Dr. Tonya Robertson, the learning and strategy specialist is the Founder and CEO of Focused Training Solutions, a company that is committed to curating instructional learning tools designed to optimize performance in the workplace. Dr. Robertson has worked with numerous C-Suite Executives of well-known companies to create training materials that will guide their team to success and establish good retention among their employees. Alongside working tirelessly to help others be productive in the workplace, Tonya also devotes her time to organizations such as the Association of Talent Development and Dell’s Women Entrepreneur Network. She has also received a Doctorate Degree in Education and eLearning. To learn more about Tonya and her work, visit www.focusedtrainingsolutions.com
In this episode Derek is joined by Dr. Tonya Robertson, founder of Focus Training Solutions, as she shares her journey from teen mom to entrepreneur and her expertise helping businesses streamline onboarding and training. Tonya discusses overcoming obstacles through perseverance and education. She shares tips for CEOs on letting go of control, auditing company needs, and hiring for culture fit over skills. Tonya also emphasizes the importance of developing employees long-term through clear career paths, continuous learning, and making work enjoyable.
“You’ve got to continue developing your people. You can never stop developing your people.” – Dr. Tonya Robertson
This week on Traversing Entrepreneurship:
- Entrepreneurship, onboarding, and control.
- Overcoming obstacles and pursuing entrepreneurship despite naysayers.
- Education, and training solutions.
- Streamlining business operations through onboarding and training programs.
- Delegating tasks and hiring for a business.
- Leadership, retention, and employee onboarding.
- Business growth and technology adoption.
- Team building strategies.
- Hiring and retaining employees with a focus on culture and career growth.
Our Favorite Quotes:
“This is your baby, you built this thing from the ground up. And you know, it’s like hey, how dare you come here and mess up what I built, you’re not going to do that.” – Dr. Tonya Robertson
“I just had to completely fire myself, because I just had to fire myself from the process.” – Dr. Tonya Robertson
Connect with Dr. Robertson:
- Website: www.focusedtrainingsolutions.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focused-training-solutions
About TreMonte and Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast
Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, co-hosts Derek Dall’Olmo and Melissa Niedzielski sit down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different. Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.
Derek and Melissa work together at TreMonte Financial Consultants, LLC and TreMonte TreMonte Tax Solutions, LLC (together referred to as “TreMonte”). TreMonte works with business owners and entrepreneurs to develop a proactive tax strategy that maximizes after-tax profits. It is TreMonte’s goal to bridge the gap between Financial Advisors and Accountants by serving as CFO to their clients.
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