Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

In this episode of Business Brain, we emphasize the value of embracing one’s differences and sharing personal narratives, even in embarrassing situations like getting locked out of a hotel room in just a hoodie. By owning our quirks and transforming challenges into relatable stories, we can connect authentically with others and shape our own narratives, celebrating individuality and sharing experiences with pride. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #568 for Casual Friday, July 19th, 2024 July 19th: National Daiquiri Day 00:02:05 Corky’s Gag 00:06:36 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year 00:08:27 Get Comfortable being Different Control the Narrative 00:21:49 BB 568 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Get Comfortable Being Different – Business Brain 568 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, we explore the challenges faced in daily business operations, focusing on managing unexpected disruptions and the importance of task prioritization. We also discuss incorporating personal opinions, particularly on political matters, into business platforms, emphasizing the need for creating a neutral environment to respect diverse viewpoints and uphold a positive reputation. The conversation stresses the caution and responsibility of engaging in social commentary, highlighting the value of maintaining neutrality in business communications.  00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #567 for Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 July 17th: National Hot Dog Day 00:01:58 Time Vampires! 00:04:30 Managing incoming phone calls  00:08:32 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year. 00:10:22 Politics mixed with your Business Business Brain 392 and Business Brain 98 Nobody Cares What I think about politics (until I share what I think about politics) I am not a PR Expert The emacs vs. vi flame war BB 567 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Should You Mix Politics with Your Business? Business Brain 567 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss leveraging AI algorithms like ChatGPT for targeted marketing, handling internal conflicts within companies, and managing teams effectively. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on balancing business needs with employee satisfaction. The episode offers practical advice and engaging storytelling for business owners and entrepreneurs. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #566 for Casual Friday, July 12th, 2024 July 12th: National Simplicity Day 00:01:08 Flying Yourself! Grumman Tiger 00:03:23 Reviews and Customer Service Use ChatGPT to build an Ideal Customer Profile THEN…build a target list of fifty other companies that match that list THEN…develop a marketing plan to pitch to those fifty 00:08:50 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and take your business to the next level today! 00:10:46 When there’s a coup, fire the coup-leader, too. 00:20:59 BB 566 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Stopping a Coup – Business Brain 566 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss the nuances of business and management. They explore the significance of recognizing employees’ strengths and preferences to ensure they thrive in their roles. The conversation highlights the importance of promoting self-awareness within a company culture and learning from unsuccessful promotions for growth. The hosts invite listeners to share their experiences on managing employee roles effectively in their businesses. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #565 for Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 July 10th: National Pina Colada Day 00:00:58 The Tuna Fish Litmus Test 00:06:11 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and take your business to the next level today! 00:08:08 Right Person, Right Position Observe FIRST. Don’t move people out of what they’re really good at. 00:20:04 BB 565 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Right Person, Right Position – Business Brain 565 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us on Business Brain as Dave and Shannon cover topics from National Workaholics Day to confidence in business. Shannon shares how confidence helped his negotiations as a landscape company manager. They discuss the impact of language, appearance, and humility on building confidence and effective communication. The conversation highlights the role of small wins, deferring to experts, and adapting communication to different audiences in boosting confidence. They emphasize the importance of supporting others and receiving feedback in cultivating self-assurance. Ultimately, they stress that confidence is key to success beyond financial gains and urge listeners to tackle self-doubt and take proactive steps forward. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #564 for Casual Friday, July 5th, 2024 July 5th: National Workaholics Day 00:01:58 LinkedIn Has a Problem 00:07:02 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year 00:08:58 Building Confidence Be willing to say “I don’t know” and “I dont’ know what that is” Focus on small wins! Everyone can’t know everything, and everyone knows that. 00:20:10 Do the things you don’t want to do FIRST And… help people! Leverage the law of reciprocity. You’re the only one who lives in your head. 00:23:42 BB 564 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Building Confidence – Business Brain 564 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss the misconceptions surrounding lifestyle businesses, sharing stories of individuals finding success by enjoying the day-to-day work. They highlight the importance of enjoying the business grind rather than just the end result, reflecting on their own experiences with multiple lifestyle businesses. The hosts delve into the significance of having multiple revenue streams for financial stability and encourage listeners to explore unconventional entrepreneurship avenues for growth. They tease their next episode on building confidence through entrepreneurship and long-term success foundations. