Home Business Podcast

Interview with Cold Call Expert Nicole Attias No matter what your business, you must make cold calling part of that business. Social media platforms and email are all the norm in today's communication – but none can replace the impact of your voice over the phone. NO ONE likes to pick up the phone and cold call, particularly when you might be cold calling someone you just met at a networking event...

In our post pandemic world, influencer marketing is growing in its importance to small business success. Influence marketing leverages social media to make more personal connections to your target audience. You can use influence marketing to grow your business, or perhaps "make the leap" to being an Influencer yourself. To learn more, Richard "Capt'n" Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview one t...

To win in business, you also need to win in life. Kelley Earnhardt Miller, is one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR today. Kelley Earnhardt Miller has written a book DRIVE: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life. As co-owner of JR Motorsports, Kelley knows what hard work, dedication, and thriving in a "man's world" looks like. Born into racing royalty, Kelley learned how to stand on...

COVID-19 led to near shutdowns of social and economic activity, and nothing in the business world will be the same. According to today's guest, Greg Reid, COVID-19 era calls for a new approach to business development, one that capitalizes on collaboration; (NOT) competition. Dr. Greg Reid is a world-renowned speaker, filmmaker, and entrepreneur[/caption] Richard "Capt'n" Henderson and Sherilyn Col...

Interview with Brian Buck CEO of Scotwork North America Most all areas of our business world were turned upside down with the corona-virus. Working virtually is not easy. And neither is negotiating. Entrepreneurs must rapidly develop new negotiation skills for a new virtual world. If entrepreneurs are not equipped to negotiate when communicating virtually, the impact to the bottom line will reach...

Interview with Keith Hall CEO of the National Association for the Self- Employed Keith Hall is president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed - NASE. N A S E ( www.nase.org ) Represents over 27 million independent contractors, solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners and the emerging gig economy workers. Self-employed workers have been harder by COVID-19 than any...

We love business start-up stories on the home business podcast. The COVID 19 crisis is leading to new bursts of ingenuity as entrepreneurs develop new products and services to adapt to a new stay-at-home world. To curb the cost and hassle of the new rush to buy home exercise equipment, Emily Fukunaga, has created a weight listing device that makes Campbell's soup the center of your workout. Enter...

The business world we live in is quite different from what it was just a few months ago. Today, non-essential businesses are mandated to work remotely, in hopes of combating the rise of the health pandemic. Panicked IT departments, as well as CEO's and Founders, are scrambling to ensure their employees can access company servers; and communicate with colleagues and customers alike. Businesses no l...

Your influence as a small business owner is key to your long-term success. Too many home-based business owners neglect or don't even think about how important their influence is to gaining clients and growing revenue. Now dropping a bombshell into the business of influence is the COVID-19 pandemic that will impact us for many months or even years. To build more influence in these times of working...

The coronavirus pandemic is slamming home-based businesses. Erin Joy says it's time to join forces, educate one another, and find solutions for COVID-19 challenges. You can find business opportunities and better long-term prosperity. The coronavirus pandemic is slamming small and home-based businesses, and some may have to close their doors for good. But according to Erin Joy, founder and CEO of B...

COVID 19 continues to rock our home-based business world, and we're all in a mad scramble to stay afloat. A key part of relief is hundreds of billions in emergency funding through the Small Business Administration, such as the Paycheck Protection Program and emergency loans. Smaller home-based business owners are often being left in the dust, as larger small business scoop up all the funding. The...

Interview with Martin Lanik CEO of Pinsight and Author of The Leader Habit The Corona Virus has hit our business world with a huge bow wave. Now working from home has become the norm, and everyone worker, not just business owners, need better virtual leadership and management skills. Research shows that a virtual workforce requires stronger leadership skills when it comes to coordinating projects...

Interview with CBD Entrepreneur Sara Rose Kennedy It's the new gold Rush, or rather "Green Rush". Every day it seems like another CBD brand or product is launched. Sports Stars, celebrities, politicians and more are all into the game. But how do you weed out – no pun intended - good CBD products from the bad? More importantly, what kind of business opportunities can CBD and hemp products offer a h...

