Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Episodes
The Best Printer for Small Business and Managing Customer Privacy
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best printer for your Small Business? Multi-function, Inkjet, Laser – we discuss the pros and cons of each printer type with real-world...
PPP Loan Forgiveness and Simplicity In Your Business
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many steps does it take for a customer to speak to a human at your business? How about placing an order? How easy is it for a return to be process...
Eric Benavides Founder of Backyard Workroom
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having an area for work, exercise, or just to get away is critically important. We have discussed ways to carve out space when working from home, and ...
Managing Hybrid Work Schedules for your Small Business
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you switched to a work from home business model during the pandemic, you may now be working on a plan to get your team back into the office. What’...
Orchid Insanity Founder Dean Hung
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We love getting a chance to talk with business owners that have carved out a successful niche for themselves. Today we’re sitting down with Dean Hun...
Advising a Young Entrepreneur and Gamiotics Check in
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Small Business Show we check in with David Carpenter, Founder of Gamiotics and the Seize the Show entertainment group. But first, it’s ...
Roger Volodarsky Founder and CEO of Puffco
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they sit down with Puffco Founder and CEO, Roger Volodarsky. The episode is a master class in buildi...
The Power of Reciprocity
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Giving something of value away to customers before they place an order is a common sales and marketing technique. This reciprocity tactic is a powerfu...
Employee Reviews and What to do When You're Stuck
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to manage employee reviews for your team? Should you use an objective, numerical rating system or stick with a more subjective p...
Ownership, Distractions and a LinkedIn Wrap Up
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Small Business Show, your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss choosing your ownership and why distractions can be valuable. ...
Why Your Small Business Needs to be on LinkedIn
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Small Business Show, hear why co-host Shannon Jean believes LinkedIn is one of the most underutilized tools for Small Business ...
Tra Williams, Author of Boss Brain
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 6-seasons on The Small Business Show, we frequently discuss the tactics and actions required to make the jump from Employee to Employer ...
Rebecca Michals, eBay Director of Community and Engagement
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a Small Business owner selling any kind of product or service, is selling and marketing on eBay part of your long-term strategy? We think i...
Why Your Attitude about Cleaning the Toilet is a Success Indicator
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to do everything to make your Small Business succeed or do find certain tasks “below you”? Join us for this episode of The Small B...
Controlling Your Vernacular and Unconventional Ways to Promote Your Business Story
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for a discussion about what phrases to avoid in-person and with written communication. Then it’s time...
Howard Tiersky - Business Digital Transformation
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us for this episode of The Small Business Show is Howard Tiersky, CEO of FROM, a company that describes itself as a Digital Transformation Age...
Brittany Smith, Cognitive Neuroscientist and Managing Entrepreneur ADHD
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on episode 321 where we questioned if ADHD is a “disorder or super-power” for Small Business owners, we are joined today by Brittany ...
Multimedia Storytelling with Bailey Barnard of Media Stone Creative
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the opportunities of owning a business that we discuss on the show often is being able to create your own story. Molding a powerful narrative a...
Can ADHD be a Super-Power for Small Business Owners?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having ADHD as a kid is challenging and can be a huge obstacle to being successful in school. There’s no doubt that as parents and educators, we nee...
The Hiring Process: Attracting, Vetting and Interviewing
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they work through the Hiring Process with a new employee for one of Dave’s small businesses, Backb...
Tom Blumenthal - President and CEO of GEARYS Beverly Hills
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not often that we have a guest running a business that has been in operation for over 90-years. A company that may have started small but has g...
Fueling Your Success with the Tears of Naysayers
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners, we often hear these phrases: That won’t work. If it’s such a good business idea, why hasn’t anyone...
Lloyd Chapman - Founder American Small Business League
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are Small Businesses getting their legally mandated share of government contracts? Lloyd Chapman dug into this issue and was so concerned with the res...
The Luxury of Exhausting Work + Hiring Rock Stars
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they celebrate the 6th anniversary of The Small Business Show! Your hosts then jump into a conversation about t...