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #563 for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 July 3rd: National Independent Beer Run Day (also National Fried Clam Day) 00:02:21 How has technology evolved to help us get good headshots? Headshot Pro 00:07:54 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year. 00:09:51 Lifestyle businesses are OK! Enjoy what you’re doing… don’t worry about your passion, just the nuts and bolts of it. Fall in love with problem solving. No problems, no business! Don’t fall in love with “scaling” or “exiting” Fall in love with stacking lifestyle businesses 00:21:00 BB 563 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post The Power of Lifestyle Businesses – Business Brain 563 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss the impact of handling bad reviews on social media and avoiding public venting. They highlight the importance of incentivizing positive reviews and maintaining a constructive approach towards feedback. Transitioning to risk tolerance in business, they share personal insights and stress the significance of recalibrating one’s risk scale over time. Reflecting on past decisions, they emphasize making informed choices and offering tailored advice to clients. Dave and Shannon propose developing a risk assessment tool to help clients assess their risk tolerance levels accurately. They emphasize transparency and guiding clients based on individual risk profiles. Concluding with the concept of assigning alter egos to different risk levels, they encourage listener feedback to improve their advisory approach and promote an open dialogue. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #562 for Casual Friday, June 28th, 2024 June 28th: National Food Truck Day 00:01:20 Don’t Be Your Own Bogeyman Don’t Create Your Own Negative Reviews 00:05:46 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year. 00:07:43 Teaching Risk Tolerance Wipeout Risk Recalibrate your risk scale REGULARLY 00:16:13 The ComScore Gamble Complacency Risk If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice BB 562 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Your Risk Tolerance Scale – Business Brain 562 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of navigating a challenging business deal negotiation, delving into the frustrations encountered when faced with one-sided and unreasonable agreements from opposing legal teams. The speaker emphasizes the shift towards collaboration over mere negotiation to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. The discussion highlights the importance of active participation in negotiations and maintaining a balance between assertiveness and cooperation. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving dynamics of the negotiation process and the significance of informed and collaborative approaches for successful deal-making. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #561 for Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 June 26th: National Barcode Day 00:02:16 Beating Your Business with The Simple Stick Founders Podcast Insanely Simple: Steve Jobs 00:04:51 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/BusinessBrain to try free for 30 days and then 10% off your first year. 00:06:48 Negotiation vs. Collaboration Nobody Gets Everything 00:29:48 BB 561 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post The Shift from Negotiation to Collaboration – Business Brain 561 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, and Alex Forbes from Lane 17 Cabinets discuss building systems and output thinking in business. Alex shares his journey transitioning from furniture making to focusing on cabinets, emphasizing lean manufacturing principles, delegation, and hiring for continuous improvement. They mention “Output Thinking” by John Seifer, the challenges of managing growth, and the value of seeking outside help. Alex highlights the importance of learning and adapting, sharing his experience with the business community on X for support and connection. The episode emphasizes embracing continuous improvement and community support in entrepreneurship. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #560 for Casual Friday, June 21st, 2024 June 21st: National Day of The Gong Guest: Alex Forbes from Lane 17 Cabinets Less Planning, More Action! …And then you change and start planning LEAN Mentality with Two-Second Improvements John Seiffer’s “Output Thinking” Finding an SMB pocket on Social Media…a Support Group! Fine-Tuning Social Media BB 560 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Alex Forbes Lane 17 Cabinet Co – Part 2 – Business Brain 560 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

On Business Brain, we chat with Alex Forbes, founder of Lane 17 Cabinet Company. Alex traces his entrepreneurial evolution from woodworking to specialized cabinetry amid pandemic challenges. He discusses delegation, lean principles, and continuous improvement, crediting the X community for support. The conversation emphasizes authenticity in social media, learning from experiences, and collaboration opportunities for entrepreneurs online. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #559 for Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 June 19th: Juneteenth, National Wristwatch Day, and also National Martini Day 00:01:30 Guest: Alex Forbes from Lane 17 Cabinets 00:02:00 Growing up in an entrepreneurial household 00:03:32 A Quick post-College detour to the real world then…Lane 17! Named after Fire Lane 17 on the lakeside 00:05:33 From Cutting Boards to Restaurant Furniture Going into debt…great motivator! 00:07:39 Covid opens up the door for a pivot to custom cabinetry 00:08:41 The A-Ha Moment 00:11:48 Managing The Terrible Memories 00:14:47 Expanding your internal footprint 00:19:14 “The Business Had to Grow Through Debt” BB 559 Outtro feedback@businessbrain.show Call/Text: (567) 274-6977 X/Twitter: @ShannonJean & @DaveHamilton, & @BizBrainShow LinkedIn: Shannon Jean, Dave Hamilton, & Business Brain Facebook: Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, & Business Brain The post Alex Forbes from Lane 17 Cabinet Co Part 1 – Business Brain 559 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.