The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

Are you a Culture Champion? Julie Swift joins the podcast to talk all things culture, leadership, and management. Today's biggest influence on your business's bottom line is one simple truth -- how you are taking care of your people. Want to retain your best talent and maximize outcomes for your business? Culture must be king.  Connect with Julie via LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-...

What's the reason for your worldview, and what do you do when that worldview is challenged? Do you back away, or lean in to find what may be a stronger truth? LeRon L. Barton joins the podcast to talk on writing and race, and how his passion to be a voice as a cultural disruptor allowed him to overcome setbacks like a stutter. LeRon is meaningful thought leader both online and on stage, having pre...

You've heard the old saying -- Innovate or Die -- and now is true more than ever. The businesses that survive today's environment will be the ones who can embrace innovation, pivot, and change.   Check out this clip from Simon Sinek via his Youtube page or listen directly via:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spNnsD-XOY&t=7s

What does it mean to be Strong, Resilient, and Completely Useful? These three words define the Buffalo, an animal that has become the central theme of Buffalo Way Leadership. Britton Wesson and Russ Collins join the podcast to talk about the power of these three concepts, and how someone's leadership journey is best defined in the perspective they have on who they are and how they fit within their...

B2B Lead Generation is hard -- and if you're not careful, you'll be downright obnoxious to your prospective buyers. But is there a way to stay top of mind with your potential customers? Is there a way to keep them engaged in your latest and greatest offers without manipulation or sleezy sales tactics? Stapho Thienpont, host of the TMF Picnic, joins the podcast to share all things related to market...

Emotional Intelligence is the #1 predictor of success in today's business and its leaders. But what is EQ, and how does it actually shape and form the way we go about our lives? Adam Rosensweig joins the podcast as a certified EQ specialist to talk how EQ transformed his marriage and his life, and how leaders today can use it to transform their businesses.    Follow Adam on LinkedIn at:  https://w...

Are you developing the strategies you need to leverage your competitive advantages and grow your business? Juliet Herman joins the podcast to talk Fit Out Academy and how leaders can transform their teams. Don't try to fit in -- learn to Fit Out.  Learn more by following Juliet on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietherman/

Do you know how to drive customers to your business? Do you know how to convert buyers into raving fans for what you do? Sharday Jones, M.A. Ed., joins the show to talk all things small business success, and how she's created her business -- S. Jones Books and Education -- on the foundation of focusing deeply on the customer. Sharday's company has been in business nearly a decade, long beating the...

Are you equipped to go to the next level for your business? Have you embraced your digital strategy? David Alto joins the podcast as the owner of AltoAdvance.com -- an advancement consultancy designed to give individuals, groups, and companies the support and guidance they need to reach the next level. Whether this is finding your next perfect fit career, or taking your already existing organizati...

There's an answer to overcoming social anxiety, and it comes from someone you may not expect. Mark Metry is the host of the Humans 2.0 -- a podcast that is in the top 100 worldwide. What may surprise you about Mark is his story before success -- one defined by social anxiety, depression, and overeating. Through a decision to take control of his life, Mark hacked his biochemistry and began to under...

Do you want employees who are motivated and engaged? Wanting to avoid burnout, turnover, ineffective management, and all the things that can make work suck? It's time to reloveutionize your business. Marissa Badgley joins the show to talk about hand down the most important aspect of your business -- your people. When you prioritize your team as the central tenets of your business, the results alwa...

Is it possible to find a job you love? Is it possible to wake up Monday morning and be excited for the work week? Courtney Kirschbaum, Founder & CEO of JobHuntSchool.com, joins the show to tell you YES on both these questions. She shares her steps for how she took herself out of an unfulfilling, cubicle-driven job to one that allowed her to travel the world and use her giftings.  Learn more at Cou...

