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There’s nothing better than having a Small Business Show listener reach out to us with a request to be on the show. Recently, we were contacted by a listener via LinkedIn with a compelling message about his experience starting and selling a Small Business and about the challenges of being in the ticketing and live event business that was completely shut down due to Covid. Evan Samet founded TicketInsider in 2013 and after experiencing significant success, he sold the company in 2018. Evan is now the VP of Purchase and Marketing at Key Investment Group, another ticketing and VIP experience company. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as we take a deep dive into the ticketing and live event business to learn how they are surviving during Covid and their plans to thrive once live events return. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #304 for Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Please…Review The Small Business Show Evan Samet, Founder of TicketINsider, Vice President of Purchasing & Marketing at Key Investment Group A surprise 100% return for tickets at Toad’s Place starts a business! They canceled Wimbledon! Stop and ask: What does your company actually do? 00:13:11 SPONSOR: Issuu. The All-In-One Tool To Create & Distribute Great-Looking Content. Get Issuu for free or get 50% off a Premium account. Both at Issuu.com/podcast with promo code SBS. 00:15:13 SPONSOR: TextExpander lets you be both efficient and accurate. TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year! The live entertainment business returns? Marc Geiger Claustrophobia Economy Here comes the Roaring Twenties! Hiring advice: Find people smarter than you Always work on your business skills Know that you’re valuable elsewhere We Love Mistakes! Mistake: Don’t always be the expert Advice: Have another stream of revenue SBS 304 Outtro Find Evan Samet on LinkedIn The post Evan Samet – Perseverance in the Time of Covid – Small Business Show 304 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

There’s so much to figure out with digital marketing on social channels like Facebook and Instagram. Techniques for finding success need to be continually measured and updated since what worked a few months ago may no longer have an impact. Finding a trusted source for help can be a challenge. Joining us today on The Small Business Show is the Founder and CEO of Divine Social. Traci Reuter has decades of sales and marketing experience and now focuses her expertise on helping companies create and focus their strategies for digital marketing success. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #303 for Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Creating Facebook, Insta, Pinterest campaigns with Traci Reuter from Divine Social Entrepreneurship: Start out of necessity, continue for the freedom (or flexibility) The allure of predictability Evergreen advertising funnel – Three pillars Building audience Create engagement Generate conversions Bring your customers into your ecosystem first SPONSOR: Headspace. You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit HeadSpace.com/SBS to get started. SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $100 credit. Warm Up your customer before you convert “I have yet to see a business where video doesn’t work” 80% of all video is watched with the volume off When it’s screaming at you, trust your gut. With Amazon (and others) “You don’t own the customer relationship” Action: Create a video with a call to action, then let it run for a month “Just because it fails doesn’t mean it didn’t work.” If you’re spending more than $3k/month on social Email Traci: [email protected] for your free 15-minute call Traci Reuter from Divine Social DivineSocial.com/SBS Review SBS (please! The post Traci Reuter – Founder of Divine Social – Small Business Show Episode 303 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

As Small Business owners, we are all laser-focused on creating healthy and profitable businesses as part of the path to living a Charmed Life. But what about building your own personal brand? Expanding off of your business success to create a network of success based just on who you are. Today on the show, we are joined by one of our favorite guests to discuss the art of personal branding. Brian Burke is the Founder and Chief Mac Man at SellYourMac.com, Founder of RenewedMacs.com, he’s a Board Member and Technology Chair for the Adopt a Class Foundation, and he’s pretty much the most active person you will find on LinkedIn with over 14,000 followers. He’s the guy in the bright blue suit with the huge smile on his face, and today, we’re going to talk about Brian’s take on the power of building your personal brand. Join your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, as we take a deep dive into what it takes to build a successful personal brand and vast LinkedIn network. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #302 for Wednesday, November 11, 2020 “Nice to be good for something.” 00:03:59 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year Brian Burke – Sell Your Mac.com and RenewedMacs.com Building and Maintaining Your Personal Brand Facebook vs. LinkedIn The work of Amassing Your Following Persistence and Consistency That 30-to-60 minute window Overnight success takes at least a year Giving Back Inspire engagement Brian is in Our Mistakes Book! Jonathan Palmer LinkedIn Video Tips Be authentic Just start writing Visit Brian Burke on LinkedIn – Sell Your Mac.com and RenewedMacs.com SBS Outtro Find us [email protected] Review us! businessshow.co/reviews     The post Brian Burke – Personal Branding and LinkedIn Success – Small Business Show Episode 302 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Small Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some of us want to build companies with large teams of employees and multiple locations while others want to be solopreneurs to create a Charmed Life without those responsibilities. Joining us on the show today is Lise Cartwright, founder of Hustle and Groove, Author, and creative business strategist. Lise has built her success around creating content, helping Small Businesses create compelling messages, and empowering others to build revenue streams that bring freedom and flexibility to their lives. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they learn about self-publishing, content creation, side hustles, and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #301 for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 00:01:22 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $100 credit. Interview with Lise Cartwright, Founder of Hustle and Groove Finding Magic everywhere From freelance writing to self-publishing The first student of Self Publishing School The definition of success and the value of systems [10 min mark when Dave’s talking, mute Lise] Success is a function of mindset “Do I feel aligned and equipped to do what I’m about to do?” Otter.ai transcription service Focus on your Friends and Gilmore Girls The Law of Value (from Stratospheric Success) Empower and inspire — maybe even teach for free! Your priority vs. priorities Take a beat each week to reflect JST Mindfulness — Just Sit There Voxer Human Design Self-programming What’s my immediate next step? What’s the opportunity here? How does it get any bigger than this? Find Lise Cartwright on LinkedIn and Hustle and Groove Evan Carmichael’s Your One Word Review Small Business Show The post Lise Cartwright – Hustle and Groove – Small Business Show 301 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

It’s the 300th episode of The Small Business Show! We start this special episode with a conversation about some of the most important lessons we have learned over the past 6-years of recordings and guests. Then it’s on to a great interview! Want people to remember your name? Feed them. Our guest today has built a business around making a great impression on your current and potential customers with branded boxes of goodness that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Chelsea Martin is the Co-Owner of Noms Bake Shop where they specialize in connecting you with your customers on an entirely different level than standard marketing techniques. Since we all love cookies, I’m especially interested in learning about how they have created a business around something so important to all of us. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as we learn why Noms isn’t really a cookie company after all. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #300 for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 300 Episodes of SBS Takeaways from 300 Episodes 00:01:50 Support Is Available SCORE 00:03:17 That which is monitored is managed 00:04:16 Avoiding fear-based decisions 00:05:10 The opportunity of telling your story 00:06:51 The idea of action 00:08:44 Learn how to give great customer service 00:10:03 Reminding myself that I’m good at this! 00:11:30 The value of resilience and grit 00:13:55 There’s less risk than you think 00:16:47 Turn off your TV! 00:17:56 What do you want to know? [email protected] 00:18:14 SPONSOR: BuildHR. Sync up with Kelly, Your HR Nerd. Text (720) 513-2474 to sign up. 00:19:58 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:22:30 Making Great Impressions with Chelsea Martin from Noms Bake Shop 00:24:52 One, Two, World Domination! Recalibrating the Cookie 00:32:40 Delegating From Hobby to Job Putting Duct Tape on the ground to map out the space 00:39:56 Blending work and family conversation 00:43:11 Realizing who you are as a company 00:45:10 Coming up with your boxing and branding 00:47:10 Listen to people, Stay true to your brand 00:53:40 It was a learning opportunity 01:00:20 Action: Listen to your people 01:03:36 Find Chelsea at GetNoms.com SBS Outtro Review The Small Business Show   The post Chelsea Martin – Noms Bake Shop – Small Business Show Episode 300 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Today we get to focus on one of my least favorite, yet arguably most important topics for Small Business owners. Managing your accounting and cash flow is critically important to make your business successful and to keep it healthy. The reason accounting isn’t my favorite topic is that I am just not very good at it. I have focused most of my business efforts on the top line of sales and growth – not always the best technique. Today I am looking forward to learning more about how choosing the right CPA and advisor can help achieve better results and help business owners take their companies to the next level. To help educate us today we are joined by Courtney DeRonde, a Managing Partner from TDT CPA’s and Advisors. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #299 for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 00:01:07 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $100 credit. Courtney DeRonde, Managing Partner from TDT’s CPAs and Advisors “Sales is the oxygen of your business” Accountants are Advisors “I know what we do and how we help…” Dig Into the Data: How does your business make money? What are your margins? Which customers make you the most money? Have visibility into your cash flow If you don’t want to pay any tax, don’t make any money Safe Harbor Tax Payments We Love Mistakes Learn your own Emotional Intelligence Transactional Relationship vs. Customer Relationship Stop waiting for certainty! … because you’re going to be moving backward Find Courtney… and get a free guide! TDTPC.com/Blindspot Text BLINDSPOT to 33777 [email protected] Review Us! The post Courtney De Ronde – TDT CPAs and Advisors – Small Business Show 299 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We are flooded with information each day – articles, headlines, podcasts, news, and more. Today, our guest runs several businesses built around curating this flood of content into something worthwhile to read or listen to. Stories that have lasting value, and that can change your life. Uri Bram is the CEO of The Browser and The Listener – businesses built around curation that we are excited to learn more about. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #298 for Wednesday, October 14, 2020 00:01:14 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year Uri Bram, CEO of The Browser, The Listener, The Viewer We need curation! The Plan: Flow with Everything Make Yourself the Hub of Uncommon Experiences Be intentional with your business, with your metrics We Love Mistakes! We’ll only recommend something if it’s still going to be interesting in ten years Identify Mistakes of Omission The Bootstrapper’s Dilemma Uri Bram: “I make things out of thoughts.” Sort out your problems first. SBS 298 Outtro The post Uri Bram CEO of The Browser – Small Business Show Episode 298 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Interested in starting a Small Business selling private-label products on Amazon and other marketplaces? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they meet Janis Carmena of Ecommerce Queen Bee. Janis shares her story of success that has led her to help others succeed with private-label sales. There’s a ton of great tips on this episode that you don’t want to miss! Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and join the conversation. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #297 for Wednesday, October 7, 2020 00:01:22 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $100 credit. 00:03:02 Janis Carmena, Ecommerce Queen Bee, Vanisle Trading Retail Arbitrage, a How To! Then to Private Label “What Can I Learn from this Thousand Dollar Mistake?” Sad Turtle Straw Video No Straw Challenge Alibaba To Find Your Manufacturer Find a way to make yourself stand out Test on Facebook Marketplace FIRST, then once you’ve got your product, order 1,000 and sell on Amazon A better, silicone tip Go for Perception — if it looks high quality, it will sell better. Build trust with yourself! Use Sales Funnels to Meet Your Customers “Get 50% off of Amazon” with a Facebook ad. “To use the promo code, search for [x]” Outsource anything outside your area of expertise “You cannot scale a business being a solopreneur.” ActiveCampaign for Email Lists with Automations ClickFunnels Rolodex Helium10 or Jungle Scout Listen to our interview with Greg Mercer of JungleScout NoTraceBags Advice: Don’t Get Stuck in Analysis Paralysis! Just get the samples. Find Janis Free Boot Camp – ecommercequeenbee.com Join the boot camp! Selling on Amazon Mastermind Group Small Business Pocket Guides The post Ecommerce Queen Bee – Janis Carmena – Small Business Show Episode 297 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today on The Small Business Show as we discuss ways to make your customer service solutions remarkable. Learn about the Two Tokens concept of customer service and how it is used to diffuse conflict and get customers back on your side when problems occur. Also discussed is how to empower your employees to make the right kinds of customer service decisions, how to use templates to be sure your support messages are cohesive, and much more. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #296 for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 00:01:00 Relaunching our Facebook Group 00:01:55 Every Business is the Customer Service Business 00:04:59 Earn Loyalty: Solve Your Customers’ Problems 00:08:08 Discover Your Business’s Convenience Points 00:10:20 Two Tokens Concept of Customer Service 00:17:24 Today’s Sponsor: Please Review our Partnerships Books (and we’ll even reimburse you if you like!) 00:19:25 De-escalate the conflict 00:24:29 Empower your Employees 00:28:00 Make your message remarkable Use TextExpander to invoke your magic phrases and make your customers your champions! Use emojis and exclamation points, or whatever works for your personality. 00:33:10 Define your escalation path, including the end. Offer a $50 Amazon Gift Card 00:38:16 Pacing and Leading your Customers 00:39:08 SBS 296 Outtro Review the show, please! The post Creating Remarkable Customer Service – Small Business Show 296 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

