Small Business Growth School

Frustrated by how many people are saying no to buying your service even though you know it could really help them?!? Its a common problem may mom & pop businesses face, and its not that your stuff is necessarily bad. Its just that most people haven't gotten to know you or your business well enough yet and don't have confidence to move forward. We have to give them that confidence as bu...

Ever feel like your town is just too small to have the best talent to draw from for new hires? Or do you just have loads of competitors and its really hard to out compete them on your offer to draw in those "A" players? In today's episode we're going to dig into whats needed to get in large amount of high quality candidates and my secret weapon to making sure they pick you over y...

Ever have your weekly appointment scheduler look like literal SWISS CHESS? Your customers said they were sick, the time wasn't right, they thought price was too high, or my favorite.. they just completely ghost you! I think we all can agree this can be pretty annoying, but it also has a massive effect on how much actual money your business produces you at the end of the month. With that said,...

What if I was to tell you that Google wasn't the search engine platform that was what most seniors used? It would be pretty shocking, knowing that Google has dominated the space for years. But today Im going to go over a platform where MANY seniors go to, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say its specialized for the 65+ population. And knowing this info. is super important with growth for 99...

Ever thought about having a dancing clown outside of your business selling your stuff with a huge sign? Could this be the newest and greatest marketing strategy in 2024? You may already know the answer! But check out today's episode to dig into what actually scales a small mom and pop business. I'll be covering a talk I had on the subject with a student of mine recently and how he was able...

A study done a few years back found that anything under $99-100 for a majority of the population was considered a impulse buy and didn't require as strong of a sales process. But over that number, it becomes much harder to sell your stuff... Their is a foundational tactic in sales, and its insanely important when your selling something that is NOT an impulse buy (i.e. more than $99). In today&...

Old school Vs New School, who would win? I think you'll be pretty surprised at how this fight goes. We go over 5 different factors that go into this match up that will determine the winner. This is a must see episode if you want to maximize your marketing to bring in the MOST amount of new leads! Welcome to Small Business Growth School, If you're a small town business owner looking for tip...

What if I said you can get a company to actually find and hire amazing staff for you, to run your business 100% while your sipping on a piña colada at the beach? Sounds pretty amazing right? Well if that's interesting to you, Im going to do a deep dive into the two different kinds of agencies you can use for this. And more importantly when to use them. Enjoy the show! Welcome to Small Business...

Their are 3 levers you can play with in company to grow it and make it successful ( i.e. 100-300k after tax profit, can be automated, and has big impact on your community). In today's episode, we're going to roll through exactly what those are so your not fighting against your own business to make it profitable. Welcome to Small Business Growth School, If you're a small town business o...

It's official, we got to 100 episodes everyone! I want to thank everybody for listening, its been such an amazing ride. And building up this community of small mom & pop businesses has been a real highlight of my own life over this last year or so. With all that said, we've got some great updates on the podcast and what we're going to do for future episodes. Be sure to tune in! Wel...

Most people that start up a small business having big dreams, and with those "rose colored" glasses just think that if they have a great product/service and tell everyone about it they'll be able to grow that business.... The sad truth is, that simply isn't true. And actually if you brag on your business to strangers, they already don't know you and will think that your likel...

So Coca-Cola started out as a small town business and now they've been in existence for over 136 years! But did you know in the 80's they made a business move that was actually heading them towards closing their doors forever... In today's episode we're going to dissect what happened in 1985. And how all of us small business owners can avoid the same huge mistake from happening in...

Ever have your vacation completely ruined by issues with your staff or general problems that pop up during the trip? If your just starting up a business, this episode will be INSANELY important, because this horror story of a vacation will happen and it'll be awful. Unless you set up a simple system to avoid it. And today, Im going to give you the exact system I use in my own companies to help...

Literally a few weeks from having that bank account reach $0? This is a scary but all too common issue with small start up businesses. So the biggest concern these folks often times have is, how can I actually get customers to use my services and physically pay me in the next 30 days, so I can pay my own bills? Well today, Im going to go over a strategy I've used in the past with my own start...

Would you like to be your small towns Santa Claus?!? No, Im not going to convenience you to get the fake beard, the suit, elf friends, and work at the local mall for minimum wage... Even better, Im going to teach you a way to give each new customer a little present that makes them so excited to do business with you that they want to not only buy more but tell all their friends about how great you...

Literally anyone with a website or blog is at risk for this crazy little scam that's popped up a few months ago. The worst part about this is that its actually a pretty well put together scam, and if your not aware of it you or even your manager will be sending out a check for up to $500. And you better believe it, you'll never see that money again. Today Im going to fill you in on what th...

Want to start up a small business in your town but want to avoid a divorce in the process?!? Im exaggerating a bit there, but lets face it... if your spouse isn't onboard with this business two bad things will happen. You could either cave in and never start the business, always wonder what if. And have serious regret and even resentment when you get to the end of your life. Or you push forwar...

Ever wonder how you can get your dream employee... 1. Lives nearby 2. Is already FULLY trained in what you want them to do 3. You can hire quickly Wonder no longer, you can get them from your competition! Today Im going to show you the exact method I use to do this to get new staff quickly and do it in an ethical way. Welcome to Small Business Growth School, If you're a small town business own...

We're going "old school" today! Who hasn't seen those huge billboards that those mega corporations are using get loads of customers? Only problem with those is that they can cost thousands of dollars a month, and its just not something we can afford as small business owners. but I've got a secret for you... Today Im going to show you how you can actually market using a small...

Ever pull up to a fast food drive through and after the experience question if these kids have ever even interacted with another human being in their life?! This is obviously an extreme, but its all too common in small town businesses too. Today we're going to talk about some quick and easy adjustments you can make to your companies customer experience that will blow your competition out of th...

Want to only get .0001% of the people in your small town to actually buy your stuff? If so you should follow the 5 approaches in today's episode. If your like me though and you want to actually feed your family and even go on nice vacations lets try to do the exact opposite! We're going to have some fun with this one today, talk to you soon! Welcome to Small Business Growth School, If you&...

I would say my emergency fund has been the "secret weapon" in all my businesses. This may come off as a shock to you, and most people may not even know much about this kind of business asset and if they do they just get bored out of there mind with the idea. If you actually set yours up correctly though, you will not only provide your small business with a high level of security but you&...

$1,000,000 sounds pretty good right?.. Their is actually a "dark" side that's associated with a 1 mil revenue. We're going to dig into two reasons today, why you may want to re-think that and what's a great alternative for your small business! Welcome to Small Business Growth School, If you're a small town business owner looking for tips, tools and strategies for growing...

Looking to get a building for your new start up? Alright brace yourself for this... it may be around $2,000 to $3,000 for a "cozy"/claustrophobic little space. And cherry on top, you won't even own this building. I have a better idea, lets use a negotiation strategy Im going to teach you today to get your space completely free or at a low cost of $50/month (yes, I've made a month...

Wonder what I'd do if all my businesses suddenly disappeared when I woke up, and I didn't have a dollar to my name? What would I do step by step to get back the financial and time freedom I once had? In today's episode Im going to answer all of those questions and take you on a little hypothetical rags to riches story that should help anyone understand that you can grow a profitable bu...