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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.

As the saying goes: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The same can be said of Small Business owners. If you don’t give yourself the time and permission to relax, regroup and re-energize, you are going to limit your performance and impact your Small Business in a negative manner. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as answer listener questions about how to disconnect, how to get back to sleep and how to step away from things when you need to relax. Listen in, then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your ideas!   00:00:00 Small Business Show #254 for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 00:01:30 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. 00:03:22 Part I: How to relax? Comparison to Lazy If I take a break, can I still generate cash? 00:12:47 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year. 00:14:37 Part II: What to do when you wake up? Get the thoughts out of your brain Read – Choose someone else’s problems! Manage Your To Did List Beware the drug of relaxation 00:24:48 Part III: Downtime breaks up your routine Re-energize your creative juices “Out of the corner of my watering eye” 00:31:50 SBS 254 Outtro The post Why and How Downtime is Important for Small Business Success – Episode 254 Small Business Show appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Defining what success means to you is a critical part of developing a system to achieve what you want, both in your Small Business and personal life. On this episode of the Small Business Show, join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss how to develop a system to achieve your definition of success. Listen in to hear what questions you need to ask yourself to come up with your own definition of success, why you should avoid blindly competing with others and why your business partners and spouse should be very aware of what success means to you. Join us, then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share what success means to you! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #253 for Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Bullheaded Persistence 00:01:40 SBS 253 Part 1: Goals vs. Systems “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming” When The Game Stands Tall Keep challenging yourself “What do you really want?” Avoid Blindly Competing Without Purpose 00:13:55 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:15:44 SBS 253 Part 2 Laugh Each Day Be Reliable Learn Continuously Be Financially Independent The definition of Financial Independence Goals are artificial stopping points Scott Adams: Goals are for losers Shannon’s system for writing a book 00:31:30 SBS 253 Outtro The post To be Successful, First Define What Success Means to You – Small Business Show 253 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

As we wrap up another awesome Small Business year, it’s time to revisit those tasks and opportunities to take advantage of before we close out December. On this episode of the Small Business Show, your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton share their strategies for closing out the year on a high note. Taking care of things that need to be dated for this calendar year and not missing out on ways to save money, pay fewer taxes, and complete the Executive Summary to keep an ongoing journal of what happened with your Small Business in 2019. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to share your stories, ask questions and connect with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #252 for Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Review your financials Check your cash flow vs. your P&L Check your receivables and settle with folks who owe you Hire your spouse Fund your retirement accounts and build wealth 00:17:07 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 and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:18:37 Part two Manage your inventory Look at your tax liabilities Write off your inventory Consider changing your Fiscal End of Year Begin your Executive Summary SBS 252 Outtro The post 2019 Small Business End of Year Tasks – Small Business Show 252 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Hundreds of Small Business owner guests on the Small Business Show have been asked this same question: What is the best mistake you have ever made? A mistake that taught you the most, something you remember to this day? Join us for Part Two of the Small Business Show where we sample and discuss lessons we have learned from our Best Mistake question. Guests include Paul Goodman of Pura Vida, Brittany Alwerud of Handlr and Brian Friss from Digistor. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to share your stories, ask questions and connect with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #251 for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Paul Goodman SBS 56 “Avoid Shiny Objects. Don’t change just for the sake of change.” Brittany Alwerud SBS 130 “Not launching fast enough.” Brian Friss of Digistor “Don’t Make Fear-Based Decisions” 00:22:22 SBS 251 Outtro The post Best Mistake Show – Part Two. Small Business Show Episode 251 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Hundreds of Small Business owner guests on the Small Business Show have been asked this same question: What is the best mistake you have ever made? A mistake that taught you the most, something you remember to this day? Join us for episode 250 of the Small Business Show where we sample and discuss lessons we have learned from our Best Mistake question. Guests include Tyler Merritt from Field Harmony, Sara Beznicki of A Gilded Leaf, Justin Sisley from Digidern Bookkeeping and Bob Grewal of Seapoint Business Advisors. There are some terrific lessons shared by our guests today. Listen in and then come join the conversation at the Small Business Support Group. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #250 for Thursday, November 21, 201900:01:28 Tyler Merritt SBS 102“I thought other people would think like me” Sara Beznicki SBS 107“Don’t panic and throw money at things you believe will quickly accelerate your business.”00:15:40 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 and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:17:22 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first yearJustin Sisley SBS 112“Putting off Bookkeeping”Bob Grewal – SBS 61“Keep your books clean – PL and BS to show to people outside your company”00:33:14 SBS 250 Outtro The post Best Mistake Show – Part One. Small Business Show Episode 250 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Today on the show, we are fortunate to have a successful reseller as well as a builder of communities to support other sellers. Out guest today is known as the Prime Time Treasure Hunter on YouTube, with over 8,000 subscribers that come to him for advice and support. As well, he is the administrator and force behind the Reselling Resource Center group on Facebook, with over 13,000 members that help each other succeed. If you are reselling on marketplaces like eBay, Poshmark, or others, you need to be a member of this group. Join us and hear Dominic talk about his journey as a longtime reseller and why he decided to build communities to support other sellers. His advice can help anyone reselling as well as all Small Business owners. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #249 for Wednesday, November 13, 2019 00:02:55 Part 1 Prime Time Treasure Hunter Prime Time Treasure Hunter on YouTube Reselling Resource Center Facebook Group Neuropsychologist becomes Reselling Treasure Hunter Dominic’s First YouTube Video on Vintage Spray Cans (Be nice! It was his first, and you can do it, too!) Dominic’s Academic/Textbook on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 00:19:16 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:21:32 Interview Part 2 Managing Space and Time Evaluate your Systems Don’t Misplace your Inventory! Find Dominic, the Prime Time Treasure Hunter, on YouTube [email protected] The post Interview with Prime Time Treasure Hunter – Small Business Show 249 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

You have heard your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean repeatedly discuss the power of optimism, of creating your own Success Story and embracing the power of yes to create a system of success. But what about failure? Are we shortchanging ourselves and other business owners by neglecting to focus on our failures? Discussing our failures is a way to celebrate our perseverance, our ability to recover and to a bit of humbleness when thinking about our success. Today on the Small Business Show we talk about the concept of a Failure Resume and why you should create and share one. A Failure Resume is a great tool to use when we are having trouble with a new project, a new product or a new business. Use it to remind yourself about how you have gotten through those failures to find success. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #248 for Wednesday, November 6, 2019Write your Failure ResumeShannon’s Failure Resume00:09:54 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. 00:11:38 Dave and Shannon’s Joint Failures“I never lose. I either win or learn.” – Nelson Mandela00:37:36 SBS 248 OuttroSBS Reviews The post The Power of a Failure Resume – Small Business Show 248 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Simple marketing messages resonate with your potential customers. They allow you to connect with a customer and promote your brand. But the power of simplicity goes way beyond just marketing. Today on the Small Business Show, your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, discuss three areas that benefit dramatically from simplicity: Getting Started, Customer Choice, and Internal Policies and Procedures. We start with tips on keeping your focus when starting your Small Business or creating a new product or service. We explain why it’s easy to get stuck in this phase and how to avoid the Perfection Trap to create a minimally viable product. Then it’s on to simplifying choices for your customers. Forcing your customers to make to many decisions can cause them to shut down and take their business elsewhere. We wrap up the episode with why we believe it’s essential to bring simplicity to your internal policies and procedures, as well as your terms and conditions. Join us today for episode 247 of the Small Business Show and then visit the Small Business Support Group to comment, ask questions, and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #247 for Wednesday, October 30, 2019Simple, right?Choose what to leave out.Shannon’s Book: Poshmark UnlockedPerfect is the enemy of goodWhat’s your metaphor?Avoid word salad!Spotify purchases Gimlet“I am the product.”Simplify Customer ChoicesDesign is about removing