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Ep 98Ep 98 - Identifying the Tools & Resources to Execute Your Sales Gameplan

Episode 98 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Identifying the Tools & Resources to Execute Your Sales Gameplan You Need the Right Tools / Resources to Execute Your Sales Goals In today's episode: We discuss how to identify the tools and resources you need to put your gameplan in motion to get your small business profits to $100,000. This is our 7th step to increasing your profits from the free ebook: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 98 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 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 ~~~

May 8, 201716 min

Success Saturday - Solid Foundations and Patience

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Success Saturday - Having a Strong Foundation & Patience In today's episode: We discuss why it is important to build your business with a solid foundation and how you need to have patience before jumping to build the walls. 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 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 ~~~

May 6, 20173 min

Ep 97Ep 97 - 11 Processes You Need to Make Sure Aren't Broken in Your Small Business

Episode 97 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: 11 Processes You Need to Make Sure Aren't Broken in Your Small Business Fix Broken Process and Increase Your Small Business Profits In today's episode: We discuss 11 processes for you to make sure that they aren't broken. Broken processes lead to a decrease in sales and profits. Our main goal today is to continue to find ways to boost your small business's profits. This is our 6th step to increasing your profits from the free ebook: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 97 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 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 ~~~

May 5, 201715 min

Ep 96Ep 96 - 11 Ways to Reduce Your Expenses in Your Business

Episode 96 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: 11 Ways to Reduce Your Expenses in Your Business Lower Your Expenses to Create More Profits In today's episode: We discuss 11 Ways to Reduce Your Expenses in Your Business. Our main goal today is to continue to find ways to boost your small business's profits. This is part 2 of our 5th step to increasing your profits from the free ebook: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 96 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 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 ~~~

May 3, 201717 min

Ep 95Ep 95 - Reduce Your Product Costs to Boost Your Small Business Profits

Episode 95 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Reduce Your Product Costs to Boost Your Small Business Profits Product Costs Can Always Be Reduced In today's episode: We discuss why you want to reduce your product costs. Our main goal today is to continue to find ways to boost your small business's profits. This is part 1 of our 5th step to increasing your profits from the free ebook: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 95 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 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 ~~~

May 1, 20178 min

Success Saturday - Are You Using Time Blocking?

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INSERT PICTURE The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Success Saturday - Are You Using Time Blocking? Using Time Blocking in Your Small Business Will Help You Be Successful In today's episode: We discuss why you need to use time blocking to help you get the massive amounts of stuff you need to get done. 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 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 ~~~

Apr 29, 20172 min

Ep 94Ep 94 - Time to Develop a Gameplan with your Sales Ideas

Episode 94 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Time to Develop a Gameplan with your Sales Ideas Ideas Are Nothing without a Plan! In today's episode: We discuss what you want to do with all the sales ideas that you brainstormed in our last episode for driving sales. Now that you have a good list, it is time to organize them so you can develop a gameplan. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 94 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 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 ~~~

Apr 28, 201710 min

Ep 93Ep 93 - 19 Ideas to Increase Sales in Your Local Small Business

Episode 93 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: 19 Ideas to Increase Sales in Your Local Small Business Brainstorm Ideas to Double Your Small Business Sales In today's episode: We discuss 19 sales ideas to help you increase your sales in your local small business. This is step 3 of the 8 Steps to increase your profits to $100,000 in profits. So, if you are ready to start brainstorming some sales ideas to take your business to the next level, let's dive in! For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 93 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 26, 201724 min

Ep 92EP92 - Time to Get the Ball Rolling Towards Higher Profits in Your Small Business

Episode 92 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Time to Get the Ball Rolling Towards Higher Profits in Your Small Business Time to Increase Your Small Business's Profits In today's episode: We discuss getting the ball rolling on your working the 8 Steps to $100,000 in profits. Each day we will dive in deeper to help you put your gameplan together. Today we focus on the first two steps and the roll of taxes in your equation. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 92 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 24, 201713 min

