One Next Step: Management Tips & Tools for Small Business Owners

Some business owners don’t understand the value of having a bookkeeper. They might not even realize how beneficial bookkeepers are until they have one in place.  In this episode, Catherine Bowman will talk about her first-hand experience as a BELAY bookkeeper, and how bookkeepers help their clients save time and money. She’ll also talk about how they help entrepreneurs wisely manage and spend thei...

In this episode, we are joined by Mohammad Anwar, the President and CEO of Softway. He’s authored a Wall Street Journal best-selling book called Love as a Business Strategy, and he’s going to talk to us about how to implement this transformational idea all around building a culture of resilience, belonging and success.  Listeners should feel hopeful and ready to at least begin thinking about makin...

In this special episode, BELAY CEO Tricia Sciortino joins The EntreLeadership Podcast, where she talks with their host George Kamel about how finding a high-performing assistant who thinks like a leader can help business owners take back their time and focus. The conversation was so enlightening that the One Next Step team wanted their listeners to hear the original interview with audio generously...

Bringing on a new position can be a hefty investment for any business. Most small business owners shy away from bringing on a bookkeeper because they aren't sure how to get the most bang for their buck.  What they don’t know, yet are the many ways a bookkeeper can bring value to a small business.  In this episode, Melissa Baggett, the senior client success consultant at BELAY, and Melissa Tidwell,...

Bringing on a new position can be a hefty investment for any business. Most small business owners shy away from bringing on a bookkeeper because they aren't sure how to get the most bang for their buck.  What they don’t know, yet are the many ways a bookkeeper can bring value to a small business. In this episode, Melissa Baggett, the senior client success consultant at BELAY, and Melissa Tidwell,...

What does it take to be an industry leader? Tiff and Leon Chen basically built an industry from scratch when they created Tiff’s Treats, an amazing company that delivers warm cookies to your door.  They have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to create the Tiff’s Treats brand, built around technology, charity, and warm moments. In this episode, they’ll talk about how they built their company,...

Many people never reach their potential simply because they are scared and fearful about stepping out. Jason Drees is the CEO of Jason Drees Coaching and the author of Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset. He’s an expert in helping people change their lives by changing the way they think. In this episode, he talks with Tricia about how everyone can cultivate a mi...

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Are you looking to build and grow your marketing and sales processes? If so, this Masterclass episode is just for you. Tricia, LZ, and several guests will help small business owners who might not have a fully staffed sales/marketing team learn how to take their marketing game to the next level. Welcome to episode 88 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We don’t often think that culture and branding are connected. But Ted Vaughn – co-author of Culture Built My Brand and co-founder of Historic Agency – will show us otherwise.  In this episode, he will talk about the Marquee Culture Method, what it is, how it works, and how to put it in place in your organization. You will better understand how culture and branding are related and what you need to...

This is the second of a two-part episode about delegation. Matt Seaton, VP of Operations at BELAY, joins the podcast to discuss the nuts and bolts of delegation.  He and Lisa will talk about how to be effective at delegation, how much you should delegate, the differences between remote vs traditional, how to build a culture of delegation and much more.  Welcome to episode 85 of One Next Step. See...

In the first of a two-part episode about delegation, LZ and BELAY’s Director of Marketing, Amy Appleton, will share how a leader can know when it’s time to start delegating, the obstacles they’ll face, and how to develop trust with other team members (i.e. contractors, employees, etc.).  They’ll also talk about the myth of the “Superhero ideology” and why “I’m fine” just doesn’t always cut it.  We...

Tax season is something that most business owners dread, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  Bookkeepers can help you better prepare throughout the year so that when taxes roll around you don’t have to experience that overwhelmed feeling.  In this episode, Tricia and Lisa will discuss the ways a bookkeeper can help you prepare your business and alleviate the stress of tax season.  Welcome to epis...

What do new small business owners need to know? What are some challenges and opportunities they are facing right now?  J.R. McNair, a small business consultant who is considered to be one of the nation’s foremost experts on startup businesses, joins us to talk about just that. He’s also the founder of The Velocity Accelerator and Small Business Day: The nation's largest startup launch event. He’ll...

What does a CEO need from their COO? And more specifically, what does a leader need from their direct report, and vice versa McKenzie Reeves Decker is the COO of System & Soul, and she works for a visionary, driven leader. In this episode, she talks about how to make the most of a relationship with your leader, and why it’s so hard for some leaders to ask for and receive help. Welcome to episode 8...

What’s the current landscape of leadership and how has it changed over the last few years? Clay Scroggins is an outstanding speaker and author of a new book called The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future: 9 Surprising Ways Leadership is Changing. In this episode, he’ll join Lisa to help our listeners understand what some of the changing trends are in leadership and how they can prepare for them....

Leaders are always making decisions, and when we’re in tune with awareness we’re better equipped to make those important decisions. Dave Richards is the CEO and Lead Coach at Elite Performance Associates and a former executive director for John Maxwell’s company. In this episode, he’ll talk with Tricia about self-awareness, relational awareness and situational awareness and how leaders can benefit...

Most entrepreneurs are so busy making money that they aren’t very good at managing it. The solution? A remote bookkeeper. In this episode, Brooke Cecil, the Director of Client Relations at BELAY, will talk to Lisa about some problems entrepreneurs face when wanting to get started with a bookkeeper, and how to overcome them. Welcome to episode 78 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

The most important aspect of keeping your business afloat is how you manage your finances. However, not every startup and small business out there can afford to make the leap of hiring a CFO. In this masterclass episode, Tricia and LZ will dig into the question: While you’re still building your business, what tools are essential to making sure you keep your finances in order to scale your company?...

This is a special recap episode highlighting some of our most popular content from the past year. Excerpts include Tricia and LZ’s advice on how to say no and help employees be productive without micromanaging. Tricia and LZ’s assistants, Kate and Melissa, join the podcast to discuss best practices for working with an assistant. Ian Morgan Cron sits down with our hosts to talk about the Enneagram...

As business leaders, we can sometimes hear the term “go-to-market” and immediately think “marketing.” But that is only part of the equation and Sangram Vajre is here to tell us why. In this episode, we are joined for a second time by Sangram Vajre, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Terminus. He offers his unique take on go-to-market strategies (aka, bringing new products and new business to the m...

Andy Stanley says, “Unexpressed gratitude feels like ingratitude to the ones for whom you are grateful.” I don’t think most of us are ungrateful for our teams. However, it’s common for leaders to struggle with remembering to show appreciation for their team when they see them every day. In this episode, we’re going to help you better communicate your appreciation for your team even if you’re worki...

Many leaders are so busy with the day-to-day of running their business that they take little time to invest in themselves and their teams. Whitney Johnson has seen that throughout her career and now helps leaders spend more time focusing on personal and team growth.  Whitney is the CEO of Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 2020 fastest-growing private company in America, one of the 50 leading busin...

When companies think of staff or customers posting on their social media channels, they become fearful. What will be said? Will this hurt my business? How can I make it stop if it gets out of hand? Phil Pallen, CEO of Phil Pallen Collective and the host of the Brand Therapy podcast, joins Tricia and Lisa to help you overcome these fears and see how social media can be an incredible sales tool, all...