Pivoting Through Life

Finding your niche is probably one of the most critical things you will do in your company. You can't please everyone, but you can put in the time and effort with a specific demographic. Niching up or down, you need to identify who your target it and what they need/want. When you can be the expert in your product or service, you create strong differentiators for your customers! Niching leads t...

Startups and Small Businesses have so many different opportunities than already established and incorporated companies. The 5 C's - Clarity, Customer, Conversation, Content, and Community - breaking down a large project into smaller chunks allows you to focus and be intentional with your time and resources. Small Business have the advantage of being innovative, adapting on the fly. As an entre...

Mistakes were made and lessons (hopefully) were learned. Making mistakes in business is inevitable, especially if you don't have a mentor to help guide you. This video, I go through the common mistakes I've made and have seen throughout the years. I discuss how growing too big and getting yourself into contracts can create a sticky situation, if you don't have a system or plan in place. Let me kno...

Partnerships are a very common dynamic in business, but who you choose to do business with is critical. This episode, I talk about the difference between Partnering Up with someone verses creating a Partnership with someone. I've seen so many mistakes made and friendships ruined because they didn't implement the necessary documents. I discuss my preferred method of doing business with others and h...

Working from home, wearing sweats on the bottom and keeping it professional on top, the workforce has become more casual than ever in attire. Business Casual was developed into a different meaning for some individuals and their companies. Tech companies are known for keeping it casual on campus, while consulting, law, and accounting firms continue to enforce conservative and strict dress code(s)....

Work-life balance has been a hot topic lately for many. Since COVID, various people have been able to work from home and have a more flexible schedule. Many companies have programs and systems they offer to help their employees manage the two. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs don't have that luxury... in the beginning. The real question is, "How do I find the balance while owning and running my own bu...

Excuses... we've all got them and we've all used at least one before. Excuses are what puts a pause on progression. Today's episode, Brad breaks down the most common excuses he hears and proposes solutions for them. We all get tired, nervous, etc. but that doesn't mean it should hinder us from starting or continuing the deal. Let's make it happen! Disclaimer: Meagan does not smoke, she choked on h...

Most entrepreneurs do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars to start their business. Many successful businesses were bootstrapped. There's something to be said about a person who is scrappy, resourceful with what they've got. Finding ways to differentiate yourself and your business is key to your journey and success. One critical thing to decide in the beginning is whether or not this is going...

There's so many different ways to make money. However, in order to be successful in your endeavors, you'll need to understand how to create short-term cash flow to fund your long-term investment. Many people want to pit short-term against long-term and vise versa, but you'll actually need to combine the two. Having the end goal in mind and planning that out allows you to see what options you have....

We've all got dreams, but most of us are either too scared to take the risk or are unsure how to start. This episode dives right in about the importance of dreaming... and dreaming BIG! A lot of the influence comes from what you put in your mind and who you surround yourself with. Brad breaks down how he's helped individuals achieve their dreams. He shares a great formula for how you can set yours...

They say, "Do what you love and love what you do," you won't have to work a day in your life. Finding your passion is one of the most fulfilling things you can do for yourself. Being able to monetize what you love is key. Sometimes you just need to experiment, try new things, meet new people... you'll find your passion, your "why." In this episode, I talk a little about who I am, where I came from...

Owning your own business, building the life you want with the people you love, and providing a positive impact in this world are all part of The American Dream. Some ideas fail and other ideas prevail because you never gave up. This episode goes over five essentials to actively practice while you set on your journey to business ownership. Hope you enjoy and talk to you next week - proud of you, by...