Shark Bite Biz - Business Growth Podcast

Mom & Pop businesses had it tough during the past 14 months. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Domingo Vasquez from Valley Gaming & Billiards to discuss how his business shifted and Domingo's side hustle.

Last year, we learned that things aren't as rock solid as we had thought. Now that we are starting to see the pandemic in the rearview mirror, time to stop meme-ing on 2020 and do the reflection on what worked, what didn't and what we take with us as we transition to the next phase of this all. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Blake Barkhouse, VP of SAP Solutions, Canada, for Vision33.

Soledad O'Brien, acclaimed journalist that's been part of American culture for top networks like CNN, MSNBC, HBO, and others, joins Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser to discuss the pandemic and leadership.

Believe it or not, you can get Fortune 50 technology for your small business because of the "Power of the Cloud". Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser takes a dive into digital transforming your business with Nancy Sperry, the Vice President of Channel Sales Eastern Region for Sage Intacct.

Life is a road with many turns and curves. Past experiences better equip you for your next challenge, when you learn from it. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Steven Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he is better known, CEO of Founders Space about how his twisting road of life allows him to help startups accelerate.

Getting paid today or getting paid next week all depends on how easy you make it for your customer to pay you. How many clicks is it? Can they even click or are you going to force them to send you a check in the mail? You need to make people paying you the lowest hanging fruit possible. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Michael Eckstein of Profitable Goose about automating your invoicing...

Live sometimes is funny. It can take you on the most unpredictable path. That was the case for today's guest who went from rockin' areas to now rockin' the web with some awesome marketing campaigns. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Tim Keen, Co-Founder of Loop Club about how he did the ultimate career transformation.

Successful marketing in 2021 comes down to data. Successfully converting raw data into useful information means sales. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Joris Bryon, CEO of the Dexter Agency, about how doing things like A/B Testing can help you get the data you need to refine your message.

How has the current pandemic impacted the home improvement industry? With everybody going digital how can your business stand out in a crowded playing field? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Steven Glaze of Smart Exteriors, LLC to find out exactly how his company is rockin' it's way through the pandemic.

Have you ever heard of the "infinite banking concept"? Yeah, neither have we.... until now. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser hosts Sarry Ibrahim of Financial Asset Protection to learn exactly how you can bank on yourself.

The world is weird. What we thought we knew were the rules of engagement was thrown out when this pandemic came full force back in 2020. What are the rules of engagement as far as gifting goes in 2021? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studio about how to butter up your customers in the "roaring 20's".

Automating your sales and marketing sounds like fun until your customers say you sound like a robot. Maybe customers are getting upset because of your carbon copy, templated answers that you respond with. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Darin Dawson, Co-Founder & President of BombBomb with his innovative, creative solution to rehumanize your digital presence.

Life is hard. You make good choices. You make bad choices. Sometimes, you continue to make bad choices throughout life and it all piles up. The amazing thing about people though is redemption and being able to reinvent yourself. Even with a bad audio setup, Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Tommy Gomes, star of The Outdoor Channel's new smash hit TV series, "The Fishmonger".

Healthcare is a burden for small businesses. It's also usually not the best for your employees too. Good news is that there are alternatives out there that can give your employees more options and help fill in some gaps. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Shane Foss, CEO of Hooray Health.

Doing a job is one thing. Doing a job and being somewhat happy is another thing. Doing a job and feeling fulfilled is on another entire level. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with the amazing Bea Boccalandro, President of VeraWorks and author of the top book, "Do Good at Work".

Non-traditional life paths often times are some of the most fulfilling journeys you could take. Whether you realize it or not, sales is the most vital skill you can have. Selling your skillset, your ideas, and networking are all critical needs in a virtual 2021 world. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with his fellow Forbes Business Development Council member, Kirk Barnes. Kirk is the Co-Foun...

Being a creative business owner doesn't always mean success. Typically many creative business entrepreneurs lack some of the hard skills on operations, financials, and sometimes just plain having a more formal structure. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Jen Taylor of Jen Taylor Consulting on how she helps creative business owners take charge of their creative empire.

We are all doing work from home or hybrid work styles with more digital and virtual meetings than ever. Want to step up your Zoom game? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Renee Dalo of Moxie Bright Events about how to Zoom your best you.

Automation. Integrations. Running in the Cloud. What the heck is digital transformation and what does it mean for you and your business? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Gopal Viswanathan, VP, at Vision33 about creating a digital first world.

Unprecedented times. Global Pandemic. A market that keeps going higher. Bubble? What bubble. Sprinkle in some crypto and bam! What should your retirement portfolio look like? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Mark Singer, President of Safe Harbor Retirement Planning about all things money and retirement.

You hear successful people all the time saying to take control of their life. To take control of your situation. To take control of your mind. How do you do that though exactly? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Renée Garcia, America's Premier Reality Transurfer, to discuss how to get out of your rut and to take charge of your path forward.

Starting a business in late 2019 or early 2020 was probably some of the worst timing in modern history. Today we talk to two tech startup co-founders who did it, took on the challenge, and rocked it. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with sister-in-laws Elizabeth & Nora Sheils, Co-Founders of Rock Paper Coin.

User design experience is critical. Too many people create websites how they think it should be designed instead of how your customer's would prefer it be designed. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with the multi-talented Jordan Kentris, Owner of "A Good Day", about the user experience and why it's critical in 2021.

It's hard to meet people during this seemingly never-ending pandemic. When you do meet people, it's probably over a Zoom call or some other lackluster method. Having a deep network is the key to help you unlock getting higher quality, more luxurious sales. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Renée Sabo, host of the incredible podcast The Confetti Hour and owner of Urban Soirée.

Marketing during a pandemic is tough. How do you get precise marketing that will allow your customers to understand exactly what you offer? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with the amazing Tim Fitzpatrick of Rialto Marketing to show you exactly how to do that in order to get better, higher quality customers.