Success Saturday - Take a Holiday Off Once in Awhile

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Success Saturday: Take a Holiday Off Once in Awhile In today's episode: We discuss how we need to take a holiday off once in awhile. Too often we work every holiday but should we? 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 22, 20171 min

Ep 91Ep 91 - Should You Do Postcards as Part of Your Advertising Plan

Episode 91 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Should You Do Postcards as Part of Your Advertising Plan? Any Advertising You Do in your business, Needs to Be Consistent In today's episode: We discuss if you should use postcards as part of your advertising plan? There are some pros and cons but the key is consistency. Plus we will talk about the EDDM program with the US Postal Service. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 91 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 21, 20178 min

Ep 90Ep 90 - Make Sure You Are Presenting a Professional Image

Episode 90 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Make Sure You Are Presenting a Professional Image What is Professionalism in Your Small Business? In today's episode: We discuss having a professional image and how that might change based off your business and its location. But we also discuss, how somethings are pretty universally unprofessional. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 90 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 19, 20178 min

Ep 89Ep 89 - 5 Tips for Handling Customer Complaints

Episode 89 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: 5 Tips for Handling Customer Complaints Subtitle: How to Handle Upset Customers in Your Small Business In today's episode: We discuss 5 tips I've learned through the years on how to handle update customers. I've been yelled at, spit at and cussed at. I've experience some pretty irate customers wanting the world. In this episode I share some of the lessons I have learned so that my experiences might help you in your small business. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 89 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 17, 20178 min

Success Saturday: Make Time or You

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Success Saturday: Make Time or You Dang I miss Playing Poker! In today's episode: We discuss the realization that we all work hard and need to remember to stop at times and do something we love. Like play poker! 😊 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 15, 20172 min

Ep 88Ep 88 – Do Your People Respect You?

Episode 88 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do Your People Respect You? Respect is Earned, You Can't Demand It In today's episode: We discuss what causes employees to lose respect for their leader and sometimes the position. This can be very dangerous for any local small business owner. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 88 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 14, 20178 min

Ep 87Ep 87 – Do You Have a Problem or an Opportunity?

Episode 87 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Have a Problem or an Opportunity? Every Problem is an Opportunity to Grow and Learn In today's episode: We discuss two lessons that I learned when I discovered the importance of learning that you don't have a problem but rather an opportunity.. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 87 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 12, 20177 min

Ep 86Ep 86 - Empower Your Team & Stop Micromanaging Them

Episode 86 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Empower Your Team & Stop Micromanaging Them Want a Higher Performing Team? Here is the Key In today's episode: We discuss why it is important to the health and growth of your business that you learn to empower those on your team vs micromanaging them. Your small business will grow dramatically once you learn to empower folks. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 86 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 10, 20178 min

Success Saturday - Procrastination: One Bite at a Time

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Success Saturday - Procrastination: One Bite at a Time In today's episode: We discuss why we never tackle a big task and why eating an elephant might be the best approach 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 8, 20173 min

Ep 85Ep 85 - Can You Motivate Anyone?

Episode 85 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Can You Motivate Anyone? Subtitle: business? In today's episode: We discuss why there is a myth that you can motivate anyone. Even folks like me, that think we can motivate anyone, had to learn that the key is learning what motivates your folks. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 85 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 7, 201711 min

Ep 84Ep 84 - Learn to Be a Great Listener in Your Local Small Business

Episode 84 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Learn to Be a Great Listener in Your Local Small Business It Is Critical that You Listen to Your Customers & Employees In today's episode: We discuss why it is critical that you stop and listen to your both your customers and your employees. But there is a difference between hearing and listening. We are guilty of hearing yet not really listening. Let's discuss the difference and your small business will benefit from learning to become a better listener. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 84 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 5, 201710 min

Ep 83Ep 83 - FREE eBook: 8 Steps Local Small Business Owners Need to Take to Make $100,000 in Profit

