The How of Business Podcast

The Podcast for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.

The How of Business podcast is focused on helping you start, run and grow your small business. Our free on-demand audio podcast show offers practical advice, tips and techniques for existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Weekly episodes include discussions of small business topics with host Henry Lopez, and interviews with other successful entrepreneurs and professionals. [read more]

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Episode 457: Prepare for Successful Business Partnership

Prepare for Successful Small Business Partnership. How to prepare for a successful small business partnership including the Business Partnership Checklist. Henry Lopez, serial entrepreneur and host of The How of Business podcast, shares his experiences and tips for a successful partnership. This episode is about preparing for a successful Small ...
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Episode 464: Morra Aarons-Mele – Anxious Achiever

Anxious Achiever with Superpower Skills with Morra Aarons-Mele. How the Anxious Achiever can turn their biggest fears into Superpowers to help start and grow a small business with Morra Aarons-Mele. Morra shares how she has helped herself and others to turn their biggest fears into life-changing leadership. For ...
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Episode 463: Walid Azami – Entrepreneurship for Creatives

Entrepreneurship for Creatives with Walid Azami. Entrepreneurship for Creatives with Walid Azami. How Walid Azami overcame the challenges of being a refuge to start and grow his photography business. Walid shares his experiences as a professional photographer – including overcoming the challenges of being an immigrant to build ...
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Episode 462: Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland – Entrepreneurship & Partnerships

Entrepreneurship & Partnerships with Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland. Entrepreneurship & Partnerships with Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland – their entrepreneurship journey and how and why they work as business partners (starting at 23:30). Pat and Matt share their entrepreneurial experiences and how they built and grew their ...
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Episode 461: Chris Denny – Attention to Detail

Improve Attention to Detail with Chris Denny. Improve Attention to Detail with Chris Denny, to help you start, run and grow your small business. Chris shares insights on how to develop attention to detail, for yourself and your team, to help you achieve success as a small business owner ...
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Episode 000: Introduction to The How of Business Podcast

Introduction to The How of Business Podcast Show. Welcome to this updated episode Zero (introduction to the podcast show) of The How of Business podcast, hosed by Henry Lopez. Thanks to all of you who have been listening and supporting The How of Business podcast. And if you have ...
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Episode R1: Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

Are You Ready to be Your Own Boss? Ready to launch your first small business? Henry & David help you determine if you are prepared to start your first small business. They share their experiences transitioning from the corporate world to becoming small business owners. Are you ready to ...
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Episode 408: Small Business Startup Checklist

Small Business Startup Checklist Small Business Startup Checklist to help you launch your first business, with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez. Henry explains the primary steps involved with starting your first small business and realizing your dreams of entrepreneurship. Free Download: Small Business Startup Checklist The Small Business Startup ...
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Episode 382: Small Business Plans

Small Business Plans How to create an effective small business plan to help you develop and launch your business, with Henry Lopez. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and host of The How of Business podcast. Henry Lopez, Host of The How of Business Podcast On ...
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Small Business Financial Projections

Financial Projections Online Workshop Financial Projections Online Workshop Workshop Registration: Financial Projections Online Workshop for Small Business Startups How to create the Financial Projections or Proforma to help you start a successful and profitable small business. During this 90-minute live and interactive online workshop, Henry Lopez (Serial Entrepreneur and ...
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Episode 403: Giuseppe Grammatico – Franchise Business Update

Franchise Business Update with Giuseppe Grammatico Small Business Franchise update with Giuseppe Grammatico – The Franchise Guide. On this episode we discuss common franchise myths, evaluating if a franchise is for you, highlights from Henry’s current franchise business search, the latest hot trends in franchising, and several free resources ...
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Episode 404: John Wilker – The Simplest Biz Update

The Simplest Biz Update with John Wilker. The Simplest Biz Update, a shipping products brokerage business, with entrepreneur John Wilker and special guest Tom Hinson. John Wilker is former construction contractor and the founder of The Simplest Biz – a shipping products brokerage business. John has developed a ...
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Episode 399: Dan Perry – Handyman Business Startup

Handyman Business Startup with Dan Perry. How to start and grow a handyman small business with Dan Perry. Dan shares how and why he transitioned from a mechanical engineering career to starting a handyman business, Handyman Startup, and tip & insights on how to start your own handyman ...
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Episode 457: Prepare for Successful Business Partnership

Episode 464: Morra Aarons-Mele – Anxious Achiever

Episode 463: Walid Azami – Entrepreneurship for Creatives

Episode 462: Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland – Entrepreneurship & Partnerships

Episode 461: Chris Denny – Attention to Detail

Episode 460: Clate Mask – Conquer the Chaos

Conquer the Chaos with Clate Mask. How to conquer the chaos of small business with entrepreneur Clate Mask. Clate Mask is the co-founder and CEO of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft), a sales and marketing automation software for small businesses. He is a national speaker on entrepreneurship and small business success, ...
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Episode 459: Matt Grech-Smith – Swingers Crazy Golf

Launching & Growing Swingers Crazy Golf with Matt Grech-Smith. Launching and growing Swingers Crazy Golf with entrepreneur Matt Grech-Smith. Matt is the co-founder and co-CEO of Swingers – the crazy golf club, which has reinvented mini golf for an adult audience by adding gourmet street food, cocktails and a ...
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Episode 458: Soren Kaplan – Experiential Intelligence

Don’t miss an episode – please follow or subscribe: Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan. Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan – how a combination of mindsets, abilities, and know-how gathered from life experience can empower you to achieve your goals and build your successful small business. Soren Kaplan, PhD, is ...
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Episode 457: Attention to Detail Skills

Attention-to-Detail Skills with Henry Lopez. How and why you and your team should develop your attention to detail skills with host Henry Lopez. Henry shares his thoughts, opinions and experiences related to improving your “Attention to Detail” skills, and helping your team improve their attention to detail as well. Strong ...
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Episode 456: Ray Drew – SBA Loans

SBA Small Business Loans with Ray Drew. SBA Small Business Loans with Ray Drew, Managing Business Development Officer at Fund-Ex, one of the top SBA lenders in the country. Ray shares his knowledge of SBA lending, specifically the SBA 7a loan program, for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Ray Drew ...
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Episode 455: Kristina Schlegel – Starting Make Bake

Starting Make Bake with Kristina Schlegel. Starting Make Bake with entrepreneur Kristina Schlegel. Kristina shares her entrepreneurial journey and her experiences launching Make Bake a CPG baking & food craft brand. Kristina Schlegel is the founder of Make Bake, and creator of Stickies –The Stickers You Can Eat!® “Our patent-pending ...
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Episode 454: 2023 Small Business Kickoff

2023 Small Business Kick Off with Henry Lopez. This a special 2023 small business kick off episode, with some tips and thoughts for success, for both aspiring business owners and exiting small business owners, as we get the new year started. Review of the previous year, goal setting, tips & ...
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Episode 453: Debra Corey – Employee Recognition

Employee Recognition with Debra Corey. How effective employee recognition helps you develop your team and your small business with Debra Corey (starting at 8:35). Debra is an award-winning HR Leader and author who shares her experiences and advice on how to improve employee recognition which results in improved employee retention ...
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Episode 452: Henrik Johansson – Product Development

Product Development with Henrik Johansson. How to conduct product development with Henrik Johansson, co-founder and CEO of Gembah, a product development platform and marketplace. Henrik Johansson is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded and built Boundless into a $100M product company. Currently he is the co-founder and CEO of Gembah, a ...
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Episode 451: Giuseppe Grammatico – Latest in Franchising

Latest in Franchising with Giuseppe Grammatico. The latest in franchising with franchise consultant Giuseppe Grammatico. Latest trends in franchising, Henry’s franchise evaluation approach, Giuseppe’s 4-Step Franchise Freedom Process, and several free resources for you! Giuseppe Grammatico is a franchising advisor who has owned several Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed ...
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Episode 450: Aaron Weiche – Text Lead Capture

Text Lead Capture with Aaron Weiche. How to use text messages to capture and convert leads with Aaron Weiche. Using SMS (texting) can eliminate friction in your sales process and deliver the responsiveness and speed that many customers expect. Aaron Weiche is the cofounder and CEO of Leadferno, a text ...
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Episode 449: Matt Tenney – Employee Retention

Employee Retention with Matt Tenney. Employee retention for small business owners with Matt Tenney. Matt shares his experiences and insights from his journey to becoming a leader and helping others become small business leaders, and how leadership can help you retain the best employees for your small business. Matt ...
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Episode 448: Julian Treasure – Deadly Sins of Speaking

7 Deadly Sins of Speaking with Julian Treasure. The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking and how to avoid them to help make you a better communicator, with Julian Treasure. Julian helps business leaders to listen more consciously, speak more powerfully and use sound more consciously for deeper connections with customers ...
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Episode 447: Candace Nelson – Sweet Success

Sweet Success with Entrepreneur Candace Nelson. How to achieve sweet success in small business with entrepreneur Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles cupcakes. Candace shares highlights of her exciting entrepreneurial journey, including founding Sprinkles cupcakes, and valuable insight into what it takes to achieve sweet success as a small business ...
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Episode 446: 5 Search Engine Optimization Tips

5 Search Engine Optimization Tips for Small Business Owners. 5 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tips for small business owners, to help your small business get found online. Adam Kirk, founder of Oostas, shares five actionable tips for business owners (not technical) to improve your organic search engine (including Google ...
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Episode 445: Variable Compensation Plans

Variable Compensation Plans for Small Business. How to create and use Variable Compensation Plans, which include a base wage and a variable performance-based commission or bonus, to motivate and reward employees and help you grow your small business. FREE DOWNLOAD: Sample Variable Compensation Plan Variable Compensation Plans can be ...
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Episode 444: Bernie Stone – Entrepreneurship for Military Veterans

Entrepreneurship for Military Veterans with Bernie Stone. A discussion of the challenges and opportunities of Entrepreneurship for Military Veterans with entrepreneur and combat veteran Bernie Stone. What are the particular challenges and opportunities for military veterans if they want to transition to entrepreneurship? How does Bunker Labs help military ...
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Episode 443: Tracey Bissett – Financial Fitness

Financial Fitness for Small Business Owners with Tracey Bissett. How to achieve financial fitness for small business owners and entrepreneurs with Tracey Bissett, founder of Bissett Financial Fitness. Tracey shares her entrepreneur journey and why small businesses that plan for the future, especially when it comes to cash flow, ...
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Episode 442: Six Startup Myths

Six Small Business Startup Myths. Six common Small Business Startup Myths discussed and debunked by Henry Lopez and David Begin. These 6 myths can hold you back or mislead you as to the real challenges and opportunities related to starting your first small business. Serial entrepreneurs Henry and David ...
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Episode 441: Mickie Kennedy – Press Releases

Press Release Publicity with Mickie Kennedy. How Press Release publicity can help you launch and grow your small business, with eReleases founder Mickie Kennedy. Mickie Kennedy share his tips and advice, based on over 24 years of experience as the founder of eReleases, on how to leverage press releases ...
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Episode 440: Business Ownership Readiness Assessment

Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment. Determine how ready you are to start your first small business with this Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment. Henry Lopez, host of The How of Business podcast, shares his thoughts and experiences, and the Business Ownership Readiness Assessment tool, to help you determine if ...
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Episode 439: Cash Flow Management

Cash Flow Management for Small Business Owners. Managing your small business cash flow with Henry Lopez, host of The How of Business podcast. How do you calculate how much cash you will have and need at a future point in time, and why is this important to help you ...
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Episode 438: Jennifer Holland – Elevate Your Brand

Elevate Your Brand with Jennifer Holland. How to Elevate Your Small Business Brand to attract more business and employees with branding expert Jennifer Holland. Jennifer is back on the show after her highly popular interview on episode 411. If you are looking to improve and leverage the value of ...
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Episode 437: Andrea Hoffer – Hire Higher

Hire Higher with Andrea Hoffer. Hire Higher – how to attract, interview, and grow your small business dream team with entrepreneur Andrea Hoffer. Andrea shares her experiences and expertise on the topic of Hiring. She shares her proven strategies and a proactive approach to hiring, so you can hire ...
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Episode 436: Small Business Culture

Small Business Culture. How to develop and maintain a successful culture, and how can it help us grow a small business. What are the benefits of developing a great culture in our small businesses, and how do we establish and nurture our company culture? On this episode, host Henry Lopez ...
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Episode 435: Ryan Dohrn – Sales Strategies

Sales Strategies for Small Business with Ryan Dohrn. Sales strategies for small business owners with sales and marketing advisor Ryan Dohrn. Ryan shares his experiences and tips on how to improve your sales capabilities and skills, so that you can grow your small business. If your small business depends on ...
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Episode 434: Deep Work

Deep Work to Grow Your Small Business. How to perform in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive [thinking, reasoning, or remembering] capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and allow you to do deep work to grow your small business. David Begin ...
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Episode 433: Mike McFall – Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Journey with Mike McFall. Mike shares his tips and advice for starting and growing a small business, based on his over 23 years of entrepreneurship experience and co-founding Biggby Coffee. Michael J. McFall is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee – a fast-growing $200-million-dollar coffee franchise ...
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Episode 432: Nick Loper – Side-Hustle Business

Side-Hustle Small Business with Nick Loper. How to start and grow a side-hustle small business with entrepreneur Nick Loper. For many of us the reality is that we need to start our first business as a side-hustle – a business that we start on the side, while we keep ...
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Episode 431: David Siegel – Avoiding Partnership Disputes

Avoiding Partnership Disputes with David Siegel. Avoiding the Partnership or Founder Disputes that can ruin your small business with attorney David Siegel. David Siegel is an attorney and partner at Grellas Shah, LLC. Grellas Shah is a full-service boutique law firm, with a focus on startups, technology, and venture law, ...
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Episode 430: Sales Fundamentals

Sales Fundamentals for Small Business Owners. The fundamentals of effective sales for small business owners, with host Henry Lopez. Henry shares his experiences and thoughts, and walks through the typical sales process, to help you overcome the fear of sales or to improve your sales skills. From the common ...
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Episode 429: Erin Austin – Transform Your Expertise-Based Business

