The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

What are the absolute worst of the worst Sales Sayings that should make you turn and RUN when you hear them? Worse, if you are in sales in any form and you find yourself saying these things... watch out. You aren't creating raving fans for your business. Here are the sales expressions you should never say, along with the guaranteed ways to stand out and to legitimately grow your business. This Episode is sponsored by WP Maintenance Plan, the trusted resource for maintenance and optimization of your Word Press website. Find out more at WPMP.org.

Allegra Stein joins the show for a #RoundTwo conversation on what every coach needs to know in order to start their practice. Ready to go from Misfit to Maverick? Find out more at http://misfittomaverick.com/. This Episode is sponsored by WP Maintenance Plan, the trusted resource for maintenance and optimization of your Word Press website. Find out more at WPMP.org.

What's the secret to not just wanting to be an entrepreneur, but the actual steps it takes to envision a business and actually build it? Troy Campbell joins the podcast to talk all secrets around the mindset of successful entrepreneurship, including the tangible, actionable strategy it takes to be set apart among a world of competitors. Troy's the co-host of the Know, Like, and Trust Podcast, and is a co-founder of Stampede Digital Systems. Find out more at https://stampedeweb.com/.

Do you know the steps you need to take to UNSTUCK your business? Michael Bryant joins the podcast to not only share his incredible insights that every business owner needs to apply -- but also to talk the real, tangible steps he took to not only build a business... but build a business that has lasted nearly 40 years. Michael's story is a must-listen for anyone who wants to create something that lasts. Follow Michael on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/ and learn more via: http://GoToCTSonline.com/

Does your brand have an online digital presence? Are you able to keep up the pace with posting consistent, quality content at scale? Ash McGrath joins the show to drop a knowledge bomb on how owners can get their voice heard online, including how to write copy that actually sells. Connect with Ash via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/copywriter-content-contentmarking-conversioncopy-sales-marketing-branding/.

Do you know how to take a business from idea to action? Tommy Mello joins the podcast to share his story on how he went from $50,000 in debt to over $30 million in revenue per year in only seven years. Tommy shares incredible insights on how his service based business in garage door repairs was able to rise to the top despite stiff competition. Tommy's company -- A1 Garage Doors -- now supports over 200 employees and continues to set the tone for effective business management and leadership. Learn more about the business at: https://a1garage.com/ Check out Tommy's book, Home Service Millionaire, available on Amazon and Audible via: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Service-Millionaire-Million-Business/dp/1732452105 Listen to Tommy's podcast, the Home Service Expert, and hear from some of his incredible guests via https://homeserviceexpert.com/podcast. This Episode is sponsored by WP Maintenance Plan, the trusted resource for maintenance and optimization of your Word Press website. Find out more at WPMP.org.

What's the gap between the culture you WANT and the culture you HAVE? MaryBeth Hyland joins the podcast to talk all things culture -- including the real, tangible steps it takes in creating a company that people want to work for. Attract and retaining great talent is more important than every in today's work economy... is your business doing more than just putting a list of values on the wall? Check out some of MaryBeth's incredible programs at: www.sparkvisionnow.com/events And be sure to follow MaryBeth via her LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethhyland/ This Episode is sponsored by WP Maintenance Plan, the trusted resource for maintenance and optimization of your Word Press website. Find out more at WPMP.org.

Do you know how to build the true, raving fans for your business? Esti Chazanow joins the podcast to share the story of her startup success with Liv Watches, a company that has gone out of its way to create customers who truly love their brand. Check out more at https://www.livwatches.com/.

Have you fallen into the trap of trying to manage Work Life Balance? Or, are you missing one of the EASIEST ways for your business to rise to the top no matter the competition? Joy McAdams joins the podcast and delivers her take on what people are missing, and why it's actually so easy on how flipping the switch towards real success. Be sure to follow Joy on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-mcadams-59878a10a/ and check out her podcast, The Boss Babe Podcast. This Episode is sponsored by WP Maintenance Plan, the trusted resource for maintenance and optimization of your Word Press website. Find out more at WPMP.org.

Throw out your sales script, email copy, cold-call playbook or whatever other awful tactic you use to DM people for your latest sale. You don't need any of it. If you want to build something that lasts rather than chasing sale after sale day after day, try one simple strategy: being human.

Dana joins the podcast to talk about how she's built a prolific social media brand while becoming the standard for identity theft protection. Learn more via IdentityProtectionPlanning.com. Connect with Dana via LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-mantilia/

Say goodbye to exhausting networking that takes your business no where. Angela Kubisky joins the podcast to chat about how you can amplify your business connections into real, meaningful outcomes, and how your networking can lead to tangible results. Reach out to Angela via: [email protected] or visit the website at https://amplifiedbusinessconnections.com/.

