Start,Run,Grow

Send a text Seeking ways to break the cycle of Negative Thinking in your professional career and personal life?  Its time to take out the ( HEAD TRASH) !! Ruminating involves a cycle where you keep thinking the same thoughts or worrying the same worries without getting anywhere. It can be exhausting and it can affect your sleep and your mental and physical health. Join host Mel Wallace and Nicole...

Send a text Money shaming is real - unfortunately, it's even likely something you do to yourself. Whether you struggle to make ends meet, or you have enough money but don't feel like you handle it well, money shame can negatively impact your life. Mel shares "Real Talk" about what Money Shaming is and how to over come it! 1. What Is Money Shaming? 2.  Who Money Shames 3. Why Mo...

Send a text Top 10  Must-Haves for Small Business (GROWTH)  6. Location Tags 7. CRM System 8. Billing and Invoicing Software 9. Mobile Card Readers 10. Financial Tools The Bottom Line Many of these small business must-haves do require a small upfront investment of either time or money.  However, keep in mind that setting your business up with the right foundation and tools is an investment that wi...

Send a text Here are the Top 10 small business must-haves in 2023:   Verified Online Listings The Right Legal Formation A Well-Designed Website Custom Business Email Business Phone Many of these small business must-haves do require a small upfront investment of either time or money.  However, keep in mind that setting your business up with the right foundation and tools is an investment that will...

Send a text Growth Strategies For Small Business Series : (Part 1) ***************************************************************************** "You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety." —Abraham Maslow We are all supposed to want to grow our businesses—from wherever they are to whatever is the next level. Mel Shares the (5) traits necessary to take yo...

Send a text It’s a tough time to be leading any business right now — including small business.  Uncertainty abounds, and knowing what the future will bring, and when the current Banking crisis will subside, everything is still up in the air. The harsh reality is that uncertainty is always present, and takes various forms, whether it is the current Banking  crisis, trade tensions, environmental con...

Send a text What if I told you that there are seven simple steps you can take to start growing your business from $0 to $1,000,000 this year?  As entrepreneurs, we all know how hard it is to grow and scale a business. Let’s face it, most of the time it takes years to start seeing profit for your business, and who has time for that? But I believe that you can grow your business to $1,000,000,  Mel...

Send a text If your goal is to make some extra cash, you've come to the right podcast!  Whether you want to make money from home, make money online, or get out of the house to earn your extra cash, we've got you covered with this  list of (7) easy money-making ideas.  They range from part-time work to passive income, but most are side gigs you could easily do in your spare time without r...

Send a text Contrary to popular belief, there are actually many ways to start a business that let you focus less on the logistics and upfront costs and more on getting your ideas started.  Let’s get you past the first major mental hurdle of “I want to start a business but have no ideas.” Mel Shares (7) small business ideas make a great entry point for beginners, bootstrappers, or anyone with a bus...

Send a text Knowing and understanding the existing or potential risks will help small businesses prepare better and take necessary action. It will help businesses in understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and preparing for risks, thereby improving the business. Knowing the rewards that come with undertaking the risks motivate entrepreneurs in running the business. It gives them a sense of o...

Send a text  Steve Jobs , the Apple co-founder once said , "You've got to find what you love. The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking."   Most people believe passion comes first. Mel challenges conventional thinking by re-looking at following your effort rather than following your passion. 4 Key Points: 1. No one quits any...

Send a text Anyone can design and launch a side hustle that generates income in the short-term with resources you already have at your disposal, and without taking on the risk of quitting your day job. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, small business owner or start up...this episode is for you! Key Points: 1. A side hustle provides a form of a job freedom - that any one can attain. 2. Great sid...

Send a text Continuing the conversation of "SHOW ME THE MONEY. If you are looking for startup capital...this episode if for you.  Mel Shares his insight on the most common methods of funding your startup with six key points:  THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLAN  BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS  SBA & USDA LOAN PROGRAMS ANGEL INVESTORS  VENTURE CAPITAL  HOW TO DEALING WITH INVESTORS 

Send a text Coming up with your best idea, figuring out what it will cost to create a business, drafting a business plan, and choosing the right legal structure are the basic building blocks of any successful small business.  Here’s  the $64,000 question – where are you going to get the money to start your business? Mel shares three ideas of where to find the money to fund your small business star...

Send a text There’s no place like home.  —Dorothy  Working from home is an attractive option to many. By avoiding the overhead of an office, working from a place you enjoy, and chucking the rat race, working from home can indeed be great. While your chances of small business success increase when you work from home because you have lower overhead expenses, there are still challenges when you work...

Send a text  The second sort of entrepreneur—is the individual who is more concerned with being his own boss than with starting a particular business. There is a Freedom that comes with being a small business owner - theses are some of the great joys in life. It is no wonder that many people long to start their own business. When done right, it's a beautiful thing! Here are six steps to take...

Send a text When it comes to choosing a small business, there are two types of entrepreneurs. The first is the person who is in love with the idea of starting a very specific business.  The other potential small business person is someone who is also in love, not with a specific business but with the idea of being his or her own boss.   Mel shares 4 key points on choosing the right business :  1. ...

Send a text In this Episode, Mel will discuss the traits required to start your own business and 5 ways to minimized your small business risk.  1. Know you numbers 2. Do your homework 3. Incorporate 4. Insurance, Insurance, Insurance 5. Bring in help Great small business work to reduce their risk as much as possible. They work at covering every angle so that the risk they take are calculated risk....

Send a text Becoming an entrepreneur is one of those life-altering events that will impact your life for years to come. There are no guarantees and there will be obstacles. But If you do it right, there is no telling how far you can go.  In this episode, Mel discusses the fact that not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur.  The question is not whether entrepreneurship is right for you but rat...

Send a text Use these tips to trim your budget and improve your cash flow 1. Inspect your recurring costs 2. Ditch the landline 3. Assess your travel habits 4. Check out your Inventory 5. Reduce energy costs

Send a text Prioritizing low overhead can make starting a business much more affordable than you might expect. Here are some tips to help you stick to a budget and bring your idea to fruition.

Send a text A micro business, also known as a micro-company or micro-enterprise, is the newest trend in the entrepreneurial world. Whether you’re a stay at home Mom, a college student, or have a regular 9-5 job, starting your own business is completely achievable Economic and Community Impact A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps create income, employment and small business ownership. Discla...

Send a text In this Episode Mel shares (5 Small Business Networking Tips)   Small business owners use networking as a means to form relationships with others, in like or related fields, that help to expand their business' ability to find new customers, partner and grow. 

Send a text A compelling conversation  with a Global technology startup and entrepreneur; Andrey F. Burell. President and CEO of Pre-Impact - a securitized carbon neutral Tech-Start up that has designed affordable and factual Carbon Neutral solutions that increase property value. while reducing tons of carbon emissions... Andrey, shares his business experiences, wisdom and lessons learned as a Tec...

Send a text E-commerce is no longer a luxury; it has become a necessity for small business.  If you own a convenience store, a hardware shop and other retail establishments you may want to jump into the online shopping experiance but aren’t sure how to get started. - This episode is for you!