Think before you speak –or plan before you chat.  Have you ever had a conversation that went off the rails super quickly?  You might have even said: whoa, I wasn’t expecting that.  It happens all of the time.  Whether navigating a client negotiation or having a tough conversation with an employee, you shouldn’t just wing it.  A little preparation can avoid embarrassment and possibly even turn awkward into awesome.  Tune in to Mike and Blaine to hear about the art of pre-panned conversations.

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Blaine is a co-host on Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine. He's also Co-Founder and CEO at Dryrun, a business cash flow forecasting and modeling software company, and author of "Chronic Cash Flow". Blaine's co-host, Mike Milan, also known as "Cash Flow Mike", is a serial entrepreneur, author and finance coach for business owners and CPAs.