The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

In this episode back from the early days of the podcast, I talk about the decisions I made with Good Advice and the tension I faced around wanting to eagerly help people without charging the right price.    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...

Why doesn't the Good Advice Podcast talk politics on the show? With how politics can affect small businesses... is there a missed opportunity in not talking more about politics? I break down my approach to content on the podcast and how I choose what to talk about on the show.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From...

In the latest advancement of AI, now companies are creating AI profiles on social media to represent their brands. These profiles give the impression of real people who are living real lives... but they're entirely AI generated. These "AI Influencers" are becoming more common... but are companies going too far? More on today's show.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked...

Today we dive in to a simple concept in business: not everyone will like you, like what you do, or like what you stand for. Especially in a world where everyone has an opinion to share on social media, there will be people who openly disagree with you and your perspective.   Becoming great at your craft isn't just about taking feedback. It's about knowing what's valuable and how to drown out the n...

Are more sales always good the business? We talk about the importance of valuing customer fit, and how can you be sure a customer will be a good customer for you long term. More importantly, we talk about how sometimes the best decision is saying "No" to the sale when the fit isn't there.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your b...

A CMO shared her experiences in spending $500,00 across a number of courses, consultants, and outside vendors... Here's what she had to say about the experience on LinkedIn.    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.    Go t...

This list of hiring "secrets" will send you spiraling -- because it's all based around manipulation and not at all around what actually works when it comes to a great interview. We dive into these bad habits and break down the easiest ways you can know if someone is a good fit for your company or not.    This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why l...

Getting better at sales meaning mastering one important skill... owning your confidence. Become more confident in your sales conversations by doing these three things.   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 the...

We talk plans for next year with Good Advice and Podcastable, including what is going well for the new year and changes that are top of mind for the 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.    Go to EquityBusines...

Struggling in sales? There's hope for you. We talk with Brad Compton who learned firsthand what it means to be a great salesperson and share some of his best insights.   Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comptonbrad/   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....

As we wrap up the year, we unpack what the year was like for Good Advice & Podcastable, how other businesses faired, and why it's never been more valuable to support local businesses.   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...

We start off our 2024 wrap-up with our #5 most downloaded episode of the year with... Todd Caponi! Todd Caponi is the author of the Transparency Sale. He is a self-described sales history nerd, and in this episode he explains the value of candid, transparent selling.    Get a copy of the Transparency Sale: https://www.amazon.com/Transparency-Sale-Unexpected-Understanding-Transform/dp/1940858801  ...

Jaguar dropped a 30s ad for their next big car reveal... but why are people talking so much about it? We break down the story including what effective marketing should look like.   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 this episode and want to support the s...

Stuck in a crowded marketplace? Here's the easiest way to stand out, and best of all, it costs you nothing.    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.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers....

Are you waiting for next month to bring you better business? Do you find yourself hoping that next year will be different? In this episode, we talk about the "Field of Dreams Flaw", and how waiting is never a good strategy for growing your business.    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://...

Two massive fast food chains. One with AI. One with employees who come to your car window. Two very different experiences. Let's talk about what AI is doing in today's fast food industry. Can you run a brand based on human connection while also being successful at scale? We talk about this in detail.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers...

Unlike what social media has probably told you, failure is guaranteed. But how should we view failure? Is there a way to learn from it without ignoring it? Let's dive into this as we look at Tony Delivers, a food delivering service from Seattle that helps us rethink what happens when we fail.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another...

"Just following up..." Ever found yourself saying this bad F word? With all the resources available, we live in a sales world where creativity is missing. All emails sound the same. Pitches too. With a little creativity, you can set yourself apart and win more deals. Let's talk how.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business...

Real estate investing meets entrepreneurship and business ownership in this episode, as we sit down with Jenny Wellington. Jenny runs Lower Local, a residential mortgage company here in Northwest Arkansas. We talk everything from buying your next home, to why some businesses make it while others don't.    Connect with Jenny about your next real estate purchase: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lowe...

We talk through situations where business owners did the right thing... and lost. You'll always know how you value integrity by how much it costs you. We break down this important value on today's show.   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 this episode a...

Many new businesses try to separate themselves from the competition by having the cheapest price. Does this work? Or is this a fatal mistake for new entrepreneurs? We talk about pricing, buying behavior, and how to sell more of your product or service 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 equit...

Why do so many successful businesses have robust systems? Because systems work. Yet so many entrepreneurs are hesitant to stick to any kind of strategy around both data and the processes they drive. We talk about the value of strong systems in today's episode and the simplest ways you can start to use effective systems in your business.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've wor...

Want to connect with your customer? Try the one medium that builds trust faster than anything else -- video content. We sit down with Dan Bennett to learn why video content is not just the most effective way to engage your prospect... it also leads to sales faster and more effectively than any other strategy.    Learn more about Dan's approach to video, and what others are saying about his content...

Do you want your next hire to be a great one? Let's talk about the mistakes people make when hiring, including a simple truth about when you decide to hire someone, no matter how well you handle every step.   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, o...

Ever found yourself struggling to make enough money in your business? Many business owners feel that way -- while also trying to use social media activity to drive revenue to their business. This works for some businesses, but not for all. Let's talk about how to get the most out of social media while being intentional with your sales engine for your business.   This episode is sponsored by Prime...