Transform Your Expertise-Based Business with Erin Austin How to transform your expertise-based small business with attorney Erin Austin. Erin shares how she helps her clients transform an expertise-based or service business – including consultants, coaches, designers, creative services firms, and other B2B professionals – from an unscalable, income-focused business ...
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Episode 428: Daniel Hieber – Linguistics for Small Business

Linguistics for Small Business with Daniel Hieber What we should know about Linguistics – the study of human language – as it relates to our small business and careers with Daniel Hieber. Daniel shares some of his knowledge of Linguistics – the study of human language – particularly in the ...
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Episode 427: Christy Foley – Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution with Christy Foley Conflict Resolution strategies and tactics for small business owners with attorney Christy Foley. As a business owner we often must deal with conflicts of different types, intensity, and significance. On this episodes, Christy Foley shares some valuable insights on how we may be able ...
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Episode 426: Hermann Simon – Hidden Champions

Hidden Champions with Hermann Simon What can small business owners learn from the Hidden Champions – the medium-sized, relatively unknown companies that have quietly, under the radar, become world market leaders in their respective industries – with Hermann Simon. Hermann Simon, the man who coined the term Hidden Champions, ...
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Episode 425: Stratis Morfogen – Culinary Entrepreneurship

Culinary Entrepreneurship with Stratis Morfogen Culinary entrepreneurship with Stratis Morfogen – how he continued his family legacy and built a restaurant empire of his own. Stratis is a highly successful culinary entrepreneur. He grew up in and around the different restaurant businesses that his Greek immigrant family started as ...
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Episode 424: Connor Meakin – Launching Bluebird Provisions

Launching Bluebird Provisions with Connor Meakin Launching Bluebird Provisions, a maker of bone broth food products, with entrepreneur Connor Meakin. Connor shares his entrepreneur journey, how his foot injury led him to discover the health benefits of bone broth, and why and how he started his own bone broth ...
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Episode 423: Overcoming Decision Paralysis

Overcoming Decision Paralysis How overcoming decision paralysis helps you start and grow your small business, with Henry Lopez and David Begin. Decision Paralysis is the fear of making that final decision, either to start a business or make a significant change in your current small business, that paralyzes us ...
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Episode 422: Rebecca Ryan – Strategic Foresight

Strategic Foresight for Small Business Owners How to develop and use Strategic Foresight to help you prepare for the future of your small business, with futurist Rebecca Ryan. As an entrepreneur, how can I possibly predict the future and anticipate and prepare for the impact on my small business? ...
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Episode 421: Caity Cronkhite – Better Writing Better Service

Better Writing Better Service with Caity Cronkhite Better Writing for Better Service experiences for your small business customers with Caity Cronkhite. How can better writing, particularly the technical writing (which can include training content, customer support documents, and even consumer product instructions) that we rely on internally and in communicating ...
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Episode 420: Jane Allen – Entrepreneur’s Lifecycle

Entrepreneur’s Lifecycle with Jane Allen The stages of the entrepreneur’s lifecycle and journey with Jane Allen. Jane also shares her personal story, from attorney to business owner and now the CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Jane Allen is an entrepreneur and founder of Counsel on Call (today known as ...
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Episode 419: Andrew Allemann – Domain Names

Domain Names for Your Small Business with Andrew Allemann Choosing and protecting your Domain Name (website address) for your small business with domain expert Andrew Allemann. Andrew will share his diverse entrepreneurial journey, and his insights and tips on domain names (website addresses, web address, URL, etc.) from a business ...
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Episode 418: Kurt Wilkin – Hire Better

Hire Better to Grow Your Small Business with Kurt Wilkin How to hire better to grow your small business with Kurt Wilkin. Kurt also shares his entrepreneur journey, and insights and tips on how to Hire Better to help us launch, run and grow a small business. Kurt Wilkin is ...
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Episode 417: Ivy Walker – Risk Management

Risk Management for Small Business with Ivy Walker Risk Management for Small Business – how to manage the risks that can have catastrophic impact on your small business, with Ivy Walker. “Small businesses like yours face a large and growing threat from a number of risks that they are ...
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Episode 416: Collaborative Creativity

Collaborative Creativity and Leading High-Performing Teams. Collaborative Creativity and leading High-Performing Teams to launch and grow a small business. On this episode Henry Lopez and David Begin discuss the topic of Collaborative Creativity and leading high-performing teams – from a business partnership, business owner, and corporate management perspectives. Collaborative ...
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Episode 415: Email Marketing

Email Marketing for Small Business How to use Email Marketing to help you grow your small business, with host Henry Lopez. Henry shares tips and best practices for effective email marketing as an integral part of your overall marketing efforts. From how to build your email list, to tips ...
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Episode 414: Peter Docker – Jumpseat Leadership

Jumpseat Leadership for Entrepreneurs with Peter Docker Jumpseat Leadership for entrepreneurs with Peter Docker. Peter shares his life experiences and an approach and method of leadership for small business owners. Peter’s amazing journey and experiences, and his approach and method of leadership called “Jumpseat Leadership” which is the topic ...
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Episode 413: Patrick Lange – HVAC Business

Buying and Selling an HVAC Business with Patrick Lange What to consider when buying or selling an HVAC, or heating and air, small business. Patrick Lange, an HVAC business broker, shares his insights and experiences in the industry and his journey as an entrepreneur. Patrick Lange with Business Modification ...
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Episode 412: Mike Finger – Is Your Business Sellable?

Is Your Business Sellable? with Mike Finger Is your small business sellable, and what you need to have the freedom to sell your small business when and if you choose to, with Mike Finger. On this episode we focus on preparing your business for sale, common misconceptions and mistakes, ...
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Episode 411: Jennifer Holland – Branding

Branding for Small Business with Jennifer Holland Branding for small business owners with Jennifer Holland, a Certified Brand Strategist. Jennifer shares experiences from her entrepreneurial journey, from artist to successfully brand engagement agency owner, and her insights on developing and maintaining an effective brand for your small business. Jennifer ...
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Episode 410: JP Humphrey – Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate with JP Humphrey Commercial real estate for small business owners with JP Humphrey, a Commercial Real Estate Agent in the Dallas, Texas area. JP shares his career journey and his insights and tips on commercial real estate for small business owners. JP Humphrey is a commercial real ...
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Episode 409: Steven Pope – Selling On Amazon

Selling on Amazon with Steven Pope How to successfully sell your product on Amazon with entrepreneur and Amazon expert Steve Pope. Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy. My Amazon Guy is a full-service Amazon Agency that helps their clients growth hack sales through traffic and conversion improvements, ...
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Episode 408: Small Business Startup Checklist

Episode 407: Funding Your Small Business

Funding Your Small Business Startup How to fund your small business startup with Henry Lopez, serial entrepreneur and host of this podcast. This episode is about helping you determine how you will fund your small business startup. It costs money to start a business, so where will that money ...
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Episode 406: Profit & Loss and Cash

Profit & Loss and Cash for Small Business Advanced Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) concepts and how to monitor the cash in your small business, with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez.. On this episode Henry shares additional concepts, tips and thoughts on using your financial statements to help you run ...
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Episode 405: Angela Wagner – Setting Boundaries

Setting Boundaries for Business Owners with Angela Wagner How to set personal boundaries for business owners, with entrepreneur and life coach Angela Wagner. On this episode Angela and Henry discuss the challenge, and the need, to set and manage boundaries related to our personal lives and our small business – ...
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Episode 404: John Wilker – The Simplest Biz Update

Episode 403: Giuseppe Grammatico – Franchise Business Update

Episode 402: Cyndi Bray – Inventing Wad-Free

Inventing Wad-Free with Entrepreneur Cyndi Bray How entrepreneur Cyndi Bray invented and marketed Wad-Free – a practical home-laundry product that keeps your bed sheets from wadding up in your washer or dryer. Cyndi shares her entrepreneur story and how she invented, developed and launched a practical home-laundry product, including an ...
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Episode 401: Erika Tyburski – Health Tech Startup

Health Tech Business Startup with Co-Founder Erika Tyburski Health Tech Business Startup with Co-Founder Erika Tyburski. Erika shares her entrepreneur journey and how she co-founded Sanguina, a health technology company that creates diagnostics and wellness tools for at-home testing. Erika Tyburski is the CEO and co-founder of Sanguina and ...
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Episode 400: The How of Business Podcast Update

The How of Business Podcast Update The How of Business podcast update and summary, including highlights on how to start, run and grow a small business. Henry also summarizes some of his favorite episodes and resources to help you achieve your business ownership dreams. This is a special summary episode, ...
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Episode 399: Dan Perry – Handyman Business Startup

Episode 398: Mark Hayward – Podcasting

How to Start Your Podcast Show with Mark Hayward How to start your own podcast show (starting at 17:00) with entrepreneur and podcaster Mark Hayward. We briefly explore Mark’s entrepreneurial journey and what led him to launch his own podcast show, and then share tips and advice on how ...
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Episode 397: Profit & Loss Statement

Profit & Loss Statement for Small Business How to use your Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) to help you measure and manage a profitable small business, with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez. Are you making or losing money in your small business? This episode is about helping you answer that ...
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Episode 396: Walter Hill – Think Red Flags

Think Red Flags for Small Business with Walter Hill How to Think Red Flags, a proactive and profitable approach for your small business, with entrepreneur Walter Hill. We also explore Walter’s entrepreneurial journey, and his new book “Think Red Flags – A Proactive and Profitable Approach For Your Small Business” ...
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Episode 395: Financial Projections for Business Startup

Don’t miss an episode – please follow or subscribe: Financial Projections for Small Business Startup How to create the Financial Projections or Proforma to help you start a successful and profitable small business. This episode is about creating your Financial Projections for your business plan. Join Henry Lopez for ...
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Episode 394: Norman Crowley – Business Ideas

Business Ideas with Entrepreneur Norman Crowley How to develop new small business ideas with serial entrepreneur Norman Crowley. Norman also shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. How do we come up with great business ideas? Is the idea the easy part, and execution the harder part? How do you determine ...
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Episode 393: Managing Hourly Wage Employees

Managing Hourly Employees with Henry Lopez & David Begin Managing Hourly-Wage Employees – how to effectively manage and lead hourly or minimum wage employees. This can be a challenge for those of us who transition from a corporate or professional environment and are faced with hiring and managing hourly-wage employees ...
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Episode 392: Emily Grey – Lunching & Growing Flourish Market

Launching & Growing Flourish Market with Emily Grey Launching & Growing The Flourish Market with Emily Grey- how Emily transitioned from a Wall Street career to owning her own fashion boutique – which she started from a truck and has grown into a 7-figure brick-and-mortar retail and online business ...
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Episode 391: Audrey Holst – Overcoming Perfectionism

Overcoming Perfectionism with Audrey Holst Overcoming perfectionism to help you grow your small business with Audrey Holst. As a lifelong recovering perfectionist himself, Henry Lopez – host of The How of Business podcast – is fully aware of the challenges of being a business owner and a perfectionist. Audrey ...
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Episode 390: Alex Doman – Launching Avec

Launching Avec with Alex Doman Launching Avec, a maker of canned drink mixers with healthy ingredients, with entrepreneur Alex Doman. We also explore Alex’s entrepreneurial journey. Alex Doman is the co-founder of AVEC – a maker of canned drink mixers with healthy ingredients including real juice, low or no ...
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Episode 389: Kelly Knight – Entrepreneurial Operating System

Entrepreneurial Operating System with Kelly Knight Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) with Kelly Knight, President & Integrator of EOS Worldwide. Whether you are an established small business in need of the infrastructure to support your growth, or you are planning to start your first business, on this episode ...
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Episode 388: Your Small Business Avatar

Your Small Business Avatar with Henry Lopez Henry Lopez, Host of The How of Business Podcast How to create your small business Avatar profile, a personification of your ideal client or customer, with Henry Lopez. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and host of The How of Business podcast ...
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Episode 387: Mark Fleming – Launching Creator Nova

Launching the Creator Nova Marketplace with Mark Fleming Launching the Creator Nova Marketplace with Mark Fleming. Mark’s entrepreneur journey, the launching of Creator Nova – a marketplace empowering brand influencers to launch their own beauty brands – and how influencers can leverage this platform to tap into the huge market ...
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Episode 386: Kizzy Parks – Government Contracts

Federal Government Contracts with Kizzy Parks How service-based business owners can find and land Federal Government Contracts with Kizzy Parks. Kizzy Parks 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. Kizzy, and ...
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Episode 385: John Humphrey – Connect for Life

Connect for Life to Grow Your Business with John Humphrey 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 ...
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Episode 384: Selling iTopit

Selling iTopIt with Henry & David 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 ...
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Episode 383: Small Business Referrals

Small Business Referrals How to get more referrals, including when and how to ask for them, to grow your small business with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez. On this episode of The How of Business podcast, Henry Lopez focuses on the topic of small business Referrals. Why are they so critical ...
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Episode 382: Small Business Plans

Episode 381: Steve Hoffman – Surviving a Start-Up

Surviving a Small Business Start-Up with Steve Hoffman How to survive a small business start-up, and avoid some of the common mistakes, with entrepreneur Steve Hoffman. Steve shares his wisdom and insights on how to survive a start-up – how can you avoid some of the common mistakes and have ...
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Episode 380: Bill McCormick – Social Selling on LinkedIn

Social Selling on LinkedIn with Bill McCormick Social Selling on LinkedIn for B2B connections with Bill McCormick. How to connect and build authentic relationships on LinkedIn. If you are like most other B2B business owners, you are on LinkedIn. It has certainly become the dominate online platform for making B2B ...
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Episode 379: Rocky Lalvani – Profit First

Profit First System with Rocky Lalvani The Profit First system for small business success and profitability with entrepreneur Rocky Lalvani. Many small business owners don’t really know if they are profitable. At best, you run your business, and measure its ongoing success by seeing how much cash you have in ...
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Episode 378: Neel Parekh – Launching MaidThis

Launching & Growing MaidThis with Neel Parekh 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 ...
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Episode 377: Hall Martin – Start-Up Funding

Start-Up Funding for Small Business with Hall Martin How to seek and secure start-up funding for small business owners 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 ...
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Episode 376: Adam Kirk – SEO & Google My Business

SEO and Google My Business Page with Adam Kirk. How to improve your 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. For most of us, we need ...
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Episode 375: Kyle Ewing – Launching TerraSlate

