The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

John Charles Wilker joins the show to talk about the ultimate side hustle dream turned early retirement -- and how a simple opportunity in flipping pallets completed changed his life. Check out John's Youtube channel for more info at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcX_EXPfEA7CJbUk0G8S2HA And be sure to go to @thesimplestbiz on social media. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Go to our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Shawn Dill & Lacey Book join the podcast to talk all about the journey of entrepreneurship, and why finding a like-minded community of professionals is *vital* to your sustained growth. Check out the None of Your Business Podcast, available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/none-of-your-business-podcast/id1514036779 And be sure to visit Shawn & Lacey's website, https://shawnandlacey.com/. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

International best selling author and YouMap creator Kristin Sherry returns to the podcast to talk her life transformation, including the ways she has changed her mindset into meaningful results. Go to MyYouMap.com to find out more or reach out to Kristin via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/KristinSherry. Enjoy the podcast and want to support it? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Erik Cabral joins the show to talk all things on the entrepreneurial journey, including why he started the Entrepreneurs Circle podcast and how On Air Brands is giving a voice to talent entrepreneurs everywhere. Check out more from https://onairbrands.com/ and be sure to stay connected with Erik from ErikCabral.co. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Go to our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

What's with today's job market? Is it true that "no one wants to work anymore"? Blake breaks down this misconception on hiring and retaining great employees, and instead points to successful businesses making deliberate investments in their talent. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Checkout our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

JM Ryerson joins the podcast to talk 20 years of building businesses, including unleashing the potential of your employees while also living a FULL life. Find out more from LetsGoWin.com. And be sure to check out the Let's Go Win Podcast, available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-win-podcast/id1517669567 Enjoy our Podcast and want to support the show? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Whitney Chaffin joins the podcast to share her background in real estate investing as well as some of her amazing entrepreneurial work in the non-profit space. Find out more at https://www.whitneysplace.org/ and www.whitneychaffin.com. Enjoy this podcast episode and want to support the podcast? Check out Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Molly Kross-Vinson joins the podcast to talk all things amazing about creating intentional customer experiences, and why culture matters more than values on the wall. Connect with Molly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollykrossvinson/ And if you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, go to our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

What's the key ingredient to running and growing a sustainable business? Through the challenges that come in building your company, there's one thing worth protecting. It's the passion for why you got into your business in the first place. And it's something easily lost among the craziness that comes between the obstacles, challenges, and setbacks that you will face on your entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

When your business goes from side hustle to your full time dream gig... how do you make sure you're work for the business is making meaningful progress? More importantly, how do you build something long-term and sustainable, with easy steps for growth? Anne Hill joins the podcast from Hilltop Virtual Solutions to share her perspective on streamlining your business. Find out more at https://hilltopvirtualsolutions.com/. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Is it possible to stand out among your competitors... without breaking the bank? Blake shares the secret to building raving fans and explains how to craft an amazing customer experience. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Are you creating real and psychologically safe relationships in your business? In a time where the Great Recession is affecting nearly every industry, it's never been more important than now to invest in your culture. LaTonya Wilkins joins the podcast as the author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You. Get your copy via Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Below-Surface-Psychologically-Relationships/dp/1951591844 Want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Want a more successful brand? It starts with marrying customer feedback with the identity of your brand, including being willing to test, iterate, and innovate your business according to your buyer's needs. Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon to support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

The master of messaging returns for our #RoundThree conversation on how to be *perfectly* understood when it comes to what you sell or the service you offer. Check out more from Zach at ClarityRules.com or his website, ZachMessler.com. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Wayne Washington joins the podcast to share his story on managing the logistics of your business, including aligning the strategy of your business with its actual day to day operations. Find out more at http://growcompanyprofits.com/ Enjoy the podcast and want to support it? Check out Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

We talk one of the best ways to convince a new hire to never work with you again -- what are trust fees and why you should never use them. Enjoy this episode? Support the podcast via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

