We have been using the term Business Brain frequently on The Small Business Show since it encapsulates so much of how we want you to think about not just your Small Business but also your life in general. When you use your Business Brain, you are: Using a Problem-Solving Mindset Read more…
Want to keep your best employees from leaving your company? By giving them a clear path to advance within your Small Business not only will your employees be more fulfilled, but they will also be more valuable as they build their Talent Stack. Join us today for episode 377 of Read more…
Managing your time as a Small Business owner is a critical part of each day. Join us today as your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton discuss how to identify when your time becomes more valuable than the task you are working on and how to delegate so you can Read more…
What’s the best way to take care of your Small Business Payroll? Should you do it yourself or use a service? Join us during the introduction to Episode 340 of The Small Business Show to find out what your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton think! Then, it’s on to Read more…
How many steps does it take for a customer to speak to a human at your business? How about placing an order? How easy is it for a return to be processed or a refund to be issued? Over time, all of us can fall into the complexity trap of Read more…
Giving something of value away to customers before they place an order is a common sales and marketing technique. This reciprocity tactic is a powerful way to use persuasion to attract new customers to your business. But what about using it in other ways? With your employees, suppliers, and partners? Read more…
Following up on episode 321 where we questioned if ADHD is a “disorder or super-power” for Small Business owners, we are joined today by Brittany Smith, a Cognitive Neuroscientist with a specialty in helping people overcome the challenges of ADHD. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they Read more…
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they work through the Hiring Process with a new employee for one of Dave’s small businesses, Backbeat Media. We will discuss attracting talent by using LinkedIn Jobs, vetting prospective candidates, and tips and techniques for holding interviews. We also learn about Read more…
As Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners, we often hear these phrases: That won’t work. If it’s such a good business idea, why hasn’t anyone else done it? Maybe you should stay in your lane. You should be more realistic. Naysayers are all around us. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Read more…
Why do some people seem to be so lucky? Can you make yourself luckier than others? How can luck impact your Small Business? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean today for episode 293 of the Small Business Show to answer these questions and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #293 for Read more…
This week, Dave is spending time with his family before his kids head back to college so we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from 2018. As you may have heard, we are on a mission to make the term Small Business into a verb, since so much Read more…
Having the opportunity to create your own reality is one of the best parts of being a Small Business owner. Your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have been encouraging our listeners to lead a “Charmed Life” for the past 5-years as we have shared the importance of your mindset, Read more…