Do you have a handle on the finances of your business? Terrell Turner joins the show to talk all things accounting and cash flow. Terrell has a proven track record in the financial consulting space, and he is also the host of the Business Talk Library, an incredible resource for business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere. Be sure to follow Terrell on all social media platforms via @BusinessTalkLibrary. Subscribe to the Business Talk Library Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqoWHduBK7ZJ0YcuCPlOlrA And check out more via the website: https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/

Do you know how to navigate the MESS that is management? Scott Miller of Franklin Covey joins the podcast to talk about the best leadership strategies for effective management. Scott's insights are real and practical and includes how to tackle awkward and direct conversations with people who work for you. Scott's a gifted, trusted voice in the leadership space. Be sure to check out his book, Management Mess to Leadership Success, on Amazon, as well as his weekly podcast, On Leadership with Scott Miller, updated every Tuesday. Management Mess to Leadership Success: https://www.amazon.com/Management-Mess-Leadership-Success-Challenges-ebook/dp/B07P884HSS On Leadership with Scott Miller Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franklincovey-on-leadership-with-scott-miller/id1391164389

Jeff Turner likes to talk JUNK -- probably because he runs an incredibly successful junk removal business. Jeff has nailed it when it comes to understanding how to tap into a niche that maybe isn't the sexy dream that entrepreneurs envision, and he's done it by drilling down on a journey of self-development and improvement. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to get into entrepreneurship, as well as business owners looking to take their business to the next level. Learn more about Jeff via: http://jeffturnertalksjunk.com/ or his LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-turner-talks-junk-427a2011/

We kick off the PODMAX Global event with a special interview with Justin Balunsat. Justin is the owner of Just Devine Properties and tells his story of ditching his 9-5 to pursue his entrepreneurial dream. Check out this episode for Good Advice on mindset and endurance during the new business journey, and be sure to follow our PODMAX Global series for other exclusive interviews. Want to experience PODMAX for yourself? Learn more at: https://podmax.co/

LeRon Barton rejoins the podcast for a special #RoundTwo conversation on Black lives and the current political climate. In this episode, LeRon pushes for people to become real advocates, rather than starting book clubs and making random social media posts. LeRon is a gifted speaker and author -- learn more via https://leronbarton.com/.

Is there a way to drive sales in your business while staying honest? Krista Mollion joins the show to talk her strategies in building an 8-figure digital agency. Krista shows how you can build a business without selling your soul, and she points out some of the worst tactics new and small business owners should avoid when scaling their business online. Be sure to connect with Krista via her Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamollion/

Are you looking for applicable, implementable techniques for turning motivation from, "I wish I could..." into the real results you want to attain? Matt Granados joins the podcast as the founder and CEO of LifePulse, Inc., a nationally recognizing consulting firm that has worked with all sorts of high profile clients like Google and Twitter. Matt shares key insights on why managers totally miss it on the motivation front, and how his own perspective on building a career on entrepreneurship has led to the release of his #1 International Best Seller -- Motivate the Unmotivated: A proven system for sustainable motivation. Pick up your copy via Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Motivate-Unmotivated-proven-sustainable-motivation-ebook/dp/B08CD3CYSX/

Are you looking for the secret to how to find great talent for your business? Wondering how to retain your talent and keep them from going somewhere else? To build a sustainable, long term brand you will need a village of "Raving Fans" within the business who can help take your company where you want it to go.

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Chelsea Haines joins the podcast as a Gut Health Coach to talk all things important for living the life you want... meaning feeling the way you've always wanted to feel. Chelsea has an incredible story of her own and if you want to hear more, be sure to check out her podcast -- Let's Start Health.

Are you hungry for growth? Dave Proffitt joins the podcast to talk about his journey to success, and how his drive to build and nurture relationships has fueled his agency as a Financial Advisor. Follow up with Dave via: https://strategicfinancialpartners.com/our-team/davidproffitt/

Should you feel guilty looking for your next big sale during the Pandemic? More importantly, should you feel bad charging full price when times are hard? Want to talk more about this? Tune in to our weekly Growth Group meetups, Tuesdays at 9AM via Zoom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/NWAGrowthGroup/

Your ability to influence and impact others is a direct result of your ability to grow and develop as a person. Are you on a path of fast-paced growth, or have you surrounded yourself with echo chambers that tell you what you want to hear?