Launching TerraSlate Paper with Kyle Ewing Launching and growing TerraSlate Paper with Kyle Ewing. Kyle Ewing is an entrepreneur and the President and Founder of TerraSlate Paper – TerraSlate Paper is a tear-proof & waterproof laser printer paper. How do you develop an idea for a unique product, and ...
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Episode 374: Mark Butler – Overcoming the Fear of Financials

Overcoming the Fear of Financials with Mark Butler How to overcome the fear of financials and use bookkeeping and budgeting for small business financial planning with Mark Butler, founder of Let’s Do the Books. We have released several episodes recently on the topic of bookkeeping, accounting, and business financial ...
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Episode 373: Elevator Pitch

Your Small Business Elevator Pitch How to create an effective Elevator Pitch to help you grow your small business, with Henry Lopez. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and host of The How of Business podcast. Every business owner should have an Elevator Pitch–a brief but effective ...
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Episode 372: Christopher Jane – Launching Proper Good

Launching Proper Good with Christopher Jane 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. Christopher Jane is an entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Proper Good – Proper Good offers 90-second meal solutions with ...
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Episode 371: David Begin – Entrepreneurship Success Story

David Begin’s Entrepreneurship Success Story David Begin shares his entrepreneurship success story, including transitioning from a corporate career to building a highly successful car wash business. David Begin is a successful entrepreneur, Henry’s friend and business partner, and former co-host of this podcast. David is the founder of Carwash OS ...
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Episode 370: Danielle Hayden – Financial Planning

Financial Planning for Small Business Growth with Danielle Hayden How to use 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. Successful business owners know their numbers. They have a plan for launching ...
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Episode 369: Brad Mewes – Employee Retention Tax Credit

Employee Retention Tax Credit with Brad Mewes How to get the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) 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. Brad also shares his entrepreneur journey ...
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Episode 368: Marketing Plan Overview

Small Business Marketing Plan Overview Why you need a Marketing Plan and what it should include, to help you grow your small business, with Henry Lopez. Whether you are planning to launch your first business, or you have been operating your small business for many years, you need a Marketing ...
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Episode 367: Annette Azan – Nuudii System Garment

Developing & Launching the Nuudii System Garment with Annette Azan How Annette Azan developed and launched her Nuudii System garment. Annette Azan shares her entrepreneur journey and the story of developing, launching and growing her garment business. How do you go from a garment idea, to over $1 million ...
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Episode 366: Sharon Winsmith – Tax Structuring

Tax Structuring for Wealth Building with Sharon Winsmith Tax Structuring and planning for Wealth Building for small business owners and entrepreneurs with Sharon Winsmith. Sharon Winsmith is an experienced tax attorney and the founder and owner of Winsmith Tax – helping her clients develop sustainable tax strategies for building ...
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Episode 365: Giuseppe Grammatico – Franchises

Small Business Franchises with Giuseppe Grammatico Small Business Franchise businesses with Giuseppe Grammatico – our trusted service partner for Franchises. Giuseppe is a 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 ...
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Episode 364: Elliot Begoun – Natural Products

Growing a Natural Products Brand with Elliot Begoun How to 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 an entrepreneur and the founder of TIG (The Intertwine Group) ...
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Episode 363: Jay Samit – Future Proofing You

Future Proofing You with Jay Samit Embracing continuous transformation by future proofing yourself with serial entrepreneur Jay Samit. To quote from Jay’s TED Talk, “Whether by choice or circumstance, every career gets disrupted.” Everything is continuously transforming. And as Entrepreneurs, we must embrace and prepare for this continuous change ...
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Episode 362: Michelle Thompson – Automation & Outsourcing

Automation & Outsourcing with Michelle Thompson How to automate and outsource your administrative tasks, allowing you to work on growing your small business, with Michelle Thompson. The need to work more ON your business, instead of just IN your business has been a common topic on this podcast over the ...
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Episode 361: Tyler King – Business Bootstrap

Business Bootstrap with Tyler King 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. Tyler King is the co-founder and CEO of ...
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Episode 360: Kira Hug – Conversion Copywriting

Conversion Copywriting for Small Business with Kira Hug Generating sales and driving results for your small business using conversion copywriting with expert copywriter Kira Hug. Regardless of how we communicate and offer our product or service to our customers or clients, it typically includes a written communication of our ...
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Episode 359: Robbie Crabtree – Performance Speaking

Performance Speaking with Robbie Crabtree How to improve your speaking skills to help you grow your small business with Performance Speaking by attorney Robbie Crabtree. The fear of public speaking is often cited as a top fear for most people. But even if you are comfortable, or even good ...
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Episode 358: Bruce Ross – FlowPreneur

FlowPreneur – Unshakeable Bold Leadership with Bruce Ross Achieving Flow states to grow as an entrepreneur and become a FlowPreneur and Unshakeable Bold Leader with Bruce Ross. We all want to eliminate self-doubt, overwhelm and stress, and scale leadership capabilities (our own and our teams). And we need to ...
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Episode 357: Susan Fennema – Chaos Eradication

Chaos Eradication for Business Owners with Susan Fennema How to eradicate the chaos that can be part of small business ownership with Susan Fennema 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 ...
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Episode 356: Joan Sotkin – Conscious Synchronicity

Conscious Synchronicity with Joan Sotkin Conscious Synchronicity with Joan Sotkin – allowing more moments of serendipity or convenient coincidence to grow your life and small business.All of us have experienced moments serendipity or convenient coincidence. Some one comes into our lives, or we are presented with an opportunity at ...
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Episode 355: Four Reasons to Delegate

Four Reasons to Delegate and Grow Your Business 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, then you must learn to delegate effectively ...
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Episode 354 – Gordon Henry – Client Experience Automation

Client Experience Automation with Gordon Henry 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 ...
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Episode 353: Gerri Detweiler – COVID Relief Update

COVID-19 Relief for Small Business with Gerri Detweiler The latest on COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Owners with Gerri Detweiler. Get the latest updates on the PPP loans and other programs on this episode of The How of Business podcast show. Gerri is back to help us understand all ...
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Episode 352: Dr. Kelly Henry – Exceptional Customer Service

Exceptional Customer Service with Dr. Kelly Henry Delivering Exceptional Customer service to grow your small business with Dr. Kelly Henry. Dr. Kelly Henry shares his experiences and tips on how to Define and Delivery Exceptional Customer Service.
Dr. Kelly Henry is a retired chiropractor turned consultant and coach ...
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Episode 351: Niche Down to Grow Your Small Business

Niche Down to Grow Your Small Business Niche Down to Grow Your Small Business – focus on your most profitable offerings and narrow your geography to help you grow your small business. On this episode Henry Lopez shares the benefits of Niching Down the focus of your business to help ...
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Episode 350: Entrepreneurial Leap – Nightmare or Dream

Entrepreneurial Leap – Your Nightmare or Dream A glimpse of Entrepreneurship including the 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 ...
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Episode 349: John Warrillow – Built to Sell

Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You with John Warrillow Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You with 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 ...
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Episode 348: Entrepreneurial Leap – The Right Business

Entrepreneurial Leap – Finding the Right Business for You 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 ...
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Episode 347: Kim Foley – Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meeting Credibility with Kim Foley How to increase 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 ...
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Episode 346: Entrepreneurial Leap – 6 Essential Traits

The 6 Essential Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs The 6 Essential Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs to help you determine if you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. This is the first in a special series of episodes related to the Entrepreneurial Leap – focused on helping you determine ...
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Episode 345: Matt Remuzzi – Deadly Sins of Bookkeeping

Deadly Sins of Bookkeeping with Matt Remuzzi The Deadly Sins of Bookkeeping (starting at 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 ...
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Episode 344: Zack Hurley – Fashion Business Launch

From Idea to Fashion Product with Zack Hurley 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 ...
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Episode 343: Bryan Clayton – Lawncare Business

Growing a Lawncare Business with Bryan Clayton Growing a lawncare business with Bryan Clayton. Bryan shares his entrepreneur journey and insights and experiences building small businesses. Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the ...
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Episode 342: Erica Castner – Know, Like & Trust Factor

Your Know, Like and Trust Factor with Erica Castner Developing your Know, Like and Trust Factor to help you increase your impact and influence, and grow your small business, with Erica Castner. Erica Castner is a business owner, brand strategist, podcast host, and community builder. She helps business owners & ...
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Episode 341: Lisa McLeod – Selling with Noble Purpose

Selling with Noble Purpose with Lisa McLeod How to start Selling with Noble Purpose to grow your small business with Lisa McLeod. She also shares her entrepreneur story. Lisa McLeod is a sales expert with a focus on purpose-driven business. She is the bestselling author of “Selling with Noble Purpose: ...
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Episode 340: Jordan West – Scaling an eCommerce Brand

Scaling an eCommerce Small Business Brand with Jordan West How to scale an eCommerce Small Business Brand with Jordan West (starting at 15:32). From paramedic career to online marketing expert, Jordan shares his journey. Jordan West is an entrepreneur who started his career as a paramedic. He is currently the ...
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Episode 339: Gino Wickman – Entrepreneurial Leap

Taking Your Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman Taking Your Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman – the 6 Essential Traits of an Entrepreneur. 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 ...
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Episode 338 – Overcoming Overwhelm

Overcoming Overwhelm to Launch Your First Small Business Henry Lopez – Host, The How of Business Podcast 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, ...
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Episode 337: Dr. James Richardson – Ramping Your Consumer Brand

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. James Richardson shares his unique insights and approach to ramping your CPG brand, and the story of how he leveraged ...
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Episode 336: Sean Castrina – 8 Unbreakable Rules for Success

8 Unbreakable Rules for Success with Sean Castrina 8 Unbreakable Rules for Small Business Success with Sean Castrina. Sean shares his entrepreneur story and the rules for achieving success with starting and growing your small business. The 8 Unbreakable Rules are must-follow rules if you are planning to start a ...
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Episode 335: Amanda Wittenborn – Creative Products Business

Growing a Creative Products Business with Amanda Wittenborn Growing a Creative Products Business with Amanda Wittenborn Amanda shares her small business journey, how she launched and grew her creative products business, and how she has successfully adjusted her business during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Amanda Wittenborn is a small business ...
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Episode 334: John Wilker – The Simplest Biz

The Simplest Biz – Shipping Products Brokerage Business with John Wilker John Wilker shares the Simplest Biz business model – a Shipping Products Brokerage Business – a client case study example, a special webinar invitation, and a special offer for you. If you want to learn more about this ...
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Episode 333: Chris Deferio – Coffee Shop Talk

Coffee Shop Business Talk with Chris Deferio Coffee Shop Business Talk with Chris Deferio Chris shares his tips, advice and experience from his years in the coffee shop business. What should you consider before starting a coffee shop, and what should you be focused on to grow your existing shop? ...
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Episode 332: Eddie Uribazo – Starting a Franchise Business

Starting a Franchise Business with Eddie Uribazo Starting a Franchise Business with Eddie Uribazo How small business owner Eddie Uribazo launched a franchise location of Office Evolution in Plantation, Florida. He also shares his entrepreneur story. After serving in the Navy and working for a large corporation for 24 years, ...
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Episode R14: Remarkable Customer Service

How to deliver Remarkable Customer Service at your Small Business. How to deliver Remarkable Customer Service at your Small Business. How to deliver Remarkable Customer Service at your Small Business. It starts with the business owner & requires dedication and a culture focused on customers. Henry Lopez and David Begin ...
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Episode 331: Leslie Zane – Subconscious Buying Triggers

Subconscious Buying Triggers with Leslie Zane Using Subconscious Buying Triggers in Marketing your Small Business (starting at 16:34) with Leslie Zane. She also shares her entrepreneur story, from her successful career in brand marketing and management to launching her own firm. Leslie Zane is an expert on consumer behaviors, ...
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Episode 330: Laura Tolhoek – Employee Development

Employee Development Program for Small Business with Laura Tolhoek Employee Development Program for Small Business with Laura Tolhoek How to coach and develop your small business employees (starting at 18:52) with HR specialist Laura Tolhoek. She also shares her entrepreneur journey. [Learn more about Laura] Laura Tolhoek is an ...
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Episode 329: Gerri Detweiler – PPP Loan Forgiveness

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness with Gerri Detweiler What you need to know about Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness for your small business with Gerri Detweiler. What do you need to do next? Gerri joins us to share the latest information on SBA guidance on how to qualify and ...
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Episode 328 – Jay Bregman – On-Demand Insurance

On-Demand Insurance for Small Business with Jay Bregman How to use On-Demand Insurance for your Small Business with Jay Bregman (starting at 14:19). Jay also shares his entrepreneur journey. Jay Bregman is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Thimble – Thimble delivers on-demand insurance by the ...
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Episode 327: Peter McGraw – Humor in Business

Using Humor in Small Business with Dr. Peter McGraw Using Humor in Small Business with Dr. Peter McGraw How to leverage humor to help us better manage and grow our small business – without having to necessarily tell jokes or be a comedian. Dr. Peter McGraw has studied humor ...
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Episode 326: Meagan Williamson – Pinterest

Pinterest for Small Business with Meagan Williamson How to use Pinterest to help grow your small business (starting at 17:08) with Meagan Williamson. She also shares her interesting entrepreneur journey, from school psychologist, to blogger, to full-time Pinterest Strategist. [Learn more about Meagan] Meagan Williamson is a Pinterest Strategist ...
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Episode 325: David Jenyns – Business Systems

Business Systems for Your Small Business with David Jenyns Business Systems for Your Small Business with David Jenyns. David shares his entrepreneur story and his 7-Step process for developing systems. [Learn more about David] David Jenyns is an entrepreneur, and his business experience spans from franchising retail clothing stores, ...
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Episode 324: Angela Wagner – Business Pivot

Small Business Pivot with Yoga Instructor & Life Coach Angela Wagner Small Business Pivot with Yoga Instructor & Life Coach Angela Wagner Yoga Instructor Angela Wagner started and operated a successful but maturing – after 16 successful years – yoga studio while also raising two kids, dealing with personal health ...
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Episode 323: Chris Doyle – Construction Bridge Loans

