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Ep 339Hiring for Your "Why" and Not Just the Job

Hiring for Your "Why" and Not Just the Job When you hire for your "why" you end up getting an employee who is fired up to help you with your mission. When you hire for the job you get someone who is there for a paycheck. Which type of employee would you prefer? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course OTHER HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 24, 202013 min

Ep 338Gross Profit vs Net Profit

Gross Profit vs Net Profit Do you know the difference between your gross profit and your net profit? Keep in mind, Sales – COGs – Expenses = Net Profit. Your Gross Profit is before your expenses. Make sure you keep this in mind before you start counting the money you've "made". Net profit is the true measure of how successful you are. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course OTHER HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 20, 202011 min

Ep 337If You Confuse You Lose

If You Confuse You Lose Are You Confusing Your Customers or Clients? If you are giving them way too many options, then you are! Don't believe me? Think about what happens when someone asks you where you want to go to eat. Too many options cause you not to want to pick something, but given 3 options, you pick quickly. Let's discuss how you are creating confusion for your customers. Want to dive in deeper? Check out Story Brand by Donald Miller– (Amazon affiliate link) ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course OTHER HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 17, 202020 min

Ep 336Your Accountant is Your Business Partner - Start Using Them!

Your Accountant is Your Business Partner - Start Using Them! If you have or use an accountant or bookkeeper then you want to make sure you are using them to your advantage. Don't just take what they give you and toss it on the desk. Open it up and sit down with them to understand what your numbers are telling you. They can be a great asset to your team! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course OTHER HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 13, 202013 min

Ep 335Why Every Local Small Business Owner Should Read the eMyth Revisited

Why Every Local Small Business Owner Should Read the eMyth Revisited Why is the eMyth Revisited the #1 book recommended for small business owners? What nuggets are inside that will help you take your business to the next level? In this episode we will take a look at working "on" your business vs just "in", we will discuss the technician, manager & entrepreneur as well as the concepts of your business going from the infancy stage, through the expansion and maturity stages. All of which are covered in the eMyth book. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course OTHER HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 10, 202024 min

Ep 334Understanding the Business Owner Experience in Your Small Business

Understanding the Business Owner Experience in Your Small Business When I speak to business owners I have them walk me through their business through their eyes. Here is where I get to see what they see from people, to processes to their numbers. Do they see things through rose-colored glasses or do they see things as they truly are? If you invited someone into your business, what would they find? Let's discuss why this is important for you to learn how to do this. Can You Look at Your Business Objectively? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 6, 202024 min

Ep 333Understanding the Customer Experience in Your Small Business

Understanding the Customer Experience in Your Small Business One of the most important things you can do in your business is to view it through the eyes of your customer or client. Let's face it, we are way to close emotionally and will often make excuses for what we see. Today I want to challenge you to take off your business owner hat and "walk" your business through your customer's eyes. What do they see? More importantly, what do they feel? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Feb 3, 202026 min

Ep 332KYBN: Understanding Your Profit & Loss Detail

KYBN: Understanding Your Profit & Loss Detail Now that you are starting to understand your Profit & Loss Income Statements, it is time to start learning more about your P&L detail pages. These pages can be confusing, but they are crucial to understanding the flow of money through your business. We will also discuss why you need a great relationship with your accountant and how you can help each other understand your business better. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 30, 202012 min

Ep 331A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words You are creating a business of value. You want to stand out over the competition. You want to justify your prices. One of the best tools in your toolbox is a great picture! Today we will discuss how you can use pictures you take during the workday and use them to covey the value your business offers and create some income streams as well! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 27, 202012 min

Ep 330KYBN: Getting Out of Personal & Business Debt

Getting Out of Personal & Business Debt Stop Taking Jobs Just to Pay Your Bills! Having been in debt over 2 million dollars, I understand that being in debt causes us to make decisions in our business that might not be best for the business. We take jobs we shouldn't and we deal with people we don't need to. Debt changes how we operate our business, not to mention takes away from the joys that having no debt can bring. How is debt hurting your business? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 23, 202021 min