Elon Musk: If you need encouragement, don't become an entrepreneur
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When asked recently what encouragement he could provide to a new entrepreneur, Elon Musk replied: “If you need encouragement, don’t become an entr...
Hiring too Slowly and the Concept of Levers
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for more small business therapy on episode 314 of The Small Business Show. We start out with your co-host Dave Hamilton discussing his hir...
Creating an Exit Strategy and Valuing Your Business
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A popular topic on The Small Business Show is getting started – taking action to get your Small Business started so you can begin your journey towar...
Resources for Tracking Leads and Requirements
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you track new customer leads and commitments you have made to your customers without using a complex CRM software system? Join us today for mo...
Fighting Customer Fraud and Leveraging Relationships
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time once again for a Small Business Therapy session! On this episode of the Small Business Show, co-host Shannon Jean describes (rants?) his f...
Free Speech or Just a Bad Business Decision?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the Parler App and business have a free speech problem or just a Small Business problem? Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they d...
Our 2020 Small Business Report + 2021 Trends
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first Small Business Show experience of 2021! We hope you had a great holiday, all things considered, and we’re excited to be with yo...
Time to Shake the SBS Box, Questions instead of statements, Sunk Costs and more!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Small Business Show experience. This is the show that is by, for, and about Small Business owners. Today’s episode is a grab bag ...
Jack Tompkins Founder of Pineapple Consulting
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about decision making frequently on The Small Business Show. One of our oft-repeated bits of advice that came from a previous guest was to nev...
End of Year Small Business Tasks and Opportunities
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up a very interesting and often challenging Small Business year, it’s time to revisit those tasks and opportunities to take advantage of ...
Andrew Millar - Franchising Success uBreakiFix
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have spoken to hundreds of Small Business owners over the past 6-years here on the show. A small batch of those folks were franchise owners that ha...
Evan Samet - Perseverance in the Time of Covid
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing better than having a Small Business Show listener reach out to us with a request to be on the show. Recently, we were contacted by a...
Traci Reuter - Founder of Divine Social
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much to figure out with digital marketing on social channels like Facebook and Instagram. Techniques for finding success need to be conti...
Brian Burke - Personal Branding and LinkedIn Success
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Small Business owners, we are all laser-focused on creating healthy and profitable businesses as part of the path to living a Charmed Life. But wha...
Lise Cartwright - Hustle and Groove
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Small Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some of us want to build companies with large teams of employees and multiple locations while others wa...
Chelsea Martin - Noms Bake Shop
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 300th episode of The Small Business Show! We start this special episode with a conversation about some of the most important lessons we hav...
Courtney De Ronde - TDT CPAs and Advisors
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get to focus on one of my least favorite, yet arguably most important topics for Small Business owners. Managing your accounting and cash flo...
Uri Bram, CEO of The Browser
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are flooded with information each day – articles, headlines, podcasts, news, and more. Today, our guest runs several businesses built around cura...
Ecommerce Queen Bee - Janis Carmena
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in starting a Small Business selling private-label products on Amazon and other marketplaces? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jea...
Creating Remarkable Customer Service
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today on The Small Business Show as we discuss ways to make your customer service solutions remarkable. Learn about the Two Tokens concept of ...
Listener Questions about Health Insurance, Family Funding and Hiring
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for your questions on The Small Business Show! On this episode Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean take on three topics that need solutions inc...
Successful Meeting Strategies
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love them or hate them, meetings are a necessary part of running your Small Business. So how do you structure your meetings to make them successful, e...
Attracting and Amplifying Luck
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people seem to be so lucky? Can you make yourself luckier than others? How can luck impact your Small Business? Join Dave Hamilton and Sha...
Embracing Failure to Achieve Success
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing failure is a huge part of being a successful Small Business owner. How you work through failure, how you frame those failures in the stories ...