Construction Bridge Loans with Chris Doyle How contractors can use (starting at 16:11) Construction Bridge Loans to manage the cash flow issue related to materials expense with entrepreneur Chris Doyle. Chris Doyle is an entrepreneur and the President and CEO of Billd – specializing in helping contractors buy materials ...
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Episode 322: Mike Michalowicz – Fix This Next

Fix This Next in Your Small Business with Mike Michalowicz How to identify and Fix This Next in your Small Business with Mike Michalowicz. What to focus on next, and why we need to focus on Profit First. Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and podcaster (The Entrepreneurship ...
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Episode 321: Keith Leimbach – Laundromats

Laundromats Business with Serial Entrepreneur Keith Leimbach Laundromats Business with Serial Entrepreneur Keith Leimbach Laundromat Business with Serial Entrepreneur Keith Leimbach. He shares his entrepreneur story, small business diversification, and the Laundromat business. Keith Leimbach is a serial entrepreneur who has spent the last few years building and acquiring small businesses ...
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Episode 320: William Warren – Visual Communications

Visual Communication for Small Business with William Warren Visual Communication for Small Business with William Warren Using Visual Communication to improve communications (17:32) – with our teams, stakeholders, customers – by using visuals instead of just words, with William Warren. William shares his entrepreneur journey, and then his expertise and ...
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Episode 319: Jodi Daniels – Privacy Laws

Privacy Laws for Small Business Owners with Jodi Daniels Privacy Laws for Small Business Owners with Jodi Daniels – an introduction to the laws that apply to customer information and data privacy. Are we aware and compliant with all of the privacy laws that we are responsible for as ...
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Episode 318: Chris Walls – Music Director to Business Owner

Music Director to Business Owner with SCORE client Chris Walls Music Director to Business Owner with SCORE client Chris Walls SCORE Client Success Story: Music Director to Business Owner with Chris Walls – how he transitioned from music director & conductor to his expanding band uniform business. Henry Lopez has ...
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Episode 317: Jon Shanahan – Launching Stryx

This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. Launching Stryx with Co-Founder Jon Shanahan Launching Stryx with Co-Founder Jon Shanahan – how Jon and his partner started Stryx, a men’s corrective cosmetics company. Jon also shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey. Special Offer: Promo Code “HOW15”
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Episode 316: Kwame Christian – Confident Negotiation

Confident Negotiation for Small Business with Kwame Christian Confident Negotiation techniques and tips for small business owners, with attorney Kwame Christian. He introduces the Compassionate Curiosity Framework. Do you struggle with difficult conversations? Have you ever let fear and anxiety prevent you from saying what needed to be said? ...
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Episode 315: Kim Spalding – Google Tools Intro

Intro to Google Tools for Small Business with Kim Spalding Intro to Google Tools for Small Business with Kim Spalding How to navigate and make best use of all the tools that Google offers for small businesses with Kim Spalding. Kim is Google’s Global Director of Ads for Small ...
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Episode 314: Greg Dickinson – The Convenience Economy

Adapting to the Convenience Economy with Greg Dickinson Adapting to the Convenience Economy with Greg Dickinson How to adapt your small business to the Convenience Economy. If you don’t respond to a customer in the way they like, you will lose that customers. If we don’t adapt to the ...
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Episode 313: Jonathan Katz – Idea to Product

From Idea to Product with Entrepreneur Jonathan Katz From Idea to Product. How Jonathan Katz developed the idea for a cordless personal blender called the BLENDi. Jonathan shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he encountered as he developed his product. [Learn more about Jonnathan] Jonathan Katz is a ...
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Episode R1: Ready To Be Your Own Boss?

Episode 312: Andrea Sager – Trademarks & Copyrights

Trademarks & Copyrights for Small Business with Andrea Sager How to use Trademarks and Copyrights to protect your small business and intellectual property with attorney Andrea Sager. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Henry Lopez is not an attorney, and Andrea Sager may not be your attorney. Please be sure to seek your ...
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Episode 311: Bryan Klein – Founding Max Challenge

To The Max with Entrepreneur Bryan Klein How to live life To The Max with Entrepreneur Bryan Klein. He shares his challenging life journey and how and why he launched and grew The MAX Challenge. [Learn more about Bryan] Bryan Klein is an entrepreneur and the founder of The ...
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Episode R4: Ideation

Ideation – Small Business Idea Creation & Development Ideation – Small Business Idea Creation & Development How to develop ideas for a new small business, and to help you grow your small business. Henry Lopez & David Begin also discuss the role of creativity. Ideation – Small Business Idea Creation ...
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Episode 310: David Wood – Tough Conversations

Tough Conversations with David Wood How to have the Tough Conversations that help you grow both personally and your small business with David Wood and Henry Lopez. David shares his personal story and he introduces the Tough Conversations Blueprint and Worksheet. David believes that the tough conversations we avoid, ...
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Episode 309: Are You ABLE To Start Your Business

Are you Able to afford the investment of Time, Money and Energy? Are you ABLE to afford the investment of Time, Money and Energy? How ABLE are you today to start your first small business? If you are not able now, then what do you need to get there? ...
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Episode 308 – COVID-19 Loan Programs with Gerri Detweiler

COVID-19 Loan Programs for Small Business with Gerri Detweiler An overview of latest resources and information on the COVID-19 PPP and EIDL loan programs for your small business with credit and finance expert Gerri Detweiler. Additional funding for these SBA programs is available starting Monday, April 27, 2020. Find ...
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Episode 307: Dolores Hirschmann – Mastering Clarity

Mastering Clarity for Small Business Success with Dolores Hirschmann Mastering Clarity for Small Business Success with Dolores Hirschmann Mastering Clarity for Small Business Success with Dolores Hirschmann. How to attain the Clarity required for personal and small business success with entrepreneur and coach Dolores Hirschmann. [Learn more about Dolores] ...
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Episode 306: Brad Flowers – Naming

How to Name a Business, Product or Service with Brad Flowers How to Name a Small Business, Product or Service with Brad Flowers. Brad is a naming expert and author, and he shares his tips and methodology for naming (starting at 15:32). He also shares the story of ...
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Episode 305: Justine Lackey – Bookkeeping for Small Business

This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. Get $50 off your first job posting! Bookkeeping for Small Business with Justine Lackey Bookkeeping for Small Business with Justine Lackey. Justine shares her entrepreneur journey and tips and techniques for small business bookkeeping. [Learn more about Justine] Justine Lackey is the founder ...
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Episode 304 – COVID-19 Information for Small Business Owners

COVID-19 SBA & Government Info & Resources for Small Business: An overview of the COVID-19 SBA & Government Info & Resources for Small Business. Henry Lopez highlights and summarizes the loans and other programs to help your small business during the coronavirus crises. Find more details about COVID-19 programs ...
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Episode 303 – Jonathan Stark – Value Pricing

Value Pricing instead of Hourly Billing with Jonathan Stark. Value Pricing instead of Hourly Billing with Jonathan Stark. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, and his thoughts and tips on adopting value pricing and abandoning hourly billing for services. [Learn more about Jonathan Stark] Jonathan Stark is a former software developer ...
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Episode 302: Drs. Saxton – Titanic Effect

The Titanic Effect – Successfully Navigating Business Uncertainty The Titanic Effect – Successfully Navigating Business Uncertainty The Titanic Effect – Successfully Navigating Business Uncertainty with Drs. Todd and Kim Saxton. They share insights on how small business owners can deal with and mitigate the unforeseen uncertainties that can sink ...
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Episode 301: COVID-19 Info for Small Business Owners

COVID-19 Information & Discussion for Small Business Owners This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. Get $50 off your first job posting. COVID-19 Information & Discussion for Small Business Owners A COVID-19 Information and Discussion for Small Business Owners with Henry Lopez and David Begin. Basic information to help you ...
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Episode 300: The How of Business Show Recap

The How of Business Podcast Show Recap with Henry Lopez The How of Business Podcast Show Recap with Henry Lopez. The How of Business Podcast Show Recap with Henry Lopez. Henry commemorates the 300th episode of the podcast including highlights and resources. Henry Lopez started his small business ownership journey ...
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Episode 299: Nathan Hirsch – Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistants for Small Business with Nathan Hirsch How to use Virtual Assistants to build and grow your Small Business with Nathan Hirsch. He shares why he sold his previous business, and tips for using VAs. Special Offers:

Free Case Study: Learn to Scale your Business with VAs

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Episode 298: Bobby Herrera – Gift of Struggle

The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera & Henry Lopez The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera & Henry Lopez The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera. Bobby shares his early life struggles, and how he channeled his challenges into becoming a better person & leader. [Learn more about ...
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Episode 297: SCORE of Dallas Intro

SCORE of Dallas Introduction with Laura Butler & Henry Lopez SCORE of Dallas Introduction with Laura Butler & Henry Lopez Welcome to the first in a series of special episodes of The How of Business podcast, focused on SCORE. In this series Henry Lopez will share what SCORE is about, ...
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Episode 296: Are You WILLING To Start Your Business

Are you Willing to put in the time and effort to Start Your Small Business Are you Willing to put in the time and effort to Start Your Small Business This is the second of a series of episodes on the topic of what it takes to be ready, ...
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Episode 295: Paul Maskill – CEO of Your Small Business

Become the CEO of Your Small Business with Paul Maskill Become the CEO of Your Small Business with Paul Maskill How to become the CEO of Your Small Business with Paul Maskill. Paul shares his experiences, tips & advice to help you work ON not IN your small business ...
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Episode 294: Melissa Forziat – Budget Marketing

Budget Marketing for Small Business with Melissa Forziat Budget Marketing for Small Business with Melissa Forziat How to market on a budget for small business owners with Melissa Forziat. She shares tips and techniques to manage your marketing strategy and tactics. [Learn more about Melissa] Melissa was a guest on ...
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Episode 293: Steve Pacinelli – Personal Video Messaging & Marketing

Personal Video Messaging & Marketing with Steve Pacinelli Are you ready to start your first small business? Learn more about what it takes to launch successfully… Personal Video Messaging & Marketing with Steve Pacinelli How to use Personal Video Messaging to build relationships and market your small business with Steve ...
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Episode 292: Are You READY To Start Your Business

Are You Mentally & Emotionally Ready to Start Your Small Business Are You Mentally & Emotionally Ready to Start Your Small Business How Emotionally & Mentally ready are you today to start your first small business? And if you are not quite ready now, what do you need to ...
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Episode 291: Melva Robertson – Personal Branding

Building Your Personal Brand with Melva Robertson Building Your Personal Brand with Melva Robertson How to build your personal brand with Melva Robertson. She shares her personal story & how she helps her clients develop their personal branding. Special Offer: Free Phone Consultation with Melva (send Melva an email ...
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Episode 290: Zack Bartell – Launching SoCal Powerlifting

Launching SoCal Powerlifting Business with Zack Bartell Launching SoCal Powerlifting Business with Zack Bartell How Zack Bartell launched his first small business, SoCal Powrlifting, at age 20. Zack shares his journey as a young entrepreneur. [Learn more about Zack] Zack Bartell is a small business owner, and he started his ...
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Episode 289 – Eric Coffie – Government Contracts

Government Contracts for Small Business with Eric Coffie Eric Coffie introduces the opportunities with Federal Government Contracts for Small Business. He also shares his entrepreneur journey, and how he currently helps people find and land government contracts. Special Offer: FREE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS FOR ALL COURSE [Learn more about Eric ...
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Episode 288: 2020 KickOff

2020 KickOff – Goal Setting & Time Management with Henry Lopez 2020 KickOff – Goal Setting & Time Management with Henry Lopez Goal Setting, Time Management, & Productivity Hacks to help you succeed in 2020. Henry Lopez, and his expert guests, share insights and practical tips on how to ...
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Episode 287: Adam Kirk – Online Marketing Review

Online Marketing Year-End Update with Adam Kirk Online Marketing Year-End Update with Adam Kirk. Online Marketing Year-End update for small business. What’s new and emerging in online marketing for small business owners. Small business marketing expert Adam Kirk is back on the show to share his insights and tips. It’s ...
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Episode 286: Russ Krajec – Patents

Patents for Start-Up Businesses with Patent Attorney Russ Krajec Patents for Start-Up Businesses with Patent Attorney Russ Krajec. Russ shares his entrepreneur journey and insights on patents for small business owners. NOTE: Please be sure to seek the advice of your own patent attorney before making any decisions or ...
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Episode 285: Walt Brown – Developing Great Team Players

Developing great Team Players for your Small Business with Walt Brown Developing great Team Players for your Small Business with Walt Brown Developing great Team Players for your Small Business with Walt Brown. He is the author of “The Patient Organization” and the textbook for the 7 Question 7 Promise ...
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Episode 284: Patty Block – Overcoming Roadblocks

Turning Roadblocks into Building Blocks with Patty Block Turning Roadblocks into Building Blocks with Patty Block How Patty Block helps women turn roadblocks into building blocks and grow their small businesses. She also shares her personal journey, from her initial career as a political consultant and lobbyist to launching her ...
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Episode 283: Kris Ward – Time Management

Time Management for Small Business Owners with Kris Ward Time Management for Small Business Owners with Kris Ward. Improving Time Management skills for Small Business Owners with Kris Ward. She shares her personal story, and tips to help you “Win the Hour, Win the Day“. Kris is an entrepreneur, business ...
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Episode 282: Elizabeth Butts – Launching Sprinkle Pop

Launching Sprinkle Pop with Founder Elizabeth Butts Launching Sprinkle Pop with Founder Elizabeth Butts Episode Description: How Elizabeth Butts launched Sprinkle Pop – from a one-woman home business, keeping her day job, to dedicated warehouse space in less than a year. She shares her entrepreneur journey, from hobby baking business ...
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Episode 281: Ken Bator – Culture

A Winning Culture in Your Small Business with Ken Bator A Winning Culture in Your Small Business with Ken Bator How to develop and maintain a winning culture in your small business with Ken Bator, an entrepreneur, author and business coach & consultant. Ken shares his insights and experiences related ...
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Episode 280: Dawn Shannon – Accountability

Accountability to Get Things Done with Dawn Shannon Accountability to Get Things Done with Dawn Shannon The accountability to get things done with Dawn Shannon, who helps her clients turn their to-do lists into Well Done lists – and grow a small business! Dawn Shannon is a Certified Professional Coach, ...
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Episode 279: Amy van Meijl – Service Business Launch

