The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.

Federal Government Contracts – how service-based small businesses can find and land government contracts with Kizzy Parks. Kizzy is the founder of K. Parks Consulting (KPC), and she recently launched GovConWinners to help service-based small business owners learn how to win profitable government contracts. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is the podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

How to network and connect for life to grow your business with John Humphrey. How can you developed long-term connections that help you win more opportunities and grow your small business? John has developed a methodology, and recently published a new book on the topic, to help you connect for life and network your personal brand to deliver true value. John is a serial entrepreneur, sales expert and coach, technology thought leader and the Founder and Chief Connector of Connect for Life – focused on accelerating the connection between individuals, companies, and their networks to unlock exceptional value. John is the author of the recently released book, "Connect for Life: Network your Personal Brand and WIN". Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business.

Selling iTopIt with Henry & David - why and how we sold our iTopIt frozen yogurt shop, after 10 years of profitable operations. Co-owners and business partners Henry Lopez and David Begin discuss the origins of this small business, what they did well and what could have been improved, and why they decided to sell this profitable business. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business.

How to get more referrals, including when and how to ask for them, to grow your small business with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez. Henry focuses on the topic of small business Referrals. Why are they so critical to the growth of your small business, how to ask for referrals, and how to encourage your best clients and customers to refer you to their friends and family. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business.

How to create an effective small business plan to help you develop and launch your small business with Henry Lopez. Do you need a business plan? What should you include in the plan? Who is your business plan for? How do you go about completing a small business plan? A business plan is a document that organizes and explains your plans for a new business. A good business plan not only helps you focus on the specific steps necessary to make business ideas succeed, but it also helps you achieve short-term and long-term objectives. It also helps to create some order from the chaos that is part of starting a new small business. It helps you communicate your business idea to others, and validate your business model. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