It’s time for your questions on The Small Business Show! On this episode Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean take on three topics that need solutions including providing health care for you and your employees, taking loans from family members, and when the right time to hire new employees. Join us and then visit the Small Business Support Group to join the conversation! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #295 for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 [email protected] 00:03:25 Charles: What do you two do about health insurance for yourselves, your families, and your employees? Find an Independent Insurance Agent Health Markets to find an Agent 00:17:30 Bill: Should I borrow $50K from my father-in-law? File a UCC Financing Statement with Your State Promisory Note Template Partnerships Can Kill You! Who guarantees the loan? 00:27:26 SPONSOR: BuildHR. Sync up with Kelly, Your HR Nerd. Text (720) 513-2474 to sign up. 00:29:30 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. 00:30:54 Will: When do you hire that second/third/fourth employee? “Hire an assistant and double your income” Go for it! 00:44:01 SBS 295 Outtro [email protected] The post Listener Questions about Health Insurance, Family Funding and Hiring – Small Business Show episode 295 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Love them or hate them, meetings are a necessary part of running your Small Business. So how do you structure your meetings to make them successful, efficient, and productive? On this episode of The Small Business Show, join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they take a deep dive into the strategies they have used to make the most of meetings. Important questions will be answered, such as do you need to actually have a meeting and who really needs to attend along with proven techniques to have the best meeting you can. Listen in, then join us at the Small Business Support group to get your questions answered! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #294 for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 00:01:14 Send us your feedback to [email protected] Shannon Jean on LinkedIn Dave Hamilton on LinkedIn 00:04:40 Meeting Strategies Does the meeting need to happen? Why? With whom? Do I need to be there? 00:10:57 Create the environment of contribution Bring one question “You and I need to be quieter” Start it and leave. Get yourself out of the way. 00:16:32 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:18:32 SPONSOR: Direct Mail for Mac Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. 00:20:49 Managing Meeting Time On-time starts Keeping everyone on track On-time endings Stand everyone up Rose and Thorn What’s working? What’s NOT working? Allow for emotional release 00:32:14 Business Therapy: How do we get interaction in our Facebook group? Rebranding The Small Business Support Group [email protected] 00:37:39 SBS 294 Outtro Small Business Show Guides The post Successful Meeting Strategies — Small Business Show 294 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Why do some people seem to be so lucky? Can you make yourself luckier than others? How can luck impact your Small Business? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean today for episode 293 of the Small Business Show to answer these questions and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #293 for Wednesday, September 9, 2020 00:02:16 Topic: Amplifying Luck Let the Good Stuff in! Luck is a State of Mind The Power of Positive Thinking “Expect the best, and luck will find you” The User Manual for Life: Control your own reality 00:06:44 Compartmentalize Your Life Learn about compartmentalization: 00:11:11 SPONSOR: OTIS. Your New Digital Marketing Assistant. Get $25 Ad Credit at MeetOTIS.com/sbs 00:13:26 SPONSOR: PDFPen from Smile. Whether you’re on the road or at your desk, need advanced editing features or just want to sign and email back a contract, PDFpen has you covered. 00:15:20 Prepare Your Network The Humble Rock Star Dichotomy 00:19:11 Be comfortable taking risks – help with getting comfortable with risk. 00:24:46 Prepare Your Business Have cash reserves Have systems in place to run your current business Have your own system of reminders to keep you on track Begin and end your day with two questions How much cash is in the bank? How much cash did I generate today? 00:31:30 Take all the swings! Make yourself stand out by trying harder than others Brian Burke from SellYourMac on Small Business Show Small Business Show 290 00:34:48 SBS 293 The post Attracting and Amplifying Luck – Small Business Show episode 293 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Managing failure is a huge part of being a successful Small Business owner. How you work through failure, how you frame those failures in the stories you share with others and the story inside of your head are all a part of building your talent stack and learning as you take risks. On this episode of The Small Business Show, join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they discuss ways to use the power of failure to propel your way towards success. In this episode, we will revisit the powerful Success List concept and get a chance to review Shannon’s Failure Resume. Listen in, learn, and then share your own tips by contacting us! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #292 for Thursday, September 3, 2020 Let’s Fail! 00:03:30 Looking for every success 00:04:13 We have the luxury of creating our own stories How do we get THROUGH this? 00:08:20 I’m/You’re a Loser — Framing your outlook 00:11:17 SPONSOR: OTIS. Your New Digital Marketing Assistant. Get $25 Ad Credit at MeetOTIS.com/sbs 00:13:12 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Failing and Sharing 00:14:38 Tip: When you get bad news, tell someone 00:18:10 Tip: Use Humor and some Self-Deprecation 00:20:26 Success List! 00:23:12 Beware swinging only for the fences 00:26:11 Business Wars: Fred Smith of FedEx 00:31:06 SBS Outtro Leave us a review [email protected] The post Embracing Failure to Achieve Success – Small Business Show Episode 292 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Being comfortable and confident speaking in front of people is an important part of Small Business success. Many of us find the idea of speaking in front of people to be uncomfortable at the least and sometimes downright terrifying. So, how do we get over these fears and add public speaking to our talent stack? Today on The Small Business Show we are connecting with Victoria Lioznyansky, Founder of Brilliant Speakers Academy to learn how to not only overcome fears of public speaking but to how to enjoy it and thrive in situations that require it. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #291 for Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Victoria Lioznyansky from Brilliant Speakers Academy Everyone starts terrified Not Victoria’s first rodeo Web development, Real Estate, Nutty Scientists Franchise I know enough to deliver something truly valuable My perspective matters Nothing Compares 2 U 00:20:24 SPONSOR: OTIS. Your New Digital Marketing Assistant. Get $25 Ad Credit at MeetOTIS.com/sbs 00:22:32 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:20:24 Public Speaking is Everything Approaching Fear from the Mindset Perspective All The World’s a Stage! Read: The E-Myth Revisited Mistake: Bringing a partner into an existing business with just a handshake Dealing with a “Hijacker” 1. “We’ll deal with it later” 2. Put Blinders On Next time you’re “walking on stage”: focus on being a giver to your audience. Find Victoria Lioznyansky at Brilliant Speakers Academy Partnerships Pocket Guide Vulnerability Connects us With People The post Victoria Lioznyansky – Brilliant Speakers Academy – Small Business Show Episode 291 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean for a special episode of The Small Business Show where we argue that your actions far outweigh the importance of your idea when you are seeking Small Business Success. We then jump into a discussion about the mistakes we have made (so far!) with marketing our Mistakes Small Business Pocket Guide. The show wraps up with a discussion about Common Sense and why it may not be as common as you think. Listen in to episode 290 of The Small Business Show and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to get your questions answered and join in the discussion. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #290 for Wednesday, August 19, 2020 00:01:32 Find Yourself a Not-Terrible-Idea Then focus on the metamorphosis from Idea to Implementation “We own small businesses.” The Millionaire Next Door 00:12:59 SPONSOR: Direct Mail for Mac Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. 00:15:08 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:16:39 The Mistakes of Marketing Mistakes “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” Buy Mistakes! 00:29:34 Common Sense isn’t Always So Common 00:36:14 SBS 290 Outtro [email protected] Would you Please Review the show? The post Actions are Greater Than Ideas – Small Business Show 290 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