Launching & Growing a Service Small Business with Amy van Meijl This episode is sponsored by TransUnion ShareAble – the pre-employment background check solution for small business owners. Get 50% OFF your first screening with you use Promo Code: HOWOFBIZ50 Launching & Growing a Service Small Business with Amy van ...
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Episode 278: Mike Finger – Selling Your Small Business

How to Prepare Your Small Business for Sale with Mike Finger How to Prepare Your Small Business for Sale with Mike Finger Why your business may not be salable, and what you can do to fix it. Mike Finger is an entrepreneur and an expert on what it takes to ...
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Episode 277: Andrea Madho – Launching Lab141

Launching Lab141 with Entrepreneur Andrea Madho Launching Lab141 with Entrepreneur Andrea Madho Starting her clothing business Lab141 – an online platform which offers one clothing style at a time produced in small batches – with Andrea Madho. Andrea shares her entrepreneurial experiences, the inspiration for her current revolutionary garment ...
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Episode 276 – Sylvie McCraken – Service Provider to Entrepreneur

From Service Provider to Entrepreneur with Sylvie McCraken. From Service Provider to Entrepreneur with Sylvie McCraken Becoming an entrepreneur: from Service Provider to Entrepreneur with Sylvie McCraken. How to grow from a solo practitioner, trading hours for money, to an entrepreneur with passive income. Sylvie shares her entrepreneurial story, how ...
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Episode 275: We Sold the Car Wash

We Sold our Car Wash Small Business with Henry Lopez & David Begin We Sold our Car Wash Small Business with Henry Lopez & David Begin Selling our car wash business with Henry Lopez & David Begin. Henry and David announce and discuss the recent sale of the highly successful ...
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Episode 274: David Barnett – Buying a Small Business

David Barnett on how to Buy a Successful Small Business Click on the image above to listen to the “How to Buy a Small Business” webinar recording. David Barnett – How to Buy a Successful Small Business How to buy a successful small business with David Barnett and Henry Lopez ...
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Episode 273: Ron Holt – Home Cleaning Franchise Business

Home Cleaning Franchise Small Business with Ron Holt Home Cleaning Franchise Small Business with Ron Holt Home Cleaning Franchise Small Business with Ron Holt. Ron shares how he launched and grew “2 Maids & A Mop”. He also shares his entrepreneur journey, from successful corporate career to becoming his own ...
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Episode 272: How to Fire an Employee

How to fire an employee in your small business the right way. How to fire an employee in your small business the right way. How to fire an employee in your small business the right way with Henry Lopez. Henry shares a recommended process and approach for firing or terminating ...
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Epsiode 271: Stress-Free Business with Joan Sotkin

Stress-Free Small Business Ownership with Joan Sotkin. Did you miss the live webinar? No problem, you can listen to the on-demand recording available now. Just click on the image above to learn more. Joan Sotkin – Stress-Free Small Business Stress-Free Small Business Ownership with Joan Sotkin. Joan is an entrepreneur, ...
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Episode 270: Dave Hirschkop – Specialty Food Business

Specialty Food Business with Dave Hirschkop ? Specialty Food Business with Dave Hirschkop Launching & growing a Specialty Food Small Business with Dave Hirschkop, founder of Dave’s Gourmet – a specialty foods company that makes a wide range of products including Gourmet Pasta Sauce, Hot Sauce, Condiments and Spices. You ...
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Episode 269: Chris Kappes – Trade Shows

Chris Kappes – Trade Shows Episode Description: Trade Shows for small business with industry veteran Chris Kappes. Chris is the founder and Chief Operating Officer at Exhibitshub – a technology company transforming the exhibiting experience. He shares his entrepreneurial story, including why he decided to become his own boss, ...
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Episode 268: Mark Balsom – Asset Protection

Small Business Asset Protection with Mark Balsom Asset Protection for your small business, with attorney Mark Balsom. Mark explains various aspects of an effective comprehensive asset protection plan for your business and your personal assets. [Learn more about Mark] NOTE: The information shared in this episodes is shared as ...
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Episode 267: Tim Meuchel – The 10 Factor

The 10 Factor for Small Business Growth with Tim Meuchel The 10 Factor for Small Business Growth with Tim Meuchel The 10 Factor for Small Business Growth with Tim Meuchel. Tim also shares his entrepreneur story. Tim is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and podcast host. He shares the 10-Month ...
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Franchise Webinar – Is a Franchise for You?

Free Small Business Franchise On-Demand Webinar Did you miss the live webinar? We invite you to watch the recording below: Free Small Business Franchise On-Demand Webinar Are you considering starting or investing in a franchise business? Do you need help determining if the franchise business model is right for you? ...
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Episode 266: Ben Johnson – Franchise Lending

Ben Johnson – Bank Lending for Small Business Franchises Ben Johnson – Bank Lending for Small Business Franchises Bank Lending for Small Business Franchises with Ben Johnson. He explains the potential advantages of securing financing for a first-time franchise business and why a franchise may provide an advantage from ...
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Episode 265: Dealing with Overwhelm

Dealing with Overwhelm in Your Small Business with Henry & David Dealing with Overwhelm in Your Small Business with Henry & David Dealing with and managing overwhelm as you start and grow your small business. David Begin and Henry Lopez shares their thoughts and experiences, and practical tips, on ...
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Episode 264: Katie Hunt – Creative Product Small Business

Creative Product Small Business with Katie Hunt How to launch and grow a Creative Product Small Business with Katie Hunt, and her journey from corporate career to side-hustle, to entrepreneur. Do you currently create gift items or other products that you want to grow into a bigger business? ...
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Episode 263: Chris Tuff – Millennial Whisperer

Motivating & Leading Millennial Employees with Chris Tuff Motivating & leading Millennial employees in your small business, with Chris Tuff. Chris is an entrepreneur and author of “The Millennial Whisperer: The Practical, Profit-Focused Playbook for Working With and Motivating the World’s Largest Generation”. Chris shares his experience, insights and ...
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Episode 262: Chris Bello – Productivity Hacks

Personal Productivity Hacks with Entrepreneur Chris Bello ? Personal Productivity Hacks with Entrepreneur Chris Bello Personal Productivity Hacks to improve your life and your small business with Chris Bello. Chris Bello, host of the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast, shares his personal entrepreneurial journey and his top 5 Productivity Hacks (starting ...
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Episode 261: Dan Meadors – Amazon Wholesaling

Amazon Wholesaling Business with Dan Meadors Amazon Wholesaling Business with Dan Meadors Amazon Wholesaling business with Dan Meadors, a multi-million-dollar Amazon seller and co-founder of The Wholesale Formula. Dan shares his entrepreneurial story, from a full-time job to a side-hustle doing retail arbitrage, to then launching their own small ...
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Episode 260: Is a Franchise for You?

Is a Franchise For You? Is a Franchise the right type of small business for you? Henry Lopez and Sara Waskow, a Franchise Specialist and owner of FranNet DFW, introduce the franchise business model, explore common myths and misconceptions about franchising, and discuss the common characteristics and skills of ...
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Episode 259: Business Partnerships

Small Business Partnerships with Henry Lopez & David Begin Small Business Partnerships with Henry Lopez & David Begin What makes for a great partnership in small business? Henry and David share their thoughts and opinions on how and why they have chosen to partner on their various small business ...
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Episode 258: Adam Sand – Roofing Business Marketing

? Adam Sand – Roofing & Contractor Business Marketing Grow your Roofing & Contractor Business with the right Marketing with Adam Sand. Adam is an entrepreneur and roofing business owner. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a tanning salon to venturing into the roofing business. Then we chat ...
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Episode 257: Rob Ridgeway – Board Game Business

Rob Ridgeway – Board Game Business Episode Description: How “Spontuneous – The Song Game” was invented and developed into a small business by inventor Rob Ridgeway. From his family ranching business, to insurance sales, through overcoming the many challenges he experienced before achieving success with his business. [Learn ...
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Episode 256: Ryan Naylor – Employment Branding

Attracting great employees with Employment Branding. Ryan Naylor – Attracting great employees with Employment Branding. Episode Description: Attracting great employees with Employment Branding and Culture Marketing, with Ryan Naylor. Ryan is an entrepreneur and the founder of VIVA HR. They provide a platform to help businesses recruit more ...
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Episode 255: Ruth Soukup – Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear to Grow Your Small Business with Ruth Soukup Overcoming Fear (21:00) to start and grow your small business, with Ruth Soukup – author of “Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love”. She shares her entrepreneur story, including ...
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Episode 254: Lauren Clowdus – Franchise Restaurant Business Owner

Starting & Running a Franchise Restaurant with Lauren Clowdus Starting & Running a Franchise Restaurant with Lauren Clowdus From a successful corporate job to launching their first small business, Lauren Clowdus shares the story of how she and her husband started a restaurant franchise business. Lauren shares how they ...
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Episode 253: Mike McDerment – Growing FreshBooks

? This episode is sponsored by the Stroke of Genius podcast. Growing FreshBooks with Co-Founder & CEO Mike McDerment Launching & growing a business with Mike McDerment, the Co-Founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals and small business owners. Mike shares inspirational stories ...
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Episode 252: Greg Dickerson – Real Estate Business

Real Estate Business with Entrepreneur & Investor Greg Dickerson Real Estate Business with Greg Dickerson, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor and developer. From residential handyman services, to larger development projects and joint ventures, Greg shares his experiences from a 20+ year career in real estate. He also shares his ...
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Episode 251: Dre Baldwin – Work On Your Game

Work On Your Game to Achieve Small Business Success with Dre Baldwin Work On Your Game to Achieve Small Business Success with Dre Baldwin. Dre’s entrepreneurial journey and how to achieve success in small business and life by Working On Your Game. Dre Baldwin, author of “Work On Your ...
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Episode 250: Mark Daoust – Online Business Broker

? Buying & Selling an Online Business with Mark Daoust Buying & Selling an Online Business (21:48) with Mark Daoust, the founder and owner of Quiet Light Brokerage. He shares stories from his entrepreneurial journey, and his philosophies on how to run and grow a small business. Then we ...
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Episode 249: Facebook Ads Essentials

Facebook Ads Essentials with Adam Kirk & Henry Lopez Facebook Ads Essentials with Adam Kirk & Henry Lopez. Facebook advertisement essentials for small business owners, with Henry Lopez and Adam Kirk. Before spending lots of money advertising on Facebook, Henry and Adam share five things to consider to get ...
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Episode 248: Jean Kristensen – Government Contracting

Government Contracting & MWBE with Jean Kristensen Landing Government Contracts and the benefits of MWBE certification for small businesses with Jean Kristensen. Jean is a small business and MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) growth specialist, executive coach, and trainer. She shares her early experiences, including working in her ...
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Episode 247: Fadi Malouf – Small Wins

Focus on Small Wins to Grow Your Small Business with Fadi Malouf Focus on Small Wins to Grow Your Small Business with Fadi Malouf. Fadi shares his small business sucess story, and how small wins lead to business growth. Small Wins in life and small business, with Fadi Malouf ...
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Episode 246: Andy Paul – B2B Sales

B2B Sales for Entrepreneurs with Andy Paul B2B Sales skills (14:23) for entrepreneurs and small business owners, with Andy Paul. Andy Paul is an author, speaker, sales acceleration strategist, podcaster and a highly experienced sales professional. Paul shares his interesting journey, from a History degree to a successful sales career. He ...
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Episode 245: Two Responsibilities

Two Responsibilities Small Business Owners Must Embrace Free Download: 2 Responsibilities Business Owners Must Embrace Making Decisions and Accepting Personal Mistakes – two responsibilities small business owners must embrace, with Henry Lopez. Henry shares his thoughts and advice on two of the most important responsibilities small business owners and ...
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Episode 244: Bader & Pearson – Couples in Business

Couples in Small Business with Drs. Bader & Pearson Couples in business – how to own a small business with your spouse or partner, with Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson. Working in business with your spouse or partner can be challenging, and sometimes detrimental to your relationship, ...
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Episode 243: Liam Martin – Remote-First Small Business

Remote-First Small Business with Liam Martin Remote-first small business (26:19) with Liam Martin, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, writer and co-founder of TimeDoctor, Staff.com and RunningRemote. We begin the conversation with Liam sharing his entrepreneurial journey, how he launched his first small business, and his insights on building and growing ...
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Episode 242: Business Systems

Topic: Business Systems with Henry Lopez Episode Description: Business Systems – developing, implementing and executing on the systems we need to run and grow our small businesses. If you are an existing small business owner, then this episode will help you assess where you are and what you need ...
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Episode 241: Meg & Josiah Mothershed – Logo Design

Logo Design for Small Business with Meg & Josiah Mothershed Logo Design for Small Business with Meg & Josiah Mothershed Logo Design for small business (16:38) with Meg and Josiah Mothershed, the co-founders of Mothershed Design Company. They share their entrepreneurial journey, from working for someone else to launching their ...
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Episode 240: Gerri Detweiler – Personal & Small Business Credit

Gerri Detweiler – Personal & Small Business Credit Episode Description: Personal and Small Business Credit with Gerri Detweiler. Gerri is an author and expert on the topic of credit, and currently serves as the Education Director for Nav. She shares tips & advice on how to build or correct ...
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Episode 239: Personal Sacrifice

Entrepreneurship Requires Personal Sacrifice with Henry Lopez Entrepreneurship Requires Personal Sacrifice with Henry Lopez Sacrifice – what are you willing to personally sacrifice to become your own boss and start your first business? If you are already in business, what are you willing to sacrifice further to grow ...
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Episode 238: Barbara Turley – Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistants to Grow Your Small Business with Barbara Turley Virtual Assistants to help you run and grow your small business with Barbara Turley. Barbara explains how to leverage virtual assistants for your business, including how to work effectively with VAs and the importance of developing systems and processes ...
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Episode 237: Emily Soccorsy & Justin Foster – Brand Story

Your Business Brand Story with Emily Soccorsy & Justin Foster Telling Your Small Business Brand Story (17:37), with branding experts Emily Soccorsy & Justin Foster. Emily and Justin are the co-founders of the branding practice Root + River. They share their entrepreneurial journeys and then we chat about (starting ...
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Episode 236: Three Franchise Business Benefits