How to survive a small business start-up, and avoid some of the common mistakes, with entrepreneur Steve Hoffman. Steve is the Captain & CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading startup accelerators. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Social Selling on LinkedIn for B2B connections with Bill McCormack. How to connect and build authentic relationships on LinkedIn. Bill is the Chief Sales Officer, LinkedIn Sales Trainer and Social Selling Trainer at Social Sales Link – they help people convert connections to conversations through the power of LinkedIn. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Profit First system for small business success and profitability with entrepreneur Rocky Lalvani. Rocky Lalvani serves as a Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners and is the founder of Profit Comes First. He teaches his clients how to ensure they get paid, and they make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Launching and growing MaidThis, a fully remote cleaning business and franchise, with entrepreneur Neel Parekh. Neel shares the story of how he launched MaidThis – a business that specializes in cleaning services for residential homes and short-term/vacation rental properties – and grown it into a fully-remote local business and how he helps others do the same through franchising. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Start-up funding for small business owners – how to find and get - with Hall Martin, an entrepreneur and angel investor. Getting the money to fund our small business start-up is often where we hit a wall. We may not qualify for traditional lending, and we may not have the cash to fund the business ourselves. We hear of tech companies and other entrepreneurs who use Angel Investing or Venture Funding, but that is often not accessible for the typical small business owner outside of the tech world. Hall Martin shares his insights and experiences with Angel Investing. How might we leverage Angel Investors to help us fund our start-up? Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and use your Google My Business Page to help your small business get found online. Adam Kirk, founder of Oostas, shares his tips and advice, and a special offer for a new small business website and SEO Package. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Launching and growing TerraSlate Paper with Kyle Ewing. Kyle is an entrepreneur and the President and Founder of TerraSlate Paper - TerraSlate Paper is a tear-proof & waterproof laser printer paper. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Overcoming the fear of financials and how to use bookkeeping and budgeting for small business financial planning with Mark Butler, founder of Let's Do the Books. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to create an effective Elevator Pitch to help you grow your small business, with Henry Lopez. Every business owner should have an Elevator Pitch – a brief but effective answer to the question, What do you do? Or, Tell me about your business. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Launching Proper Good, a direct-to-consumer food company specializing in quick healthy meal options, with entrepreneur Christopher Jane. He also shares his entrepreneur journey. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Entrepreneurship success story, including transitioning from a corporate career to building a highly successful car wash business. David built one of the top performing carwash businesses in the country – through hard work, perseverance, determination, and smarts. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Financial Planning and goal setting to help you grow your small business with Danielle Hayden. Danielle is a CPA, author and the Co-Founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. She shares her tips & strategies for budgeting and developing a curiosity for your financial numbers. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to get the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) refund for your small business (starting at 18:58) with Brad Mewes. Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for a payroll tax credit refund from the IRS. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Marketing Planning to help you launch and grow your small business. Why do you need a small business Marketing plan and what it should include? Henry Lopez shares a high-level process for creating and executing on an effective marketing plan for your small business. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Developing, launching, and growing the Nuudii System garment with founder Annette Azan. She shares her entrepreneur journey and the story of how she developed her idea, becoming a manufacturer and retailer of undergarment solutions for women. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Tax Structuring and planning for Wealth Building for small business owners and entrepreneurs with Sharon Winsmith. Sharon is an experienced tax attorney and the founder of Winsmith Tax – helping her clients develop sustainable tax strategies for building more wealth. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Franchises with Giuseppe Grammatico - Franchise Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Author, and the host of The Franchise Freedom podcast. He is the author of "Franchise Freedom – A New Manifesto for Your Financial and Time Freedom." Giuseppe explains why a small business franchise can be a great option for someone transitioning from a corporate career to business ownership, leading to potential financial and time freedom. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Grow a Natural Products Brand with Elliott Begoun. He shares his insights and experiences with starting and growing a natural products brand, and his personal entrepreneur journey. Elliot is the founder of TIG (The Intertwine Group) – an accelerator focused on helping emerging natural product brands grow. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Embracing continuous transformation and capitalize on opportunities by future proofing yourself with serial entrepreneur Jay Samit. Jay Samit is an entrepreneur and the international bestselling author of "Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World." Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to automate and outsource your administrative tasks, allowing you to work on growing your small business, with Michelle Thompson. The key to working ON your business is to automate, and wherever possible to delegate. And delegated repeatable tasks are often best handled by a Virtual Administrative Assistant. Michelle shares her experiences, and how she now helps her clients automate and outsource. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to bootstrap a small business with Tyler King, co-founder of Less Annoying CRM. Tyler also shares his interesting journey to entrepreneurship, and insights into how he bootstrapped the launch and growth of his software business. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Generating sales and driving results for your small business using conversion copywriting with expert copywriter Kira Hug. Kira is a business owner and copywriter, founder of Kira Hug Media, co-founder of The Copy Writer Club, and co-host of The Copywriter Club Podcas‪t. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Improve your speaking skills to help you grow your small business with attorney Robbie Crabtree. Whether it's an important presentation, sales, or convincing partners or investors – the success of an entrepreneur often depends on their ability to communicate effectively and persuasively. Robbie shares a speaking technique and approach he calls Performance Speaking. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Achieving Flow states to grow as an entrepreneur and become a FlowPreneur and Unshakeable Bold Leader with Bruce Ross. FlowPreneur enables us to perform under pressure, recover rapidly, unlock creativity, and take bold action in our small business - plus savor the magic moments with family, friends and ourselves. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Eradicate the chaos in your small business to help you grow your business and enjoy your life. Susan Fennema is the Chaos Eradicating Officer of Beyond the Chaos, a consultancy helping small business owners simplify their operations and manage their projects so they can grow their businesses and get their lives back. She is the author of "3 Ways to Control Chaos in Your Small Business". Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Moments of serendipity or convenient coincidence to help you grow your life and small business. Joan Sotkin and Henry Lopez chat about Conscious Synchronicity. How to control your fears, and get more from the opportunities that are presented to you in life. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Delegate to facilitate the growth of your business, leverage the great ideas and skills of others, develop your team, be able to take time off from the business, and be able to sell your small business. Henry Lopez shares insights on why you should learn to delegate, and tools to help you do so effectively. Download the free Delegation Worksheet, and the 4 Reasons to Get Better at Delegating. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Client Experience Automation (starting at 12:30) - everything from Customer Relationship Management platforms to online billing and payment solutions, to online reputation management – to help us grow our small businesses with Gordon Henry. Gordon also shares his entrepreneur and corporate career journey, and insights on the need for small businesses to always be ready and willing to pivot or adjust. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Latest COVID-19 Relief update for Small Business Owners with Gerri Detweiler. Updates on the PPP loans and EIDL. Gerri is a credit expert and the Education Director for NAV. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Delivering Exceptional Customer service to grow your small business with Dr. Kelly Henry. Dr. Henry shares his experiences and tips on how to Define and Delivery Exceptional Customer Service. He is the author of "Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service." Dr. Henry is a retired chiropractor turned consultant and coach. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Focus on your most profitable offerings and narrow your geography to help you grow your small business. Henry Lopez shares the benefits of Niching Down the focus of your business to help you grow faster. Narrowing your focus and offering allows you to better leverage your limited resources to help grow your business faster, particularly in the early phases of your start-up. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

