The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with James D. White, starting at 0:00: Building anti-racist leadership in your company is more than just “the right thing to do” – it contributes positively to successful operations and a strong bottom line. We dive into the topic of anti-racist leadership with James White who has led companies as a CEO and operating executive over the last thirty years.SEGMENT 2 with Monica Parkin, starting at 17:45: When people meet me in business, they think I am an extrovert. But really, I am an introvert working hard to be an extrovert. This has presented challenges for me throughout my business life as I try to build connections. Monica Parkin has faced the same issues. She’s here to help introverts excel in business by finding ways to harness their strengths.SEGMENT 3 with Joe Wall, starting at 35:15: As the pandemic drones on or winds down depending on your point of view, will the federal government offer more aid, especially for in-person service companies like restaurants or entertainment venues? What is the mood and outlook of small businesses right now? Joe Wall is here to discuss.Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Adam Lyons, starting at 0:00: The Department of Labor reported that 4.5 million Americans left their jobs in November 2021, breaking the previous record set the month prior. We are currently seeing the highest “quit rates” since the government started keeping track two decades ago. What’s driving this phenomenon? Why are people leaving? Where are they going? Adam Lyons has a solution for how small businesses can survive this Great Resignation: treat employees better.SEGMENT 2 with Erik Huberman, starting at 19:15: Marketing is a challenge for many small businesses. Either they don’t know how to do it, they don’t believe in it, or they don’t stick with an effort long enough to see results. Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of the fastest-growing marketing consultancy agency in the U.S., is here to share his easy-to-follow framework for successful marketing and answer every small business owner’s burning marketing questions, such as “how long does it take to be successful with marketing?” and “how much money should I be spending on marketing?”SEGMENT 3 with Marc Guss, starting at 35:45: One of the best ways to make things happen for your small business is to get your employees to take ownership. How exactly do you do this? Marc Guss, a talent agent for A-list celebrities and iconic voiceover talent, is here to share his entrepreneurial takeaways that can benefit small businesses in any industry.Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Anne Lester, starting at 0:00: Many small business owners don’t think about retirement. There are two reasons for this. First, many think they will never retire because they wouldn’t know what to do if they weren’t working. Secondly, if they do retire, they think they’ll have a boatload of money from selling their company. But statistics show that only about 30% of all small businesses that are put up for sale actually sell. Retirement expert Anne Lester is here to share how small business owners can become financially ready to retire, whether they’re ready to retire or not.SEGMENT 2 with Zach Smith, starting at 18:45: Small business owners often turn to crowdfunding to raise money, but like everything else, it takes a certain set of skills to be successful and just because you build a campaign, it doesn’t mean people will come to participate. Crowdfunding expert Zach Smith is here to share his rapid-fire tips for success with crowdfunding campaigns based on his decade-long experience helping entrepreneurs raise capital on crowdfunding platforms.SEGMENT 3 with David Axler, starting at 37:15: You keep receipts in a drawer or old shoebox. You mix your personal and business banking. You put off taxes until the last minute. Do any of these sound familiar? Small business owners have a lot of bad financial habits, and David Axler is here to finally help us nix them. Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Jonathan Goldhill, starting at 0:00: The dynamics of family businesses are fascinating. While it’s not quite like the Roy family on the hit TV show Succession, there are unique issues that any family faces when they work in the same business together. Jonathan Goldhill shares the things family businesses must get right in order to scale and survive for the next generation.SEGMENT 2 with Guy Goldstein, starting at 19:00: Small business owners have always hated paying for so many different types of insurance. It’s confusing to know which types of insurance your business needs, which specific insurance plans cover what you need them to cover, and who to buy them through to get the best value. Guy Goldstein is here to help address that issue.SEGMENT 3 with Jay Jung, starting at 37:00: So many small business owners are bad at managing the numbers side of their business. And there is a good reason for that since there is really no one there to teach them! It’s important to have a baseline understanding of the financials you should be tracking each month, while also relying on financial professionals who can give your business expert guidance. Here to tell us what we need to know to manage the money side of our business is Jay Jung.Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Aaron Smith, starting at 0:00: Dealing drugs, while not a legal business, is similar to running a legitimate small business in many ways. Aaron Smith discovered this after going to federal prison for the distribution of heroin and fentanyl. He shares how he has been able to “switch hustles” and use the entrepreneurial skills he learned dealing drugs to grow his own media company and make a positive impact. SEGMENT 2 with Steven Van Cohen, starting at 17:30: Being an entrepreneur has always been lonely, but it got a lot lonelier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Steven Van Cohen is here to share how leaders can use connection and purpose to combat the loneliness that is plaguing them and their workers.SEGMENT 3 with Elaine Pofeldt, starting at 35:00: There are about 22M solo entrepreneurs in the country. As a solopreneur, how do you expand your team once you realize can’t do it all yourself?Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Tamara Scott, starting at 0:00: How can small business owners can do more in less time? Tamara Scott is here to share how small business owners can utilize automation, workflows, and analytics to drive results for their companies this year. SEGMENT 2 with Amir Jafari, starting at 18:00: How can technology drive innovation at your company? Amir Jafari discusses how implementing a smart payments platform can help businesses collect payments faster, free up time previously spent on manual entry, improve cash flows, and mitigate risk.SEGMENT 3 with Alan Cheesley, starting at 35:45: How can your website do more for your small business? Alan Cheesley shares the five opportunities that most websites miss to drive more leads and new sales.Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Jim Glassman, starting at 0:00: It’s the time of the year when we look into our crystal ball and try to figure out what the economy will look like in 2022. Leading economist Jim Glassman is here to share his perspective.SEGMENT 2 with Victoria Jones, starting at 17:15: What are the biggest technology issues facing small businesses in 2022 and how should a small business owner respond? SEGMENT 3 with Keewa Nurullah, starting at 35:45: One of the biggest challenges facing small business owners this year is inflation, which rose almost 7% in 2021 - the highest in 30 years. With the cost of doing business arising from goods to employees, what should a small business owner do?Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Adam Jonathan Kaat, starting at 0:00: What is it like to work at a grocery store during a global pandemic? Adam Kaat shares his experience as a front-line worker. SEGMENT 2 with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, starting at 19:00: The pandemic has made many people reevaluate what they want in a workplace and in life, but how exactly do you tune into your purpose and discover what you were born to do?SEGMENT 3 with Ramon Ray, starting at 37:15: After the disaster of 2020, small businesses started to get their sea legs in 2021. What does 2022 have in store for small businesses? Sponsored by NiceJob.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Roberta Matuson, starting at 0:00: Some call it the Great Resignation. Some call it the Great Refusal to Work. Whatever we call it the unemployment rate in April 2020 was 20 percent… now it’s 4.6 percent. Small business owners report it is increasingly difficult to find people and the employee turnover rate is at an all-time high. What’s going on here and how can your small business survive it?SEGMENT 2 with Devora Zack, starting at 20:15: In business and in life there are thinkers and feelers. Can they get along in your office? Can someone be both?SEGMENT 3 with Jacky Goh, starting at 39:15: We haven’t talked a lot about crypto for small business on this show, but it’s time to dive in. What types of retailers are accepting cryptocurrency and how can you actually use it to shop and earn rewards along the way?Sponsored by NiceJobBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Demi Skipper, starting at 0:00: Before there was money, there was barter. People traded one thing for another. Demi Skipper made 28 trades over 18 months starting with a Bobby pin and ended up with a house in Tennessee. She is here to share her story.SEGMENT 2 with Gerald Kasulis, starting at 17:00: Passwords - we love them, we hate them, we can’t remember them, and we can’t live without them. They are essential to protecting your company’s data, but your employees may not be managing them well. What is a business owner to do?SEGMENT 3 with Jill Duffy, starting at 35:45: Working remotely was once a privilege for business owners and employees. Now working remotely is a right. How do you build a company when people are no longer working together in person?Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com