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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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Episodes

Courtney Elmer: Using Your Voice

Hey Guys, what's up and welcome to this week's episode of The Small Business Surgeon Podcast. I am really excited to bring you today's guest This is a run-back, I was fortunate enough to be a guest on her podcast. She is the creator of The Effortless Life and host of the Anti-Fragile Entrepreneurship Podcast. Please welcome Courtney Elmer. You can find her on Instagram or her Website...

Jan 29, 202458 minEp. 263

Friday Fire #118: Back in Business

Hey Guys, what's up and welcome back to The Small Business Surgeon Podcast. I am your host, Samuel Smith, and boy am I glad to be back! After 260 Episodes, we had taken a 3-month break, and I we want to catch you up with what we've been up to, and what we have in store for 2024. Next week, interview with Courtney Elmer. Follow Sam! Small Business Surgeon - Join The Clinic | Facebook...

Jan 26, 202412 minEp. 262

Ryan Englin: Hire Better People Faster

Hey guys. I am really excited today to introduce our guest, Mr. Ryan Englin. He's the CEO of Call Matters, the creator of the Call Fit Hiring System, the host of the Talent Tackle podcast, and most recently a very soon to be published author of the I am assuming it's going to be a hot bestseller, Higher, better people faster. Today he will tell us how he got involved in this specific business and how this helped him succeed to where he is today.

Sep 25, 202357 minEp. 261

Friday Fire #117: Putting all the Pieces Together

Hey guys today is going to be quite a long episode. This is by far the longest Friday Fire I have ever recorded, but I just felt like it was something I had to get off my chest and talk to you guys about. I never bulk record my Friday Fire episodes because I like to talk about what lessons I have learned throughout the week, that way it feels much more raw and real with you guys. I hope you enjoy today's episode and get something great out of it.

Sep 22, 202348 minEp. 260

Friday Fire #116: Don't Believe Everything You See On the Internet

Hey guys today I will discuss the importance of perseverance and resilience in entrepreneurship.I want to emphasize that the internet can create a false perception of success, and highlight the need to remember that what people share online is often carefully curated. I encourage entrepreneurs to embrace failure as a learning experience and to keep pushing forward.

Sep 15, 202320 minEp. 259

Adrian Knight: Elevate Your Life

Hey guys, today's guest is a superstar from across the pond. He is a guy that buys and sells companies, a business broker, and he has started to turn his attention towards building a group for children's education called the Spectacular Group. Please welcome, Adrian Knight.You can find Adrian on Instagram and his website ,

Sep 11, 202349 minEp. 258

Friday Fire #115: Know When To Pivot

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about the myth of overnight success and the importance of having a long-term vision as an entrepreneur. I will emphasize the need to recognize when to stay consistent in your business endeavors and when to pivot. I strongly encourage entrepreneurs not to quit but to be willing to make necessary adjustments in their business journeys.

Sep 08, 202326 minEp. 257

Jordan Bell: AI Advertising

Hey guys today I am joined by the owner of Agency Bell, an industry leading agency that specializes in client acquisition for law firms. This gentleman was one of the judges on season 11 of the BLOCK TV show. Please welcome Jordan Bell. Today he will talk to us about how he runs his digital advertising agency and his journey about to how he got to where he is today.You can find Jordan on Facebook or his website ....

Aug 30, 202355 minEp. 256

Friday Fire #114: Never Stop Radiating Love

Hey guys today I want to talk about his role in improving businesses. I discuss the importance of reflecting on past experiences and failures to gain wisdom. I also emphasize the need to embrace failure and resilience, and advice listeners to persist in their goals even when obstacles arise.

Aug 25, 202316 minEp. 255

Friday Fire #113: Manifesting

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about the concept of manifesting and how it applies to both life and business. I want to emphasize the importance of knowing what you want and visualizing your ideal self and life. I will talk about my experiences manifesting success in various aspects of life, such as academics and business.

Aug 18, 202316 minEp. 254

Clark Bartram: Maximized Man

Welcome to this week's episode of the Small Business Session podcast, and guys, I am really excited today to bring you today's guest. Might be a little bit of a fanboy. We are joined by a world renowned fitness expert. He's a model, an actor, a super hero, an author, a TV host, and one of the top online trainers in existence. Today he is going to be talking to us about how he got to where he is today & will give us some healthy tips to be the best version of us.

Aug 14, 202338 minEp. 253

Tyler Foley: Speak Naked

Hey guys today's guest is a special treat for us all. He is the author of the best selling book The Power to Speak Naked, and has dedicated himself to a life of teaching a mastery of all things public speaking. Pleas welcome to the show, Tyler Foley. Today he talks to us about how to conquer the stage & the struggles he has gone through to be successful today.

Aug 07, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 252

Friday Fire #112: The Birthday Special

Hey guys so today is my 43rd birthday and I want to do a special episode for all of you. I want to talk about all the lessons I have learned throughout my life and give you guys some advice so that you can learn from my mistakes. I will talk about financial management, personal relationships, focusing on opportunities, and many other things I have learned throughout the years.

Aug 04, 202328 minEp. 251

Rick Howard: Government Contracts

Hey guys, this week we have got a really, really interesting topic. We are being joined by a retired U.S. Air Force officer who has helped manage and attract over $82 billion in government contracts. He helps businesses navigate the journey of bidding on and winning these contracts using the DOD Contracts Academy that he has built and set up. Please welcome to the show, Rick Howard. You can listen to his podcast here .