things.Simplify Internally“Push the phone back across the counter.”00:36:13 Outtro SBS 247SBS Reviews The post Simplicity Sells and Creates a Cycle of Success – Small Business Show 247 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today on the Small Business Show to learn how to manage a one-way contract situation. Dave Hamilton shares his experience when negotiating a vague contract and why you might not want to help make the contract better. Listen in as Dave uses Pacing and Leading persuasion techniques to learn more about the person he is signing the contract with and why sometimes the smallest actions can help to cement a relationship. We then jump into one of Shannon Jean’s favorite topics: using stories to connect with your customers. We all know the power of story. Stories connect with us on a deep level, creating a long-lasting impact that influences our behavior and our views. Are you the protagonist in your Small Business Story?  By promoting the story of your Small Business, you are moving beyond a transactional relationship and into an emotional one. Whether it’s sharing your reasons for creating your business, talking about the obstacles you have overcome or focusing on the problem you wanted to solve, the story of Why and How can elevate you beyond your competitors and forge deep bonds with your customers. We wrap up the show by announcing a new monthly contest to feature a listener’s Small Business on the show. Just leave us a review and then send us your contact info to be entered! All this and much more on episode 246 of the Small Business Show. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and comment. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #246 for Wednesday, October 23, 2019You need to know if you can walk awayHaste Makes MalpracticeLeading and Pacing: research your potential partnersDon’t steal the penLandlord vs. Innkeeper00:22:09 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year00:24:19 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. 00:26:20 Are You the Hero of your Small Business StoryTechRestore: Help is on the WayBay Area Tech HeroGrammarly00:40:03 SBS 246 OuttroLeave us a [email protected] The post One Way Contracts and the Power of Story – Small Business Show 246 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton are traveling this week so we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2017 with the owners of Tanglefree Waterfowl. There’s a lot to learn from this one! What’s the best way to build your companies brand and create fans that are passionate about your products? Cory Fosket and Doug Butcher took a company focused on a single product line and expanded it over the last 13-years into a trusted brand for waterfowl hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Along the way, they’ve learned about the importance of quality and how to step outside the business to plan 3-5 years ahead rather than just grinding it out day-after-day. Listen in to this episode of the Small Business Show to hear the Tanglefree story! During our discussion today, we get some great tips on creating strong relationships with your customers as well as your overseas suppliers to create a win-win environment where your company and suppliers profit while the customer gets a great value, high quality product. Cory and Doug spend some time discussing various measures of success and what means the most to each of them, as well as what they are doing to power through obstacles to propel Tanglefree into the future. We also learn about the pros and cons of selling to big-box retailers vs smaller stores and how to manage each different type of relationship. Finally, you’ll learn what to watch out for when developing products in China and how to create long term success with factory owners. Join us today on the Small Business Show for these tips and more! Then, jump over to the Small Business Show Support group to discuss the show. Chapters/Timestamps 00:00:00 Best of Small Business Show #134 August 30, 201700:01:17 Duck season and Ducks Unlimited00:01:24 Cory Fosket and Doug Butcher from Tanglefree Waterfowl Products00:02:20 An Intentional Family Business00:03:30 Acquire a minor line in someone else’s business and expand it00:04:57 Expand the staff by bringing in more family00:07:49 Building a brand in today’s world00:10:28 Making brand engagement a daily focus00:11:28 Relationships with Customers00:13:40 Redefining a relationship ahead of its time00:15:23 Favorite mistake: Not applying vision00:16:38 The other favorite mistake: learning that quality is better than price00:19:04 Success metric: Brand Engagement00:21:40 Look three-to-five years out00:22:46 Focus on relationships00:26:01 For a business relationship to work, both parties need to make money00:29:45 Reward Quality Control00:30:12 SBS OuttroTanglefree Waterfowl on Facebook and Instagram The post Tanglefree Waterfowl Interview– Small Business Show 245 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

