Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Episodes
Adding Recurring Revenue to your Small Business
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you added a recurring income stream to your Small Business? Are you selling subscriptions, service plans or other passive income as part of your ...
What is Aspirational Marketing and How Can You Use it in Your Small Business?
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all aspire to greatness. Marketers have used this urge to be a better person, to own the best thing, to achieve the most and to be unique to create...
Interview with Gilbert Gautereaux of HotelsVillasDirect.com – Small Business Show 210
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We often talk about travel being one of the huge benefits of owning a Small Business. Being able to expand your world with travel is certainly a big p...
Adapting to Business Cycles – Small Business Show 209
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The only constant in business is change. Every Small Business goes through various cycles in its lifetime and you’ll need to learn to adjust your ma...
Attending Conferences and Trade Shows Like a Pro – Small Business Show 208
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, you’ll be attending a Conference or Trade Show related to your Small Business at some point. How do you maximize your time and have the...
Interview with Nick D’Agnillo of Nexus Property Management – Small Business Show episode 207
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When starting a Small Business, there’s a few different ways to go. You can start from scratch on your own, work with a partner to create something ...
Interview with Nick Zadrozny of One More Cloud – Small Business Show Episode 206
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re fortunate to discover so many diverse skill sets with all of the Small Business owners we get to meet on the Small Business Show. This week we...
Confidence is a Key Factor in Success – Small Business Show 205
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a confident Small Business owner? Has showing that confidence helped build your business? Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today...
Small Business Cashflow, Crisis and Efficiency – Small Business Show 204
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss resolutions for your Small Business, how being productive is a great motivator ...
Paul Downs author of Boss Life – Revisiting a Favorite. Small Business Show episode 203
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, while Dave and Shannon enjoying spending time with their family and friends for the Christmas holiday, we revisit one of our favorite episo...
Stop Micromanaging and Start Persuading – Small Business Show 202
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a Small Business owner, chances are you like things to be done a certain way – that may be why you don’t work for someone else, doing ...
Interview with Jeff Anderlite of Baja Llama and Ignite360 – Small Business Show 201
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us create businesses to support our lifestyle, but there’s some people that live a lifestyle that seems to lend itself to starting businesse...
Why Collaboration is the Key to Personal and Small Business Success – Small Business Show 200
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today for the 200th episode of the *Award Winning* Small Business Show! We’re thrilled to have been ranked as the #1 Small Business Podcast ...
Interview with Brian Burke Founder of SellYourMac – Small Business Show 199
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Technology changes quickly and one of the problems we all deal with is finding a home for your old laptop, phone or tablet when you upgrade. How many ...
Small Business Show 198 – From the Archives: Gentleman’s Garage on Turo interview
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends! That’s what Dave and Shannon are doing this week, so we bring you one of ...
Bad Decisions in your Business – How to Avoid and Recover – Small Business Show 197
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it, not every decision you’ll make for your Small Business is going to be a good one. What can you do to avoid bad decisions in the fir...
Small Business Tools for Success – Small Business Show 196
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time we discuss the tools we use to run our own Small Businesses and why we couldn’t live without them. Join us today for our second in...
Listener Questions: Domains, Lawsuits and Selling Your Business – Small Business Show 195
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We love answering listener questions. Not only does it make us feel much smarter than we actually are, it also allows us to connect with our listeners...
Embracing Change for Small Business Success – Small Business Show 194
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Change is coming for you and your Small Business! How you manage change and how you integrate change into your company culture is an important part of...
Small Business Content Creation and Marketing – Small Business Show Episode 193
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How important is creating content to share with your existing and potential customers to your Small Business success? And what are some of the keys to...
Interview with Santa Barbara Cider Founder Ben Schroeder – Small Business Show 192
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought of starting a Small Business from your hobby? We often hear about home beer brewers taking the leap and launching a company built around ...
Managing Conflict with Customers and Partners – Small Business Show 191
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to handle conflict when things go wrong with a customer, partner or employee? Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for...
What Type of Leadership Leads to Small Business Success? – Small Business Show 190
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Start a business and you become a leader. Not just for employees, but to your customers, suppliers and other partners. What type of leadership style c...
Bill Ready Paypal COO Interview, Funds Now and Customer Experience – Small Business Show 189
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting paid might be the most important task for your Small Business. Processing payments quickly for your customers, avoiding fraud and managing you...
Time Management Tips and Tricks for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 188
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time is arguably our most important asset as Small Business owners. You can’t create more of it, but you can increase your efficiency and hack how y...
The Business of Coffee: Café Rica Founders Interview – Small Business Show 187
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that coffee is an important part of every Small Business startup, right? With 400 million cups enjoyed every-single-day in the United S...
Persistence is Key to Small Business Success – Small Business Show 186
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being persistent is a critical part of making your Small Business succeed. From the very start, you will face obstacles that you’ll have to break th...
