Idaho Business Podcast

As business owners and leaders, we navigate a landscape filled with wins and losses.   Some days, we land new clients and accounts; other days, we lose them.   But the real challenge isn't just in what happens—it's in how we respond.   Do you find yourself sinking into negativity when a few deals fall through?   Or, on the flip side, are you tempted to make big life changes with each win?   Maybe...

Are you running a small business and actually answering your business phone?   If not, you could be missing out on thousands in revenue by neglecting or delaying those incoming calls from potential clients.   It doesn't have to be this way.   You can still grow and manage your customers without being tied to the phone.   It just takes thinking outside the box, loosening the reins a bit, and doing...

As the seasons change, productivity can become a struggle-trust me, I've been there!   I used to end my week feeling regret over the things I didn't accomplish.   But after reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I knew it was time for a change.   Reaching your goals starts with making them actually achievable and repeatable; something to keep in mind when setting the tone for your day.   Now, over...

As business owners, leaders, and individuals, we often tend to be our own harshest critics. Whether it's in church, at work, or in life, we constantly think about all the ways we could be better. But how often do we stop to reflect on the progress we've made? How far we've come—personally, in our businesses, and with our teams—compared to one, five, or even ten years ago? In this podcast, we'll ex...

Many of us dream of starting a business or expanding our current ventures. At first, excitement fuels our ideas and plans. But soon, the "what ifs" creep in, leading to self-doubt and hesitation. Sometimes, we also miss valuable insights when we don't fully consider the advice and ideas from our team. We can be our own worst enemies, holding ourselves back. In this episode, we'll explore how to pu...

Every business owner finds themselves at different stages of their journey. You might be in the Grinding phase, where you're doing everything yourself, burning the candle at both ends. Maybe you're a Controller , having hired some help but still micromanaging every task. As a Builder , you've formed a strong team, freeing up more time while still making money. Finally, as an Investor , you've entr...

If you are like me you hated taking tests in school. Well, I'll tell you right now this isn't like that. It's a 20 min assessment without math that is a simple and powerful way to understand your behavior. DISC stands for Drive, Influence, Support and Clarity. Each of these tells something about you as you look at where you score. You may say why are we talking about this? I can't think of a bette...

It's tough when you feel your sales, hiring, and marketing becoming stagnant.   You may have a good business with good leaders within it, but something might seem to be missing.   First, it could be your systems failing you.   Second, it could be that your core values aren't set up and you are not finding the staff you need.   It could also be that you aren't communicating your vision for the comp...

Have you ever assigned a project to your team or employee just to have it overlooked or put on the back burner?  Why do they do that? Well, I've dealt with the same things and I've learned that these people are working hard, but at times we forget to provide the clarity and vision behind these projects. Helping them understand that if you do this, it will help your workload with that. Once they un...

If you have felt or you are currently feeling overwhelmed, lost, frustrated, or just lacking drive and focus, this is the episode for you.   We have all been there; where days feel like weeks and weeks feel like months, working tirelessly only to take home just enough.   There is a better way and all is not lost!   Running a business can be taxing but it should also help you create personal wealth...

How we react and respond when difficulties happen is key. We are very good at getting down on ourselves and punishing ourselves until we find a way out of that problem…but even when we find a way and overcome that difficult situation or trial do we reward ourselves or praise ourselves?....Generally the answer is No. We have to re-teach ourselves how to respond. We don't have to choose to be upset...

Too many times us business leaders and owners tend to be workaholics!   We want it done right, so we do it all ourselves.   Sound like you?   I know right!   Because this was me!   The problem is, we only have so many hours in the day.   And our time should be spent on tasks that are really going to move the needle forward.   Washing your equipment, fetching supplies, onboarding employees, etc. is...

Hiring the right person and training them to excel at their job while treating customers with respect can make a significant impact—especially if they embrace your company culture and feel like part of the team. You'll see a reduction in turnover rates, fewer last-minute absences, and an improvement in customer service. Owning a business is challenging, but if you're willing to put in the effort a...

When you're in charge of marketing there is no one size fits all approach. First, having a product or service that is worth spending money on is key. After that, learning your audience and approaching them the right way while adding value to the local community is where success is found. Tune in to learn more tips and gain more marketing understanding from Cesilio! If you are feeling the love, mak...

As a physical therapist, Jarrod Brownsberger is constantly working with people overcoming injuries, ailments, etc.   He sees their mood, energy, and confidence improve as their bodies get stronger and healthier.   How much more productive could we be if we increased our energy and confidence?   Could you do more for your team or company?   Do you think you would progress faster in your organizatio...

We've all been to events and seen some killer sponsorship tents, where we've been blown away by how much fun it was, with games they played and their offerings.   How many of you can remember some of those great sponsor promotion events even today?   I can!   We buy based on experiences we have.   And I can say that I've personally done business with companies that put together a fun experience at...

We've all been there…your company or team is accustomed to vetting a certain amount of leads/bids on a regular basis. What happens though when the amount of leads/bids during a certain period of time goes up drastically beyond what you typically handle? How do you respond to them, schedule them, and most importantly, follow up with them? CRM's are a great way to do this, to automate this and to ma...

We hear it so much nowadays:   "This workforce isn't what it used to be," etc.   Well, we can keep complaining about it or we can help change it.   How do we do that you may ask?   It starts within the walls of our own homes.   Teaching our kids to do and accomplish hard things is so important.   If we want future employees who we can trust to do the job right and get things done, even when it's t...

How many of us have dealt with a particular problem over and over again in your businesses? First you need to think: how can I prevent this problem from recurring? Second: what steps do I or my team take to solve this problem when it does happen? As leaders and owners we can keep ourselves up at night with what if scenarios and be our own worst enemy. Or we can put insurance policies in place (ie...

Sales is the lifeblood of a company. How much easier is it if you have a differentiator that makes you stand out from the crowd? That helps you to offer more value to your customers. With sales being the life of the company, it's not the end all solution. What if you don't know your labor costs or supply costs and you're bidding out and selling jobs with the wrong margins? It's like having a hole...

Camille has been in the crepe-making business for over 12 years now.   Many people think owning a food truck is just showing up, bringing some ingredients, and flipping on the light, and BOOM!   Here comes the money!   What they don't know is that understanding your income statement and providing a consistent product is most of the battle.   This is the difference between companies that come and s...

If you are constantly trying to improve your team or business but you're still feeling like there is something missing or disconnected, try conducting regular employee reviews.  These are great opportunities to meet with your teams to hear what they are dealing with and possibly what you're not seeing from your perspective. It's a game changer and a great way to streamline your processes and syste...

If you were like me years ago, you went by the word of your bookkeeper and CPA as to whether you were making money month in and month out, and not really looking at the books yourself.   It's time to stop that foolishness and start dedicating a few minutes each month to reviewing your financial statement to check for key indicators.   If you and your bookkeeper haven't organized your financial sta...

Are you worried that you might be unorganized?   Are you the type of person who checks your business bank account several times a day to know if you can make certain decisions or not?   Do you wonder why you aren't making the money you expected from your business?   I'm here to tell you that if you do just a couple of things differently every month, you can drastically change the outcome of your b...

If you haven't picked up the book Extreme Ownership by Jaco Willink & Leif Babin you need to! Both of them were Navy Seals with awesome experiences within battle that they relate to business. Too many times we think when our teams or companies aren't performing we need to dissect everything when it could be as easy as replacing a leader.  I won't ruin the story within the podcast I tell from the b...