
Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today’s world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you’re not alone in doing it!
Latest episodes

May 10, 2024 • 22min
Finding Sponsors for your Podcast
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon delve into the challenges and heroism of small business owners. They discuss transitioning into a management role, delegating tasks, and the struggles of micromanagement. Dave shares insights on podcast marketing, advising on audience building, consistency, and sponsor attraction criteria. The importance of authenticity in podcasting is stressed for audience engagement. They conclude with encouragement for aspiring podcasters to stay consistent and authentic in sharing their stories.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #548 for Casual Friday, May 10th, 2024
May 10th: National Small Business Day
00:02:14 Steven-544-Prioritizing The Value of Passive Income / LMA$
The 80% Rule on Business Brain Podcast
00:07:56 Finding Podcast Sponsors
Business Brain Sponsors
BackBeat Media
Podtrac’s Analytics
00:20:50 BB 548 Outtro
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May 8, 2024 • 15min
Why You Should Be Using Loom
Today’s episode covers observing national days in podcasts, hosting fundraisers for conservation, and applying business strategies to enhance non-profit events. We discuss the role of business-minded individuals in event organization, emphasizing delegation and volunteer empowerment. Highlighting listener contributions, we explore screen recording tools like Loom for improved communication and training videos, encouraging creativity in enhancing daily efficiency through different mediums.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #547 for Causal Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
May 8th: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
00:03:23 Applying Business Best Practices to Level Up Other Areas of Your Life
Conserving Wetlands with Ducks Unlimited
00:08:14 Todd-537-Other Screen Recording Options plus Loom
Slack
CleanShot for Mac
Loom as SOP Definer: Dallas Taylor on Gig Gab Shares How He Buys Back His Time using Loom
Loom
Loom Transcripts – People can comment and create asynchronous dialog
Loom for Providing Nuance in Text Conversations
00:14:32 BB 547 Outtro
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May 3, 2024 • 16min
The Power of a Press Release
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the impact of language on mindset and actions, advocating for reframing negative self-talk into positive affirmations. They highlight the value of confidently promoting businesses by emphasizing quality rather than hyperbole, utilizing press releases, accomplishments, and testimonials to shape a positive narrative. Encouraging listeners to proactively share their successes, engage with customers for testimonials, and build a strong online presence for credibility and differentiation in the competitive market.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #546 for Casual Friday, May 3rd, 2024
May 3rd: National No Pants Day
00:01:13 Watch Your Language
Taming Your Inner Judge
Reframe “Unsettled Mind” to “Curious Mind”
00:05:48 Find ways and reasons to promote your business
Press Releases might seem minor to you… they’re not
“If You Don’t Think You’re a Bad-Ass, Don’t Expect Anyone Else To”
PRWeb
Senya.io
Testimonials.to
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May 1, 2024 • 21min
The Lonely Entrepreneur
Join us on Business Brain as we explore maximizing credit card rewards and the importance of social connections for entrepreneurs. Discover strategies for using credit cards wisely to earn rewards, negotiate vendor payments, and select cards that suit individual needs.
Then, we delve into the impact of social isolation on entrepreneurs’ mental and physical health, emphasizing the value of fostering social interactions within teams and joining peer groups for support. Share your tips on maximizing rewards and enhancing social connections in the entrepreneurial world.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #545 for Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
May 1st: Frequent Flyer Day
00:01:03 Gather Up Those Credit Card Rewards Points
“The Best Way to Get My Business Is To Take My Credit Card as Payment”
00:06:10 (Don’t Be) The Lonely Entrepreneur
Practice the Skill of Connecting
Don’t Burrow Into Your Business Like a Tick
00:13:31 Beware the Soapbox!
And don’t let your employees be lonely, either
Hang out with OLD employees
00:20:16 545 Outtro
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Apr 26, 2024 • 15min
LMA $ > FU $
n this episode, we discuss the challenges of exhausting video calls in work settings and suggest turning off cameras for better focus. We also explore the concept of “Leave Me Alone Money” (LMA) for financial independence, emphasizing autonomy in pursuing personal goals over accumulating wealth. Advantages of LMA money in career decisions and life fulfillment are highlighted, encouraging audience feedback on personal empowerment.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #544 for Casual Friday, April 26th, 2024
April 26: World Intellectual Property Day
Riversong Retreat
00:00:59 Video Calls are Exhausting
00:06:40 Talk about Strategy More on the Show
00:07:22 Shannon’s New Term: “Leave Me Alone” Money
LMA Money
Beware the Crisis of Complacency
Retirement Scares Me
FIRE Concept
Budgets Suck
00:14:58 BB 544 Outtro
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Apr 24, 2024 • 19min
Enjoy Life While You Have It
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean on Business Brain share personal stories and reflections on enjoying life’s journey as entrepreneurs. They emphasize balancing work and enjoyment, sharing lessons from personal experiences. The hosts encourage prioritizing activities one enjoys and tease an upcoming episode on “how much is enough.” The episode concludes with a reminder to join their mailing list and a message to live a charmed life.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #543 for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
Shannon’s On The Starlink again
00:02:13 Beware Hating Your Customers
Two Tokens of Customer Service
00:10:09 Enjoy and Create Your Charmed Life While You Have It
The Most Entertaining Outcome…Usually Happens!
