The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Brodie Oldham, starting at 0:00: What are the latest financial trends in the economy and how does this impact small business owners?SEGMENT 2 with Jessica Williamson, starting at 19:30: The pandemic prompted a lot of people to change their definition of success. How can small business owners redefine success for themselves so they can live their dream lives?SEGMENT 3 with Ana Santiago, starting at 38:15: Many of us started working remotely in March of 2020. But there was an entire of economy of remote workers and virtual assistants for many years before the pandemic. Now that small business owners’ eyes are opened to the power of remote work, how can they now take advantage of hiring virtual assistants?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Al Kingsley, starting at 0:00: If there is one area that changed during the pandemic it was how we educate our children. Education technology, or Edtech, accelerated rapidly and we experienced both the advantages and the challenges on a large scale in real-time. What were the lessons learned and where does the Edtech industry go from here?SEGMENT 2 with Matt Phillips, starting at 18:30: Most of us know Waze as a beloved directions app that get us where we want to go. But did you also know that it is also a marketing tool for small business? Learn how small businesses take advantage of Waze for their marketing and drive traffic to their location.SEGMENT 3 with Case Kenny, starting at 36:15: Using journals to capture thoughts and feelings is not a new concept. But with mental health issues on the rise, it is time to take a closer look at how each of us can add this tool to our mental health toolbelt. Case Kenny created a podcast and business around this, and he’s here to share how exactly journaling can help us with mindfulness, self-awareness, and feelings of life satisfaction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Alison Levine, starting at 0:00: Leading a small business is full of challenges, and navigating them can be daunting. Sometimes it never feels like you’ll reach “the top of the mountain.” Alison Levine is a history-making adventurer who served as Team Captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition. She shares lessons for small business owners and leaders on how to lead teams in extreme environments.SEGMENT 2 with Laurence Sotsky, starting at 19:45: As relief from the pandemic, there are a lot of federal tax credits that small businesses are eligible for that they know nothing about - and therefore don’t take advantage of. One is called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and we share what you need to know about claiming this tax credit this year.SEGMENT 3 with John Brandon, starting at 37:00: We all struggle with productivity. For whatever reason, people refuse to block out the distractions and confuse being productive with being busy. Here is a 7-minute productivity solution that can help you get done what’s most important.Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Sharon Lechter, starting at 0:00: Too many entrepreneurs push off planning for the sale of their business until the last moment. What can you be doing now as a small business owner to prepare for exiting your small business rich?SEGMENT 2 with Bill Sanders, starting at 18:33: There are many ways to negotiate. You can use hardball tactics or use principled negotiation techniques like in the book Getting to Yes. But my next guest says there is a third way that works best in business and it’s called Creative Conflict. What’s the process for this method of negotiating?SEGMENT 3 with James Chapman, starting at 36:45: What is the future of networking if it is no longer in person and so many people work for themselves or as freelancers?Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Stacy Marx, starting at 0:00: The pandemic forced small business owners to speed up their own digital transformation. What are the top trends that you need to take advantage of and what mistakes do you need to avoid? SEGMENT 2 with Ali Tamaseb, starting at 20:15: What makes a successful startup? Ali Tamaseb has the largest dataset ever collected and analyzed on startups that helps us understand what separated those that became billion-dollar mega empires with those that did not.SEGMENT 3 with Steven Rosenthal, starting at 38:15: The Merger and Acquisition (M&A) business is skyrocketing. Learn why now is the right time to sell your business because of coming tax changes, and why it's a good time for buyers as well.Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Michele Wucker, starting at 0:00: As small business owners, we take risks every day… but did you know that you have your own unique risk fingerprint? What does this say about you and the type of risks you will take and those you won’t? Learn what you can do to improve your relationship with risk and the culture around risk inside your company.SEGMENT 2 with David Bradford and Carole Robin, starting at 19:00: The pandemic of 2020 put a strain on a lot of personal and business relationships as we were shut inside and all of use made personal decisions to keep ourselves safe. What is the best way to reboot those relationships now that the pandemic may be coming to an end?SEGMENT 3 with Gloria L. Williams, starting at 37:45: Can you build a company based on a tweet from Oprah Winfrey? Well yes you can because this next guest did just that! Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Eric Dahan, starting at 0:00: Influencer marketing used to be very simple- you paid a spokesperson to represent your brand. Now, there are thousands of micro-influencers that brands use to promote their products on social media. How can small businesses make influencers work for their brand?SEGMENT 2 with Emily Golden, starting at 17:00: How can you motivate and retain your employees after a very long year out of the office? What do your employees need from you as a leader beyond assignments and promotions? We share what leaders should be doing right now to connect with their team members to help ensure they stick around.SEGMENT 3 with Rich Michi, starting at 35:15: I am always surprised how many people have fear of negotiating anything in business, whether it’s compensation, a sale, or terms with a vendor. What are the keys for you to become a better negotiator so you can negotiate to win in business? Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Troy Henikoff, starting at 0:00: What if you could create predictability across every aspect of your business – including your growth? Troy Henikoff says building repeatable revenue and creating predictable growth is all about knowing the levers in your business. He’s here to explain how.SEGMENT 2 with Jeffrey Korzenik, starting at 19:30: As unemployment goes down, it is once again hard to find people to fill entry level positions. Where can small business owners turn to find talent?SEGMENT 3 with Jessica Moser, starting at 36:00: It should come as no surprise that your employees are feeling anxious, depressed, and burnt out. This means that employee loyalty is on the decline. Jessica Moser is here with MetLife’s 19th annual employee trend study to share what small business owners need to be aware of so they can take action now.Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Chris Cicchinelli, starting at 0:00: How do you grow a $1M business your mom started and take it to $350M? Chris Cicchinelli joined his mother's business when she asked him for help growing her female-centric company. But what made him think he could be successful? And how did he actually do it?SEGMENT 2 with Kevin McArdle, starting at 17:00: Some of the hottest businesses are the ones that operate on a subscription model, such as many software as a service (SAAS) businesses do. They sell the customer once and the customer continues paying every month. What are strong markers of success for these types of businesses and what strategies lead to growth? SEGMENT 3 with Tiffany Hughes, starting at 35:45: Divorce under any circumstances is a messy and ugly thing. But it gets worse when you have a small business and you’re divorcing your business partner or your business partner is your spouse. Tiffany Hughes is here to help small businesses navigate these messy challenges, and hopefully prevent them from happening in the first place.Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1, starting at 0:00: Trust and credibility are under attack throughout our society and this cynicism hurts every small business, regardless of their industry. What can a small business do to counter this trend and build trust with their customers and prospects?SEGMENT 2, starting at 18:30: Most small business owners are ill prepared for retirement. They expect selling their business will fund it, but unfortunately this often never happens. What should small business owners be doing to fund and prepare for retirement instead?SEGMENT 3, starting at 37:00: The best bosses I have ever had were all women, but many women struggle with their leadership style – they think it has to be like their male counterparts in order to succeed. What can help women break out of that mindset?Sponsored by AT&T BusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.