

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton
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!
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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!
00:18:08 BB 543 Outtro
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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
00:34:41 BB 541 Outtro
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
00:23:37 BB 540 Outtro
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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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Apr 5, 2024 • 24min
The Most Powerful Leverage in the World
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore Cheech and Chong’s business journey, evolving into a successful comedy duo with cannabis-related humor. Shannon discusses his upcoming book on entrepreneurship and the power of optimism in business. We delve into reframing thoughts, using positive language, and supporting peers for success. Consistent positivity and mutual support are highlighted as keys to thriving in business. Listeners are invited to share their input on success strategies for collaborative learning
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #538 for Casual Friday, April 5th, 2024
April 5: Walk To Work Day
00:01:00 Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie – A story about branding and business
Tommy Chong’s (Discontinued) Nano CBD Gummies
00:06:54 SPONSOR: Escaping Employment. Get on the waitlist for Shannon’s Upcoming Book.
00:08:17 The Greatest Leverage In The World
Persistent Optimism
Smile In The Face of Adversity
The Ability — and Willingness — To Lift Other People Up
Quartet Glass Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad
Replace “Have To” with “Get To”
00:16:23 Shannon’s Not a Loser
Replace “I’m” with “You’re”
Fine-tuning your inner judge
Add “Yet” to your vocabulary
00:23:50 BB 538 Outtro
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Apr 3, 2024 • 21min
Helping, Not Helping
Join hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean in this episode of Business Brain as they explore the essential elements of business strategy and personal development. They delve into the concept of creating long-term value through intentional planning and decision-making, emphasizing the notion of delayed instant gratification for future rewards. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they discuss the importance of resiliently navigating setbacks, reframing failures as opportunities for growth, and making strategic choices to achieve success. The episode underscores the significance of perseverance, transformative experiences, and strategic decision-making in the realm of entrepreneurship and financial management.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #537 for Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
April 3: Don’t Go To Work Unless It’s Fun Day
00:02:06 Don’t Send Bids Via Email
“What would have been the price at which you could have immediately accepted?”
00:07:33 SPONSOR: Escaping Employment. Get on the waitlist for Shannon’s Upcoming Book.
00:09:00 Helping by Not Helping
Some Employees are Bad Debt
00:18:00 Delayed Instant Gratification
Push away the appearance of wealth
00:19:46 BB 537 Outtro
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Mar 29, 2024 • 16min
SOPs, Loom, and Delegating
In this episode of Business Brain, we explore the landscape of podcast conferences, focusing on Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles. We discuss the evolution of these conferences from intimate gatherings to larger, more commercial events. We share insights on the industry’s confusion about which conference to attend and stress the significance of human connections in a transactional business environment.
Dave shares a personal anecdote about a conversation with Dallas Taylor, the creator of ‘20,000 Hertz’, highlighting his journey in starting a sound design studio and the importance of delegation and tools like Loom for training. The episode concludes with a call to action for listener engagement, showcasing Shopify’s trial offer and ending with a warm sign-off, setting a positive tone for the upcoming week.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #536 for Casual Friday, March 29th, 2024
March 29: World Marbles Day
00:01:14 What is Podcast Movement?
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00:09:59 Dallas Taylor on Gig Gab Shares How He Buys Back His Time using Loom
Loom
00:15:17 BB 536 Outtro
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