Good Advice now owns a marketing agency. I break down the WPMP acquisition that was official in June and what it means for the future of the brand. 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. Enjoy the podcast? Support the show at our Patreon. Patreon.com/G...
Jun 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 553
Why is insurance so confusing? Misconceptions and myths around insurance is one of the reasons why people often just go with the cheapest price. We talk insurance explained with our local Dan Cheek, who has worked in the insurance world for 35 years and who runs an agency here in Bentonville, Arkansas. Not only do we learn more about how insurance works, this episode explains what it looks like to start and grow a business over the past few decades. Connect with Dan and his agency at: 479-273-13...
Jun 06, 2025•40 min•Ep. 552
We're celebrating 500 episodes of the Good Advice Podcast, as we look back on the early days of Good Advice. Today's business is so different from the scrappy agency we put together almost 7 years ago. We talk the process of growing a business in the last several years, including what's new for the Good Advice brand. 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 flo...
Jun 04, 2025•31 min•Ep. 551
What sales strategies are working and which ones aren't? We talk about some of the best... and worst strategies that sales people are using today. 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. Enjoy the podcast? Support the show at our Patreon. Patreon.com/Go...
May 29, 2025•25 min•Ep. 550
Business so often show appreciation with a pre-printed card in the mail or the occassional "thank you". But what happens when a business makes customer appreciation a core piece of how they do business? We sit down with Noah Paden with Schuber Mitchell Homes to talk how one home builder isn't just building homes for their customers, but also how they are creating customers for life. Learn more about Schuber Mitchell Homes at https://www.schubermitchell.com/ This episode is sponsored by Equity Bu...
May 24, 2025•30 min•Ep. 549
Corporations don't usually take the extra steps to appreciate their customers... why? We talk about how corporations typically approach business ROI, and why small business owners can significantly grow their revenue by making customer loyalty part of their strategy. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at ...
May 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 548
Can you make an impact when you aren't an "influencer" or don't speak on a stage? We talk about one story from a local man who shared about how one small moment of intentionality changed someone's life forever. This story points out how our actions really do matter, and how the good we can do is important, even if the people we affect are few. 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...
May 17, 2025•23 min•Ep. 547
AI is being used for all sorts of things that don't move the needle for a business. But is there untapped potential in the world of GTM and marketing? We talk with Abhi Yadav who is using AI as a core piece of his business, iCustomer, and how they are using it to better understand and segment their customers. This episode is sponsored by Duncan & Stone. Do you want to capture what matters with your loved ones? Check out their amazing journals and other products at their website: https://www....
May 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 546
So often business owners listen to good customer feedback... while ignoring the rest. We dive into an old episode from 2019 on the show -- and explore why it's so important to listen to your customer feedback, both positive and negative. Mentioned in this episode is Optimum Health Insurance. Need insurance you can trust at a price you can afford? Contact Blair with Optimum today. Go to OptimumHealthInsurancePlan.com Enjoy the podcast? Support the show at our Patreon. Patreon.com/GoodAdvice...
May 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 545
A couple weeks back I walked away on a $14k deal. In today's show, I explain what gave me hesitation around the deal, why I didn't think it was a good fit, and why I recommended to the prospect to spend their money elsewhere instead of signing a contract with Good Advice. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreo...
May 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 544
Annual Reviews are seen as one of the go to methods in management... but are they really that effective? We talk today about the problems facing your team members, and how annual reviews are too slow to solve them. This episode mentions Wish List Travel. Enjoy your next vacation with a designed-for-you, once in a lifetime experience. Get away and enjoy some you time. Go to https://nwatravelagent.com/ to book your next vacation today. Enjoy the podcast? Join our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice ...
May 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 543
It's challenging times for business owners. What can you be doing to make sure your business is staying healthy? We talk about 3 problems and solutions facing small businesses today. 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. Enjoy the podcast? Support the...
May 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 542
It can take a while to be successful with your business... but what if that journey to success takes months? Or even years? We look at the story of Dune, and how author Frank Herbert went through over 20 rejections from publishers before finally finding success. 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 EquityBusinessS...
