Small Business Celebration

Jaggi Tut, Co-Owner of DTX, Inc. guides us on the pitfall on growing past five employees, overcoming challenges in building relationships, remembering why you left from where you came from, and...what to do when you have a driver who drives around in circles! 00:00 Introduction 00:26 The Breakthrough Is In The Decision 11:22 The Pitfall of Growing Past Five Employees 19:53 Overcoming The Challenge...

Michael Grigg, owner of Elite Auctions and Fundraising Services guides us on elevating your business by partnering with a nonprofit, how to avoid the same nonprofit auction like everyone else, the breakthrough that changed the seasonality of his business, and a cooking YouTube channel to leave your recipes to your children? 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Having Fun Doing What Dad Did, Only Different! 12...

Dustin Pitcher, Co-Owner of Dirty Bird Industries guides us on how your serious products can become things of hobby, streamlining the family business, how to find what kind of e-marketing works best for you, and...branding everything! Even your water! 00:00 Introduction 00:25 How Your Serious Products Can Become Things Of Hobby 09:06 2nd Generation: How To Streamline The Family Business 17:43 How...

Christina Springstead, owner of Springstead Solutions, guides us on where to find women leaders to emulate, what size is to big for business, how to work with your former employer in your new business, and...an accountant card shark?! Watch out!! 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Working With Her Former Employer In Her New Business 04:07 Where To Find Women Business Leaders to Emulate 13:58 At What Point I...

Sue Watson, owner of Business Initiatives, guides us on meaning of decisions made today that may be twisted tomorrow, turmoil with the decision maker you've hired, changing your mind, and...how DO you make a decision? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Getting The Tools Needed To Help Business Owners 13:33 The Meaning of Decisions Made That May Get Twisted Tomorrow 25:52 Turmoil With The Decision Maker You...

Michael Anderson, founder of Rock Stars of Tomorrow, guides us on finding your best second location for your business, why it's worth teaching to delegate, getting help documenting your systems and processes, and...at what point does your home decor become your business decor? 00:00 Introduction 00:32 From Tour to Purpose 10:21 Finding Your Best Second Location For Your Business 20:02 Teaching To...

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Ryan Beckwith, owner of A3 Sports Performance, guides us on knowing when to move to a larger location, training muscle memory, giving student-athletes a hand up, and how you use your hand can impact your back? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 A Master's Thesis Come To Life! 11:33 When Do You Know When It's Time To Move To A Larger Location? 19:38 How Do You Train Muscle Memory? 31:28 Final Thoughts: "We G...

Eric Slagle, owner of Slagle's Mattress Factory, guides us on why have a factory in the U.S. and California, how to avoid a $50,000 mistake, the perpetual small business journey, and...what would your 15-year-old self tell you? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 The Pursuit Of Quality 08:38 Why Manufacture In USA and California 15:46 Overcoming The $50,000 IRS Mistake 22:48 Final Thoughts: "Your 15-Year-Old...

Johnny Baklini, partner of Cedars Group, guides us on how you grow your management team from within, how to shoehorn time for personal growth, self cultural management lessons, and what to do when civil war erupts on the street where you live. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 The Family Opportunity 08:59 Developing Your Managment Team From Within 19:10 Shoehorning Personal Development Time 26:17 Final Tho...

Stephene Buchanan, owner of Bone 2B Wild, guides us this week on the tipping point from when your hobby becomes a business, how to grow your business across state lines, how to educate your customers from TV to reality, and...the reverse franchise model? 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Third Time's A Charm! 11:16 Turning Your Hobby Into A Business! 23:33 Educate Your Customers From TV To Reality 32:34 Fi...

Dhia Rabiai, Co-Owner of Kamsah, guides us on making your online retail a hit, Tunisian art is a domestic hit, how to get your product into big-box retail, and...having a professor tell you everything you're going to learn is a waste of time? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Showcasing Tunisia In America 12:11 How To Make Your Online Business A Hit 21:43 How to Attract Big Box Retailers 31:24 Final Though...

Ron Veiner, owner of Abbys Photography, guides us on changing your approach from one part of the state to another, how to approach colleagues with substance abuse problems, overcoming the low-barrier competition in your industry, and...skiing Dave's Run in your retirement? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 From Forced Medical Retirement To The Perfect Shot 07:49 Changing Your Approach From One Part Of The...