Coty Back joins the show to talk his passion for leadership at a young age and how it's driven him to build a career in the training and development space. Coty is a trusted expert in all things leadership and management, and is especially gifted at building a leadership philosophy that leads to real, tangible action that in turn drives meaningful results. Want to develop your own leadership principles that drive real change and significant action? Take a listen. Follow Coty on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coty-back-2b8b87b/

Is your drive in life simply chasing that next promotion or paycheck? Examining your identity -- and what you're desperate for it being -- will decide your impact.

Are Entrepreneurs a dying breed? This episode covers the #1 struggle entrepreneurs and new business owners face -- how to make the sale. From validating your product to finding the right customers, here's how you can avoid the flop to grow a sustainable brand and business.

Want customers to love what you offer? In this Friday's rollup episode, we talk about being honest with ourselves and being willing to pursue the real - and sometimes rocky -- feedback our customers give us.

Join us for an interesting conversation about building, growing and sustaining your work for the long haul. Please feel free to reach out via LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-smith-consulting/ or email at [email protected].

"Customer service" -- the two words uttered by small business owners everywhere who THINK they are offering something meaningful. Today's Final Friday is all about building your 1,000 Raving Fans, and how creating repeat buyers for your business is entirely shaped by your intentionality you give to your customers. Are your customers only as important as the revenue they bring your business? Are they just a number to you? Or do you make sure that everyone who gives you the trust of their dollar knows they are valued for it?

Today's Final Friday Episode -- what life looks like as a new parent amidst a global pandemic and how businesses that are flourishing right now are mastering the pivot. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review, and if you're in our NWA area and have used the podcast to help your business, leave our company a Google review.

Are you a Culture Champion? Julie Swift joins the podcast to talk all things culture, leadership, and management. Today's biggest influence on your business's bottom line is one simple truth -- how you are taking care of your people. Want to retain your best talent and maximize outcomes for your business? Culture must be king. Connect with Julie via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-scott-swift/.

What's the reason for your worldview, and what do you do when that worldview is challenged? Do you back away, or lean in to find what may be a stronger truth? LeRon L. Barton joins the podcast to talk on writing and race, and how his passion to be a voice as a cultural disruptor allowed him to overcome setbacks like a stutter. LeRon is meaningful thought leader both online and on stage, having presented at popular events like TedX. Follow LeRon on his website LeRonBarton.com or via his LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/

You've heard the old saying -- Innovate or Die -- and now is true more than ever. The businesses that survive today's environment will be the ones who can embrace innovation, pivot, and change. Check out this clip from Simon Sinek via his Youtube page or listen directly via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spNnsD-XOY&t=7s

What does it mean to be Strong, Resilient, and Completely Useful? These three words define the Buffalo, an animal that has become the central theme of Buffalo Way Leadership. Britton Wesson and Russ Collins join the podcast to talk about the power of these three concepts, and how someone's leadership journey is best defined in the perspective they have on who they are and how they fit within their organization. Check out their podcast -- the Buffalo Way -- on any podcast platform.

B2B Lead Generation is hard -- and if you're not careful, you'll be downright obnoxious to your prospective buyers. But is there a way to stay top of mind with your potential customers? Is there a way to keep them engaged in your latest and greatest offers without manipulation or sleezy sales tactics? Stapho Thienpont, host of the TMF Picnic, joins the podcast to share all things related to marketing mastery. Check out the TMF Picnic on Spotify and follow Stapho on LinkedIn.

Emotional Intelligence is the #1 predictor of success in today's business and its leaders. But what is EQ, and how does it actually shape and form the way we go about our lives? Adam Rosensweig joins the podcast as a certified EQ specialist to talk how EQ transformed his marriage and his life, and how leaders today can use it to transform their businesses. Follow Adam on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-rosensweig-943931129/ Check out the EQ Edge from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/EQ-Edge-Emotional-Intelligence-Success/dp/0470681616

Are you developing the strategies you need to leverage your competitive advantages and grow your business? Juliet Herman joins the podcast to talk Fit Out Academy and how leaders can transform their teams. Don't try to fit in -- learn to Fit Out. Learn more by following Juliet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietherman/

Do you know how to drive customers to your business? Do you know how to convert buyers into raving fans for what you do? Sharday Jones, M.A. Ed., joins the show to talk all things small business success, and how she's created her business -- S. Jones Books and Education -- on the foundation of focusing deeply on the customer. Sharday's company has been in business nearly a decade, long beating the statistic for small business survival rate, and does so as an educational consultant that provides curriculum writing and grant writing. When it comes to running a successful small business -- Sharday gets it. Find out more about Sharday at her website, sjonesbooksandeducation.com, or follow her on LinkedIn.