I am always excited when I can combine two topics that I really love: Small Business and outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and camping. Today on the show we get to meet Adam Gifford, Founder, and CEO of TackleHack, an online marketplace for outdoor enthusiasts. What I love about TackleHack is there seems to be a focus on small-batch craftsman businesses that make products you are just not going to find from giant online resellers. Let’s meet Adam and learn more about TackleHack! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #289 for Wednesday, August 12, 2020 00:01:24 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:03:13 SPONSOR: BuildHR. Don’t leave your HR to be ad-hoc or in addition to your job. Hire a Professional HR Team for less than a Full-Time Hire. Adam Gifford from TackleHack Are you the smartest person in the room? Form a Team Build a Double-sided marketplace Surprised by the pain point Finding the purpose in your credibility Brad Luttrell on Small Business Show Instagram and GoWild Small Business Show’s Book about Mistakes Balancing customer needs vs. wants “It’s not ‘no’, it’s just ‘not right now.’” TAKE ACTION: Write it Down! Quartet Glass Whiteboard SBS 289 Outtro Find Adam Gifford on LinkedIn or at tacklehack.com   The post Adam Gifford – Founder of TackleHack.com – Small Business Show Episode 289 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

This week, Dave is spending time with his family before his kids head back to college so we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2018. As you may have heard, we are on a mission to make the term Small Business into a verb, since so much action is involved in running your business. In this episode, it’s all about actions you can take to make the daily grind of running your business a little easier. In episode 168, we had a listener call us out on some of our more optimistic shows about living the Charmed Life of a Small Business owner. This avid listener asked us to talk more about when things go wrong and how to get through tough times. This show is all about the daily grind of jumping from one problem to the next with tips and techniques that we have used to keep moving forward. This episode of the Small Business Show is sponsored by Linode. Get a $20 credit just for signing up as an SBS listener! The post Powering Through the Daily Grind of Your Small Business – Small Business Show Episode 288 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Having the opportunity to create your own reality is one of the best parts of being a Small Business owner. Your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have been encouraging our listeners to lead a “Charmed Life” for the past 5-years as we have shared the importance of your mindset, framing, and story to create a system of success to build the life you want. Joining us today is an expert in the field of transforming your mindset, building your confidence, and helping you create success. Michele Molitor has helped thousands of clients break through barriers to success – she is an experienced Executive Coach, a best-selling author, Founder of Nectar Consulting, and a Rapid Transformational Therapist. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to discuss the show!   00:00:00 Small Business Show #287 for Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Michele Molitor from Nectar Consulting Found a coach and loved it so much, changed careers! From a Family of Entrepreneurs Get out of your own way Rapid Transformational Therapy 00:13:46 SPONSOR: BuildHR. Don’t leave your HR to be ad-hoc or in addition to your job. Hire a Professional HR Team for less than a Full-Time Hire. Creating your Upward Spiral TAKE ACTION: Write it on a sticky: “I am enough, I believe in myself, I can do this But… affirmations are just one tool in the whole toolbox. We love mistakes! Don’t be afraid to ask for help COVID Resources from Michele Find Michele Molitor at Nectar Consulting Join Michele’s Rewire for Success Facebook Group The post Michele Molitor – Founder of Nectar Consulting – Small Business Show Episode 287 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

There is one powerful way to improve your Small Business that we talk about frequently on The Small Business Show: taking ACTION. When you step away from talking and set your ideas aside to take action, you will set in motion powerful waves of awesomeness throughout your Small Business. In this episode, your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, discuss some of their favorite action items that can have an immediate and powerful positive impact on your business. Join us as we share the actions we use ourselves, and as we introduce a brand new verb that we think you should start thinking about! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #286 for Wednesday, July 22, 2020 00:02:16 Our new Publishing Business — Small Business Guides Mistakes, The Foundation of Your Small Business Change the Cover 00:06:59 Don’t Forget to Humble Yourself 00:08:33 Sharing Actionable Tips 00:09:34 Shannon Tip #1: Get Up and Walk Around “What would make your work better?” and then Implement Either implement or empower the employee to implement 00:14:36 Dave Tip #1: Check your bank account balance every day That which is monitored is managed. 00:17:54 SPONSOR: Direct Mail for Mac Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. 00:20:26 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. 00:22:11 Shannon Tip #2: Get Your Story Out There Create your own robust library of content to increase your credibility Start it as a Facebook post, then put it on your own website instead! Grammarly will set you free! 00:27:11 Dave Tip #2: Hack Your Brain, Let Your Calendar Run Your Life You can decide what future-you does! 00:30:23 Shannon Tip #3: Control Your Business’s Social Media Create a Facebook Business Page Create a LinkedIn Business Page TechDefenders LinkedIn Page Claim Your Google MyBusiness Page 00:33:06 Dave Tip #3: Stop trusting your memory You won’t remember to do something later. Trust us! 00:37:17 Shannon Tip #3: Turn “Small Business” into a verb Make it an action! 00:41:58 SBS 286 Outtro The post Actions you can take NOW to improve your Small Business – Small Business Show Episode 286 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Getting your business noticed is a constant challenge. Where do you advertise? What’s the best way to connect with potential customers, and how do you maximize your limited advertising dollars to help grow your Small Business? I have asked myself these questions over and over with each Small Business that I have owned. Joining us today to help us answer those questions is Taylor Jacobson, a marketing expert that specializes in helping Small Businesses get noticed using various techniques that he is going to share with us today. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #285 for Friday, July 17, 2020 00:02:16 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:03:39 Taylor Jacobson — Small Business Marketing and Bait by Jake Random Read: The New Rules of Marketing and PR For everyone who needs marketing advice: What are your goals? Is it sales? Or is it branding? Either way we need a plan For sales: Then you need funnels. Where is your audience? Find your audience, and then start! Iterate later. Telling Your Business’s Story Your goal is trust Using video to promote your small business. Mistake: not asking for help. Take action: Get your phone, set it up to record video, and talk to the camera for 3-5 minutes about your company. What do you do? How are you better than your competitors? What do you do best? Stop. Watch it back. SBS 285 Outtro Find Taylor on LinkedIn Buy our Book! There’s a 99-cent deal! The post Taylor Jacobson – Small Business Marketing – Small Business Show Episode 285 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Cash is the lifeblood of every Small Business. Without enough cash, or enough data to manage your cash flow decisions, your Small Business is not going to succeed. We are always looking at new tools and techniques to help us understand what is going on with our cash situation – tools that can help us plan for our cash needs and make decisions that make sense. Today we’re going to learn about a service that is built around strengthening Small Business spending and expense management with the CEO of Bento for Business, Guido Shulz. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they learn all about Bento for Business and their unique solution to ending “Cash Leakage” from your Small Business!       00:00:00 Small Business Show #284 for Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Mac Geek Gab 00:02:18 SPONSOR: Direct Mail for Mac Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. 00:04:25 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. Guido Shulz, CEO of Bento for Business Cash management: Corporate Cards with limits for type of transaction, time, and more Prevent cash leakage Good habits are easy to grow, but hard to implement after the fact Keep it simple, digestible, and get the key things right in the client experience. Advice: Be aware of where you’re at in time and space. Know who your audience is. How well does your service match your audience? What are your own business’s operating metrics? SBS 284 Outtro Guido Shulz on LinkedIn Bento for Business [email protected] Leave us a 5-Star Review The post Guido Shulz CEO of Bento for Business – Small Business Show Episode 284 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

