The winter winds have finally started to calm, the days are getting longer, and signs of new life are emerging all around us. Spring has sprung! For many businesses, this change of seasons presents an opportunity to refresh strategies and reinvigorate operations as we head into a busy time of year. After months of slower activity through the colder months, …
How to Overcome Common Challenges Faced by Small Business Owners
Starting and running a small business is a dream for many entrepreneurs, offering the freedom to be your boss, pursue your passion, and reap the rewards of your hard work. However, along the way, small business owners often face numerous challenges that can test their resilience and determination. From managing cash flow to finding and retaining top talent, these obstacles …
Understanding Your Market: Market Research Essentials for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, one of the most critical factors that can determine the success or failure of your venture is your understanding of your target market. Without a deep and comprehensive knowledge of your customers, their needs, preferences, and behaviors, it becomes exceedingly difficult to create products or services that resonate with them, develop effective marketing strategies, and …
From Idea to Launch: How to Start a Successful Small Business
Starting a small business is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it’s also a challenging one that requires careful planning, dedication, and resilience. Whether you’re driven by a passion for a particular product or service, the desire for financial independence, or the thrill of entrepreneurship, turning your idea into a successful venture takes more than just a great concept. In …
Thriving in Uncertain Times: Strategies for Small Businesses
Uncertainty is the nemesis of small business owners. When times are unclear, it’s difficult to plan, project finances accurately, or understand upcoming challenges. Yet running a small business often means navigating unpredictable economic fluctuations, changing regulations, competitive upheavals, or sudden shifts in consumer demand. Rather than being paralyzed by uncertainty, smart entrepreneurs adopt strategies to thrive despite ambiguity. Small businesses …
The Power of Networking: How Small Business Owners Can Expand Their Reach
For busy small business owners focused on daily operations, networking often falls low on the priority list. Yet actively developing connections represents an invaluable growth strategy proven to elevate brands, increase sales, and establish recognition. Far beyond merely collecting business cards or small talk, robust networking multiplies opportunities through cultivating relationships, sparking collaboration, and nurturing referrals. This article explores networking …
Subscription Economy: Transitioning Your Small Business to a Subscription Model
The subscription economy is booming. From monthly boxes to streaming services and software subscriptions, recurring revenue models are taking over across industries. The numbers speak for themselves – over the last nine years, the subscription economy has seen subscription businesses grow by more than 100% every year. For small business owners, adopting a subscription model comes with many potential benefits. …
Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service: Affordable Solutions for Small Businesses
While many small business owners recognize that artificial intelligence holds the potential to revolutionize industries through automation, few realize how AI implementation can happen practically and affordably at modest scales to transform customer experiences – optimizing the teams and tools already in place. From chatbots handling routine inquiries to machine learning proactively resolving issues, AI directly addresses two of the …
Handling Difficult Customers: 12 Tips for Staying Calm and Defusing Tension
Dealing with an angry or difficult customer can be one of the most challenging parts of working in customer service. When tensions run high, it’s easy to get flustered and make the situation worse. However, by staying calm and employing some simple defusing techniques, you can turn even the most difficult interaction into a positive experience. Here are some of …
The Art of Time Management: Productivity Hacks for Small Business Owners
Time equals money epitomizes the small business owner’s life. With limited resources by definition, optimizing each minute to complete essential responsibilities, meet deadlines, and achieve growth separates dreamers from achievers. Mastering personal time management elevates small company productivity, freeing up mental bandwidth to focus where it matters most. This comprehensive guide examines unconventional time management “hacks” allowing entrepreneurs and solopreneurs …
Boss Boundaries: How To Loosen Your Personal Life By Applying New Boundaries At Home
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries between your work and personal life is an ongoing journey that can significantly impact your well-being and overall satisfaction. In an age where remote work and digital connectivity blur the lines between professional and personal domains, it’s more important than ever to establish clear boundaries that allow you to thrive in both areas. This article …
Are You Working on the Business or in the Business? A Vital Question for Business Owners
Joining a mastermind group can be a game-changer for business owners seeking to strike a balance between working on the business and working in the business. As a business owner, your time and energy are valuable resources. One crucial question that every business owner should ask themselves is: “Am I working on the business or in the business?” It’s easy …
Why Roundtables, Not Networking Groups, Are The Key To Successful Business Growth
Discover the transformative power of roundtables as a networking alternative for business owners, fostering meaningful relationships, collaboration, and valuable insights for sustainable growth. Business owners understand the value of making connections to drive the growth of their businesses. However, it’s not always easy to determine which networking opportunities will best contribute to their success. While networking groups have long been …
Unlocking Success: A Guide for Business Owners to Achieve Their Goals
As a business owner, setting and achieving goals is vital for driving growth, realizing your vision, and achieving long-term success. However, the path to goal attainment can be challenging, requiring strategic planning, perseverance, and adaptability. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to help business owners effectively set and achieve their goals, empowering them to unlock their full …
Turning Resources Into Profits: How To Fix Your Cash Flow By Utilizing Team Members.
