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 …
Mastering the Art of Negotiation: A Crucial Skill for Business Owners
Negotiation is a critical skill for any business owner or entrepreneur. The ability to negotiate effectively can mean the difference between closing or losing out on a lucrative deal, getting the best price from suppliers, persuading clients to agree to favorable terms, and overall business success. As an entrepreneur, you need to master the art of negotiation to protect your …
Empowering Small Businesses: 11 Proven Financial Resilience Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of small business entrepreneurship, where economic uncertainties prevail, the need for a sturdy financial foundation becomes paramount. As staunch supporters of small businesses, our commitment is unwavering in guiding entrepreneurs through economic challenges. Our mission revolves around empowering businesses with comprehensive financial planning and instilling a sense of preparedness. Within this guide, we meticulously explore …
Crafting Compelling Stories: The Role of Narrative in Business Success
Storytelling forms the backbone of human experience. Even in the digital age, the urge remains strong to gather around a virtual or actual campfire to share tales speaking to our innermost hopes, dreams, struggles, and purpose. Leveraging this primal drive for connection in the business sphere unlocks immense opportunity through the strategic crafting of brand narratives. Let’s explore what constitutes …
The Power of Networking: Building Meaningful Connections for Business Growth
This common mantra echoes loudest when starting and expanding a business. While the preeminence of digital networking perpetually expands, offline relationship building retains irreplaceable influence for entrepreneurs seeking exponential growth. Nurturing diverse professional connections generates game-changing introductions, partnerships, expertise exchange, investor matches, referrals, and insider intel benefiting every business phase. Yet nearly half of small business owners still forego networking …
The Future of Work: 13 Trends Shaping the Workplace in 2024
The past several years have brought seismic shifts in how, when, and where we work. Fueled by the global pandemic and advancements in technology, traditional offices transformed seemingly overnight into flexible hybrid and remote models. As 2024 picks up momentum, leaders must be aware of emerging workplace patterns, priorities, and innovations shaping the overall employee experience. Companies failing to evolve …
The Future of E-commerce: 5 Trends and Strategies for Small Online Retailers
Introduction The e-commerce industry has experienced massive growth over the past decade, with global retail e-commerce sales reaching $5.5 trillion in 2022. While large online retailers like Amazon and Walmart command significant market share, small e-commerce businesses also have major opportunities to tap into the continuous rise of online shopping. However, succeeding as a small e-tailer requires keeping up with …
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: 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: 317 Chris Mannina
A CFO’s Insights with Chris Mannina Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Chris Mannina, CPA and CFO, works primarily with mid-market businesses in a variety of industries, including professional services, technology, government contracting, and non-profits. His areas of expertise include reporting, compliance, strategic planning, FP&A, monitoring, and internal controls. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …
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: 317 Chris Mannina
A CFO’s Insights with Chris Mannina Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Chris Mannina, CPA and CFO, works primarily with mid-market businesses in a variety of industries, including professional services, technology, government contracting, and non-profits. His areas of expertise include reporting, compliance, strategic planning, FP&A, monitoring, and internal controls. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …
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: 317 Chris Mannina
A CFO’s Insights with Chris Mannina Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE Chris Mannina, CPA and CFO, works primarily with mid-market businesses in a variety of industries, including professional services, technology, government contracting, and non-profits. His areas of expertise include reporting, compliance, strategic planning, FP&A, monitoring, and internal controls. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …