Building a Business that Lasts

If you run a business using hourly billing (or even just work in one), you’ve probably experiences pricing issues, scope creep and customers who are unhappy even though you gave them what they asked for. All these issues are rooted in a common business practice—hourly billing. In this episode, Jonathan Stark, author of the book Hourly Billing is Nuts, walks you through alternative billing practices that lead to happier customers and better margins.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

In 2013, Michal Stawicki started writing every single day. Since then, he’s written and published sixteen books! From creating your own personal mission statement, to chipping away at your goals a little bit at a time, Michal explains how to pursue your goals with laser focus.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Dr. Bill Dorfman has earned the title of “Dentist to the Stars,” but growing up in a family without money, that success was never a given. Dr. Dorfman has gone on to run a wildly successful dental practice, invent ZOOM Whitening, found his own nonprofit, and star on television series like Extreme Makeover and The Doctors. In this episode, we talk about setting priorities, having the tenacity to go for your dreams, and giving back to future generations. If you need a serious dose of motivation, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you hear of a business owner with a seventeen hour work week and think “Yeah, right—that’s impossible.” For John Jonas, that pipe dream is a reality, but getting there wasn’t easy. In this episode, we talk about the right way to outsource, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid. If you’re interested in getting more done in fewer hours, hear our full conversation below.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

For serial entrepreneur Adam Hudson, the road to success started with personal development, but, as we discuss, it takes more than reading a few good books to become the best at what you do. In this episode, we talk about concepts that are critical to the long-term success of any entrepreneur: motivating yourself, finding the right business, and building a good team.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Andrei Mincov’s interest in intellectual property law began when, as a law student in Russia, his father’s musical compositions were stolen for use in advertisements. Years later after moving to Canada, he went on to build Trademark Factory, which offers a completely unique single-price option for trademarking. In our conversation, we talk about having the courage to do things differently, why it’s critical to protect your intellectual property, and how you can protect your business’s legacy.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

As your business grows, building the right team can mean the difference between success and failure. But knowing how to intentionally grow can feel complicated and overwhelming. For Rob Harr, Co-founder and VP of Sparkbox, intentional growth meant empowering his team to be self sufficient. In this episode we talk about how to find and hire people who can hit the ground running. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

For entrepreneurs and business owners whose days are already packed, building a professional support network can feel like just another to-do on an already long list. But having peers you can depend on is critical to your long-term success. Take it from David Mammano—he’s been an entrepreneur for 20 years and has started seven businesses from scratch. In this interview, David shares his tips for how to build your network so you don’t have to feel lonely or isolated as your business grows. Sound intriguing? Don’t miss this episode!Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Balancing running a business with life and family is challenging no matter what industry you’re in. So, what lessons can you take from organic farming that will help you run your business more efficiently? Quite a lot, it turns out. For farmer and entrepreneur Michael Kilpatrick, building systems and planning into every aspect of his business (when to scale, who to hire, etc.) has helped him create more freedom in his life and even take the occasional vacation. If you’re looking to build more freedom into your life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

There's so much focus and attention on growth in business. How much did your team grow, how many clients did you add, how much did revenue grow, etc. But sometimes, we need to step back and ask — WHY do we want to grow? What if instead of making everything bigger, we focused on making it better? In this interview, Paul shares his insights after many years in business helping companies of all sizes. Sound interesting? Don't miss this interview — and grab a copy of his new book here: https://amzn.to/2DZwTt7Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com