Do You Need to Use Social Media in your Local Business? If you run a local business in your community, is social media a necessary evil for your business? No. You can build a great business from word of mouth. You do need a Google Business Page but honestly, let your customers, your raving fans, use their social media to help you build up your business! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. E...
Mar 08, 2021•7 min•Ep. 439
Empower Your People & Increase Your Profits It is so hard for small business owners to “let go” and trust their people. But you are losing way too much time and profits by babysitting them. If you have hired the right people and have trained them well, don’t you think it is time to take off the training wheels? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase ...
Mar 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 438
Learn These Business Numbers First While many business numbers are important, paying attention to these four numbers will make a huge difference in your profitability immediately! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Tra...
Feb 25, 2021•5 min•Ep. 437
Help! I’m Losing Business! Help! I'm Losing Business! - If this sounds familiar, then you will want to take a step back and dive into a few areas of your business to ensure you stop the bleeding and fix the core problem. If your Spidey senses are going off that something is wrong in your business, then listen to it! It is probably the beginning of something that you need to identify what is wrong now before it gets worse! It might be more than the weather or other typical issues. Today we will t...
Feb 22, 2021•13 min•Ep. 436
You Must Remember this to Make More Money in Your Small Business This one mistake costs small business owners so much profit that could be working its way into their pockets. It is tied to a mindset that is more based on being an “employee” vs a “business owner”. If you want to take your business profits to the next level, then please remember this one simple thing. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their perso...
Feb 18, 2021•6 min•Ep. 435
Why Not Grow Your Business Together? Small Businesses Want to Grow, Larger Businesses Want to Grow. Why Not Grow Your Business Together? There is a great opportunity for smaller businesses to partner up with larger businesses to help each other out. There is a problem you both have that the other can solve. Let’s discuss. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to in...
Feb 15, 2021•12 min•Ep. 434
How to Prepare for a $15 Minimum Wage The $15 minimum wage will be a reality at some point over the few years. It isn’t a matter of if, but rather when. As a business owner, don’t make it political. Start thinking now about what you can do to prepare. We will walk through some ways to tackle the change, so you are ready and ahead of the game. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode...
Feb 11, 2021•13 min•Ep. 433
What Profit Stage is Your Business In? Previously we have discussed the 6 stages of a small business. But how does Profitability tie into it? Can you be running a $500,000 business yet still be stuck in the struggling stage? YES! Let’s discuss where you are from a profit standpoint and what stage you are probably in and what it will take to get you into the next stage of your business and start making more profit! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired ...
Feb 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 432
How Does Your Customer See Your Business? When Was the Last Time You Saw Your Business Through Your Customer's Point of View? It is always a great practice to do this several times a year. Let’s take a look at some examples and how they can help your business improve. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your pro...
Feb 01, 2021•10 min•Ep. 431
3 Levels of a Business Owner’s Pay – Know Your Value Let’s have an honest conversation about what business owners pay themselves. The reality is, there are way too many business owners who haven’t taken money out of their business in years. Then there are others who are just glorified employees and finally, we have the ultimate goal, the money you pay yourself as a business owner. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to g...
Jan 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 430
Have You Looked Yet? | How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business? So, How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business? Have you looked yet? Could you tell me what your COGS were? Or maybe what your expenses ran? How about profits? Would you be able to know that you ran a 30% profit line? Let’s discuss… ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how...
Jan 21, 2021•6 min•Ep. 429
Have You Set Up Your Google Business Page Yet? When you need to find a business, if you are like most folks, you turn to “Google”. When someone looks for someone that can solve a pain point that you have a solution for, will you show up? Not if you haven’t even claimed your business on Google. Let’s discuss why you need to claim your Google business page but also what you will want to do to ensure that your business has a shot of popping up when your customers are looking for you! You Must Claim...
Jan 18, 2021•11 min•Ep. 428
Payroll is Your #1 Controllable Expense If you have employees, then Payroll is your #1 controllable expense. Why do you think so many companies start to “layoff” folks when times get tough? It is the easiest way to make a quick impact. But this isn’t how I want you to run your business. Let’s discuss how you can get more out of your payroll dollars. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each ...
Jan 14, 2021•9 min•Ep. 427
Transitioning the Point of Contact in a Business As your business grows, you will begin to transition out of the role of the primary contact for everything to do with the business. Maybe you will have someone in charge of scheduling or answering the phones. Maybe you will want folks to deal with your crew leader directly or the employee sent to their home. But how do you keep the customer from always feeling they need to speak to you directly? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small ...
Jan 11, 2021•9 min•Ep. 426
You get paid as both an employee in your business as well as a business owner. Too many folks assume all the money they make is as a business owner. That is not the case. You will make different business decisions if you do this one simple exercise we go over in this episode. HINT: Employee Wage is NOT Business Profit! You Might Not Be as Profitable as You Think! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal...
