Small businesses that produce physical goods sometimes have trouble getting the funds required to get an inventory going. Kickfurther changes all that, helping companies that sell physical goods raise funds for inventory from a community of eager backers. David Koifman, Kickfurther’s Head of Growth, shares his valuable insight on fund production, inventory, investment, and the deals that help businesses and their backers achieve success. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes a...
May 15, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 77
With many businesses unsure of how to proceed during the current COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to build a plan so you can stay ahead.This week we’re talking with Bryan and Shannon Miles about the keys to success during moments of crisis. We discuss topics lots of business owners are struggling with, like remote work, growing a team, communicating through crisis, and working through everyday life while running your business. But the skills and tools we talk about go beyond the current crisis. M...
Apr 29, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode, Jay talks with Christopher Wallace, CEO of InnerView. Christopher runs a marketing consulting firm that helps companies align their brand and product stories with their customer-facing teams. Some topics of today's episode include: internal communications and marketing, delivering success to clients, and delivering clear consistent messaging. Tune in to today's podcast and discover some great insight on internal marketing. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes...
Apr 14, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Right now, businesses of all sizes, spanning many industries, are scrambling to figure out how they can make remote working a success. Whether you’re already working remotely or transitioning to working remotely — as an employer or an employee — TruTechnology CEO Doug Lowenthal has some wise counsel and advice about bandwidth, cybersecurity, and more to help you successfully navigate remote work. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://bui...
Apr 08, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In this episode, Jay talks with Johnathan Grzybowski about different ways to scale your marketing business. They'll discuss scaling and building a team, working remotely, outsourcing projects, and using services like Penji to grow your business. Johnathan Grzybowski is the co-founder of Penji, a platform that gives you on-demand access to the top two percent of designers in the world. You can submit as many projects as you want, get your completed designs back in under 48 hours, and only pay a f...
Apr 03, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Recorded in the midst of a global pandemic, my conversation with Mark Ritter, CEO of Member Business Financial Services, gets into the concrete steps you can take to ensure your business has the capital it needs to weather the storm. If you’re a business owner who’s wondering how to safeguard the future of your business, listen in. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com...
Mar 20, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 71
If you’re a subject matter expert in your field, then you probably have a lot of useful knowledge that others could benefit from. But if people don’t know you exist, your expertise is going to waste. One of the easiest ways to share your expertise — and promote your brand at the same time! — is to create and distribute videos. Tune in to this episode with YouTube producer Nate Woodbury to learn how you can turn your channel into a lead-generation machine that can produce seven figures! Send us a...
Mar 18, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 70
As a business owner, you have more knowledge than you actually know — and that’s why you should have your own podcast. In this episode, we talk with Steve Gordon, the founder of The Unstoppable CEO™ & Unstoppable.Agency. He explains how business owners can grow their businesses using a podcast and other helpful business tips. If you want to build a successful business that lasts, then this episode is for you! Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podc...
Mar 11, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 75
If you’ve ever done international business, then you know the challenges and benefits that come with it. If you’ve considered doing international business but were always hesitant, then you’re about to learn everything you need to know from a seasoned international business expert. In this episode, David Hoffman, CEO of Global TQM, shares key information about international business. This includes sourcing products internationally; communicating and working with different languages and cultures;...
Feb 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Ever wonder if you should quit or keep going? You’re not alone. Shanna Tingom is the co-owner of Heritage Financial Strategies, a practice focused on helping women secure their financial futures. In this episode, we talk about the importance of passion, vulnerability, and support in the entrepreneurial world, and how sometimes you just need someone to help push you toward your success and, ultimately, your dreams. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the pod...
Feb 11, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Does your mindset ever affect you at work? Have you ever been called overly sensitive? Have YOU ever called someone overly sensitive? Heather Dominick, the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur® movement, explains how highly sensitive traits can be used as strengths to create entrepreneurial success. Tune in to learn more about how you can manage your energy, shift your business perception, and get the tools and techniques necessary to deal with the inner and outer processes of...
Feb 06, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Positioning yourself as an authority in your market doesn’t happen overnight — but it can be done. In this episode, Consulting Success CEO Michael Zipursky shares some insight on getting there. Known as one of the world’s top authorities on growing a consulting business, Michael is an entrepreneur-turned-consultant who now teaches other businesses everything they need to know about attracting their ideal clients, increasing their fees, and positioning themselves as a true authority in their mark...
Jan 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Let’s face it, most business owners dread the idea of asking for referrals. But word of mouth is still one of the most successful methods for generating new business. So how do you go about building referrals if you don’t feel comfortable asking directly? Today’s guest, author and entrepreneur Stacey Brown Randall, has developed a five-step system for generating referrals without having to ask. Listen in for more ideas to help you start generating more referrals! Send us a text Support the show ...
Jan 06, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 65
What’s your business succession plan? How do you know who to hire? How can you keep customers happy? In this episode, Anthony Perrone, CEO of Chasing Pins, answers all these questions and more. As the leader of a dynamic, contemporary bowling company that just celebrated its 60th anniversary, Anthony shares all the best information about building a successful, happy business that lasts — and making sure it stays that way. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of...
Dec 18, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Do you know how to handle finances when it comes to your business? Jennifer Peek does! She’s the Founder and CEO of Peek Advisory, a B2B financial advisory firm focused on small business accounting, planning, and transactional strategies for women-led businesses. A seasoned professional in her field, Jennifer provides expertise as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), venture investor, business owner, and consultant. Tune in and get some business advice from a f...