Business owners understand the importance of turning resources into profits. As a business grows and evolves, cash flow can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are strategies to help overcome this issue. One effective option is to utilize team members in order to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Reduce costs and make better use of resources. The first step in fixing …
Lonely At The Top? It Doesn’t Have To Be… The 3-Step Method To Fixing Isolation At Work
Being a business owner can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it doesn’t come without challenges. One of the biggest pitfalls of being a business leader is experiencing isolation and loneliness at the top. You may be surrounded by other people in your office every day, but even so, many business owners still experience feelings of loneliness as they shoulder …
Are You “Mastermind Material” – How To Tell
As a business owner, have you ever wondered if you possess the qualities and skills necessary to become a master of your craft? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are certain traits that successful business owners share in common. We’ll explore what it takes to be “mastermind material” and how you can determine whether or not you possess these …
Hey, Bossman, Is Your Business Competing With Your Marriage? Balancing Business and Marriage.
Being an entrepreneur is hard work, demanding long hours, and lots of dedication. But when it comes to running a business, there’s one thing that can be even more difficult than finding success—balancing business and marriage. It can be tough to keep both going strong at the same time, but work-life balance is essential if you want your relationship with …
Can Your Business Survive Another Year; Survive The Recession?
If you’re a business owner, the recent global economic recession has no doubt been a cause for concern. With so many businesses shutting their doors for good, it’s more important than ever to make sure that your business is on solid footing and has a plan for weathering tough times. But how can you tell if your business can survive …
7 Steps To Building Your Morning Routine And Being More Productive Even If You Are Not A Morning Person
You often end up with more unproductive hours than necessary because your morning routine consists of hitting the snooze button four times before getting out of bed at the last minute to throw on your clothes and hurry to work. You feel rushed and in total chaos. That feeling doesn’t just end because you made it to work. You carry …
Ep: 327 Solomon Thimothy
Mastering Challenges: Essential Tips for Small Business Owners Clarity Navigator Discovery Session – Sign Up HERE Solomon Thimothy is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in marketing and sales. As the co-founder and CEO of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency, as well as Clickx, he has helped businesses double their revenue using the 10X …
Ep: 326 Robb Green
Insights for Growth and Achievement for Small Business Owners Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Robb Green is a lifelong learner constantly seeking knowledge to empower himself and others. Robb has owned 8 brands over the course of his career and currently hosts the podcast “I’m the One,” which provides practical guidance on building wealth, maintaining healthy relationships, and …
Ep: 325 Tim Calise
The Power of Recurring Revenue in Small Businesses Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tim is a versatile entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and podcast host who helps service business owners uncover the profits hidden inside their existing business. By the age of 25, Tim had raised over $325mm for his investment company before moving on to building a …
Ep: 324 Henry McIntosh
Unlocking Business Growth Through Partnership Marketing Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Today we’re talking to Henry McIntosh, the founder of Twenty One Twelve Marketing, a partnership marketing agency otherwise known as the commercial collaborations agency and GLOW Festivals – an apres ski music festival with absolutely no snow in sight. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 323 Jon Bassford
Enhancing Business Efficiency with Jon Bassford Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Jon Bassford is the Founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, an operations management company specializing in launching and managing internal operations for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Jon is a visionary entrepreneur and operations professional who thrives on creating and driving change. Subscribe …
Ep: 322 Tanya Alvarez
Accountability Strategies for Small Business Success Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Tanya Alvarez, founder of a New York ad agency at 25, battled odds and achieved $1M in revenue. With OwnersUP, she helps you win at work while living what matters most. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this …
Ep: 321 Brian Will