How To Manage Your Cashflow – Small Business Show 185
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s more important for your Small Business, profits or cashflow? If you’re a regular listener of the Small Business Show, you know what we thin...
Small Business Interview with James Rolin of Cowboy Cricket Farms – Small Business Show 184
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting customers to spend their hard earned dollars at your Small Business is tough, right? How about if you had to convince them to eat insects to g...
Moving from Idea to Action – Get Started Today With Your Small Business – Small Business Show 183
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A common misconception is that it’s the great idea that makes a Small Business successful. Join us today on the Small Business Show to hear us dispe...
Loyalty, Losing Key Employees, and Managing Change at your Small Business – Small Business Show 182
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you own a Small Business, it’s bound to happen: a long-time employee drops a bomb by telling you they are leaving to take a position at another c...
Interview with Kimanzi Constable: Corporate Consulting and Coaching – Small Business Show 181
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a lifestyle business that funds your Charmed Life is a goal for many Small Business owners. Today on the Small Business Show, we’re joined ...
Are you Focusing on the Right Things for your Small Business? Small Business Show 180 for July 18, 2018
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping focused while dealing with multiple tasks can be a challenge for any Small Business owner. Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss...
Small Business News Roundup for July 2018- Small Business Show episode 179
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week on the Small Business Show for a discussion about current news that could impact your Small Business. Listen in and hear our thou...
Interview with Winemaker Tony Biagi – Small Business Show 178
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week on the Small Business Show for an insightful interview with Winemaker Tony Biagi to hear his story of moving from being employed by ...
Hiring for your Small Business – Small Business Show episode 177
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring the right person for your Small Business is critically important. Hire wrong and you could be making a very expensive mistake. Join us to...
Building Trust and Using Referrals to Grow Your Small Business – Bjorn Burnett Interview– Small Business Show 176
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Small Business owners, building and keeping trust with potential and existing customers is critical to our success. Join us today on the Small Busi...
Finding and Keeping Initiative for Your Small Business – Small Business Show 175
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started with your Small Business can be challenging. Finding the initiative to power through obstacles is a critically important step on your ...
How to End a Small Business Partnership – Small Business Show 174
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if your Small Business partnership fails? What is the best way to handle ending a partnership to avoid a major battle and to keep your fo...
Small Business Systems vs. Goals and Complying with GDPR – Small Business Show 173
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why are systems more important for your Small Business than goals? Join us today for episode 173 of the Small Business Show to learn more abo...
Essential Tools for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 172
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What essential Small Business Tools can you not live without? Join us today on the Small Business Show to hear from Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton abo...
Forging Small Business Relationships with Vendors and Suppliers – Small Business Show 171
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The strength of your relationships with vendors and suppliers is critically important for the success of your Small Business. What’s the best method...
Removing Obstacles to Your Small Business Success – Small Business Show 170
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should you cut corners to speed up starting a new business? If so, what corners can you safely cut that won’t create problems for you in the future?...
The Power of Saying NO – Small Business Show 169
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime listeners know that we believe that saying Yes more can help your personal brand and your business, but is there a point where saying No beco...
Powering Through the Daily Grind of Running Your Small Business – Small Business Show 168
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Running your Small Business is not always glamorous and full of inspiration. There’s going to be days (weeks, months) that you have to resign yourse...
Enriching Your Life Beyond Profits With Your Small Business – Small Business Show 167
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to living a Charmed Life and using your Small Businesses as fuel to create it? Join us today on the Small Business Show to learn h...
How Much Risk is Right for Your Small Business? Episode 166 of the Small Business Show
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is all business risk bad? Searching for “small business risk” online and you’ll find most articles and resources are focused on minimizing or av...
Setting Customer Expectations and Empowering Employees to Solve Problems – Small Business Show 165
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been frustrated when you’re waiting for a service provider to show up or a product to arrive and they/it are late? Today we turn the tables and...
Small Business Mediation Tips, Tricks and Advice from Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean – Small Business Show 164
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When there’s a disagreement with a customer, supplier or someone else, what is the best way to resolve the problem while keeping your Small Business...
Small Business Interview with Caitlin Corkill of Paq-Source Packaging and Logistics – Small Business Show #163
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If your business includes shipping products, having a strong relationship with a packaging and logistics company is critically important – In our ex...
Search Engine Strategies for your Small Business – Small Business Show 162
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for your Small Business to rank high on search engines when customers are looking for your products or services? Should you be alloc...
Small Business Tax Tips for Filing your Tax Returns – Small Business Show 161
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With just about a week to go before tax filings are due for LLC and S-Corp Small Businesses, it’s time to discuss what to do when your NOT ready to ...
