Here’s The Deal

Two shows. One table. No scripts. This is the podcast swap: Bonnie Schutz — CEO of Tandem Resource Solutions and host of Delegate 2 Elevate Get Sh!t Done — and Chris Flowers interview each other in one unscripted conversation airing on both feeds. Two Gen X founders with 57 combined years inside corporate America and commercial banking break down: why "going Cortez" (quit, burn the ships...

Is your job really safe? In Episode 15 of Here's The Deal, Chris Flowers answers it straight: a steady paycheck isn't security — security is having options. He uses three friends who were loyal, topped their field, and were still walked out in fifteen minutes to expose the myth of the "cushy 9-to-5,". Then he lays out the Owned vs. Rented income framework from 30 years around mon...

New Episode Drop! How Much Should Small Businesses Spend on Marketing? (The Real Answer) How much should a small business actually spend on marketing? The SBA says 7–10% of revenue… but that benchmark is built on Fortune 500 data, not your business. In this episode, Chris Flowers breaks down the real answer using 30 years of commercial finance: it's not what you spend, it's WHERE you spend...

If I wiped your business out tomorrow, who would you be Monday morning? This episode pivoted on me the second that question came up — because it's one most founders can't answer without flinching. Here's the deal: the business isn't the problem. The identity problem is — and it costs you money, your relationships, and sometimes your health. In this one, Chris Flowers digs into: • W...

Episode 12 of Here's The Deal — Jorge & Jesus Ruiz from @thetacospot tell us how they built a birria empire from a barbershop kitchen. → Signed the buildout with no money → First customer waited 30 minutes → Mom made them hug to save the business → Goal: 1,000 stores Real story. Real grit. Real tacos. ▶️ To see the full video, go to our YouTube channel: Here's The Deal Podcast. 📍 Base...

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Handshakes are making a comeback — and HTD is here for it. Video calls aren't going anywhere. They built bridges that didn't exist before, and Chris does them every week with clients around the world. But there's a ceiling. You can't catch the side conversation, the energy in the room, or the "let's grab coffee after" through a Zoom screen. In this episode of Here&#39...

Most entrepreneurs wait for opportunity… But opportunity doesn’t knock. IT SCREAMS. In this episode of Here's The Deal, Chris Flowers breaks down: ✅ How market demand forced him to launch podcast coaching & production ✅ Why most entrepreneurs miss obvious revenue opportunities ✅ The real reason delegation, automation, and AI matter ✅ How to stay in your genius while scaling your busine...

HTD Episode 9 — Saturated? Nope. You're Just Late, And That's Still Early. Everybody's telling me the podcast market is saturated. The data says otherwise — and in this episode, I drop the receipts. The creator economy just crossed $200 BILLION and is growing 22% annually. The U.S. creator economy alone projects to hit $671B by 2035. There are 4.5 million podcasts in existence, but onl...

92% of podcasts fail before episode 10. If you’re an entrepreneur or coach tired of sitting on the sidelines, this is your roadmap to building a platform that actually lasts. In this episode of Here’s The Deal, 30-year commercial finance veteran Chris Flowers cuts through the noise. We aren't talking about microphones or software—we’re talking about the three strategic pillars required to move...

In this episode of Here's a Deal, I just got back from the Accelerate networking event at Phoenix International Raceway — and two-time Indy 500 champion Arie Luyendyk was the guest speaker. He said something that hit me hard:"You gotta push the car to the limit — but you gotta know what the car can do, and what it can't."In this episode we break down:✅ Why ambition alone doesn&#...

Good help is hard to find, or is it? In this episode of Here’s The Deal, we challenge one of the most common excuses in business and shift the focus where it belongs—on leadership, standards, and accountability. If your business is growing but your quality is slipping, you’re not scaling… you’re eroding your brand. We break down: Why leadership defines excellence The importance of clarity and team...

What if the answer to financial peace is not making more money? In this episode of Here’s The Deal, Chris Flowers sits down with Bill Haase, author of Our Mindset on Money, to talk about the side of money most people never truly learn: mindset, intentional spending, financial awareness, and how your relationship with money affects your life. Bill shares lessons from his time on the Chicago trading...

