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. …
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 …
Ep: 299 Kurt Uhlir
Marketing Tactics to Acquire and Retain Clients Kurt Uhlir is known for being at the front lines for creating several of the marketing channels we all use today, including social media management, influencer marketing, and location-based marketing. In addition to his experience building and/or operating dozens of companies, he has advised hundreds more. The unique experience of being inside hundreds …
Ep: 292 Mark Carpenter
Storytelling to Teach, Lead, Sell, and Inspire Mastering the Art of Business Success – Register HERE Mark Carpenter is a serial storyteller. He teaches people how to lead intentionally by telling stories that teach, lead, sell, and inspire. He is the co-creator of the best-selling book and workshop “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and …
The Push And Pull Of Effective Growth – How To Face Failure And Move Through Growing Pains.
Business owners are always striving for growth, but the reality is that growth can be difficult to achieve. It often requires taking risks, and it can bring its own set of challenges. The push and pull of effective growth requires a balanced approach, so business owners need to understand how to face failures with resilience, and move through growing pains …
Why 95% Of Strategic Plans Fail, And How To Overcome It Using A Simple, 2-Step Growth Plan.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, strategic planning is a powerful tool for driving growth and success. Unfortunately, despite its importance, many businesses fail to execute their strategies effectively, leading to 95% of strategic plans failing. This article will explore why this is the case, outlining the main obstacles that stand in the way of the successful execution of strategic plans …
Ep: 265 Jeremy Miner
Sales Techniques That Close More Deals During his 17 year sales career, Jeremy was recognized in the direct selling industry as the 45th highest earning producer out of more than 108 million salespeople. Jeremy’s earnings as a commission-only salesperson were in the multiple 7-figures, EVERY year! Jeremy’s particular brand of sales training pioneers the unique use of behavioral science and …
The 5 Leadership Qualities You’ve Never Heard Of, And You Didn’t Know That You Desperately Needed
I will discuss five leadership qualities that you may not have heard of yet, but which you may desperately need if you want to be a successful leader of your business.