
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

Jun 25, 2018 • 37min
194: Remarkable Experience
Remarkable Experience at the Masters, and how to apply lessons learned to our small businesses. David shares his recent experience at the Masters golfing event. David & Henry discuss the experience and how to apply the lessons learned to our small businesses. David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business.

Jun 18, 2018 • 47min
193: Radically Referable with Brian McRae
Being Radically Referable to build & grow your small business with Brian McRae. Brian is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps individuals uncover their full potential. For almost two decades, Brian has built a successful referral-driven practice in the mortgage industry and is using what he has learned to help others experience success. Passionate about professional growth and personal development, Brian helps professional service providers & small business owners across the country build better businesses through events, workshops, and coaching offerings. In 2011 he founded Mastermind St. Louis, a premier shared learning and networking event that helps small business owners and commissioned sales professionals with green networking strategies, personal leadership, and productivity. He loves sharing what he has learned and is passionate about helping others build their own Radically Referable Small Business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jun 11, 2018 • 51min
192: Buying a Business with Carl Allen
Buying vs. Building – why you should buy an existing small business instead of building your own, with Carl Allen. Carl is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate deal maker. He shares his experiences in the corporate world, transitioning to entrepreneurship, and the reasons to consider buying an existing small business instead of building one. He offers a FREE Online Class: “How to Buy Your First Business Inside of 99 Days, CASH FREE!” – find the link to this free class on the show notes page for this episode at The How of Business podcast website. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jun 4, 2018 • 46min
191: Dream Lifestyle with Jim Palmer
Build your Dream Business and live your Dream Lifestyle. Jim Palmer is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, business coach and author. He shares his life experiences leading to entrepreneurship and how he helps his clients achieve a dream lifestyle by building a dream small business. The goal is to earn more for who you are than for what you do. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

May 21, 2018 • 60min
190: Protecting Your Work with Christina Scalera
Protecting your work with contracts with Christina Scalera. She is an attorney and small business owner who fully enjoys the freedom of location. She is the founder of The Contract Shop, and on this episode she shares her experiences - from practicing law to starting her own business. The Contract Shop is a contract template store for creative entrepreneurs, wedding professionals, and coaches. Visit the show notes page on our website for this episode to receive a 20% Discount on select Business Contract Templates from The Contract Shop! Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

May 14, 2018 • 47min
189: Straight Talk for Smart Women with Cheryl Leitschuh
Women in Business face particular challenges. Cheryl Leitschuh is our guest and the author of "Straight Talk for Smart Business Women - Critical Tools to Build & Grow Your Business". Cheryl is an entrepreneur, mentor and author. She shares her views, insights, experiences and the challenges women face in small business ownership. Her mission is to help women start, build and grow their own successful enterprise. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com).

May 7, 2018 • 51min
188: Business Systems with Marina Darlow
Systems for your small business with Marina Darlow. Marina is an engineer by training, but a small business owner by choice. She has a passion for systems and helping small business owners implement systems to improve and grow their companies. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs and small business owners get 10-20 more productive hours per week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 30, 2018 • 47min
187: Podcasting for Small Biz with Rob Greenlee
Podcasting to promote & grow your small business with Rob Greenlee. Rob is a podcasting pioneer and he shares his unique journey from a marketing career, to broadcasting and eventually hosting the first podcast show. Rob is the former lead host of WebTalk World Radio Show - recognized as the first nationally syndicated radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004. He is currently VP and Head of Partnerships at VoxNest.com and Spreaker.com

Apr 23, 2018 • 50min
186: Screw the 9-to-5 with Josh Stanton
Launching on online business with Josh Stanton. Josh is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Screw The Nine To Five - they help unsatisfied entrepreneurs get more out of their life and business through actionable strategies and simple how-to's. He shares his personal journey and how to start an online business or side-hustle. One of his goals is to enjoy a location independent lifestyle. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 1min
185: Food Trucks with Leo De La Fuente
Launching a Food Truck business with Leo De La Fuente. Leo is an entrepreneur with extensive experience with brand marketing particularly in the consumer beverage industry. He has owned a successful Food Truck business and is currently developing a new beverage business. If you are considering a food truck business, Leo shares a wealth of knowledge and experiences in this episode. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)