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Apr 19, 2024 • 25min
Growing Your Brand on Social - X and Beyond
Strategies for organic growth on social media, including joining growth groups and engaging authentically. Tips on combating trolls with an alter ego, boosting engagement through viral content, and cultivating a strong online persona. Emphasis on authenticity, value, consistency, and performance for maximizing influence on social platforms.

Apr 17, 2024 • 36min
Gabe Trevizo - Winning Shark Tank and More
In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into Gabe Treviso’s entrepreneurial journey, exploring his transition from real estate to creating Suds2Go. Gabe shares the inspiration behind his portable hand washing system, which he gained from parenting challenges, and discusses his Shark Tank experience, unexpected growth during the pandemic, and the significance of a solid business foundation. We touch upon hiring strategies, remote team building, continuous learning, risk-taking, and work-life balance, highlighting the essentials for entrepreneurial success.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #541 for Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
April 17: National Crawfish Day
Special guest, Gabe Trevizo
00:03:23 Real estate into his own company
00:03:41 Taking Suds2Go on to Shark Tank
00:08:51 Launching a hand-washing system during COVID lockdowns
00:09:56 The Shark Tank Dream
Suds2Go on Shark Tank
00:14:47 Access To a Community of Founders
00:16:54 Managing Your Time
X as that community
Parker Cox
Adding a Chief of Staff
Having a separate Work Structure
00:20:34 Favorite Mistake
No matter what: Keep Going!
When You’re Going Through Hell, Just Don’t Slow Down
Curiosity…or FOMO?
00:27:47 How to use a Chief of Staff?
Pavago
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Find Gabe Trevizo on X
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Apr 12, 2024 • 24min
Managing Family Time as an Entrepreneur
In this episode of Business Brain, we touch on various topics such as taxes, selling business stock, and musicians selling their catalogs for capital gains. We share anecdotes about log camp, time management with family, and unconventional wealth building methods. Emphasizing communication and boundaries, we highlight the importance of balancing work, family, and personal time.
Personal experiences like dedicating time for family, leveraging tools like Apple’s focus mode, and cherishing device-free moments like hot tub conversations are discussed. We stress the significance of transparent communication with family to prevent feeling disconnected due to work commitments.
The episode concludes by urging listeners to contribute their strategies for managing family time alongside intense business involvement. We welcome feedback and express our commitment to exploring and discussing the essential aspects of work-life balance. Remember to spend quality time with loved ones for a balanced and fulfilling life.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #540 for Casual Friday, April 12th, 2024
April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
00:01:09 Musicians Selling Their Catalogs for Capital Gains
00:06:17 Matt Gibson’s Used Books To Success Method in Gig Gab 423
00:11:44 Time Management With Your Family
Communicate!
00:16:47 Matt’s Log Camp helps people define “work”
00:18:34 Unplug for an hour
Go to the Dog Park
Buy a Hot Tub!
Sonos Roam
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Apr 10, 2024 • 23min
Fear of the IRS + Value of Consensus
In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into IRS tax complexities on National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day, emphasizing accurate filing, savings maximization, and proactive communication with the IRS for issue resolution. We discuss the host’s experience joining the Sounds Profitable trade group, highlighting networking benefits, industry influence, and collaboration opportunities. The conversation underscores the importance of overcoming biases, fostering consensus, and embracing diverse perspectives for industry advancement. Audience engagement in sharing business challenges is encouraged for communal learning and growth within the business community.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #539 for Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
April 10: National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day (it’s actually a thing!)
00:01:12 Invert Your Fear of The IRS
USPS Informed Delivery Service
00:09:43 Joining Sounds Profitable – And the value of Industry Organizations
00:19:01 The value of consensus
00:21:38 BB 539 Outtro
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