Scaling Your Business and Overcoming Obstacles Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Brian Will is a seasoned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and sales expert with over 35 years of experience. He’s created seven highly successful companies worth over half a billion dollars at their peak. Today, Brian owns thriving ventures in restaurants, insurance, technology, and real estate. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen …
Ep: 320 Bocar Dia
Navigating the Zero to One Phase with Bocar Dia Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Bocar Dia is a Partner at Forum Ventures sitting at the intersection of investing and working 1:1 with portfolio founders through the early stages of building, including go-to-market, founder-led sales, and fundraising. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? …
Ep: 319 Kavyon Kay
Sales Success Strategies for Business Growth in 2024 Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Kayvon, CEO of The Sales Connection and a foremost sales authority, has transformed sales strategies globally. Excelling in teaching professionals to connect authentically with prospects, he’s guided the creation of multimillion-dollar businesses and trained over 21,000 sales reps across 100 countries. With over …
Ep: 318 Aaron Marcum
Positive Psychology of Entrepreneurship Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Aaron Marcum holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology from UPenn under Dr. Martin Seligman. With two decades of business scaling experience, he’s an award-winning leader and speaker empowering entrepreneurs. Aaron has just recently launched his book, “EntreThrive,” today. I can’t believe we were able to get him on the …
Ep: 327 Solomon Thimothy
Mastering Challenges: Essential Tips for Small Business Owners Clarity Navigator Discovery Session – Sign Up HERE Solomon Thimothy is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in marketing and sales. As the co-founder and CEO of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency, as well as Clickx, he has helped businesses double their revenue using the 10X …
Ep: 326 Robb Green
Insights for Growth and Achievement for Small Business Owners Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Robb Green is a lifelong learner constantly seeking knowledge to empower himself and others. Robb has owned 8 brands over the course of his career and currently hosts the podcast “I’m the One,” which provides practical guidance on building wealth, maintaining healthy relationships, and …
Ep: 325 Tim Calise
The Power of Recurring Revenue in Small Businesses Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tim is a versatile entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and podcast host who helps service business owners uncover the profits hidden inside their existing business. By the age of 25, Tim had raised over $325mm for his investment company before moving on to building a …
Ep: 324 Henry McIntosh
Unlocking Business Growth Through Partnership Marketing Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Today we’re talking to Henry McIntosh, the founder of Twenty One Twelve Marketing, a partnership marketing agency otherwise known as the commercial collaborations agency and GLOW Festivals – an apres ski music festival with absolutely no snow in sight. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 323 Jon Bassford
Enhancing Business Efficiency with Jon Bassford Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Jon Bassford is the Founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, an operations management company specializing in launching and managing internal operations for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Jon is a visionary entrepreneur and operations professional who thrives on creating and driving change. Subscribe …
Ep: 322 Tanya Alvarez
Accountability Strategies for Small Business Success Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Tanya Alvarez, founder of a New York ad agency at 25, battled odds and achieved $1M in revenue. With OwnersUP, she helps you win at work while living what matters most. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this …
Ep: 321 Brian Will
Scaling Your Business and Overcoming Obstacles Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Brian Will is a seasoned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and sales expert with over 35 years of experience. He’s created seven highly successful companies worth over half a billion dollars at their peak. Today, Brian owns thriving ventures in restaurants, insurance, technology, and real estate. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen …
Ep: 320 Bocar Dia
Navigating the Zero to One Phase with Bocar Dia Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Bocar Dia is a Partner at Forum Ventures sitting at the intersection of investing and working 1:1 with portfolio founders through the early stages of building, including go-to-market, founder-led sales, and fundraising. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? …
Ep: 319 Kavyon Kay