Jan 07, 2021•7 min•Ep. 425
Real Estate Agents are some of the most prolific referral partners out there. They are referring to local businesses daily and you want to be one of these businesses! Think about it, they refer businesses to get a home ready to sell, they refer to their buyers for the projects they plan to do, and they refer folks to fix the items that flag on inspection. And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Take a listen to learn more about how a Realtor can become a money tree for your business! ~~~~ The B...
Jan 04, 2021•17 min•Ep. 424
10 Questions You Should Ask About Your Business If you are looking to focus your business over the next 12 months, then these 10 questions are great to help you identify where you are and where you want to be a year from now. GET THE FREE EBOOK OF THE 10 QUESTIONS ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your process...
Dec 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 423
Pay Your People What They Are Worth How to Increase Your Employees Value. If you are capping out the pay of your people you are doing them and yourself a disservice. When people are paid for the value they bring to the table they tend to work even harder. The toughest part is getting your money’s worth! So, let’s discuss how you do that. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we d...
Dec 21, 2020•9 min•Ep. 422
What is the Best Option to Increase Your Sales? – Run the Numbers To increase your sales, you can – increase your customer count, increase your customer frequency, or increase your ticket average. How do you know which option is best for your business? Let’s take a look at each bucket of sales and put some numbers to them to see what might be your business’s best option. Link to the YouTube Video Mentioned – What is the Best Option to Increase Your Sales? – Run the Numbers LINK TO GET THE EBOOK ...
Dec 17, 2020•11 min•Ep. 421
Set Your Sales Goal Around Your Profit Goal Have you set a profit goal for your business? Wondering how to figure out the sales you will need to do to hit that profit goal? In today’s podcast episode we will discuss how to do this and the importance. Link to the Video Mentioned – How to Do the Calculation LINK TO GET THE EBOOK - 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their perso...
Dec 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 420
The 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Profits in Your Small Business Do you have a business that you still aren’t paying yourself? Maybe you have worked your way up to $35,000 or even $50,000. Tired of barely breaking even each month? Well, let’s start the journey to getting your business to the point of making you a great $100,000 income! LINK TO GET THE EBOOK - 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to ...
Dec 06, 2020•14 min•Ep. 419
Have you ever wondered how some business owners are able to grow their business without ever having to pay a dime in advertising? Well, the secret is in understanding the TRUE Lifetime Value of each and every customer you have and the potential for amazing sales! You see, each customer is more than the $50 a month they pay you (or whatever your typical sale is). Customers that feel like they are given the royal treatment become your best ambassadors and will increase their value to you, well bey...
Nov 30, 2020•9 min•Ep. 418
Do you feel like your business has stalled? Maybe lost interest in doing something that you once loved? Busy yet something feels off in the business? Maybe the business isn’t going in the direction you wanted it to go. Then it is time to recalibrate. Let’s discuss today when it might be a good time to recalibrate your business. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how...
Nov 23, 2020•16 min•Ep. 417
Coronavirus Round 2 - Is Your Business Prepared? What Did Your Business Learn from the 1st Round of Coronavirus? This isn’t a political fight, nor is it mask vs anti-mask. This is about your business and making enough money to keep your business afloat and cover the expenses you have in both your business and for your family. What lessons did you learn, and have you made preparations just in case? If you fail to prepare, this round of pain is on you. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for...
Nov 19, 2020•11 min•Ep. 416
Are the People You Are Surrounding Yourself With Making You Better or Holding You Back? You might have heard the saying, “You are the 5 people you surround yourself with.” Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself who has influenced you and are taking the steps needed to surround yourself with folks that make you a better business person? Don’t dismiss the power of virtual mentors either! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job ...
Nov 16, 2020•13 min•Ep. 415
Do This Before You Do That Huge Bid Did you just get the dream bid you have been working on? Well, before you put pen to paper, there are a few things you will want to do first! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – Training fo...
Nov 12, 2020•13 min•Ep. 414
Time to Reset & Get Your Business Back to the Basics When things get out of control, it is always a good time to take a step back and ensure your business is handling the fundamentals well. By getting back to the basics of great customer service, quality of product/job, and marketing, make sure that the business you are building is built on a solid foundation that can withstand anything that comes your way. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of ...
Nov 09, 2020•15 min•Ep. 413
Have a sales goal and wondering how many customers you need to hit it? Or maybe you plan to gain 50 new customers this month and wondering what you can expect in sales? Your Average Ticket is a great tool to use to answer both of these questions. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop str...
Nov 05, 2020•12 min•Ep. 412
Stop Chasing New Customers and Start Loving Your Past Customers. Your past customers are already in love with you. You need to focus on getting them to return more often and go out and become your biggest supporters in the community. Stop chasing cold leads and start making those warm leads hotter! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boo...
Nov 02, 2020•7 min•Ep. 411
Don't Sacrifice Profits for Sales! The franchise will always prioritize your sales over your profits. After all, they make money when you sell stuff not when you profit from stuff. You want to make sure you run the numbers and that anything they push, still makes sense profitability wise vs just sales-wise. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your pro...
Oct 29, 2020•13 min•Ep. 410
