The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

#422 - Why You Shouldn't Give Discounts

Can a discount get you that next big customer? Think again. We talk about discounts, deals, and more -- and why high ticket and valuable services end up becoming undervalued by the ways we try to get our next sale.

 

This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are the perfect answer for when you need that immediate response, which is why they have a 24/7 call line. 

 

Call (479) 458-8840 or visit https://borestorationofnwarkansas.com/ for more information. 

 

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#421 - How to Get Good Referrals

There's nothing like a good referral. Word of mouth builds more trust than any cold ad would... and it's why great business owners know the value of getting great referrals. So how do you build a network of people willing to refer you business? And how do you avoid referrals that waste your time? Let's talk about it in today's episode. 

This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert. 

 

Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#420 - When Niche is a Mistake

You absolutely need to niche down... or do you? We talk about the situations where having a niche, or niching down too quickly, can actually be damaging to your business.

 

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#419 - Marketing Driven by Customer Reviews, with Angela Ferrante

Sales and marketing are both made simple through one thing - a powerful customer testimonial. We all know the magic of a compelling customer review... but what if there was a way to not only capture those reviews, but harness them for your business? That's exactly what Angela Ferrante is doing with Laudable. Angela shares her story from early startup to scale, including how she started Laudable, when she made her first hire, and what's next for her business in the B2B space. 

 

Go to https://www.laudable.com/ to find out more, and be sure to connect with Angela on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ferrante/.

 

This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert. 

 

Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#418 - Human Centered Design, with Justin Johnson

Justin Johnson joins the show as the co-founder of Square 6, a software company dedicated to human centered design. But what is human centered design? And more importantly, what does it mean for a tech company to root itself in the soul of working with people? We talk business, marketing, software, and more in today's episode. 

 

Want to connect with Justin? Go to https://squaresix.com/ or connect with Justin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjohnson01/ .

 

This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are the perfect answer for when you need that immediate response, which is why they have a 24/7 call line. 

 

Call (479) 458-8840 or visit https://borestorationofnwarkansas.com/ for more information. 

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#417 - Never Do This When Hiring A New Employee

Great hires involve everything from a clear job description, down to knowing what to say and do in an interview. But in recent years, a new strategy has become all too common. 

 

Let's talk about using projects and tests for new hires, and how businesses are using this to get free, unpaid work.

 

This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert. 

 

Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#416 - What's Up with Fast Food Prices?

McDonald's prices have doubled in the past decade, and they're not the only fast food restaurant to see an increase. The industry in general is seeing a large swing for higher prices... but what does that mean for the average consumer? More importantly, what does the future hold for these businesses, and what can we as business people learn from them?

This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert. 

 

Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#415 - Here's How to Charge More

Want to charge more for your stuff? Are you tired of people complaining about your prices and saying they know someone who can do it cheaper? Let's dive into how to charge more by first understanding what people care about most when they buy, as well as the one mistake to avoid when you sell.

 

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If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

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#414 - SimpleModern Marketing, with Chris Hoyle

What does great marketing look like at scale? We sit down with Chief Marketing Officer Chris Hoyle to talk about the story of SimpleModern, and how their approach to marketing, hiring, and culture is paying off big in their industry.

 

Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert. That's why this episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC.

 

Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com. 

#413 - When Marketing Just Works, with Justin Stephens

Why do some products seem to be in hot demand while others never really catch on? We talk about the magic of marketing and that special place where it just seems to work on today's show, with special guest Justin Stephens.

 

Justin is the owner of JWS Partnerships, LLC. Want to connect with Justin? Go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwspartnerships/

 

This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are the perfect answer for when you need that immediate response, which is why they have a 24/7 call line. 

 

Call (479) 458-8840 or visit https://borestorationofnwarkansas.com/ for more information. 

 

If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

 

Interested in advertising on the show? Reach out via blake@goodadvicecoaching.com.