An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! In this episode, we talk with attorney/entrepreneur James Park about things you should do when hiring a new employee to potentially save yourself a major headache (and possible expense) if things don't work out. Other topics include managing money as a family, creating entrepreneurial employees, and basic tips for dealing with attorneys. Jim has practiced law for over a decade and is an invaluable resource to us in operating our businesses. He's o...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, we interview ferocious Buddha and super entrepreneur David Meltzer about maximizing productivity, managing ego, and the key to finding true happiness. Connect with David @DavidMeltzer on Instagram, by visiting his website DMeltzer.com , or by texting him at 949-298-2905. Video of this podcast is available at YouTube.com/RealBusinessOwners . Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @RealBusinessOwners. Need bookkeeping or accounting services for your business? Reach out to Easie...
Apr 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 47
Episode 46: The Value of Time Spent Alone - with Mitchell Rose In this episode, we talk with the “man in the van,” Mitchell Rose, about sacrificing for the sake of your future self, evaluating your prices as a tradesman (or woman), and the value of time spent away from all of life’s distractions. Mitch is relatively new to entrepreneurship, but he’s doing a lot of smart things (some on an extreme scale) that other hustlers simply aren’t, especially at his age. He’s already thriving as a videogra...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 46
Being a great leader is the chief responsibility of a business owner. Every single employee is looking to you for both leadership, AND as a model for their own work ethic. It’s a chokepoint really, poor leadership will kill any business regardless of how much potential it otherwise had. So it’s a lot of pressure, and “becoming a strong leader” is such a broad goal it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The truth is, great people make great leaders. It’s largely a culmination of your overall excellence a...
Apr 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 45
We know many of you are going through a lot with the current state of things. Once again, we hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. It’s an uncertain period for sure, but this too shall pass whether it takes a couple months or a couple years. In the meantime, we remain committed to bringing you guys weekly podcasts covering a variety of topics applicable to entrepreneurs and those who want to improve their lives! In this episode, we talk about times when our businesses hit survival mode and ...
Apr 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 44
Like it or not, good credit is an important tool that every entrepreneur should have at their disposal! All three of us had terrible credit at one point, and we’ve slowly built ourselves up to scores over 800. Having experienced both sides, we understand how stressful bad credit is as well as how advantageous good credit can be if properly utilized. On this episode, we cover how a credit score is calculated, things you can do to improve personal credit, and a few ways to leverage good credit. If...
Mar 25, 2020•48 min•Ep. 42
The still-developing coronavirus situation has cast a great deal of uncertainty on… well, everything. Many businesses are being forced to close their doors, thousands of people are losing their jobs, and the stock market is taking a serious nosedive. Naturally, our hearts go out to those who have been seriously disrupted by this chaos, and we wish anyone who is currently sick a speedy recovery! Thankfully, the virus is reportedly less deadly than the people panic-buying toilet paper would lead y...
Mar 18, 2020•43 min•Ep. 43
Jefferson Rogers is the marketing director and co-owner of JKR Windows. In just two years, he and his partners have built the company into a multimillion-dollar operation with, of all things, door to door sales! Jeff has overcome a lot to get to where he is, and it’s been our privilege to watch him grow! In this episode, we talk about his story, dealing with friends and family who don’t support you, and how to avoid perfectionism. Connect with Jeff @JKRWindows on Instagram or by visiting JKRWind...
Mar 11, 2020•52 min•Ep. 41
An ego can motivate you to a certain level, but it will only get you so far. It’s not sustainable. If you’re just in business to satisfy your ego, you’ll never be truly happy. In this episode, we cover the process of overcoming your ego, share stories from our ego phases, and talk about things we wish we’d known when we first came into decent money. Video of this podcast is available at YouTube.com/RealBusinessOwners . Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @RealBusinessOwners. Reach out to E...
Mar 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 40
Figuring out how to properly market your business can feel like an impossible task. How much should you spend? Should you hire someone or do it yourself? What kind of ads will convert for your product or service?? It’s easy to get overwhelmed, and it often takes an uncomfortable amount of trial and error. That’s why we’re psyched to have Eddie Maalouf on this episode of the podcast. Eddie is responsible for over $40 million in adspend over the past two years, AND his ads have resulted in more th...