Ep 329Stop Thinking Like a Victim in Your Business

Stop Thinking Like a Victim in Your Business Time for our bi-annual attitude check. Your success in your business has a trajectory that is tied to your attitude and how you show up each day. Having a victim mentality is not going to help you achieve your goals. Celebrate those wins and have those 5-minute pity parties, you can have both! But Stop Being a Victim! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 20, 202022 min

Ep 328Where Are Your Sales Coming From

KYBN: Where Are Your Sales Coming From? Let's take a look at your income sources and why it is important for you to break them out on your profit and loss statement. There is hidden information to help you grow not just your sales, but more importantly, your profits! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 16, 202021 min

Ep 327How to Turn Around the Family Business

Turning Around the Family Business Today we tackle a question on turning around the family business when the founder happens to be your dad and doesn't think anything needs to change. How do you go about making the changes to stop the bleeding and then take the business to the next level? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 13, 202033 min

Ep 326KYBN: Diving into Last Years Numbers

KYBN: Diving into Your Numbers Last Year As we close out the books on last year, it is time to grab those P&Ls and start diving in to look for the wins and losses for the year. Not just year totals, but also month totals. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 9, 20209 min

FAN FAVORITE: 17 Ways to Increase Profits

FAN FAVORITE: 17 Ways to Increase Your Profits Something came up that prevented me from recording a new episode, but here is a fan favorite from last year that is bound to give you some good ideas on increasing your profits! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 6, 202037 min

Ep 325Do This to Help Make Your Business Numbers Make Sense

Do This to Help Make Your Business Numbers Make Sense As you start to improve your knowledge of your business knowledge, you will want to make sure your Profit & Loss Statement is set up the correct way. You will want to make sure the categories are correct and ensure that the right items are captured under your cost of goods & expenses. Whether you do your bookkeeping or hire someone to do it for you, you will want to get this done asap! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Jan 2, 202016 min

Ep 324What Stood Out This Year Doing the Podcast & Coaching Sessions with Local Business Owners

What Stood Out This Year What Stood Out This Year Doing the Podcast & Coaching Sessions with Local Business Owners | As we close out another year, I thought I'd share a few of the things that stood out to me and how we can use the information for the new year. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 30, 201923 min

Ep 323You Have the Ability to Understand Your Business Numbers!

You Have the Ability to Understand Your Business Numbers! Stop telling yourself that you just don't understand numbers or math! You have the ability to learn. You just have had the wrong teachers/mentors in your life! Everyone has the ability to understand their numbers if they just ask better questions and seek out the best teachers for their style of learning. Stop making excuses! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 26, 201916 min

Ep 3225 Things to Work on When Business is Slower

5 Things to Work on When Business is Slower When you bust your butt all year, your brain automatically wants to rest when business slows down. The problem is, this is a great time to knock out all those things that you should be working on but never have time. Today we will take a look at how you can maximize this time and just a few of the things that you can work on to get a good jump start on the upcoming busy time. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 23, 201920 min

Ep 321Do You Have Money Laying Around in Your Business?

KYBN: Do You Have Money Laying Around in Your Business? Do you know how much money you have tied up in your inventory? It might be more than you think. Especially if you have a business that carries multiple versions of something. Do you have a garage full of products from old jobs? Is your truck full of parts? How much money do you have tied up in your business? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 19, 201919 min

Ep 320Does Your Business Grab Their Eyeballs?

