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The Small Business Surgeon

Breaking down small business ownership into short, digestible snippets perfect for your commute, morning routine, or just before bedtime. Tune in as Samuel Smith, a successful entrepreneur, discusses the ups and downs of owning your own small business.
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Friday Fire #25: Little Fish are Sweet

What are your goals? Why? I want you to take a moment to think about that. Really sit there, and mull it over. Get specific. What do you want out of your life, and why do you want it? My apologies for how my voice sounds and the occasional sniffle. I've been sick all week. Anyways, FYE and all that good stuff.

Jul 23, 202126 minEp. 53

Taylor Waidhofer: Marketing, Community, and Sick Socks

In today's episode, I'm pleased to bring to you all, someone who has quickly become a friend of mine. He's based in our local Bryan, College Station market, he's about to launch a real estate magazine titled the Real Producers, and he's got some of the coolest socks I've ever seen. Please welcome Taylor Waidhofer!

Jul 19, 202131 minEp. 52

Friday Fire #24: Good Karma

I wanted to talk about karma today but not that bad juju, "fuck you" karma. More so the mindset that the energy you put out into the universe will come back to you. If you enjoyed the show today, do me a favor and send it to someone who could benefit from listening.

Jul 16, 202113 minEp. 51

Tracy Brinkmann: Goals, Little Steps, and KISS

It's our 50th episode and I've got a real treat for you all today. He's a positive thinking goal-setter, a business and success coach to small business owners, and he's the host of the Dark Horse podcast! It's both an honor and a pleasure to welcome Tracy Brinkmann to the show. The best place to keep up with Tracy is on his website, www.DarkHorseSchooling.com Connect with him on Facebook at the Dark Horse Entrepreneur. You can find all the links to the rest of his social on his website listed ab...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 50

Friday Fire #23: The Power of Positive Thinking

Continuing on with the theme of our conversation with Stacy Raske, today we're discussing the power of your mind. There is nothing more important than what's going on between your ears. Join us on Monday when we've got Tracy Brinkmann on the show.

Jul 09, 202119 minEp. 49

Stacy Raske: Boundaries, Responsibility, and Getting Right with Yourself

If there were ever an episode of this show to listen to, it's this one. She's an award-winning coach, a best-selling author, and she shared with us some of the greatest advice I've ever heard. I'm serious; this episode is FIRE Find out more about Stacy on her website: www.stacyraske.com Download her app, Inflowential: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inflowential-by-stacy-raske/id1558771920 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_stacyraske.layout Buy her book " Be a...

Jul 05, 202145 minEp. 48

Friday Fire #22: Clearing Out the Dead Wood

If you've been hanging around the show for a while, you'll have heard me talk about the 'G-Code' by Ryan Stewman. Today we're touching on one of those G's: the group. As you grow, you'll change and it's okay to slowly let go of those around you who don't align with your goals and values. Let's talk about that.

Jul 02, 202117 minEp. 47

Adam McChesney: SEO Ranking, Web Presence, and Sitting in Silence

I've got a real treat for you today! He's a partner of height digital, and he's known as the "King of SEO" in the Apex community, and he's got one of the most addictive smiles I've ever seen. Please welcome to the show, Adam McChesney! Today we dive into the world of SEO. What you're doing right, what you could be doing better at, as well as a couple of tips and tricks from the wizard himself. Check out his marketing agency, Mizz Marketing Follow him on Instagram: @AdamLMcChesney...

Jun 28, 202139 minEp. 46

Friday Fire #21: Income is the Outcome, Not the Objective

As you reach your goals and find your success, you'll notice some of the people in your life won't be happy for you. In fact, they'll be bitter and harsh. Something, something, "crabs in a bucket." That's okay. I don't let those comments get to me, or let those people drag me down and I wanted to make an episode of Friday Fire to maybe help some of you deal with them the same way I do.

Jun 25, 202118 minEp. 45

Brian McKittrick: Keep it Simple and Get it Done

The best way I can describe him is “the ‘Clark Kent’ of Insurance Sales. Please welcome Brian McKittrick to the show as he gives us the rundown on how he went from working retail to the founder and sales director of Insurance of Texas .

Jun 21, 202145 minEp. 44

Friday Fire #20: Committing to Your Goals

You've all got a dream. You all have something you're working to accomplish. But you refuse to commit to it because you feel you aren't good enough. The ONLY way you'll ever get good enough, is to commit to it. It's the world's most fucked up seesaw and today we're talking about how to get off.

Jun 18, 202116 minEp. 43

Jessica Stroud: Referrals, Organic Marketing, and Writing Books

Today’s guest came about as someone I met back in last December. She’s been a huge influence on me and the organic marketing side of my businesses. She’s the author of “The Lady CEO”, and the owner of Midwest Insurance Solutions, please welcome to the show, Jessica Stroud . Get her book, "The Lady CEO" on Amazon Connect with her on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jessica.stroud.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicastroud_ladyceo/...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 42

Friday Fire #19: What COVID Taught Me

The past 18 months have been some of the strangest that I, as well as the rest of the world, have ever experienced. It's made the use of internet marketing even more important than it already was. It showed us the importance of rallying together and supporting one another. It's taught us all to improvise, to adapt, and to overcome in the face of adversity.

