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EPISODE 159 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Can You Build a Business and Work Full Time Elsewhere? In today's episode: Do You Have the Fire in Your Belly to Work Full-Time and create a Local Business? I came across a question asking if someone can build a real local business while working full-time somewhere else. Many local small business owners are currently doing that right now! Yes, it will be long hours but if done right, you can create the bridge to jump. It depends on the passion in your belly and how well you organize yourself. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 158 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Mistakes Are Proof You Are Trying In today's episode: Do you hate to make mistakes? Have you ever gotten into trouble when you thought you were making the right decision? Do you beat yourself up or worse, beat up those that work for you when they make the best decision they could at the time and it was still wrong? I'll share a story from my past that completely changed the way I look at making mistakes. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 157 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - How Do You Get More Customer Testimonials for Your Local Small Business In today's episode: ​We all know that our businesses live and die on what our customers and clients tell others. But next to in-person testimonials, the next best thing are the testimonials people leave on various websites. In this digital age, your testimonials are gold to help you find new folks to service. Let's discuss how you can go about getting some testimonials. Yes, even us introverts can do this! Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 156 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - What is Your Business's First Impression Online? In today's episode: ​What would potential customers or clients find when they Google your business? What if they Googled you as an individual as well? Like it or not, in today's digital online world, everything we do is available for everyone. However, today we want to discuss what Google would say, what would they see from your past customers and clients? What would your website tell them? The reality is, your business is everywhere and you want to make sure everything they find is the message, the brand you want them to find. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 155 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Where on Earth is the Money Going In today's episode: Do you find that you are working your tail off and when you get to the end of the month that there is not enough money left from all the jobs you did? How often are you running out of funds long before you finish paying the bills? This is more common than you think. Today's question comes from a business owner working tons of hours and finding there is no money left by the time he gets to the end of the month. Today we will discuss where to go look to find your money. It is there. The challenge is to find it! Odds are, it is slowly seeping out without you knowing it! Let's go find you money! Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 154 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Getting Back to the Basics – The Key to Consistent Performance In today's episode: Getting Back to the Basics – The Key to Consistent Performance. Today we will discuss the importance of you focusing on the basics of your business. Here are 13 Basics of Your Business that You Will Want to Focus on Day In and Day Out. Just like coaches of teams, you want to do the same drills each day. Coaches see the importance of practicing the basics and so should you. The basics are universal and if you are wanting a strong, consistent business, you would be wise to focus on these 13 areas. Provide Excellent Customer Service Do What You Commit to And Do It Well Show Up on Time Treat Your Customers and Employee How You Want Your Mom to Be Treated Be In Stock on Product and Tools Live and Breathe Your "Brand" And Values Constantly Be Improving Your Processes Do Your Bookkeeping and Invoice on Regular Basis Focus on Your Ideal Customer Live on a Budget and Don't Spend More Than You Can Take Care of Your People and Train Them Well Execute Your Processes Well Have Fun If you focus on nothing else, here would be the top ones: Great Service + Excellent Execution + Deliver on Your Commitments = Success Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 153 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - My Business is Failing - Should I Sink or Swim? In today's episode: You Have a Choice to Paddle or Drown When Your Business is in Trouble. Today I'll share a question a local small business owner posted to Facebook about how lost they were in their business and they wondered if they should sell and give up. They were losing customers and making no traction. I'll share my advice I'd give them and hopefully, it might help you as well. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

INSERT PICTURE EPISODE 152 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Sometimes You Just Have To Fire Some Customers / Clients In today's episode: ​Have you Ever Wanted to Fire a Customer or Client? Well today, I give you permission to FIRE them. Firing a customer or client can be very healthy for your business. You will regain time, energy and money by letting them go and replacing them with new, healthier client / customer relationships. You have my permission to fire them! It Feels Good to Fire a Pain the Butt Customer / Client Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 151 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Should this Handyman Niche His Business? In today's episode: It's Question Thursday and today we look at Tommy's situation. Should this Handyman Niche His Business? In order to grow his business and not work more hours, niching might be the best thing for him to grow the business. Focusing on larger ticket items and being the go-to person, might be his best bet. Let's Discuss on this episode of the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 150 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Getting Serious About Your Business In today's episode: Are You Taking Your Business Seriously? Are You a Dabbler or CEO of a Company? There are a lot of folks that "have" a business but don't "run" a business. If you are serious about taking your business to the next level, here are a few things that show you are a true business owner growing a business vs someone that just happens to have an accidental business. