
The Small Business Radio Show
Barry Moltz gets small businesses unstuck. He has founded and run small businesses with a great deal of success and failure for more than 25 years. Barry knows the formula for taking your company to the next level!This is a business radio show where we talk about all the craziness of small business. It’s that craziness that actually makes it exciting, interesting and totally unpredictable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.
Latest episodes

Jun 7, 2023 • 57min
#744 Why You Should Never Overshare on LinkedIn
SEGMENT 1 with Elizabeth Pearson, starting at 0:00: LinkedIn is a great professional tool for business development and career networking, but too many people overshare and it can hurt their careers. Elizabeth Pearson shares the details of why you should never overshare on LinkedIn and what content you should be sharing.SEGMENT 2 with Marc Fishman, starting at 17:40: I was recently at the annual Zoholics meeting and spoke with some of Zoho's customers, including Marc Fishman of CodeFish, about how Zoho has revolutionized their business. Watch the video interview with Mark FishmanSEGMENT 3 with Brett Crozier, starting at 36:15: Brett Crozier had a 30-year naval career as a fighter pilot and commanding officer of the world’s most powerful vessels. Enjoy lessons in life, loyalty, and leadership from this Maverick Navy Captain.Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

May 29, 2023 • 53min
#743 “Whatever”: The Most Dangerous Word in Small Business
SEGMENT 1 with Richard A. Moran, starting at 0:00: Too many times in business, people respond with a single word: “whatever.” That should never be an appropriate response to a team that is trying to serve their customers and grow their business. Our first guest has a lot to say on this subject. SEGMENT 2 with Marc H. Morgenstern, starting at 16:30: How does a professional deal-maker handle uncertain business and economic times? Marc Morgenstern is here to help you make a deal in your small business.SEGMENT 3 with Nick Adler, starting at 36:00: One of the fastest growing areas of the workforce are the self-employed – people that work for themselves and mainly by themselves. What special challenges do these people face and what resources are out there to help?Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLC-- 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.

May 26, 2023 • 53min
#742 Here are the Actions to Take at Key Turns in Your Business
SEGMENT 1 with Steve McKee, starting at 0:00: There are key times throughout the year and during a transaction with a client when business is won and lost. If you aren’t aware of when those times are or don’t give 100% when it happens, you will never get the business. Steve McKee shares how to recognize those moments and make the most of them.SEGMENT 2 with Mark A. Mears, starting at 31:45: Ask any small business owner and they will tell you they want to grow their business. But why? To make more money? To make more of a difference with clients? Too many times growing your business is just a knee-jerk reaction. Mark Mears is here to help us find purposeful growth for our companies.Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLC-- 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.

May 18, 2023 • 53min
#741 How to Have Constructive Conversations in a Divided World
SEGMENT 1 with Milan Kordestani, starting at 0:00: One of the biggest problems facing this world is the lack of civil discourse. It didn’t start with Donald Trump but certainly, he has broken norms as to what is acceptable at even the highest level. The lack of accountability and the ability to post things anonymously on social media also has been incredibly destructive to civility in our communications. Where do we go from here?SEGMENT 2 with Mike Gardon, starting at 18:45: FOMO – fear of missing out – is a very real phenomenon. Unfortunately for a lot of business folks, there is also choice overload. How do you deal with it, especially if you are not rooted in a solid professional calling?SEGMENT 3 with Joey Coleman, starting at 35:45: We all know that it is a lot more difficult to get a new client than keep an existing one…but too many businesses look like revolving doors with new customers coming in the front door and old ones going out the back. How do we never lose another customer again?Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

May 9, 2023 • 53min
#740 How to Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again
SEGMENT 1 with Dr. Christopher Croner, starting at 0:00: Some of the most critical people to hire in any organization are the salespeople, and one of the biggest places where people consistently hire the wrong people is in the sales department. Dr. Croner has a solution on how to find the best salesperson that gets results.SEGMENT 2 with Karen Barson, starting at 32:15: Inflation is a main driving point behind the decision to start a new business, as many people are looking to develop new revenue streams to increase their income. What are the keys to starting a business during these inflationary times?Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLC--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.

May 8, 2023 • 53min
#739 Should Non-Compete Agreements Be Banned by the FTC?
SEGMENT 1 with Frank Cullen, starting at 0:00: One of the most talked about issues with people changing jobs or selling their companies is the necessity and validity of non-compete agreements. This employment law varies by state with California being the strictest against people signing them. Are they and should they be legal is something that the FTC is discussing and their decision could affect 30 million people.SEGMENT 2 with Bashar J. Katou, starting at 32:30: Lots of people are looking for a side hustle these days and one of the easiest to start is Amazon’s FBA - Fulfillment by Amazon. What are the keys to being successful with a Fulfillment by Amazon business?Sponsored by SalesDrive, LLC-- 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.

May 1, 2023 • 53min
#738 How to Lead with Wonder (and Live a Happier Life)
SEGMENT 1 with Monica Parker, starting at 0:00: How do you lead your company and still live a wonderful life? This is a question small business owners have been trying to answer forever, but it is now even more important since the COVID pandemic.SEGMENT 2 with Alan Roth, starting at 23:45: With the banking crisis, where can small businesses go to borrow money now?SEGMENT 3 with Melissa Stephenson, starting at 39:45: What is the cost of a talkative coworker on others’ productivity and what can a business owner do about it?Sponsored by Truly Financial.-- 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.

Apr 24, 2023 • 53min
#737 How This Olympian Achieved Success Through Winning and Losing
SEGMENT 1 with Preston Zeller, starting at 0:00: A very real issue for small business owners is learning how to deal with grief, whether it be a loss of a loved one, a favorite employee, or a customer. Preston Zeller is here to normalize grief conversations and share healthy ways of dealing with grief.SEGMENT 2 with Paige Lawrence, starting at 17:45: How do Olympians mentally and physically achieve such a high level of success in their field, and what does it teach us about leading a small business? Olympian Paige Lawrence is here to share valuable insights for small business owners.SEGMENT 3 with Jeffrey Stephens, starting at 36:30: Unfortunately a lot of small business owners will have to deal with divorce in their business, either their own personal divorces or with their business partners. What is the best way to approach it that minimizes the effect on your business and family life?Sponsored by Truly Financial.--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.

Apr 17, 2023 • 53min
#736 How to Think Big Exponentially in Small Business
SEGMENT 1 with Aaron Bare, starting at 0:00: In small business, we are always told to think big. But how do you actually do that inside your company and where do you start?SEGMENT 2 with Mac McNeil, starting at 17:00: Many small business leaders are focused on doing things right with no shortcuts and want to be held accountable to their customers. What does this look like from a leadership perspective on a day-to-day basis?SEGMENT 3 with Charles D. McCarrick, starting at 36:00: We love the title of this next author’s book, “Lessons My Brothers Taught Me.” We learn a lot about how to work with people based on how our early family functions.Sponsored by Truly Financial.-- 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.

Apr 10, 2023 • 53min
#735 The List of Practices Successful Family Businesses Use
SEGMENT 1 with Gaia Marchisio, starting at 0:00: Family businesses are unique from any other type of business. Gaia Marchisio is here to help family businesses preserve their family assets and grow their capital. SEGMENT 2 with Simone Collins, starting at 18:00: On the last season of Succession, a TV show about a family business, one brother says to the other, “it’s not personal.” This could not be farther from the truth. Business is personal according to our next guest, Simone Collins. SEGMENT 3 with Rich Sierra, starting at 37:45: A lot of small business owners make the mistake of not hiring a business lawyer until it’s too late. Rich Sierra is here to help. Sponsored by Truly Financial.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.