Always FreyDay

Our special guest this week might sound familiar…you know him as #TheNonProfitSectorConnector. In addition to amplifying the messages of Non-Profit organizations, this philanthropist has committed to doing #60DaysofService in the Nonprofit world, before the end of 2021. When not hosting his show, or acting like a pillar of the community, this guest works with SMBs who are looking to be “employers...

Since 2001, this special guest's New York City consulting group has been on the forefront of the contracting advisory business. Their mission is two-fold: Protecting clients from costs and reputational risk, incurred by noncompliance in the contracting industry and; Ensuring qualified disadvantaged / minority and women business enterprises have equal access to compete for Federal, State, and R...

Most folks don't like the idea of having to move. Whether your SMB needs to do a complete office relocation from one end of the city to another, or you need to move groups of employees within your current building, you want to have a positive relocation experience. Our special guest and his team understand the importance of developing relationships with clients. Since the company was launched,...

Our busy lifestyles and various improvements in technology have led to many things being accessible virtually, including personal fitness programs...and we are not just talking about the world of Peloton. There is a strong desire to have personal training and corporate fitness programs available via virtual classes. Certified Fitness Professionals can come to YOU, to deliver a Tailored One-on-One...

Financial Professionals can be some of the most trusted advisors to SMB leaders and their staff, but are they speaking the same language? Our special guest and his team have reviewed thousands of Financial Advisor service models. Unfortunately, they all tend to say the same thing; comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, insurance, and tax optimization. While those terms can be the pil...

SMB owners devote their lives to their business. They take the plunge because they have a particular passion, skill, or curiosity they can't fight, in an effort to build a life of their choosing. So, why don't more business leaders attain that desired life? What if it was easier? Less stress? Less hours? and MORE abundant? Our special guest loves to show people how to balance energy, work,...

Every SMB has their story to tell...but have they started doing their own podcast to get their voice out there? According to a blog on MentalHelp. Net (and a memorable Jerry Seinfeld comedy routine), the vast majority of people rank fear of public speaking as number one.   For some people, this means a fear of speaking to large groups. For others, it means speaking to even a single person, especia...

When SMBs need guidance, especially as it relates to the subject of money, they will often turn to Financial Advisors. Here on Always FreyDay, not only do we like to speak with SMB owners, managers, and employees, but we also like to speak to the Trusted Advisors to these organizations. A question that routinely comes up is who does a Trusted Advisor turn to, when they need help delivering the ide...

Some call them forensic business scientists, others describe the services as plumbers tending to leaky pipes, but no matter how they are described, our special guests are known for determining and providing optimized financial results. By deploying the perfect combination of hindsight, insight, and foresight, Dashboard Enterprises brings its SMB clients the benefit of top-level executive financial...

The pandemic has had an interesting effect on many SMBs, and some particular industries as well. One area of business that has been thrown for a loop is the world of Residential & Commercial Real Estate. From businesses cutting their office space, people from urban areas moving to the suburbs in droves, waiving inspections and appraisals, while contracting for purchases prices 10-20% over aski...

As Mother’s Day is upon us, it seemed fitting us to speak with someone who brings experience, wisdom, and humor to the show, as only someone who has walked the walk can do... Our special guest offers pragmatic tools for change, problem solving, and growth . She is known for leaving her audiences laughing, inspired, and ready to create change within themselves, and their company, as soon as they le...

If you have ever wondered what it is like to start your own SMB through the world of franchising, it can be a big decision regarding which franchise is going to work best for you. When you ask most people what comes to mind when they hear the word "franchise," you may hear them speak of restaurant, hospitality, and leisure groups. They primarily think of big name, commercialized food estab...

When SMBs have employees that they have to recruit, onboard, and manage, it is best practice to have a consistent process and approach to your human capital. If there is inconsistency, SMBs tend to have some employee dysentery. One topic throughout the country that has been very inconsistent, over the last decade is the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis, on a state-by-state basis...

How are the SMBs who work with special events positioned for 2021? My special guest would agree, it’s time to celebrate life’s moments again, without sacrificing safety for style or inclusion for elegance. If that means thinking outside the box, as it relates to the traditional wedding, sweet sixteen, or Bar/Bat Mitzvah reception, so be it...the parties must go on! We are joined by Morgan Reed , C...

It is often good practice to surround yourself with healthy, happy, knowledgeable people, if those are goals you would like to attain for yourself and for your SMB. Our special guest this week has a goal to connect you with the answers and experts you are looking for on your health journey. She is not only an SMB owner herself, but has gathered other SMB owner experts together, to share valuable i...

SMBs need to make technology work for their teams and to accomplish most organizational goals. Too often, I see businesses using the Ready, Fire, Aim, strategy, and it is concerning…It is much better practice to deploy tested systems, strategies and shortcuts to rapidly power-up the customer activity you need, address market demands, and reliably fuel your business. Entrepreneurial businesses are...

As an entrepreneur, organizational skills come in very handy to manage and grow the SMB. Our special guest embodies the desire to help hectic professionals learn certain “soft skills” to be refreshingly energetic about what’s on their plate, gain some confidence that the actions being taken represent progress, and creating a lifestyle to be present in each and every moment. Being present helps SMB...

When evaluating a service provider in the retirement plan space, it is important for your SMB to affiliate with one that is TRANSPARENT, CONSISTENT, and most of all HONEST. Unfortunately, not every provider (and their representatives) in the marketplace exhibits these crucial character traits... Most employees out there are familiar with retirement plans, such as the 401(k). That said, as a busine...

There is some historical evidence that shows when we are dealing with a macro event that impacts the workforce in the U.S., the world of franchising gains some momentum. After months of forced closures and record-high unemployment, the U.S. is ready for an economic recovery. Opportunities in franchising might just be part of the solution. There are two ways to do anything in this life: reinvent th...

"Gamification" has been a fun theme of interest in the SMB community for 2021, and it is exciting in the world of learning management. If employees are having fun, they are generally more engaged and making more money. This is particularly important when a new employee is being "on boarded." Traditional onboarding, learning, and development for employees is losing its impact, espec...

Branding isn’t about where you position your product or business in the marketplace. Branding is about where you position your product or business in the customer’s mind. To achieve that share of mind, the intricate tactics that make up a brand (research, strategy, creative, digital and social media, SEO, collateral, point-of-sale, whatever) need to work together. SMBs must assemble these Lego-lik...

Successful onboarding, training, and continued growth of employees requires engagement from both the employee and employer. When SMB experience turnover and potential talent is wasted, it can be heartbreaking for the business and the employee. Capable employees feel unsuccessful and frustrated employers feel like they have wasted time, in addition to money. More often than not, this is because bot...

What is your word for 2021? I happen to really like this question, especially in the setting of networking. I have two for 2021: "Differentiation" and "Gamification." My special guest has a word for 2021 as well...his is "Uplevel." What does Uplevel mean? Very simply, it is an adjective to describe having greater capabilities. In 2021, having the best possible virtual repre...

SMBs working in the freight logistics industry during the pandemic have seen exponential increases in demand and sales. This is not limited to trucking, warehousing, and cold storage for vaccines. There has been a significant increase in the interest around Recreational Vehicles as well. RVs, Campers, and Custom Trailers have moved from the wish list to reality, for many Americans who hit the road...

Too many entrepreneurs push off planning for the sale of their business until the last moment. The main prerequisite a business needs to sell for what it’s really worth: owners who being with the end in mind, and prepare for the sale from the very start. We are joined by author, and mergers and acquisitions authority, Michelle Seiler Tucker . Michelle is the author of the new book Exit Rich: The 6...