Optimizing your Small Business for Near Me Searches – Small Business Show #160
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does your Small Business rank high for “Near Me” searches on Google, Siri and Bing? Join us on this episode of the Small Business Show for tips an...
Website Feedback, Simplifying Your Message, Acquisition Deal Sponsors and more: Small Business Show 159
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does your website communicate in ways that potential customers can quickly grasp your story, what your services or your product line are? How do you s...
Interview with Mihir Shah, CEO of Drobo – Small Business Show 158
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to be acquired? Is your Small Business in a position to deal with a larger company that is interested in buying you for your products, y...
Interview with Corey Gauteraux from G4 Design House – Small Business Show 157
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Need help with your Small Business Online presence? How about branding, marketing, search engine optimization and the overall look and feel of your co...
Attending Conferences, Referred Trust, Pricing Tactics and More– Small Business Show 156
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a Grab Bag episode of the Small Business Show! Tips and short topics that Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have been waiting for an open...
Keeping Your Online Business Legal – Interview with Attorney Richard Chapo – Small Business Show 155
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have an online business? Want to know how to protect yourself against copyright claims, privacy policy litigation and more? Join us today on the Small...
Leveling the Playing Field in Employment with Ladan Davia from Beeya.com – Small Business Show 154
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The very essence of business success is all about finding a solution to a problem. When Ladan Davia was searching for employment, she found the proces...
How will the 2018 Tax Reforms Impact Your Small Business? Small Business Show Episode 153
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting a brand new business year with a brand new tax reform act that will impact your Small Business. Get yourself ready by listening in to...
Consulting as a Small Business – What you need to know – Small Business Show 152
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is an expert…at something. Listen to this episode of the Small Business Show for tips about using your expertise to start a consulting Smal...
The Small Business 2017 Year in Review – Small Business Show 151
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our last episode of 2017 where we share Small Business tips from our favorite shows of the past year. Dave and Shannon both have their fav...
First Year Small Business End of Year Checklist – Small Business Show 150
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s your first year in business and with just a couple of weeks left in the year, what tasks should you be working on? Join Dave Hamilton and Shann...
The Entrepreneur Ethos – Interview with Jarie Bolander and Mihir Shah – Small Business Show 149
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Timing plays a critical role in the success of your business. When you launch your products, when you hire new employees, and in the case of Jarie Bol...
End of Year Small Business Tasks to Complete – Small Business Show 148
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year! With just a few weeks left before the end of the year, there are some important tasks to take care of for your Small Busines...
Finding the Best Location for your Small Business – Small Business Show 147
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Location, location, location. You’ve heard it before – but there’s much more to picking the right spot for your Small Business than just the loc...
Small Business Employee Benefits – Maximize Impact and Minimize Cost – Small Business Show 146
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How important are the benefits that you offer to your employees? Are they valued more than cash? And how do you keep your benefit expenses down while ...
What to do When Your Small Business gets Sued – Small Business Show 145
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many Small Business owners would agree, it’s not “if” but “when”. Will you have someone file a frivolous lawsuit against your company, or pe...
How to Handle Layoffs, Firings and Exits from your Small Business – Small Business Show 144
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When the time comes to let an employee go, what are some best practices to keep your Small Business running smoothly during the transition? Should you...
Podcasts as a Small Business – Sponsors and Where to Invest for the Biggest Impact – Small Business Show 143
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When is it time to turn a labor of love into a real Small Business? And what pitfalls do you have to watch out for during the process? Dave and Shanno...
Tips for Choosing an Online Bank and How to Get Paid on Time – Small Business Show Episode 142
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have problems getting paid by your clients in a timely manner? We’ve all been there – that’s why it’s worth joining us today on the Small...
Building a Rental Car Small Business on the Turo Platform – Small Business Show 141
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dream of driving an exotic sports car? How about having a dozen of them parked in your garage, all being paid for by your rental customers? This ...
Small Business Contracts and Getting Paid on Time – Small Business Show 140
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been surprised by the small print in a contract that you signed for your Small Business? Join us today for episode 140 of the Small Business Show...
Small Business Phone Systems – PBX, VOIP and Mobile – Small Business Show 139
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best Small Business phone system? Join Dave and Shannon today on episode 139 of the Small Business Show to hear about options ranging fro...
Mistakes to Avoid and Tips about Small Business Financial Statements – Small Business Show 138
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How important is it to understand and review your Small Business Balance Sheet, Profit and Lose Statement and Cash Flow Statement and how often should...
Small Business Website Names and the Exciting World of Credit Card Merchant Processing – Small Business Show 137
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be worried about only using a .COM domain name for your Small Business? How do you deal with coming up with a domain name if your Small Bus...
Why You Should be Attending Small Business Conferences and Let’s Get Vulnerable – Small Business Show 136
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take the time out to attend Small Business conferences and trade shows? Would you like to make some powerful connections, meet some great peopl...
