulting.com sageintl.com

Good business and corporate credit can be more important to your business than cash and it can help your company grow to new heights. But how do you do it? If your business isn't expanding as quickly as you'd like. Let's face it; you need more resources, time, and capital to turn your vision into reality. Whether it's hiring skilled professionals, ramping up marketing efforts, acquiring equipment, or opening a new location, the common hurdle is obtaining the necessary funding and credit.Cheri's guest today is Wade Erickson and Brittany Winner with TJ Corporate Credit Consultants who specialize in helping businesses build corporate credit, get funding through bank relationships and programs as well as many other areas that support business efficiency and growth. www.TryTuring.ai www.Sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

Trevor Macaluso, the CEO of Eddy House where under his leadership, Eddy House has expanded its impact on homeless youth in the community through its many comprehensive services. Before joining Eddy House Trevor spent many years working in development and nonprofit organizations throughout the state but happy to be back in his hometown. Unfortunately, many youths become homeless suddenly and because of that lack self-sufficiency skills. Unlike adults who have often lived independently prior to experiencing homelessness, most youth who become homeless have never lived on their own. Lacking financial means, marketable skills, maturity, and independent living skills, this is a task for which they are almost invariably ill-prepared. Fortunately, here in Northern Nevada we have Eddy House which provides wrap-around services for homeless, runaway, foster, and other at-risk youth ages 18-24. eddyhouse.org or 775-686-6244 Address: 888 Willow St. Reno, NV 89502 Sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast for more than 11 years, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa Woodruff shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. Lisa is a pioneering educator and entrepreneur, and the driving force behind Organize 365®, where she’s redefining what it takes to run a modern household successfully. Her new book, Escaping Quicksand, Ten Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife draws on her own quicksand years and research in applied psychology, that shows that the overwhelm we experience is not a personal failure but the predictable result of invisible, unmanaged work absorbing our time, identity, and energy. escapingquicksand.com sageintl.com cherihillshow.com

Special needs families face unique financial questions when planning for the future. Conventional wisdom suggests setting up an inheritance or a life insurance policy to provide resources for them, but a financial hurdle complicates their situation. There are three main types of Special Needs Trusts, and the type of trust usually depends on who’s funding it. The most common types include: sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

Forrest Derr of Derr Consulting is a Fractional COO, integrator and operations coach committed to helping small and mid-sized business owners regain control, build structure, and scale sustainably. With over 28 years of experience across industries such as tech, SaaS, telecom, construction and landscaping, Forrest specializes in empowering leadership teams, creating accountability, and freeing overwhelmed founders from day-to-day operations. derrconsulting.com sageintl.com

Lisa Woodruff is a pioneering educator and entrepreneur, and the driving force behind Organize 365®, where she’s redefining what it takes to run a modern household successfully. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast for more than 11 years, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. Her new book, Escaping Quicksand, Ten Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife draws on her own quicksand years and research in applied psychology, that shows that the overwhelm we experience is not a personal failure but the predictable result of invisible, unmanaged work absorbing our time, identity, and energy. escapingquicksand.com sageintl.com cherihillshow.com

Everyone wants to learn more about AI. Some people are All In and with unparalleled expertise in generative AI, Kevin Surace leads the charge in transforming what was once thought impossible into tangible reality. Kevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazines’ Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC Top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer and is a top 10 motivational keynote speaker bringing disruptive innovation, artificial intelligence and his motivation and upcoming new book: The Joy Success Cycle to audiences worldwide. kevinsurace.com sageintl.com

Similar to how meditation teaches us to practice finding calm so we can get there when we need to, resilience is something we can build long before we face any kind of tragedy or difficulty. It’s really about learning what does it take for me, the individual slash business owner, to find strength in a tough situation and then being able to apply those skills when they’re most needed to cope with numerous obstacles. What are they? Tune-in. Cheri Hill: 800-254-5779 or Cheri@sageintl.com

Here’s the truth. We exist on this earth for some undetermined period of time. During that time we do things. Some of these things are important. Some of them are unimportant. And those important things give our lives meaning and happiness. The unimportant ones basically just kill time. So when people say, “What should I do with my life?” or “What is my life purpose?” what they’re actually asking is: “What can I do with my time that is important?” s true that our successes and failures come and go, however they neither define us nor do they determine our worthiness. Cheri Hill 800-254-5779 or cheri@sageintl.com

2026 is already here! With unparalleled expertise in generative AI, Kevin Surace leads the charge in transforming what was once thought impossible into tangible reality. Kevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazines’ Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC Top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer and is a top 10 motivational keynote speaker bringing disruptive innovation, artificial intelligence and his motivation and upcoming new book: The Joy Success Cycle to audiences worldwide. kevinsurace.com sageintl.com

December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month, I think you should know that impaired driving consistently accounts for a large portion, around 30% of Nevada’s total traffic deaths, making it the leading cause of fatal crashes in the state, with numbers often exceeding 100 deaths annually. Our guest today, is Emma Tolerton, Program Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Northern Nevada. Emma Tolerton: 775-800-7469 or emma.tolerton@madd.org Cheri Hill: 800-254-5779 or Cheri@sageintl.com

Our special guest today is the President of The 1701 Group, Tammy Higgins. For almost fifty years, The 1701 Group, formally known as Assistance League Reno-Sparks has been serving the Reno-Sparks community. In fact, this year they were voted one of the best nonprofit organizations in Northern Nevada which I’m sure is based on the fact that this all volunteer hard working group of men and women have returned over 1.3 million to Washoe County through their eleven philanthropic programs focused on students, seniors and veterans. The 1701 Thrift Store is located at 1701 Vassar St., Reno NV 89502 www.the1701groupreno.org or 775-329-1584 www.Sageintl.com or 775-786-5515

Model Your Business with The Best Business Model by Cheri Hill

With unparalleled expertise in generative AI, Kevin Surace leads the charge in transforming what was once thought impossible into tangible reality. Kevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazines’ Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC Top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer and is a top 10 motivational keynote speaker bringing disruptive innovation, artificial intelligence and his motivation and upcoming new book: The Joy Success Cycle to audiences worldwide. kevinsurace.com sageintl.com

Joe Dufur is Executive Director of Safe Talk For Teens, a local nonprofit based in Reno NV. Safe Talk For Teens are not licensed counselors. Instead, they’re youth advisors who engage in life coaching strategies and provide a free, confidential and safe place for kids to come to talk and vent openly with an experienced adult. They listen. Many kids don’t feel comfortable speaking with their parents or someone at school about their problems or challenges so through Safe Talk For Teens they’re able to openly communicate with an advisor. safetalkforteens.org sageintl.com

Nevada Women’s Fund is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to empowering women and strengthening communities across Nevada. Since their founding in 1982, they’ve worked to identify and fund critical initiatives that support women’s education, career development, and personal growth. Through scholarships, grants, and collaborative programs, they aim to break down barriers and create opportunities that foster self-sufficiency and achievement. Their mission is driven by a vision of a Nevada where women can thrive, lead, and make lasting contributions to their families, workplaces, and communities. Joining Cheri today is Marge Millar, Director of Operations and Events for Nevada Women’s Fund. https://www.nevadawomensfund.org/power-of-the-purse or 775-786-2335 Sageintl.com or 800-254-5779

As businesses became very successful quickly, people started to ask, “How can this happen?” The only logical answer was superior business models. With financial stakes resembling lottery winnings, business models gained more and more attention. A strong business model is at the heart of a strong business and is the key to its profitability. Business models take all the complexity of a multibillion dollar business and boil it down to an easy-to-communicate profitable essence. Let me share a few examples. Sageintl.com or 800-254-5779