We all know the pain of the "done deal" that suddenly disappears. The customer who said "I love this, how do I buy?" And then who suddenly vanishes when it's time to swipe the card. There's a better way to approach sales than chasing after prospects. In fact, there's a way to close a sale pain-free and in one call. Ari Galper joins the podcast as the #1 authority on Trust Based Selling, and how he's used these insights to unlock the sales game for himself and tens of thousands of others across the globe. Want to find out more? Check out Unlockthegame.com And if you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, you can take a look at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Brian Goldstein joins the show to talk his journey of entrepreneurship, and how he's giving back through mentorship. Want to know more? Check out Brian on Instagram and Youtube via: @briangoldphd https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Blake & Joy celebrate 250 episodes of the Good Advice Podcast as they talk through the constant battle of maintaining optimism vs. resisting shame in the journey of entrepreneurship. Those who have supported the podcast long term -- THANK YOU for bringing us to 250 episodes! And if you want to support the podcast into the future, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Henry Kaminski Jr. kicks off our incredible 2022 guest schedule as the Brand Doctor. Are you looking for that specific, proven process for getting you the high impact brand that lets you emerge as the "go to" authority in your niche? Henry has nailed down this method after over a decade in the business, and he has an amazing startup story of his own to share in this episode. Want an assessment of your brand from Henry? Go to https://uniquedesignz.net/ where you can also see client testimonials and some of the amazing outcomes achieved with Henry. And be sure to check out the Brand Doctor Podcast, available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-doctor-podcast/id1263945262 Enjoy this podcast and want to support it? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

You've made it to our #1 most downloaded episode in 2021! Matt Spettel joined the show earlier this year as the co-founder and CEO of CoPilot. I clicked with Matt and his startup story immediately -- he gives a no-fluff take on how CoPilot was created, with all its gains and pains, and how their approach to business has caused CoPilot to become the leading brand for in-home personal fitness. Aside from this amazing episode, I want to tell you thank you for listening to the podcast in 2021! It has been an amazing year with so many great guests. Stay tuned for 2022! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Coming in at #2 was our episode earlier in the year with Alex Chausovsky. Alex had such a valuable perspective on using data to inform your business strategy, including how to stay on top of market research. This is a topic that can be so overwhelming and so complex for business owners... which is why having a guest like Alex on the show was so valuable. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Dave LaGue joined the podcast earlier this year, to date being the #3 most downloaded episode in 2021. Dave and I had a great time swapping sales horror stories, and it's no surprise that Dave's perspective on sales leadership has led him to creating deep, meaningful relationships with his customers and clientele. If you want to turn one-time customers into raving fans, give them episode a listen. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Joining the show at the #4 most downloaded episode was Dale Dupree, leader of the Sales Rebellion. The magic of Dale Dupree lies all in the name of his business, and he's leading the charge on how salespeople should be rebelling against the status quo. I love the genuineness of Dale and his perspective on sales that somehow goes against the grain while also being so intuitive. Enjoy the episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Jeff Venn joined the podcast earlier this year as our #5 most downloaded episode -- and it's no surprise to see why. Jeff had an incredibly authentic perspective on his own entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on his evolution from a corporate 9-to-5er to a business founder. Jeff gave so many key takeaways on creating real fulfillment with entrepreneurship. So many professionals are searching for real fulfillment in their lives, and its why this episode was so valuable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Joining us for our #6 most downloaded episode of the year was Chris Kenney, who shared his biggest secrets for high ticket sales. Many entrepreneurs don't have a clue on how to price their services... which is why it was amazing to hear how Chris originally scaled his business through customers who paid $20,000 for his services. Chris gave so many great tips on pricing yourself for premium buyers, including pointing out the things that your customers simply do not care about. This was an amazing episode and it's no surprise to have seen it do so well over the course of the year. Check it out! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. For the 7th most downloaded episode, my lovely wife Joy joined me for our celebration of our 200th episode of the podcast. Joy's amazing and the most supportive partner I could ask for and not only that... she's a business owner herself. It was really great to sit down and swap stories with one another as we looked back on the journey of Good Advice and as we thought about the future. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. This year's #8 most downloaded episode was with Kristin Jekielek, who joined the podcast to share why video marketing is so valuable for entrepreneurs and business owners everywhere. Getting in front of a camera on a regular basis and sharing your perspective can be absolutely terrifying for the average person... and yet it continues to be one of the quickest ways to build the trust factor with your customers. Making video content a habit can have an absolutely massive return on your business, which is why it's no surprise Kristin's episode was so highly downloaded this year. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. At #9 we have Sean Castrina who joined the podcast to share his biggest tips for anyone wanting to launch a business successfully. Sean's been featured in nearly every important entrepreneurial circle and he took the time to pop into the show to give the unbreakable rules to both start and scale your next endeavor. Looking for a big kickoff for your new business idea in 2022? Definitely use the insights from Sean in this episode to guide you. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Coming in at #10 is Pratiti Pathak who joined the show on Episode #168. Pratiti blew us away with her insights on the ways she stands out with her customers, and more importantly, how she builds lasting, genuine relationships. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, be sure to check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Edward Rodriguez joins the podcast to talk the technology behind Blockchain, and how it's been instrumental in the world of commercial mortgage investing. Want to know more? Go to https://bpncapitalgroup.io/. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