Feb 26, 2020•47 min•Ep. 39
Kaden Terry is only 17 years old, but he's already started multiple businesses, and he's over a year into his own podcast, Psychology of Success ! Today's episode is a bit of a combination between Real Business Owners and Kaden's show that will be featured on both feeds. Topics include starting your first business, tips for young entrepreneurs, and what we consider the fundamental building blocks of success! Check out Kaden's Podcast " Psychology of Success " and follow him @PsychologyOfSuccess1...
Feb 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 38
Today’s episode covers a simple concept that should be applied at every level of business. Guys, you gotta spend money to make money. There are loads of ways to accelerate your success, but they all involve sacrifice upfront whether it be time, money or effort. In this episode, we talk about this principle, how we’ve applied it throughout the years, and why it’s been critical to the success we’ve had. This episode also explains why we’re such fans of high-powered entrepreneurship groups. Video o...
Feb 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 37
In this episode we discuss the books we’ve been reading: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Guys, we’re not book people, and we’ve only recently started to take the medium seriously. That said, it’s already made a difference in our lives! We hope you guys enjoy the lessons we’ve extracted from these books and feel motivated to start reading if you’re not already! Other topics include the value of open-mindedness and why absorbing mot...
Feb 05, 2020•49 min•Ep. 36
Brent Skinner is a partner at Brand Makers, a company that specializes in the manufacturing of unique promotional products. Basically, they’ll work with your business to create high-quality custom T-shirts, hats, pens, wristbands, swords, etc. Give ‘em a call if you need any of that because they’re awesome. Brent has worked in a variety of industries and seen some major highs as well as some devastating lows. In this episode, we cover the whole story from his early success as a mortgage lender t...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
It’s the strangest thing, our brains tend to respond poorly to change, even when that change is positive (like reaching a new income level). In this episode, we discuss the concept of an upper-limit threshold as well as how to overcome it. Other topics include business “cheat codes” and why you should be careful to not celebrate your wins for too long. Video of this podcast is available at YouTube.com/RealBusinessOwners . Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @RealBusinessOwners. Reach out t...
Jan 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we cover basic entity structuring and what to look for in a tax consultant. It might not be the sexiest subject, but this is the real, actionable stuff that can make a huge difference for you, the listener! As always, feel free to contact us through direct message on Instagram or by calling Easier Accounting with any tax or entity-related questions! Video of this podcast is at YouTube.com/RealBusinessOwners . Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @RealBusinessOwners. Reach o...
Jan 15, 2020•40 min•Ep. 33
First thing, we’re humbled by all the attention our podcast and social media have received since we started last year. We didn’t expect 60,000+ followers to hop on in such a short time, and it means a lot that y’all seem to really vibe with what we’re doing. That stated, we think it’s now safe to say we’re on to something, and we’d like to share what’s helped us with anyone interested in becoming a content creator. In this episode, we discuss our experience trying to make social media work for o...
Jan 08, 2020•45 min•Ep. 32
We’re excited to introduce you guys to our business partners JD Leavitt and Jeremy Woodard! Obviously we (Trevor and Kale) typically handle the social media side of things, but JD and Jeremy are just as involved behind the scenes with the five businesses that the four of us co-own. In this episode we actually cover how we’ve arrived at this division of responsibilities and further discuss tips and strategies to make a business partnership work long-term. Other topics include the power of reading...
Jan 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 31
Happy holidays everyone! As we roll into 2020 we’re sure a lot of you are setting new goals and looking to boost your ambition. Today’s episode was a bit spontaneous (recorded guerilla style, we’ll be back in the studio the week after next) but we think it’s the perfect message for the new year! Put simply, reaching the next level, whatever that means for you, will require discomfort. It’s not about waiting for the right time, or for an issue to resolve, or for it to feel right. To level up you ...
Dec 25, 2019•34 min•Ep. 30
This episode is essentially the flip side to our podcast on appreciating your employees (episode 26). Put simply, we live in a sugarcoated society, and sometimes that means you’re gonna look like an asshole for calling things as they are. In this episode we discuss what we believe is the cause of this, why it’s important to let people know when they fuck up, and tips for how to go about it properly. Connect with us: Instagram - @RealBusinessOwners Facebook - Facebook.com/RealBusinessOwners Easie...
