Fox Talks Business Podcast

We have all heard that you need to know your numbers., but which numbers matter and where do we find them? In this episode I talk about The difference between someone saying and income vs profit How to keep track of the right numbers When you need to do this One mistake new business owners make with accounts I also tell you in the episode to ask for these: Profit and Loss: Monthly and Quarterly Profit and Loss Comparrison: Month to Month and Previous Year

Here are some of the rabbit holes Kim Gamble jumped down with me. How to say no and why it's needed Multi-hyphenate vs Niche Are you overcomplicating How and why to double down Basketball vs Tennis Thinking different about coaches Asking the right questions to your clients Trust me they all connect and Kim gives such great advice and tangible take-aways for it all. So stop reading this and just listen in!

We all hear that we have to have an elevator pitch, but how many floors do you have, what needs to be in it, how much is too much, the list can go on and on. Your elevator pitch needs to be a living document and you are going to need more than one depending on who it is that you are "pitching to". It also needs to evolve as you and your business do. This will happen because the more you say it the more you will get it refined. That is important! The more you say it the more you will get it refined! I write it twice because the key is that you understand that you will not get it near perfect unless you try it out. More then once and more then just to a friend. Listen and watch for the reactions and then tweek as needed. So listen in, write some tips and send me your pitch! Let's get these "elevators" buzzing with connections and questions.

Ever wish you could come up with breakthrough ideas or be called an innovator. My guest today, Bill Stainton is going to talk about how to start coming up with ideas, what you need to innovate and what the magic question is that you should be asking all the time. We also talk about Johnny Depp and Bill Nye but you have to listen in to get that connection. Visit our blog post here for more information and all the fun links.

Wanting help is easy. Figuring out the right way to stat building your team can be more of a challenge. In this episode I give you some food for thought on a few things to think about and start tracking so you can make sure the team you build is strong from the start.

Seems like a loaded topic to talk about but it is really more than just the two sides. What about all the in between stuff? That is why I wanted to have Jodi on my show. We talk about all the in between and ways that you can use "the end" to encourage and motivate you to make the between the best experiences. Comment below and let me know how many Mondays you're working with! Don't forget to visit our blog for more information on this episode!

Sometimes the questions you were not expecting to ask are the ones that get you to the best stories and sharing. This was the case with Jonathan and I. We went in so many directions from childhood memories, figuring out life lessons, diversification, journaling practices and more! To connect with Jonathan further and get your special promotion, visit us here

Find your ideal client! Create your avatar! We hear things like this a lot but how do we figure out what that is. Today I talk about how to look at your current clients differently and why you need to start to interview your new clients. Questions to ask and things to watch for. All of this is going to help you figure out who you want your true ideal client to be, you may just surprise yourself.

Excited to have Michelle join me to chat about automation - a buzzword in the biz world. But what should we automate and what should we not? And when should we DIY vs seeking help? Tune in for all the answers and more! Need to know a little more about her first well; International bestselling author, Michelle Nedelec is an expert in Entrepreneurialism and the founder of Awareness Strategies. She runs her own series of companies for over 22 years and for over 15 years has been helping Sales reps, Entrepreneurs, and Executives to continually double their profits and revenues. She not only has what it takes to help her clients build a million-dollar business, but she does it time and time again. Michelle particularly loves to talk about Marketing Automation, Systems Integration, and support both on and off of the stage. She teaches the key components of scaling a business: Strategy, Systems, Support, and State of Mind so you know how to continually elevate all four components to build a healthy thriving business. For the past 6 years, she's been focusing on helping entrepreneurs bring their businesses online from conceptualization to Done For You IT automation.

We cover so much in this episode with the expert Patty Dominguez from finding your white space, creating curiosity, claiming your status and how to be a category of one. Why do I say the expert? Well; Patty Dominguez, founder of Positioning to Profit, is a best-selling author, advisor, and contributing marketing expert. Her work has been featured on Smart Business, Investor's Business Daily, NY Daily News, and American Express Open Forum to name a few. Prior to 2013, she worked in Fortune 50 and management consulting as head of Global Agency Strategy. She now helps service-based entrepreneurs claim their "Category of One" status based on their unique abilities. When you listen I know you will want to follow her more do so!. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattydominguez/ There are many more ways and a special promotion for you just visit us here: https://www.foxtalksbusiness.com/podcast