Episode 82 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: The FREE eBook: 8 Steps Local Small Business Owners Need to Take to Make $100,000 in Profit? Are You Ready to Double or Triple Your Sales? In today's episode: We discuss my new FREE eBook: 8 Steps Local Small Business Owners Need to Take to Make $100,000 in Profit? Not just the ebook, but a workbook as well. I want each of you to maximize your profits no matter where you are today. So this eBook should help you achieve whatever profit goal you want to hit! Check it out at localsmallbusinesscoach.com/8steps For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 83 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 3, 201721 min

Success Saturday - Focus vs Multitasking

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INSERT PICTURE Success Saturday – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Focus vs Multitasking In today's episode: We discuss how focusing on one goal can make extreme progress if you don't try and multitask 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Apr 1, 20171 min

Ep 82Ep 82 - How Can a New Real Estate Agent Grow Their Business

Episode 82 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: How Can a New Real Estate Agent Grow Their Business Grow Your Local Small Business By Being True to Who You Are In today's episode: We discuss advice I give new real estate agents on how they can build their new business. However, the advice is great for any new local small business owner. Whether you are introverted or extroverted, the key is finding something that works for you and stick to it! For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 82 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 31, 201712 min

Ep 81Ep 81 - You Must Respect Your Customer / Client's Time in your small business

Episode 81 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: You Must Respect Your Customer / Client's Time Once You Lose Respect, Rarely Can You Get it Back In today's episode: We discuss how you slowly kill your business and its reputation when you don't respect your client or customer' time. This could be from being late, missing appointments or making them wait around for you either at their home or in your brick and mortar local small business. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 81 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 29, 201710 min

Ep 80Ep 80 - The Quality of Your Work Says What You Stand For

Episode 80 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: The Quality of Your Work Says What You Stand For Do You Put Quantity Over Quality? In today's episode: We discuss how when the quality of your work starts to go down, it hurts your business's brand in your community. We also discuss why your quality starts to slip and the 3 things to keep an eye out for. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 80 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 27, 201710 min

Success Saturday: How's Your Day Going?

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Today's Topic: Success Saturday: How's Your Day Going? How you answer the question might determine someone else's day! In today's episode: We discuss the importance of answering this question. Not just for you but How you answer the question might determine someone else's day! 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 25, 20171 min

Ep 79Ep 79 - Types of Social Media Your Local Small Business Should Be On

Episode 79 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Types of Social Media Your Local Small Business Should Be On Should Your Local Small Business Be on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest or Snapchat? In today's episode: We discuss the top 5 social media sites that local small businesses should consider. Stop being stubborn, social media isn't going away and is being the number one source people check when looking for references. Toss away the yellow pages, now Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest & Snapchat are your new best advertising tools! For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 79 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 24, 201719 min

Ep 78Ep 78 - Your Lobby Tells Your Customers How Much You Care

Episode 78 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Your Lobby Tells Your Customers How Much You Care What are the Subliminal Messages You Are Giving Your Customers? In today's episode: We discuss how many brick and mortar businesses miss the boat when it comes to the importance of their lobbies and bathrooms. You might be pushing your customers away and killing your repeat business by not paying attention to your lobby area. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 78 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 22, 20179 min

Ep 77Ep 77 - Teach Your People to Be Better Than You

Episode 77 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Teach Your People to Be Better Than You We are only as strong as our weakest link: In today's episode: We discuss why so many managers are afraid to train and develop their people to be better than they are. This is a false premise. The reality is, the better trained your people are, the stronger your team gets, the better leader you become and ultimate, the customer, you and your company win! For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 77 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 20, 201711 min

Success Saturday: Start Your Day in a State of Freaking Awesomeness

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Today's Topic: Success Saturday: Start Your Day in a State of Freaking Awesomeness The Message You Tell Yourself in the Morning Can Change Your Course of the Day In today's episode: We discuss how important it is that you start your day with a positive, motivating ritual that sets you up for a freaking awesome day! Hit that door running and believing you can attack anything that comes your way. 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 18, 20172 min

Ep 76Ep 76 - How Do You Handle Time Clock Watchers?