Three Benefits of a Franchise Business with Henry Lopez ?? Three Benefits of a Franchise Business with Henry Lopez Franchise Small Business – 3 critical franchise benefits and common misconceptions about franchises. Henry shares his insights and advice on franchising, including the 3 critical benefits to consider when selecting a ...
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Episode 235: Mandy Kuxhausen – SBA Loans

SBA Lending with Mandy Kuxhausen. SBA loans for small business start-up and expansion, with Mandy Kuxhausen. Mandy is an expert on Small Business Administration (SBA) lending and a Business Development Officer at TBank. We chat about everything related to SBA loans – from the different SBA lending programs available ...
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Episode 234: Steve Gordon – Services Business Marketing

Services Business Marketing with Steve Gordon Services Business Marketing with Steve Gordon Marketing for Services Businesses (10:55) with Steve Gordon. Steve is a bestselling author and the founder of The Unstoppable CEO and host of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast. His firm helps services business entrepreneurs create leverage marketing systems so ...
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Episode 233: Oscar Trimboli – Listening Skills

Developing Deep Listening Skills with Oscar Trimboli Developing Deep Listening skills (starting at 21:57) to help you become a better leader and grow your small business, with Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is an executive coach, speaker and author of “Deep Listening: Impact beyond words, and Breakthroughs: How to confront your assumptions.” From his ...
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Episode 232: Personal Productivity Tips & Hacks

Personal Productivity Tips & Hacks with Henry Lopez Personal Productivity Tips & Hacks with Henry Lopez Systems & tools to stay organized and productive as a small business owner with Henry Lopez. Henry shares his thoughts and tips on personal productivity, including the systems and tools he uses to ...
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Episode 231: Sean Casto – Mobile Apps

Sean Casto – Mobile Apps Episode Description: Mobile Apps marketing and how to use mobile apps to help grow your small business with Sean Casto. Sean is the founder of PreApps – the premier app marketing agency. Sean also shares his entrepreneurial journey. Sean is the author of ...
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Episode 230: Abdo Riani – Bootstrapping a Small Business

Bootstrapping a Small Business with Abdo Riani Bootstrapping (21:08) a small business and his entrepreneurial journey, with Abdo Riani. Abdo is an entrepreneur and founder of StartUpCircle.co – helping connect successful entrepreneurs with new founders to help them develop their business ideas. Abdo shares his personal entrepreneurial journey, ...
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Episode 229: DeAndre Wilson – Launching a Catering Business

Launching a Catering Business with DeAndre Wilson Launching a catering business with DeAndre Wilson. DeAndre is a young entrepreneur and the co-founder of Turn Table – a catering business serving the Evansville, Indiana area. DeAndre and his partner Chef Jeff started developing their business while they were both ...
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Episode 228: Scott Reib – Protect Your Business

Legally Protect Your Small Business with Scott Reib Legally protect your small business (7:37) with Scott Reib, an attorney, popular speaker, coach and the author of “5 Proven Strategies to Shatterproof Your Business.” Scott shares why he decided to study law, his small business experiences, and growing his practice to ...
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Episode 227: Colby Williams – Small-Town Business

Small-Town Business with Colby Williams The advantages and challenges of starting and growing a small-town business with Colby Williams. Colby is a small business owner and the founder of Parengo Coffee in a small town in Missouri. We chat about launching and building a coffee shop (Parengo) and ...
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Episode 226: Financial Review

Annual Financial Review for Your Small Business with Henry Lopez Annual Financial Review for Your Small Business with Henry Lopez Henry Lopez shares his insights and actionable tips for conducting a Financial Review of your small business. Henry explains the importance of knowing the financial metrics of your small business, ...
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Episode 225: Jason Hsiao – Video Marketing

Video Marketing for Small Business with Jason Hsiao Video Marketing for Small Business with Jason Hsiao. Jason shares his entrepreneur story, and how to use video to market your small business. Video Marketing with Jason Hsiao, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Animoto – an award-winning online video maker ...
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Episode 224: Kelly Carden – Cryotherapy Business

Building & Growing a Cryotherapy Business with Kelly Carden How to build and grow a cryotherapy business with Kelly Carden, an entrepreneur and the owner and founder of Cryo1One – a provider of cryotherapy services. She shares how she transitioned from a successful corporate marketing career to launching ...
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Episode 223: Goal Setting

Goal Setting for Personal and Business Growth with Henry Lopez Goal Setting for Personal and Business Growth with Henry Lopez Henry Lopez shares his insights and actionable tips for goal setting, to help you achieve more in the coming year! Henry explains why goal setting so important and powerful, ...
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Episode 222: Tyler Moyer – Launching CooMo Travel

Launching CooMo Travel with Tyler Moyer Launching CooMo Travel with Tyler Moyer, an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of CooMo Travel – a website that lets you easily plan, book and share a trip. Tyler is a veteran who served in the US Army and also in the ...
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Episode 221: Ken Keis – Business with Purpose

Small Business with Purpose with Ken Keis Small Business with Purpose with Dr. Ken Keis, an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant and author. He shares his interesting journey, from his family farming business to building an international consulting firm. Then we chat about how to conduct our small business with purpose (17:45). Ken’s ...
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Episode 220: Kelly Garrett – Facebook Bots

Facebook Bots with Kelly Garrett In this episode we interview Kelly Garrett, an entrepreneur, developer, designer and marketing strategist. Kelly shares her entrepreneurial journey and then we discuss Facebook Bots (starting at 18:05) and how small business owners can use this tool on Facebook to connect and communicate with ...
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Episode 219: Anton Kraly – Drop-Ship Guru

Anton Kraly Interview – Drop-Ship Business Episode Description: In this episode we interview Anton Kraly, an entrepreneur and eCommerce expert. After his experiences with various small businesses, he now focuses on helping other entrepreneurs start and grow an online commerce business using the drop-ship model – specifically high-ticket drop-shipping ...
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Episode 218: Social Media Basics

Social Media Basics for Small Business with Adam Kirk Social Media Basics for Small Business with Adam Kirk In this episode Henry Lopez and Adam Kirk discuss Social Media marketing basics for small business. Their conversation includes an introduction to social media marketing. Social Media is here to stay, and ...
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Episode 217: Nick Usborne – Conversational Copywriting

Conversational Copywriting for Small Business with Nick Usborne Conversational Copywriting for Small Business with Nick Usborne How to use Conversational Copywriting to improve your small business marketing with copy writing expert Nick Usborne. He shares his personal story about becoming a copy writer, and how to improve your copy ...
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Episode 216: SEO Basics

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Small Business Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Small Business. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Small Business. How to get your small business website found by your prospects and customers. In this episode Henry Lopez and Adam Kirk discuss Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ...
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Episode 215 – Viv & Tash – Instagram

This episode is brought to you by a great new podcast show: Stroke of Genius. Viv and Tash – Instagram for Small Business Episode Description: In this episode we interview Viv and Tash, two millennial entrepreneurs and Instagram marketing experts. Viv Conway and Tash Meys share their journey, including ...
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Episode 214: Louis Gudema – Bullseye Marketing

Bullseye Marketing for Small Business with Louis Gudema Bullseye Marketing strategies for small business with Louis Gudema, an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and author. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, and then we discuss highlights from his new book, “Bullseye Marketing – How to Grow Your Business Faster.” Louis ...
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Episode 213: Michael Zipursky – Consulting Business

Starting & Growing a Consulting Business with Michael Zipursky Starting & Growing a Consulting Business with Michael Zipursky, an entrepreneur, author and podcaster. He shares his life journey, working with family, and how to start and build a consulting business. Michael is the CEO of Consulting Success and Coach ...
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Episode 212: Michelle Evans – Marketing Funnels

Strategic Marketing Funnels with Michelle Evans. Strategic Marketing Funnels with Michelle Evans, an entrepreneur, marketing expert and podcaster. She helps her small business clients develop their effective Strategic Marketing Funnels, and in this episode she breaks this down step by step. Michelle also shares how she transitioned from a ...
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Episode 211: Ron Carucci – Powerful Business Ownership

Powerful Small Business Ownership with Ron Carucci Powerful Small Business Ownership with Ron Carucci. Ron shares his journey to launching his own firm, and how to be powerful to lead and grow. In this episode we interview Ron Carucci, an entrepreneur and author. Ron shares his journey to ...
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Episode 210: Adam Kirk – SSL Certificates

SSL Certificate for Your Website with Adam Kirk SSL Certificate for Your Website with Adam Kirk. What is an SSL Certificate and why does your website need one? Your website may be blocked by Google, Chrome and other browsers if you don’t have one. It’s important for your customers ...
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Episode 209: Pete Williams – 7 Levers for Growth

7 Levers for Small Business Growth with Pete Williams 7 Levers for Small Business Growth with Pete Williams, an entrepreneur, adviser, marketer and the author of “Cadence – A Tale of Fast Business Growth”. Pete shares his unique entrepreneurial journey – from Australia, to working for an athletic shoe ...
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Episode 208: Megan Lyons – Wellness Coaching Business

Starting a Wellness Coaching Business with Megan Lyons. Starting a Wellness Coaching Business with Megan Lyons, an entrepreneur, coach, speaker and author. She shares her journey, from her Harvard and Northwestern education to a successful corporate management career. She left her corporate career to start a business related to ...
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Episode 207: Diane Gardner – Tax Update

Tax Update for Small Business Owners with Diane Gardner. Tax Update for Small Business Owners with Diane Gardner, a Certified Tax Coach and an expert at helping small business owners take full advantage of the tax laws. She shares specific examples of how the recent changes to the tax ...
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Episode 206: Gavin Zuchlinski – Side-Hustle to Full-Time Business

From Side-Hustle to Full-Time Business with Gavin Zuchlinski From Side-Hustle to Full-Time Business with Gavin Zuchlinski, a small business owner and the founder of Acuity Scheduling – an online tool for businesses to automate and manage their appointments, allowing clients to schedule themselves. He shares how the idea for ...
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Episode 205: Carrie McKeegan – Virtual Small Business

Virtual Small Business with Carrie McKeegan How to build and manage a virtual small business with Carrie McKeegan. Carrie is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of a virtual small business which allows her and her family the complete freedom of location. She could wake up tomorrow, decide that Montenegro is ...
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Episode 204: George Kao – Authentic Content Marketing

Authentic Content Marketing with George Kao Authentic Content Marketing for solopreneurs and small business owners with George Kao, an entrepreneur and trusted conscious marketing adviser. George shares his journey from traditional online marketer, to his current authentic approach to online marketing and helping people through coaching and affordable online ...
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Episode 203: John Wilker – Shipping Products Brokerage

Shipping Products Brokerage Business with John Wilker How to build a Shipping Products Brokerage Business with John Wilker. John explains his simple and profitable model for brokering wooden pallets. John is a small business owner who has developed a relatively simple yet highly effective and profitable middle-man business model ...
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Episode 202: Adam Anderson – Cyber Security

Cyber Security for Small Business with Adam Anderson Cyber Security for small business with security expert Adam Anderson. Adam is an entrepreneur, consultant, trainer, author and cyber security expert. He shares his background, from dropping out of college to launching his own business. He also shares extremely valuable tips & advice ...
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Episode 201: Nicole Holland – Online Messaging

On-Line Messaging with Nicole Holland On-Line Messaging for small business with Nicole Holland, an entrepreneur, on-line marketing expert, and recognized authority on podcast guesting. She shares her unique and challenging journey, from dropping out of high school and quitting her correctional officer job, to becoming a popular podcaster. She ...
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Episode 200: Fixing Vs. Solving Problems

Fixing vs Solving Small Business Problems with Henry & David Fixing vs Solving Small Business Problems with Henry & David In this episode David Begin and Henry Lopez discuss the topic of fixing versus solving problems in our small businesses. Fixing usually deals with just the symptoms of a ...
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Episode 199: Allan Dib – 1-Page Marketing Plan

1-Page Marketing Plan for small business with Allan Dib 1-Page Marketing Plan for Small Business with Allan Dib 1-Page Marketing Plan for small business with Allan Dib, a serial entrepreneur, marketing and technology expert, business coach, and author. He shares his background and his practical approach to marketing for small ...
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Episode 198: Josh Elledge – Influence & Authority

Influence & Authority with Josh Elledge Building Influence and Authority to help you grow your small business with Josh Elledge, a serial entrepreneur and an expert on using influence and authority to grow a small business. Josh shares his long journey to success as a small business owner, and ...
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Episode 197: Marc Guberti – Online Marketing

Young Entrepreneurship & Online Marketing with Marc Guberti Online Marketing with young entrepreneur Marc Guberti, an online marketing expert. He shares his story of entrepreneurship at an early age, and specific tips for online marketing for small business owners. SPECIAL OFFERS:

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Episode 196: Doug Groves – Business Insurance

Small Business Insurance with Doug Groves Small Business Insurance with Doug Groves, a small business owner and highly experienced commercial insurance professional. He shares how he got into the insurance industry and valuable tips & advice about commercial liability insurance for small business owners. [Learn more about Doug] Doug ...
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Episode 195: Joan Sotkin – Prosperity Mindset

Prosperity Mindset for Small Business Owners with Joan Sotkin Prosperity Mindset for Small Business Owners with Joan Sotkin Prosperity Mindset for Small Business Owners with Joan Sotkin. Developing a Prosperity Mindset to help you grow you a profitable small business. In this episode of The How of Business podcast ...
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Episode 194: Remarkable Experience at The Masters

Remarkable Experience at The Masters with David Begin Remarkable Experience at The Masters with David Begin In this episode David Begin and Henry Lopez discuss David’s recent experience attending The Masters golfing event. David shares his remarkable experience at this golfing event, and David and Henry translate David’s experience ...
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Episode 193: Brian McRae – Radically Referable

Radically Referable with Brian McRae How to be Radically Referable with Brian McRae, a speaker, trainer and coach. He shares his personal journey and how he has built his business by being radically referable. Brian is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps individuals uncover their full potential. For ...
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Episode 192: Carl Allen – Buying a Small Business

Buying a Small Business with Carl Allen Buying a Small Business with Carl Allen, an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate deal maker. He shares his experiences in the corporate world, transitioning to entrepreneurship, and the reasons to consider buying an existing small business instead of building one. Carl is an entrepreneur, ...
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Episode 191: Jim Palmer – Dream Lifestyle