Dec 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 29
Ali Awad, AKA the CEO Lawyer, is one of those perfect examples of what we preach regarding social media and providing VALUE before you ask for business! Across a slew of social media platforms, Ali has found incredible success by sharing free legal advice and letting karma do the rest! Well... that might be simplifying things a bit, but that’s why we’re so excited to finally have him on the podcast! In this episode we get into greater detail regarding Ali’s journey, how he’s utilized social medi...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 28
On this episode we’re stoked to feature Jasen Workman! Jasen is an award-winning tattoo artist who specializes in creating extraordinary realism tattoos (check out this guy’s instagram , he did Kale’s most recent ink!). Jasen is an exceptionally talented artist, but here he reveals that his success is equally owed to the relationships he’s built and maintained with clients, some of which have been coming to Jasen for decades! This episode features a valuable look into his process and how Jasen h...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 27
On this episode we discuss company culture, why it should be a priority, and things we’ve done to improve the culture of our businesses. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Easier Accounting
Nov 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 26
On today's podcast we're joined, via video call, by email specialist Chase Dimond. Chase is one of the owners of Boundless Labs, a marketing agency that specializes in growth and email marketing. Believe us, this guy knows email. He knows what works, what doesn't, and how to get started. In this episode, Chase helps us cover the basics of email such as how often you should be emailing, when to stop emailing a lead, and how to keep good mailer hygiene. We also discuss his business and some of the...
Nov 20, 2019•54 min•Ep. 25
Ryan Nichols is the owner and operator of Wholesale Universe, a wholesale supplier of name-brand products for top sellers on Amazon. We're excited to have him on the podcast because Ryan knows everything there is to know about selling on Amazon, Shopify and a whole slew of other online outlets. In this episode we talk with Ryan about his story and what to expect when setting up an Amazon store and/or getting into retail. Connect with Ryan: Instagram Facebook Wholesale Universe Connect with us: I...
Nov 13, 2019•53 min•Ep. 24
Taxes!! It’s not the sexiest subject, but that’s exactly why we wanted to cover it on today’s podcast! Most business owners aren’t diving into their numbers the way they ought to, and it can cost you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars every year! In today’s episode we cover basic entity structuring, a few tax strategies, and why you absolutely must hire someone to look at your numbers! Also, we’re offering a special deal for our listeners on a custom tax plan (through Easier Accountin...
Nov 06, 2019•40 min•Ep. 23
Mackenzie Turley is the creator of Invisible Bead Extensions (IBE), a unique hair extension method that’s making major waves in the world of hair. In this episode, we talk with Mckenzie about how she’s used social media to successfully build and promote her brand. Other topics include tips to better connect with your clients, the value of authenticity, and dealing with knock offs and/or copycats. Connect with Mckenzie: Instagram Website Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Easier Accounting...
Oct 30, 2019•57 min•Ep. 22
In today's episode we're joined by speaker, entrepreneur and sales expert Jane M. Powers via video call. We talk with Jane about public speaking, owning your greatness, and what she's learned from 11 years of selling from the stage. Connect with Jane: Let's Talk Impact Event Facebook Website Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Easier Accounting...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 21
Despite what you might assume, building a “safety cushion” of 5-10K just to have in case “something bad happens” is counterproductive for anyone looking to get into business. This is especially true if an unwillingness to part with this lump sum prevents you from taking advantage of a golden opportunity. You’re much more likely to succeed as an entrepreneur if you can light a fire under your ass, and the comfort of a safety net isn’t doing you any favors in that regard. As always, we don’t advoc...
Oct 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 20
Today's message is simple, don't wait to start your business journey! No one is ever really prepared to make the jump, but forcing yourself to start the process will in turn force you to fill in those knowledge gaps! In this episode, Kale illustrates this point with a handful of stories from when he first started out as an entrepreneur. He touches on major oversights from that time, such as misclassifying W2 employees as independent contractors, and how, while initially frustrating, these proble...
Oct 09, 2019•14 min•Ep. 19
