Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Podcast - Talking Small Business

I talked with Joe Kheoi about The Fundamentals of a Successful Digital Presence. Joe Khoei is the Founder and CEO of SalesX, an agency that helps companies develop profitable customer acquisition programs via search marketing, display advertising, mobile marketing, analytics, and creative services. With two decades of experience in Silicon Valley, Joe has been privileged enough to help hundreds of...

I talked with Evan Frazier about Advancing Leadership Diversity Through Education. Evan Frazier is a corporate executive, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, author, and family man. He has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He is currently the president and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute and sits on the Dollar Bank Board of Directors. Frazier has served as a trustee...

I talked with Dr. Michele Scott about Managing Perceptions To Access Greater Opportunities. Dr. Michele Scott is the CEO and Founder of WeEmpower Partnerships empowering local and global relationships through entrepreneurship, education, and research. She is also a higher education professor and administrator, a student adviser, a course developer, and a student research director. She teaches cour...

Many businesses pull back on investment during challenging times. However, that is really the best time to invest more in marketing if you have a small market share. Challenges create opportunities and favor those who are proactive, creative, and flexible. I'll be talking with Gene Bohensky about Doubling Down in the Downturn. As a Lead Generation and Sales and Marketing Strategist, Gene Bohen...

The ultimate goal of every business owner should be to create a profitable, sustainable, growing enterprise. Unfortunately, that result proves elusive for most business owners because of the challenges associated with developing the right leadership team. I'll be talking with Neil Livingstone about how to create a sustainable Business That can run without you and why a 2iC is the Key. Neil Liv...

Most small businesses experience low or no growth annually. However, if you're not growing you're dying. That's why it is so critical to develop a business growth plan. I'll be talking with Cesar Hasselmann about How To Grow Your Small Business Cesar Hasselmann is the Founder and CEO of AMH Consultancy based in Brisbane, Australia. With over 25 years of experience as a successful b...

People don’t like to feel that they are alone in experiencing what they experience and therefore, they seek to connect with other humans about things, experiences, and topics that matter to them and may have in common with others. Building communities is a crucial process that fosters connections among people and creates infrastructures for these connections to happen. I'll be talking with Jim...

You cannot be whole until you realize that you are neither dependent on nor independent of others because we are all interconnected. Seeing yourself through the lens of interdependence will better equip you to solve problems of every level. I'll be talking with John Kirksey about How Interdependence can Make Us Better. John Kirksey has advised a broad cross-section of the Fortune and Global 10...

It is challenging enough to lead within your business successfully, but the ability to lead externally will create opportunities and drive superior results. I'll be talking with Diedre Helberg about How To Become A Leader of Leaders. Deidre Helberg, a New York native, is the President & CEO of Helberg Electrical Supply providing the private and public sectors with quality wholesale special...

Many business owners focus on growing revenue which is an important indicator. However, profit growth is a much more important measure for most businesses. Which would you prefer, more revenue and less profit or less revenue and more profit? I'll be talking with Byron Wolfe about Focusing on Profit because that's Where the Real Growth Is. Byron's gift for translating the complexities o...

Business owners should be continuously looking for more effective and cost-effective ways to improve their product offerings, service delivery, and scalability. That's why it is important it invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChapGPT to automate tasks and provide valuable insights. I'll be talking with Stan Robinson about What ChatGPT is and How Can it Benefit Your Business....

We're in a digital world and it's important for your brand to stand out in the marketplace if you want to grow. I'll be talking with Steve Jones about how to Use Digital Strategies to Increase Market Share Steve is the Founder & CEO of pocstock, a global diversity stock photography company that unapologetically focuses on positive images of people of color. Steve has been an entrep...

"Stories Sell" and "Facts tell but stories sell" are common words of advice for business owners. It is proven that stories are powerful tools for marketing and selling more effectively. Also, successful networking is about making an impression which is the perfect forum for Storytelling. I look forward to talking with Dion Flynn about how you can effectively utilize Storytellin...

Although everyone knows that "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail" most business owners do not have a current business plan. Achieving success is dependent upon Setting Goals, Managing Your Time, Organizing Your Day, and Getting Things Done. I'll be talking with Eric Estevez about Structuring Your Game Plan For Certain Success. Eric Estevez graduated from the University of Miami with...

Ryan Herd is a leading expert in the smart technology industry, with over 30 years of experience bringing the magic of technology to consumers. He is also an author, patent holder, TedX speaker, Mayor, and IRONMAN. As the founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions and inventor of the CORE kit, Ryan is dedicated to helping caregivers provide the best possible care for their loved ones. He has firsthand e...

The only constant is change and those that don't change tend to get disrupted. To keep up you must be proactive, creative, and flexible since it's better to be the disruptor rather than the disrupted. I'll be talking with Riggs Eckelberry about How to Disrupt a Slow-Moving Industry. Long a disruptive tech marketer and executive, Riggs Eckelberry became involved in the early “green” spa...

You need employees to grow and you'll have a payroll if you have employees. Unfortunately, many business owners have limited knowledge of human capital management best practices. I'll be talking with Allan Valvano on What You Need To Know About Payroll and Personnel. Allan Valvano is General Manager and partner at Paymedia from Paymedia LLC Complete Payroll & Human Resource Solutions....

As a business owner, you must learn to embrace change, manage stress and deal with anxiety effectively. I'll be talking with Diane Lang about How To Become More Resilient. Diane Lang is a practicing counselor, national speaker, educator, and certified positive psychology coach. She has a master’s degree in counseling and is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University in the Undergraduat...

It is more important than ever for you to boldly pitch, attract, and close on your ideal prospects and turn them into repeat clients and referrals. I'll be talking with Precious L. Williams about Making it Rain! Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion who has also successfully appeared on ABC's “Shark Tank," CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Black Enterp...

Many business owners are specialists in delivering the products and services they offer which is great. However, they tend to not focus on their business the way they should which can result in them not achieving their goals. I'll be talking with Shawn Khorrami about why Your Product is Not Your Business But Your Business is Your Product. Shawn is a serial entrepreneur, having started and mana...

A new year brings new possibilities, but also new challenges.  Despite significant uncertainty and a looming recession, it is still possible to have your best year.  That definitely true do me and my guest, Jimmy Newson.  I'll talk to him about strategies for Greater Business Success in 2023.     https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmynewson/   Every Tuesday eveni...

Sales are one of your most important responsibilities as a business owner, but there is never enough time to focus on selling the way you should.  I'll be talking w/ Gene Bohensky further about how to Accelerate Your Sales Growth in 2023.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenebohensky/   Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazie...

Sales are one of your most important responsibilities as a business owner, but there is never enough time to focus on selling the way you should.  Engaging virtual assistants can be a POWERFUL way to magnify your sales efforts for maximum results.  I'll be talking w/ Gene Bohensky about how to Accelerate Your Sales Growth Without A Salesperson.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/eug...

No man (or woman) is an island. Now, more than ever, the entire world is understanding the importance of human connection and people are actively connecting with the people they know (and the people they want to know) in new and innovative ways.  I'll be talking with Lucas Root about the Importance of Community and Connection.  Wall Street Exec of nearly 2 decades turned expert consultan...

Many business owners have difficulty overcoming the challenges holding them back from transforming themselves and their organizations.  I'll be talking with w/ Coach G. about The Secret To Achieving Breakthrough Results.  Carmelo "Coach G." Garcia is an effective, visionary, inspiring leader who coaches teams & executives to accomplish the mission & goals!  He is a chief pra...