Does Your Business Grab Their Eyeballs? How Can You Grab Your Potential Customer's Attention? Whether it is your website or a wrap on your vehicle, you want to make sure that your business is the first one to come to mind when they finally need a business like yours! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 16, 201916 min

Ep 319KYBN - More Sales Doesn't Necessarily Mean More Profits

KYBN - More Sales Doesn't Necessarily Mean More Profits I have a client that has already surpassed their entire sales from the year prior after just 10 months, the problem is, their profits are way off from the year prior. How does this happen and what he could have done differently and more importantly, what can you learn from his opportunity? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 12, 201918 min

Ep 318The One Weekly Appointment You Can't Miss in Your Small Business

The One Weekly Appointment You Can't Miss in Your Small Business Let's face it, you are crazy busy in your business. You are running and gunning from early AM till late PM. You always promise you will work ON your business, heck, you might even schedule the time. The problem is, it is the first meeting to get canceled when you are overwhelmed with work. I want to tell you that that is the last thing on earth you should do! This is the one meeting you just can't miss and might be costing you tons of profits! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 9, 20199 min

Ep 317KYBN - Using Your Numbers to Hit Sales Goal in Your Small Business

Using the 3 Buckets of Sales to Hit Your Sales Goal When you set a sales goal, you will want to run this goal through the 3 buckets of sales to identify what you need to do in each bucket to hit this goal. We have 3 ways to increase sales: Increase Customer Count, Increase Customer Frequency or Increase Dollar Average. But take the goal and using your business numbers run them through the buckets. We will walk through an example in today's episode. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 5, 201917 min

Ep 316Do You Have a Business, Job or Hobby?

Do You Have a Business, Job or Hobby? Are You a Wanna Be Business Owner? Just because you have a business, it doesn't mean you built and are building a business. Some of you have a business but you have just created a job for yourself. Some of you have a business that is really a hobby. How much effort are you putting into growing this gig into a "real" business? Today I rant about what you really want vs what you are really doing. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. By the way, don't forget to check out the - Know Your Business Numbers Course HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Dec 2, 201918 min

Ep 315Time for a Business Health Check!

Time for a Business Health Check! Every Quarter You Should Do a Quick Business Health Check. At a minimum, every 6 months. A Business Health Check is a quick down and dirty, 2-hour exercise to dive into your sales, profits, processes, and people to look for trends and opportunities. You get to walk away with a gameplan for the next quarter. By focusing on 2 or 3 key items, you will level up your business. Plus, don't forget to grab your FREE Business Health Check workbook below ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course FREE Business Health Check Workbook Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 28, 201924 min

Ep 314How to Motivate an Older, Mature Workforce?

How to Motivate an Older, Mature Workforce? How to Tap into the Experience of Long Term Employees | One of the amazing thing about having an older workforce is the amount of experience you have at your fingertips. The challenge for some is how do you motivate them? The key lies in that experience they bring to the table. An older workforce wants to feel appreciated and respected for the experience they have. They want to feel included. If you tap into this, you can have a very loyal, experienced, motivated team. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 25, 201922 min

Ep 313KYBN - How Much Money is that Referral Worth?

KYBN - How Much Money is that Referral Worth? In today's episode of knowing your business numbers, we will take a closer look at the impact of having 10 really good referral makers in our circle. Have you ever put pen to paper and realized how much money they bring to your business each year? Let's break down an example and you might be surprised. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 21, 201922 min

Ep 312Help Your Customers Get to Know You

Help Your Customers Get to Know You If people use the services and products of those they know, like and trust, then the question becomes, what can you do to help your customers/clients get to know you a little better. In this episode, we will take a closer look at how you can still keep your personal life personal, yet share a few things that others can connect to. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 18, 201920 min

Ep 311KYBN - The Power of Stacking

KYBN - The Power of Stacking Your Business Numbers History and trends teach us so much. Our business is no different. By taking your sales trends or trends with expenses, you can see opportunities not only across the months of the year but by stacking them year over year. What are the numbers telling you and how can you use this information to create even more sales & profits? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 14, 201916 min

Ep 310Create Instant Sales | Contact Your Past Customers / Clients

Create Instant Sales | Contact Your Past Customers / Clients Why Are You Not Grabbing This Low Hanging Fruit of Sales? Today we will discuss why you must reach out to your past customers / clients. These folks already love you and your business. Half the time they have been meaning to use you but haven't had time to call. You might be surprised at how many jobs you can add weekly by doing this one activity. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 11, 201916 min

