The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Bill Flynn: It’s always been true that most businesses fail. Now, even more will fail as a result of COVID-19. Can we take the guesswork out of which small businesses will succeed and which will fail?SEGMENT 2 with Jaime Lizotte: In case you haven’t noticed, this is a presidential election year. This country is as divided as it ever has been and it’s no surprise that this divisiveness is spreading into businesses and virtual offices. What rules should be in place around discussing politics at the office?SEGMENT 3 with Steve Vamos: In March of this year, the game changed for all small business owners. With the outbreak of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns across the US, we discuss the new tools and resources that small business owners need to be successful. Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Jeffrey Hayzlett: The world is always changing and you need to be able to adapt. If your small business is solely focused on surviving, it’s not enough. You need to be in the mindset of making your small business thrive. Jeffrey shares the five things you need to focus on to make your small business thrive.SEGMENT 2 with Chris Brooks: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of small businesses are having a hard time finding customers to buy their products. But there is a flip side to this as well. What happens when you sell a product like ventilators and the demand for your product skyrockets? How do you handle those challenges to scale quickly and efficiently?SEGMENT 3 with Meritxell Garcia Roig: The word of the year seems to be empathy. With hundreds of thousands of people dying of COVID-10 and millions losing their jobs and homes, we all need to show more empathy. Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Professor Mauro Guillen: In the business world, we often look into our crystal ball to make strategic decisions. With black swan events like COVID-19, it becomes a bit hazier than usual, but Professor Mauro Guillen says COVID-19 is accelerating trends that were already in motion. Learn what will the world look like in 10 years and how will this affect small business.SEGMENT 2 with Stelios Valavanis: Cybersecurity has always been a big problem for small business owners. They are targeted by hackers more than any other segment because they are the most vulnerable. The risk has now multiplied with COVID-19 and so many people working from home. What steps do small businesses need to take to secure their business?SEGMENT 3 with Alex Carroll: What do you do when your business shuts down overnight as a result of COVID-19? You PIVOT! But how? Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: 2020 will probably go down as one of the worst years for small business owners in their memory. But like most things, disruptions bring opportunity and there always is a silver lining. Carissa Reiniger, founder of Small Business Silver Lining, is here to share the silver lining and the new definition of success for small business in this difficult time.SEGMENT 2: No sector has been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. Most were closed for a period of time, and now that states are reopening, many are forced to operate at reduced capacity. What are the keys to restaurants surviving under these new conditions? Here to help is Jason Westhoff, the President of Cousins Subs. SEGMENT 3: One of the great things that I have seen come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is small business owners pulling together and large corporations assisting them. My next guest is involved in one of those programs. Eleni Stefanopoulos is Head of Curation at Ulule.Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: We all deal with disappointment, especially now during this pandemic. But as a Major League Baseball player, how do you deal with a career ending injury and then propel yourself to one of the most powerful sports agents? Nez Balelo is here to share his experience with reinventing himself & leading on and off the field. SEGMENT 2: How do you organize your life to keep your sanity and productivity during a pandemic? Here to help is Sophie Chiche is the founder and curator of Lifebyme.com and becurrent, a simple, proven, step-by-step process that moves you from point a to point b, towards all the things that matter to you.SEGMENT 3: How do adults make new friends in the COVID-19 pandemic? My next guest thinks he has the solution. Michael Pleasants is the founder of Qiirky, a new social networking app to help people meet new friends.Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: It has traditionally been very difficult for minority entrepreneurs to find financing for their business. So where can they turn now during this pandemic when their businesses need it most? Here to help is Rohit Arora, the CEO of Biz2Credit.SEGMENT 2: One of the most important organizations that has always helped small business is SCORE. With their 300+ chapters and 10,000+ volunteers, they are there when entrepreneurs need help. Now during this pandemic, their assistance is needed more than ever. My next guest is Bridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association.SEGMENT 3: The COVID-19 pandemic has limited our ability to go about our normal routines. For many of us, that means a lot of our days look very similar, and that can put us into a funk! How can you fight the funk? Here to help is Coach Micheal Burt who is considered “America’s Coach”.Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: Are you using the right tools to run your business? With the right systems and processes in place, you can run your business more profitably and manage cash flow uncertainty more successfully. Here to help us figure out what this looks like on the financial side of our business is Tony Ward is the President of Xero for the Americas.SEGMENT 2: One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make when they start out or when they want to pivot is that they go too broad. They want to be everything to everybody because they figure they’ll get more sales that way. My next guest shares that you actually have to focus on a narrow niche to be successful, and she illustrates that with her own product. Alice Vaughn is the (in)famous creator of Offensive Crayons, an adults-only box of crayons for the wildly artistic with a healthy sense of humor.SEGMENT 3: I think it’s fair to say that the black swan event known as the COVID-19 Pandemic has shifted many peoples’ career paths in the last five months. Here to help us navigate these uncharted times from the perspective of lifeboats on the Titanic is executive coach Maggie Craddock.Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: It used to be that entrepreneurs would need to move out to Silicon Valley to start their companies, but that’s simply not the case anymore. Startup activity is humming in Atlanta, Detroit, Denver, Kansas City, Nashville, Indianapolis, and more. What does it take for a city to become a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem? Here to help is Brad Feld, a prominent leader in the startup community and an expert on building entrepreneurial ecosystems.SEGMENT 2: Two events are coming together right now that are forcing every company to reassess their marketing: COVID19 and the Black Lives Matters movement. How is this going to change how companies approach talking to customers? Here to explain is Andre Filip, the CEO and Founder of E-L-A, a global creative advertising agency headquartered in Los Angeles.SEGMENT 3: What do addicts and leaders have in common? Michael Brody-Waite, award-winning entrepreneur and author of “Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts” is here to share the tools he learned in his 12-step rehab program that helped him become a successful business leader.Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: One of the hottest topics in small business right now is how to manage a remote workforce. While people have been working remotely for years, it has never been a situation where everyone is working remotely until COVID-19. Here to help small businesses understand all the rules and regulations your business still needs to comply with is Jaime Lizotte at ComplyRight.SEGMENT 2: With the worldwide pandemic, it seems that being outside is the only safe place to be now. Here to talk about how we can shift to outdoor cities is John Judge, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club.SEGMENT 3: One of the biggest questions on most small business owners’ minds is how to reopen successfully during COVID-19. Here to help is Liz Sara is Chair of the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC).Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: In the past, businesses rarely took sides on social issues. Nowadays, in this highly divided world, more small businesses are taking a strong stance on at least one particular issue. In fact, my guest Mike Goldman says you MUST take a side, and he’s here to explain why.SEGMENT 2: How are small businesses handling the ups and downs of the COVID 19 pandemic? A good place to begin to understand this is the Small Business Coronavirus Impact Poll by MetLife and the US Chamber of Commerce. Here to tell us the results is Jessica Moser who is Senior Vice President, Small Business Solutions at MetLife.SEGMENT 3: In small business, you want to be able to identify problems and find solutions quickly, but you need to be careful; jumping to conclusions (and solutions) can actually damage your organization and waste resources. Here to help us identify the right problem to solve is Dan Markovitz who makes organizations more profitable by improving operations and execution.Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.