Apr 23, 2025•32 min•Ep. 541
Jessica Uranga joins the podcast to talk what dignity really means, and why Beautiful Lives is such a vital part of the NWA non-profit community. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. Learn more about Beautiful Lives Boutique. 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...
Apr 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 540
What are the perks that come with being the boss? Too often, people aspire to lead without understanding the cost of leadership. We talk about what great leadership looks like and why so many people get it wrong. 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...
Apr 17, 2025•36 min•Ep. 539
Social Media can be a huge boon to your brand, and it can be a great avenue to get more customers... but is it doing more harm than good? We talk about why people have quit using social media platforms, and importantly, we give some encouragement to people who are reading the news and who are worried for the future of their business. 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 under...
Apr 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 538
Never before have tariffs been such a central part of the conversation on what's next for business owners. Let's talk tariffs in today's show, and what it might mean for you, the small business owner. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy this episode and want to support the show? Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice , or contact for advertising ...
Apr 04, 2025•35 min•Ep. 537
Growing your business means understanding how to get better customers. These are customers are easier to manage, easier to please, and who see the value behind your fees. We talk about getting more of these customers on today's podcast. 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 va...
Mar 31, 2025•38 min•Ep. 536
AI is becoming more commonplace... even when you don't realize it. AI music is now being promoted by Spotify, making its way into your music. We have Martin Gutierrez join us on the show to talk his experience with AI music, and what it means for creatives who work in the music industry. This episode is sponsored by Duncan & Stone. Do you want to capture what matters with your loved ones? Check out their amazing journals and other products at their website: https://www.duncanandstone.com/ If...
Mar 28, 2025•35 min•Ep. 535
Why is it so hard to get referrals as a new business? This latest case of fraud in NWA is a big reason why. We talk the importance of building trust and the longevity of doing good business on 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....
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 534
When tough times strike, what's it like as a small business owner? How do you find time to still run a business... while also dealing with emergencies? We talk about a few important principles to live by when you face a multitude of challenges in a given week. 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 EquityBusinessSol...
Mar 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 533
User Generated Content, or UGC, is becoming more of the norm in today's marketing world. What exactly is UGC, and why are companies so quickly jumping on using it? We talk about the problems with UGC 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 nu...
Mar 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 532
Adam Marx rejoins the show to talk how to really make networking work for you... and why so many people are missing it when it comes to forming valuable relationships, both in business and in life. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy this episode and want to support the show? Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice ,...
Mar 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 531
A simple truth in business is this - you will fail. Business owners who make it long term know how to fail cheaply and recover. We talk MVPs and always improving in today's re-aired episode from 2019. 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 w...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 530
Do you charge by the hour? If you do, you might be holding your business back from more meaningful revenue. Today's show talks about the value of project based pricing vs. hourly pricing. 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. Want to support the podca...
Mar 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 529
Why do some businesses make it and others don't? We talk about getting the most out of your time, and getting the biggest impact on your time, when you're a new business. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy this episode and want to support the show? Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice , or contact for advertising information at blake@goodadvic...
Mar 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 528
A bad habit for companies hiring? Asking people for unpaid work. This "strategy" is still as common as ever, and unfortunately, it says a lot about the way you do business. We talk about the importance of valuing a new hire, and how to handle project based interviews. 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 EquityBus...
Feb 25, 2025•35 min•Ep. 527
Are you chasing shiny objects in your business? Are you paying for the latest, greatest silver bullet? We break down the biggest traps in business and why these kinds of tricks work so well for naïve business owners. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/ Enjoy this episode and want to support the show? Check out our patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice , or contact ...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 526
Raving fans of your business will do more for your growth than any other strategy. So how do you create a true fan for your brand? We dig into this 2019 episode talking through Kevin Kelley's 1000 True Fans article, and why nothing beats having a happy customer. 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 perfec...
Feb 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 525
How is the game of business played differently for the neurodivergent thinker? Myke Ireland sits down with us to talk about how his focus and thinking have shifted in recent years, and his approach to business with it. Myke is the Director of Technology with Insight Systems. You can connect with Myke on his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykeireland/ Learn more about Insight Systems at https://insightsystems.com.au/ This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to ...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 524