There are not many places I enjoy more than hiking along a river with a fishing pole or sitting in a duck blind with friends. Since I also love Small Business, I am always interested in meeting people that have created businesses in the outdoor space. Bringing together a love of outdoor activities like fishing and hunting with a revenue-generating business model seems like a dream come true to me. Today we get to meet a business owner that has done just that. Brad Luttrell is the Cofounder of the GoWild social commerce platform for outdoor enthusiasts. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they learn about how Brad and his team have created GoWild.         00:00:00 Small Business Show #283 for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Connect with Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean on LinkedIn 00:02:25 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Welcome to the Banter Brothers! Brad Luttrell from GoWild, the Hunting, Fishing & Outdoors app MLM for Dudes Casually discussing “various levels of failures” Starting a business to avoid the BS Finding good co-founders “We didn’t execute, so we didn’t deserve any of that.” Building a “content” platform instead of a “follower” platform Reddit for the Outdoors “I’m competing against your email” Biggest obstacle: the idea you can’t do everything. Social Commerce is the Next Big Thing The Restless Native podcast, and Gearbox Talk Advice: Build a company roadmap Include milestones, define each step Find Brad Luttrell on LinkedIn SBS 283 Outtro We Need Your Reviews – Get a free book! [email protected] The post Brad Luttrell – Co-Founder of GoWild – Small Business Show Episode 283 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We love learning about things we know nothing about. With both of your hosts having been with their spouses for decades, the world of online dating is a mystery to us. And while that’s a good thing for us, it seems like online dating apps have taken over the world of starting new relationships. Do you agree? Join us today as we meet Amanda McGrew, Founder of the Playoff Dating App that specializes in connecting athletes together for a lifetime of bliss – at least that’s the plan. We are looking forward to learning about the online dating scene, the App development process, and all about running a Small Business in this space. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a few moments to leave us a review – it helps us bring you more great content like this!   Shannon Jean 0:00 Greetings, everybody. Today we get to talk about dating something we know nothing about, at least not in today’s or not anymore. Yeah, that’s a good I think that’s a good thing or you know, a great thing. Very happy to not have to know about it. And I, the only thing I know about it is very different than when we were young men in the dating scene. That is true. Yeah, yeah. And we have an awesome guest that has created a dating app with a specific market niche that is   Dave Hamilton 1:00 There, you can tell that that, you know, she’s got a good path for success. There’s no guarantee for success. Right? Sure better, but that that is a necessary or at least a very, very helpful component of success. And she’s got several others that we kind of go through and identify in there. Throughout. But yeah, she is wise beyond her years. I mean, I don’t know how old she is. So maybe maybe that comment doesn’t mean anything. But, but she really has the wisdom. She is wise beyond a first time business owner. I will say that, that that’s really what I mean here. Well, and if Yeah, and it’s really worth listening to because that enthusiasm, the authenticity, the passion, it’s, it’s, you need that in your business, whether you’re pitching to investors, like, like Amanda was talking was talking about today in the show, or you’re pitching to your clients, you know, when I can no different Yeah, I can remember when I was doing landscape construction as a college kid, having to go into the living room, you know, and, you know, talk to talk and pitch the thing on a big plan and you   Another example of that, at least, hopefully, is how enthusiastic I am about PDF pen and I’m very happy that they are sponsored this week. pdf pen is an app that I don’t know how I would get my business done without it. You know, PDFs are something we use all the time. And I’m constantly having to send different things to people even taking existing PDFs recently, I had to send some tax documents for a loan and this that and the other thing, and I didn’t want to be sending people   PDFs of our tax returns that had my social security number in it like the the bank, the lender already has that like they, whatever they need that’s there, they just want to see the financials. And but I needed to share my tax return which I have as a PDF Well, good news, PDF pen, and PDF pen pro 12 are right there to go through, find all those instances of my social security number and redact them in one fell swoop. So I didn’t have to like go through and figure out how to block it out or anything. It just does it. It’s built in. It’s not the only thing that’s built in. There’s lots of things built in. But this is the kind of thing that you can do with PDF pen. You get to really manipulate PDFs and make them work for you. pdf pen 12 includes stationery with new paper colors, along with line and grid options for custom page designs. They’ve got a cool magnifier window that will zoom in on wherever your mouse pointer is in a dock.   And even moves across open documents without any mouse clicks. That’s pretty magical If you ask me, and you can customize compression settings for more control over the file size of the PDFs that you’re sending out. We’ve talked about it before. It’s got DocuSign support built in for digitally signing PDFs PDF pen for Mac supports Mac OS, Catalina and PDF pen for iPad and iPhone. Yeah, it’s available for your iPad and your iPhone supports iOS 13 and Apple Pencil. You’ve got to go check it out. Go to smile software comm slash podcast. That’s where you’re going to learn more about all of this. And of course, our thanks to smile and PDF pen for sponsoring this episode. He is Shannon gene. I am Dave Hamilton and this is the Small Business show.   Amanda McGrew 4:50 Yeah, I think there’s been a lot of adjustments since the beginning and it’s kind of it’s kind of just moving and changing on the fly a little bit. I think origina

Education is ripe for disruption. In K-12 public school systems that have bloated administration and teachers that never have enough funding to properly run their classrooms and the cost of college increasing exponentially and saddling young people with massive debt as they are just started out. Today we are excited to learn about a new way to help offset those college costs with the founder of OnlineDegree.com, Grant Aldrich. Shannon Jean 0:00 Hey there, welcome to another episode The small business Show. I’m really excited to have you here today because we’re really excited about this guest. The timeliness of it. It’s almost like we planned it. Right? It’s, it’s, it’s almost like we planned it. Yeah. Yeah. Well, it’s talking about college and non traditional paths, less expensive paths, not in person paths. I mean, all of these things are very timely, for a lot of reasons for a lot of people right now. So yeah, it’s great. I’m really looking forward to hearing what Grant has to say about his business and how he’s been impacted and how they’re, you know, adapting and, you know, learning about their Yeah, and learning about how they’re disrupting and their plan for disruption of some of the issues with higher education. I think it’s gonna be great. Dave Hamilton 0:50 No, it is great. He He is one of those people that was sort of setup, as we all do. When we form our businesses. We look down the road and we say yes, I see future success for this thing that I’m putting together a year. And that’s not the only thing we look at. In fact, we talk a lot about looking at other factors to like, is this the right business for you? But sadly for grant, one of those things was Yeah, I see down the road that that we’re, you know, we’re going to have more and more school online. Well, turns out, things got a little accelerated in grants world and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, that’s a really good thing. Shannon Jean 1:25 Yeah. The other thing I really liked hearing about because I felt this way myself is if you’ve ever felt trapped in your own business, and you know it, it’s a it’s something to really have to come to come to grips with. And he tells a great story about that and, and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with all our listeners. Yeah, for sure. The other thing I want to share with the other thing I want to share with everybody is our sponsor for this week, which is a [email protected] slash SBS. Dave Hamilton 2:00 When you are starting a business, when you are running a business, you will be using a server somehow, it may not be the thing that your entire business relies on, or it might be, but you’re going to be using a server for something. And you want to make sure you host that server with people that know what they’re doing. And they’ve been doing this for a long time, and have iterated their own business to better serve customers just like you. That’s what linode has done. We talk a lot about a lot of the details. When we talk about the sponsors, the fact that they are all native SSD, they have a 40 gigabit network, they have industry leading processors, you get to pick from any of their 10 worldwide data centers. We share these things because as people who have researched and signed up with companies selling servers to us, we know that these are the things that matter. But the reality is you don’t have to worry about it because that’s linode job. They’ve already figured out the things that matter and then They just offer them for you. So it’s really easy. You just go to Linode.com/sbs. Now you go to that URL for two reasons. Number one, it helps them know that we sent you and that’s a good thing for all of us helps to show all of that but there’s something in it for you very specifically. You get a $20 credit just by visiting linode comm slash SPS, their lowest priced server starts at five bucks a month, so you really can experiment and maybe even just run for a little while on that $20 credit at linode comm slash SBS our sincere thanks to linode for sponsoring this episode. All right, Shannon, anything else? No man, I’m ready to go. Alright, let me get it get into this one. Yeah, grants got some good things to say. He is Shannon gene. I’m Dave Hamilton and this is episode 281 of the Small Business Show Grant Aldrich 4:02 So I think by knowing yourself and knowing, hey, I shouldn’t even be in a kind of business like this, that I have to do this, and I don’t know anything about this, or kind of cutting yourself off at the past, in a way by starting at the very top is the first key thing I would suggest back to my early point. And then the only thing I would also suggest is that and I’ve definitely been a victim to this all throughout my 20s and early 30s was