If talking about your business for 30 seconds feels hard, filming it probably does too. At Here’s The Deal, we help business owners turn ideas into video content that actually works. From Raw to Ready edits to full authority-building strategies, we handle the scripting, direction, and editing so you don’t have to guess. Want more than content? The Here’s The Deal Inner Circle puts your brand insid...

Underpricing doesn’t just hurt you. It cheats your client too because you’re stretched thin, rushed, and operating on volume instead of value. If someone says, “That’s too expensive,” the answer isn’t to discount yourself. The answer might be: we’re not a fit. The right people won’t argue with your price. If you don’t know your numbers, someone else will decide them for you. You can’t build a big...

In this episode of "Here's the Deal," host Christopher Flowers reflects on the legacy of Chris Cornell and transitions into a critical discussion about pricing strategies for entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of pricing for profit rather than fear of rejection, arguing that many business owners undervalue their time and expertise. Chris shares personal experiences from his...

We’re back. In the first episode of 2026, Christopher Flowers breaks down why short-form video is no longer a “nice to have” for business owners, it’s the expectation . If you can talk about your business for 30 seconds, you can be on camera for 30 seconds. No acting. No perfection. Just real conversations turned into content that builds trust and drives growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why...

On-Camera Confidence: Be Real, Consistent | HTD Ep 40If being on camera makes you freeze, this episode is for you. Chris breaks down why authenticity beats polish, how to treat the lens like a friend, and why consistency builds know-like-trust. Mess up? Keep rolling—your message is what converts. And if you want coaching that’s Easy, Comfortable, Cost Effective, HTD will guide you take-by-take unt...

Here’s The Deal — Authenticity Builds Trust Faster Than Any Ad. In this episode, we break down why authenticity outperforms ads, algorithms, and even the biggest marketing budgets. People don’t connect with brands — they connect with people. And when you show up on camera as your true self, you instantly create trust, relatability, and loyalty. In this episode:Why authenticity wins attention in 20...

You’re repeating yourself a thousand times a year — telling the same story, explaining the same value, answering the same questions. What if you could automate that message and scale your presence 24/7?In this episode of Here’s The Deal, Chris Flowers breaks down how one well-crafted video can replace a thousand sales calls, free up your time, and pre-sell your audience before they ever book a cal...

In this episode of Here’s The Deal, I go deep into the why behind the show. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to educate, elevate, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. I share the story of my mother, a single mom who never gave up, and how her struggle planted the seed for my mission: to give entrepreneurs the belief, knowledge, and tools they need to build a business with pur...

Here’s The Deal: Episode 3 of 3 is LIVE! Here’s The Deal — where we Educate, Elevate, and Inspire. Let us Tell Your Story Through Video. We’re wrapping up our 3-part series: Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing. Entrepreneurs face constant noise, distractions, and “shiny” opportunities. But here’s the deal—growth only happens when you stay laser-focused on the business you were called to build. I...

In Episode 2 of our “Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing” series, we’re getting real about:Is your business dependent—or diversified? Diversifying revenue streams and supply chains—but only if it aligns with your main purpose *Saying NO to clients that distract from your mission* Why relying on one major client is a risk, not a business strategy *Using diversification to protect your core, not r...

Ep 1 of 3 Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing What is the core of your business? Your main offer, main audience, main promise? You can’t be all things to all people — clarity creates consistencyMaintaining focus on your core offering instead of chasing every revenue path helps build predictable, scalable workflows. A Forbes Fed survey (released March 2025) shows more small businesses reported re...

If you don’t know your worth, the world will price you at a discount… and expect free shipping! Too many people are walking into rooms shrinking their prices, apologizing for their greatness, and begging to be seen. Not today. Not anymore.⚠️ Your time is not free.⚠️ Exposure isn’t compensation.⚠️ Discounting yourself attracts the wrong crowd. Every “no” you give, every rate you hold firm on, and e...