Are you equipped to go to the next level for your business? Have you embraced your digital strategy? David Alto joins the podcast as the owner of AltoAdvance.com -- an advancement consultancy designed to give individuals, groups, and companies the support and guidance they need to reach the next level. Whether this is finding your next perfect fit career, or taking your already existing organization into a greater impact online, David shares his most significant secrets for leveraging LinkedIn. Follow David's content via https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalto/.

There's an answer to overcoming social anxiety, and it comes from someone you may not expect. Mark Metry is the host of the Humans 2.0 -- a podcast that is in the top 100 worldwide. What may surprise you about Mark is his story before success -- one defined by social anxiety, depression, and overeating. Through a decision to take control of his life, Mark hacked his biochemistry and began to understand how to create responsibility for his own future. Pick up your copy of Screw Being Shy from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Screw-Being-Shy-Anxiety-Yourself-ebook/dp/B085T7D1X4/ Learn more about Mark at MarkMetry.com.

Do you want employees who are motivated and engaged? Wanting to avoid burnout, turnover, ineffective management, and all the things that can make work suck? It's time to reloveutionize your business. Marissa Badgley joins the show to talk about hand down the most important aspect of your business -- your people. When you prioritize your team as the central tenets of your business, the results always follow. Learn more at https://www.truereloveution.com/.

Is it possible to find a job you love? Is it possible to wake up Monday morning and be excited for the work week? Courtney Kirschbaum, Founder & CEO of JobHuntSchool.com, joins the show to tell you YES on both these questions. She shares her steps for how she took herself out of an unfulfilling, cubicle-driven job to one that allowed her to travel the world and use her giftings. Learn more at CourtneyKirschbaum.com and JobHuntSchool.com, and be sure to follow Courtney on LinkedIn.

Are you the best version of yourself? Are you living life on a mission? Jonathan Dunn joins the podcast to bring a powerful challenge to leaders and business owners everywhere. Jonathan's perspective is one marked with enthusiasm and passion, despite overcoming his own challenging circumstances. To experience the fullness you want in your life and your business, start by designing every action around intentionality and purpose. Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dunn-floyd/

Do you have a digital strategy for your business? If you don't, you may get left behind. Kendra Ramirez joins the podcast to talk all things online, and how business owners everywhere are diving straight into digital without any tangible outcomes. Kendra has run her own digital agency for over a decade, and she's found the answer for tying digital strategy into business strategy to bring you real, meaningful results. Find out more at KendraRamirez.com.

Doing business is personal. In fact, the sooner you realize this, the sooner you find out just how easy it is to build the tribe you need for your business to thrive. Josh Desha joins the podcast to talk all things about how to do business well. He brings to the coaching and consulting space a clear edge, differentiating himself from his competitors with real, tangible results. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuawdesha/.

Every successful career person goes to college... Right? You can't get a well-paying job without a degree... Right? Reputable employers only hire college graduates... Right??? Jonaed Iqbal joins the podcast to absolutely destroy these misconceptions. He's the creator of NoDegree.com, a business that specializes in helping people land competitive jobs. As the world continues to innovate and change, Jonaed is leading the charge by showing that success doesn't require a college transcript. Find out more at NoDegree.com or listen to Jonaed at the No Degree Podcast.

Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Good Advice Podcast! What's the secret to doing business better? What's the direct answer to more customers and better employees? These are important questions... but ones that have meaningless answers until you Find Your Why. Henry David Thorough once charged readers to, "Know thyself. Every heart beats to that iron string." Today's encouragement is to truly dig deep and learn yourself. Know who you are. Too many people describe themselves as unhappy, unfulfilled, out of sync, and out of rhythm. Find Your Why... or find yourself lost.

Legacy is entirely built on the day to day life you lead. Tavon Mason joins the podcast to talk about the most influential work he's ever done -- and it has little to do with his time as an NFL player for the NY Jets. Instead, he shares the vision that's driven him to create a real difference in the city of Baltimore. The secret to his impact hasn't been star-status, big name connections, or deep pockets -- it's recognizing what we owe to one another and the significant difference we can make when we simply focus on people other than ourselves. Learn more about Tavon's amazing work at http://www.tavonmasonlovesthekids.org/.

How do you plan to scale your business without a team you can trust to make it happen? Katherine Spinney joins the podcast to talk all things leadership and management, and how the secret sauce to greater success comes actually with less of you, and more of recognizing and developing the talent around you. Katherine is a trusted voice in the leadership space and has a sweet spot for helping not-for-profits grow. This is in part due to her creation of her Lead With Your Mind Framework, which is especially meaningful for those who want to take charge and create the life they want to live. Find out more at https://www.katherinespinney.com/.