Interview with Business Mastery Coach Gary Barnes Why do many businesses struggle or fail? It's normally NOT because the business owner doesn't have an expertise around their product or service. Most owners are great at delivering the results of the product or service they sell. But marketing, branding, time management and goal setting are critical elements to the success of any business too. Brea...

Interview with Podcaster Ben Stein According to research, half of the workforce is "checked-out." Many people find themselves struggling with a job they're not fired up about, but are afraid to take risks. Ben Stein says enough of wasting your talents, feeling stuck and being unsure about how you can make a difference in the world. Ben Stein is founder, coach and podcast host at "Purpose Up," ( ww...

We love entrepreneurial success stories on the Home Business Podcast. What do you do when at age 22 you crack the 6-figure income but then suffer a drug overdose? Ted McGrath ( http://tedmcgrathbrands.com ) is now a best-selling author and entrepreneur teaching others how to create their own lucrative businesses. [caption id="attachment_93175" align="alignright" width="400"] Ted McGrath is turnng...

Interview with Communications Guru Neil Gordon We have all been to networking events, conferences, or other gatherings where we're repeatedly asked the question, "what do you do?" And while it may seem like a good idea to just list a bunch of things we do, there's a far richer goal to be had for those seeking new opportunities. A simple framework can help small business professionals attract other...

Interview with Tellinga Owner Alex Kurkowski After graduating from Texas Tech University Alex Kurkowski went to work in the Alcohol industry. Then after three years of as he calls it "drinking for a living," Alex transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry, and then got an MBA. So what's a newly-minted MBA to do? He launched Tellinga, a personalized greeting card company ( www. Tellinga.com ). We...

By 2025, estimates are that AI will power 95 percent of all customer interactions. But despite advancing technology, the disruptive force happening in business today is relationship building. The humanizing touch is the most important part
of a great
customer experience in today's techy economy. But Less than 5 percent of businesses have any specific plan for developing and strengthening relations...

Interview with Cyber Security Expert Eli Sutton Home-based businesses are disproportionately impacted by data breaches. According to today's guest, more than half of all small and medium sized businesses incurred a data breach in the past year. Unfortunately, 60% of SMBs that experience a data breach will go out of business within six months. And 81% of consumers will stop interacting with a brand...

So what's your time worth? Home-based entrepreneurs who operate service or consulting businesses have to figure out what their time is worth. Achieving our financial and professional goals requires time, and your time is money. No one knows this better than busy mom and entrepreneur Romi Neustadt, author of " You Can Have It All, Just Not At The Same Damn Time ." ( www. RomiNeustadt.com ). Knowing...

What do you do after you hit a perfect score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT? Shaan Patel was inspired to start a company after mastering a strategy that helped him attain a perfect score on the SAT. Shaan launched his successful company Prep Expert, a prep course for college admissions exams ( www. PrepExpert.com ). Patel also scored a deal with Mark Cuban on an episode of Shark Tank, and sin...

Millions of people throw their hat into the ring to become entrepreneurs. But many don't make it far. One entrepreneur, Joe Pippins, defied the odds and tragic situations to take his business to a whole new level with his innovative product "The Fishing Caddy" (www. TheFishingCaddy.com). Joe pippins has entered into partnerships with four major retailers to have The Fishing Caddy in stores around...

All home businesses run into roadblocks that prevent them from growing and succeeding in their most important areas. They'll need to overcome obstacles and get help in achieving key goals. In short, they need a business accelerator. That's where April Shprintz, founder of Driven Outcomes, comes into play ( www. DrivenOutcomes.com ). April doesn't coach nor consult. She is developing a whole new ca...

How can you harness your greatest passions to create a business and life you love? Can you tap into a hustle, get-it-done mindset while simultaneously prioritizing a "life-work" balance? Ashley Walter says YES ( www. LivingWithAshley.com ). Ashley is an expert on guiding individuals towards reaching their personal goals, and she discusses ways to apply these same tactics in a home business. Ashley...