Jun 11, 202124 minEp. 41

Brittany Zell: Boundaries, Fitness, and Private Jets

How do you maintain a balance with your clients where you’re there for them when they need you but you still have time for yourself? Let’s talk about that. She’s an Apex member, a fitness coach, and the CEO of One Habit. Please welcome to the show, Brittany Zell. Connect with her on social here: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.zell.10

Jun 07, 202155 minEp. 40

Friday Fire #18: Accountability

Accountability is a funny thing. As an entrepreneur, you’re accountable to no one but yourself. Yet you’re held accountable by everyone. Let’s talk about that.

Jun 04, 202125 minEp. 39

Overcoming Adversity with Jon Briseño

How much adversity can be overcome solely based on work ethic? That’s the topic of this week’s Small Business Surgeon podcast. He’s an immigrant, he dropped out of high school, and he’s struggled with drug addiction, yet he’s on top of the entrepreneurial world. Please welcome to the show, Jonathan Briseño. Check out his podcast, HG Living, available on all streaming platforms.

May 31, 202141 minEp. 38

Friday Fire #17: Attitude Over Aptitude

“It is your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude.” I love some good alliteration, don’t y’all? Today’s episode is about your attitude, and how to be more positive in your day-to-day life.

May 28, 202114 minEp. 37

Erik Allen: Constant Improvement, Consistency, and Pulling the Plug

From broken home, to jail at 18, to moving to Seattle with $100 in his pocket, based on every metric out there, Erik shouldn't have been successful. Yet he is. In today's episode of the podcast, Erik Allen walks takes us down his path of failure after failure to the point he's at today. He's the host of the Top Rated MMA podcasts as well as the Erik Allen Show.

May 24, 202141 minEp. 36

Friday Fire #16: The Evolution of Core Values

What do your core values look like? How have they changed from when you started your business? Your core values and those of your company are going to change as time passes and that's the sign of a growing and successful business.

May 21, 202133 minEp. 35

Zach Clevenger: Trust, Product Development, and Duck Hotels

In this episode, I sit down with Zachary Clevenger as he delves into his past failures and how they helped shape his current business ventures. Zachary co-owns Duck Dens and runs the IDMS Podcast aimed at manufacturers. He talks about the entire manufacturing process from the conceptual phase, through the developmental process, and finally marketing and selling your product.

May 17, 202141 minEp. 34

Friday Fire #15: Own Your Time

How often do you feel like you don't have enough time? I can promise that you do. In today's episode, I talk about taking control and owning your time.

May 14, 202128 minEp. 33

Chris Swartz: Zillow, Delusions, and Communication

Today I’m joined by Chris Swartz, managing partner of First Choice Mortgage Advisors as well as the host of the Fuel Podcast . Join us as we discuss the current state of the real estate market, Zillow’s impact on the industry as a whole, and what makes each of our services different than “Big Real Estate.”

May 10, 202150 minEp. 32

Friday Fire #14: Rock Bottom

In this episode, I talk about hitting rock bottom. From watching some of my closest friends read it, to dealing with it myself.

May 07, 202118 minEp. 31

Billy Batt

In this episode, I’m joined by the creator of the 5 in 1 Marketing Method, the host of the New World Marketing Order Podcast, and the Chief Marketing Officer at Pro-Choice Network, Billy Batt.

May 03, 202136 minEp. 30

Friday Fire #13

How to Live Like an Entrepreneur. This episode was recorded at our live event for BCS Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. If you're not in that Facebook group, you should join it.

Apr 30, 202122 minEp. 29

Jon DeGroff

Today I’m joined by Jon DeGroff. Managing Principal at DeGroff Financial and fellow Apex member. He specializes in teaching entrepreneurs and everyday people to build and protect their wealth. Check out Degroff Financial here: https://www.degrofffinancial.com Join his Facebook group, Cash Flow Pros here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cashflowpros

Apr 26, 202159 minEp. 28

Friday Fire #12

Raising Prices. Plus a little bonus behind the scenes action ;)

Apr 23, 202123 minEp. 27

Jonathan Lautermilch

Today I'm joined by Jonathan Lautermilch. He's the owner of Smart Shark , Fit Pro Collective, and he's an Apex Executive. Be sure to check him out on Facebook and follow along with all the great content he's putting out....

Apr 19, 202143 minEp. 26

Matthew Kondrup (Matty K)

Today I'm joined by Matthew Kondrup. AKA Matty K El Capitan. He's the President/Owner of The Matty K Travel Group. Check his business out at https://mattyktravelgroup.com/

Apr 12, 202147 minEp. 24
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