The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

Tony Minessale joins the show on how his appreciation for entrepreneurship and innovation led to the creation of SignalWire, the world's largest telecom platform. SignalWire's technology forms the backbone of modern communication companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Zoom. We chat disruption in the industry and what's next for aspiring innovators.  Want to know more about SignalWire? Go to SignalWir...

Are you too close to your business? When you get feedback from unhappy customers, do you lean in... or do you disregard with, "They just didn't get it." Not all bad experiences are flukes. Not all criticisms can be explained by, "That's not our customer anyway." We love our businesses. We're passionate about them. Close to them. Which means we struggle with one simple thing. Objectivity.  We talk...

For all the latest and greatest software tools, apps, and analytics platforms that you can use for that next sale... How in the world do you make sense of it all? How do you keep yourself from getting lost in the weeds of managing it all and get back to simply focusing on running and growing your business?  Dan McGaw joins the podcast as the founder of McGaw.io, a consultancy that helps business o...

Millions of workers are quitting in droves. What does this mean for the average business owner? Is there a tangible and practical way to retain talent and keep your team happy, engaged, and loyal to your brand?  We talk through the Great Resignation including the steps you should take to engage your employees.  Enjoy this episode? Support the podcast at our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

You're full of talent and potential... but does anyone else know that? More importantly, do you know it?  Josh Cary joins the show as the host of the Hidden Entrepreneur. He tells his story of hiding his giftings and talents while living in fear of what others thought of him.  40 years later, and his influence has placed him in some of the most exclusive circles. His secret? Unabashedly owning who...

Are you ready to scale your business online? And in doing so, is there a way to keep online advertising from being a money pit for you?  Which platforms should I use? And is one better than the other for my brand?  All these questions are answered and more with Naira Perez, who joins the show sharing all her latest insights on the digital marketing game.  Want to know more? Go to https://www.sprin...

What does a 40-year business veteran have to say about starting and running a business? More importantly, what key insights would she have to share on scaling your business to new levels of revenue?  Ruth King joins the podcast to talk her story of business ownership, including some of her biggest revenue turnarounds.  Want to learn more? Go to http://RuthKing.info and be sure to follow Ruth on Tw...

Are you passionate about growing your business? More importantly, in a world with so many failed businesses... is there a way to guarantee that yours will make it?  Jared Mitchell joins the podcast to talk the actionable, practical, and tangible ways he grew Beefysites.com and SkincarebyAlana.com, the latter of which becoming one of the largest online retailers of organic and all natural skin-care...

Two-thirds of your employees are just showing up, punching the clock. And many are actively looking for another job. That's the latest from Gallup.  So what can you be doing to keep your best talent? This episode covers the five most common reasons employees quit, and what you can do to keep them not just in your business, but also keep them engaged and passionate about the work they do.  Enjoy th...

In a time of unprecedented change, do you have the clarity and vision to lead your team effectively? More importantly, have you unlocked your potential to lead from a place of purpose?  Tony Martignetti joins the podcast as the owner of Inspired Purpose Coaching. As a leadership coach, he shows leaders how to lead from a place of inspired purpose, while impacting and inspiring those around them. ...

Today's post COVID business world is full of uncertainty... so what are the ways in which leaders can find answers? More importantly, how does a leader learn to thrive while the business landscape changes on a day to day basis?  Kayvan Kian joins the podcast as Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company, as well as author of the bestselling book What is Water: How Young Leaders Can Thrive in an Uncert...

Blake sits down with Ross Phillips to talk leadership, management, and how to keep good talent in your business during a time of drastic change.  Ross is the Senior Vice President of Community Development with the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce and host of the Spotlight Series, a new program that brings the right people together at the right time to spark innovation, inspire ideas and align our...

Are you an effective leader? More importantly, are you honest with yourself on what you're bringing to the table for your team and business?  Ed Evarts joins the podcast to share all his best insights on effective leadership and management, including the important link between self awareness and bravery in the workplace.  Check out this episode, and be sure to listen to Ed's weekly podcast, Be Bra...

