Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Episodes
Adapting to Small Business Cycles
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every Small Business moves through cycles. From Creation, launch, growth and the grind, are you ready to adapt your skill set to each cycle? On this e...
Intentional Tension, The last 10% and When People Quit
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is Intentional Tension and how can you use it to achieve more with your Small Business? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean for this e...
Mint Mobile: Chief Marketing Officer Aron North on Small Business Show 237
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As regular listeners know, we recently welcomed Mint Mobile on to the show as a sponsor. What they don’t know is before those sponsor spots started,...
Interview with Garry VonMyhr Co-Founder of Tech Defenders
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today as we welcome Garry VonMyhr, Co-Founder of Tech Defenders, Mobile Defenders and Genius iPhone Repair to discuss his journey starting and...
Teaching Employee Accountability
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering accountability for yourself is critically important for the success of your Small Business. Now it’s time to teach the same skills to your...
Accountability Leads to Small Business Success
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you found the Small Business Show useful? You can give a little love back to the show by leaving a quick review for us. It has a tremendous impac...
Building Customer Loyalty and Encouraging Repeat Buyers
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Small Businesses, making the sale is only half the battle. How we handle things after the sale is crucial to developing customer loyalty and encou...
Delivering a Minimally Viable Product
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most challenging times when developing a new product or service or when starting a new business is when you are close to being ready to lau...
Rewards Programs, Vetting Potential Partners, and Sexual Harassment
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you maxing out rewards programs for hotels, airlines and credit card companies for your Small Business? You should be and today on the Small Busin...
Interview with Christian Owens Co-Founder of Paddle – Small Business Show 230
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with our series on subscription-based businesses, we’ve been fortunate to meet some very smart folks that have started or transitioned to...
Creating a Habit Stack – Small Business Show 229
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Using a Podcast as a Marketing Tool – Small Business Show 228
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are Podcasts a good marketing tool for your Small Business? Can you connect with your customers on a different level by hosting your own Podcast and i...
Interview with Greg Scown of Smile Software – Small Business Show 227
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We constantly talk about maximizing our time on the Small Business Show and how using our time wisely is one of the key aspects of being successful as...
Branding and Naming Strategies with Mike Pile of Uppercase Branding – Small Business Show 226
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a name? Everything when it comes to your company or brand! As founders, owners, and stewards of Small Businesses, we all know how importan...
Positive Influence by Pacing and Leading – Small Business Show 225
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Using persuasion techniques when working with customers and your employees can help everyone get the results they want. Specifically, using Pacing and...
Communicating with Customers and Cross Promoting – Small Business Show 224
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being proactive when communicating with your customers helps to build trust and credibility. What happens when your customers find out about bad news ...
Focusing Your Subconscious to help you succeed – Small Business Show 223
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have an inner judge that can help us or hold us back. Our subconscious mind is constantly absorbing information and playing it back to us, some...
Overcoming and Finding Opportunities in Procrastination – The Small Business Show 222
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a procrastinator in all of us. When it comes to Small Business, putting things off can create problems, but it can also create opportunities...
Interview with Kirk La Sala – Digital Marketing Expert – Small Business Show 221
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing your business online, whether on search engines or social media can be challenging. There are so many platforms, where do you focus most of ...
Interview with Chris Prefontaine of Smart Real Estate Coach – Small Business Show 220
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series of shows about Coaching and Mentoring, today we’re joined by Chris Prefontaine, Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach. Chris and ...
Interview with Monica Shah, Founder of Revenue Breakthrough – Small Business Show 219
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business, creating revenue streams and building wealth are topics we discuss on the Small Business Show every week. It can often seem like ...
Delegating by Outsourcing, Dispute Resolution, and Boomerang Employees – Small Business Show 218
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a Soloprenuer, there’s no one to delegate to. But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be delegating tasks outside of your core competen...
Overcoming Adversity – Bryan O’Connell from Meras Water Solutions – Small Business Show 217
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having the fortitude to power through adversity is one of the keys to Small Business success. Every guest we’ve had on the Small Business Show has a...
Prioritizing, Delegating and Outsourcing – Small Business Show 216
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great response to our last episode and the concept of keeping a To-Did list. Lots of emails, questions, and comments in the Small Business Su...
What’s on Your To-Did List? Small Business Show 215
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Small Business Show, your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss how to build a reward system for volunteers or interns a...
Remote Small Business Management – Interview with Joseph Stewart – Small Business Show 214
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being the owner of a single small business is challenging in itself. Owning multiple, successful businesses that you remotely manage and eventually se...
Interview with Kelan Raph of Optimum Supply Chain
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re selling products, logistics is a critical part of the equation and being logistics-smart can mean the difference between making a profit o...
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...