One of the most frequently repeated pieces of advice that we give on the show is to get involved with a board of advisors and to connect with other business owners. Connecting with a group of diverse business owners and executives is a powerful way to build relationships and to bring experience to your business that you may be lacking. You’ll gain insight, critique, and knowledge with every meeting. We have had business owners on the show that have mentioned the impact of just such an advisory group: the Alliance of CEOs. We’re thrilled to have Paul Witkay, Founder of the Alliance on the show today.  Paul shares the story of why and how he started the Alliance back in 1996 to help both large and Small Business CEO’s solve problems and connect with other leaders. Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and comment on the show. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #244 for Wednesday, October 9, 2019 00:02:28 Paul Witkay – Alliance of CEOs Starting the Alliance “Don’t be Stupid” Create a safe space with no sales nor judgment 00:14:59 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. To get your new wireless plan for just $15/month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/sbs 00:16:58 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year. 00:19:07 Part 2 – How does the Alliance Work? Matching up the groups Trading Places These aren’t peer groups Advice: Focus on Clarity Advice: Hang around the people you want to hang around Find Paul Witkay at the Alliance of CEOsThe post Paul Witkay – Alliance of CEOs – Small Business Show 244 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Today on the show, we’re fortunate to have David Dawson with us, owner of The Instant Print Shoppe. David is going to talk all about printing as well as his journey as a small business owner. Regular listeners of the Small Business Show will know that we are passionate about the customer experience when they receive your product. We recently did a show all about packaging and how big of an impact it has on your customer’s view of your business, product, and service. There are so many opportunities to impress your customers with what you include in the box: fliers, stickers and promotional material along with what is printed on the box. The design and creation of printed goods, from business cards, those stickers and fliers to the critically important thank you cards. These things matter and help to create the framework for how your business is viewed by your existing and potential customers. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today as they learn about listener David Dawson’s journey as a multi-generational Small Business owner at the Instant Print Shoppe. Then, visit the Small Business Support Group to comment and share your own story. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #243 for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 00:03:16 Part 1: David Dawson from The Instant Print Shoppe Managing employees in a Multi-generational business “I guess I better figure this out” “The more I learn, the more confident I get!” 00:13:17 SPONSOR: Zapier. When you’re running your own business you know you could automate many of the tasks you do, but you don’t know-how. That’s where Zapier comes in. Try our special 14-day free trial at zapier.com/smallbusiness 00:15:38 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. 00:17:38 Interview Part 2: Letting customer service drive your business goals Personal Interaction with local businesses Updating your software Managing change resistance in a changing industry Keep Learning Find David at Instant Print Shoppe:  www.instantprintshoppe.ca Email David: [email protected] David Dawson on LinkedIn The post Interview with David Dawson of Instant Print Shoppe – Small Business Show 243 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We all know how powerful saying No is. In fact, we’ve done shows where we discuss just that – focusing your power by saying no. But what if you are on the other side of that no? How do you work around being shut down? What techniques can you use to convince someone to change their mind and embrace your idea, your service, or your product? Stick around for the next half-hour or so to learn how your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton have overcome the NO over and over again. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #242 for Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Gary Vee Podcast 00:04:14 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year. 00:06:07 Converting No into Yes Bullheaded Persistence Timing and Listening Ask for What You Want Pacing and Leading Define the Trial 00:18:51 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. To get your new wireless plan for just $15/month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/sbs 00:20:51 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:22:21 The Next Level of Yes Always Be Following-Up Sanebox Always Be Building Relationships Small Business Show on LinkedIn Try to add value to the relationship Worry about the Deal, not the Money “We’ll Take it All” Scarcity and Exclusivity 00:42:30 SBS 242 Outtro The post Turning No into Yes – Small Business Show 242 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We often talk about outsourcing with off-shore companies on the Small Business Show. Back in April, we focused on using outsourcing as a resource for delegating and on last weeks episode, Dave shared some of his frustrations about being impatient and expecting perfection when using outsourcing for a project. Today, we’re fortunate to have Curt Zweier of C3S Software on the show to provide some deeper insight into the world of outsourcing. Listen in to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of poor communication and how by treating your outsourced talent like they are your employees, you increase your success dramatically. If you have been tempted to contract with off-shore programming companies, but concerned about quality or the process, this is a show you don’t want to miss! Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they get a chance to learn from a successful leader in the off-shore and outsourcing industry. Then, visit the Small Business Support Group to ask more questions and share your own tips! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #241 for Wednesday, September 18, 2019 00:02:10 The Outsourcing Episode, with Curt Zweier Only the largest companies could leverage global employment Egypt is a great place to be Compartmentalize and Communicate Regularly Software Solution Specialists are the Liaison 00:15:16 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:16:49 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. 00:18:33 Integrating Outsourcing into Your Business Work like a team The Value of Customer Service Stay Involved with your Outsourcing Team 00:34:40 SBS241 Outtro Find Curt Zweier and C3S Software at www.c3ssoftware.com The post Outsourcing Secrets with Curt Zweier of C3S Software – Small Business Show 241 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Should your Small Business make loans to employees that are in a bind and if so, what policies and procedures do you need to put in place to protect yourself? And creating your own reality is great, but what about the reality of not being able to pay your bills? Join us today for a special listener questions edition of the Small Business Show! Most Small Business owners have found themselves in the position of being asked for a loan or payroll advance from an employee. When this comes up, should you make the loan? If you do, how do you protect your business and yourself and create standards to follow for future payroll advances? We discuss this terrific question from listener Grace T. and come up with ideas to support your employees when they need your help while protecting your own interests at the same time. We then tackle a question about how to create your own reality when your Small Business runs out of cash. Terry P. likes our focus on creating your own story, but when his Small Business can’t pay the bills, he needs some real-world help with finding alternative funding sources. Listen in to episode 240 of the Small Business Show as your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton answer these questions and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #240 for Wednesday, September 11, 201900:02:38 Grace-When do employees get a loan?Rocketlawyer Loan AgreementSHRM Pay Advances 00:16:22 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs.00:18:00 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:19:42 E-MartinOFD from UK-Apple Podcasts SBS Review00:20:33 Terry-What do you do when you run out of money?HELOC = Home Equity Line of CreditPaypal Small Business LoanAmazon Payments Small Business LoanStripe Small Business LoanKabbage00:32:48 Business Therapy: Dave’s Impatience and PerfectionismThe 80/20 Rule for Mission Critical Items?00:41:17 SBS 240 The post Listener Questions about Employee Loans and Alternative Finance Sources – Small Business Show 240 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Every Small Business moves through cycles. From Creation, launch, growth and the grind, are you ready to adapt your skill set to each cycle? On this episode of the Small Business Show, we will explore each of these business cycles and more while we highlight the opportunities and pitfalls of each. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean to learn how they adapted their leadership styles during each different cycle, what they excelled at and what they failed miserably with. Along the way, you will hear personal stories of success and failure and gain insight about what each of these serial small business owners would have done differently and how they have adapted to find success. We start with the Creative cycle, then move into Launching your new business before moving on to our Grow or Die phase that can often be followed by The Grind – a cycle that can burnout many entrepreneurs. This phase is where we start to ask ourselves: “Am I the right person to be running this business?”. Listen in for all this and much more on episode 239 of the Small Business Show! Then, bring your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Small Business Support Group to continue the discussion. Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #239 for Wednesday, September 4, 2019 00:01:41 Adapting to Different Business Cycles 00:03:39 Creation Want free advice? Ask Shannon and Dave Are there customers for your idea? It doesn’t need to be a lot of money Discipline points vs. process vs. systems vs. desire SBS 238 When people Quit! 00:17:04 SPONSOR: Zapier. When you’re running your own business you know you could automate many of the tasks you do, but you don’t know-how. That’s where Zapier comes in. Try our special 14-day free trial at zapier.com/smallbusiness 00:19:59 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. 00:21:42 Launch! 00:25:26 Grow or Die Beware Internal Culture Opposition 00:32:18 The Grind Am I the right person to be running this business? 00:36:25 Disengage / The Down-cycle 00:42:28 SBS 239 [email protected] Leave us an Apple Podcasts ReviewThe post Adapting to Business Cycles – Small Business Show 239 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What is Intentional Tension and how can you use it to achieve more with your Small Business? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean for this episode of the Small Business Show to hear why introducing Intentional Tension to your company culture can increase productivity and produce higher quality results. We also discuss why some people feel the urge to quit on the cusp of success. What is it about that last 10% of a project, new business or new product launch that is often so hard to complete? Both Dave and Shannon have experience with this phenomenon and they have tips for you to help avoid these situations. Listen in for these topics and more as we discuss ways to make all of our Small Businesses better. After the show, please take 30-seconds to leave us a review on the Apple Podcast directory – it really helps! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #238 for Wednesday, August 28, 2019 00:02:32 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 and use promo code sbs2019 to start with a $20 credit. 00:04:27 Intentional Tension 00:09:19 Always Keep them Uncomfortable 00:12:33 Think in terms of Frameworks 00:15:56 Netflix powerpoint and podcast regarding their sports team policy Netflix’s Culture Document Netflix’s Culture Creator Created a Culture that Got her Fired 00:19:14 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. To get your new wireless plan for just $15/month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/sbs. 00:21:46 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:23:17 When people quit just as it’s getting good 00:33:11 The Easy/Difficult Sandwich 00:34:58 Fear of the Daily Grind 00:37:08 37 Signals Rework (Free book) Getting Real (Free book) 00:38:59 Parkinson’s Law 00:41:58 Business Therapy: Contracts for the Contractually Reticent Relationship Framework 00:53:29 SBS 238 Outtro [email protected] The post Intentional Tension and When People Quit! – Small Business Show 238 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

As regular listeners know, we recently welcomed Mint Mobile on to the show as a sponsor. What they don’t know is before those sponsor spots started, we met with Mint Mobile’s Chief Marketing Officer, Aron North and we were so impressed with the story of Mint and how it began that we have asked Aron to come on the show today to talk about how Mint got started and how he and his team came up with their unique marketing and sales methods. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today to learn how Aron and his team came up with the concept for Mint Mobile and what tactics they employed to get noticed without a billion-dollar marketing budget. Hear how engagement with customers on forums and social media helped created a customer-first culture, how embracing the “F” word helped Mint to standout and much more on this special episode of the Small Business Show. After listening, join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and to share your own story. Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #237 for Wednesday, August 21, 2019 00:01:48 Mint Mobile’s Aron North Multiple Customer Test Scenarios The Biggest Challenge Podcast Sponsorships 00:16:32 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:18:06 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year. 00:19:51 It’s time for Customer Service Hunt for the Negative “First Call Resolution” On Using The “F” Word We’re Not Failing Enough Bet Big on the SuperBowl Contact Aron North on LinkedIn 00:40:30 SBS 237 Outtro The post Mint Mobile: Chief Marketing Officer Aron North on Small Business Show 237 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today as we welcome Garry VonMyhr, Co-Founder of Tech Defenders, Mobile Defenders and Genius iPhone Repair to discuss his journey starting and running multiple businesses in the mobile electronics space. We all know that mobile devices, phones, laptops, and tablets are critically important in the business and educational markets as well as our personal lives. When these devices stop working, business stops and people panic. Garry VonMyhr has spent the last decade creating and building companies to keep our devices up and running as well as managing the reverse cycle when we upgrade or those products become obsolete.  Garry shares the story of how these businesses have evolved to take advantage of new opportunities and to get ahead of changing markets. You’ll learn about the importance of delegating to develop a strong team of employees and how creating and promoting a great culture can help not only with attracting talent but suppliers and partners as well. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton and listen in for some great lessons in Small Business Management and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own story. Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #236 for Wednesday, August 14, 2019 00:01:34 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. 00:03:40 Interview with Interview Garry VonMyhr from Tech Defenders Co-founders Steve Barnes and Jordan Notenbaum 00:09:40 Changing brands in a similar space 00:12:20 Opportunity is always around 00:13:37 iPads in Classrooms open the Tech Conversation 00:15:06 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:16:49 SPONSOR: Blip Billboards – Make a big impression without breaking the budget. Visit BlipBillboards.com/SBS to get a free account with a $25 credit. 