Victoria Lioznyansky - Brilliant Speakers Academy
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being comfortable and confident speaking in front of people is an important part of Small Business success. Many of us find the idea of speaking in fr...
Actions are Greater Than Ideas
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean for a special episode of The Small Business Show where we argue that your actions far outweigh the impo...
Adam Gifford - Founder of TackleHack.com
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am always excited when I can combine two topics that I really love: Small Business and outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and camping. Today ...
Powering Through the Daily Grind of Your Small Business
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave is spending time with his family before his kids head back to college so we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2018. ...
Michele Molitor - Founder of Nectar Consulting
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having the opportunity to create your own reality is one of the best parts of being a Small Business owner. Your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean ...
Actions you can take NOW to improve your Small Business
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is one powerful way to improve your Small Business that we talk about frequently on The Small Business Show: taking ACTION. When you step away f...
Taylor Jacobson - Small Business Marketing
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your business noticed is a constant challenge. Where do you advertise? What’s the best way to connect with potential customers, and how do y...
Guido Shulz CEO of Bento for Business
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cash is the lifeblood of every Small Business. Without enough cash, or enough data to manage your cash flow decisions, your Small Business is not goi...
Brad Luttrell - Co-Founder of GoWild
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are not many places I enjoy more than hiking along a river with a fishing pole or sitting in a duck blind with friends. Since I also love Small ...
Amanda McGrew - Founder of Playoff Dating App
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We love learning about things we know nothing about. With both of your hosts having been with their spouses for decades, the world of online dating is...
Grant Aldrich - Founder of OnlineDegree
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Education is ripe for disruption. In K-12 public school systems that have bloated administration and teachers that never have enough funding to proper...
Scott Reib - Founder of Reib Law
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are firm believers that all Small Businesses should create a private “board of advisors” to help you build a more robust system for achieving s...
Kelan Raph Founder of MarketM8
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We love to check back in with previous guests to see what they are up to, how their businesses are doing, and what new projects they are working on. T...
Keirsten Sires Founder of LRT Sports
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our listeners may not know that both Dave and I have sons that just graduated High School and are headed to college in the fall. We have both discusse...
Anne and Mark Lackey of HireSmart Virtual Assistants – Small Business Show Episode 277
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently heard a quote from a successful business owner this week that went something like this: “Hire an assistant and double your income.” I t...
Derek Vervoorn of Untapped Revenue – Small Business Show Episode 276
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Small businesses have been hit so hard during the Covid lockdown – but maybe none as much as personal services like barbers, salons, and gyms. Today...
David Jenyns of Systemology
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been focusing on the power of Systems on recent episodes of the Small Business Show and I’m excited to bring another perspective to the conv...
Ravi Abuvala Founder of Scaling with Systems
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean both subscribe to Scott Adams’ philosophy of Systems over Goals. Systems give you open-ended processes tha...
Resource Update for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 273
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today for a special edition of The Small Business Show! Your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dive into topics related to surviving and th...
Daniel Blue Founder of Quest Education
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cashflow, access to capital and building wealth. These are frequent topics on The Small Business Show and we are always interested in learning more ab...
David Carpenter - Tilted Windmills and Gamiotics Founder
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go about creating a successful business built around creativity, theatrical experiences and great content? Joining us today is David Carpen...
Brian Gill - Gillware Data Recovery
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a digital world and our devices hold critical data for our businesses and personal lives. What strategies are you putting into place to pro...
SPECIAL EDITION - COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things are changing daily as we battle through this war with the COVID-19 virus. Right now the focus is on stopping the spread of the virus, but Small...
Marcella Cox - Kindful Body
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all need help from time to time. We work hard to help the Small Business Community here each week and to create a community to help one another get...
Surviving and Thriving in Times of Crisis
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in unprecedented times. Every Small Business is being or will be impacted by the Wuhan Coronavirus. We recently discussed how to plan fo...
Tips and Tools for Working from Home
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the coronavirus situation, many people are experiencing working from home – perhaps for the first time. Working from home can be a great experi...
