The Small Business Radio Show

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

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

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

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

SEGMENT 1: Almost 10 years ago, the Lean Startup movement was born. After the Great Recessions, entrepreneurs found a better way to launch a business without tons of money. Here to explain the concepts of Lean and how it can help today’s businesses through the pandemic is the Father of Modern Entrepreneurship, Steve Blank.SEGMENT 2: Millions of people everyday attempt to get into music, and be the next big superstar. So how do you actually become financially successful in the music industry and how has COVID 19 affected that process? Here to share his experience is up-and-coming musician Roland Faunte.SEGMENT 3: With more people working from home, business and personal lives are getting merged more than ever. This is also pushing the boundaries of what level of privacy can be expected by employees and consumers. Here to help again is Raju Vegesna, the Chief Evangelist at Zoho.Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome 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: Great leadership is what’s needed during this pandemic. But what exactly does this look like? Here to help is Keith Ferrazzi, the founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a management consulting and team coaching company that works with many of the world’s biggest corporations.SEGMENT 2: It has been a difficult transition to having staff members go from the office to working from their homes. Leaders were used to their team being all in one place and everyone knew the rules when you were at the office. But what happens now when your team is working from home? Here to help is Jaime Lizotte, HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager at ComplyRightSEGMENT 3: For many of us, both business and personal travel stopped in March of this year as many of us are staying home in an effort to stay safe. What does the future of travel look like? Here to help is Lindsay Myers, a Los Angeles-based budget travel and lifestyle expert.Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome 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: There is no doubt that this pandemic will stress every small business in many ways. How can you figure out if your company will be one that survives and thrives? Here to share the stress test for your business is long-time entrepreneur Jay Goltz. SEGMENT 2: To say that these are turbulent times is an understatement. In addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, protests erupted from the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. I have not said much about this on social media, but many people and brands have. Here to help us sort out how to handle this is John Lawson is the “go-to” authority when it comes to online selling success in the Digital Age.SEGMENT 3: Staying in and social distancing have put a strain on many relationships. Many forecasts predict that when this is all over, divorces will be up and new births will be way down. Here to share her expertise and insight on love and law gained from her decades-long career as a divorce lawyer and wife is Leslie Montanile of the law firm Hausner & Montanile.Sponsored by HR Direct and NextivaBecome 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: Now that basically all of our meetings are virtual, small business owners need to learn how to look their best on video calls and in videos that they make. This is not as easy or natural as it seems. Here to help is Kellsie Moore who is an actress and on-camera expert for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. SEGMENT 2: During this time of unprecedented change, communication with our customers is critical. Most businesses benefit from communicating with their customers more not less. Your customer will have questions about your service and any issues they face are now more critical than ever. Here to help with how to make these communications benefit your business is Matt Metzger, Vice President of CX Solutions for Mitel. SEGMENT 3: This is certainly a stressful time for everyone as we are spending a lot of time indoors and seeing few people. One of the ways that many are coping with these new restrictions is through meditation. Here to help us find our Zen is Richard L. Haight who is the founder of the Total Embodiment Method (TEM), which is an awareness training system designed to integrate meditation into one's daily life.Sponsored by Mitel and ThryvBecome 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: The SBA just released their first guidance on how to fill out the Payment Protection Plan (PPP) loan forgiveness application, and unfortunately… it’s complicated. It is eleven pages and small business owners are worried and overwhelmed. Here to help is Ami Kassar, the founder and chief executive officer of Multifunding LLC.SEGMENT 2: A gut reaction for many small businesses during difficult times is to cut back all their marketing to save money. But this means you stop actively communicating with customers and prospects, and that could be a big mistake. Here to help us figure out the right balance is Elma Beganovich, mega influencer and founder of the digital agency A&E.SEGMENT 3: This is an economic downturn like we have never seen in the US. That means it can also be the quickest recovery we have ever seen. Grant Freeman, Vice President of Client Success at Thryv, is here to share how your small business should prepare for an economic surge.Sponsored by Mitel and ThryvBecome 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 are finally moving toward the reopening of small businesses in this country. But as you invite customers and employees back, what happens if they get COVID 19 in your office or retail location? Here to help with that question is attorney Eric Swan.SEGMENT 2: The political process in the United States is a total mess. Here with a better solution for how we vote is Katherine M. Gehl, business leader and the coauthor of “THE POLITICS INDUSTRY” with HBS Professor Michael Porter.SEGMENT 3: Every business has a brand promise - something that the customer is expecting when they use your product or service. How can a small business recover when the promise is broken? Here to help is Troy Nix, author of “Eternal Impact: Inspire Greatness in Yourself and Others”.Sponsored by Mitel and ThryvBecome 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