Business Bites® with Rachel Brenke

Every decision you and your customers make is ruled by 3 major psychological rules. In this episode, Rachel and Jenika McDavitt discuss what those rules are and how they impact your business.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi86    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Being asked questions about your area of expertise can sometimes spark the start of a new business. In this episode, Rachel and Aaron Nace discuss how businesses evolve and the lessons they have each learned along the way.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi85    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke...

Effective content will turn our ideal clients into actual customers. In this episode, Rachel and Danielle Cevallos discuss ways to improve the content you create so you can bring in the customers you want.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi84    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group   Send...

Marketing tips abound on the internet, and it's hard to weed out the good from the bad! In this episode, Rachel discusses her top 3 tips that she learned through trial and error that you can put into use now.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi83/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/gro...

Self-drafting contracts or pulling one from the internet may actually work against you and your business. In this episode, Rachel discusses why DIY-ing this aspect of your business is not a good idea.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi82/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fa...

Blogging is a great way to stand out among the competition, but it can be a little intimidating and overwhelming, not to mention just trying to find the time! In this episode, Rachel and Suzi Whitford discuss how to grow a blog in only 10 minutes a day.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi81/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about th...

You have a brand you want to build - and you know there are people that want to be in a community surrounding your brand...but unsure how to do it successfully?    In this episode, Rachel shares her top six tips to building and running a successful Facebook community around your brand.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi80    Join the Business Bites...

Becoming a legit entrepreneur is scary- but what’s scarier is the fact that so many are not protecting themselves properly. Come learn the five real life scary reasons why you could be on the hook for failure.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi79    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Se...

Podcasts are a great way to get educational information to springboard your business forward...but the key to actually making it successful is through purposeful planning and implementation.     In this episode, Rachel and a long-time listener of the Business Bites Podcast® share their tips on how you can make the most of podcasts!    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rac...

We all like to be in control of every aspect of our business, but often we have to delegate effectively to increase our productivity. In this episode, Rachel is joined by Mandi Holmes to discuss ways to improve your workflow.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi77    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbren...

Asset protection is an important part of your business structure. Join Rachel and Scott Smith, as they discuss how to properly protect your personal assets.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi76    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

So you're ready to succeed at podcasting? Join Rachel as she talks through her specific workflow but how to keep your podcast legally protected when having guests and/or team members help!    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi75/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Hiring a business coach can be very overwhelming, scary and exciting - however, you need to make sure you're going to get the most bang for your buck. And, in some cases, not be scammed!     Join Rachel as she shares her checklist so you can make the best decision for your business!    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi74    Join the Business Bite...

Anytime you're in business you are selling. You can't get away from it. And the scariest part is not doing it, it is fearing objections from your customer.      Listen to this episode with Rachel Brenke and The Sales Whisperer, as they break down simple steps to overcoming these objections and making sales easily!    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenk...

Being an affiliate is a good way to work with other businesses. It is also regulated by the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumers. Listen to this episode to learn what an affiliate is and how to stay in compliance with the FTC.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi72/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https:/...

It's time to stop taking the easy way out that is going to you up in BIG financial and legal trouble. Stop seeking out cheap or free images to use on social media and your website. Listen to this episode and you'll see how it's really not worth the risk.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi71/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group t...

Want to work with brands but don't know how to start? Rachel Brenke shares 5 quick, strategic and effective ways to get the brands attention that you've been wanting.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi70/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

Do you want to take more of your money home? Planning your tax obligations can help you keep more of what you make.     In this episode, we will talk about how you can plan your business to keep from making tax mistakes that cost you money.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi69/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: h...

Talking about yourself can be hard to do, but it is necessary if we want others to know about us and what we do.     In this episode, we will talk about how and why you should make pitching your business a part of your marketing plan.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi68/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https:/...

Speaking engagements involve more than preparing the content, posting on social media, and the actual event. Listen as I teach you my "off market" tips to make the most out of your speaking engagement.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi67/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group...

We all struggle at one time or another with knowing what our story and messaging are and even who our people are.     In this episode, we will talk about how to identify your message and effectively communicate what you do so people will buy into you.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi66/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this...

Intellectual property theft is an issue EVERY entrepreneur faces.  It’s not if it happens, it is a matter of when it happens.  Be prepared to protect the content and brand you have tirelessly built.    In this episode, we will talk about how to register and defend your copyright.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi65/    Join the Business Bites Podca...

We’ve all heard the news stories about data breaches at large companies. If it can happen to them, what about the little guys like you and me – what can we do to prevent it from happening to us?     In this episode, we will talk about some simple things you can implement right now to protect your small business from cyber criminals.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://r...

Everyone is telling you entrepreneurship is great and you absolutely love the sound of being able to set your own work hours and be your own boss. But you are a military spouse, and you already know you’re going to be facing some business owner challenges that not every business owner deals with during the life of their business. Join Rachel and Anna Blanch Rabe as they walk you through legal busi...

Often, entrepreneurs do not consider trademark when coming up with their business names. You can get into a lot of hot water by just going into business with a name and not even considering trademark implications of their use. Rachel and Autumn discuss what trademarks are and give you steps for getting set up with your business name.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://...