Tips for Running Your Small Business from Home – Small Business Show 135
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you run your Small Business from your home? Are you tempted to wear sweatpants everyday and move your desk close to the refrigerator for convenienc...
Small Business Show Interview with Cory Fosket and Doug Butcher of Tanglefree Waterfowl – Small Business Show 134
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to build your companies brand and create fans that are passionate about your products? Cory Fosket and Doug Butcher took a compa...
Tips for Naming Your Small Business + Listener Questions – Small Business Show 133
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best method for naming your Small Business? Go with your instincts, listen to friends and family or use an online tool? Listen to this ep...
Employee, Self-Employed or Entrepreneur – who makes the best partners? Small Business Show 132
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the signs that tell if a person is an Employee, Self-Employed or an Entrepreneur? Join Dave and Shannon for this episode of the Small Busi...
Being Productive at Conferences, selling on eBay and Motivation vs. Discipline – Small Business Show Episode 131
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to find real value in attending Trade Shows, Conferences and Workshops? Do you sit in the back row and head right back to the ho...
Brittany Alwerud from Handlr Business Management – Small Business Show Episode 130
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Could you make the leap from dog walker / poop-picker-upper to creating a software platform for service related Small Businesses? Well, Britt Alwerud ...
The Business of Podcasting – Small Business Show Episode 129
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making a living with your Podcast? We need to talk. Join us today on the Small Business Show and learn about the business of podcasting. Speci...
Selling Your Small Business – Interview with Abbi Vakil of U-Socket– Small Business Show 128
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most important thing to remember when selling your business? Today on the Small Business Show, we continue our discussion about selling yo...
Thinking of selling your Small Business? Don’t miss this episode of the Small Business Show – SBS 127
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you realize that you’re NOT the best owner for your Small Business? Join us today for episode 127 of the Small Business Show to he...
How to keep your Small Business from joining the 50% of companies that fail within 5-years. Small Business Show episode 126
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime listeners of the Small Business Show know that we embrace optimism with a passion. However, today we’re talking about failure. Specifically...
Small Business Interview with co-founders of GrowpoVR and GoVRed – Small Business Show episode 125
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are popular buzzwords we read and hear about a lot these days. Much of it sounds like it “will be” great som...
Interview with Paul Disselkoen of the Paypal Small Merchant Advisory Board – Small Business Show 124
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know the name, you’ve accepted the payment method. But, did you know that Paypal has a team of people focused solely on Small Business advocacy...
Small Business Show Interview with Ryan Stewman, Founder of HardcoreCloser.com – Small Business Show episode 123
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Closer? On the Small Business Show, we often say that all business owners are in the Customer Service business – but, we’re also in the ...
Selling Your Small Business and Developing Multiple Revenue Streams – Kyle Baccus of KCTool Revisits – Small Business Show 122
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your Exit Strategy? You have one, right? That’s the question a business mentor asked of Kyle Baccus a few years ago that led to the eventua...
Delegating more in your Small Business, learning to say no and surviving the $15 minimum wage increase – Small Business Show 121
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stop for a moment. Think about your day. Are you doing work that should be delegated to your employees or contract workers? Small Business owner Rober...
Answers to your Small Business questions – Small Business Show 120
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got questions about your Small Business and we’re here to help! Join Shannon and Dave today on the Small Business Show to hear their though...
Small Business Interview: JobRack Founder Neil Napier on Outsourcing – Small Business Show 119
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you used outsourced talent for specific tasks in your Small Business? Ever run into quality problems? We thought so. Neil Napier ran into so man...
How to change the conversation when solving customer service problems in your Small Business – Small Business Show 118
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s as simple as it is powerful. If we were using clickbait headlines, this one would read: This One Tip Will Make Your Customers Love You! But, si...
Small Business Interview with David Denning Co-Founder of Jumpanzee – Small Business Show 117
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you work from anywhere? Is your dream to create a business that can be managed from Thailand, Europe, Florida and anywhere in-between? If so, you ...
Small Business Interview with Lance Lewsader of Bolt NWA – Small Business Show 116
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re strong proponents of finding something you love to do and creating a business around it. Lance Lewsader had such a great time getting out of a...
Using Video to Promote Your Small Business – Adam Rahn from Droi Media – Small Business Show 115
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using video to market your Small Business? What problems does it solve and how about problems it can create? Join us today on the Small Busin...
Small Business Human Resource Interview with Kelly Loudermilk of BuildHR – Small Business Show 114
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been trained in Human Resource management? Things like legal hiring practices, at-will employment, harassment policies and employee manual de...
Developing a Small Business Revenue Stack and being told when you are wrong – Small Business Show 113
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In your Small Business, do you value being told when you are wrong? Would you like to have a Revenue Stack that generates cash from multiple sources? ...