The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns

Want to start a business? Here's the three most important questions to answer before you start on the road of entrepreneurship. This episode is sponsored by Your Turning Point. Ready to become more self-aware and take the steps you need in order to go to the next level? Go to the33questions.com to get your book today. Enjoy this episode? Be sure you're subscribed and following the podcast as we br...

Ever had someone try and overcharge you for a service? We talk about the time our house (nearly?) caught on fire, and the $5,000 wire we needed to fix it. Unpacking this story involves understanding what good business looks like, and how healthy businesses grow when they commit themselves to doing business with integrity. This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBus...

When you land that big sale in your business... is it a good idea to talk about it? Or is the name of the game all about humility when it comes to consistent business growth? We talk about our approach to celebrating wins on social media and how it can affect the momentum of your brand.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value...

Entrepreneurship looks great from the outside... but is it for everyone? We talk about the pains of running a business as we reflect on the past five years and more of managing our Good Advice brand.  Mentioned in this episode: Accelity Marketing -- a marketing company that actually does what they say they will do. Looking for SAAS marketing solutions? Go to https://accelitymarketing.com/.  Enjoy...

Joy joins the podcast as we celebrate 400 episodes of Good Advice. We talk the journey of entrepreneurship, how Good Advice has changed in the last 5 years, and what business owners need to know when it comes to the path towards success in their businesses.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers. If you li...

The king of clarity joins the show for this amazing fourth-time conversation. Zach Messler is here to about creating a simple and compelling message, and where most brands get it backwards.  Zach is a friend of the show and continues to share amazing advice with the listeners. If you want to book a call with Zach, go to: boomshockalocka.com Or go to Zach's website to learn more about his take on c...

Networking can be a serious bang for your business... but why are so many networking events so awkward? The real reason is a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes networking so great.  Adam Marx joins the podcast to talk all things networking, including how to build a network that trusts you and connects you to literally any person on the planet. His perspective on networking is understanding...

Sales is one thing. Pricing is another. Once the deal is done, it's on to the next sale. Or is it? Is good business about how many people you can sell? Or is there a magic to selling to less people and instead, focusing your efforts on truly wowing a customer? We talk about our perspective on business and customer service, and how the way we approach business can turn the average customer into a r...

We walk through the easiest ways to make sales easy. Whether you are a lifelong business person or new to the world of entrepreneurship, we break down the simplest strategies to take your sales game to the next level.  This episode is sponsored by Boston Mountain Roofing. Whether you need a repair done or a new roof built for your home or business, go to BostonMountainRoofing.com to find out more....

What's the difference between a great opportunity and a scam? It's usually how someone talks about it before they buy vs. after. Today's digital world is full of scams targeting business owners and entrepreneurs. Have you fallen for any of these lately? We walk through some of the most popular ones and remind you about some common truths about running a business. This episode is sponsored by Equit...

How should a leader respond when their company underperforms? We tackle the latest in the tech world and unpack the massive layoffs in the industry this past month.  Mentioned in this episode: Optimum Health Insurance. If you need affordable health insurance for you or your team, go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ Enjoy this episode? Be sure you're subscribed and following the podcast a...

What's the play to get your business in front of the right people? Mason Cosby knows a thing or two about that.  As the founder of Scrappy ABM, Mason is an expert in B2B marketing including using the right tools to reach your prospective customers.  We talk all things marketing and specifically ABM related as we unpack the journey of starting a business, LinkedIn networking, and some of the best S...

What's really your competitive edge in business? You'd be surprised to know it's not always a better product. Often, it's understanding the value of how consistency and very simply -- choosing to show up every day -- can make the difference between success and failure.  We unpack the conversation on creating meaningful results by choosing to commit to consistency in your business.  This episode is...

Sales is a game most business owners would rather not play. Lead with value. Don't give away too much. Don't say the price first. Handle objections. The list goes on and on and at the end of the day... the sales game ends up being so exhausting!  So what's the secret to great sales? Maybe it's less about smoke and mirrors and all the more about transparency -- transparency about what you're good a...

The number one skill to work on as a business owner or entrepreneur? Sales.  Sales is the differentiator between businesses that make it and those that don't. Unfortunately many entrepreneurs start a business without ever really thinking about how they'll create a provable way to get customers.  We dive into sales and how to approach selling in your business.  This episode is sponsored by Boston M...

We bring back the business that was one of the most downloaded episodes ever in the history of the podcast to ask one thing -- how the heck do you grow a business? John LaGue joins the show to talk about the explosive growth CoPilot has experienced in the past few years, including their $6.5 million raised in Series A funding at the end of 2023. More importantly, we talk validating great business...

Looking to start a side hustle? We break down the biggest reasons for why a side hustle can be an incredible source of extra income -- no matter the state of the economy -- and a few things to keep in mind when you get one going.  This episode is sponsored by Your Turning Point. Ready to become more self-aware and take the steps you need in order to go to the next level? Go to the33questions.com t...

Want to take your sales game to the next level? Bob Burg joins the show as the author of The Go-Giver, one of the world's best resources that ties sales with the power of giving.  Want to know more? Go to https://thegogiver.com. This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers. If you like the episode, feel free to s...

Want a way to speed up your sales pipeline? It takes understanding why content matters so much for your business, and how great content is less about quality and all the more about consistency.  We walk through the math behind how a great content strategy helps your business, and what it can mean for building your tribe. This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusi...

One of my favorite (and tastiest) accounts on Instagram sports nearly 100,000 followers as a local bakery out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Their content features the fun that comes with running a business -- the highs and lows and all the great stories that come with it. JL Patisserie's owner Jenna Leurquin recently joined the Good Advice Podcast to talk her journey. From being born in Belgium to event...

Looking to grow your business in 2024? We break down our top 3 areas of focus to grow our brand this next year.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.  If you like the episode, feel free to subscribe or follow the podcast for more content. We also have a Patreon where you can support the podcast at Patr...

John Charles Wilker joins us for our #1 most downloaded episode EVER in the history of the 5 years of the show! He is a tried and true entrepreneur who tells a story of noticing some pallets laid out as waste and thinking, "Could I flip these for some cash?" He had no idea the pallet empire he was about to build and how his simple idea would change his life completely.  This episode is sponsored b...

Matt Spettel joins us to talk all things CoPilot -- the amazing fitness app that is literally changing lives across the world. Matt joined us in 2021 to talk about how CoPilot came to be, and since then the app has continued to experience incredible growth. It's no wonder then why it's our #2 most downloaded episode ever on the podcast. Check it out! This episode is sponsored by Your Turning Point...

Our #3 most downloaded episode on the podcast is with the sales guru Chris Kenney, who joined the show all the way back in 2021. Chris is a master salesperson and his specialty is helping business owners increase their revenue by x2 to x10. Want to know more? Check out https://chriskenneycoaching.com/ This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com...

After 5 years of Good Advice and our most recent year of crazy growth, we unpack some of the biggest lessons learned in 2023.  This episode is sponsored by Boston Mountain Roofing. Whether you need a repair done or a new roof built for your home or business, go to BostonMountainRoofing.com to find out more.  Enjoy this episode? Be sure you're subscribed and following the podcast as we bring you ou...