The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Paul V. McEnroe,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ Can you imagine business functioning without the barcode? Ten billion or more times each day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black-and-white codes—barcodes—printed on or affixed to physical goods. Where did the ubiquitous barcode come from? Our guest, Paul McEnroe, shares what it was like to be on the team that created a technology that changed the world.SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Laura K. Connell,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 25:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌I have found that the biggest thing that gets in the way of our success is us—and we don’t even know it. Laura K. Connell is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps her clients discover the subconscious reasons they sabotage their own success.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.The Small Business Radio Show is sponsored by AnswerConnect. AnswerConnect provides around-the-clock customer service support. Your customers are guaranteed to reach a real person every time they call. Get 50% off three months of their best value planBecome 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 Eileen Canney Linnehan,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌ Have you ever heard of the Yips? Olympic athlete Simone Biles calls it the twisties. We all get them - when anxiety grips you so hard it freezes you. You know how to do it, you practiced it, but when the time comes, you can’t do it. Think of a basketball player who can’t make a free throw. Think of a business owner who freezes when they have to talk in front of anyone or have a difficult conversation. How do you overcome it?SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Ryan Cantor,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 21:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌We need to recognize that there is a customer generational gap: small business owners struggle with communicating with various audiences. Do you call your customers, email them, or use social media?Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.The Small Business Radio Show is sponsored by AnswerConnect.AnswerConnect provides around-the-clock customer service support. Your customers are guaranteed to reach a real person every time they call. Get 50% off three months of their best value planBecome 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

What is it like to start one of the greatest outdoor companies in the history of the world? Hap Klopp is the founder and 20-year CEO of The North Face. Subsequently, he has managed his global consulting company, with clients from startups to billion-dollar corporations and teaches entrepreneurship. He is here to share his entrepreneurial journey and the business lessons you don’t get with a $200,000 MBA.--Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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

A lot of small business owners want to sell their company. Mark Achler, Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners, shares how to maximize your return in this can't-miss episode. He is the author of the new book, "Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your Legacy."--Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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

Actress and model Arielle Raycene introduces the new social media platform RealAF, promoting authenticity and rejecting filters. They discuss the negative impact of alteration and conformity on social media. The importance of trust and escrow services in online marketplaces is explored, along with considerations before entering a marketplace.

In this podcast, Lloyed Lobo shares how he grew his business through community-led growth. Kevin Flynn discusses the benefits of using Zoho One for business management. Lara Lady shares her experiences and strategies for getting a product into retail stores. The podcast also covers topics such as monetizing a community, analyzing customer data, and bringing a non-toxic product to the market.

What Is 'Awkwardly Confident'? Our next guest says awkwardness is a secret weapon for risk-taking at work. Henna Pryor, who is a Professional Executive Coach + Workplace Performance Expert, is here to share her tips on being the bravest you. Henna Pryor is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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

We don’t often talk about how religion and politics affect small businesses on this show, but we are in this episode—especially in light of current events and an upcoming election. Who better to discuss this with than my small business colleague, Brian Moran.Brian Moran is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their objectives and run better businesses. He is the founder and CEO of the community platform SmallBusinessEdge. With a global team of subject matter experts, Brian leverages his 30+ years of experience in the small to midsize business market to assist entrepreneurs with everything from social media to accessing growth capital to expanding into the global marketplace.--Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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

Startups are now buying properties and attracting first-time real estate investors to purchase shares of homes. Who is this good for? Our next guest, Amanda Hoover, wrote an article about this in one of the most recent issues of Wired Magazine called "Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People" at WIRED.com. We discuss the motivations behind investing in these startups, the proposition for customers and investors, and the potential impact on local communities and home ownership. Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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

We’re celebrating episode #750 of the Small Business Radio Show with Scott Jordan, the CEO of SCOTTeVEST, who was on the very first episode on July 1st, 2008. He discusses his 20+ year entrepreneurial journey, including his controversial Shark Tank episode and becoming the first clothing company to use the internet as their sole form of distribution.We also share a special tribute to all our amazing guests over the past 15 years, including Steve Case, Robert Herjavec, Barbara Cocoran, Daymond John, Ken Blanchard, Craig Newmark, Susan Caine, Brad Keywell, Ken Burns, Guy Kawasaki, William Hung, JJ Ramberg, Tony Hsieh, Marcus Lemonis, Dan Pink, Penelope Trump, Brian Tracy, Adam Greenburg, Fran Tarkenton, Tim Ferris, Michael E Gerber, and Seth Godin.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.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