We are firm believers that all Small Businesses should create a private “board of advisors” to help you build a more robust system for achieving success. One of the most important people on that board is your attorney. Today we are excited to be joined by Scott Reib, an attorney with over 20-years of experience. Scott is going to share with us ways to “shatterproof” your business and discuss why having an ongoing relationship with your attorney is so important. Dave Hamilton 0:00 We all know that we need an attorney. None of us want to pay an attorney. None of us are happy when we have to pick up the phone and call our attorney because we know it’s going to cost us usually, you know, in the the one sixth of an hour, right? 10 minute increments, right. And, Shannon, today we have a guest that has sort of broken that mold in his legal practice. Yeah, yeah, really unique way to bring legal services to small business owners that I think is really valuable. And I think for all of you is PDF pen and PDF pen pro version 12 of these great utilities are out now. And they are our sponsor for this episode. pdf pen is the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. And they’ve added some great features in PDF pen and PDF pen pro 12 that are out now. They’ve now got stationery built in with like new paper colors along with line and grid options. For custom page designs. They’ve got a magnifier window that allows you to zoom in on wherever your mouse pointer is in a document and even move between other open documents without any mouse clicks. So you can just you know you’re looking at those like big things like contracts or, you know, orders or whatever and you just need to move around. The magnifier goes with you, which is very cool. PDFs, we’re all dealing with them these days. The size of them can get pretty big but sometimes you You want you know your images to look good. In fact, you always want your images to look good. And sometimes you’ve got big images in your PDF. Well now, PDF pen and PDF pen pro have customizable compression settings so that you can really pick how small you want things in relation to how you want your PDFs to look when other people are taking a look. And we all know that we’re using things to sign documents remotely DocuSign is a big big one that people are using and PDF pen pro 12 users get built in DocuSign support for digitally signing PDFs. So you’ve got to go check this out PDF pen for Mac supports Mac OS Catalina and then PDF pen for iPad and iPhone supports iOS 13 and even the Apple Pencil check it all out at smile software.com slash podcast. Yes, it’s a generic thing. They will ask you where you heard about it and you know the answer so go check it out smile software.com slash podcast or thanks to smile Scott Reib 4:18 Sure, yeah, the concept of shatterproof it kind of comes from the glass that’s, you know, all around us. Every time you get in your car, you’re surrounded by the shatterproof glass. And the idea is that when a rock hits it, and as we’re going down the highway, the glass isn’t going to shatter and come through and cut you. Right It marks the glass or it made the whole thing may crack up, but it doesn’t come through and hurt you. And so we want the windshields of our business to be like that shatterproof glass. And so as you’re going down the road of business, in your business vehicle, when things happen that you didn’t want to happen, I mean things happen in life and in business. In the market market. We see it and then we can deal with it in a proactive way. If we set Shannon Jean 5:32 So everybody that listens to this show knows that Dave and I are firm believers that you should create a private board of advisors for your business to help you build a better system. To achieve success. One of the most important people on the board is your attorney. Today we’re excited to be joined by Scott Reed, an attorney with over 20 years of experience Scott is going to share with us ways to shatterproof your business and discuss why having an ongoing relationship with your attorney there’s a ton of great stuff to learn on this episode for every small business owner, because there’s always gonna be legal stuff you have to deal with. And after hearing Scott, read, there’s a better way to do it. Dave Hamilton 0:51 There’s a better way. Yeah. And maybe, you know, like, we got to the end of the episode and you’ll hear us you’ll hear our reactions, but, you know, we tell our Guests, look, you can’t just come on and pitch your your business or service or your product, whatever it is, you can tell us about it. But really, we want to know your story. And sure, as you know, listening, that’s what we always do. And that’s what you’re about to hear with Scott rebe. In telling his story, though, it’s such a compelling thing

We love to check back in with previous guests to see what they are up to, how their businesses are doing, and what new projects they are working on. Today we have a serial entrepreneur that has been on the show previously to talk about his experience and his latest venture, MarketM8. It’s always great to catch up with Kelan Raph. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they learn about how MarketM8 helps businesses of all sizes with their digital marketing campaigns. Dave Hamilton 0:00 Welcome back, folks to another week here of the Small Business show for Wednesday, June 3. Here we are again still from from our quarantine bunkers separate but good threats everybody cool. Shannon Jean 0:13 Yeah, there you go. You got it. Yeah, I’m excited about this week’s show. You know, one of the best things I love about doing the Small Business show is it’s allowed me to connect with a ton of people that I otherwise would have had a much tougher time with, as well as people that I’ve become friends with over the last couple of decades and seeing what they’re doing with their companies and having them on the show and then when they start new businesses having them to come on back and talk about that so we have one of those guests here this week. And I’m really excited about you know, learning seeing what he’s been up to and sharing it with our listeners. Dave Hamilton 0:49 For sure. Use I’m gonna I’m gonna tease out something you said it in passing any interview this really isn’t isn’t what the interview is about. But But you said that you were talking about you know, his Thoughts on COVID-19. And its impact on various industries. And you can hear the interview in a moment here to gain Carolyn’s thoughts on all of that. But you said, hopefully we’re on the back end of this COVID-19 thing. Do you really think we’re on the back end of this? Shannon Jean 1:16 I do. Dave Hamilton 1:16 Okay, that’s good, Shannon Jean 1:18 Especially in light of current events that I have to go into here. Yeah, I really think we are on the back end of it and learning a lot more about it, and that things are going to rapidly expand. I think the fourth quarter of this year, we’re gonna you know, it’s gonna be a tough couple months here, get things back a few months getting back things back open, but fall is going to be glorious. And 2021 I think is just full of opportunities. Dave Hamilton 1:45 What the 2021 will be the I still see that as the kind of the beginning of the roaring 20s here for us. Yeah, yeah. True. Yeah. I think so. People I mean, it’s clear you know, from like, you All the stuff that that’s happened this week in this past weekend that people have hit their level of stir craziness and a lot of well, and a lot of dangerous ways. Absolutely. And quite frankly, it’s, you know, it’s awful some of the things that have happened it is. And, like, I can’t even wrap my head around it, but yeah. You know, but a lot of what we’re seeing is people sort of throwing their social distancing guidelines to the to the wayside. Yeah. And so we’re gonna know, a lot I know a lot more real weeks. Yes, yes, Shannon Jean 2:32 We’ll know. Wow, okay. It’s not just Florida and Georgia so that because they haven’t seen increases in it, right. They opened up a few weeks ago, but now all over the country, you know, large crowds and, and so, yeah, we’ll find out. We’ll find out and and I’m optimistic, you know, like everything else. We get through everything in this country, and we’ll get through this as well. And it’ll be people that like you that are listening today that help us get through that stuff. And the ones that you know, people productive folks that want to solve problems, want to go to work, want to get things done together, that’s what’s going to make things better. Yeah, action, man, it’s action. Well, we say, well, that’s what we said at the beginning of all this, which was, you know, figure out first how to survive and then don’t stop, then figure out how to thrive. And there are folks that are that are kind of figuring it out, you know, in a variety of different ways, which is good. Absolutely. Lots of opportunity. Yeah, lots of opportunity. Well, as you create your new opportunity, you’re gonna need a place to put things and to host things. And that’s where our sponsor linode comes in. Because at linode comm slash SBS is where you’ll go to set up a server. And the beautiful part is linode has been doing this for a very long time. They know exactly what it takes to make sure that you can have a very cost effective server that is truly effective, because they know how to make things run efficiently. Even if you’re at something Dave Hamilton 4:00 Their $5 a month nano node server, where it lite

Our listeners may not know that both Dave and I have sons that just graduated High School and are headed to college in the fall. We have both discussed the lengthy process of getting everything prepared to help our kids be successful when applying for and ultimately choosing a college. It’s been a bit more complicated with the Covid situation and if you have an athlete that is trying to play NCAA sports, it can be even more difficult this year. Thankfully, today we have the Founder of LRT Sports, Keirsten Sires as our guest. LRT specializes in helping student-athletes overcome challenges and find success. Keirsten shares her journey with LRT Sports as well as some great tips to students and parents about the recruiting process. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they dive into this fascinating niche business. After the show, be sure to leave us a 5-star review to help support the content we hope you love and find useful. Read the Full Transcript of the show:   Unknown Speaker 0:01 Hey everybody. Welcome to another edition of the Small Business show. How you doing Dave? Dave Hamilton 0:05 I’m alright Shannon, how are you today? Unknown Speaker 0:07 Good good I’m excited about the show today we have a unique, a very specialized business with a super smart and enthusiastic small business owner there. Yeah. interested in sharing her story with everybody. Unknown Speaker 0:24 unique is the right word. I think eventually they will have competition though. Oftentimes, if you have a unique business, that’s not necessarily a good thing if you realize you have no competition, that should give you some pause and ask why is there no like why is no one else? Yeah, could be no demand, no demand night, but who should stop here in the beginning, or it could and it could put a target on your back. You’re right. Yeah. Yeah, for sure. Well, yeah, yeah. at best. It puts a target on your back. And I think here is best case scenario, I think. I think that’s Yeah, that’s thecase. If you thinking along those lines, you need to think, Okay, well, how do we build this moat around us. So where there’s a significant barrier to entry for others that come after us? And maybe that’s the relationships that you build. Maybe there’s some kind of cost structure that you’ve developed that would make it harder for someone else to get in there. But it’s definitely something to think about. And I didn’t even think about until you brought it up. So I’m glad you did. Yeah, yeah. During the interview, I’m like, how come nobody’s doing there’s people doing similar things? Yeah. And so like, it’s not it’s not completely alone on an island, but it’s, you know, it’s it’s out. It’s on a peninsula for sure. So, yeah, that’s cool. really valuable. very timely for you and I with our Yeah, and this is a very valuable service. very valid. Yeah, for sure. Yeah. Dave Hamilton 1:48 All right. I want to talk though, about our first sponsor, which is PDF pen 12. You can kind of do your stuff with PDF pen, and you’re in great shape. Very cool stuff. You’ve got to check this out. Go to smile software.com slash podcast. I know that sounds a little generic it is. But um, check out and when you kind of when you’re doing your thing, it’ll ask you where you’ve heard about it. And Chris, I think you know the answer to that. So check it out smile software.com slash podcast and our thanks to smile, and PDF pen for sponsoring this episode. Alright, man, I’m Uh, I’m eager to share this with everybody. You’re good to go. So am I. Yeah, I’m totally ready. Let’s do it. He is Shannon Jean, I’m Dave Hamilton. And this is Episode 278 of the Small Business show. Keirsten Sires 3:41 I think if you have like your let’s assume that you have your proof of concept and you know, you know that you’re going to make some money from it and that it’s a valid idea. I think the number one piece of advice is it’s never gonna be the right time. You know, you some people might be sitting back saying, Oh, you know, I have my kids birthday coming up, I really want to wait until after that, and then something else happens. And then something else happens. And the next thing you know, it’s five years later, and you’re stuck on this thing, and it’s it kind of gets ahead of you. So I think, you know, just don’t wait until the right time to do something because it’s never the right time. Shannon Jean 4:28 So our listeners may not know that both Dave and I have sons just graduated high school, and are headed to college in the fall. You know, we talk all the time, we’ve both discussed the lengthy process and you know, getting everything prepared to help our kids be successful when applying for and ultimately, you know, how to c

