Business Bites® with Rachel Brenke

Using video can help you grow your business.     In this episode, we will talk about using YouTube and how to overcome our fears of video.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi35/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

From natural disasters to personal devastations, things happen beyond our control that can cost us our businesses if we aren’t prepared.    In this episode, we will talk about how you can prevent or minimize the harmful impacts of future devastations that can and will occur.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi34/    Join the Business Bites Podcast®...

At some point in our business, we will have an unhappy client. Can we stop that client from leaving us a bad review?    In this episode, we will talk about The Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 and how it affects non-disparagement clauses you may have in your contract.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi33/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® gro...

Being set up as an LLC can give you peace of mind from the separate liability protection it offers as well as appearing more professional.     In this episode, we will talk about how to set up your LLC and how to prevent piercing the corporate veil so you don’t lose those protections the LLC affords you.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi32/    Joi...

No matter what type of business you’re in, you need to be thinking about the best ways to insulate and protect yourself from liability.     In this episode, we will talk about different business formation options and the protections that each of them offers.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi31/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat abo...

Using digital contracts leads to efficiency, professionalism and easy booking…but are they legal?     In this episode, we will talk about what makes digital contracts legal and what you can do to protect your clients’ information.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi30/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rac...

You have worked hard creating your website, blog, and social media content. Now, learn how to protect it.     In this episode, we will talk about copyright, ways you can discourage theft, and what to do if someone does infringe on your copyright.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi29/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this epis...

When you first start a business, you are passionate, excited, and motivated, but somewhere along the way, you feel as if you’ve lost yourself.     In this episode, we will talk about how to find yourself again and ways to keep from feeling overwhelmed with all that is expected of you.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi28/    Join the Business Bites...

Working for free is not always an industry-devaluing move. It also isn’t always undercutting the competition. Sometimes, it is just necessary.     In this episode, we will talk about when it’s the right time to work for free or low cost and how to identify those times.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi27/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group...

Building your business on the backs of other people, social media or anyone else…basically…not you or yours…is DANGEROUS!     In this episode, we will talk about things that can happen when you depend on other systems such as social media and ways to prevent or fix disasters when they fail us.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi25/    Join the Busin...

Having a story to tell is critical in this world of social media marketing…but many of you think you don’t have one or it may not be “good enough”.     In this episode, we will talk about why we should tell our own stories and how to do so in a way that truly makes us relatable to potential clients.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi24/    Join the...

We all have many hats that we wear on any given day, and there are things we can do to help manage it all.    In this episode, we will talk about tools we can use to help automate parts of our business so we can focus on other things.     Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi23/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https:/...

Taking on every business opportunity that comes your way can leave a bad aftertaste in your mouth – especially when it is with friends.    In this episode, we will talk about how the fear of failure can cause us to work with people or businesses that may not be a good fit and how to overcome that fear.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi20/    Join t...

This episode highlights one phrase that absolutely drives many entrepreneurs into a doubting mindset. It is time to uncover it and realize – it is all wrong!    In this episode, we will talk about how a popular inspirational quote can actually have a different effect than what was intended.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi19/    Join the Business...

If you aren’t creating and keeping business networking relationships in your business – you are missing out big!    In this episode, we will talk about why business networking is one of the most important marketing aspects you can do for your business and how to integrate it.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi18/    Join the Business Bites Podcast®...

It is near impossible to run a business without a website & email list these days.    In this episode, we will talk about how to get set up so social media can take a back seat while you’re in control.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/ep17/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us...

Being a small business owner is daunting – especially for the legal side in the beginning.    In this episode, we will talk about tips on what you should DIY and when you should call a small business attorney.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi16/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Se...

If you’re not business planning, even taking fifteen minutes, you’re doing yourself a disservice.    In this episode, we will talk about a quick exercise to energize your business.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi13/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

SEO is overwhelming. You think you know what you are doing, it works for a bit…then BAM! It all changes.    In this episode, we will have a bite of SEO education that can help your business today.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi7/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

One of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship is dealing with unsupportive individuals. You’re not alone!    In this episode, we will talk about the struggles when we have with no support and tips to overcome this.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi6/    Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group...

Having a nice website doesn’t require a big cash outlay or knowledge of coding.    In this episode, we will talk about tips to bootstrapping your business website.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi3/ Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail

This business thing means nothing if we aren’t living life as well – the goal is to make time for this!    In this episode, we will talk about the “Vase” method.    Full show notes & links to resources mentioned: https://rachelbrenke.com/epi1/ Join the Business Bites Podcast® group to chat about this episode: https://rachelbrenke.com/group Send us Fan Mail