The Small Business Radio Show

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

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

SEGMENT 1: Prospects and clients want proof. One of the best ways to do this is to publish a case study to show prospective clients how people just like them have been successful with your product or service. What are the key points of the customer story you want to cover for a great case study and what are the common case study mistakes you want to avoid? Here to help is Brian McCarthy who is a direct-response copywriter that specializes in case studies.SEGMENT 2: Part of being a small business owner is to know how to have tough conversations with team members, customers and vendors. It’s tempting to avoid having these tough conversations but that can lead to additional damage. How exactly should we approach these tough conversations? Scott Miller, host of On Leadership With Scott Miller sponsored by Franklin Covey, is here to help.SEGMENT 3: Having remote staff can be incredibly beneficial for your small business. But it’s also one of the biggest challenges. How do you motivate a team you don’t physically see? How do you measure their performance? Here to help is Teresa Douglas, co-author of “Working Remotely: Secrets to Success for Employees on Distributed Teams”.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: For many small business owners, starting a business is a dream of financial freedom; doing what they love and working when they want. Unfortunately, more often, it becomes a personal prison where they are required to work more hours than any job they’ve ever had and serve customers they dislike. How do you identify if starting a business will be a personal prison or financial freedom for you? David Neagle, founder of Life Is Now, Inc, discusses four questions every aspiring small business owner needs to ask in order to set themselves up for success.SEGMENT 2: Many companies are battling dysfunctional cultures that are holding them back, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Doug Brooks, author of “If This Book Doesn't Help, It Might be You”, shares how to correct dysfunctional corporate culture, including the actions (and inactions), people and processes that contribute to negative cultures.SEGMENT 3: One of the biggest barriers to our success is that we do not hold ourselves accountable and we are not accountable to others around us - our team, our customers and our vendors. Bobby Glen James, an Accountability Leadership keynote speaker, is here to share why we don’t do the things we say we’re going to, and how we can change that.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: There's no lack of people out there telling you to go find your passion and dream big. But why does it seem like when we try, we end up feeling more lost and overwhelmed than when we started? Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs, wants you to rethink everything you've been told about finding your passion and following your dreams. As she says, you're never going to find your passion because your passion and purpose are something you build--actively--day by day.SEGMENT 2: One of the technologies that will affect your small business the most every day is artificial intelligence (AI). Here to explain how it will impact your business is Chris Duffey, the Head of AI Innovation and Strategy at Adobe.SEGMENT 3: With all the changes to the economy and the presidential tariffs, what is the state of small biz in rural America? My guest, Becky McCray, is the best expert in this area. She is a lifelong small-town entrepreneur and is the co-founder of Save Your Town.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