Are you looking to generate more interest for your small business, especially when it comes to big developments you want people to know about?  Mickie Kennedy joins the podcast as the founder of eReleases.com, the best press releases distribution service out there. Mickie's been in business for over 20 years, and with that experience comes some key insights on how you should approach building inte...

If you wanted to double what you charge, would you know where to start? Would your customers think you were crazy? Joining the show is Chris Kenney, the High-Ticket Sales Master, giving his best sales insights on how he's been able to consistently charge five figures to customers who go on to become raving fans.  Want to learn more? Check out https://chriskenneycoaching.com/ as well as Chris's fac...

Steven Goodman joins the podcast to talk business succession. Are you prepared to transition your business over to a family member or loved one? Steven shares all the best insights from the past 30 years running his business SHG Planning.  Want to learn more? Download Steven's book at Stevengoodman.biz and be sure to check out more on his website, SHGPlanning.com Enjoy the podcast? Check out our P...

What does it look like to leave an industry you know and join the world of entrepreneurship? Radon Stancil of Peace of Mind Wealth joins the podcast to share his own entrepreneurial journey, including why finding the *right* clients has been so crucial for the success of his business.  Find out more at POMWealth.net and be sure to check out the "Securing Your Retirement" Podcast.  Enjoy this episo...

Scott Miller returns to the podcast for this #RoundTwo conversation sharing some of his best marketing insights from his time as the Chief Marketing Officer at FranklinCovey, as well as focusing on his new book, Marketing Mess to Brand Success: 30 Challenges to Transform Your Organizations Brand (And Your Own).  The book's available at Scottjeffreymiller.com and be sure to connect with Scott via h...

If you were to start over today on your entrepreneurial journey, would you know what to do? Would you know how to sell? What advice would you listen to, and what would you avoid? Ryan Frederick joins the podcast as the founder of AWH and the author of "Sell Naked: And Other Advice for Growing and Managing Services Firms" as well as "The Founder's Manual: A Guidebook for Becoming a Successful Entre...

Marketing can be a huge mess when it comes to knowing the next best steps for your business. That's why Wian Smith started the Marketing Zoo, his business that creates simple strategy for your business. We talk some of the best next steps when it comes to marketing your business as well as taking an honest look at what the entrepreneurial journey looks like.  Want to know more? Follow @TheMarketin...

In a post-Covid world, what does it look like to retain your best talent and create a high functioning team? Lou Everett and Sherri McManus of the Lou Everett Group join the podcast to talk all things leadership, including how to transform your business in an impactful way.  Find out more at their website,  https://loueverettgroup.com/ As well as on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloueverett...

How long should you expect your idea to become a fully functional, profitable business? And in today's social media world with so many overnight successes... how long can you expect the entrepreneurship journey to actually take? Trevor Crotts joins the podcast sharing his insights on the "10 Year Game", starting with his inspiration for Buddy Rest, a business that would eventually lead to a multi-...

Rhonda Mincey joins the podcast to talk inspiration and success and how attainable it is for those willing to change their mindsets. Rhonda is the owner and Chief Inspiration Officer for Great Success, a business that helps people find the fire in their lives and bring purpose to their work.  Check out more information at Rhonda's website, https://www.rhondamincey.com/ . Be sure to also follow Rho...

Ryan Brooks joins the podcast to tell his journey of entrepreneurship. It's a story that includes running an amazing dog-training business to now sharing his life and business journey for all who want to follow it. Ryan is incredibly gifted at forming his experiences into real, relatable stories -- and more importantly, he's sharing these experiences on a daily basis.  Want to learn more about Rya...

A savvy business person claims on social media to have made 5,000,000 in 90 days starting with absolutely nothing... Can these stories be trusted? And more importantly, as a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, can you have the same success for your own business?  We chat social media success stories, Facebook and Google advertising, and content creation in this episode.   Enjoy this episode?...