The Void

In this episode, Shanon Van Dyne visits The Void studio to talk about her experience buying a hair salon and then adding a second location. Her story highlights some areas of risk you might not have think of. It also highlights some areas where she has found some success. If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for l...

In this episode, Mitch, David and Marcus let loose and talk about real life stuff. We talk about the Oscar slap and many other topical life things. You’ll get to see a little of what shapes our thoughts and how we apply our mindset to everyday life. If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss three very real topics you’ll encounter as a small business owner. We’ll discuss how to set up retirement accounts for you and your employees. We talk about the feelings you’ll work through as you become successful. And lastly, we discuss some tips and tricks for how to pick the correct credit card processing option. If this show raised questions you’d like...

In this episode, Mitch and David sit down with Megan Sevart-Culbertson to learn how she started an online yoga studio amidst the pandemic. Check out how Megan’s Yoga Tribe got started and how she turned her passion into profit. Check it out for yourself at https://createandlivealifeyoulove.com/ If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchS...

In this episode, Mitch and David provide some perspective on a trending post being shared on social media. We give you the honest feedback you need when it comes to sharing posts like this one. If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Marcus asks Mitch and David random questions from a mile long list of show topics we’ve put together. They all seem to center around the idea that building great culture makes your business so much smoother. If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Jeremy Mercado sits down with Mitch and David to discuss his transition to private mortgage lending. We also get off onto several tangents about some overall great financial advice. If this show raised questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Tyler Maidment sits down with Mitch and David to discuss the struggles and successes associated with starting a gym from scratch. Tylers talks about how he came up with the money and how he implemented his unique fitness program.

In this episode, we’ll answer a couple questions that we’ve received. We’ll discuss how to get customers soon after you start your business, how to plan to add employees, and the differences between leadership versus management. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com As always, thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy th...

In this episode, we'll discuss doing work. We’ll talk about how to understand the difference between good performance and poor performance. We’ll show you three key areas of your business to monitor that will help ensure success.

In this episode, we'll discuss doing work. We’ll talk about how to power through the urge to relax a bit and to keep focused on getting into a good work flow. We’ll also discuss business networking groups, who they work well for and who they don’t.

In this episode, we'll discuss the most effective way to get involved with your community and grow your business at the same time.

In this episode, we'll discuss the differences between an LLC or an S-Corp. Once you understand the differences between them, you’ll be able to select the status that will work best for you. We’ll also discuss what Key Performance indicators are and how to track them. These metrics are the dials you can turn if you need to adjust the performance of your business. Tune in and enjoy the show!

In this episode, we'll discuss your bookkeeping software and some great banking practices. These two systems are key pieces to your businesses future success or failure. So make sure to get these right. Tune in and enjoy the show!

In this episode, we'll discuss how to build your pricing book. We’ll also discuss how to select a great customer relationship management system (CRM). With the proper pricing and a great functioning CRM, you’ll be well on the way to success. Tune in and enjoy the show!

In this episode, we'll discuss how to build the budget for your start-up expenses. A good budget is key to understanding how much it will cost to get things going. We’ll also discuss the various ways you can generate the funds for the start-up of your business. Tune in and enjoy the show!

In this episode, we'll discuss the various ways you'll need to prepare your personal finances for transitioning to becoming self-employed. Banks will look at you differently when you're newly self-employed so you'll need to be prepared. Tune in and enjoy the show!

Welcome to The Void. Most people refer to starting their own business as "Taking the leap" as if they are blindly jumping off a cliff and into the unknown. We're here so show you that it doesn't have to be that way. Join your hosts, Mitch and David, in finally putting your dreams of owning your own business into motion! We've very recently been where you are so that makes us perfect mentors for yo...