I recently heard a quote from a successful business owner this week that went something like this: “Hire an assistant and double your income.” I thought about this and realized it encapsulates so much about creating a system to allow you to get outside of your business to focus on long term success and freedom. Timing for this quote was perfect since our guests this week are focused on Virtual Assistants that can help take your business to another level. Anne and Mark Lackey are Founders of HireSmart Virtual Assistants and we’re thrilled to have them on the show this week! Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they learn about Virtual Assistants and how this super-successful spouse team has thrived while working together for over 20-years.   00:00:00 Small Business Show #277 for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 00:04:20 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. <https://linode.com/sbs> 00:05:43 Anne Lackey and Mark Lackey from HireSmart Virtual Assistants The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century Working with your spouse: give each person autonomy over different departments Using Books to promote your Business’s Brand Don’t be afraid to hire an expert. Know your Prime Directive “Done” is better than Perfect. HireSmartVAs.com – Book an appointment, if you wanna chat HireSmartVAs/Podcast – Get a free book! Leave us a review! The post Anne and Mark Lackey of HireSmart Virtual Assistants – Small Business Show Episode 277 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Small businesses have been hit so hard during the Covid lockdown – but maybe none as much as personal services like barbers, salons, and gyms. Today on the show we have a guest that specializes in implementing systems specifically for gyms, personal trainers, CrossFit, yoga studios, and more. I couldn’t think of a better time to learn about Untapped Revenue and their system to help personal services get back in business as we all get back to work. Welcome, Derek Vervoorn of Untapped Revenue.       00:00:00 Small Business Show #276 for Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Derek Vervoorn from Untapped Revenue 00:01:08 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. Turning clicks into Clients with Facebook Ads The Pivot – helping to create online programs for clients Be ready to follow-up when someone opts-in Make your clients lazy … and successful! Mistakes: The Foundation of Your Small Business Find Derek Untapped Revenue on the web Derek Vervoorn on Facebook Derek Vervoorn on LinkedIn Untapped Revenue on LinkedIn The post Derek Vervoorn of Untapped Revenue – Small Business Show Episode 276 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We’ve been focusing on the power of Systems on recent episodes of the Small Business Show and I’m excited to bring another perspective to the conversation with our guest today. Systems are what allow your Small Business to adapt and succeed. They also allow you to expand your business beyond your capabilities and create long-term wealth. As we continue our series of Systems discussions, we are thrilled to have David Jenyns of Systemology with us today to get his take on the power of systems.       00:00:00 Small Business Show #275 for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 00:01:47 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. David Jenyns – SYSTEMology Business is a collection of systems Most business owners ignore the urgency of systems Books: EMyth Scaling Up Built to Sell Pick your business’s 80/20 systems using Critical Client Flow Uncover your customer’s journey – Write it down! How does your business generate leads and interest? How do we respond to that lead? What does our sales process look like? Do we have a script? How do you onboard the new customer after they say, “I do”? Invoice? Pay 50/50? Pay upfront? How do you get them to come back? Lead with a huge amount of value. Making Systems is a 2-person job Knowledgeable worker Systems Champion Capture what it is about your business that you’re already doing. The Founder needs a Manager The System for Systemizing a business David Jenyns on LinkedIn The post David Jenyns of Systemology – Small Business Show Episode 275 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean both subscribe to Scott Adams’ philosophy of Systems over Goals. Systems give you open-ended processes that you adjust over time to continually learn and succeed. When we were contacted by Ravi Abuvala from Scaling with Systems, we knew our listeners would benefit from hearing about his system for scaling your Small Business. Join us today as we discuss the power of systems and how to free yourself to work ON your business instead of IN your business each day.     00:00:00 Small Business Show #274 for Wednesday, April 28, 2020 Ravi Abuvala – Scaling with Systems Spend less time IN your business and more time ON your business Business is fun when you’re on top looking down Join a Mastermind Group, immerse yourself with more successful people Transitioned from one to one, to one to many coaching The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Mistakes Pocket Guide Embrace Saturation Develop Your Personal Brand – Credibility before Results Dan Henry, Digital Millionaire ScalingWithSystems.com @raviabuvala on Instagram and Facebook The post Ravi Abuvala Founder of Scaling with Systems – Small Business Show Episode 274 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today for a special edition of The Small Business Show! Your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dive into topics related to surviving and thriving during and after the Coronavirus lockdown. Topics include dealing with anxiety, managing your productivity, and building customer loyalty in times of crisis. We then jump into a discussion and update about the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program. Finally, we wrap up the show with a technical support solution for a Small Business owner that needs to securely connect to their network remotely. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and share your story.   00:00:00 Small Business Show #273 for Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Managing Productivity, Recession, Anxiety, and more Building Loyalty in a Time of Crisis [email protected] 00:14:00 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:15:55 Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL, and More Alternative Lenders: Paypal and Kabbage 00:28:32 David-Securing my DiskStation for Remote Access 00:32:36 SBS 273 Outtro Get your SBS Mistakes Guide! Leave us a 5-start review   The post Resource Update for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 273 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Cashflow, access to capital and building wealth. These are frequent topics on The Small Business Show and we are always interested in learning more about increasing each of these. Better cash flow, access to more capital and creating a long term system for building wealth are part of any Small Business success. Joining us today is Daniel Blue from Quest Education to discuss ways to manage capital, pay off debt and build wealth for your retirement. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they learn about Quest Education and their alternative methods for raising capital, paying down debt and building long-term wealth. Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own tips! Thanks for listening and please be sure to leave us a 5-star review to help us reach more Small Business owners. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #272 for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 00:01:40 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Daniel Blue from Quest Education Pulling the Curtain Back on Retirement Accounts for Entrepreneurs The value of two-part sales The person on the front lines has to be a go-getter, hungry, and accepting of rejection Sales-people are natural problem-solvers From EE to ER is not a guaranteed success path for everyone. Overcoming Barriers Mistaken advice: Focus on the culture first Identify new ways to add more volume and new clients, but not at the expense of the team Focus on your credit! Visit YourQuest.com to learn more and contact them Daniel Blue on Facebook Small Business Pocket Guide about Mistakes The post Daniel Blue Founder of Quest Education – Small Business Show Episode 272 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

