The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

You've made it to our #1 most downloaded episode in 2021! Matt Spettel joined the show earlier this year as the co-founder and CEO of CoPilot. I clicked with Matt and his startup story immediately -- he gives a no-fluff take on how CoPilot was created, with all its gains and pains, and how their approach to business has caused CoPilot to become the leading brand for in-home personal fitness.  Asid...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Coming in at #2 was our episode earlier in the year with Alex Chausovsky. Alex had such a valuable perspective on using data to inform your business strategy, including how to stay on top of market research. This is a topic that can be so overwhelming and so complex for busi...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Dave LaGue joined the podcast earlier this year, to date being the #3 most downloaded episode in 2021. Dave and I had a great time swapping sales horror stories, and it's no surprise that Dave's perspective on sales leadership has led him to creating deep, meaningful relatio...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Joining the show at the #4 most downloaded episode was Dale Dupree, leader of the Sales Rebellion. The magic of Dale Dupree lies all in the name of his business, and he's leading the charge on how salespeople should be rebelling against the status quo. I love the genuineness...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Jeff Venn joined the podcast earlier this year as our #5 most downloaded episode -- and it's no surprise to see why. Jeff had an incredibly authentic perspective on his own entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on his evolution from a corporate 9-to-5er to a business founder....

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Joining us for our #6 most downloaded episode of the year was Chris Kenney, who shared his biggest secrets for high ticket sales. Many entrepreneurs don't have a clue on how to price their services... which is why it was amazing to hear how Chris originally scaled his busine...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. For the 7th most downloaded episode, my lovely wife Joy joined me for our celebration of our 200th episode of the podcast. Joy's amazing and the most supportive partner I could ask for and not only that... she's a business owner herself. It was really great to sit down and s...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. This year's #8 most downloaded episode was with Kristin Jekielek, who joined the podcast to share why video marketing is so valuable for entrepreneurs and business owners everywhere. Getting in front of a camera on a regular basis and sharing your perspective can be absolute...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. At #9 we have Sean Castrina who joined the podcast to share his biggest tips for anyone wanting to launch a business successfully. Sean's been featured in nearly every important entrepreneurial circle and he took the time to pop into the show to give the unbreakable rules to...

Thanks for joining as we re-air 2021's Top Ten most downloaded episodes over the holiday season, with episodes shared daily. Coming in at #10 is Pratiti Pathak who joined the show on Episode #168. Pratiti blew us away with her insights on the ways she stands out with her customers, and more importantly, how she builds lasting, genuine relationships.  If you enjoyed this episode and want to support...

Edward Rodriguez joins the podcast to talk the technology behind Blockchain, and how it's been instrumental in the world of commercial mortgage investing.  Want to know more? Go to https://bpncapitalgroup.io/ . Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice. 

We love receiving those 5-star reviews for our businesses… But what do we do when we receive a bad one? Ignore it? Hide it? Challenge it? We talk the right perspective on receiving negative feedback from customers, as well as simple steps you can take to ensure your customers have a great experience with your business.    Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at...

Ever wanted to know what your audience thinks of you? Do you want to know what your customers say and think about your product or service? Getting feedback is so crucial for businesses that want to grow -- but sometimes it can feel so complicated.  Darshan Mehta joins the podcast as the founder of iResearch.com, a platform that creates space for conversations with your customers so that you can ea...

What's the story behind the hyper-growth of a new business in a niche industry? We sit down with Kyle Jones to talk about the incredible growth of iCryo Franchise Systems -- the cryotherapy business that has gone from 1 to 150 locations in the past six years alone. It's the fastest growing cryotherapy business in the country, and we discuss it's origin story as well as Kyle's best insights in the...

We talk a collection of stories from guests, business owners, and entrepreneurs who have grown their businesses to seven figures and beyond, and in some cases are even internationally known. All have one common statistic.  They spent 10 years building their success.  We share more about the 10-year mindsight and how to avoid getting caught up in the comparison game of social media, as well as not...

Is there a way to mutually engage with your customers before it's time to buy? Pitching and sending proposals is the go-to for a lot of salespeople, without understanding that your customers really don't want to talk sales.  Ross Rich joins the podcast as the CEO and Co-founder of Accord, a customer-facing platform that allows you to collaborate with your potential customers and communicate simply...

Do you feel like you're burning out on the content game? Not sure what to post, how much time to spend on it, and most importantly... how to create engagement that ultimately leads to buyers? Andrew Ryder joins the podcast to share how you can create content that plays to your strengths an a simple, repeatable way.  Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check out our Patreon at Patre...

"We have great customer service." Ever found yourself saying this? If so, you may be falling into one of the most common mistakes for business owners. We talk about avoiding the Customer Service trap while also building intentional customer experiences that turn buyers into raving fans.  Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon where you can support the podcast via Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Yaro Starak joins the show as a serial entrepreneur whose latest successful business is InboxDone.com, a company that gives business owners back their time by managing their email and calendar. Yaro shares a multitude of stories that contain key insights for anyone stepping into the entrepreneurial or startup space.  Learn more about how to simplify your business and get back your time via https:/...

Is there a way to leverage technology to scale your ecommerce store? Christopher Hamze joins the show to share exactly that, and how Teelaunch is connecting Ecom stores with print-on-demand needs to warehouses all over the world.  Want to know more? Go to https://teelaunch.com/ .  If you enjoyed this episode, support the podcast via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice. 

Understanding what you sell and exactly who you sell it to are some of the most basic concepts for doing good business... So why's it so challenging for people to articulate? We talk through understanding some of the common misconceptions around Niche and how to use it to your advantage in developing an intentional business sales strategy.  Enjoy this episode and want to support the podcast? Check...

Joshua Wohle joins the podcast to talk Mindstone -- the platform he's built to help you learn faster and remember better. Joshua began Mindstone following his successful 9-figure sale of SuperAwesome to Epic Games. We talk Mindstone, entrepreneurship, startup culture, and more all in this episode.  Want to know more about Mindstone? Check out https://www.mindstone.com/ .  And if you enjoyed this e...

Is there a way to leverage virtual reality to create a healthy workplace culture? That's what Dr. Robin Rosenberg is accomplishing through her company, Live in Their World. By immersing individuals in virtual workplace scenarios, Dr. Rosenberg is teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion through open and honest conversations that build mutual understanding and respect among team members. Contact D...

Will businesses return to a traditional in-house model for their employees... or will remote work and hybrid models become the norm?  All this we discuss on this episode, including the appetite for innovation and curiosity that every business owner should have.  Enjoy the podcast? Support us via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice. 

What's the future look like for the Boutique in-store experience? Patrick Stewart joins the show to share exactly that, and why Apricot Lane Boutique is quickly becoming the #1 women's fashion choice across the country.  Through a deep attention to creating a unique and individualized customer experience, Patrick has created tremendous growth for Apricot Lane Boutique, with 80 locations and additi...