O'Connor Bootstrap Podcast

Often, for various reasons, it is tempting to try to fix what is already working in your company, this can lead to disastrous results. For my previous podcast click here. Startup basics: Choosing a business structure Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an...

Today’s podcast was inspired by my brother’s fiance, Megan Elisabeth. She is in the startup phase of her own business, making silk flowers, and you can check out her business out at www.facebook.com/MegsbyMeganElizabeth We were talking about business structure and what you should pick. So I am going to go over the two types where there are no other partners involved and are relatively easy to star...

“If you are searching for the biggest ROI, look no further than out your office door. By investing in your team, you’re creating a place where people love to work, are passionate about their jobs, and make excellence a never-ending, everyday quest.” - Dave Ramsey For my previous podcast click here. The Starwars Civil War, and choosing your successor Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our...

In October of 2012, Kathleen Kennady became president of Lucasfilm with the retirement of George Lucas, and she remained in this role even after the purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney. This lead to an internal conflict, and that lead to unhappy fans and an unhappy Disney. I talk about how to avoid that. For my previous podcast click here. Replacing yourself Part 2: Do you need a Clone? Get your free...

Thursday I spoke about the need to replace yourself, and today I will give some tips on how to do this. For my previous podcast click here. Replacing yourself part 1: Why you should replace yourself. Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an Atheoz business...

Replacing yourself in your business is a very good idea. I provide some reasons why people do not replace themselves, as well as why it is something you should seriously consider. For my previous podcast click here. Introduction to Season 3 Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Conn...

Welcome to 2021 and season 3 For my previous podcast click here. Season 2 Wrap Up Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an Atheoz business solutions podcast. You can reach out to me at Isaiah@ballongeventbyraa.com I...

Wow, 2020 is finally nearing its end, both a very long, and very short year! This is episode 129 of the much longer season 2. We will see you next year with season 3, and hopefully a few more projects! For my previous podcast click here. Real Glory Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group b...

“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and coming back. That is real glory. “ - Vince Lombardi For my previous podcast click here. Another view of Money Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an Atheoz busine...

The author and Rabbi Daniel Lapin calls money “Certificates of appreciation” I dig into the importance of this For my previous podcast click here. How your attitude alters your perception Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstra...

“ “Perhaps he also thought that you were Saruman," said Gimli. "But you speak of him as if he was a friend. I thought Fangorn was dangerous. "Dangerous!" cried Gandalf. "And so am I, very dangerous: more dangerous than anything you will ever meet unless you are brought alive before the seat of the Dark Lord. And Aragorn is dangerous, and Legolas is dangerous. You are beset with dangers, Gimli son...

If you are not careful, the way you perceive reality can be warped by your attitude for better or for worse, and there are traps both ways. For my previous podcast click here. A bad fit equals a bad attitude Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to t...

If you find yourself constantly stressed and having a bad attitude at work, even if it is your own business, perhaps the job is simply a bad fit for you. For my previous podcast click here. Professional Attitude Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening...

When you become a highly successful professional it is helpful to keep a professional attitude. The best way to do this is by being a giver. For my previous podcast click here. Growth through struggle Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Co...

Sometimes life hits us so that we struggle to get through. The upside to this is we may be growing stronger in ways we do understand at the time but only recognize later.  For my previous podcast click here. Missing the big picture Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking H...

Sometimes we can get caught up on a small thing or our pet projects that we miss the big picture that can affect our business in drastic ways. For my previous podcast click here. Great marketing, Bad Product Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to t...

So you have done it. You have found your passion, started up a business and worked insanely hard. It has been a rough and long journey and you find that you are now a successful entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs play a key role in the overall economy, building wealth, bringing innovation and creating jobs just to name a few. These are important and powerful things for society as a whole. Hopefully you h...

“Great marketing only makes a bad product fail faster.” — David Ogilvy For my previous podcast click here. Dress to Impress Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an Atheoz business solutions podcast. You can reach o...

Do you really need to dress to impress? Yes, and how you impress depends on the situation. For my previous podcast click here. Pricewars Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, an Atheoz business solutions podcast. Yo...

Starting a price war, or even competing in one can be devastating to your business. I speak of ways to avoid this all too common trap! For my previous podcast click here. Being Thankful Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap...

Having an attitude of thankfulness year-round can be vital for not just your business but your life as well. For my previous podcast click here. Ledership Series: How to train Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to the O’Connor Bootstrap podcast, a...

Welcome back to my “Secondary Powers” series. Today I will be addressing a very dirty word. I hope this episode does not get flagged…. Discipline For the previous Remastered episode click here. Remastered Series S1, E8: Required Secondary Powers: A Teachable Spirit For further reading you can check out my blog post on the subject, by clicking here. Required Secondary Powers: Discipline Get your fr...

When it comes time to train your people, I use what I call the Jesus Method. I do you watch, You do I watch, You do I am gone. For my previous podcast click here. Leadership Series: More than just a nice guy Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy Scribe.c o Join the O’Connor Bootstrap Podcast FB group by clicking HERE Thanks for listening to t...

There are two polar opposite extremes when it comes to leaders. The Jerk and the Nice Guy. The Jerk is an obviously bad leader, but the Nice Guy who does not really lead can also become a problem. You need to be a Leader who is a nice guy as well. For my previous podcast click here. The Stocksdale Paradox Get your free 1/2 hour consultation by using our contact page. To transcribe your work, Happy...

Today’s core trait, or "Secondary Power", as it were, is to have a teachable spirit. In life and especially business its vital to continue to learn and grow every day. This is not just sitting idle and being willing to learn when lessons come your way, but active pursuit of growth and knowledge. As simple as this may seem, it actually pretty easy to become complacent, and or overconfident about th...