One Next Step: Management Tips & Tools for Small Business Owners

In this special episode, our very own Amy Appleton, Director of Marketing at BELAY, sits down with Wes Gay, the Chief Guide at Wayfinder. Wes is a certified StoryBrand guide who helps brands use the power of story to create a clear and compelling message for their employees and customers. He’ll show you why story matters – and how by leveraging the right words you can grow your business and attract the right people. By implementing some simple changes, you’ll be able to keep your story alive. Welcome to episode 57 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successful leaders want to make a profit, but they also want to be good to their people. Joining us for this episode is Joel Manby, the former CEO, and director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, and the author of the popular book Love Works. Joel was also featured on CBS’ hit show, Undercover Boss, where he made an impact on the show’s 18 million viewers by demonstrating the beauty of servant leadership. Joel is going to share with us how leaders can make sure they are prioritizing their most important asset – their team – while also making sure the business is thriving. Welcome to episode 56 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is bookkeeping really that important? The short answer: Yes! The long answer? Well, you’ll just have to listen to this special episode in which guest host Amy Appleton, BELAY’s Director of Marketing, sits down to talk with Jen Barden, BELAY’s Director of Finance. They’ll share specifics on what business owners should tackle first when approaching new processes or utilizing people to help them with their finances. You’ll learn the importance of having a bookkeeper on your team who is knowledgeable, proactive, reliable, and capable of keeping you informed of your financial records.  Welcome to episode 55 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your spouse will eventually feel the ups and downs of your business — whether you work together as co-owners or whether your spouse is completely uninvolved in the day-to-day. So how can you make sure your spouse is involved in your business in a healthy way? In today’s episode, Lisa talks with O.L. and Sway Buckley, hosts of the super-popular MarriedPreneur Life podcast, about how to properly engage your spouse in your business. They have been down this road and have years of wisdom to offer us. Welcome to episode 54 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s business leaders are pulled in lots of different directions as they lead organizations navigating rapid change, meet the demands of home, and experience pressure to be all things to all people. Transformative leaders lead from their center instead of their circumstances so they can work from a place of calm, clarity, and conviction. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Balog, the CEO of Connextion Point, who has worked with Fortune 500 executives and their teams to help these highly talented folks find a clear pathway for higher return leadership behaviors that directly impact business performance. She’s here to help us understand how we can have those same results. Welcome to episode 53 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know 2020 had a profound impact on businesses across America, and nonprofits were no different. With resources tight and fundraising down, how can nonprofits have a positive outlook on the future? What can they be doing now to ensure they’ll still be making an impact on the causes they’re passionate about a decade from now? Bob Rodgers, the CEO of Street Grace, joins us on this episode to talk about this important subject. Street Grace is an amazing nonprofit that continues the fight to completely eradicate sex trafficking, a multi-billion dollar illegal global industry. Bob does incredible work, and he’ll talk to Tricia and Lisa about his story, what it’s been like leading a nonprofit through a pandemic, and what the future looks like for nonprofit organizations. Welcome to episode 52 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more and more companies permanently or temporarily going remote, leaders are having to find new ways to adjust to being involved and productive with their teams. So, whether you’re new to this whole remote work thing or a seasoned veteran, how can you make sure your employees are productive without being all in their business. In other words, how can you be a good leader without micromanaging? Tricia and LZ will talk about this and more in this week’s episode. Welcome to episode 51 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of One Next Step, we’re celebrating the 50th episode of the podcast by sharing a few highlights from some of our most popular episodes. We have had so many great episodes, so it was hard to narrow it down but we picked a few favorites. You’ll hear from Daymond John from Shark Tank, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, Colleen Stanley, and the founders of BELAY, Bryan and Shannon Miles, as they talk about topics like the biggest barrier to work-life balance, the most important part of your strategic plan, why salespeople underperform, and how delegation empowers team members and drives performance. So settle in and enjoy this special episode. Welcome to episode 50 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that most corporate work or traditional desk jobs have shifted to remote positions, the myths of remote work have evolved from the 1990s mindset of questioning if it was effective to an extreme focus on constant availability, which is equally dangerous. In this episode, Lisa and Tricia will address the new myths of remote work, especially for those leading organizations, so leaders can lead well remotely without burning out personally. Welcome to episode 49 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the one thing a good leader can’t live without? An assistant! In today's episode, we’re taking a deep dive into making the most of a virtual assistant – everything from gaining trust, building a relationship, practicing good communication, and more. Joining us will be Katie Lantukh and her virtual assistant, Ari Adler, to share their insights from working together for the last year. Katie is the CEO of Murphy Marketing, a messaging agency that helps its clients find the right ways to communicate their message. She and Ari will walk us through some best practices on how leaders and their virtual assistants can make the most of their time together. Welcome to episode 48 of One Next Step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.