We love receiving those 5-star reviews for our businesses… But what do we do when we receive a bad one? Ignore it? Hide it? Challenge it? We talk the right perspective on receiving negative feedback from customers, as well as simple steps you can take to ensure your customers have a great experience with your business. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

Ever wanted to know what your audience thinks of you? Do you want to know what your customers say and think about your product or service? Getting feedback is so crucial for businesses that want to grow -- but sometimes it can feel so complicated. Darshan Mehta joins the podcast as the founder of iResearch.com, a platform that creates space for conversations with your customers so that you can easily and affordable tap into their perspective. Want to know more? Go to https://www.iresearch.com/ And if you want to connect Darshan directly, he is available at [email protected]. And if you want to know more about the power of gathering customer insights, check out Darshan's new book: Getting to Aha! Why Today's Insights Are Tomorrow's Facts Available on Amazon via https://geni.us/GettingtoAha. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

What's the story behind the hyper-growth of a new business in a niche industry? We sit down with Kyle Jones to talk about the incredible growth of iCryo Franchise Systems -- the cryotherapy business that has gone from 1 to 150 locations in the past six years alone. It's the fastest growing cryotherapy business in the country, and we discuss it's origin story as well as Kyle's best insights in the world of entrepreneurship. Want to know more? Go to https://icryo.com/. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Go to our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

We talk a collection of stories from guests, business owners, and entrepreneurs who have grown their businesses to seven figures and beyond, and in some cases are even internationally known. All have one common statistic. They spent 10 years building their success. We share more about the 10-year mindsight and how to avoid getting caught up in the comparison game of social media, as well as not falling for the trap of "overnight success" stories. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Is there a way to mutually engage with your customers before it's time to buy? Pitching and sending proposals is the go-to for a lot of salespeople, without understanding that your customers really don't want to talk sales. Ross Rich joins the podcast as the CEO and Co-founder of Accord, a customer-facing platform that allows you to collaborate with your potential customers and communicate simply how to solve their problems. Find out more at https://inaccord.com/. Enjoy the podcast? Support great content like this via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Do you feel like you're burning out on the content game? Not sure what to post, how much time to spend on it, and most importantly... how to create engagement that ultimately leads to buyers? Andrew Ryder joins the podcast to share how you can create content that plays to your strengths an a simple, repeatable way. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

"We have great customer service." Ever found yourself saying this? If so, you may be falling into one of the most common mistakes for business owners. We talk about avoiding the Customer Service trap while also building intentional customer experiences that turn buyers into raving fans. Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon where you can support the podcast via Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Yaro Starak joins the show as a serial entrepreneur whose latest successful business is InboxDone.com, a company that gives business owners back their time by managing their email and calendar. Yaro shares a multitude of stories that contain key insights for anyone stepping into the entrepreneurial or startup space. Learn more about how to simplify your business and get back your time via https://inboxdone.com/. Also, be sure to check out Yaro's podcast, Vested Capital, available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vested-capital/id303638149. Enjoy this show? If you want to support the podcast, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Is there a way to leverage technology to scale your ecommerce store? Christopher Hamze joins the show to share exactly that, and how Teelaunch is connecting Ecom stores with print-on-demand needs to warehouses all over the world. Want to know more? Go to https://teelaunch.com/. If you enjoyed this episode, support the podcast via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Understanding what you sell and exactly who you sell it to are some of the most basic concepts for doing good business... So why's it so challenging for people to articulate? We talk through understanding some of the common misconceptions around Niche and how to use it to your advantage in developing an intentional business sales strategy. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Joshua Wohle joins the podcast to talk Mindstone -- the platform he's built to help you learn faster and remember better. Joshua began Mindstone following his successful 9-figure sale of SuperAwesome to Epic Games. We talk Mindstone, entrepreneurship, startup culture, and more all in this episode. Want to know more about Mindstone? Check out https://www.mindstone.com/. And if you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, go to our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice/Podcast.

