The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

#232 - Are You Too Close to Your Business?

Are you too close to your business? When you get feedback from unhappy customers, do you lean in... or do you disregard with, "They just didn't get it." Not all bad experiences are flukes. Not all criticisms can be explained by, "That's not our customer anyway." We love our businesses. We're passionate about them. Close to them. Which means we struggle with one simple thing. Objectivity. 

We talk through objectivity and navigating the blind spots that are holding our businesses back. 

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#231 - Dan McGaw, on Marketing Tech that Drives Sales

For all the latest and greatest software tools, apps, and analytics platforms that you can use for that next sale... How in the world do you make sense of it all? How do you keep yourself from getting lost in the weeds of managing it all and get back to simply focusing on running and growing your business? 

Dan McGaw joins the podcast as the founder of McGaw.io, a consultancy that helps business owners make sense of the mess of marketing. More importantly, he shares the simple steps you need to take to effectively use your marketing to drive revenue. 

Find out more at McGaw.io.

Want more help? Text "FIRE" to 415-915-9011 to get Dan's free book: Build Cool SH*T!

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#230 - The Great Resignation: What You Need to Know

Millions of workers are quitting in droves. What does this mean for the average business owner? Is there a tangible and practical way to retain talent and keep your team happy, engaged, and loyal to your brand? 

We talk through the Great Resignation including the steps you should take to engage your employees. 

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#229 - Josh Cary, as the Hidden Entrepreneur

You're full of talent and potential... but does anyone else know that? More importantly, do you know it? 

Josh Cary joins the show as the host of the Hidden Entrepreneur. He tells his story of hiding his giftings and talents while living in fear of what others thought of him. 

40 years later, and his influence has placed him in some of the most exclusive circles. His secret? Unabashedly owning who he is with no more hiding. 

If you've thought about jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, or you've hesitated to own your giftings, this episode will ignite you to get started! 

And if you want to learn more about Josh, connect with him at JoshCary.com. 

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#228 - Naira Perez, on Digital Scaling with Ads

Are you ready to scale your business online? And in doing so, is there a way to keep online advertising from being a money pit for you? 

Which platforms should I use? And is one better than the other for my brand? 

All these questions are answered and more with Naira Perez, who joins the show sharing all her latest insights on the digital marketing game. 

Want to know more? Go to https://www.springhilldigital.com/ and connect with Naira directly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nairaperez/. 

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#227 - Ruth King, as the Profitability Master

What does a 40-year business veteran have to say about starting and running a business? More importantly, what key insights would she have to share on scaling your business to new levels of revenue? 

Ruth King joins the podcast to talk her story of business ownership, including some of her biggest revenue turnarounds. 

Want to learn more? Go to http://RuthKing.info and be sure to follow Ruth on Twitter @RuthKing and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/.

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#226 - Jared Mitchell, on Building Thriving Businesses

Are you passionate about growing your business? More importantly, in a world with so many failed businesses... is there a way to guarantee that yours will make it? 

Jared Mitchell joins the podcast to talk the actionable, practical, and tangible ways he grew Beefysites.com and SkincarebyAlana.com, the latter of which becoming one of the largest online retailers of organic and all natural skin-care products. 

#225 - 5 Reasons Why Employees Quit

Two-thirds of your employees are just showing up, punching the clock. And many are actively looking for another job. That's the latest from Gallup. 

So what can you be doing to keep your best talent? This episode covers the five most common reasons employees quit, and what you can do to keep them not just in your business, but also keep them engaged and passionate about the work they do. 

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#224 - Tony Martignetti, on Inspired Purpose Leadership

In a time of unprecedented change, do you have the clarity and vision to lead your team effectively? More importantly, have you unlocked your potential to lead from a place of purpose? 

Tony Martignetti joins the podcast as the owner of Inspired Purpose Coaching. As a leadership coach, he shows leaders how to lead from a place of inspired purpose, while impacting and inspiring those around them. 

Find out more at https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/.

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#223 - Kayvan Kian, on Navigating Life‘s Challenges

Today's post COVID business world is full of uncertainty... so what are the ways in which leaders can find answers? More importantly, how does a leader learn to thrive while the business landscape changes on a day to day basis? 

Kayvan Kian joins the podcast as Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company, as well as author of the bestselling book What is Water: How Young Leaders Can Thrive in an Uncertain World.

Get Kayvan's book, available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/What-Water-Leaders-Thrive-Uncertain-ebook/dp/B07RB2MZY9

And be sure to connect with Kayvan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayvan/.