Ep 309KYBN - How to Pay Yourself in Your Small Business

How to Pay Yourself in Your Small Business Most small business owners just pay themselves out of the money that is leftover through the month or even worse, they just pull money out as they go. You need to stop and realize that you are making money 1st as a "doer/employee" role then as the owner. You do this by taking a "fair" wage and include it in your gross margin so you can prepare for the future. Then and only if there is money at the end of the day after expenses, retained earnings and taxes, do you take an owner's draw. Let's take a closer look at how you do this and when. Employee Role First then Owners Draw is Best for Gross Margin Tracking ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 7, 201917 min

Ep 308Knowing vs Understanding

Knowing vs Understanding My favorite quote is: "Just because you know something, it doesn't mean you understand it". This sums up what I see all the time when trying to coach or train someone. We get hung up on what we think we know vs diving in deeper and trying to understand the "why" part. Why do we do it? Why is it important to make sure there isn't a better way? Change your hat from knowing to one of seeking to understand. The question becomes, are you coachable and open to new ideas and learning? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Nov 4, 201911 min

Ep 307KYBN - Use Your Business Numbers to set Your Business Goals

Use Your Business Numbers to set Your Business Goals Whenever you are setting business goals, it is critical that you are using your past history to set realistic yet aggressive goals going forward. By using your business numbers and breaking them down by month, you can set yourself up to hit the target by using what the data is telling you. So grab those P&Ls and let's get started getting ready for the months ahead! Your Past Performance Can Help You Set Great Goals ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 31, 201922 min

Ep 3065 Lessons Big Box Retailing Taught Me About Running a Small Business

5 Lessons Big Box Retailing Taught Me About Running a Small Business Having spent over 25 years in big-box retailing, I was surprised how much our big businesses and our small business have in common. In this episode, I'll share 5 of those lessons that all business owners can take away a nugget or two. You don't need to reinvent the wheel, just use the knowledge others have already learned. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 28, 201928 min

Ep 305KYBN - What is Your Balance Sheet | For Local Small Business Owners

What is Your Balance Sheet | For Local Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you might have heard about a balance sheet and how it is important to your business. Yet you have no clue what it even is. Maybe your accountant hands you one each month but it doesn't mean anything to you. Well let's break it down and help you understand this important sheet that is telling you the net worth of your small business ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 24, 201916 min

Ep 304Are Your Best People Really Your Best People?

Are Your Best People Really Your Best People? What does a "best" employee look like? Is it the fastest person? The person who you don't have to babysit? Someone great with customer service? What do you do if your "best" person also happens to always be late? Or maybe they cut corners? Are they still your "best" employee? Let's discuss ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 21, 201917 min

Ep 303KYBN - Retained Earnings in Your Small Business

Retained Earnings in Your Small Business What are Retained Earnings and Why are they so critical in your small business? They are the key to growing your business without debt, critical for your business to get through slower times and extremely important to riding out the unexpected hiccups that occur. Let's dive in and discuss further. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 17, 201915 min

Ep 302Setting Up Your Local Small Business for Success in the New Year

Setting Up Your Local Small Business for Success in the New Year As we wind up the current year, it is time to not only finish up strong but look back at the #1 thing that prevented you from taking your business to the next level. We are going to discuss how to spend the next 60 days focused on repairing that leak in our profits so we can set up the business for tremendous success in the new year! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 14, 201920 min

Ep 301KYBN - The #1 Calculation all Local Small Business Owners Need to Know

The #1 Calculation all Local Small Business Owners Need to Know If I could drill into every local small business owner's head one simple calculation, this is the one. It is so simple yet so powerful and can make a huge difference in the profits they are experiencing. Want More Profits? Then Learn this Calculation! What is it? I guess you will have to take a listen. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 10, 201924 min

Ep 300Thoughts After 300 Episodes of the Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Thoughts After 300 Episodes of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Wow! 300 Episodes of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast in the books! I'll share the journey and some of the key things I've learned about my badass tribe! My Passion for Our Local Small Business Owners is Even Stronger! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 7, 201929 min

Ep 299KYBN - How to Set Up a Good, Better Best Offering and Make Money!

