
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.
Latest episodes

Feb 21, 2022 • 39min
410: 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. What should you consider when searching for and signing a lease for commercial space for your small business? Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

Feb 14, 2022 • 49min
409: Selling on Amazon with Steven Pope
Selling your product on Amazon successfully with entrepreneur and Amazon expert Steve Pope. Steven shares his entrepreneur journey, how he developed his Amazon expertise, and tips and advice on how to sell a product on Amazon. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

Feb 7, 2022 • 41min
408: Small Business Startup Checklist
Checklist of the primary steps to help you launch your first small business. Henry explains the primary steps involved with starting your first small business and realizing your dreams of entrepreneurship. Includes a Free Download: Small Business Startup Checklist. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jan 31, 2022 • 45min
407: Funding Your Small Business
Funding options for your small business startup with Henry Lopez. Exploring the fundamentals of small business funding. It costs money to start a business, so where will that money come from? From your personal resources to seeking investors or bank loans, Henry provides an overview of the most common sources of money to start your first business. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jan 24, 2022 • 28min
406: Profit & Loss and Cash
Are you making or losing money in your small business and where is all your cash? Advanced Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) concepts and how to monitor the cash in your small business, with serial entrepreneur Henry Lopez. Additional concepts, tips and thoughts on using your financial statements to help you run and grow your small business. Let’s go a bit deeper into the Profit & Loss Statement, and the basics of the Cashflow Statement. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jan 17, 2022 • 52min
405: Boundaries for Business Owners with Angela Wagner
Setting personal boundaries for small business owners, with entrepreneur and life coach Angela Wagner. We discuss the challenge, and need, to set and manage boundaries related to our personal lives and our small business – so that we are not consumed by our business and lose sight of what “success” really means. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

Jan 10, 2022 • 56min
404: The Simplest Biz Update with John Wilker
The Simplest Biz, a shipping products brokerage business, with entrepreneur John Wilker and special guest Tom Hinson. This small business model provides middle-man services for businesses that ship and receive products: including pallet flipping & brokerage. John has perfected this over 25 years, and he helps others start their own Simplest Biz through his online video course. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jan 3, 2022 • 56min
403: 2022 Franchise Business Update with Giuseppe Grammatico
Small Business Franchise update with Giuseppe Grammatico - The Franchise Guide. 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 for you. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

Jan 3, 2022 • 8min
0: Updated Introduction Episode for The How of Business
Updated introduction episode for The How of Business podcast, hosted by Henry Lopez. This podcast is focused on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Weekly episodes offer knowledge, experiences and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.

Dec 27, 2021 • 33min
402: Inventing Wad-Free with Cyndi Bray
How entrepreneur Cyndi Bray invented and marketed Wad-Free - a practical home-laundry product that keeps your bed sheets from wadding up. Cyndi shares her story and how she invented, developed and launched her product, including an appearance on Shark Tank, all during the pandemic! Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.