A glimpse of Entrepreneurship - possible dream or the unfortunate nightmare. Before you take the leap of entrepreneurship, glimpse into what the future may be like for you. This is the third in a special series of episodes related to the Entrepreneurial Leap – focused on helping you determine if you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. This content is inspired by the book "Entrepreneurial Leap" by Gino Wickman, and Henry Lopez' experiences as an entrepreneur and business coach. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

A Business That Can Thrive Without You with entrepreneur, author, and speaker John Warrillow. Whether you have an existing small business, or are planning to launch your first business, it's critical that you build your business to be ready to sell. John is the author of "Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You". Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to Find the Right Business for You - considering the Industry, Business Type, and Size of Business. This is the second in a special series of episodes related to the Entrepreneurial Leap – focused on helping you determine if you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. This content is inspired by the book "Entrepreneurial Leap" by Gino Wickman, and Henry Lopez' experiences as an entrepreneur and business coach. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to maintain your Credibility during your Virtual Meetings with Kim Foley. Tips & techniques to improve your next virtual meeting. How you are perceived in online meetings, is critical for your credibility - whether it's a Zoom or Teams video call with just one other person, or a more formal online presentation to a group. Kim shares her tips, techniques and experiences to help us make a better impression in our next virtual meeting. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Do you have what it takes to be a successful Entrepreneur? What's the difference between being an Entrepreneur and Self-Employed? The 6 Essential Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs to help you determine if you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Based on the book "Entrepreneurial Leap" by Gino Wickman, and Henry's, host of The How of Business podcast, experiences as an entrepreneur and business coach. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Avoiding the Deadly Sins of Bookkeeping (14:55) with Matt Remuzzi, and his entrepreneur journey. Are your financials a mess? Or perhaps you are one of the few small business owners who are caught up on their bookkeeping and everything is up to date. Whether you are planning to start your first business, or you are an existing small business owner, Matt is going to share some valuable tips and advice on how to avoid some of the most common small business bookkeeping mistakes. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

From idea to fashion product - how to launch your fashion business. Do you have an idea for a garment or clothing item, but are stuck with how to get it designed and made without significant investment and risk? Zack Hurley shares his entrepreneur story, and how he is helping fashion entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Growing a lawncare business with Bryan Clayton. Bryan shares his entrepreneur journey and insights and experiences building small businesses. Bryan is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal - an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Developing your Know, Like and Trust Factor to help you increase your impact and influence, and grow your small business, with Erica Castner. Erica is a business owner, brand strategist, podcast host, and community builder. She helps business owners & leaders elevate their impact and influence with their ideal clients and teams. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

How to start Selling with Noble Purpose to grow your small business with Lisa McLeod. She also shares her entrepreneur story. Lisa is a sales expert with a focus on purpose-driven business. She is the bestselling author of "Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud." Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Scaling an eCommerce Small Business Brand with Jordan West (starting at 15:32). Jordan is an entrepreneur who started his career as a paramedic. He is currently the co-owner of Little and Lively Clothing, and the owner of Mindful Marketing Co a marketing agency. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

6 Essential Traits of an Entrepreneur – before you take your Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman. If you are dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, you must first understand that there's a lot on the line when you take the leap and launch your first small business, and you have to ask yourself difficult questions including: Do I have what it takes? Gino is the author of "Traction", "Entrepreneurial Leap" and the creator of the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS). Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Start smaller to help with overcoming the overwhelm that leads to paralysis and keeps you from launching your first small business. Henry Lopez, host of The How of Business podcast, shares his insights, experiences and tips to help you overcome the seemingly overwhelming process of starting your first business. By starting with a Lean Canvas approach to planning, and the MVP approach to launching, you are more likely to get started and achieve early successes that can lead to a successful long-term small business. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Ramping Your Consumer Goods Brand with Dr. James Richardson. How do you realize exponential growth with your consumer brand, and yet not try to grow too quickly and fail? Dr. Richardson shares his unique insights and approach to ramping your CPG brand, and the story of how he leveraged his Ph.D in Anthropology to help companies achieve exponential growth. He is the author of "Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve". Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)