Sales Success Strategies for Business Growth in 2024 Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Kayvon, CEO of The Sales Connection and a foremost sales authority, has transformed sales strategies globally. Excelling in teaching professionals to connect authentically with prospects, he’s guided the creation of multimillion-dollar businesses and trained over 21,000 sales reps across 100 countries. With over …
Ep: 318 Aaron Marcum
Positive Psychology of Entrepreneurship Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Aaron Marcum holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology from UPenn under Dr. Martin Seligman. With two decades of business scaling experience, he’s an award-winning leader and speaker empowering entrepreneurs. Aaron has just recently launched his book, “EntreThrive,” today. I can’t believe we were able to get him on the …
Ep: 327 Solomon Thimothy
Mastering Challenges: Essential Tips for Small Business Owners Clarity Navigator Discovery Session – Sign Up HERE Solomon Thimothy is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in marketing and sales. As the co-founder and CEO of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency, as well as Clickx, he has helped businesses double their revenue using the 10X …
Ep: 326 Robb Green
Insights for Growth and Achievement for Small Business Owners Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Robb Green is a lifelong learner constantly seeking knowledge to empower himself and others. Robb has owned 8 brands over the course of his career and currently hosts the podcast “I’m the One,” which provides practical guidance on building wealth, maintaining healthy relationships, and …
Ep: 325 Tim Calise
The Power of Recurring Revenue in Small Businesses Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tim is a versatile entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and podcast host who helps service business owners uncover the profits hidden inside their existing business. By the age of 25, Tim had raised over $325mm for his investment company before moving on to building a …
Ep: 324 Henry McIntosh
Unlocking Business Growth Through Partnership Marketing Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Today we’re talking to Henry McIntosh, the founder of Twenty One Twelve Marketing, a partnership marketing agency otherwise known as the commercial collaborations agency and GLOW Festivals – an apres ski music festival with absolutely no snow in sight. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 323 Jon Bassford
Enhancing Business Efficiency with Jon Bassford Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Jon Bassford is the Founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, an operations management company specializing in launching and managing internal operations for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Jon is a visionary entrepreneur and operations professional who thrives on creating and driving change. Subscribe …
Ep: 322 Tanya Alvarez
Accountability Strategies for Small Business Success Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Tanya Alvarez, founder of a New York ad agency at 25, battled odds and achieved $1M in revenue. With OwnersUP, she helps you win at work while living what matters most. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this …
Ep: 321 Brian Will
Scaling Your Business and Overcoming Obstacles Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Brian Will is a seasoned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and sales expert with over 35 years of experience. He’s created seven highly successful companies worth over half a billion dollars at their peak. Today, Brian owns thriving ventures in restaurants, insurance, technology, and real estate. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen …
Ep: 320 Bocar Dia
Navigating the Zero to One Phase with Bocar Dia Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Bocar Dia is a Partner at Forum Ventures sitting at the intersection of investing and working 1:1 with portfolio founders through the early stages of building, including go-to-market, founder-led sales, and fundraising. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? …
Ep: 319 Kavyon Kay
Sales Success Strategies for Business Growth in 2024 Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Kayvon, CEO of The Sales Connection and a foremost sales authority, has transformed sales strategies globally. Excelling in teaching professionals to connect authentically with prospects, he’s guided the creation of multimillion-dollar businesses and trained over 21,000 sales reps across 100 countries. With over …
Ep: 318 Aaron Marcum
Positive Psychology of Entrepreneurship Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Aaron Marcum holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology from UPenn under Dr. Martin Seligman. With two decades of business scaling experience, he’s an award-winning leader and speaker empowering entrepreneurs. Aaron has just recently launched his book, “EntreThrive,” today. I can’t believe we were able to get him on the …