How do you go about creating a successful business built around creativity, theatrical experiences and great content? Joining us today is David Carpenter, Founder of Tilted Windmills Theatricals and Gamiotics to share his experience as a producer of traditional theatre experiences as well as creating new interactive experiences with massive audience participation. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they take a deep dive about managing creative businesses and how to quickly pivot to be ready for the post-coronavirus recovery. After the show, be sure to support Small Businesses everywhere by leaving us a 5-star review. And don’t miss our first Small Business Pocket Guide that is quickly climbing the charts. Get your copy of Mistakes: The Foundation of your Small Business today! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #271 for Wednesday, April 8, 2020 00:01:10 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year David Carpenter from Gamiotics and Tilted Windmills Theatricals Tilted Windmills PUFFS the Play Managing Expiring Inventory Enron, the play Gamiotics “The 8:02 Rule” “Trust and love your partners, but make sure that everyone is doing their job” Pay your dues TiltedWindmills.net Gamiotics.com SeizeTheChoice.com BusinessShow.co/Reviews BusinessShow.co/Guides The post David Carpenter – Tilted Windmills and Gamiotics Founder – Small Business Show 271 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We live in a digital world and our devices hold critical data for our businesses and personal lives. What strategies are you putting into place to protect your data for yourself, your Small Business and your team? Joining your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton this week is Brian Gill, data recovery and ransomware expert to discuss ways to protect yourself and what to do if you find yourself in a data crisis. We also get a glimpse into the history of Gillware and how Brian has created a successful IT business that thousands of customers rely on Enjoy the show and then join us at The Small Business Support Group to ask your questions. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #269 for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 00:01:11 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Brian Gill from Gillware Data Recovery and Tetra Defense “I never wanted to be in a commodity-type business.” Ransomware Tech Advice for your business Disable Remote Desktop or Add a Firewall Automated Backups (including something offline/air-gapped) Need to have a real firewall (separate from your operating system, Fortinet, Sonicwall, Cisco) Don’t re-use passwords or simple things as passwords YubiKey (or 1Password, or Lastpass) Add Cyber-insurance for ransomware and more Social-engineering training for your staff Get a Managed Service Provider – Timeshare an IT guy [email protected] When selling, be ready for involved due-diligence Making the family vs. business decision Gillware.com Brian Gill on LinkedIn TetraDefense.com SBS 269 Mistakes: The Foundation of Your Small Business The post Brian Gill – Gillware Data Recovery – Small Business Show Episode 269 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Things are changing daily as we battle through this war with the COVID-19 virus. Right now the focus is on stopping the spread of the virus, but Small Business owners are also trying to keep their businesses afloat and keep their team employed. We are getting many questions coming in about the two major government relief programs announced. Join us today as we dive into the details of both programs and answer your questions about how to apply and access the funding. Don’t miss this Special Edition of the Small Business Show with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #270 for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 CARES Act Stimulus Package Apply for your EIDL Loan from SBA Checkbox for a $10,000 grant Paycheck Protection Program No personal guarantee or collateral required Payment deferred for at least 6 months 2.5x your average payroll for the previous year 100 most active SBA 7(a) lenders Gig Workers (Contractors, Realtors, Musicians) can file unemployment 00:17:46 SBS 270 Outtro The post Special Edition – COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Small Business Show Episode 270 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We all need help from time to time. We work hard to help the Small Business Community here each week and to create a community to help one another get through the struggles of starting and running a Small Business. But what if your Small Business is all about helping people that are managing other problems in their lives? Today on the Show, we are thrilled to have Marcella Cox, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder and Clinical Director of Kindful Body. Listen in, then join us at The Small Business Support Group to discuss the show and ask questions. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #268 for Thursday, March 26, 2020 00:00:55 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. Marcella Cox from Kindful Body Hiring the right specialists Learning Your Own Limits National Association of Eating Disorders [email protected] Tim Cox with Zing PR on SBS KindfulBody.com Help celebrate with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as our first Small Business Pocket guide is published! The post Interview with Marcella Cox of Kindful Body – Small Business Show Episode 268 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We are living in unprecedented times. Every Small Business is being or will be impacted by the Wuhan Coronavirus. We recently discussed how to plan for and respond to disasters. On this episode of The Small Business Show your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean first share resources for getting help. How to get your Small Business connected to any relief efforts that may be announced and how to talk to your customers about what you are doing during this crisis. Then it’s on to a discussion about why right now may be the best time in your life to start a new business. Historically, after every major situation like this comes tremendous growth and opportunities. Listen in and then join your fellow Small Business owners at the Small Business Support Group to offer your insights. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #267 for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Let’s Change to Store Credit! 00:10:14 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:11:57 Amplify Your Voice Join the US Chamber of Commerce Join your Local Chamber of Commerce Join National Federation of Independent Businesses NFIB Coronavirus resources Connect to Congress! House and Senate 00:19:41 How to Talk with your Customers Jay Revell – Always start with Empathy 00:24:49 Managing staff in a COVID-19 World Be reassuring of the finances, if possible. 00:31:20 Crisis is Opportunity for Someone Survive Now, Then Start to Thrive 00:36:20 SBS 267 Outtro Podcast of the week: American Innovations Leave us your 5-star review The post Surviving and Thriving in Times of Crisis – Small Business Show 267 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

With the coronavirus situation, many people are experiencing working from home – perhaps for the first time. Working from home can be a great experience but like most things, there are pros and cons and ways to take advantage of the benefits while mitigating the negatives. Join us for this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about how your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean make the most of the day when working from home. After you listen, please support our show by leaving us a 5-star review on the podcast directory of your choice.   Show Notes and Chapters 00:00:00 Small Business Show #266 for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 00:02:00 Face-to-Face Connections are Important 00:04:56 Embrace isolation Earphones Apple’s AirPods Pro JBL Noise Canceling Headphones Earin M-2 Structure Manage Distractions Studio Shed Accessory Dwelling Units 00:14:42 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. 00:16:29 The software you need Slack – A great hub for everything you have going on Trello – Cards for each project to help compartmentalize things LinkedIn – Great for community connections 00:24:23 Your (new) workspace Dedicate space Create boundaries with your family Get a good monitor – Monoprice 27” CrystalPro 4K UHD A Good chair – Herman Miller Aeron Chair Open For Business – Great resource for tools Take breaks Mint Candle – Yankee Candle Jack Frost Standing Desk – Autonomous Desk 00:37:13 SBS 266 Outtro Find us: [email protected] Freakonomics Podcast Please leave us a 5-star review The post Tips and Tools for Working from Home – Small Business Show Episode 266 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What happens when your work ethic doesn’t match up with your business partner’s? And how should you communicate to a potential business partner about your work ethic expectation? Join us on this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about managing work ethic expectations and how to resolve work ethic issues with existing business partners.     00:00:00 Small Business Show #265 for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 00:03:09 Defining Work Ethic The “I want to work with you” dilemma Rich Dad, Poor Dad Have the approacher write up the “how will it work?” on the proposed partnership Are they telling you what you want to hear? Define success Ownership allocation 00:19:17 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:21:30 Part 2: Defining Ongoing Policies and Conflict Resolution Define who helps resolve disputes Build your Formal Operating Agreement If you’re a perfectionist, you will be alone. 00:27:12 Part 3: Communication Keep it casual at first “Let’s both write down what our current duties are, and how much time they take us each day” “Maybe we need to get you an assistant.” Avoid “busy”, focus on “productive” (SBS 263) Try to come together Face-to-face vs. phone 00:36:30 Shannon’s Pick: American History Tellers Podcast 00:37:13 SBS 265 Outtro Please leave us a 5-star review The post Does Your Work Ethic Match Your Partner’s? Small Business Show 265 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

How do you handle emergency situations when they come up at your Small Business? When (because it will) disaster strikes, how you respond and manage your team and your business can make the difference between success and failure. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they share tips on planning and preparing for when disaster strikes your Small Business. Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own tips! Thanks for listening and please be sure to leave us a 5-star review to help us reach more Small Business owners. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #264 for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 00:00:15 The Musical Tourism Business CID Presents 00:09:05 Small Business Show 2015 Show about Disasters MWC Canceled because of Coronavirus 00:13:10 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:15:07 How to prepare for disasters SBA: Prepare your business for emergencies US Chamber of Commerce Recovery Guide SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Diversify – think about your product lines Virtualize – having people spread around can help Suppliers – how are they protected? Large vs. small. Maintain easy access to cash Get insurance for you and your business Don’t freak out! 00:36:35 SBS 264 Outtro The post Planning for, Surviving and Thriving During Disasters – Small Business Show 264 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What’s the difference between being addicted to productivity and being a workaholic? How can you embrace extreme productivity without blowing up the rest of your life as a Small Business owner? Join us today on this episode of the Small Business Show to discuss how to ramp up your productivity while keeping the rest of your life in balance. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #263 for Wednesday, February 17, 2020 Shannon’s Pick: Business Wars Podcast 00:03:00 Being Mindful of your Productivity Focus on your Outputs, not your Inputs Quartet On-Desk Whiteboard Spotlighting and Offloading Discipline Points 00:19:42 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:22:01 The Benefits of Downtime Releasing the pressure-cooker of the hamster wheel You’re Productive, not Busy! Matt Pearman on Efficiency: “When you become more efficient, you tend to do more things — and if you aren’t doing the right things in the first place, you have just become an expert at doing more of what doesn’t need to be done at all.” Review the show! [email protected] 00:37:40 SBS 263 Outtro The post Productivity and the Art of Efficiency – Small Business Show Episode 263 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What type of people are the best employees? Does experience outweigh education? How important is personality? Are there certain traits that you can look for that can predict success within your Small Business when hiring? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they answer these questions and share their own hiring experiences today on episode 262 of The Small Business Show! Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and share your own story. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #262 for Wednesday, February 12, 2020 How I built this! 00:04:07 T-Shaped People 00:10:20 Adapting to Change…but not too much! 00:12:41 The benefits of the routine 00:15:39 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:17:49 Shannon’s Magic question Experience vs. Education Personality Bad hires are usually a failure of management How to suss out optimists? [email protected] 00:36:24 SBS 262 Outtro Review BusinessShow.co The post What Type of People Make the Best Employees? – Small Business Show 262 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Being successful with one Small Business is a great accomplishment. Once you have some success, do you focus on your existing business, or challenge yourself to try something new? Joining us today, Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur that has bought and sold businesses as well as starting brand new companies. Henry has also expanded into business coaching, and he hosts The How of Business Podcast. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #261 for Wednesday, February 5, 2020 00:01:19 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:03:32 Henry Lopez – Entrepreneur and host of The How of Business Podcast Trust and Respect in Partnerships Tactically: Have the hard conversations up-front! Use a Working Agreement A Career of Opportunity SBS 251 – Shiny Object Syndrome SCORE SBS 223 – Focus on your subconscious to help you succeed Before starting: What is my worst-case scenario if this “fails”? When buying: how important are key employees? The Coaching Business Find Henry at TheHowOfBusiness.com The post Interview with Henry Lopez – Serial Entrepreneur and Host of The How of Business – Small Business Show 261 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