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 149 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Understanding Your "Why" Will Blow Up Your Business In today's episode: ​We discuss a question I received from a painter who has been in business 10 years and has lost this "why". Like many of you, there are times in our business that we wonder if it is worth it and why are we doing it. Not knowing, will keep you spinning your wheels. Once you understand your "why" your business can really head for the next level! Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Questio? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 148 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - The 5 Stages of Your Business In today's episode: We discuss that every business in one of three stages. Not to mention that often times, you are moving in-between them as you grow your business. The stages are: Starting Building Improving Growing Selling or Passing Along Consistent and constant growth comes from growing, stepping back to improve, then grow some more. Two steps forward to every step back to improve. Do you know where your business currently is? Take a listen and find out more. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Questio? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 147 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Preparing for Competition Coming to Town In today's episode: ​We discuss a question from a restaurant owner who has a competitor coming to town. So, we dive into lessons I learned not only from big box retailing, but my own experience of getting ready for major competition. Plus, some hard knock lessons others have experience by not getting ready. This will be great for not only restaurant owners, but any service based business. Thanks for listening! Tammy ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Questio? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 146 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Make Sure You Are Investing in Yourself In today's episode: We talk about how one of your goals should always be around investing in yourself. Not only through classes, courses, and books. But also investing in those things that help you have a well-balanced life. You want to look at ways to invest in yourself with your family, health, sleep, knowledge, & business skills. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Questio? Email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 145 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Why You Need to Do a Business Health Check In today's episode: A Business Health Check is a great way to get a snapshot of your business and identifying goals for the next 12 months that will take your business to the next level. You also breakdown the action steps into bite-size quarterly action items. Let's discuss and don't forget to get your free copy at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 144 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Are Your People Hurting Your Personal Hourly Wage In today's episode: Your Team is Hurting Your Paycheck! In part 5 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your team, your employees or the folks you hire to help for the day, impact your profits and more importantly, how much money you can earn an hour. The key to scaling your business without working more hours is getting things done through others, so let's discuss how to get the most out of your team! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 143 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Fix Broken Processes to Increase Average Hourly Wage In today's episode: In part 4 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your processes are the key to you maximizing your hourly income and your year-end profits. The question is, which processes should you work on and in which order to maximize your profits Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 142 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Creating the Profits Needed to Increase Your Average Hourly Income In today's episode: In part 3 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how to increase your profits even if your sales remain the same. And as you know, this will jump your hourly income dramatically. So let's discuss how to look into your product costs, your expenses, and a few other key areas to ensure that you are looking for every dime to put into your pockets! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 141 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast [Make More Money Series] – Using Sales to Earn More Per Hour In today's episode: In part 2 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your sales impact your hourly income and walk through how to generate additional sales without increasing the number of hours that you currently work. Sales are generated in 3 buckets: New Customers, Increase Dollar Average and Customer Frequency. We will dive into each bucket and hopefully create some sales ideas to help you start earning more money immediately! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 140 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - [Make More Money Series] – Increasing Your Hourly Income In today's episode: In part 1 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how the key to your journey to $100,000 annual take-home pay begins with identifying what your hourly income is and focusing on increasing it. But before we can get into increasing it, you must figure out what your average hourly income is now and what you need it to be to hit your goals. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 139 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - How Much Money Do You Earn an Hour? In today's episode, we discuss… Your Average Wage Per Hour Might Blow Your Mind!! Have you ever put pen to paper and figured out what you are earning every hour that you are working on your local small business? You might be shocked to learn the answer! I'm going to bet it is nowhere near what you think it is. Today we will discuss how to figure it out and why you want to know. Plus, we will discuss what it probably should be. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 138 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Why are Cleaning and Landscapers Businesses Disappearing? In today's episode, we discuss… How to Keep Your Cleaning or Landscaping Business Strong and in Business So many folks start a cleaning or landscaping business. The problem is, for everyone that pops up, another one falls off the face of the earth. So why are these businesses so easy to start yet so difficult to maintain? Today I'll offer some insight as to what I see happening. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 137 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Competing with Out of Area Competitors In today's episode, we discuss… Are You Tired of Out of Area Competition Coming into Your Town or City? Today we will go over a frustration I've had from quite a few people lately. They hate the fact that their community is using a high number of out of area competition. They are frustrated that folks don't use local businesses. Let's discuss why this happens and what you can do to increase your piece of the pie. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 136 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - When #2 Gets Their Shot at Being #1 In today's episode, we discuss… Why you want to set yourself up to be to be your potential customers/clients #2 choice. The thing to remember is, everyone's #2 will eventually get their shot at being #1. So, it is important that you set yourself up to be ready when it comes to your turn to show why you should be their #1 choice for your services or products. Being the backup choice can be very profitable for your growing business. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 135 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - Dealing with a Good Employee Doing Bad Things How to Handle an Employee Costing You Sales & Profits! In today's episode, we discuss… A question that I got from a small business owner, Kim, who has an employee that knows her business well, but customers either love her or hate her. This employee is hurting the business's brand and worse… Causing lost sales and profit! I get passionate in this one, as I really feel our people represent out businesses and can make or break us. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 134 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - 4 Must Have Goals for the New Year In today's episode, we discuss… Start the New Year Off with these 4 Major Goals to Have Massive Growth in Your Local Small Business Getting a jump on the new year is critical. So, the best time to start is right now! Now, the key is picking the right goals to focus on. I personally recommend you focus on these four areas. I want these to be stretch goals. Tough to achieve yet doable if you focus hard on them. Here are the areas I want you to come up with a goal on and in the episode we will discuss further why they are important. A Sales Goal A Profit Goal A Process You Will Improve to Make a Major Impact in Your Business A Personal / Business Goal Plus, don't forget a solid gameplan! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 133 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip - YouTube & Email - Two Tools for Your Business Toolbox In today's episode, we discuss… Today we answer two questions that involve both Youtube and Email. Both business owners were wondering if these are great tools for local small business owners to use as part of their marketing plans. Both can be great additions to your toolbox if used right. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip Stop Making Excuses for Your Business Challenges In today's episode, we discuss… We will rip a band-aid off and give some tough love. Way too many of you are making excuses for why your business is suffering. It's the weather, it's my location, my people suck the customer suck and on and on. Well no more! Today the excuses stop and attacking the problem begins! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

I EPISODE 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip: What to Look for When Buying a Local Small Business In today's episode, we discuss… Are you thinking of expanding your business by purchasing another local small business? This can be a great way to scale your business. Let's Discuss What You Should Look For if You are Thinking of Purchasing an Existing Local Small Business. When I purchased an existing local small business back in 2008, I dove in deep into several areas. I'll share those with you today. Buying an established business can be a great way to grow the business, but only if you are smart about your purchase. Let's discuss what to look for. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 130 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip: 33 Free or Low-Cost Local Marketing Ideas for Your Local Small Business In today's episode, we discuss… Jump Start Your Sales by Using These 33 Free or Low-Cost Marketing Ideas: Local small business owners are constantly looking for new ways to let their community know about their business. I assume you are one of these local small business owners trying to find the perfect marketing for your business. Sometimes we are looking for ways to jump-start some new sales, sometimes we are just starting out but eventually, you find the things that work well for our particular business. To help jump-start some ideas, here are 33 free or low-cost marketing ideas you can use in your local small business. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 129 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip: How to Stay Motivated When Business is Down In today's episode, we discuss… Are You Suffering from Situational Depression in Your Local Small Business? Lately, I have been getting questions from folks who are struggling to stay motivated in their business. Sales are down possibly or maybe their employees or customers are on their nerves. Some are suffering from what is called situational depression. Nothing they do can seem to kick them in the butt to get going again or find that passion they once had. So in this episode, we will take a closer look at what will help folks get motivated again about their business. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 128 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip: Are You Choosing to Have the Best Team? In today's episode, we discuss… We make choices in our business all day long. One of those choices is who we allow to work on our team and represent us with our community, our customers, our clients. We entrust them with our business and our livelihood. The problem is, are they the right people? I want to challenge you in this episode to look at your team as a whole, as an individual and finally, yourself. What type of team are you choosing to have? What will you do to elevate them this coming year so you can take your business to the next level? Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 127 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip: When Do I Know It Is Time To Hire Your First Employee Should You Hire Employees or Are There Other Options? In today's episode, we discuss… A question I got for our What Would Tammy Do Thursday. Steven's business is growing and he needs to bring on help to continue to grow his business. So he was wondering how do you know it is time to hire your first employee? I'll share some advice on what I would do if I was in his shoes and how to leverage some other resources before taking on additional payroll. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 126 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: Pay Yourself First - Breaking It Down In today's episode, we discuss… We have talked about the need to pay yourself first, and in this episode, we will start to break it down. When you start to pay yourself first, you will actually do a better job of controlling your expenses and costs. Right now you are probably robbing Peter to pay Paul and you are oftentimes the one being robbed! So stop taking from your pay and start figuring out how to make the other categories work instead! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 124 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How to Market to a 55+ and Older Community In today's episode, we discuss… Frank has a newer painting business that is in the heart of a 55+ and older community. He was looking for the best way to market his Local Small Business to these Baby Boomers. So, in this episode, we will walk through some ideas of what any small business can do to reach out to these folks and get their business. Plus a few tips to keep in mind when dealing with these folks. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 124 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: Bookkeeping - A Necessary Evil - STOP LOSING MONEY! The First Step to Getting to $100,000 in Take Home Pay is Having a Good Bookkeeping Process in Place In today's episode, we discuss… The First Step to Getting to $100,000 in Take Home Pay is Having a Good Bookkeeping Process in Place. Many local small business owners do a poor job of staying on top of their invoicing and keying in their daily receipts. Just like you wouldn't take your paycheck and spend willy-nilly, why do we do this with our small business? Far too many small business owners keep spending money without knowing how much they have in the bank. Nor do they make sure that they are on budget. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 123 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How to Deal with Teenage Employees In today's episode, we discuss… Having teenage employees can present some different ways of having to lead your team. In this episode, we take a question from someone that is having an issue with their teenage help. I share my experience with teenage employees and the lessons I learned to get the most out of them. The key is in Setting Clear Expectations and not being seeing as their parent. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 122 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How to Increase Your Sales in the Winter Months If you have a seasonal business, here are a few ways you can increase your sales during those slow months. In today's episode, we discuss… You Need a Plan as Your Head into the Seasonal Downtime. If you have a seasonal business, here are a few ways you can increase your sales during those slow months. If you don't have a plan, you suffer like you do each year. You want to maximize your sales through these 9+ tips. Plus, you want to use this time to improve your processes and head into the new year with a plan already in motion! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 120 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: Should You Do a Billboard for Your Local Small Business? Is a Billboard a Good Idea for Your Business? Should It Be Part of Your Marketing Plan? In today's episode, we discuss… Is a Billboard a Good Idea for Your Business? Should It Be Part of Your Marketing Plan? Today I was asked, "What would Tammy do if she had the chance to put her local small business on a billboard?" So, in today's episode I share my thoughts on when I think it is smart to budget for a billboard and what would need to be researched prior to doing it. So if you are thinking of doing a billboard and wondering what you will want to dive into, take a listen. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 120 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: The Pros & Cons of Having a Family Business Working with Family Can Be Both Rewarding and Challenging In today's episode, we discuss… Working with Family Can Be Both Rewarding and Challenging. There are some pros and cons to having a family business. Recently, I read an article with 10 family businesses who shared their secrets to their family business and what they love and what they see are the challenges. I'll share my personal experience of attempting a family business, plus we will go over the common themes the article shared from these family-owned businesses. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 119 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How Do You Prevent Becoming a Victim of Your Own Success? Paul is killing it in his printing business, but will he be a victim of his own success? In today's episode, we discuss… I got a great email from Paul this week who shared what has been going on in his business. Both the good, the bad and the ugly. When looking at Paul's business, you can't help but be excited for him as his business has taken off! But on the flip side, could Paul be heading to be a victim of his own success? I'll share the advice I had for Paul and I think you might find it will help you as well. Also, don't forget to the free ebook I discuss in the episode: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 118 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How to Make Sure You Pay Yourself! You Work Way Too Hard Not to Get Paid! In today's episode, we discuss… Today we discuss a question I got from Tommy. He is struggling to make enough money at the end of the month to meet his personal financial goals. So we will take a look at what are the key things to do, to ensure that you pay yourself each month the take home pay that you need. Make sure you follow the advice of working your income backward! Also, don't forget to the free e-book I discuss in the episode: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 117 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: 10 Must Have Items on Your Local Small Business's Website Your Website is a Crucial Piece of Your Local Small Business Marketing Plan In today's episode, we discuss… Since your website is a crucial piece of your local small business marketing plan. You want to make sure that your website has the information that your customers and clients are looking for. Today we will go over the 10 must have items you need to make sure on your business website. Some will be obvious and some you might not have thought of. Your Company Name and If Needed What You Do Have Your Core Services or Products on the Website Hours of Operations Directions & Location of Your Business You Need an About Us Page A Contact Page with Email & Phone Numbers Pricing or Estimates Testimonials from Past Customers / Clients FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions Before and After Pictures Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 116 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: You Work Way to Hard Not to Get Paid! You Deserve to Make More Money! In today's episode, we discuss… You work way too hard not to make more money! Are you one of those local small business owners who always pay yourself with what is left over after you pay your bills? What would happen if you set your wage first and then worked the calculation backward to know what you need to do each month to increase your pay? You work way too hard not to get paid! Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 115 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: Why Being a Local Small Business Owner is Great in Today's World Will a Local Small Business Survive Technology, Automation & Outsourcing In today's episode, we discuss… Why being a local small business is a great option to those that are worried about losing their jobs to technology, automation, and outsourcing. The world is full of doom and gloom and everyone is worried that they will lose their job to these changes. For those really wanting to ensure they survive all the changes, remember these 3 tips: Pick the Right Business Adapt and Change to Fit the Current Demand Customer Service is and Always Will Be Your Secret Weapon Doing so will help you create a business that can last for many years, regardless of what happens in the world. Let's discuss Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 114 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: You Must Know Your Business's Financial Numbers How well do you know your small business's health report card? In today's episode, we discuss… Why it is important that you know some of the key financial numbers of your local small business. These numbers are your business's report card. They tell you how healthy the business is. We will take a look at 5 key areas you want to be familiar with and why. Sales Profit Margin Inventory Product Costs Expenses While you don't need to memorize them, you need to have them at your fingertips. However, I will recommend few numbers you need to always know. Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 113 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: 10 Lessons from the Profit as told by Marcus Lemonis Here are 10 Lessons every local small business can learn from The Profit and Marcus Lemonis In today's episode, we discuss… I love The Profit and I thought I'd share my take on the 10 lessons that Marcus Lemonis shared on a recent episode of the show. The Profit is a fantastic show all local small business owners should not miss! Each week Marcus Lemonis will teach you nuggets to take your small business to the next level. Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

When is it Ok to Fire a Customer or Client? Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Sometimes you need to fire a client or customer in your small business Is it ok to fire a customer or client? Yes! Today we will go over 5 great reasons you should let a customer or client go. We will go over not only 5 reasons why you would fire a customer, but we will also discuss why we put up with these folks we should let go of. I'm curious if you know what that reason might be? Finally, we will discuss a 6th great reason you will want to fire customers. Believe it or not, there is a great reason you will want to to look at "upgrading" your customers. So take a listen and see if you might be needing to let some folks go.

EPISODE 111 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: What Not to Do When Slammed with Business When Your Business is Booming, You Do Not Want to Lose Potential Customers Due to Poor Communication In today's episode, we discuss… How so many local small business owners go into their busy time of the year and actually will do something that is causing them to lose business and possible bad press within the community. When we get busy, we find it difficult to stay on top of everything. One of those areas that starts to fall apart is our communication. Today I will share an experience that we all can learn from. Thanks for listening! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~

EPISODE 110 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Tip of the Week: How Some Weeks Just Suck and how to Survive the Rough Patches of Your Small Business Surviving the Horrible Slumps in Your Small Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: How some weeks just sick and how you can survive the rough patches in your local small business. The past two weeks have been horrible and a great reminder that even when you have a positive attitude, crappy weeks are going to happen. Your goal is to survive and how to prepare for them and more importantly, how to get out of them! HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected] Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~