The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

#497 - Abhi Yadav Talks AI Driven Marketing and iCustomer

AI is being used for all sorts of things that don't move the needle for a business. But is there untapped potential in the world of GTM and marketing? We talk with Abhi Yadav who is using AI as a core piece of his business, iCustomer, and how they are using it to better understand and segment their customers. 

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Listen to Your Customers

So often business owners listen to good customer feedback... while ignoring the rest. We dive into an old episode from 2019 on the show -- and explore why it's so important to listen to your customer feedback, both positive and negative. 

 

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#495 - Why I Walked on a $14k Deal

A couple weeks back I walked away on a $14k deal. In today's show, I explain what gave me hesitation around the deal, why I didn't think it was a good fit, and why I recommended to the prospect to spend their money elsewhere instead of signing a contract with Good Advice. 

 

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The Problem with Annual Reviews

Annual Reviews are seen as one of the go to methods in management... but are they really that effective? We talk today about the problems facing your team members, and how annual reviews are too slow to solve them. 

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#494 - 3 Solutions When Times Are Hard

It's challenging times for business owners. What can you be doing to make sure your business is staying healthy? We talk about 3 problems and solutions facing small businesses today.

 

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#493 - Failure and the Story of Dune

It can take a while to be successful with your business... but what if that journey to success takes months? Or even years? We look at the story of Dune, and how author Frank Herbert went through over 20 rejections from publishers before finally finding success.

 

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#492 - Jessica Uranga, with Beautiful Lives

Jessica Uranga joins the podcast to talk what dignity really means, and why Beautiful Lives is such a vital part of the NWA non-profit community. 

 

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Great Leaders Pay the Price

What are the perks that come with being the boss? Too often, people aspire to lead without understanding the cost of leadership. We talk about what great leadership looks like and why so many people get it wrong. 

 

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#491 - Should You Quit Social Media

Social Media can be a huge boon to your brand, and it can be a great avenue to get more customers... but is it doing more harm than good? We talk about why people have quit using social media platforms, and importantly, we give some encouragement to people who are reading the news and who are worried for the future of their business.

 

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#490 - Let's Talk Tariffs

Never before have tariffs been such a central part of the conversation on what's next for business owners. Let's talk tariffs in today's show, and what it might mean for you, the small business owner. 

 

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