Episode 76 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: How Do You Handle Time Clock Watchers Are Time Clock Watchers Loyal, Dedicated Employees? In today's episode: We discuss a question from Mark on how to handle Time Clock Watcher Employees. Are they loyal, dedicated employees? Or are they a cancer that needs to go? For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 76 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 17, 201710 min

Ep 75Ep 75 - Do More Sales Cure All? Nope. Here's Why

Episode 75 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do More Sales Cure All? Don't Be Fooled, More Sales Only Help to Hide Deficiencies In today's episode: We discuss the fallacy of the saying "Sales Cures All". While sales can help cover up some deficiencies but it doesn't solve the problems. In many cases, more sales can make things even worse. Let's discuss why. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 75 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 15, 201712 min

Ep 74Ep 74 - Do You Have a Vision for Your Small Business?

Episode 74 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Have a Vision for Your Small Business? You Have to Know Where You Are Going to Get There In today's episode: We discuss how important it is that you have a vision. But the vision you had when you first started probably isn't the best vision for your company today. So we discuss not only why you need a vision but what it should look like at this stage of your business. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 74 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 13, 20179 min

Success Saturday - Don't Be Derailed By Negative Feedback

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Success Saturday - Don't Be Derailed By Negative Feedback It Doesn't Matter What Other People Think In today's episode: We discuss how we often let negative feedback derail us from our mission and what we are doing right. We get stuck on this one piece of feedback. Does this happen to you? 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 11, 20172 min

Ep 73Ep 73 - When Do You Jump Ship & Go Out on Your Own?

Episode 73 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: When Do You Jump Ship & Go Out on Your Own? When do you make that leap from working for someone else to working on your own? In today's episode: We discuss a question I had from someone that wants to break away from a boss that isn't giving them the promised leads and makes 3 times as much as he does. Here is what we discussed. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 73 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 10, 201714 min

Ep 72Ep 72 - Should You Focus on One Product or Service?

Episode 72 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Should You Focus on One Product or Service? Maximize Your Marketing & Branding In today's episode: We discuss you might want to focus on one specific product or service. By doing this, you can maximize your marketing and branding. You can become the "go to" business for a product or service. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 72 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 8, 20179 min

Ep 71Ep 71 - What Every Small Business Could Learn from QuikTrip (QT)

Episode 71 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: What Every Small Business Could Learn from QuikTrip (QT) How You Make Your Customers "Feel" is Critical to Your Brand In today's episode: We discuss why I feel that QuikTrip is an excellent example of how a business should make its customers feel. How you can stand out from your competitors from learning what QuikTrip does better than any other gas stations convenience store. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 71 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 6, 201710 min

Success Saturday: Are You Busy & Blessed?

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Success Saturday – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Are You Busy & Blessed? Sometimes being Busy is both a blessing and overwhelming In today's episode: We discuss how on one hand, being busy it is so overwhelming yet it is a sign of being blessed! 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 4, 20173 min

Ep 70Ep 70 - Should You Be Doing Performance Reviews?

Episode 70 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Should You Be Doing Performance Reviews? How Often Should Local Small Business Owners Do Them? In today's episode: We discuss how often local small business owners should be doing performance reviews for their employees. The answer might not be as simple as you think. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 70 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 3, 20179 min

Ep 69Ep 69 - Do You Live Up to Your Commitments?

Episode 69 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Live Up to Your Commitments? How this Episode Almost Didn't Happen In today's episode: We discuss how we need to live up to our commitments no matter how crazy our business might get. I'll even share how this episode didn't even happen due to being over committed. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 69 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Mar 1, 201713 min

Ep 68Ep 68 - Do You Have a Big Hairy Audacious Goal?

Episode 68 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Have a Big Hairy Audacious Goal You Must Have One Audacious Goal Each Year In today's episode: We discuss how a BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal will help you make great strides in your life and in your business. The first step is to identify one, then to believe you can do it, and finally take the daily steps to make it happen!. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 68 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 27, 201712 min

Success Saturday: Do You Have Problems or Opportunities?

