BizzieSmalls

Listen in to the entrepreneurial journey of Britney Spivey on Episode 23. The founder of Simply Chic shares the hard work and business mindset that fueled the growth of her multiple boutiques across North Louisiana.

Josh and Leighton discuss key themes from Adam Grant’s “Give And Take.” This book has several incredible insights that can help you build a stronger team. Plus learn how to spot givers and takers in an interview setting.

We are joined by the Bossier City Mayor and Public Information Officer to discuss all things Bossier. Tommy and Louis color in a vision for a city that is on track for long term sustainable growth. Great Episode!

Joined by renowned Sales and Leadership Coach Aaron Barker, the guys dive into what makes a good business coach and who is likely to be a good student. Josh and Leighton also go head to head to find out who wins as Aaron’s most promising pupil.

This is a fun one! Leighton and Josh sit down with Cassie Hammett, founder of the Hub Ministries, to talk about the incredible work she and her team have done to transform Shreveport Bossier.

President of Ivey’s Building Materials and father of host Josh, Mitch Johnson hops on to discuss his 40 plus year career as a small biz owner. Detailing his backstory, he provides valuable insights and life lessons for aspiring and established entrepreneurs.

Join us as we visit the new Ivey's Building Materials in Blanchard, Louisiana. What will Leighton find that he can't live without?

Diving into the book “What To Say When You Talk To Yourself,” Leighton and Josh explore how our self talk can dictate our thoughts and actions. What are you telling yourself?

Leighton and Josh are joined by East Bank Mafia luminary Beau Hays. Beau has an incredible entrepreneurial story and has created several businesses that have brought an incredible energy to downtown Bossier. This is not one to miss!

Diving into Simon Sinek's iconic talk, Leighton and Josh explore how businesses are becoming more purposeful with why their business exists. This endeavor is very challenging but extremely rewarding.

We are joined by the excellent Taylor McDonald, third generation Owner Operator of A. E. Robertson. She talks all about the origins of the business, her experiences growing up and her vision for the future. This is a great talk!

Special guest Jason Wood hops on to discuss coping mechanisms and frameworks for dealing with challenges in life and business.

Special guest Jason Wood hops on to discuss coping mechanisms and frameworks for dealing with challenges in life and business.

What makes a life successful? Using a tool called The Ideal Wheel, Leighton and Josh see how they are measuring up. Please rate and review, it means the world to us!

Using a concept called “The Ideal Wheel,” Leighton and Josh investigate different dimensions of what makes a meaningful life. Business success is a part of this endeavor but ultimately not the only piece.

Leighton and Josh dive into Dale Carnegie’s classic. Listen in to why it stands the test of time and is incredibly relevant over 80 years later.

Leighton and Josh discuss the ins and outs of industry conferences. This episode focuses on the lessons learned from the keynote speaker of Berkshire Hathaway's recent annual get together.

Leighton and Josh discuss the ins and outs of industry conferences. This episode focuses on the lessons learned from the keynote speaker of Berkshire Hathaway's recent annual get together.

Join us for the second half of The Primal Questions with local Therapist and Pastor Jason Wood.

We are joined today by local Pastor and Therapist, Jason Wood, to discuss The Seven Primal Questions and how they can be a great tool for increased self awareness and lead to a better functioning team.

One of the most painful things for a business owner is slower times. In this episode we talk about what causes a business to underperform and strategies to get through any season.

You want to be a small business owner but not sure where to start. Join the guys as they discuss the pros and cons of starting a small business and/or acquiring a business from their perspective and experiences. Also, bonus question for Josh as he shares what translated from his music career into being the leader of a small business.

What is the BizzieSmalls Podcast?  Hosts Leighton Allen and Josh Johnson walk you through their history together, and touch on their journeys as small business owner/operators.  This episode will cover a lot of ground as we delve into “small business ownership from the trenches” and what goes into making it all work.