Does Your Work Ethic Match Your Partner's?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your work ethic doesn’t match up with your business partner’s? And how should you communicate to a potential business partner ab...
Planning for, Surviving and Thriving During Disasters
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle emergency situations when they come up at your Small Business? When (because it will) disaster strikes, how you respond and manage y...
Productivity and the Art of Efficiency
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between being addicted to productivity and being a workaholic? How can you embrace extreme productivity without blowing up the...
What Type of People Make the Best Employees?
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What type of people are the best employees? Does experience outweigh education? How important is personality? Are there certain traits that you can lo...
Interview with Henry Lopez from The How of Business
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being successful with one Small Business is a great accomplishment. Once you have some success, do you focus on your existing business, or challenge y...
Souper Cubes Founder Interview - Michelle and Jake Sendowski
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All of us at one time or another have thought of a product that would make our lives easier, something we could use ourselves and maybe even offer for...
Building a Credibility Funnel for your Small Business
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Credibility and trust are a critical part of Small Business success. Potential customers need to know that your business is trustworthy and that your ...
Planning for Trade Show Success
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year full of new opportunities for you and your Small Business! Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss the Consum...
Expanding Your Brand and Increasing Revenue Streams
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have a successful Small Business, but want to increase revenue, expand your brand awareness and create new revenue streams. This week on the Small...
Best of SBS – Interview with Hardcore Closer, Ryan Stewman
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone! As we take a day to enjoy celebrating the beginning of the new year with our families, we share one of our favorite episodes...
Best of SBS - Rick Stuart of Listo Corporation
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we enjoy Christmas Day with family and friends, we bring you one of our favorite episodes from 2017. Merry Christmas to you and yours! What’s mor...
Downtime and Relaxation Tips and Tricks
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the saying goes: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The same can be said of Small Business owners. If you don’t give yourself the ...
Defining Success to be Successful
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Defining what success means to you is a critical part of developing a system to achieve what you want, both in your Small Business and personal life. ...
2019 End of Year Small Business Tasks and Opportunities
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up another awesome Small Business year, it’s time to revisit those tasks and opportunities to take advantage of before we close out Decem...
Best Small Business Mistakes - Part Two
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Small Business owner guests on the Small Business Show have been asked this same question: What is the best mistake you have ever made? A ...
The Best Mistakes - Part One
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Small Business owner guests on the Small Business Show have been asked this same question: What is the best mistake you have ever made? A ...
Interview with Prime Time Treasure Hunter
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we are fortunate to have a successful reseller as well as a builder of communities to support other sellers. Out guest today is kno...
The Power of a Failure Resume
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You have heard your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean repeatedly discuss the power of optimism, of creating your own Success Story and embracing th...
Simplicity Sells and Creates a Cycle of Success
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simple marketing messages resonate with your potential customers. They allow you to connect with a customer and promote your brand. But the power of s...
One Way Contracts and the Power of Story
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today on the Small Business Show to learn how to manage a one-way contract situation. Dave Hamilton shares his experience when negotiating a v...
Tanglefree Waterfowl Interview
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton are traveling this week so we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2017 with the owners of Tan...
Paul Witkay - Alliance of CEOs Founder
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most frequently repeated pieces of advice that we give on the show is to get involved with a board of advisors and to connect with other bu...
Interview with David Dawson of Instant Print Shoppe
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we’re fortunate to have David Dawson with us, owner of The Instant Print Shoppe. David is going to talk all about printing as wel...
Techniques for Turning No into Yes
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how powerful saying No is. In fact, we’ve done shows where we discuss just that – focusing your power by saying no. But what if you ar...
Outsourcing Success with Curt Zweier of C & C Computer Solutions
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about outsourcing with off-shore companies on the Small Business Show. Back in April, we focused on using outsourcing as a resource for ...
Employee Loans and Alternative Finance Sources
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should your Small Business make loans to employees that are in a bind and if so, what policies and procedures do you need to put in place to protect y...