Small Business Show

If you’re a Small Business owner, chances are you like things to be done a certain way – that may be why you don’t work for someone else, doing things their way. This is a powerful trait that can push you to succeed – but, it can also turn you into a micromanager when it […] The post Stop Micromanaging and Start Persuading – Small Business Show 202 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Most of us create businesses to support our lifestyle, but there’s some people that live a lifestyle that seems to lend itself to starting businesses. Today we’re going to talk to Jeff Anderlite, a serial business owner that has travelled the world, in what looks like to us, like a pursuit of living a “non-boring” […] The post Interview with Jeff Anderlite of Baja Llama and Ignite360 – Small Business Show 201 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Join us today for the 200th episode of the *Award Winning* Small Business Show! We’re thrilled to have been ranked as the #1 Small Business Podcast by Feedspot for 2018 and we couldn’t have done it without our listeners. Your Co-Hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean thank you! Today we are focusing on Collaboration – why […] The post Why Collaboration is the Key to Personal and Small Business Success – Small Business Show 200 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Technology changes quickly and one of the problems we all deal with is finding a home for your old laptop, phone or tablet when you upgrade. How many of us have an old iPhone in a drawer or MacBook sitting on a shelf somewhere? Today we get a chance to learn more about the business […] The post Interview with Brian Burke Founder of SellYourMac – Small Business Show 199 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

We hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends! That’s what Dave and Shannon are doing this week, so we bring you one of our favorite interviews from last year with Gurjit Sing and Kevin Chou from the Gentleman’s Garage, a Turo based Small Business that focuses on renting exotic cars. Enjoy […] The post Small Business Show 198 – From the Archives: Gentleman’s Garage on Turo interview appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Let’s face it, not every decision you’ll make for your Small Business is going to be a good one. What can you do to avoid bad decisions in the first place and how can you quickly recover from the ones that slip through? Join us today on episode 197 of the Small Business Show where […] The post Bad Decisions in your Business – How to Avoid and Recover – Small Business Show 197 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

From time to time we discuss the tools we use to run our own Small Businesses and why we couldn’t live without them. Join us today for our second installment of Tools for Small Businesses to hear from your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton about their favorite business products. We start out with a […] The post Small Business Tools for Success – Small Business Show 196 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

We love answering listener questions. Not only does it make us feel much smarter than we actually are, it also allows us to connect with our listeners and help them solve problems. Send your questions to be featured on the Small Business Show! On this episode, we hear from Louis with a question about setting […] The post Listener Questions: Domains, Lawsuits and Selling Your Business – Small Business Show 195 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Change is coming for you and your Small Business! How you manage change and how you integrate change into your company culture is an important part of your long term success. Join us today for episode 194 of the Small Business Show as we take a deep dive into welcoming and benefiting from change. We […] The post Embracing Change for Small Business Success – Small Business Show 194 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

How important is creating content to share with your existing and potential customers to your Small Business success? And what are some of the keys to being successful with a content marketing plan? Join us today for episode 193 of the Small Business Show to hear how your co-hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton have […] The post Small Business Content Creation and Marketing – Small Business Show Episode 193 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Ever thought of starting a Small Business from your hobby? We often hear about home beer brewers taking the leap and launching a company built around their love of beer, but what about Cider makers? Join us today as we talk with Ben Schroeder, founder of Santa Barbara Cider! Many of us follow our interests […] The post Interview with Santa Barbara Cider Founder Ben Schroeder – Small Business Show 192 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

What’s the best way to handle conflict when things go wrong with a customer, partner or employee? Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for this episode of the Small Business Show to hear about their experiences in managing, resolving and de-escalating conflicts that will inevitably try to ruin your day. One of the […] The post Managing Conflict with Customers and Partners – Small Business Show 191 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Start a business and you become a leader. Not just for employees, but to your customers, suppliers and other partners. What type of leadership style creates the most successful Small Businesses? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean today to learn about different leadership styles and why you’ll need more than one type for […] The post What Type of Leadership Leads to Small Business Success? – Small Business Show 190 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Getting paid might be the most important task for your Small Business. Processing payments quickly for your customers, avoiding fraud and managing your cash are all critical and daily tasks. Today’s guest on the Small Business Show has a wealth of experience in the payments processing business and is currently the COO of PayPal. Bill […] The post Bill Ready Paypal COO Interview, Funds Now and Customer Experience – Small Business Show 189 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Time is arguably our most important asset as Small Business owners. You can’t create more of it, but you can increase your efficiency and hack how you use time each day to make it work in your favor. Today on episode 188 of the Small Business Show, your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean share […] The post Time Management Tips and Tricks for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 188 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Everyone knows that coffee is an important part of every Small Business startup, right? With 400 million cups enjoyed every-single-day in the United States, this seems like a great opportunity for a Small Business. But, how do you get your voice heard in this crowded market? How do you create a niche where you can […] The post The Business of Coffee: Café Rica Founders Interview – Small Business Show 187 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Being persistent is a critical part of making your Small Business succeed. From the very start, you will face obstacles that you’ll have to break through and go around to create something from nothing. Some of these will be mental, some physical and some logistical. Join us today for episode 186 of the Small Business […] The post Persistence is Key to Small Business Success – Small Business Show 186 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

What’s more important for your Small Business, profits or cashflow? If you’re a regular listener of the Small Business Show, you know what we think! Join us today as we dig deep into to the importance of managing your available cash and how to get through the inevitable cash-crunch when it hits you. Your co-hosts […] The post How To Manage Your Cashflow – Small Business Show 185 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Getting customers to spend their hard earned dollars at your Small Business is tough, right? How about if you had to convince them to eat insects to get those dollars into your bank account? Join us today as we visit with James Rolin of Cowboy Cricket Farms and hear how this Small Business has used […] The post Small Business Interview with James Rolin of Cowboy Cricket Farms – Small Business Show 184 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

A common misconception is that it’s the great idea that makes a Small Business successful. Join us today on the Small Business Show to hear us dispel that myth and discuss taking Action to propel your business to success. Don’t wait. You’ll hear that message over and over again on this episode of the Small Business […] The post Moving from Idea to Action – Get Started Today With Your Small Business – Small Business Show 183 appeared first on The Small Business Show.