Nov 27, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Are you easily distracted? Then you need to become indistractable. Nir Eyal is an author, speaker, and thought leader who has published two books: Hooked and Indistractable . Indistractable wasn’t a word, but it is now, thanks to Nir’s focus on teaching others how to control their attention and choose their lives. If you’ve ever found yourself easily distracted, struggling to focus on things, and wondering if it can be done, we’ve got good news — it can, and you can start today. Schedule maker t...
Nov 08, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Chris Leone always knew he wanted to run a business or, better yet, found one. His first real job out of college was in an entry level role at Web Strategies, a digital marketing agency in Richmond, Virginia. After a decade of due diligence, he was promoted to president of the company. Because Chris realizes how precious life is, he’s dedicated to living a good life where he turns his dreams into reality. His ultimate dream is to found his own business one day, but right now, he’s enjoying worki...
Oct 28, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We all learn by trial and error. Jonathan Rivera is no exception. He grew up in a blue-collar home and was eventually told to get a job. So, after high school, he became an electrician. Nine years later, he decided to become a business owner himself as he bought and flipped properties. Unfortunately, he created a terrible job for himself that he hated. Fortunately, over time, he realized his mistakes and did something about them. Fast forward to today, Jonathan is happily running a real estate b...
Oct 11, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Today, Bill Kinnard is the President & CEO of Grandy & Associates, a company dedicated to helping contractors run profitable businesses. But he didn’t start there. He first went to school for heating and cooling, then spent 22 years working in HVAC wholesale distribution. At the time, his boss told him, “Do your job in any way you need to as long as my phone doesn’t ring.” This prompted Bill to become proactive instead of reactive, which led him to teaching classes about HVAC. After cros...
Sep 05, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Ever feel like the dark days will never end? You’re not alone. Carlos Gil dropped out of high school, got his GED, and didn’t go to college. Sound like a recipe for success? Not usually. And for Carlos, it wasn’t — for a really long time. But Carlos managed to dig out of the dark days, and now he’s the CEO and Founder of Gil Media Co. An author, international speaker, and social media strategist and marketing storyteller, he understands that dark days exist. He also knows they don’t last forever...
Aug 27, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Rand Fishkin is one of the world’s leading experts on SEO. But it wasn’t always that way for him. In 2000, he dropped out of the University of Washington to work at his mom’s marketing firm as a web designer. In 2004, he started a blog called SEOmoz, which eventually became moz.com, an SEO software and data company that he co-founded with his mom. Since then, he’s stayed pretty busy, helping Moz grow into a $45 million/year business. That’s not all, though! In 2018, he founded SparkToro, an unde...
Aug 14, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 57
John DiJulius is the Chief Revolution Officer and President of The DiJulius Group. Known as the authority on world-class customer experience, John helps organizations across America raise the bar and set the standard in service that consistently exceeds customer expectations. He is also the Founder, President, and Owner of John Robert’s Spa, which was named one of the “Top 20 Salons in America with Multiple Locations.” Not only does he teach others about world-class customer experiences, but he ...
Jul 26, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Caspar Szulc is the Co-Founder and President of Innovative Medicine, a company that is dedicated to transforming the way medicine is practiced. After noticing he was miserable at his job as a financial analyst on Wall Street, he realized that it wasn’t for him and decided to figure out what was. If you find yourself in the same situation, you’ll be encouraged by his story — and maybe even motivated enough to do the same. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of ...
Jul 12, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 55
After moving to the diverse city of Clarkston, GA, Amplio Recruiting encountered many refugee neighbors who were struggling to find jobs. They faced challenges despite being legally able to work; at the same time, many local industries were struggling to find dependable personnel. For Amplio Recruiting, the impact of solving these two problems at once was too big to ignore. In this episode, we dive into some polarizing issues to discuss what it was like to build a staffing business with a truly ...
Jul 01, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Lots of entrepreneurs start out working desk jobs that just don’t feel right. But knowing how to transition from a comfortable career to following your passion can be fraught with challenges. In this episode, I talk to Lauren Bateman about how she started a music school out of her spare bedroom and grew it to eight locations and 450+ students. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com...
Jun 21, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Have you ever wondered if you’re the “right” person to do what you do? After facing some early career failures, Josh Elledge struggled with being seen as an expert after founding SavingsAngel. If you’ve ever felt out of your depth but had to push through anyway, this episode is for you. We discuss everything from strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome to tips on building your personal brand—don’t miss out! Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcas...
Jun 11, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Most entrepreneurs and business owners dread learning sales. For Perry Marshall, author of 80/20 Sales and Marketing, mastering sales allowed him to stand out from his engineering peers. On this episode we discuss how learning sales can multiply your efforts and help you achieve success no matter what business you’re in. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com...
May 20, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Have you ever thought about starting a podcast, show or social media presence for yourself or your business but didn’t know where to start? Our guest this week, Mark Kaye, has been in the radio business for decades. He’s here to explain why you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to get started and be consistent. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com...
May 06, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 50
If you run a business using hourly billing (or even just work in one), you’ve probably experiences pricing issues, scope creep and customers who are unhappy even though you gave them what they asked for. All these issues are rooted in a common business practice—hourly billing. In this episode, Jonathan Stark, author of the book Hourly Billing is Nuts, walks you through alternative billing practices that lead to happier customers and better margins. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other...
Apr 22, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In 2013, Michal Stawicki started writing every single day. Since then, he’s written and published sixteen books! From creating your own personal mission statement, to chipping away at your goals a little bit at a time, Michal explains how to pursue your goals with laser focus. Send us a text Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com...
Apr 08, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 48