How to Set Up a Good, Better Best Offering and Make Money! Using Your Business Numbers to Create Profitable Offerings in Your Small Business. By Running the Numbers, You Will Ensure that You Set Yourself Up to Hit Your Profit Goals and at the same time drive sales that offer more value. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Oct 3, 201922 min

Ep 298What is Possible in Your Local Small Business?

What is Possible in Your Local Small Business? What is Your 5 Year Vision and What Would it Take to Make it Happen in Just 3 Years? What Has to be True? Are you finding that your vision is limited by what you are seeing other's do? Dream Big! What is possible? This week we discuss how to take that vision and speed it up. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 30, 201917 min

Ep 297KYBN - Get Those Marketing Dollars Working for You

Get Those Marketing Dollars Working for You! Do you know what your return is on your marketing/advertising dollars is? Do you know what your breakeven point is for each dollar you spend? In today's episode, we will dive in deeper on how to get the most out of these critical dollars you spend in your business! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 26, 201924 min

Ep 296Should You Try a Temp Agency in Your Small Local Business?

Should You Try a Temp Agency in Your Small Local Business? Many local businesses haven't looked into the possibility of using a temp agency. In this week's episode, we will take a look at some of the reasons you might want to see if this is a good option for you in your business. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 23, 201912 min

Ep 295KYBN - Pay Attention to Your Reoccurring Revenue

Pay Attention to Your Reoccurring Business What if You Could Have a Set Amount of Income Each Month? This is exactly what reoccurring revenue can provide you. A set amount of money that you know will be there each month if you continue to tend to those folks and always replace any losses. Even better, how can you grow this part of your business? When was the last time you crunched the numbers to see what you can count on or build going forward? ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 19, 201919 min

Ep 294Don't Forget Who Brought You to the Party!

Don't Forget Who Brought You to the Party! Each of us has a person or multiple folks that have helped us get our business off the ground. We owe them a debt of gratitude for helping us blow up our business. Once our business blows up, we get busy and stop giving that VIP treatment to those that brought us to the party and soon that business starts to die off. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 16, 201920 min

Ep 293KYBN - How to Set a Sales Goal from Your Profit Goal

Use Your P&L Statement to Hit Your Profit Goal Have a Profit Goal? Figure Out Your Sales Goal to Hit It! Your Profit & Loss Income Statement has some great stuff to help you hit the profit goals of your business. By just using the percentages from your sales, COGS, expenses, and profit, you can work backward and determine what sales you need and what your COGS & expenses will typically run to hit that goal. We will even walk through an example so you can see how easy it is. How crazy would it be to know exactly what you need to do to hit the profit goals you have! Don't just survive, time to thrive! ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 12, 201920 min

Ep 292Stop Blaming Your Competition!

Stop Blaming Your Competition! It's Not Your Competitions Fault You Lack Business. There is plenty of pie to go around. The slices are so thin, yet we want to think that our competition is hogging up the entire thing, so we hop in our car and try and build the business in other areas that has just as much if not more competition! It is crazy. Let's discuss what you can learn from your competition and how you can use them to improve your business. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 9, 201926 min

Ep 291KYBN - Profits First and Why in Your Local Small Business

Profits First and Why Why settle for what is left at the end of the month? You are doing it all backward. What if you could pay yourself first and then figure out what you need to run the business? Today we dive into why you want to start thinking Profits First and what bank accounts can help you stay on track. ~~~~ 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 personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS The Know Your Business Numbers Course Youtube Channel – Training for Local Small Business Owners Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Email me at [email protected] Visit the Local Small Business Coach website 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

Sep 5, 201929 min