The Buck Stops Here Business Podcast

Cluttered space, cluttered mind. Visit Simply Living at https://www.simplyliving-kc.com/ Triple your productivity with better organization practices. This week, David sits down with master organizer Gretchen Moran from Simply Living to discuss how business owners can stay on top of organizing to increase their revenue and bottom line. Stay tuned for the second part of the Gretchen Moran interview...

It’s a trick question! The answer to the age-old question of whether it’s better to be a big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond isn’t as straightforward as we think. David challenges this folksy wisdom and examines big and small markets to provide a clear path for business owners. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstopsherepodcast.com/ Never miss an...

Stop living your life like a computer because you’re not one. Don’t waste your time with black-and-white decisions. David helps you look beneath the surface and challenge your preconceived notions to make better decisions for your business on this episode of The Buck Stops Here. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstopsherepodcast.com/ Never miss an episode when you fo...

Your brain is lying to you, and your stomach is making all the decisions. We like to think that we will make rational decisions if we have all the necessary information. But that’s far from the truth. David talks about how you can use economic decision-making to your advantage in your business while also avoiding pitfalls. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstopsherep...

It happens to the unsuspecting by the unsuspected. If you own a business, you need to prepare for embezzlement because it’s a matter of when it will strike you, not if. David sits down with Debra Dalgo from Embezzlement U to talk about why embezzlement happens, who it affects the most, and how to take preventative measures so you don’t become a victim. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive cont...

Swim in the direction in which the tide is going. Don’t swim against it. That’s how you drown. Many businesses are asking, and in some cases demanding, their workers to return to the office. But is that necessary in today’s day and age? If you are a business owner, you need to look at what your employees want, what is good for business, and the benefits of a remote workplace. Sign up for our newsl...

You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means. We tend to glorify and prop up successful business leaders and companies without considering the many others who failed. David talks about the AAAA method to collect and analyze data to take action that will benefit your business so you can avoid the pitfall of survivorship bias. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive cont...

Unlock your superpower and grow your leadership skills when you understand how to use assessments. We’ve heard about the benefits of the DISC assessment before, and many other assessments are used all over the world, whether for personal use or business. But how do we maximize our potential and unlock our superpower with these assessments? David continues his conversation with Ahnimisha founder &a...

Personal awareness is the absolute foundation of all individual and professional growth. What is executive coaching, and why is it necessary for executive development? Today, David sits down with Abby Foster, the founder and managing principal of Ahnimisha Consulting, LLC, to answer these questions, share personal stories, and give advice to women in business . Stay tuned for the second part of ou...

It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. Misinformation, bad data, and the danger of anecdotes can lead to serious problems in your business. David goes over the risks of misinterpreted information and not very well-thought-out ideas on your employees and bottom line. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstop...

The first time you conduct an interview, it’s not great. You don’t have any experience, and you can fall victim to a lot of the classic blunders. You have your company’s core values figured out, the job is posted online, and candidates are starting to roll in. Now it’s time to put together your interview process with a list of vetted questions and remain cautious of traps in the interview process....

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Now that you know what your company offers, it is time to start putting yourself out there for candidates to apply. But be aware of the good, the bad, and the ugly of job boards, newspapers, and the people you meet at…Chick-fil-A? David helps you navigate all these hiring tools and the best hiring strategies a...

How are you supposed to get people to come to you if you don’t have clearly articulated goals? They don’t want to work for a company that has no idea where it’s going. What kind of offer is your company? If you cannot clearly identify your company’s vision, mission, or core values, candidates will never know your company’s value. In this episode, David goes over how to define your company and job...

One of the ways your business can become a champion is to provide feedback to your employees and find better ways to work together. Visit discba.com or discbehavioralassessment.com to take your free behavioral assessment today. Most businesses want to become champions. One of the ways business owners can do that is by providing feedback to employees and finding better ways to communicate and work...

Every path along the staircase to success is still one step that puts you further to the mountaintop. This is the final part of our 3-part series on goal setting. In this episode, David goes over his variant on SMART goals and how to use them to execute your goals. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstopsherepodcast.com/ Never miss an episode when you follow us on soc...

Life’s a buffet: Pick the stuff you like, eat it if you like it. If you don’t, don’t put it on your plate. This episode is the second part of a 3-part series on goal setting. David goes over several frameworks for goal setting and how to best utilize them. He also talks about the difference between short, medium, and long-term goals. Stay tuned for the third part of this series, where David goes o...

Online reputation lives forever, and business owners need to think about that when managing their brand. On today’s episode, David talks about cultivating your reputation, where you should get your reviews, how to respond to positive and negative reviews, and more. Manage your online reviews, improve your online reputation, and more when you visit getkydos.com today. Sign up for our newsletter for...

Taking risks in business is unavoidable. However, you want to stay away from risky behavior as much as possible. David talks about avoiding snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, self-inflicted wounds, and driving without your headlights on during today’s episode. What does all this mean? Tune in for more details. Stay tuned for an episode about the hiring process and the best practices that n...

Almost everyone agrees that goal setting is important to achieve your goals. So, why are we all so bad at it? Is it the message, the messenger, or us? David addresses this and provides frameworks for goal setting in today’s episode. This is the first part in a 3-part series. Don’t miss the next installment, and follow us on our website or social media. View and download David’s four quadrants of g...

“Sale” is looked at by many people as a four-letter word. But the truth is, selling is the only thing you cannot have a successful company without. And yet, nothing sells itself—not even water in the desert. Our first Nuts and Bolts episode, David talks about Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Client Relationship Management systems (CRM’s)—why you need them, how to use them, how to choose them...

Ben Franklin famously said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We think there’s another thing that should be added to his list: Change. Following the pandemic and a year of tremendous upheaval for the world, many business owners found themselves in uncharted waters. Some rose to the challenge. Others capsized in seconds flat. In today’s episode, David speaks on the inevitability of chang...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Buck Stops Here Podcast! If you’re looking for silver bullets, you won’t find them here. We have no time for BS and aim to cut through it with wit, sarcasm, honest, forthright conversation, and Occam’s razor when need be. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive content: https://thebuckstopsherepodcast.com/ Never miss an episode when you follow us on social...