Dream Lifestyle with Jim Palmer How to live your Dream Lifestyle with Jim Palmer, a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, business coach and author. He shares his life experiences leading to entrepreneurship and how he helps his clients achieve a dream lifestyle through a dream small business. Jim is a ...
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Episode 190: Christina Scalera – Legal Protection

Legal Protection for Your Small Business with Christina Scalera How to legally protect your small business with Christina Scalera, an attorney and small business owner who fully enjoys the freedom of location. She is the founder of The Contract Shop, and on this episode she shares her experiences – ...
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Episode 189: Cheryl Leitschuh – Straight Talk for Smart Women

Straight Talk for Smart Women with Cheryl Leitschuh Straight Talk for Smart Women with Cheryl Leitschuh, an entrepreneur, mentor and author. She shares her views, insights, experiences and the challenges women face in small business ownership. Cheryl is a mentor, guide and influencer, and many of Cheryl’s clients describe ...
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Episode 188: Marina Darlow – Small Business Systems

Small Business Systems with Marina Darlow Small Business Systems with Marina Darlow, an engineer by training, but a small business owner by choice. She has a passion for systems and helping small business owners implement systems to improve and grow their companies. Marina is a small business owner, a ...
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Episode 187: Rob Greenlee – Podcasting

Podcasting for Small Business Owners with Rob Greenlee Podcasting for small business owners with Rob Greenlee, a podcasting pioneer. He shares his unique journey from marketing, to broadcasting and eventually hosting the first podcast show. Why should small business owners consider starting their own podcast? Rob shares valuable insights ...
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Episode 186: Josh Stanton – Online Business

Starting an Online Business with Josh Stanton Starting an Online Business with Josh Stanton, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Screw The Nine To Five. He shares his personal journey and how to start an online business or side-hustle. One of his goals is to enjoy a location independent ...
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Episode 185: Leo De La Fuente – Food Truck Business

Food Truck Business with Leo De La Fuente Food Truck Business with Leo De La Fuente, an entrepreneur with extensive experience with brand marketing particularly in the consumer beverage industry. He has owned a successful Food Truck business and is currently developing a new beverage business. If you are considering ...
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Episode 184: R. Shawn McBride – Avoiding Blunders

Avoiding Small Business Blunders with R. Shawn McBride. How to avoid common small business blunders with attorney, CPA, author, speaker and small business owner R. Shawn McBride. Shawn shares his entrepreneurial journey, from attorney and CPA, to starting his own firm and writing several books for small business owners. Avoiding ...
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Episode 183: Jeff Loehr – Engaging Story Telling

Engaging Story Telling with Jeff Loehr How to use engaging story telling to grow your small business with Jeff Loehr, a business owner, speaker, consultant and investor, and the founder of Engage – a consulting firm which helps businesses with how to engage their market. Jeff shares his personal ...
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Episode 182: Garrett Gunderson – Financial Myths

Financial Myths with Garrett Gunderson Financial Myths with Garrett Gunderson, an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and an expert on wealth building strategies for individuals and small business owners. [Learn more about Garrett] Garrett Gunderson is Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of Wealth Factory, and New York Times bestselling author of ...
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Episode 181: Summer Felix – Creative Entrepreneurship

Creative Entrepreneurship with Summer Felix-Mulder. Creative Entrepreneurship with Summer Felix-Mulder, a serial entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Draw Shop – shares her journey and how to become an entrepreneur while also being a creative person. Summer is a serial entrepreneur and author dedicated to making the world a ...
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Episode 180: Jesse Cole – Stand Out & Get Noticed

Stand Out & Get Noticed with Jesse Cole. How to stand out and get noticed with Jesse Cole, owner of two college summer baseball league teams, author, speaker, and an expert on standing out and getting noticed to grow your small business. Instead of traditional marketing methods, Jesse applies ...
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Episode 179: Pia Silva – Badass Brand

Badass Your Small Business Brand with Pia Silva Badass Your Small Business Brand with Pia Silva Branding with Pia Silva, an entrepreneur and author. She helps service business owners improve their branding to grow their business. Pia shares her personal entrepreneurial journey, and her insights on building what she calls ...
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Episode 178: Russ Perry – Scrappy Launch

Scrappy Launch with Russ Perry Scrappy Launch with Russ Perry, an entrepreneur and author. He shares his life journey, the early business failures, and using a scrappy approach to launching and growing his latest successful business. [Learn more about Russ] Russ is an entrepreneur, the Founder of Design Pickle ...
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Episode 177: Deb Calvert – Buyer Enablement

Buyer Enablement with Deb Calvert Buyer Enablement with Deb Calvert, an entrepreneur, sales and leadership expert and consultant, and founder of People First Productivity Solutions. Henry and Deb chat about her new book, “Stop Selling & Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen“, and focus on the topic ...
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Episode 176: Tabitha Carro – Smart Phone Marketing

Smart Phone Marketing with Tabitha Carro. Smart Phone Marketing with entrepreneur Tabitha Carro, a former school teacher turned small business owner. She shares her experiences transitioning from her full-time teaching job, to selling teaching aids on the side, and then developing her smart-phone marketing business. Tabitha shares practical tips ...
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Episode 175: Steve Sims – Make Things Happen

Make Things Happen with Steve Sims How to Make Things Happen with Steve Sims, an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and an author. He shares his fascinating journey, from bricklayer to his failed attempt at stock brokerage, and the evolution of his luxury concierge service business. Steve’s new book is “Bluefishing: ...
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Episode 174: Kathy Knowles – Hire Right

Kathy Knowles Interview – Hire Right the First Time Episode Description: In this episode we interview Kathy Knowles, an entrepreneur and founder of Intuitive Strategies, a unique Human Resource Consulting Firm that helps service-based businesses and non-profits build empowering teams and drive home results. She shares her journey, from Interior Design ...
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Episode 173: Craig Melby – Commercial Lease Review

Bad Small Business Commercial Lease Review Commercial Lease Review with Craig Melby Bad small business commercial lease review with the late Craig Melby and Henry Lopez. Craig reviews a real example of one of Henry’s failed business locations, and what may have been negotiated more favorably in the commercial ...
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Episode 172: David Barnett – Selling Your Business

How to Sell Your Small Business with David Barnett How to Sell Your Small Business with David Barnett Selling your small business with David Barnett. David shares his tips and experiences to help you prepare for and successfully sell you small business. David Barnett is an entrepreneur, author of multiple ...
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Episode 171: Roger Beaudoin – Growing Profits

Growing Profits with Roger Beaudoin Growing your small business profits with Roger Beaudoin, an entrepreneur, restaurateur, consultant and author. He shares his interesting entrepreneurial journey, his initial inspiration for his first highly-successful restaurant, and valuable tips & advice on growing the profits of your small business. Roger is a ...
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Episode 170: Dustin Mathews – Powerful Presentations

Powerful Presentations for Business Owners with Dustin Mathews Powerful presentations for business owners with Dustin Mathews, a family man, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and tennis enthusiast. He shares his journey to entrepreneurship and leveraging presentation skills and influential communications to help you start and grow your small business. Dustin is ...
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Episode 169: Beth Kolko – Business Start-Up

Business Start-Up with Beth Kolko Business Start-Up with Beth Kolko, an entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Shift Labs. Shift Labs is bringing great design to medical devices. They build simple, affordable devices geared for the most rapidly expanding healthcare markets in the world. Beth shares her interesting journey to ...
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Episode 168: Camille Preston – Create More Flow

Creating More Flow to Grow Your Small Business with Camille Preston Creating More Flow to Grow Your Small Business with Camille Preston Creating More Flow to Grow Your Small Business with Camille Preston, an entrepreneur, psychologist, author, and an expert in leadership. She shares her personal story, experiences from starting ...
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Episode 167: Vanessa Shaw – Be Bold Play Bigger

Be Bold & Play Bigger with Vanessa Shaw Be Bold and play bigger in life and in your small business, with Vanessa Shaw. Vanessa is an entrepreneur and international business and success coach. She shares stories from her interesting journey and inspiring advice on how to be bold and play ...
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Episode 166: Geoff McDonald – Getting Projects Done

Getting Projects Done to grow your Small Business with Geoff McDonald Getting Projects Done to grow your Small Business with Geoff McDonald Getting important projects completed so that you can grow your small business with Geoff McDonald, an entrepreneur and author. He studied architecture in school, but channeled his creative ...
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Episode 165: Cloris Kylie – Influential Connections

Influential Connections with Cloris Kylie Creating and nurturing influential connections with Cloris Kylie, an entrepreneur, author and podcaster. She shares her interesting journey from Engineering School, to math tutoring, then on to marketing and helping small business owners with developing influential connections. [Learn more about Cloris] Cloris is an ...
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Episode 164: Laura Roeder – Bootstrapping & Social Media

Small Business Bootstrapping & Social Media with Laura Roeder Small Business Bootstrapping & Social Media with Laura Roeder. She shares her entrepreneur story and how she launched. Laura Roeder is an entrepreneur and the founder of MeetEdgar – an online social media automation tool. Laura shares her personal story, ...
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Episode 163: Kevin Miller – Document Management

Document Management for Small Business with Kevin Miller Document Management for Small Business with Kevin Miller, the Chief Marketing Officer at Neat – a document management company. Kevin shares his insights on software as a service (SAAS) and document management solutions for small business owners. Kevin joined the Neat ...
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Episode 162: Connor Gillivan – Bootstrapping

Bootstrapping a Small Business with Connor Gillivan Bootstrapping a Small Business with Connor Gillivan, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Freeup.com. He shares his life experiences, including his adventures in South Africa and Nicaragua, and valuable tips & advice for bootstrapping a small business – starting with no or ...
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Episode 161: Joe Kashurba – Scaling a Small Business

Scaling a Small Business with Joe Kashurba Scaling a small business with Joe Kashurba, an entrepreneur and the founder of Kashurba Web Design Group. He shares his entrepreneurial experiences, and practical tips & advice on how to scale a small business. Joe is an entrepreneur and the CEO & ...
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Episode 160: Daniel Gefen – Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship with Daniel Gefen Entrepreneurship with Daniel Gefen, an entrepreneur, mentor, podcaster, writer and professional brain picker. He shares his fascinating life journey, and his insights and observations on entrepreneurship. Daniel is a father, entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, writer, podcaster, and professional brainpicker. His mission is to continue to strive ...
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Episode 159: Nick Palkowski – Podcasting

Podcasting to Grow Your Business with Nick Palkowski How to use podcasting to grow your business with Nick Palkowski, a business owner and podcaster. He shares his life experiences and journey to entrepreneurship. He also shares tips & advice for using podcasts to help you grow your small business. Nick ...
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Episode 158: Dan Sullivan – Entrepreneurship Skills

Entrepreneurship Skills with Dan Sullivan The Entrepreneurship Skills every small business owner needs with Dan Sullivan. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, business coach & founder of Strategic Coach. Dan Sullivan is an entrepreneur, speaker, business coach and the founder of Strategic Coach. In this episode he shares valuable ...
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Episode 157: Lucy Lloyd Interview – Business Mentorship

The Value of Business Mentorship with Lucy Lloyd The Value of Business Mentorship with Lucy Lloyd. She shares her personal journey, entrepreneurship experiences, and the value of business mentorship. In this episode we interview Lucy Lloyd, a business owner and the co-founder of Mentorloop. She shares her personal journey, ...
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Episode 156: Ron Chernak – Small Business Exit

Small Business Exit with Ron Chernak Small business exit with Ron Chernak, a business owner, attorney, CPA, real estate broker and owner of The FBB Group – a business brokerage based in Colorado. Ron shares valuable tips and advice to help you prepare to exit (sell, transfer, transition, etc.) ...
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Episode 155: Melissa Forziat – Marketing on a Budget

Marketing On A Tight Budget with Melissa Forziat. Small business marketing on a budget with Melissa Forziat, an entrepreneur, marketing consultant, event planner, and founder of Melissa Forziat Events & Marketing. She shares her interesting journey, from gymnast to small business owner. She shares specific tips & techniques for ...
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Episode 154: Michael Sacca – Personal & Business Productivity

Personal & Business Productivity with Michael Sacca Personal & Business Productivity with Michael Sacca, an entrepreneur, designer, writer and podcaster. He shares his unique background, including studying music business management, and developing several small businesses. He also shares practical tips & advice on improving personal and business productivity, and ...
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Episode 153: Paul Nelson – Small Business Accounting

Paul Nelson Interview – Small Business Accounting In this episode we interview Paul Nelson, a small business owner and CPA. He shares his journey to entrepreneurship, launching his own accounting firm, and bookkeeping and accounting guidance for small business owners. [Learn more about Paul] Paul S. Nelson is the president ...
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Episode 152: Frank Cottle – Virtual Offices

Virtual Office Services for Small Business with Frank Cottle Virtual office services for small business with Frank Cottle, a serial entrepreneur and an expert and veteran of the virtual office and services industry. Frank shares his fascinating life journey, including working as a professional diver and working for the largest ...
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Episode 151: Nate Smith – Online Funnels

Online Sales Funnels for Small Business with Nate Smith Online Sales Funnels for Small Business with Nate Smith Online Sales Funnels with Nate Smith, a business owner and online marketing expert. He shares stories from his start as a professional musician and transitioning to entrepreneurship. He also shares his knowledge ...
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Episode 150: Daryl Urbanski – Lead Generation

Daryl Urbanski Interview – Lead Generation In this episode we interview Daryl Urbanski, an entrepreneur, speaker, business coach, author, lead generation expert. He shares his interesting journey to becoming his own boss. [Learn more about Daryl] Daryl is an entrepreneur, martial artist, speaker, marketing expert, business coach, podcaster, and ...
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Episode 149: Laura Pennington – Freelancing Business

Laura Pennington Interview – Freelancing Business In this episode we interview Laura Pennington, an entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and freelancer. She shares her journey, from teacher to starting her own freelance writing business. [Learn more about Laura] Laura is an entrepreneur, an expert Content Marketer, Ghostwriter, Legal Writer, Freelance Writer, professional ...
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Episode 148: Lisa Ryan – Employee Retention

