The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with John DeSimone: What motivates Gen Z and Millennials to start their own businesses? Do they actually have an advantage as entrepreneurs with their familiarity with technology?SEGMENT 2 with Dr. Heather Moore: The pandemic threw a lot of workout routines out of whack. What is the best way to start the habit of exercise, either for the first time or after a long period of absence, now that we need to wear something besides sweatpants?SEGMENT 3 with Zane Smith: As employees head back to the office and customers back into stores, there are a lot of legal issues that can come up for small businesses. We tackle some commonly asked questions: Can you require masks and/or vaccines for employees? Can employees or customers sue you if they contract COVID-19 at your location?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 Sean and Thora Dowdell: During the height of the pandemic, a lot of small business owners pulled back to preserve their capital. Sean and Thora Dowdell did the opposite- they risked all but some reserve capital to remodel and improve their stores and keep their hard-earned brand identity strong and their staff intact.SEGMENT 2 with Victoria Jones: It’s hard to believe that about 15 months ago, the unemployment rate was at a record 15%. Now the number one problem small businesses are having is finding qualified team members.SEGMENT 3 with Leslie Tayne: New reports came out that in June that inflation rose 5% - the most since 2008. What does a small business owner need to know and what can they do about it?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 Kenneth Cukier: There is a common expression that says “there is no truth outside yourself.” We need to realize that everything we see in the world is viewed through our own point of view. What are the positive and negative implications of that for your business?SEGMENT 2 with Michelle Boulé: How much time do you give employees in your company to work on projects THEY think will most benefit the company? Your answer could really affect your employees’ happiness and the level of productivity and innovation in your company.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 Robert J. Lefkowitz, starting at 0:00: When we’re young, there’s so much pressure to figure out what we want to be when we grow up. But as we know, life doesn’t often work out the way we plan. Dr. Robert Lefkowitz is here to share that the sooner we let go and take life as it comes, the better. That’s how we discover where we’re meant to be.SEGMENT 2 with Sharon Miller, starting at 19:45: The challenges that small business owners faced during the pandemic were many… but what are the new challenges they face during recovery?SEGMENT 3 with Opher Kahane, starting at 37:45: COVID-19 massively accelerated an already fast-growing e-commerce market, and according to Opher Kahane, this will not change or slow down post-pandemic.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 Tom Stern: You probably hate sales. You think it’s “low” or “beneath you”. Deep down you may believe if you have the best product or service in the marketplace, it will “sell itself”. More likely, you don’t like sales because you have a fear of rejection. How do we overcome all the anxiety and negative feelings so we can actually sell our way to success?SEGMENT 2 with Mike Chen: What is the future of remote work beyond the pandemic? Will people ever come back to the office? Will productivity, creativity, delegation, and company culture survive if remote work continues?SEGMENT 3 with Melissa G Wilson: Many people say that everyone has at least one book inside of them, and for small business owners, a book can be a great marketing tool for their company. What do small business owners need to know about today’s world of publishing?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 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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com