Building a Business that Lasts

Have you ever thought about writing or publishing your own book? There are so many questions and processes when it comes to writing your own book. It can become quite overwhelming thinking about every minor detail you must put forth, when you just want to focus on writing. On today's podcast, Jay will talk with Michelle Vandepas, who has over twenty years of experience in the publishing industry. Topics on how books can help you build your own platform and what direction you should take as a writer or author. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks on how to become an author of your very own book and the steps you'll need to take.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

If you’ve ever struggled and thought, “This is as good as it’s going to get” or “Will things ever be better for me?” then this episode is for you. Rod Khleif is a multifamily real estate investor, business consultant, and high-performance coach who wants to inspire and motivate others to live their best lives. In this episode, Rod shares the importance of mindset and how a positive, focused mindset helped him get where he is today — and how it can help you get where you want to be, too. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Small businesses that produce physical goods sometimes have trouble getting the funds required to get an inventory going. Kickfurther changes all that, helping companies that sell physical goods raise funds for inventory from a community of eager backers. David Koifman, Kickfurther’s Head of Growth, shares his valuable insight on fund production, inventory, investment, and the deals that help businesses and their backers achieve success.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

With many businesses unsure of how to proceed during the current COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to build a plan so you can stay ahead.This week we’re talking with Bryan and Shannon Miles about the keys to success during moments of crisis. We discuss topics lots of business owners are struggling with, like remote work, growing a team, communicating through crisis, and working through everyday life while running your business. But the skills and tools we talk about go beyond the current crisis. Master them, and the skills will serve you far in the future. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

In this episode, Jay talks with Christopher Wallace, CEO of InnerView. Christopher runs a marketing consulting firm that helps companies align their brand and product stories with their customer-facing teams. Some topics of today's episode include: internal communications and marketing, delivering success to clients, and delivering clear consistent messaging. Tune in to today's podcast and discover some great insight on internal marketing.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Right now, businesses of all sizes, spanning many industries, are scrambling to figure out how they can make remote working a success. Whether you’re already working remotely or transitioning to working remotely — as an employer or an employee — TruTechnology CEO Doug Lowenthal has some wise counsel and advice about bandwidth, cybersecurity, and more to help you successfully navigate remote work. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

In this episode, Jay talks with Johnathan Grzybowski about different ways to scale your marketing business. They'll discuss scaling and building a team, working remotely, outsourcing projects, and using services like Penji to grow your business.Johnathan Grzybowski is the co-founder of Penji, a platform that gives you on-demand access to the top two percent of designers in the world. You can submit as many projects as you want, get your completed designs back in under 48 hours, and only pay a flat monthly rate.Today's podcast will give you the insight and tips you need to make sure your business stays successful during the COVID-19 crisis.How Does Penji Work?Once you become a customer, you are given access to Penji's platform. You'll send your design requests here and communicate with your designers. The turnaround time is 24 to 48 hours, after which you'll receive your first draft.You'll be asked to review the design and ask for revisions if needed. The designers will work on your revisions within 12 to 24 hours. Once satisfied with the design, you can download it and send your next request.Penji has no contracts, so it lets you cancel anytime you want. There are also no extra charges as you'll only pay for the monthly subscription fee. They have a 15-day, money-back guarantee that assures you get the design that you need.How Can Penji Help Businesses Scale?Penji has taken graphic design off the plates of many businesses. They provide high-quality designs at affordable rates. Entrepreneurs no longer have to deal with recruiting and vetting their design staff, Penji has done it for you.Their design team can take on a wide range of design types, so businesses won't have to hire a designer for each specific task. From web design to infographics, Penji has got you covered. Their unlimited revisions assure you that you'll get precisely what you want.And the best thing about Penji is its affordable pricing. Hiring an in-house designer only gets you one set of skills, while Penji offers more for less. Scaling your business is made easier and simpler with graphic design from Penji.Try Penji’s on-demand design service today and see the difference tomorrow. Use code ANVIL15 for 15% off your first month or visit this link: https://penji.co/pricing/?affiliate=ANVIL15.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Recorded in the midst of a global pandemic, my conversation with Mark Ritter, CEO of Member Business Financial Services, gets into the concrete steps you can take to ensure your business has the capital it needs to weather the storm. If you’re a business owner who’s wondering how to safeguard the future of your business, listen in. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

If you’re a subject matter expert in your field, then you probably have a lot of useful knowledge that others could benefit from. But if people don’t know you exist, your expertise is going to waste. One of the easiest ways to share your expertise — and promote your brand at the same time! — is to create and distribute videos. Tune in to this episode with YouTube producer Nate Woodbury to learn how you can turn your channel into a lead-generation machine that can produce seven figures!Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

As a business owner, you have more knowledge than you actually know — and that’s why you should have your own podcast. In this episode, we talk with Steve Gordon, the founder of The Unstoppable CEO™ & Unstoppable.Agency. He explains how business owners can grow their businesses using a podcast and other helpful business tips. If you want to build a successful business that lasts, then this episode is for you! Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com