Elite Business Advice Podcast

 Accepting Credit & Debit Cards is almost a necessity for any business here in 2021. In this episode, Lisa York with Beacon Payments Midwest offers up what you should know about credit card processing, the options available to business owners, and how the process works. If you have questions about Credit Card Processing or would like to discuss working with Beacon Payments Midwest, email Lisa...

If you’ve ever felt like your marketing message is plain, just like everyone else’s, or isn’t seeing the results you desire, this episode is for you! DJ Ficken with FM Exteriors shares how he has used the Storybrand framework by Donald Miller in his roofing business and why the concept can be so powerful. Feel free to visit fmexteriorsstl.com for more information on what services FM Exteriors offe...

Have you ever wondered why some people are the way they are? Did you know there are 4 different personality types? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger, a certified DISC coach with Level Up Coach LLC breaks down what the 4 personality temperaments are, and how to use this in your business and day to day life to help foster better connections! If you are interested in more information on DISC or the o...

Have you ever wanted to provide benefits to your employees, but you don’t have it in your budget to provide them? Good news, there are low-cost options for you! Alex Alvarado with Benefit Solutions Group explains the voluntary employee benefit options they have for small business owners. For questions or to schedule a meeting with Alex, email him at: AlexAlvarado.bsg@gmail.com . For more informati...

One of the most important aspects to running a business is keeping your financial records organized and up to date. While this can be an easy task to take care of yourself, knowledge is power, and accounting knowledge is a whole different ball game. In this episode, Crystal Scott with Diamond Accounting Solutions shares the common mistakes business owners make in the bookkeeping and payroll area o...

Just because you’re an entrepreneur and start up a business doesn’t mean you’re stuck with just that business the rest of your life. In this episode, Ryan Sautman with Keller Williams shares his entrepreneurial journey and how following his true passion led him to sell his insurance business to focus full time on building his real estate empire. For more information or to schedule a free business...

One of the most fundamental aspects of starting any business is acquiring the proper insurance and protecting yourself as the business owner. In this episode, Deric Blaha with Country Financial explains the common types of business insurance, how the premium & audit process works, and common misconceptions when it comes to your policy! For questions regarding insurance or to set up a meeting w...

Two things in life are certain, death and taxes. In this episode, Mike Hilmes with Kingdom Financial shares some key strategies for how you can use the IRS tax code to your advantage as well as other tips on how to improve the financial health of your business. For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com ! If you are a contracto...

Often, business owners use special financing to help accelerate the growth of their business. Do you know what your bank would use to determine your repayment worthiness? Or how far ahead to plan for these purchases? In this episode, Matt Warren with Carrolton Bank breaks down what you need to know and prepare for if a purchase is on the horizon for your business For more information or to schedul...

Have you ever wondered what the best way to utilize social media to gain more clients was? In this episode, Jeff Pfitzer with Pfitzer Media shares his theory and strategies to ensure you win the social media game in business. Spoiler Alert: It’s not through using business pages!! For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com ! If...

Choosing a business entity can be confusing if you don’t know the pros and cons of liability coverage and tax consequences. In this episode, Phil Speicher of Mathis, Marifian, and Richter breaks down entity selection for us, along with other pitfalls to avoid when you have employees!   For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com...

Caleb Davis has been a serial entrepreneur since age 18 and views everything through the lens of a business owner. In this episode he shares his thinking and reasoning behind his mentality of business as well as a few tips to help shift your mindset to that of an entrepreneur. Being a real estate agent himself, Caleb recently created a system to coach other agents to view real estate as the busine...

Do you hear the terms SEO and Digital Marketing and pretend like you know what they mean? Dan Cheseldine with Vivial Marketing explains what SEO & Digital Marketing actually is and what simple things small business owners can do to be more proficient in each area. For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com ! If you are a co...

If you’ve ever tried getting a mortgage as a self-employed small business owner, you know that the process is entirely different than that of an employee! In this episode, Emile Flowers with USA Mortgage will answer a lot of common questions on how they handle mortgages for small business owners as well as how to prepare years ahead for future purchases!  Emile Flowers, USA Mortgage, MLS#: 1256327...

Mark Warren has built his home inspection business solely through referrals, networking and repeat business. In this episode he shares his philosophy on why he chose this organic growth method while providing some actionable tips you can apply in your business and life immediately! To schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit our website ! If you are a contractor/home service busine...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to recruit, train, and retain the right employees? In today’s episode, Josh Douglas with Workhappy will go through some key points on how to grow your company with the right people and keep them for the long haul. Josh provides a unique perspective after working with Sherwin Williams for 12+ years and tailors many of his examples to the painting industry. To sc...