The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1: It seems like the only thing that is on people’s minds is the coronavirus and the sinking of the stock market. People today are feeling increasingly ungrounded and need something to counter the anxiety that uncertainty triggers. Here to help is Margie Warrell who draws on her background in Fortune 500 business, coaching and psychology to embolden people to lead themselves and others to better outcomes.SEGMENT 2: The coronavirus is rocking the business world. The stock market is in free fall, the airlines and travel destinations are losing billions, and trade shows and public events are cancelled. Like any other emergency, you need to develop a contingency plan for the corona economy. Here is how to prepare to protect your company from the effects of coronavirus.SEGMENT 3: Now is the time to get creative with marketing strategies. One little known technique that can bring in big returns are contests. How do you organize and run one? Carolyn Wilman (aka @TheContestQueen) works with companies to create and market viral winning promotions that maximize their ROI and loyal customers.Sponsored by 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

The founder of Travelocity, Terry Jones, tells us how to beat this latest disruption.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: There are plenty of people out there that are really good at making money, but not good at investing it for the future. Here to help is financial activist and educator Timothy Sykes who, at the age of 22, Sykes became a self-made millionaire when he turned his Bar Mitzvah gift money of $12k into $1.65 million short selling penny stocks. SEGMENT 2: A lot of small businesses are taking the brunt of this economic shutdown. They are laying people off by the hundreds of thousands. In some cases, owners are losing their life savings with their businesses shut down. But the Federal Government passed a $2 trillion assistance program last week with billions allocated to small business. Here talk about the programs that the federal government has to help small business is Senator Marco Rubio from Florida, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.SEGMENT 3: With so many people working remotely now, what does the future of meetings look like? Here to help is Cory Treffiletti who is a successful marketer, author, entrepreneur, and student of popular culture with a deep background in digital dating back to 1994.Sponsored by 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

A lot of small business are taking the brunt of this economic shutdown. That's why the federal government passed a $2 trillion assistance program with billions allocated to small business. Here to talk about the federal programs is Senator Marco Rubio.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: Many of us become small business owners by accident. We never set out to be a small business owner, but along the way things happen that lead us down that path – we’re frustrated with our bosses, we get laid off, we want more control over our time, and so on. Accidental entrepreneur Marcus Babcock is here to share what he’s learned about running a business and which tools he would (and would not) use again to help him.SEGMENT 2: The good news about digital marketing is that you can easily find out what’s working and what’s not working, and you can know what the return is for the money spent. The bad news is that digital marketing can often be a black hole where a lot of dollars go in and not many come out. Here to help is RJ Huebert, founder of HBT Digital Consulting, which specializes in search engine and social media marketing.SEGMENT 3: One of the best ways for prospects to find your business on the internet is through a search engine. But how do you make sure that you show up on the search results page when they are looking? Here to help is Chris Rodgers, founder and CEO of the specialized SEO agency Colorado SEO PROS.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, and vCitaBecome 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 at least one overlooked component to small business success and it’s something we don’t get enough of: sleep. For many of us, when we don’t get enough sleep, we aren’t at our best. Here to help is coach and mentor Giles Watkins, author of “POSITIVE SLEEP: A Holistic Approach to Resolve Sleep Issues and Transform Your Life”.SEGMENT 2: Too many small business owners have no idea what their company is worth until they want to sell it. My next guest says that’s way too late! Here to help owners know what their business is worth is David Fein, entrepreneur and co-founder of ValuSource.SEGMENT 3: When you start a business, one of the first critical questions is how you are going to leverage technology. Are you going to add applications as you need them or are you going to have a long-term strategy? Here to help you figure out your technology needs is Erik Day is Vice President & GM, North America Small Business at Dell.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, and vCitaBecome 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

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: Securing funding and resources as a women or minority entrepreneur has always been difficult. Elizabeth Gore aims to change all that with the company she co-founded, Alice. SEGMENT 2: Empathy and compassion used to take second place to profit in business. But now, they are becoming the focus of business as the customer experience becomes the key element to attract and retain customers. Maria Ross, founder of the brand consultancy Red Slice, is here to help us balance all these things. SEGMENT 3: One of my clients always reminds me that perception is reality. My next guest emphasizes that it’s not what you say, it’s what they hear. As a small biz owner, how do you bridge that gap? Here to help is Lee Hartley Carter, president of language strategy firm maslansky + partners.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, vCita and Blue Summit SuppliesBecome 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 best way to succeed today and guarantee long term success as an entrepreneur is to become a subject matter expert or thought leader. This is because selling is now about educating the prospect and customer. Here to show you how you can become an expert is Dorie Clark who helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world.SEGMENT 2: Family business is big business. 90% of U.S. business are family owned or controlled and family businesses generate 50% of the GNP. However, family businesses struggle with longevity. Less than 1/3 of family businesses survive the transition from first to second generation ownership and about half don’t survive the transition from second to third. Here to help is Rochelle Clarke, founder and CEO of Succession Strength, a company that keeps good businesses in business for generations.SEGMENT 3: Half of small businesses in the US fail within five years. But, there’s one trend, according to my guest, that will boost the survival rate of businesses over the next decade. Here to help businesses be successful is Ben Richmond, US Country Manager at Xero. Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, and vCitaBecome 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: Tom Golisano built a $30 billion company with $3000 and a credit card. How did he do it and what wisdom does he have to share with entrepreneurs starting their first company?SEGMENT 2: What does behavioral science have to do with small business? For starters, its principles can help you bring out the best in your people by motivating them to unleash their potential. Charlotte Blank, chief behavioral officer of Maritz, is here to explain how this works.SEGMENT 3: Thirty million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes and the number of patients is continuing to grow. Many lose hope after a diagnosis, don’t know how to manage their disease, don’t have local access to doctors who can help with diabetes or simply don’t take medication at all. David Weingard is here to share how his experience with Type 1 diabetes inspired him to create Cecelia Health to help others struggling with the disease.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, vCita and Blue Summit SuppliesBecome 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