David Denison, Managing Partner, of Alert Disaster Restoration guides us on, customer inflation sticker shock, which is more important - marketing or sales, how a major disaster can unify your team, and...5,200 sheets of plywood? 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Restoring Your Business From Disaster 07:58 Which Came First, The Marketing Or The Sales? 17:05 Customer Inflation Sticker Shock 27:23 Final Thou...

Jazmin Zhao, CEO of Juniper Cleaning, guides us on making your business sustainable after franchise, deciding what to do versus hiring it out, taking over the family business, and...do buildings really have ghosts? 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Taking Over The Family Business 10:02 Deciding What To Do Versus Hiring It Out 15:53 Making Your Business Sustainable After Franchise 23:15 Final Thoughts: "Dra...

Michael Chan, President of the Tehachapi Winery, guides us on creating more community engagement in your showroom, marketing domestically versus Asia, association creditability, and the influence having the right person can have on your business. 00:00 Introduction 00:24 A Winery In The Most Unexpected Spot 06:15 The Differences Between Marketing Domestically Versus Asia 12:06 Increasing Community...

Zeb Welborn, President of Welborn Media and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, guides us on increasing your business's visibility through speaking engagements, how to give back to your mentor, starting your business from a place of desperation, and...what can winning championship soccer teach you about business?

Brian Agnetti, President of San Joaquin Tractor Company, guides us on how to train "thinking ahead," making your parent's business your own, changing your business without alienating your current customers, and...shipping a tractor to Guam? 00:00 Introduction 00:29 This Is Not Your Father's Tractor Business 10:27 Tweaking Your Business Without Alienating Your Existing Customers 18:09 Teaching Thin...

Ed Lynch, Founder of Mychal's Place, guides us on offering products and services over donations is the best path to non-profit sustainability, convincing your board and executive directors about the same, how to authentically execute your mission, and...real vs fake gum ball machines? 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Where Does My Personality Fit In With The Mission? 11:27 Products & Services VS Donations...

Sarah Musgrove, owner of The Bench, guides us on what to do when you've outgrown your originating customers, shifting your business from a retail businesses to business to business, dealing with jealous competitors, and...what to do when your business's icon is on a public beach?! 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Inspiration From A Bench By The Sea 08:03 Letting Your Originating Customers Go 18:22 Going F...

Ryan Crowl, President of Bakersfield Jet Center and Loyd's Aviation, guides us on how to give your employees the opportunity to fail, rebelling the status-quo without losing your customer base, how to get paid without asking for a check, and...the soul of a company is in an old Ford pickup truck? 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Taking Flight From An Existing Landing Strip 08:38 Wings Of Flight From Failu...

Gary Zvirblis and Moriah Mendenhall, with Contraband Control Specialists, guide us on what to ask the previous owner of a business before you take over, signs your employee is abusing substances, how to find the right non-profit to partner with, and...what you can learn from by being a top marksman? 00:00 Introduction 00:46 From Deputy Sheriff to Helping Families 09:20 Learning How to Own The Busi...

Karmen Shuford, co-owner of Speedy Smog and Auto Repair, guides us on translating for your customer's comfort, dealing with customer's perspective without losing your soul, retailing off the beaten path, and...top five locations to visit each time you travel and how it impacts your business? 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Chiropractic Assistant to Smog Shop Co-Owner 09:09 Translating For Your Customer's...

Heidi Shubin, owner of Sugardaddy's Women's Boutique, guides us on compensating for a wide demand variety, attracting men into a women's-based industry, avoiding the temptation to buy too much inventory, and...rescuing pitbulls is like running a business? 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Creating A 40-Year Local Staple 09:13 Attracting Men Into A Women's Industry 18:17 Compensating For A Wide Variety Of D...

Dr. Juanita Webb, owner of J. Webb Consulting, guides us on the major shift in California labor law with the hire of your fifth employee, the fine line H.R. professionals walk between business owners and employees, overcoming the struggles of contracts, and...sky diving with clients? 00:00 Introduction 00:48 HR On A Budget 10:51 Changes In Labor Law With Your Fifth Employee 22:35 Walking The Fine...