Is there a way to leverage virtual reality to create a healthy workplace culture? That's what Dr. Robin Rosenberg is accomplishing through her company, Live in Their World. By immersing individuals in virtual workplace scenarios, Dr. Rosenberg is teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion through open and honest conversations that build mutual understanding and respect among team members. Contact Dr. Rosenberg at [email protected] and be sure to check out the company's website at https://www.liveintheirworld.com/. Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice where you can support the podcast.

Will businesses return to a traditional in-house model for their employees... or will remote work and hybrid models become the norm? All this we discuss on this episode, including the appetite for innovation and curiosity that every business owner should have. Enjoy the podcast? Support us via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

What's the future look like for the Boutique in-store experience? Patrick Stewart joins the show to share exactly that, and why Apricot Lane Boutique is quickly becoming the #1 women's fashion choice across the country. Through a deep attention to creating a unique and individualized customer experience, Patrick has created tremendous growth for Apricot Lane Boutique, with 80 locations and additional 50 to open in 2022. Go to https://apricotlaneboutique.com/ to find a location near you. Interested in becoming a franchise owner yourself? Go to https://apricotlanefranchise.com/. Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Join us on our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Tony Minessale joins the show on how his appreciation for entrepreneurship and innovation led to the creation of SignalWire, the world's largest telecom platform. SignalWire's technology forms the backbone of modern communication companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Zoom. We chat disruption in the industry and what's next for aspiring innovators. Want to know more about SignalWire? Go to SignalWire.com. Enjoy the podcast and want to support it? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Are you too close to your business? When you get feedback from unhappy customers, do you lean in... or do you disregard with, "They just didn't get it." Not all bad experiences are flukes. Not all criticisms can be explained by, "That's not our customer anyway." We love our businesses. We're passionate about them. Close to them. Which means we struggle with one simple thing. Objectivity. We talk through objectivity and navigating the blind spots that are holding our businesses back. Enjoy this podcast? Check out our Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

For all the latest and greatest software tools, apps, and analytics platforms that you can use for that next sale... How in the world do you make sense of it all? How do you keep yourself from getting lost in the weeds of managing it all and get back to simply focusing on running and growing your business? Dan McGaw joins the podcast as the founder of McGaw.io, a consultancy that helps business owners make sense of the mess of marketing. More importantly, he shares the simple steps you need to take to effectively use your marketing to drive revenue. Find out more at McGaw.io. Want more help? Text "FIRE" to 415-915-9011 to get Dan's free book: Build Cool SH*T! Enjoy the podcast? Support it at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Millions of workers are quitting in droves. What does this mean for the average business owner? Is there a tangible and practical way to retain talent and keep your team happy, engaged, and loyal to your brand? We talk through the Great Resignation including the steps you should take to engage your employees. Enjoy this episode? Support the podcast at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

You're full of talent and potential... but does anyone else know that? More importantly, do you know it? Josh Cary joins the show as the host of the Hidden Entrepreneur. He tells his story of hiding his giftings and talents while living in fear of what others thought of him. 40 years later, and his influence has placed him in some of the most exclusive circles. His secret? Unabashedly owning who he is with no more hiding. If you've thought about jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, or you've hesitated to own your giftings, this episode will ignite you to get started! And if you want to learn more about Josh, connect with him at JoshCary.com. Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon where you can support the podcast via Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.