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Are you ready to grow your business? Join our show as we talk about every tool you need for real meaningful business growth. From digital marketing to sales to leadership, we talk strategy that is actionable and practical for both small business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs. If you’ve been looking for simple steps to get more customers and run a better business -- tune in to our weekly show. There’s no fluff here -- just Good Advice.
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Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Quick podcast update from GERMANY – learning a little about the work culture here and especially about the founder of BOSCH, Herbert Bosch. We talk briefly about the question of pay stemmed from Bosch’s quote: “I’m rich not because I pay my workers so little. I’m rich because I pay my workers so much.”
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Joshua Ayres is an expert in the entrepreneur and startup space, building off his lengthy career in the supply chain industry up into his transition as CEO of his own startup, Cart Delivered. He is currently the CEO of Symbient Product Solutions and continues to be a credible voice in the startup space on various topics including innovation, the importance of agility, effective culture, and product strategy. This episode was recorded in Puritan Coffee House, a local NWA hotspot.
Connect with Joshua: joshua.ayres@symbientps.com
Relevant Timestamps:
5:05 – The Problem with Big Businesses and Why They’re Slow
20:35 – Culture & Why Chick-Fil-A is So Good
33:05 – Rewards and The Challenges of Accountability
42:32 – How Leaders Can Avoid Being Slow & Disconnected
48:52 – The Relationship Between Simplicity & Success
52:06 – Startup Dysfunctions and Knowing When to Pivot
1:09:06 – Why Timing Can Matter More Than Strategy
1:24:30 – Why “Follow Your Dreams” is Bad Advice
1:42:24 – Lessons Learned from “Cart Delivered”
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
Blake explains the need to evaluate, and re-evaluate, your business model, even if you’ve experienced success in the past. How your business operates – which compares how you make money vs. the money you spent to make it – will determine the space you have to create, innovate, and indulge in new opportunities your business may need to stay competitive.
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
Dmitri Love, CEO of Bundil, talks through some of his life’s biggest moments, from a crushing athletic injury that got him into coding to the launch of his tech company – Bundil – and its impact on the cryptocurrency space. Bundil’s userbase catapulted after Dmitri was invited onto Shark Tank, where he was eventually offered a $100,000 deal from Kevin O’Leary. Currently, Dmitri resides in Dallas is a meaningful voice in the startup, tech, and entrepreneurial world. Connect with Dmitri on Instagram: @DmitriLoveBrah Follow Bundil: @BundilApp
Relevant Timestamps:
06:24 - Cryptocurrency, Competition, and Bundil
22:07 - Shark Tank and “The Offer”
33:04 - Why Entrepreneurship Looks So Good
39:05 - The Power of Self-Building and Surrounding Yourself with Positive People
45:38 - When You Grow Too Fast and the Launch of Bundil 2.0
51:09 - Rethinking MVP and Beating Out Competition
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
In this episode, Blake explains the power of Identity and how to overcome the circumstances you face.
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
In this episode, Stephanie tackles her approach to leadership in business and the non-profit world. Starting nearly a decade ago as the only local RMHC employee, she has built a $1M+ organization with a staff of nearly 30. She is a trusted member of the NWA community and is in expert in management, culture, and impact. Connect with Stephanie: stephanie@rmhcarkhoma.org
Relevant Timestamps:
10:45 - Starting a Non-Profit or Business
16:45 - The Fear Cure
24:18 - Why Non-Profits Struggle with a Business Mentality
43:05 - Hire Slow, Fire Fast and Why Culture is the Secret Sauce for Successful Businesses
49:15 - (Continued) Letting People Go With Dignity, and Why You Have to Invest in Front Line People
59:48 - Why Ronald McDonald House Revamped Around Recognition
1:25:41 - Imposter Syndrome and How to Own Your Power
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
In this episode, Blake talks through one of the biggest problems he sees in business owners – lack of urgency.
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
In this episode, Blake walks through what innovation really means, and how you can practically be forward-thinking to position your company as a long-term brand.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
In this episode, Blake explains the need to prepare ourselves for the future success we want. Furthermore, your ability to succeed today is directly related to recognizing what you’ve learned from past experiences.
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
In this episode, Blake asks, “Is Social Media a blessing or a curse?”. More importantly, he walks through how every business owner can get more out of their social media use instead of wasting their time on content.