Employee Retention for Small Business with Lisa Ryan Employee retention for small Business with Lisa Ryan, an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the founder of Grategy. Lisa shares her story and experiences with transitioning from a successful corporate and sales career to starting her own consulting business. She also shares ...
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Episode 147: Steve Smith – Peak Performance

Steve Smith – Peak Performance Episode Description: In this episode we interview Steve Smith, an entrepreneur, Performance Based Business and Executive Coach, Business Advisor and Speaker. He shares his journey from the corporate world to launching his consulting business, and advice for achieving Peak Performance in life and business ...
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Episode 146: Chad Mureta – Freedom Lifestyle

Chad Mureta – Freedom Lifestyle In this episode we interview Chad Mureta, an entrepreneur, author and the founder of App Empire. He shares his life story and insights on developing a Freedom Lifestyle. [Learn more about Chad] Chad is and entrepreneur and the founder of App Empire and co-founder ...
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Episode 145: Jeremy Barnhart – Franchising

How to grow a small business through franchising with Jeremy Barnhart. Jeremy Barnhart – Franchising Episode Description: How to grow a small business through franchising with Jeremy Barnhart. In this episode we interview Jeremy Barnhart, an entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful franchise business. He shares his story of ...
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Episode 144: David Fisher – Hyper-Connected Selling

David Fisher Interview – Hyper-Connected Selling In this episode we interview David Fisher, an entrepreneur, speaker, business coach, and author. David shares his background and journey, and his advice on using hyper-connected selling to grow your small business. [Learn more about David] David is a speaker, coach, and best-selling author ...
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Episode 143: Orlando Rios – Overcoming Resistance

Orlando Rios – Overcoming Resistance In this episode we interview Orlando Rios, an online marketer and podcaster. He shares his interesting experiences with his businesses in the music industry, and his advice for overcoming the resistance that keeps us from achieving success. [Learn more about Orlando] Orlando is an ...
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Episode 142: Madelaine Cohen – Lateral-Thinking Entrepreneur

Madelaine Cohen – Lateral-Thinking Entrepreneurship In this episode we interview Madelaine Cohen, an entrepreneur, business mentor, and author. She shares her journey and early influences, and her insights on taking a Lateral-Thinking approach to entrepreneurship – a reverse-engineering approach to solving problems. [Learn more about Madelaine] Madelaine is an ...
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Episode 141: Gila Kurtz – Life Worth Barking About

A Life Worth Barking About with Gila Kurtz How to live a life worth “barking” about with Gila Kurtz, an entrepreneur and author. She shares her interesting journey from school teacher to starting her dog training business. She now also helps small business owners create a life worth “barking” ...
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Episode 140: Olivia Charlet – Mindset for Success

Olivia Charlet – Mindset for Success In this episode we interview Olivia Charlet, an entrepreneur, speaker and business & mindset coach. She shares her background, including her experiences living in different parts of the world, and tips and advice for developing a positive mindset for business success. [Learn more ...
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Episode 139: Luni Libes – Start-Up Tips & Advice

Luni Libes – Start-Up Tips & Advice In this episode we interview Luni Libes, a serial entrepreneur, author and educator. He shares his diverse background including the founding of several successful technology companies, and valuable insights on starting a business. [Learn more about Luni] Luni is a serial entrepreneur, ...
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Episode 138: Rachna Jain – Profitable Popularity

Rachna Jain – Profitable Popularity In this episode we interview Dr. Rachna Jain, an entrepreneur, author, marketing consultant and speaker. She shares her diverse background, and practical advice to help you grow your small business through profitable online marketing. [Learn more about Rachna] Dr. Jain is an entrepreneur, internet ...
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Episode 137: Lisa Cherry Beaumont – Discover Your Purpose

Lisa Cherry Beaumont – Discover Your Purpose In this episode we interview Lisa Cherry Beaumont, an entrepreneur, author and Life Purpose Coach. She shares her personal journey, from the corporate world, to giving most of her things away, and then finding her calling as a life coach. [Learn more ...
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Episode 136: Jennifer Martin – Working “On” Your Business

Working “On” Your Business with Jennifer Martin Working ON your business (not just “in” your business) with Jennifer Martin, an entrepreneur, business coach, speaker and author. She shares her journey, including her time working for large corporations, and building a successful coaching business. Jennifer is an entrepreneur, business coach, ...
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Episode 135: Peter Vekselman – Growing a Small Business

Peter Vekselman – Growing a Small Business In this episode we interview Peter Vekselman, an entrepreneur, real estate investor and business coach. He shares his background, and valuable insights on how to grow a successful small business. [Learn more about Peter] Peter is an entrepreneur and one of the ...
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Episode 134: Kevin Nevels – Community Involvement

Kevin Nevels – Community Involvement In this episode we interview Kevin Nevels, a small business owner, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, a Taekwondo Certified Instructor, and the founder of Coppell Martial Arts and Taekwondo Training Center in Coppell, Texas. He shares his journey to becoming his own boss, and ...
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Episode 133: Jaime Jay – Small Business Insights

Small Business Growth & Marketing Insights with Jaime Jay Small Business Growth & Marketing Insights with Jaime Jay: He shares his interesting journey, his insights on starting and growing a small business, and tips & advice for marketing your business online. [Learn more about Jaime] Jaime is an entrepreneur, ...
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Episode 132: Steven Floyd – Certified Tax Coach

Steven Floyd – Certified Tax Coach In this episode we interview Steven Floyd, a business owner, tax expert, author, and Certified Tax Coach. He shares his background, and provides practical tips & advice on tax planning for small business owners. Steven is a business owner, tax expert, and best-selling ...
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Episode 131: Mike Stemple – Ideation

Ideation with Mike Stemple Ideation, how to come up with and develop small business ideas with Mike Stemple, a serial entrepreneur, artist, and ideation coach and consultant. He shares his fascinating story of overcoming personal handicaps and challenges to become a highly successful serial entrepreneur, and his insights on ...
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Episode 130: John Kolm – Team Productivity

Team Productivity with John Kolm How to improve team productivity in your small business with John Kolm, a business owner, team productivity expert and author. He shares his journey from intelligence officer to business owner, and tips and advice on improving team productivity in your small business. [Learn more ...
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Episode 129: Roy Austin – Starting & Growing a Small Business

Roy Austin – Starting & Growing a Small Business In this episode we interview Roy Austin, a business owner, trainer, speaker, and author. He coaches clients to improve profits, manage risk, and prepare for the future. He also shares his diverse background and transition from the corporate world to ...
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Episode 128: Milo Shapiro – Public Speaking

Milo Shapiro – Public Speaking Skills In this episode we interview Milo Shapiro, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, speaking coach & consultant, and author. He shares his personal journey, including an initial career in information technology, then pursuing his passion for using improvisation to improve team work, and helping his ...
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Episode 127: Todd Tresidder – Building Wealth

Todd Tresidder – Building Wealth In this episode we interview Todd Tresidder, a serial entrepreneur, financial coach and educator, author and podcaster. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his insights on building wealth for small business owners. [Learn more about Todd] Todd is a serial entrepreneur, money coach, financial ...
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Episode 126: Craig Cody – Tax Planning

Craig Cody – Tax Planning In this episode we interview Craig Cody, a former New York City Police Lieutenant and currently a Certified Tax Coach and founder of Craig Cody & Company. Craig shares his journey from a law enforcement career to his current CPA practice. [Learn more about ...
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Episode 125: Gina Catalano – Next Level Business

Taking Your Small Business to the Next Level. Taking your small business to the next level with Gina Catalano, an entrepreneur, consultant, strategic business coach and author. She shares her entrepreneurial journey and tips & advice to help you grow your small business. [Learn more about Gina] Gina is ...
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Episode 124: Rob Waite – No Magic Bullets

No Magic Bullets with Rob Waite. There are No Magic Bullets – the Hard Things Great Executives and Entrepreneurs Know and Do, to run a successful small business. In this episode we interview Rob Waite, a Fortune 500 executive, entrepreneur and author. Rob shares his background, introduces key concepts from his ...
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Episode 123: Steve Young – Starting & Growing a Small Business

Steve Young – Starting & Growing a Small Business In this episode we interview Steve Young, an entrepreneur, podcaster and online marketing expert. Steve shares his personal background and entrepreneurial journey, tips & advice for starting and growing your business, and online marketing for small business. [Learn more about Steve] Steve ...
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Episode 122: Leigh Martinuzzi – Find Your Hidden Why

Leigh Martinuzzi – Finding Your Hidden Why In this episode we interview Leigh Martinuzzi, an entrepreneur, life coach and author. Leigh shares his background and journey to becoming his own boss, finding your hidden why, and other productivity tips for small business owners. [Learn more about Leigh] Leigh is a ...
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Episode 121: Ben Bilbrough – Advertising

Small Business Advertising with Entrepreneur Ben Bilbrough Small Business Advertising with Entrepreneur Ben Bilbrough Advertising tips for small business owners with Ben Bilbrough, a serial entrepreneur and expert on local media advertisement. He shares his interesting journey and background, and marketing & advertisement tips & advice for small business owners ...
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Episode 120: Abhi Golhar – Entrepreneurship

Abhi Golhar – Entrepreneurship In this episode we interview Abhi Golhar, an entrepreneur and real estate investor. Abhi shares his entrepreneurial journey, and tips & advice for starting & growing your small business. [Learn more about Abhi] Abhi is a business owner and real estate investor. His entrepreneurial career began ...
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Episode 119: Anthony Miles – Risk Factors

Dr. D. Anthony Miles – Small Business Risk Factors In this episode we interview Dr. D. Anthony Miles, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, professor, author and the CEO of Miles Development Industries Corporation. He shares his background, his journey to entrepreneurship, and the risk factors associated with small business. [Learn ...
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Episode 118: John Pollock – Tax Strategies

John Pollock – Tax Strategies In this episode we interview John Pollock, an entrepreneur, author, tax expert and CEO of Financial Gravity Holdings. John shares his personal journey, and tax tips & advice for your small business. John Pollock is the CEO of Financial Gravity Holdings Inc. and President ...
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Episode 117: Jordan Goodman – Personal Finance & Money Answers

Personal Finance & Money Answers with Jordan Goodman NOTICE: Jordan Goodman may receive compensation from the businesses he refers in this interview. Personal finance and money answers with Jordan E. Goodman, “America’s Money Answers Man“, an entrepreneur, author and nationally-recognized expert on personal and business finance. Jordan share his ...
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Episode 116: Greg Smith – Growing & Learning

Growing & Learning with Greg Smith Co-founder of Thinkific Growing & Learning with Greg Smith Co-founder of Thinkific In this episode we interview Greg Smith, an entrepreneur, former attorney, instructor and the co-founder of Thinkific – the all-in-one platform to create & sell online courses. Greg shares his entrepreneurial journey, tips & ...
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Episode 115: Allan Knight – Connect with Power

Allan Knight – Connect with Power In this episode we interview Allan Knight, a business owner, author and Communications & Personal Development expert. Allan shares his diverse background, and his thoughts and advice on the power and importance of effective communication, and introduces the 9-step formula for entrepreneurs called Connect with Power ...
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Episode 114: Nathan Rose – Equity Crowdfunding

Equity Crowdfunding to fund your Small Business with Nathan Rose How to use Equity Crowdfunding to fund your start-up and grow your small business with Nathan Rose. Nathan also shares his entrepreneur journey. Nathan Rose is the author of the book “Equity Crowdfunding: The Complete Guide For Startups and ...
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Episode 113: Darieth Chisolm – Unleash Your Passions

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Episode 112: Richard Keller – Creativity & Productivity

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Episode 111: John Bowen – Building Wealth

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Episode 110: Matt Burk – Raising Capital

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Episode 109: Neil Berman – Email Marketing

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Episode 108: Philip McKernan – Finding Your Gift

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Episode 107: Nancy Marmolejo – Discover Your Talent & Genius

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Episode 106: David Shriner-Cahn – Smashing the Plateau

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Episode 105: Anne Dickinson – Improving Profits

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Episode 104: Gary Bizzo – Success the First Time!

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Episode 103: Kwame Christian – Negotiation Skills

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Episode 102: Chris Miles – Cash Flow Management

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Episode 101: Paul Maskill – Small Business & Franchising

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Episode 100: Wendy Knutson – CPA Insights

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Episode 099: David Barnett – Buying a Small Business

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Episode 098: Paul Hurley – Video Content Marketing

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Episode 097: Damion Lupo – Financial Control

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Episode 096: Tom Gay – Client Engagement & Referrals

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Episode 095: Donata Kalnenaite – Legal Insights

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Episode 094: Shahara Wright – Legal & Business Growth Strategies

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Episode 093: Deb Calvert – Sales Leadership

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Episode 092: Adam Force – Social Entrepreneurship

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Episode 091: Diane Gardner – Tax Planning

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Episode 090: Sharon Bolt – Publicity & PR

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Episode 088: Lin Eleoff – Small Business Law

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Episode 089: Tiffany Wright – Funding Your Business

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Episode 086: Julie Broad – Personal Branding

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Episode 087: David Nevogt – Growing a Business

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Episode 083: Doren Aldana – Trust-Based Marketing

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Episode 084: Angus Nelson – Overcoming Fear

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Episode 085: John Livesay – Business Pitch

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Episode 081: Chuck Gumbert – Accelerating Performance

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Episode 082: Nathan Hirsch – eCommerce Business

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Episode 080: Jonathan Rivera – Entrepreneur Insights

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Episode 079: Joe Apfelbaum – Digital Marketing

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Episode 078: Stacey Randall – Growth by Referrals

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Episode 077: Tony DiLorenzo – Entrepreneurship & Marriage

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Episode 076: Alex Barker – Pharmacist Entrepreneur

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Episode 075: Adele McLay – Being Extraordinary

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Episode 074: Chris Deardorff – Product Marketing

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Episode 073: Ric Thompson – Outsourcing for Growth

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Episode 071: Ace Chapman – Buy vs Build

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Episode 072: Jason Swenk – Start, Scale & Sell

Start, Scale & Sell Your Business with Jason Swenk Start, Scale & Sell Your Business with Jason Swenk. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, building and selling a small business, the value of business systems, bootstrapping, and his tips & advice for business and personal success. [