Are you the best version of yourself? Are you living life on a mission? Jonathan Dunn joins the podcast to bring a powerful challenge to leaders and business owners everywhere. Jonathan's perspective is one marked with enthusiasm and passion, despite overcoming his own challenging circumstances. To experience the fullness you want in your life and your business, start by designing every action aro...

Do you have a digital strategy for your business? If you don't, you may get left behind. Kendra Ramirez joins the podcast to talk all things online, and how business owners everywhere are diving straight into digital without any tangible outcomes. Kendra has run her own digital agency for over a decade, and she's found the answer for tying digital strategy into business strategy to bring you real,...

Doing business is personal. In fact, the sooner you realize this, the sooner you find out just how easy it is to build the tribe you need for your business to thrive. Josh Desha joins the podcast to talk all things about how to do business well. He brings to the coaching and consulting space a clear edge, differentiating himself from his competitors with real, tangible results.  Connect with Josh...

Every successful career person goes to college... Right? You can't get a well-paying job without a degree... Right? Reputable employers only hire college graduates... Right??? Jonaed Iqbal joins the podcast to absolutely destroy these misconceptions. He's the creator of NoDegree.com, a business that specializes in helping people land competitive jobs. As the world continues to innovate and change,...

Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Good Advice Podcast! What's the secret to doing business better? What's the direct answer to more customers and better employees? These are important questions... but ones that have meaningless answers until you Find Your Why. Henry David Thorough once charged readers to, "Know thyself. Every heart beats to that iron string." Today's encouragement is to truly dig de...

Legacy is entirely built on the day to day life you lead. Tavon Mason joins the podcast to talk about the most influential work he's ever done -- and it has little to do with his time as an NFL player for the NY Jets. Instead, he shares the vision that's driven him to create a real difference in the city of Baltimore. The secret to his impact hasn't been star-status, big name connections, or deep...

How do you plan to scale your business without a team you can trust to make it happen? Katherine Spinney joins the podcast to talk all things leadership and management, and how the secret sauce to greater success comes actually with less of you, and more of recognizing and developing the talent around you. Katherine is a trusted voice in the leadership space and has a sweet spot for helping not-fo...

Kristin Sherry returns to talk all things leadership and management as well as her new Amazon book "Your Team Loves Mondays... Right?". The vast majority of leaders will never be prepared for the role they're in... and worse, the vast majority of employees who quit will do so because of their ineffective managers. There is a solution for the Monday morning grind by getting your team to love Monday...

Real Leaders lead by influence and not titles. Randy Wilburn joins the show to talk all things influence -- including what leaders of today need to know in order to take their business to the next level. Whether it be strategy, social media, or simply managing their team, every leader has an opportunity to build their legacy by growing and stewarding their influence.  Randy is the host of not one,...

You don't need to look far to find a slew of content on Leadership. One search will give you any number of bullet points, lists, and blogs on "The 10 Things Every Great Leader Does" or "The 5 Truths on Becoming an Amazing Boss". But across all these things, there is only ONE that really matters for being a truly great leader -- self-awareness. Self-awareness is the key to more impact, more influen...

"Everyone wants to be the next Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates... whoever. But no one wants to be the guy that started in his garage." Wayne Jr. joins the show to share his incredible insights on the journey of entrepreneurship. Wayne shares the real, applicable insights for how he forced himself to change, grow, and develop in order to be successful, no matter the cost. Wayne's message is not...

Every great team needs a great leader. Are you ready to become one? As the owner of the Kelly Merbler Co., consultant Kelly Merbler joins the podcast to talk all things leadership, management, and culture. Kelly is part of the John Maxwell team and is a highly sought out executive coach and public speaker across the U.S. Are you looking for that spark to inspire your team to achieve its goals and...

It's 2020 -- cold calling doesn't work anymore... or does it? When you master the art of the sale, you may be surprised what an effective selling strategy can get you.  John Molyneux joins the show to talk about transforming you into a Sales Samurai, and how you can learn to become an incredible salesperson without losing your soul. Check out John's Facebook community -- International Coaching Com...