The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Keri Cusick: During this pandemic, Amazon usage has soared- but so has the number of small business owners selling their products through Amazon. How exactly can small businesses leverage Amazon and their massive audience & vast resources to grow their companies in 2021?SEGMENT 2 with Seth David: In a recession, the first thing that goes down is cash flow; there is less credit available and customers take longer to pay. How can you boost your cash flow during COVID?SEGMENT 3 with Faiza Hughell: Now more than ever small business owners have to get to know their customers because their needs are constantly changing. How can we stay on top of this and make our small businesses truly customer-centric?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with TJ Fox: Digital transformation has been a key to success in the COVID economy. How are large corporations reaching out to small businesses to help with digital transformation?SEGMENT 2 with Shellye Archambeau: How do you succeed as a woman of color in a white male dominated business world? My next guest is a fantastic example of someone that did just that, and she has some great advice to share.SEGMENT 3 with Rhonda Abrams: There a common thread that all small businesses have executed to survive and thrive in the pandemic. What is it and what are some actionable tips to make money, save money, find new customers, and deal with the stresses you're facing?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Sal Melilli: It’d be hard to come by someone in U.S. that has not been to or heard of the restaurant chain Hooters. Now this iconic brand is introducing a new concept: Hoots Wings. Why a new concept and why introduce it during a pandemic?SEGMENT 2 with Jaime Lizotte: For a few years now, there has been a rise in the existence of contingent workforces. What exactly is a contingent workforce and how are they different or similar to independent contractors? What do companies need to know about contingent workers in particular to stay in compliance?SEGMENT 3 with Jamie Notter: Now is the time of year where many management teams meet annually to decide their new strategy for the year. Should they even do that this year? Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Patrick Colletti: We all know what it means to be a founder of a business, but what is a Refounder? How can you be one?SEGMENT 2 with Seth Kaplowitz: 2020 was a rough year for small businesses. We now know that we need to build a business with a longevity plan in place. How can you look beyond what’s happening day-to-day and remain focused on both exit and financing opportunities?SEGMENT 3 with Ed Michael Reggie: One industry that has never been covered on this radio show is the funeral industry. It’s quite an interesting business that will never lose its customer base. What are the innovations happening in this space?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Guido Schultz: All small businesses go out of business for the same reason- they run out of cash. It’s the life blood of every company. With the COVID-19 pandemic, every company has pressure on their cash flow as sales and payments slow down. What can small businesses do to preserve cash?SEGMENT 2 with Mike Pugh: Customers no longer just want to buy your stuff. They expect in addition to whatever product or service you are selling they expect an outstanding experience. How can small businesses best give the customer the experience they’re looking for?SEGMENT 3 with Brian Volk-Weiss: As a small business owner you will undoubtedly face difficult times. What can we learn from Captain Kirk that can help us pull through?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: When you own a business for 20 years, you’re going to have a lot of ups and downs. Here to share his experience is Scott Jordan, founder of SCOTTEVEST, the world’s best travel clothing company.SEGMENT 2: The holy grail for many small business owners is selling their business. Unfortunately, eight out of ten businesses fail. Either they have not been able to articulate their value or fail because of poor financial records in due diligence. How does one actually sell their business successfully?SEGMENT 3: Many segments have been hit hard during the pandemic, but one huge industry that has been severely affected is bowling centers. How can they survive and thrive during this time?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: Having a digital presence during this pandemic is essential for communicating and doing business with your customers. What specific things can you be doing to increase your digital presence, stand out online, and reach new customers this year?SEGMENT 2: Emotional health struggles are at an all-time high during this pandemic…with so many of us isolated and our businesses struggling, it has hit many of us hard. What can we do if we’re struggling with mental health issues or know someone who is?SEGMENT 3: What does it take to launch and build a successful podcast? Long-time veteran of television and radio, and now host of a very successful podcast, Ralph Sutton is here to share his experience and best practices.Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Ingrid Vanderveldt: We have a real problem in the U.S. around supplier diversity and the significant discrepancy between allocated spend on women-owned businesses. What can these businesses do to secure more contracts to close the gap? SEGMENT 2 with Steve Shwartz: Since artificial intelligence has become the latest tech buzzword, do we have reason to worry that the depictions of evil robots and killer computers we see in the movies will soon be a reality? SEGMENT 3 with Katelyn Hamilton: Where a lot of small business owners fall down is setting up processes and automating the backend of their business and they don’t realize how much this is costing them. Where is the best place to start?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Rita Clifton: Many of us have experienced what is called “imposter syndrome” - where we doubt our talents and are afraid of being exposed as a “fraud”. This can particularly affect small business owners, and it’s often limiting, but we’ll show you how it can actually be used to your advantage. SEGMENT 2 with Devin Marks: TED talks are known for their insightful storytelling – what if you could bring that skill to your next Zoom meeting? SEGMENT 3 with Martin Holland: Many small business owners work really hard but still don’t have any money. What is the solution to this profit problem?Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Sarah Y. Tse: Many small business owners have to learn the hard way. It’s only through adversity and failure that we find out what we need to know. Many small business setbacks happened to Sarah Tse as an entrepreneur- personal trials, business losses, legal challenges, and more- and she’s here to share her experience.SEGMENT 2 with Jaime Lizotte: It’s that time of year that every small business owner dreads: tax time. Unfortunately, there are also some new tax forms this year. What are they and when do we need to file them by?SEGMENT 3 with Lil Roberts: What can small business owners do to control their finances during the pandemic when so many things seem to be beyond their control? Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.