The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

We all know those team meetings that seem to drag on forever, and worse, those team meetings that end without any sort of clarity on what should happen next. That's why Darren Chait created Hugo, a tool that helps make team meetings make sense again by organizing meeting notes into actionable steps, all in one central place.  We talk Darren's journey as a co-founder for Hugo as well as why so many...

Anthony Hayes joins the podcast as the President and Founder of the Hayes Initiative. We talk crisis management and dealing with public affairs, along with how to avoid some of the biggest flubs in PR.  Follow Anthony on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjhayesnyc/ and be sure to reach out via his website at https://hayesinitiative.com/. Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon at Pa...

The business you build on Day 1 will look drastically different on Day 100. Success in entrepreneurship means letting go of creating the business you always dreamed and instead designing your business around what your customer wants. More importantly, building a meaningful business is all about realizing that the hero of the story is not your business but rather than customer who has come to your...

Damon Burton joins the podcast for a #RoundTwo conversation on his entrepreneurial journey, and more importantly, how his approach to sales and customer relationships has led to long-term success for his business, SEO National.  Check out more at SEONational.com.  Visit Damon's LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonburton/     Enjoy the podcast? Support the podcast via our Patreon at Patreo...

What are your options in financing your growing small business? Is taking on debt a bad idea? Or is it a smart option for getting the necessary cash to take your business to the next level? We talk financing with Mark Ritter on why credit unions are one of the best options as partners for growing businesses.  Mark is the CEO of MBFS and Nu Direction Lending. Find out more at https://nudirectionlen...

Ever wanted to quit your 9-to-5 and start the business you've always wanted? We bring Jessica Jones on the podcast to share her own story around leaving her corporate job to join the world of entrepreneurship. Jessica is a serial entrepreneur, having scaled and sold a multitude of businesses. She now runs Pivot to Growth where she helps high-achieving entrepreneurs have the businesses they were me...

What's the answer to adversity? How can you face the real, sometimes crushing challenges that we face in life? Nicholas Strand joins the podcast as the founder of Choose Your Attitude, a premium encouragement brand. He's also the author of Loving Someone When They're Dying, the story of his journey with his wife and her terminal illness.  Check out https://chooseyourattitude.com/ and be sure to ta...

Alex Sanfilippo joins us for episode #201 to chat about the journey of bootstrapping his SaaS company, and more importantly what it looks like when it feels like your business has grinded to a halt. We chat about all things related to turning a business idea into a reality, including how you finally scale your business into something meaningful and tangible.  Want to know how to create something o...

Blake & Joy talk Honest Entrepreneurship and some of the biggest lessons they've learned as they celebrate 200 episodes of the Good Advice Podcast. Have your own business insights to share? Email Blake at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com and follow his LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/blakebinns.      Enjoy this podcast? Check out our Patreon to support the podcast at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

What's the deal with great products that have disappointing sales? Is it possible to have a solution that you know is packed with value... yet you're having a hard time finding customers who agree? Ken Lundin joins the podcast to explain some of the biggest myths in the sales world and why there is an actual roadmap for predictable, systematic sales growth for your business.  Connect with Ken at k...

Leadership can feel like one of the most complicated and unmanageable parts of running a business. Is there a secret to more effective leadership and management that just works? Toby Goldstein joins the podcast as the owner of Bite Size Workshops, where she shows leaders the simple and easy steps to take to create real employee engagement in the business.  Find out more at https://GoBiteSize.com a...

We cover one of the biggest sins a cold pitch seller can commit in the sales world, as well as how you can stand out and differentiate yourself when it comes to reaching out to your potential buyers.  Enjoy this episode? Check out our Patreon to support the podcast or get your business advertised on the podcast via Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

SEO is nearly universally accepted as one of the most consistent ways to drive sales to your business... but why does it feel so complicated? Eli Schwartz joins the podcast as the SEO expert who's worked with a handful of the biggest brands in overhauling their SEO systems. He's also the author of "Product-Led SEO: The Why Behind Building Your Organic Growth Strategy", a book that will give you th...

In a post-COVID world where so much more hinges on digital branding... is your business prepared to scale online? Kevin Urrutia joins the podcast as the founder of VoyMedia. He shares how the best digital marketers understand how to speak fluent internet, and more importantly, how to drive sales online through some of the most meaningful channels.  Want to find out more? Check out VoyMedia.com and...

Blockbuster has continued to be one of the most cited cases of a business literally at the top of its game... only to fade into nonexistence in the following decade. Everyone loves to use Blockbuster as their example of "What not to do" in business... But what really happened to Blockbuster? How did they miss it and eventually fail?  Alan Payne joins the podcast as one of the former final franchis...

Is there a better way to manage the financial health of your business? Chris Hervochon joins the podcast with his best insights on how to get a grip on the dollars and cents in your business.  Find out more at https://www.betterwaycpa.com/ . Enjoy this episode? Be sure to support the podcast via our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

Is it possible for your business to become an overnight success story? If not, how long is too long for it to take for your business to take off? One year? Two years? If you've been building a business and you feel like Year Three is still slowing going... is your business broken? Have you failed?  We tackle all these questions and give you an honest perspective on what it really means to become a...

Is it possible to find national brands who not only love what you do, but also who want to partner and promote your work? Jessica Chinyelu joins the podcast as the Sponsorship Lady, sharing how to develop key relationships that fund your next big developments for your business.  Want to know more? Go to https://thesponsorshiplady.com and be sure to follow Jessica on her Instagram at @JessicaChinye...

What's the secret to more sales for your business? Is there a way to generate leads and grow your business... without having to ask for it? Stacey Brown Randall joins the podcast as the author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, and she shares her insights as to how you can legitimately grow the revenue for your business without resorting to slimy sales tactics or inauthentic pitches....

Michelle Anene joins the podcast to share every step a business leader should take to become the "go-to" thought leader in their industry. From the confidence to show up each day, to the pure mechanics of selling, Michelle gives her insights on what led her to becoming the internationally known founder of the Chelleluxe Group.  Find out more at www.michelleanene.com . Enjoy this episode? Be sure t...

Pricing can be one of the most complicated decisions you make in business. While digital gurus will scream "know your worth!" and to charge the highest price... how do you find the balance between both knowing your worth and giving your customers true value? We talk through how to find that perfect price that drives consistent revenue for your business. Enjoy this episode? Be sure to check out our...

Growing your business shouldn't feel so complicated. Yet time and again you've probably found yourself wanting more customers, more control over your business, and more money in your pocket... only to feel like the next steps weren't crystal clear.  Jeff Chastain joins the podcast as the founder of Admentus to talk transforming your business in simpler, tangible ways. Read more at https://www.adme...

Business is personal. So the secret sauce to the latest sales techniques is nothing about wordsmithing your pitch or mind-manipulating your buyer. It's about relationships. And no one knows relationships better than Brian Sexton. Brian Sexton returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, People Buy From People, as well as the key characteristics someone must have to develop real, meaningful r...

Leadership can be so rewarding... along with complicated and downright exhausting! So what are the steps to being a better leader who finds their work fulfilling and meaningful? Alain Hunkins joins the podcast on how to crack the leadership code, including the steps for creating a team with engaged, happy employees.  Find out more at www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com and be sure to follow Alain vi...

Scott Lee joins the podcast to talk Gooroo, his online education platform that is reimagining education and unlocking every student's potential.  Go to Gooroo.com to find out more or reach out to Scott directly at scott@gooroo.com .        Enjoy the podcast? Support the podcast and promote your business on the podcast via our Patreon at Patreon.com/goodadvice.