About this episode
It was my pleasure to sit down with Melissa St. John, the high energy CEO and owner of Relocation Strategies, a firm that has been elevating Indiana's workplace for the last 18 years. Melissa shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting with the acquisition of her boss's company, the challenges she faced during the 2008 recession, and her innovative approaches to improving workplace designs to boost employee engagement. Additionally, Melissa talks about her work with the American Heart Association and the profound personal experiences that motivate her advocacy. You will learn more about: Melissa's courageous entrepreneurial journey and how she navigated the 2008 recession. Innovative strategies for improving workplace productivity and employee engagement. Melissa's impactful work with the American Heart Association and her personal connection to the cause. Thanks to our partners: WBIT Keller & Keller Check out these great clips from the show: 01:05 Melissa's Entrepreneurial Journey 05:18 Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Buying the Business 07:57 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 18:03 Adapting to COVID-19 and Future Plans 22:29 Innovations in Workplace Design 24:54 Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Employees 30:34 Client's Office Dilemma 30:51 Thoughtful Employee Benefits 31:32 Massage Mondays 32:10 Employee Retention Strategies 32:50 Workplace Productivity Analysis 35:19 Boosting Employee Morale and Retention 36:22 Emerging Office Trends 38:44 Resomercial Design 39:51 American Heart Association Journey 48:43 Lightning Round Questions Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up .