Business Insights
How do you run a successful window cleaning business?
With this podcast you will learn what it takes to work well with your cleaning business, innovate and adapt in a changing industry, as well as some of the challenges of operating a small business today. How do you define success and are you willing to hustle? Kyle...
Take Control of your own Career – Here’s How to Join the Gig Economy
The gig economy, the sharing economy, freelancing - these terms all refer to the recent growth in flexible career opportunities. Gigs can be any job and can amount to full-time work or just a source of some side cash. How this differs from odd jobs is the technology...
How do you go beyond wedding planning?
With this podcast you will learn how Jodi built a business based on connecting brides to be with vendors that can serve them well to make sure the bride's special day is indeed special. You'll also learn just what it takes to grow your website business amongst the...
What does it take to start a web design company?
What is involved in starting a web design company? Travis Richards and his brother started Blue Boxer Web Design and stopped by the studio to chat about their experience starting and operating a web design company. They tell us a few secrets and help us...
How Do You Make Money as a Service Business?
Systemization, then commoditization. Make money in-between those two. This blog is in reply to an interesting challenge I received after I posted a Business Startup Checklist on LinkedIn. Click here if you want to check the discussion out. The challenge came from an...
How do you do well in an interview?
Karen Tucker from InterviewOne discusses confidence in interviews and the drive needed to start a business. Spoiler Alert: Confidence is key. Listen in for hints of irony that may make you laugh out loud.
The Worst Advice Website Designers Give
I just finished reading another book on marketing. It was well written and had some great tips. But like most books, it included some information that had me slapping my forehead in disgust. You see, this book included a portion on websites. It read, “The Five...
How do you grow an ever-changing office supply business?
Gary Molz from EZ Office Products chats with us about the difference between east coast and midwest work ethics, decision making and starting an office supply business from scratch. New business, new town, new challenges.
How do you start a food-cart and catering business?
Christine Ameigh of Slide Food Cart, Slide Potato Chips, and Beyond Catering tells us how to start a dream business and manufacture handmade potato chips. She then tells us how to get real work done in a small, hot box surrounded by hungry customers.
How do you start a roofing, siding and window business?
Dan Dolbeau from Panther Exteriors stops by and talks about the fun and struggles of starting an exterior construction business. Topics we touch on include finding great employees and subcontractors as well as keeping above the shady characters that plague some...
How do you make money in real estate?
Chris Hake from Madison House Buyers chats with us about learning how to make money in real estate by doing some house flipping, collecting rental property and learning from a few mistakes along the way.
How do you break into a new market?
Maria Kovach from Simply Stated Interiors visited me to discuss the challenges she has uncovered from starting her interior design business. Maria is driven, confident and full of energy. She is also a veteran, which makes this story even better. Listen as Maria...
How do you grow a carpet cleaning business?
Brad Zaugg from Zerorez Carpet Cleaning in Madison, Wisconsin talks about the joys of building a service business. We chat about employees, expensive equipment, pleasing customers and what strategies have worked the best to grow a local carpet cleaning business.
How to run a successful accounting business?
How do you start an accounting business? It can be tough to create a business from scratch that keeps you pinned to your desk for three to four months a year. Brandon Donkersgood from Legacy Tax and Financial has made a name for himself as not only a successful...
How to be a successful woman in business?
Erin Ogden chats with us about starting her law firm, having a business partner and we delve into the challenges that women face in an ever-changing professional world. For that matter, we discuss the challenges men and women face as they interact with each other in a...
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