Jul 31, 202345 minEp. 250

Friday Fire #111: Two Wolves

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about the story of the Two Wolves that live inside of us. Some of you have probably heard me talk about this before, but I want to talk about how it applies to us as entrepreneurs & how we can control them. Whichever wolf you decide to feed is the one that will get big & strong, so we got to make sure we are feeding the correct wolf.

Jul 28, 202318 minEp. 249

Friday Fire #110: Put Down the Controller

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about the addiction of technology & games & how that also reflects on the entrepreneur world. We all have a desire to win, that's why it is so hard for us to stay away from video games or social media, but I will talk to you guys about why it is important to put down the controller and pay attention to your life.

Jul 21, 202316 minEp. 248

Friday Fire #109: 60 Day Update

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about my progress with the 90 day challenge I have been doing. Today marks the 60th day & I want to talk to you guys about the changes I have seen & the impact this challenge has had in my life. The power of writing things down is incredibly amazing & I really encourage all of you to try this 90 day trial.

Jul 14, 202319 minEp. 247

Justin Prince: Be the 1

Hey guys today we are in the presence of a real life superstar, somebody I look up to as an industry leader. Today's guest has built five multi-million dollar businesses and has over $2 billion in sales revenues. But not only that, he's the bestselling author of the book Be the One and the host of the Be the One live event, as well as a multitude of other talents. Please welcome to the show, Justin Prince.

Jul 10, 202331 minEp. 246

Josh Perry: Heroes of the Road

Guys, today's guest is the founder of Lane Hero, an app that is shaking up the trucking and transportation industry. He's a father, kick ass doubt and a self-confessed hemp foods delivery guy, which I'm sure we're going to get into here very soon. Please welcome to the show, my friend, Josh Perry.You can find Josh on Facebook & his website here .

Jul 03, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 245

Friday Fire #108: Embracing Failure

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about embracing failure. I believe that failure is a common and critical part of the entrepreneurial journey. I will share my personal experience of a significant financial loss I faced early in my career and how I learned that failures and losses are inevitable. I encourage entrepreneurs to turn failures into lessons and investments

Jun 30, 202320 minEp. 244

Erik Allen: Leave a Legacy

Hey guys, today we are about to chop it up with one of my favorite former guests. Here's the host of The Eric Allen Show. And since he came on, he has achieved a whole lot of his goals, as well as becoming a John Maxwell certified speaker. Please welcome, Erik Allen. Today we will see how much he has grown since our last interview,

Jun 19, 202356 minEp. 243

Friday Fire #107: What is a Win

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about what wins really are. I want to emphasize that there are no quick wins & that the most important thing for a win is consistency. You have to be patient & consistent in order to achieve what you want to achieve. I'll talk to you about my 90 day plan & how it has been working for me so you can try it out as well.

Jun 16, 202315 minEp. 242

Danny Galvez: The G Code

Hey guys today I am super stoked to introduce our guest. I have been trying to get him on the show for about 2 years so I am happy the time has come. He is the chief happiness officer over at Breakthrough Academy, the founding partner of Monumental Voice Media, and he is a dude with a smile so big you cannot help but be infected by it every time he rolls past. Please welcome to the show, Danny Galvez. Today he talks to us about his journey on becoming a successful entrepreneur & shares some ...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 241

Friday Fire #106: Go Start Something

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about something very important that may be a little weird to talk about but it is necessary to hear it! The topic is that you need to start something in order to get it. So many of us tend to make excuses for not being able to start something or talk ourselves out of it. Change your mentality & start getting to work if you want to see results.

Jun 13, 202314 minEp. 240

Marshal Live: Turn Your Mess Into Your Message

Hey guys today I have a special treat for you. Today's guest is an entrepreneur & the Founder of Top Paid Speaker. He will talk to us about how he has been able to go out inspire and encourage the world, and help other business leaders learn how to not just focus on making money.

Jun 06, 202357 minEp. 239

Drewbie Wilson: Become Elite

Hey guys today I'm a little bit more excited today than usual. We are having a do over for this guest.He was one of my first ever interviews on the small business surgeon and we've had two years of life and business and everything else go under the bridge since then. So please welcome back to the show. The Vice President at APEX, Drewbie Wilson. Today we talk about our progresses since he has last been on the show & how much he has grown.

May 29, 20231 hrEp. 238

Friday Fire #105: Accountability

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about accountability. I will discuss the issue of people not believing in themselves and their potential for success. I will also share my own journey and introduce you guys to an accountability journal that I keep help track progress and stay focused.

May 26, 202317 minEp. 237

Zach Sasser: Don't Be Average

Hey guys I have a rare treat for you guys today. This is going to be our guests. Second time appearing on the show. He is a multi-million-dollar dollar sales executive and has multiple businesses as well and has become a best selling author since the time I last spoke to him. Please welcome, Zach Sasser.

May 22, 202342 minEp. 236

Friday Fire #104: The I Am Statement

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about what I have been working on for the past few weeks & tell you how to join our Facebook group if you want to be part of my Small Business Surgeon Clinic. I try to post new stuff daily about how to be successful & the steps you should be taking to build your business.If you have any questions or want me to talk about something specific, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook @smallbusinesssurgeon

May 19, 202315 minEp. 235

Victoria Rader: Manifestation

Hey guys, today's topic is something I've wanted to walk us down for quite a few months now. It's something I've been doing for a couple of years, and I'm so excited to have today's guest, Max. She's an absolute expert on this topic. So without further ado, please let me introduce, Victoria Rader. She is a possibility coach, a transformational speaker, & eight time international bestselling author.You can find Victoria's website here .

May 15, 202350 minEp. 234
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