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Have Problems or Opportunities? There is an opportunity in every problem In today's episode: We discuss how you look at situations when they don't go right? Do you see them as problems or opportunities? The way you approach it, will help determine how success you will be. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 67 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 25, 20173 min

Ep 67Ep 67 – How to Get Realtors to Tell Their Clients About Your Small Business

Episode 67 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: How to Get Realtors to Tell Their Clients About Your Small Business How to Get on a Realtor's Extended Team In today's episode: We take a question from Darl where he has a power washing business and wants to get more Realtors on his client list. He wants to help real estate agents sell more homes by offering his services to help clean up the exterior of homes. I also thought he had a great website for a service based business, check it out: www.PressureDr.com For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 67 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 24, 201716 min

Guest Teacher: 6 Steps to Facebook Marketing

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BONUS EPISODE – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Guest Teacher is Charlotte Chipperfield who talks About Facebook Marketing for Local Small Businesses In today's episode: We do our first ever guest teacher. Recently, I got an email from Charlotte Chipperfield who is the Founder & CEO of Chipperfield Media whose goal is to help local small businesses elevate their social media online presence. You might recall that I've mentioned that this is a fast growing marketing opportunity for local small business owners, so we as a group, really need to start dipping our toes in this social media arena. Today, Charlotte shares her 6 Tips for Facebook Marketing To Reach Charlotte, here are your many points of contact: Website: www.chipperfieldmedia.com Blog: www.chipperfieldmedia.com/blog Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/chipperfieldmedia Instagram: @chipperfieldmedia Twitter: @ChipperfieldMKG FREE Content Calendar for listeners can be found here: https://chipperfieldmedia.com/content-calendar 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 23, 201711 min

Ep 66Ep 66 - Don't Have Your Profit Tied Up in Inventory

Episode 66 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Don't Have Your Profit Tied Up in Inventory Would You Put Dollar Bills on Your Shelves vs in the Bank? In today's episode: We discuss how local small business owners are hurting their bottom line by having too much cash tied up in their inventory. We will walk through weeks of supply and how much your inventory turnover should be. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 66 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 22, 201713 min

Ep 65Ep 65 – Payroll is Your Biggest Controllable Expense

Episode 65 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Payroll is Your Biggest Controllable Expense Payroll & Employees are your Greatest Asset and Expense In today's episode: We discuss the impact payroll has on your bottom line. Since your payroll is your biggest controllable expense it is important to know the proper ways to reduce your payroll costs. It IS NOT to cut wages. The key is the 80% of productivity you are getting out of them! For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 65 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 20, 201712 min

Success Saturday: Are You Having Fun Each Day?

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Success Saturday: Are You Having Fun Each Day? Enjoy Life, Enjoy Your Team, Enjoy Your Day Don't spend your day miserable. Have fun with those you care about. Have fun with your people and you might just find that everyone is more productive. 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 18, 20172 min

Ep 64Ep 64 - What I'm Working on For You...the Local Small Business Owner

Episode 64 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: What I'm Working on For You...the Local Small Business Owner Coming Soon From the Local Small Business Coach In today's episode: We discuss the various projects that I am working on and hope to deliver this year for you, the local small business owners. Upcoming courses and videos and a few other things. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 64 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 17, 201713 min

Ep 63Ep 63 – Do You Need a Website for Your Local Small Business

Episode 63 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: Do You Need a Website for Your Local Small Business How Do Your Customers Find You? In today's episode: We discuss why it is critical that you have a website for your local small business. We go over the 3 roadblocks of lack of time, lack of money and what the heck should you have on it. For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 63 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 15, 201717 min

Ep 62EP 62 - How to Achieve Work Life Balance

Episode 62 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today's Topic: How to Achieve Work Life Balance Spend More Time with Your Family & Recharging Your Batteries In today's episode: We discuss why we all need to find work / life balance and what I have found helps me and my struggle through the years of finding my own work / life balance For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 62 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast 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 10 Questions Every Small Business Owner Needs to Ask to Evaluate their Business - WORKBOOK 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 ~~~

Feb 13, 201715 min