Small Business

Building a Profit First Business with Rocky Lalvani

We all think about the financial health of our lives but many small businesses aren't sure how to build a business that has healthy finances. As our guest, Rocky Lalvani says 'You can't grow your way to profit.' But how do you build a truly healthy business? Rocky recommends trying the profit-first approach. But that doesn't mean it's all about money. True health also looks much deeper than today. It encompasses the lifestyle of the business owner.

The Power of a B2B Business with Ray Agliata

Many businesses are known for their products and services as a business to consumer offerings, but there are many businesses that thrive by serving the needs of other businesses. B2B businesses build long term relationships with other businesses and support them in building success. In today's show, we sit down with Ray Agliata to learn how B2B is an often overlooked segment of the business world in local communities.

Reinventing the Barbershop with The Bolinders

There are certain industries that have a 'legacy' going back hundreds of years. The barbershop is one of those industries. There is a certain expectation of makes up the typical barbershop and in many ways, it has defined an expectation from pop culture. What happens when you rethink the status quo and create a new model or picture of what could be a new model for the barbershop?

Building Successful Startups with Todd & Kim Saxton

There are things that you know, things you know you don't know, and things you don't know that you don't know. As an entrepreneur how do you navigate the icebergs that could derail your ideas, dreams, startups, or business? Todd and Kim Saxton set out to answer that very question by using their experience as entrepreneurs and academics. This led them to write 'The Titanic Effect' to help entrepreneurs successfully avoid the mistakes that most startup founders make.

How to succeed in business with Jim Beach

Have you ever wondered how to succeed in business? Jim Beach has both lived and taught the lifestyle of entrepreneurship. He thinks that creativity, risk, and passion are killing the potential new entrepreneurs. He shares how you can move past creativity, risk, and passion an open new doors to find success in what you do. We also discuss how being a contrarian can help you see the hidden potential to get the competitive edge over your competition.

How to create an Innovation Strategy with Michael Woodward

Do you have a strategy to turn your ideas and dreams into reality? Many people starting out (and even big businesses) forget that innovation is critical to the success of your business. A good Innovation Strategy will help you move from uncertainty into a clear vision for the future.

E91 | Targeting the Right Audience | Bud Torcom

Bud Torcom shares the importance of social media and digital marketing for small businesses and entrepreneurs.  He gives valuable insights, tips and tricks you can use to learn how to maximize your online exposure.  This starts with targeting the right audience with the right message and then using the tools available to craft a strategy to reach your goals.  Beyond marketing, Bud has a passion for creating culture in the work place.  A culture that enables people to reach their full potential without anxiety or being overworked.  He also believes it's important to make the work place a fun place filled with adventure.

E90 | Untaught Lessons in Small Business | Tim Fulton

On today's episode Tim Fulton shares untaught lesson and realities of small business ownership.  Tim has over 30 years helping small businesses achieve their vision.  In the episode we discuss many important topics for small business owners and entrepreneurs including knowing your strengths and building a great team around you, seeing your blindspots as a business owner, why you need a visionary and a business integrator, the power of coaches / mentors and pier group, why business is personal, anticipating your business needs, letting go and delegating, hiring early, and finding and retaining good talent.