
One Next Step: Management Tips & Tools for Small Business Owners
It’s time to run your business – and stop letting it run you. One Next Step, hosted by BELAY CEO and author Tricia Sciortino and Lisa Zeeveld, CFO and COO, is the most practical business podcast in the world. It provides tangible takeaways and actionable insights for listeners every week so leaders can affect change in their business immediately. Because after working with thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, powerhouse virtual staffing company BELAY has the real-world business knowledge to help real-life leaders get more done and see more results. World-renown guests like Daymond John and Michael Hyatt join Tricia and Lisa weekly to share the small steps, experiences, coaching and resources that have helped them propel their businesses and lead with confidence. For podcast show notes and additional resources on business growth for the business owner, visit OneNextStepPodcast.com
Latest episodes

May 10, 2022 • 27min
096: 90 Days to Financial Clarity in your Business
Some business owners don’t understand the value of having a bookkeeper. They might not even realize how beneficial bookkeepers are until they have one in place. In this episode, Catherine Bowman will talk about her first-hand experience as a BELAY bookkeeper, and how bookkeepers help their clients save time and money. She’ll also talk about how they help entrepreneurs wisely manage and spend their hard-earned dollars. Welcome to episode 96 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2022 • 37min
095: How to Build a Culture of Resilience, Belonging & Success
In this episode, we are joined by Mohammad Anwar, the President and CEO of Softway. He’s authored a Wall Street Journal best-selling book called Love as a Business Strategy, and he’s going to talk to us about how to implement this transformational idea all around building a culture of resilience, belonging and success. Listeners should feel hopeful and ready to at least begin thinking about making some changes in their business and culture after listening to Mohammad. Welcome to episode 95 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2022 • 51min
094: EntreLeadership Exclusive: The Key To Developing Effective Team Members
In this special episode, BELAY CEO Tricia Sciortino joins The EntreLeadership Podcast, where she talks with their host George Kamel about how finding a high-performing assistant who thinks like a leader can help business owners take back their time and focus. The conversation was so enlightening that the One Next Step team wanted their listeners to hear the original interview with audio generously provided by The EntreLeadership Podcast. Welcome to episode 94 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2022 • 26min
093: 7 Surprising Ways a Bookkeeper Can Help Grow Your Business - Part 2
Bringing on a new position can be a hefty investment for any business. Most small business owners shy away from bringing on a bookkeeper because they aren't sure how to get the most bang for their buck. What they don’t know, yet are the many ways a bookkeeper can bring value to a small business. In this episode, Melissa Baggett, the senior client success consultant at BELAY, and Melissa Tidwell, solutions consultant, continue their talk about the surprising ways a business can use a bookkeeper to grow their business while saving money along the way. Welcome to episode 93 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2022 • 24min
092: 7 Surprising Ways a Bookkeeper Can Help Grow Your Business - Part 1
Bringing on a new position can be a hefty investment for any business. Most small business owners shy away from bringing on a bookkeeper because they aren't sure how to get the most bang for their buck. What they don’t know, yet are the many ways a bookkeeper can bring value to a small business. In this episode, Melissa Baggett, the senior client success consultant at BELAY, and Melissa Tidwell, solutions consultant, will team up to talk about the surprising ways a business can use a bookkeeper to grow their business while saving money along the way. Welcome to episode 92 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2022 • 41min
091: How The Cookie Crumbles: The Truth About Leading a New Industry and Building a Brand
What does it take to be an industry leader? Tiff and Leon Chen basically built an industry from scratch when they created Tiff’s Treats, an amazing company that delivers warm cookies to your door. They have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to create the Tiff’s Treats brand, built around technology, charity, and warm moments. In this episode, they’ll talk about how they built their company, how they’ve used technology while still growing and creating personal moments, how they approach fundraising, and much more. Welcome to episode 91 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2022 • 25min
090: Mindset Mastery: How to Achieve the Impossible
Many people never reach their potential simply because they are scared and fearful about stepping out. Jason Drees is the CEO of Jason Drees Coaching and the author of Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset. He’s an expert in helping people change their lives by changing the way they think. In this episode, he talks with Tricia about how everyone can cultivate a mindset that allows them to be more successful and fulfilled. He’s incredibly confident that anyone can achieve goals that they once thought were impossible. Welcome to episode 90 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2022 • 35min
089: What Companies & Churches Can Learn From Target
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Mar 15, 2022 • 27min
088: Best of Marketing & Sales: Season 1
Are you looking to build and grow your marketing and sales processes? If so, this Masterclass episode is just for you. Tricia, LZ, and several guests will help small business owners who might not have a fully staffed sales/marketing team learn how to take their marketing game to the next level. Welcome to episode 88 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2022 • 25min
087: Why You Should Consider a Financial Wellness Program for Your Team
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