Building a Business that Lasts

Would you consider yourself a successful business owner? How much do you know about business growth? Believe it or not, we all still have a lot to learn, no matter how successful we are. Carl Gould has spent three decades as a business growth advisor. As a worldwide leading authority on business and entrepreneurship, he’s an expert on executive coaching, business mentoring, and performance training. In this episode, he shares his top tips that come from his best-selling book The 7 Stages of Small‑Business Success. Listen in to find out how you can be an effective, successful business owner for years to come. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

As a business owner, sometimes, you just need to tap into the knowledge of a seasoned expert and soak up everything you can. Kathy Bowman Atkins is the CEO and founder of The Lattitude Group, a business strategy and leadership development firm that helps businesses get results. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on mentorship, teams, clients, and other important things all business owners should know. She even shares access to a downloadable guide to help business owners prepare for the future: http://go.lattitudegroup.com/. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Do you ever ask yourself the hard questions? Questions about your purpose, your feelings, your behavior, your strengths — the things that really matter? Trey Sheneman does. As the executive director of marketing in the financial peace division at Ramsey Solutions, Trey is the epitome of self-aware. As a leader, self-awareness matters. So do vulnerability and humility. In this episode, Trey and I talk about the hard things as leaders and people. We get real. If you could use some real talk right now, this episode is for you. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Have you ever gotten to a point in life and wondered, “Is this what I’m made for? Is this what I’m supposed to be doing?” Sometimes making transitions in life after we’ve made big commitments in education and careers can be really overwhelming. But transitions aren’t all bad — sometimes, they can lead you to exactly where you’re supposed to be, doing exactly what you’re supposed to do. Jenny Fenig knows all about that. As her own boss, these days, she leads a coaching and training company for women entrepreneurs, and she loves it. If you’ve been considering a transition, allow this episode to encourage you to take a chance. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

When it comes to your finances, the right strategies and tools make all the difference. It’s not enough to just know about them, though — you have to apply them, too. Lake Growth Financial Services CFP® Mark Willis helps people build wealth in a safe and predictable manner so they can create tax-free income for life. Listen in to find out how you can be your own banker with his expert advice.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Being a business owner can be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, when you understand how to best approach entrepreneurship, you can enjoy it rather than stress over it. Justin Goodbread — CEO of Heritage Investors — is a wealth manager, podcaster, vlogger, and speaker who helps business owners make important decisions that can affect their long-term financial success. But he also knows a thing or two about living your best life as an entrepreneur. In this episode, he shares valuable insights about the importance of attitude and outlook as a business owner.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

A good way to get leads is through digital advertising — but you have to do it right. If you want to run successful campaigns, then you need to know your target audience so you can deliver what they need, when they need it. If digital advertising stresses you out or confuses you, don’t miss out on this conversation with Naira Perez, social media ads expert and founder of SpringHill Digital.  Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Think word of mouth marketing is dead? It’s not! In fact, it’s probably your best tool for getting leads. That’s why Bill Bice, CEO of boomtime, has created an entire agency dedicated to it. He knows how important word of mouth marketing is, and in this episode, Bill talks about what it is, why it works, and how you can use it to grow your business without directly saying, “Buy from me!” Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Entrepreneurs come from all different backgrounds, and the entrepreneurial world is open to anyone who’s willing to join it. Take Ariel Garten, for instance. She’s a neuroscientist, innovator, and entrepreneur committed to helping others overcome mental obstacles so they can live healthy, happy lives. Find out how you can improve your well-being and increase your success through meditative practices. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

As a business owner, you’re bound to eventually find yourself in a season of crisis. What you do in that season determines the future of your business — will it succeed, or will it fail? The answer lies in the way you lead. In this episode, we lean in to the advice from business success expert Bill Kinnard, President & CEO of Grandy & Associates. Tune in to find out how you can lead well through a crisis, now and in the future, and come out stronger than ever, especially when it comes to your finances. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com