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Rachel Terrell

Building and Leading Internal Talent Marketplaces for Gig-Style Project Work

Let’s be honest. Your organization is sitting on a goldmine of talent, but half the time, you wouldn’t know it. Marketing needs a data analyst for a three-month campaign. IT has a backlog of UX improvements. And somewhere in finance,…

The Role of Management in Fostering Psychological Safety for Innovation

Let’s be honest. Every company wants innovation. They plaster the word on their walls and in their mission statements. But true, game-changing innovation? It doesn’t come from a brainstorm room with beanbags. It comes from a much more fragile source:…

Building a Sales Engine That Actually Cares: Sustainable & Ethical Frameworks for B Corps

Let’s be honest. For a B Corp or any impact-driven company, sales can feel… tricky. You’re trying to hit revenue targets while holding a compass pointed firmly at your mission. That old-school, win-at-all-costs sales playbook? It doesn’t just feel wrong—it…

Building and Scaling a Sales Process for the Creator Economy and Digital Product Businesses

Let’s be honest. For creators and digital entrepreneurs, the sales process often feels… awkward. You’re not a used car salesman. You’re someone who built a course, a template library, or a community from scratch. The thought of a rigid, pushy…

Implementing Asynchronous Sales Processes for Remote and Global Teams

Let’s be honest. The classic sales playbook—the one built on real-time phone calls, instant replies, and everyone in the same time zone—is cracking under pressure. For remote and global teams, that model just doesn’t scale. Or, frankly, work. Here’s the…

Sales Strategies for the Creator Economy: How to Actually Sell to Digital Influencers

Let’s be honest. Selling to a digital influencer isn’t like selling to a traditional business. You’re not pitching a procurement department. You’re pitching a personal brand, a one-person (or small-team) media empire. Their inbox is a battlefield of free product…

The Rise of Sovereign AI and Its Implications for Corporate Data Strategy

You know, for years, corporate data strategy was a bit like building a private library. You collected the books, you organized the shelves, and you decided who got a key. The goal was efficiency, insight, and competitive edge. Simple enough,…

Operationalizing Ethical AI Governance in Small to Mid-Size Companies

Let’s be honest. When you hear “ethical AI governance,” what comes to mind? Probably a massive tech giant with a dedicated department of philosophers and lawyers. It feels like a luxury, right? Something for the big players with deep pockets….

Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Accounting for Traditional CPAs

Let’s be honest. For many traditional CPAs, the words “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” still trigger a mild sense of dread. It feels like a whole new language, a wild west of tech jargon and volatile assets. But here’s the deal: ignoring…

Specialized Accounting for Subscription-Based Business Models: It’s More Than Just Recurring Revenue

Let’s be honest. If you run a SaaS company, a membership platform, or any kind of subscription service, you already know your business is different. The rhythm isn’t a one-off sale; it’s a steady pulse of customer relationships. But here’s…