All of us at one time or another have thought of a product that would make our lives easier, something we could use ourselves and maybe even offer for sale to other people. Most of these ideas are just that, ideas that don’t go anywhere. Today we have a couple of product innovators joining us that took their concept to fruition and created a company, Souper Products (that’s spelled s-o-u-p-e-r) to bring their product to market. Join us as we hear the story of how Jake and Michelle Sendowski founded Souper Products to bring their Souper Cubes product to market. There’s a wealth of tips and tricks for working with your spouse, researching product manufacturing, connecting with retailers and much more. You don’t want to miss this episode! Listen in as your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean learn about Souper Products and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and to share your own story. Small Business Show #260 for Wednesday, January 28, 20 00:00:00 Michelle and Jake Sendowski from Souper Products Solving tricky problems simply! Key to success: Finding the right partner Launch, Test, and Iterate Be willing to make a bet, take a risk Prioritizing Kindness in Partnerships Be Relentless in Trying to Reach Out to People Watch the Amazon Seller FBA Video Tutorials Protect yourselves and your ideas throughout the process The post Interview with Michelle and Jake Sendowski of Souper Products – Small Business Show 260 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Credibility and trust are a critical part of Small Business success. Potential customers need to know that your business is trustworthy and that your employees are working on the customer’s best interests. A Credibility Funnel is a path used to build trust with potential customers and to remove any concerns about doing business with you. The Credibility Funnel ultimately leads to more customers, more sales, more business. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean today as they discuss how to add instant credibility to your Small Business and how to develop a Credibility Funnel to exponentially increase your credibility with potential customers. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Show Support Group! Small Business Show #259 for Wednesday, January 22, 2019 00:00:00 Part 1: Define Your Own Credibility Define your personal brand Write your own story … about someone else Develop confidence, not cockiness Education Previous work experience Recommendations from previous employers Certifications Published articles – content creation. Start NOW Brian Burke from SellYourMac Gary VonMyhr from TechDefenders Jason O’Grady’s PowerPage Licenses and Permits Location and/or Website Let’s Encrypt Cloudflare Friendly Staff & Friendly Messaging 00:18:54 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:21:20 Part 2: Get Involved Communicate – Share your business’s highlight reel Hootsuite [email protected] Reviews Set up your Yelp page Ask for endorsements and constructive criticism Community Chamber of Commerce Local business groups Young Entrepreneurs Council Rotary Do good Donate a percentage of profits Do something for veterans, students, seniors Buy a banner at your local high school Promote your involvement Teach, and be taught! Teach at conferences Learn about and get certifications Know Your Own Value People are drawn to confidence The Credibility Funnel – Get someone else to talk about your business Publish in order to widen the funnel Have easy-to-remember information 1-800-Your-Business Easy Website – BusinessShow.co and Fling.band Add Value Level up the relationship after the sale 00:43:37 SBS 259 Outtro The post Building a Credibility Funnel for your Small Business – Small Business Show Episode 259 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

It’s a new year full of new opportunities for you and your Small Business! Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss the Consumer Electronics Show and how pre-show planning is the key to having a successful and profitable event. Listen in to episode 258 of the Small Business Show to learn how Dave makes the most of CES, how managing your travel time around the show is critical, how chance encounters can change your life and why the show floor is not where the magic usually happens. Shannon then talks about the power of always having a Plan B and why being flexible, upbeat and inspirational can draw success to you like a moth to a flame. Join us today and then visit the Small Business Support Group to share your story and ask questions. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #258 for Wednesday, January 15, 2019 00:01:47 Part 1: Planning Attendance at a Conference like CES Plan, meet, speak! 00:21:57 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:22:06 Linode’s Conferences https://www.linode.com/events/ 00:24:06 Part 2: Travel time and Plan B Maximize your Travel Time Elliptic Labs at CES What is your Plan B? Be flexible, upbeat, and inspirational 00:42:21 SBS 258 Outtro Small Business Show Best Mistakes The post Planning for Trade Show Success – Small Business Show Episode 258 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

You have a successful Small Business, but want to increase revenue, expand your brand awareness and create new revenue streams. This week on the Small Business Show, your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton talk about ways to expand your business, your brand and your income. Listen in and then meet us at the Small Business Support Group to get your questions answered and to join the conversation. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #257 for Wednesday, January 8, 2019 Part 1: The Big Picture of Expansion Educate! Focus on whether the content is intelligible and valuable. Just be authentic. Add a new channel to your business Find something your customers also need, and offer it. Do subscriptions make sense? Monthly recurring revenue With subscriptions, it up to your customer to stop paying you, not up to you to ask your customer to buy from you. Subscribe to a Volvo car! Start a podcast Connect with your customers Increase your average sale/service price Money on the table! 00:27:50 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:29:37 Part 2: Expanding The Small Business Show Here come the SBS Guides! Partnerships, Hiring & Firing, Creating Content, and much more! 00:36:45 SBS 257 Outtro The post Expanding Your Brand and Increasing Revenue Streams – Small Business Show 257 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Happy New Year, everyone! As we take a day to enjoy celebrating the beginning of the new year with our families, we share one of our favorite episodes from 2017 with you. Happy New Year everyone! Are you a Closer? On the Small Business Show, we often say that all business owners are in the Customer Service business – but, we’re also in the Sales business. Wether you’re selling a product or service, you’ve got to sell to make your business grow. This week on the Small Business Show, you’ll get to hear the story of Ryan Stewman, Founder of HardcoreCloser.com. Ryan is an incredibly enthusiastic sales trainer and motivator that has overcome numerous obstacles to create a successful business that helps others succeed. Listen in to learn how Ryan started out washing cars and moved up to selling mortgages before the “Police kicked in the door” and everything came to a screeching halt. Keeping motivated and overcoming adversity propelled Ryan and before long he was back on top and running his own company. As the Founder of Hardcore Closer, Ryan teaches salespeople and business owners how to succeed using social media, the sales funnel concept and all about grinding-it-out everyday to create the life you deserve. You’ll hear about going from $25 a week to $20-50,000 per month in Facebook ads and what that gets you, along with what Ryan wishes he would have done sooner as a Small Business owner. Join us today on the Small Business Show to listen to a guy who has dedicated his life to “creating millionaires” and then click over to the Small Business Support Group to comment and connect with other Small Business owners! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #256 for Wednesday, January 1, 2020 00:02:30 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:04:45 Ryan Stewman – Hardcore Closer (SBS Archive, ep. 123 from 6/14/2017) From Car Wash to Mortgages… just like that! Hooked! The Police Kicked in My Door $770k in 2005 – all came to a screeching halt. Then the laws changed… and I couldn’t work. Putting that G.E.D. to Good Use Practicing for your business while on the clock Pivot OFTEN Keep the momentum going Daymond John – The Power of Broke Put your mask on first … but then make sure you help others! Dedicating to creating millionaires “I advertise heavily” “Advertising is the thing that propelled me” Facebook Ads Retargeting You have to learn your market Writing the first book I write every day: Emails, Social Media, Books, Blog Posts I am a prolific mistake maker Embracing your mistakes -empowering yourself and others with your story Don’t be a lone wolf for too long: get help faster! SBS 256 Outtro The post Best of SBS – Interview with Hardcore Closer, Ryan Stewman – Small Business Show 256 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

As we enjoy Christmas Day with family and friends, we bring you one of our favorite episodes from 2017. Merry Christmas to you and yours! What’s more difficult? Starting up a new company or taking over and changing the culture of a 4th generation small business? Join us today on the Small Business Show with our guest Rick Stuart from Listo, a company founded in 1921! How would you handle taking over and managing employees that have known you since you were a kid? What about “updating” the culture of a company almost a century old? Would you rush in and be in a hurry to make changes to take advantage of current market opportunities, or would you take your time before you started making changes? Dave and Shannon explore these questions and more on today’s show. During the conversation with Rick, we learn about the importance of pivoting into new markets (sound familiar?), going “low-tech” and getting smaller to grow. Listen in to learn about how Rick adapted himself and his small business to keep it moving beyond the first 100 years. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff Mentioned 00:00:00 Small Business Show #101 January 11, 2017 00:01:18 Interview: Rick Stuart from Listo Pencil Company 00:02:01 Multigenerational (4x!) business 00:04:22 Low-tech is a quandary… or is it? 00:06:21 Pivot, pivot, pivot! It’s (still) all about customer service 00:07:46 Started with… and returned to the family business 00:09:56 Running a company – and people – older than you are! 00:11:23 Changing (updating?) the company culture 00:15:07 “Go have fun with it, kiddo!” 00:16:33 Real estate as a hedge 00:17:56 Estate planning as part of a business plan 00:19:54 Looking at things from a different perspective – split out manufacturing 00:22:35 Shrinking to grow 00:25:33 Evolve: don’t hang on too long! 00:28:17 Let the brand live its own life “Be a steward of the brand” It’s OK to let a small business be small 00:31:09 Take time to Earn (trust) and Learn (the business) The post Best of SBS – Interview with Rick Stuart of Listo Corp – Small Business Show 255 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.