00:18:54 The 80% Rule of Time Management The eMyth by Michael Gerber 00:24:16 Managing the market Fans Not Customers 00:30:46 The Franchise Mistake 00:34:47 The LinkedIn Benefits 00:38:28 Surround yourself with the right content When do you have time? Is the content going to get you where you want to be? 00:40:54 SBS 236 Outtro Garry VonMyhr on LinkedIn Tech Defenders on LinkedIn The post Interview with Garry VonMyhr from Tech Defenders – Small Business Show 236 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Mastering accountability for yourself is critically important for the success of your Small Business. Now it’s time to teach the same skills to your employees and contractors to create a culture of accountability that will lead to your inevitable success. Part 2 in our series on Accountability, today on the Small Business Show your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean focus on how to transfer that awesome accountability you have embraced to your employees. Join us as we discuss why your examples of accountability are so important to your team and what techniques you can use to inspire accountability throughout your organization. You will learn why and how to use the Systems vs. Goals theory to create a constant focus on iterating and embracing change and hear why it’s important to teach your employees to have an “exit strategy” from their position and how to use the famous Compliment Sandwich technique to manage mistakes. We wrap up the show with another Business Therapy session that focuses on starting a new business related to online forums. Need some therapy for your own business? All this, and a lot more to help your Small Business succeed. Listen in and then join us on the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own tips! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #235 for Wednesday, August 7, 2019 00:01:46 Apple Podcasts Review from Katie Joy B Apple Podcast Reviews 00:03:00 “There’s no motivation in a steady paycheck” 00:07:50 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year. 00:09:17 Accountability Part 2: Employees Lead by Example! Small Business Show #234: Accountability Part 1 00:10:54 First, it’s your fault. 00:14:09 Create a “working agreement” with your employees 00:15:20 What’s your Exit Strategy? Create an environment of growth 00:17:30 Delegate, and mean it. 00:19:49 SPONSOR: Blip Billboards – Make a big impression without breaking the budget. Visit BlipBillboards.com/SBS to get a free account with a $25 credit. 00:22:28 Bill Gates calls Steve Jobs a Wizard 00:26:22 The Money/Not-Money-Making Chart 00:31:08 Action breeds more action 00:31:48 The Compliment Sandwich 00:33:32 The goal is to make the best system! 00:39:46 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:41:35 Business Therapy: Shannon [email protected] [email protected] 00:46:30 SBS 235 Outtro businessshow.co/reviews Call/Text us! (401) 472-4249 The post Teaching Employee Accountability – Small Business Show 235 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Have you found the Small Business Show useful? You can give a little love back to the show by leaving a quick review for us. It has a tremendous impact and could be the most powerful thing you do today. Thanks! Being focused on accountability is a powerful way to steer yourself and your Small Business towards success. When you are holding yourself accountable, you are in charge of the actions you can take, however small they may be, to adjust, iterate and correct problems that may be holding you back. Part one of our two-part series on accountability focuses on your own personal accountability and the concept of training yourself to believe that you are at least 85% responsible for your success with just 15% depending on random events. The premise of this idea comes to us from The 85% Solution by Linda Galindo. With this 85/15 concept, your chances of being successful are much higher. People that blame their problems, mistakes, and failures on forces beyond their control are doomed to mediocrity. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for this episode to learn how to train your brain to embrace accountability with techniques related to responsibility, empowerment and more. We then dive into tips for how to react and adjust to your mistakes to create a powerful system for writing your own story of success. Listen in, then share your own tips and get your questions answered at the Small Business Support Group! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #234 for Wednesday, July 31, 2019 00:01:33 Mrs. X-How to find the confidence to make the leap? SCORE.org 00:08:10 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. To get your new wireless plan for just $15/month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/sbs 00:10:51 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. 00:12:55 Accountability is Freedom 00:14:56 The 85% Solution by Linda Galindo 00:18:17 Accountability is a learned skill 00:19:58 Your Success or Failure is Up to You 00:20:30 The Power of Failure 00:21:36 Tell relatable stories of failure 00:23:00 Everyone should have a side hustle to scare yourself 00:24:12 Mistakes are the stepping stones that lead you towards success Steve Jobs – Connect the Dots 00:24:59 You alone have the power to write your own story 00:25:38 Let go of Sunk Costs 00:29:03 Don’t compare yourself with your competitors 00:31:04 The Other World Computing Customer Service Story 00:32:40 Manage Expectation 00:35:30 SBS 234 Outtro businessshow.co/reviews Call/Text us! (401) 472-4249 The post Accountability Leads to Success – Small Business Show 234 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.