Building a Business that Lasts

People need to know their life has meaning. If you know that what you do for work makes a difference, your whole life changes. Lisa McLeod is a strategy consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps people just like you find meaning in their work and get money from it at the same time (yes, it’s really possible). Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Do you make decisions based on your mission, vision, and values? Do your employees? What about your family? And yourself? These things don’t just apply to businesses — they apply to families and individuals, too. When you know what your mission, vision, and values are, then you have a framework in place to help you better make decisions in life. UpCoach CEO and veteran entrepreneur David Henzel has some powerful counsel and wisdom about these things that are truly worth hearing. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Sometimes the best way to start a new business is to see something you don’t like in the world, think, “I can make that better,” and then do just that. When Christine Blackledge had a personal experience that prompted her to reinvent home health care, she went for it. Now, her business has gone international and she teaches others to do what she once did herself: start nursing agencies and healthcare businesses. If you need inspiration or encouragement, don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with a passionate, thoughtful business leader. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Have you ever wondered how to take a traditional business, like law or accounting, and convert it into something that’s more scalable from a profitability standpoint and more sustainable from a personal standpoint? An accountant, an author, and a true professional, Tatiana Tsoir has turned her agency into something that works for her, her life, and her team. Find out how you can do the same (and get some good accounting tips as a bonus). Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Have you ever thought about writing a book but haven’t done it because you don’t have the time? If you have thought about it, have you ever considered using a ghostwriter to help you tell your story? Ghostwriting isn’t cheating because it’s still your ideas, your thoughts, and your words — you’re just getting a little help putting those things down on paper. Laura Gale is a ghostwriter who helps entrepreneurs and business owners write, publish, and market powerful, profitable books that transform their businesses. In this episode, she shares incredible insight about book development and how it can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Some people like to say, “Business isn’t personal.” But that’s not true. If you’re a person, it’s personal — and that includes business. For business leaders, there’s so much more to your day-to-day operations than work because life can change in an instant, and those life changes can have a big impact on your business. Lori Hibma is a skilled CEO who knows all too well how life can affect work. It’s always personal, and if you’re a business leader, this is one enlightening conversation you need to hear. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Have you ever considered running a franchise, or franchising your existing business? Franchises are great because they provide an opportunity where there’s already a proven platform in place so you’re more likely to succeed. ION Franchising Founder & CEO Lance Graulich runs a franchise consulting firm that helps people build businesses that last. If you’ve ever thought about franchising in any capacity, you don’t want to miss out on this valuable information from a franchise pro! Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

These days, we send a lot of emails. When we automate those emails, it gives us space to focus on other important aspects of our businesses. Tom Kulzer, founder of AWeber, knows the value of email automation because he runs one of the most successful email automation systems in the nation. Every day, he helps small businesses communicate well by email with a powerfully-simple email marketing solution. In this episode, Tom shares his best advice about scaling your business, overcoming roadblocks, and using successful email strategies. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

As a leader, there’s a lot you need to know about growing your business. Veronica Sagastume is a business strategist and consultant who helps businesses successfully grow their revenue, increase their gross margin performance, and build infrastructures that help them handle their substantial growth. You don’t have to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and confused when it comes to growing your business. When you’re armed with the right strategy and knowledge, you can confidently scale your business online. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Have you ever wondered if you can achieve more by doing less? Good news — you can. Crista Grasso helps business owners do just that through her lean out method, a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices that help business owners focus on what matters most so they can achieve more by doing less. If you want to drive maximum value for your customers and maximum profits for your business without overworking and overwhelming yourself, then this conversation is for you.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com