The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1: A lot of us enjoy reality TV, but we can’t forget that the people that are featured in the shows are real people with real lives that go way past the 60 minutes we may be watching them. Here to talk about the real side of one of the most popular reality shows on Netflix is Coach Jason Brown from Last Chance U.SEGMENT 2: Companies that sell products in peoples’ homes friend to friend are alive and well in the age of Amazon and retail Armageddon. How do you successfully grow a company like this to $200M in sales? This is exactly what Chris Cicchinelli, CEO and President of Pure Romance, did with very intimate products and he’s here to share his experience.SEGMENT 3: What happens to you as a small business owner or indivudual if you can’t pay your back taxes? Ignoring the IRS and not doing anything is not a good solution. Here to help is Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, who shares exactly what you should do when you receive a letter or notice from the IRS.Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, Jobber and LinkedInBecome 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 today, especially with technology, we are addicted to distraction. Even when we don’t have a distraction, we actually go looking for one! So how do we control our attention and focus on what we need to get done in business and in life? Here to help is Nir Eyal who is a lecturer, an international bestseller and author of “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.”SEGMENT 2: The 800 pound gorilla in the room in retail is Amazon. They just recently announced they are investing $15B to attract more small business owners to their platform. But what can small businesses do to stand out from Amazon? Many are focusing on their in-store experiences. Here to help small business owners do that well is Leigh Sevin who is the co-founder of Endear, the first-ever Outbound Retailing platform.SEGMENT 3: People with disabilities make up 19% of the population and, if recognized as a formal minority group, it would be the largest minority group in the U.S. Nadine Vogel is here to help small businesses understand how those with special needs are strong candidates for employment. Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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 in the “Age of Anxiety” as we try to alleviate major social problems around the world. Governments worldwide are backing off from taking responsibility for these social issues, but the good news is that corporations are taking more responsibility to solve them outside of what they traditionally sell, and customers are on board. World-renowned author and professor Philip Kotler is here guide businesses in their purpose beyond profits: advancing the Common Good.SEGMENT 2: As we all stay in our homes longer, one of the careers that is flourishing is being a handyman. Like my family, there is no limit to clients that need help. But how does a person that is great at fixing everything, run the business side of their company? Here to help is Ryann Tuttle of Best Handyman Boston.SEGMENT 3: What it means to be an African American entrepreneur in 2019 with a booming economy but in the Age of Trump and Black Lives Matter? Here to give us his personal perspective is Sunny Akhigbe is the founder of Sunny Biggy Fitness.Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: If you have watched my video series “Everything I Never Told You”, you know one lesson is on “Everyone Sells”, including you as the owner. Dr. Cindy McGovern agrees. She is known as the First Lady of Sales and is the author of “Every Job is a Sales Job: How to Use the Art of Selling to Win at Work”.SEGMENT 2: As partner in a highly respected global consulting firm leading international mergers and earning seven figures, Tom was at the top of his game. Then an illness left him unable to work for years. Tom Eddington shares what he learned about work and life, and how it all connects to an essential skill he calls “conscious leadership”.SEGMENT 3: Embracing intelligent automation is the key to the future of any small business owners’ success. We no longer can afford to have administrative tasks inside our company take up our time or our employees’ time; we need smart AI to automate our tasks and processes. Here to help us connect and automate the work apps we use every day is Wade Foster, CEO and co-founder of Zapier.Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: Culture is a word that gets thrown around a lot in small business as a key element to success. But what is it exactly? And how do we create it and use it effectively? Josh Levine, the best-selling author of “Great Mondays” is here to help.SEGMENT 2: Of the 27 million small businesses in the US, most of them are service oriented companies. What unique challenges do these service businesses face? And what tools are available to help them be successful? Here to help is Phil Sarros, Partner and Director of Education at Dirt Monkey University.SEGMENT 3: Integrating the applications that run your company is critical for business to run smoothly, but how do you do this and who can make this work? Jan Arendtsz, 20+ year veteran of the software industry and founder Celigo, is here to help.Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: Artificial intelligence is already hard at work changing how businesses market to consumers. The ability of sophisticated AI algorithms to constantly scrape, log, and cross-reference who consumers are in fractions of a second opens a lot of doors for small businesses. William Ammerman, Executive VP of Digital Media for Engaged Media, is here to help small business owners and marketing/business executives how to get in, and fast, on AI’s indispensable power.SEGMENT 2: More and more small business owners are selling their products on Amazon, but just because you list them on their site, doesn’t mean that they will sell. Here to help us is Timothy Seward who is the author of “The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Advertising”. He starts by clearing up common misconceptions about Amazon, and how to use it to effectively sell, advertise, and brand your products.SEGMENT 3: One of the best ways to get new business is to get referrals from customers. My guest Stacey Brown Randall says the way we are asking for referrals is all wrong and there is a much better way. She is here to share her “no asking” referral generation strategy. Sponsored by Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: Online reviews have become a critical part of a prospect’s decision making process. So how can small businesses encourage genuine good reviews? How should they handle bad reviews? Jeremy Lessaris, founder of online reputation management company irevu, is here to share the simple mistakes small business owners often make and how to avoid them to save your online reputation.SEGMENT 2: We are currently in a very tough job market for employers. The war for talent is intense, and employers need to turn to new places to find top people. LinkedIn’s Andrew Chimka is here to talk about how many small business owners are turning to new college graduates to fill their positions and why this can be a great option (with a few caveats). SEGMENT 3: Learning how to speak in front of your staff, customers and your peers is a required skill for small business owners. Unfortunately, there still is a lot of fear around speaking to groups of people. Top speaking coach Joe Williams is here to help business owners and leaders harness their energy and prepare for their presentations so they bring out their best when they speak.Sponsored by LinkedIn, Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: Unfortunately for a lot of us, when we become “successful” we are severely disappointed because “success” always seems to involve more work, more hours, and more risks. Is success just another lie that we are doomed to chase? Well, not so fast. Janelle Bruland, successful Founder and CEO of one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies, shares how you can actually find success, but it starts with understanding what the biggest lie about success is.SEGMENT 2: Most of the small businesses in the country provide a professional service to their clients, and it’s not uncommon for them struggle with basic operations. From setting appointments to billing clients to collecting their payments, there is a lot to do and keep track of. Luckily, Sam Pillar, CEO and Co-founder of Jobber, is here to tell us about an excellent solution for service professionals. SEGMENT 3: Diversity seems to be a word you hear all over the place, but what does it actually mean? Why is diversity in the workplace so important and how can it help you be more successful as a business? Rhonda Moret, founder of Elevate For Her and Elevated Diversity, is here to break down the value of diversity, and also give her advice to small businesses that aren’t sure how to move forward with incorporating diversity.Sponsored by LinkedIn, Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: What is it like to be the first one on the planet to do something no one has ever done before? And what drives that person to do it in the first place? Tracy Edwards, skipper of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race in 1989, shares the incredible story of Maiden, which is now a documentary out in theaters.SEGMENT 2: Every entrepreneur should seek the help of others, but in the end, they have rely on themselves to achieve their dreams and find true happiness. John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, is here to share what it means to be a self-reliant entrepreneur based on his 30 years of experience.SEGMENT 3: Joyful experiences are what drive consumers. Does your business bring joy? Jim Kukral, author of “Your Journey to Becoming Unskippable” shares how customers think, react and most importantly, buy, and what this means for the way you do business.Sponsored by LinkedIn, Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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: Last month, the New York Times posted an interested article that there is a new trend of people not apologizing for any mistake or wrongdoing. This trend has been popularized by Donald Trump who distracts and deflects from any mistakes being made. But can this work in business? Or do we still need to find the right way to apologize when things go wrong? Communication expert Stacey Hanke is here to help us sort things out.SEGMENT 2: The finances for a lot of small businesses are a mess. But it’s not totally your fault. We are never taught in business how to deal with financial statements – I remember that I had $1M taken off the purchase price of my last company because I didn’t understand every number on the balance sheet. CPA and Entrepreneur Spencer Sheinin is here to help with the essentials of what you need to know.SEGMENT 3: There is a popular belief that cold calling is dead, but my next guest believes nothing could be further from the truth. David Walter become one of the top calling reps for MBNA American Bank while attending college where he set 15 B2B appointment a day for six months straight!Sponsored by LinkedIn, Nextiva, TransUnion ShareAble, and JobberBecome 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