The Biz Show

You don't need a massive software budget to run a smarter business. Some of the most powerful business tools available today are completely free or offer generous free plans that can help you improve productivity, marketing, communication, and organization from day one. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa share five free tools they believe every entrepreneur, startup, and small busines...

Most businesses don't have a lead generation problem. They have a value problem. Too many companies create generic ebooks, newsletters, and PDFs that nobody wants. The best lead magnets don't try to impress people. They solve a real problem and earn trust before the first sales conversation. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa explain how to create lead magnets that attract qualified p...

In this Quick Hit episode of The Biz Show, Barry breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in business: Working Capital. Learn how current assets, current liabilities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory impact cash flow and why growing companies often run into cash crises despite increasing revenue and profits.

Let's face it. Most people hate being sold to. Today's buyers are smarter, more informed, and have already done their research before they ever talk to you. The old high-pressure sales tactics simply do not work like they used to. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how to sell more effectively by focusing on trust, expertise, and problem-solving instead of pitches and press...

In this Quick Hit episode of The Biz Show, Barry explains what due diligence is, why investors and buyers perform it, and what founders should be doing today to prepare. Learn why due diligence is often where deals succeed or fail and how to position your business for investment, acquisition, or growth.

Most businesses think marketing and branding are the same thing. They’re not. Marketing gets attention. Branding builds trust. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down the real differences between marketing and branding, why both matter, and how businesses can use them together to create stronger visibility, customer loyalty, and long-term growth. In this 30-minute business prime...

Most people think company culture starts once they hire employees. Wrong. Culture starts the moment you decide how your business operates, communicates, responds to problems, and treats people. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how founders can intentionally build a strong company culture from day one — even as a solo entrepreneur, and how the right culture can transform a...

One of the hardest responsibilities in business is letting someone go. Most founders and managers avoid it too long, handle it emotionally, or fail to understand the legal and operational risks involved. The result can damage morale, company culture, productivity, and even expose the business to unnecessary legal issues. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how to handle empl...

What Is Cash Flow (And Why Profit Doesn’t Matter If You Run Out of Cash) A business can be profitable… and still fail. Why? Because profit is accounting. Cash flow is survival. In this Quick Hit episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in business, cash flow, and explain why founders who ignore it often run into trouble fast. In just a few minutes,...

What Is EBITDA (And Why It Matters) If you’ve ever talked to an investor, buyer, or broker, you’ve heard the term EBITDA. But most business owners don’t fully understand what it actually means, or why it matters so much. In this 5-minute Quick Hit, Barry breaks down EBITDA in plain English: • What EBITDA actually is • Why investors rely on it • How it impacts your business valuation • Where it fit...

One of the most important decisions early founders make isn’t about product or marketing, it’s about who they bring in and how. Hire too early, and you increase burn and risk. Wait too long, and you slow growth. Choose the wrong structure, and you create inefficiency from the start. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down the real differences between hiring your first employee a...

Most new founders think they understand their burn rate. They don’t. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down one of the most misunderstood metrics in business and why getting it wrong can quietly kill your company. Because burn rate isn’t just how much you spend… it’s how long you survive. In this 30-minute business primer, we cover: • The real definition of burn rate (gross vs...

Can You Bootstrap and Raise Money? Yes — Here’s How Most founders think they have to choose: bootstrap or raise capital. The reality is, the strongest businesses do both — and they do it strategically. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how to build your business with discipline first, then use capital to scale what already works. Because raising money too early can cost yo...

Most founders focus on building the business. Very few focus on structuring ownership correctly. That mistake can cost millions, destroy deals, and limit future growth. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down one of the most overlooked, and most critical, aspects of building a company: your cap table. Because a bad cap table doesn’t just create confusion. It can kill investor in...

Many founders hear about SAFE notes and assume they are a simple way to raise capital. The reality is more nuanced. While SAFE notes can speed up early-stage funding, they can also create confusion, unexpected dilution, and long-term cap table issues if not structured correctly. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down what a SAFE note actually is, how it works, and when it makes...

If you can’t clearly explain your business in one minute… you’re not ready to scale it, fund it, or sell it. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how to communicate your business with clarity, confidence, and credibility — the way investors actually expect to hear it. Because the first 60 seconds don’t just introduce your business… they determine whether anyone wants to hear...

Outsourcing can help a business scale faster, control costs, and access specialized expertise ,but when it’s done wrong, it can create serious operational and financial damage. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how business owners can outsource strategically without losing control of quality, customer experience, or intellectual property. We cover: ✔ When outsourcing actua...

Every entrepreneur has an idea. Very few turn that idea into a real, sustainable business. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa tackle one of the hardest truths in entrepreneurship: ideas alone have almost no value. What matters is execution, market validation, and the discipline to turn concepts into revenue. In this 30-minute business primer, we break down: ✔ Why founders fall in love...

This week, Barry & Lisa step into the hot seat. In Episode 9, they’re answering real questions from listeners and viewers, founders, startup leaders, and business owners navigating the realities of starting, scaling, hiring, structuring, and preparing for growth. No theory. No scripts. Just real-world insight drawn from decades of experience in leadership, finance, real estate, M&A, and building b...

Everyone talks about getting customers. Very few people talk about getting the right first 10. In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down exactly how to find your first 10 customers, without relying on friends, family, trade shows, or generic social media posts. This is a tactical, no-fluff conversation about precision targeting, timing, and strategic outreach. Inside this episode,...

In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down why most startups get their pricing wrong - and what it costs them in growth, margin, and valuation. Learn how to build a pricing strategy based on value, unit economics, and scalability, plus practical tips and the five pricing mistakes founders must avoid.

Do you really need a 40-page business plan… or can one page change everything? In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down The One-Page Business Plan Framework - a powerful tool that brings clarity to your strategy, operations, revenue model, KPIs, risks, and growth plans in a single, focused document. Whether you run a small company, lead a growing organization, or manage a larger...

New Episode Alert – The Biz Show (Season 4, Episode 5) Are you running your business on instinct… or on data that actually drives decisions? In this episode of The Biz Show, Barry and Lisa break down how to build a business dashboard that works — and more importantly, how to choose the KPIs that truly matter. Too many owners track numbers that look impressive but do not improve performance, valuat...

You’ve launched your business — now what? This week on The Biz Show, we break down the first 7 mission-critical days of building your business the right way. No fluff. Just what founders actually need to do after forming an LLC, S Corp, or C Corp: - How to get your EIN (for free — no scams) - What’s required to open a legit business bank account - How to build business credit from day one (yes, ev...

If you’re raising capital, your pitch deck is the first impression — and possibly the last if you get it wrong. This week on The Biz Show, we’re cutting through the fluff and breaking down exactly what goes into a compelling first-time pitch deck. From how to tailor your message for VCs, HNWIs, PE firms, and Family Offices — to what’s expected at each funding level — this episode lays out the inve...