The Cash Flow Contractor

Have you been going through your entire life acting like a heathen? Now that we have your attention, in today’s interview we’re talking about the unspoken rules of business with Protocol and Etiquette Consultant, Hilarie Blaney. Hilarie breaks down the do’s and don’ts of handshakes, networking, luncheons, and, of course, Zoom behavior. Listen now to understand why the little things, both inside and outside of the workplace, are still impactful today.

Are you a business owner that can’t find the time to train and inform new employees on the way you do business? In this deep dive, we’ll be discussing what comprehensive onboarding looks like, the essentials you need when first starting to hire, and how you can create an easier onboarding process for yourself and your employees. Listen now to put an end to OTJ (on-the-job training) and start setting up your company and your new employees for success!

We all know building and maintaining a business takes a lot of hard work, but did you know it’s equally as difficult when selling your business? Selling your business is not a bad thing and could be the best decision for you and your company. This week we have business broker Hank Bockus with us to go over everything you need to know about working in a family business, dealing with burnout, knowing your strengths, and of course, selling your business. Listen now to learn more about Hank and find out if selling your business is the best decision for you!

When was the last time you chose to do things the hard way? As a customer, when we’re looking for something, we want the quickest and simplest way to get it done and so do business owners. Working smarter and not harder is something we always hear and something that will always apply. Listen to our short this week to figure out how you can tweak your business to present yourself to customers as more efficient and of course, easier to work with than competitors!

When you hear the word “apprenticeship” you typically think of younger individuals in a blue-collared field, but that is not always the case. Nowadays, there are a lot of different apprenticeship programs and occupations where you are bound to find someone who suits your needs. Whether it be an extra helping hand for a period of time or more long-term, looking into adding an apprenticeship program to your team may be the secret tool you have been looking for! Tune in to our newest episode today and learn all about apprenticeship programs and how you can get started on your own!

What if we told you that you already have everything you need to succeed in your business? All you have to do is treat yourself with a little more grace and believe in yourself. We’ll go over different practices and small changes so you can enter your workspace with more self-confidence and excel in everything you do! Listen today to learn how to overcome the only person stopping you from succeeding, YOU.

You could have a secret weapon on your team without you even knowing. By only delegating tasks and not abdicating them, you create a work environment that encourages everyone to work to their full potential to make sure no talent or time is wasted. Take the first step to perfecting your team’s task delegation system by listening today and becoming one step closer to discovering your team's superstar!

Are you working smarter or harder? Measuring the outcome of your work is arguably just as important as doing the work itself. Knowing when to focus on one task versus the other and which task produces the best outcome is crucial to your business’ success. Listen today as we go over how to create reflection points in order to measure your work and revenue to know which projects help your company the most and which are just a complete waste of time!

The word “marketing” is thrown around all the time, but what’s considered good marketing and is it really necessary? Marketing can have a lot of different meanings and factors to consider but don’t be overwhelmed, we’ve got you covered with a quick marketing 101 session! Listen to learn how marketing and sales intertwine and why no business can truly flourish without them!

We sat down with employment and labor law attorney, Tom Robertson, to discuss just what exactly you need, as an employer, to make sure your business is protected. From 1099s to W2s, from HR handbook must-haves, to exempt vs non-exempt employees – this episode will be the answer to your inquisitive prayers. Listen now to learn how to prevent future hardships and unnecessary dollars spent in your business by making sure the decisions you make as an employer are the right ones.