The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Maëlle Gavet: While there are a lot of amazing things that technology has brought to the world, there are also a lot of things that are questionable, especially in terms of how they’ve improve humanity. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of big tech, and if there is a solution to be found.SEGMENT 2 with Mark and Katrina Parris: What’s it like to run a retail store and a community center for local artists in NYC during the pandemic? Mark and Katrina share their experience.SEGMENT 3 with Paul Jarman: Your ability to connect with your customers digitally during COVID will determine if your company survives this pandemic. How do we connect with our customers online effectively?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome 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 Reeves Wiedeman: Not too long ago, we looked at WeWork as another unicorn success story like Google, Facebook and Instagram. But The New York Times called the company's failed effort to go public and related turmoil, "an implosion unlike any other in the history of start-ups.” How did this happen?SEGMENT 2 with Evian Gutman: For most of us, COVID-19 has been the biggest problem that has ever happened to our small business. But COVID-19 also presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. How can our businesses capitalize on this?SEGMENT 3 with Robin Wilson: The home remodeling and design segment is hot hot hot as people nest and work to improve their homes. What’s it like to work in this industry and what does it take to succeed?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome 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 Erik Qualman: Most of us are finding it very difficult to focus while working from home where there are so many distractions. My next guest says he has the answer.SEGMENT 2 with Michael Bernoff: Let’s face it, most of the things we do every day are average: the way we operate our business, the decisions we make, and the people we hire. How do you break out of your average?SEGMENT 3 with Chip Hamann: The risks to small business have increased substantially with the COVID-19 Pandemic. How can small business owners best deal with these increased risks in addition to the traditional risks they faced prior to the pandemic? Sponsored by HR DirectBecome 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: It is no surprise that depression and anxiety are up to record levels during the pandemic. What can we do to deal with these feelings?SEGMENT 2: Customer loyalty is the lifeblood of the American small business. We rely on repeat customers for economic sustainability and future planning. So what do consumers prioritize when finding go-to professional service providers?SEGMENT 3: Even before the pandemic, small business employees and employers were dealing with the effects of an increasingly complex work-life reality. With COVID-19 driving a “living at work lifestyle”, work-life reality is as complex as ever. How can we best manage this lifestyle and the “always on” work culture?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome 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 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.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

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

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

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

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

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