Basic Business Advice: Presented by EQUES

In this episode of Basic Business Advice, our panel of Christopher White, Ken Hochstetler, Dan Owolabi, and Jordan Mullet, dive into the topic of measuring and mitigating risk. How do you measure it? How do you mitigate it? 

Today's episode is a little different. Today we get to sit down with a very special guest, Peter Dunn. Peter is kind enough to provide us with some insight into his journey from China born missionary kid to becoming the founder of the number one supplier of US-made wall décor. Peter Graham Dunn is the founder of P. Graham Dunn , the nation’s top supplier of US-made wall décor. He was born in...

This episode features Christopher White, Dan Owolabi, Jordan Mullet, and Ken Hochstetler discussing the benefits of accountability in the workplace and how to have personal accountability and how to keep others accountable.

Today's episode of Basic Business Advice is a bit different. In today's episode, we sit down and get to know Dan Owolabi, what makes him tick, and some lessons he's learned throughout his journey. Dan Owolabi is an author, speaker, and the Executive Director of Branches Worldwide.  Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

Business: JTK, LLC Owners: James Kirk Age of Business: 18 months Type of Business: Brand/Advertising Employees: 1 Scenario: James started JTK because he had the ability to help other businesses and organizations capture their brand in creative eye-catching ways. And he has had some early success in acquiring local clients. Recently a large retailer saw James’ work and called to hire him for a big...

What is it that drives us to build new things? Why is it when we look at an old building, we see not what it is, but what it can be? What is it about the entrepreneurial spirit that pushes us forward into what is next, instead of settling for what is? 

Today's episode of Basic Business Advice is a bit different. In today's episode, we sit down and get to know Jordan Mullet and what makes him tick. He walks us through his journey of going from a door-to-door salesman, to sales manager, to escape room owner, and everything in between. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

Business: Solo, LLC Owners: Ben Solo Age of Business: 3 Type of Business: Consulting Employees: 2 Scenario: Ben started his consulting business, hoping that he would plug into his community and be a resource. Ben has done such an excellent job with writing content that resonates with his community that he is swamped with requests to take on new companies, work with new entrepreneurs, do a podcast,...

Business: A+ Retail Owners: Alex Anderson Age of Business: 8 years Type of Business: Retail/Sales Employees: 18 Scenario: Alex is exhausted. Not because the business is having difficultly, but because of Phil. Phil is the top salesperson for the company, but he is also the biggest energy drain for Alex and everyone else. Phil isn’t overtly antagonistic, but he constantly complains and has his hand...

Ted wears many hats - too many hats. He is the owner, the head of sales, the head of finance, the head of marketing, and the head of HR, as well as the person who knows how to operate the processes and systems inside the business better than anyone else. He has created a business that is realizing moderate success, but he feels like he is so bogged down in operating his business that he cannot see...

Sam wants to buy the local coffee shop and become "her own boss." Ignoring the difficult environment for the foodservice industry right now, what does Sam need to be thinking about as she looks at the business? How would you advise to evaluation and make the decision to buy the business?

Becky is getting ready to graduate college and needs advice about entering the workforce. Given the exceptionally competitive environment for jobs right now, her biggest question is how to make herself stand out to potential employers. As employers, employees, owners, and coaches, what kind of advice can you give Becky?

Business: Longshot, Ltd Owners: Ed and Terry Age of Business: 5 years Type of Business: Software Employees: 10ish (largely independent contractors) Scenario: Ed and Terry had a dream of starting the next industry disrupter in their garage, and they had early success. Enough that they were able to court and convince some relatives, friends, and local community leaders to invest in their startup. Wh...

Business: Upward, Inc Owners: Partnership Group Age of Business: 40 years Type of Business: Manufacturing Employees: 250+ Scenario: Jake is a mid-level manager looking to become a future partner at Upward, Inc. He studied hard at a good school, got an MBA from a good graduate program, and started out at Upward, Inc at an entry-level position 4 years ago. He feels like the only reason he made middl...

Owners: Dan Miles Age of Business: 22 Years Type of Business: Delivery & Logistics Employees: 25 Employees & 2 Manager Scenario: Dan has been in the delivery and logistics business for over two decades. This is a business he launched in his 40’s and he is starting to question what is next for him and for Delivery Inc. Dan has not done any succession planning, but he does have a manager who...

Adam has just started his light manufacturing company in January of 2020, right before everything had turned sideways with closures and quarantines. He left his full-time job to begin manufacturing parts for local larger manufacturers. He and his first employee started immediately with orders from one of the larger local manufacturers, but as the larger manufacturers work dried up, so did Adams. H...

Jane Smith has a 6-year old consulting business. She currently has 4 employees. Tune in to this episode to hear some unique scenarios facing Jane, and how to best approach them.  This episode of BBA is filled with advice, insight, and even some disagreements. 

John Jones and James Smith have a 6-year old manufacturing business. They currently have 25 employees and 2 managers. Tune in to this episode to hear some unique scenarios facing John and James, and how to best approach them.