The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

We talk vacation and why the grass is always greener when it comes to business ownership.

This boss really hates water coolers, so much that he charges his employees every time they use it. What's the deal with crazy bosses? We talk about why bosses focus on all the wrong things in today's episode.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... so...

Why does Bad Customer service happens? We talk about the two issues in every business deal, and the steps you can take as a business owner to consistently wow your customers.   Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you looking for an effective and affordable health insurance plan? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ for more info.

There's good deals and bad deals in business. Then there's pretty ugly deals that are either genuinely damaging to your brand or outright scams. We talk about how to tell the difference between each one, including one particularly bad deal that a customer of mine ran into.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what'...

Sales is tough... but maybe that isn't your fault. We talk about a simple truth in sales that will save you a lot of time and grief as you grow your business.   Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you looking for an effective and affordable health insurance plan? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ for more info.

How you talk about your business often reveals a real misunderstanding about why people buy your stuff. We talk about this simple mistake and how to get more customers in today's episode.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an ex...

Starbucks CEO points out that a $9 cup of coffee isn't so bad because they offer a premium experience. But what makes up a premium experience? We talk about truly meaningful engagement for your customers on today's episode. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   E...

Has another scam hit some of our local business owners? We talk about the experience a customer had with another business and how he spent $10,000 for nothing in return.    This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are...

Allbirds isn't a shoe company anymore. This week, they've announced they have sold off everything shoe-related and now... they're an AI company. We talk about AI as the "magic word" for business today, and what you need to know for your own brand.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and a...

When you hire, what is the single best quality in an applicant? Or if you are already working, what's likely to get you promoted? We talk about this one important, but rare, quality in a team member. Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you looking for an effective and affordable health insurance plan? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ for more info.

It may surprise you to know how clever business owners can be when it comes to chasing that next sale. We talk about "shrewdness" in business, and what transparency really means for your customers.  Mentioned in this episode - "The Man in the Glass" poem by Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business tak...

Would you rather have real chocolate or "chocolatey"? That seems to be the bet that one company is banking on. We talk quality and why it matters so much for every small business.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.   ...

McDonald's and Burger King battle over which CEO can seem more human by taking a bite out of their burgers. We talk passion in business and why it matters.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon....

With the penny being discontinued, one company has made the rounds for a simple move to keep their customer first. We cover how Chick Fil-A is responding to the penny.     This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are t...

Everyone uses AI for their work... right? But when AI is wrong, what do you do? How do you even know when it's wrong? We talk about expertise and the use of AI in today's business world, including a certain attorney who resigned after using AI for her case work.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to li...

When burnout hits, what's the play? We talk how vital a good vacation is with the most qualified person to help you take one. Paul Graham joins the show to talk business, entrepreneurship, and most importantly, that vacation you should have taken last year... and still can.  Connect with Paul for your next trip at https://wishlist.travel .     This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You'v...

2025 was a banger year for Good Advice. What's 2026 hold? We talk about the past and future of the brand and the core services we're doubling down on, and what new business owners need to think about in today's economy.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash...

McDonald's has published a new Christmas commercial generated entirely by AI. We talk about it and what it means for future content.      This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

What can you learn about a business that unabashedly overcharges for their services? And more importantly, what's the difference between a premium offer and robbing a customer blind? I talk about my experience with a local business on today's episode.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities an...

Being intentional in business can take you far... but where's the line between intentional and awkward? We share some of the strangest mistakes we've made in the past 7 years of Good Advice.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to suppo...

What's the difference between something being a huge opportunity and a massive distraction against your business? Risk. We talk about risk and effectively weighing risk in today's podcast episode.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to...

We all know Social Media isn't the best platform for truth... so why do we spend so much time on it? We talk about how social media isn't real and how the algorithm may be shaping your perspective. This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you ne...

We talk about the latest on the suspected AI bubble, and what it means for the every day person.   This episode is sponsored by Duncan & Stone. Capture the memories that matter with their Anniversary Journal, Childhood Memory Book, and more. Use code GoodAdvice to save 20% on your next order. Go to https://duncanandstone.com .    Enjoy the episode? Check out our patreon at https://patreon.com/...

Zsolt Gomory joins the show to talk about his business, AROK Sailing School and Cruises. We talk about his vision for starting the business and what makes his school so special.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join o...

Do you have a side hustle? If not, you might need one. As the economy continues to be a wild place, one thing is for certain -- you have to be in control of your own destiny.  Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars on premiums? There's a good chance Optimum can get you better coverage at a cheaper price. Go to https://optimumhealthinsura...