Episodes

How does intellectual property help a business? What's the difference between a copyright and a trademark? Do I need a trademark on my business name and logo? We talk with Attorney Vicky Smoylar about protecting your business...

Why is email tracking important to my business? How can automation improve CRM? How do I maintain contact with my clients? We talk with Joel Stevenson about email tracking, automation, and client contact. Joel is the CEO of ...

How do I create a brand that stands out? How does my brand affect my decisions and how do my decisions affect my brand? How do I encourage brand loyalty? Branding and marketing extraordinaire, Maria Miranda , talks about th...

What disciplines help in any industry? How can I be seen as an expert in my field? How do I build trust with future clients? We learn a lot from Dr. Shirag Shemmassian while discussing things that are of value …

How can I teach myself about business? How do I make learning a part of every workday? What can I do to keep learning and growing? We explore why entrepreneurs and business owners need to keep learning. Dana and Russ …

What if I want to cancel my franchise agreement? How to get out of a franchise? What happens when the franchise core values change? Russ and Dana discuss Russ' exit from the franchise and venturing out on his own. Russ …

What is an example of content marketing? How can I create better content? How does content drive traffic and revenue? We have a great conversation with marketing professional Sarah Noel Block . Sarah is the owner of Tiny Mark...

How do I hire a virtual assistant? What do virtual assistants do? What virtual assistant skills are in demand? We have an energetic conversation with Tara Shea . Tara is the Owner and CEO of Tara Shea The VA, LLC …

Should I always have a written contract? What are the risks of not having a contract? How do I trademark my business name or logo? We talk legal protection and trademarks with attorney Nicole Oden . Nicole is an attorney …

How does personal development benefit business? Is work-life balance a myth? We have a great conversation with Cesar Hasselmann . Cesar is an author, mentor, coach and a business consultant. After helping multinational and in...

What bad habits do I need do drop from my routine? How do I build better habits? How do my habits affect my business? We talk with Mike Saporito about creating lasting positive change in our routines, our lives, and …

How to partner your business with a non-profit? Can a non-profit own a for-profit business? Why a business may want to partner with a non-profit? We talk with Jenifer Zygmond who started Red, White, Bubbly, and Brew in order ...

Why is my business not making any money? How do I get my business profitable? What is the Profit First method? We talk with Ron Saharyan , the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Profit First Professionals . Ron has over …

How do I increase social media engagement? How do I improve my social media presence? How do I maximize my online presence? We talk with Devin Brinkley , owner of Creative Gravity , about leaving corporate America to start he...

Do my personal relationships affect the success of my business? How can I improve my business and my relationships at the same time? Are my relationships healthy? We talk with Rachel Elder, who works as a coach and a license...

How do you create a business you love? What happens when doing the thing you love becomes your job? How do you pivot when things don't go as planned? We talk with the Trader Chick, Marina Villatoro about how she …

How do I use Pinterest for business? Can I use Pinterest for marketing? How do I use Pinterest to promote my business? We talk with Chelsea Hall about the visual search engine known as Pinterest and how to use it …

How do you push yourself outside your comfort zone? How can I motivate myself to push harder? How do personal challenges help me grow my business? We talk with Ciara Stockeland whose business mindset and tenacity inspire us. ...

Are you spreading yourself (and your staff) too thin? Do you feel like your marketing isn't working? Do you or your business feel out of alignment? We talk with Donna Leyens , the President and co-founder of Pumpkin Plan You...

How do I find top talent for my company? Why is it a good idea to work with a recruiter? We talk with Rebecca Wilson about using executive search as a company and for those seeking opportunities. Rebecca is the …

What does HR do for a small business? Do small businesses need HR? What does diversity mean to a small business? We talk about more than just compliance with Gisselle Feldkamp Rivera of GFR Consulting . Gisselle (and Dana) s...

Do I need more clients or better clients? How do I get better clients? What is a "sweet spot" in business? We meet and learn from Steven Bousquet of American Landscape and Lawn Science. Steve shares his experience of 40 …

Are you feeling burned out and unsure about how to grow your business? What is the Pumpkin Plan? What makes Pumpkin Planning effective? We speak with Christeen Era , a certified Pumpkin Planning Strategist and author of Profi...

How do I learn to communicate more effectively? Why is communication so important in business? What is my origin story? We have an incredible conversation with John Bates, a world-renowned Leadership Communication expert, an...