The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Morgan Housel,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Many people say that the only constant in life is change. In fact, I wrote an entire book called Changemasters to help people make the changes they want. Our next guest says that some things don’t change and that’s what we should focus on. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Sabrina Starling, PhD,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ 23:45 :‌ ‌ ‌ I have to tell you – I...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Adam Ireland ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Many entrepreneurs and startups make the same mistake. They believe that if they build it, people will come. Well, I am here to tell you, it doesn’t happen that way. You need a go-to-market strategy to figure out how you are going to get in front of your prospects. Marketplaces can help you do that. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Mischa Zveginzov,...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Lindsey Day and Mark Williamson,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Transactions within the small business sector have been prevalent in 2023. According to the latest BizBuySell’s Insight Report, small business acquisitions increased by 2% in Q3 2023 compared to last year. What other small business acquisition trends took shape in 2023, and what should small business owners looking...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Steve Strauss,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ For many years now, the barrier to starting a business has been much lower than it used to be. Some entrepreneurs do it while they are still working at their full-time jobs and call it a side hustle. What are the keys to getting a side hustle off the ground? Steve Strauss has some great ideas. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Mary Beth Simon,‌ ‌‌ st...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1, ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or have you tried to reason with your partner, employee or customer with disastrous results? Do certain people just rub you the wrong way? Did you ever feel in business that you were “surrounded by idiots”? Knowing how to communicate with your customers, employees, and vendors will be one of your k...

Now for something completely different. I can honestly say that in the 15 years of doing this show, we have never covered this topic. Can Psychedelic mushrooms help the performance of entrepreneurs and small business owners? Rob Grover and Gary Logan are the founders of The Journeymen Collective , the company creating luxury guided magic mushroom retreats in the mountains of British Columbia, Cana...

What do orgasms, business, and cults have in common? I’m sure not many of us thought about that until a new documentary on Netflix aired called “Orgasm, Inc: The Story of OneTaste.” When does a business become a cult and can a cult be a business? Ellen Huet is an award-winning journalist who currently writes for Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek. She is writing a book about OneTaste, a sex...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Donna Griffit,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ The story you tell as a small business and more importantly as a startup will influence your ability to attract customers and investors. Here to help is Donna Griffit who is a World Renowned Corporate Storyteller, Pitch Alchemist, and Best-Selling Author of “Sticking to My Story – The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups." SEGMENT‌ ‌2...

A lot of small businesses have applied for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) from the IRS and received hundreds of thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars. The IRS recently took the unusual step of announcing it was suspending any new applications for the ERC program because they believe it is filled with small businesses fraudulently applying and many don’t actually qualify for the pro...

Many small business owners simultaneously fear ChatGPT and want to figure out how to use it in their business. Here to help is Neil Dagger , an English author with a BSc in Computer Science from University College London. He wrote the #1 best-seller “The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online Has Never Been This EASY.” -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. The Small Business Radio Show...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Amy Schneider,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ What is it like to be the biggest female champion on Jeopardy and know so much about everything? Amy Schneider shares her experience making history and living a life of boundless curiosity. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Rita Flores ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at 16:30‌ :‌ ‌ The single thing that can separate you from you competitors is the unique customer exp...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Eric Ly,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ More and more companies are doing background checks, but the process is a mess. It either takes too long or the information is incomplete. Eric Ly created one world-famous company as a cofounder of LinkedIn and he wants to do it again. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Joseph Costanzo,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at 14:15‌ :‌ ‌ ‌Most of us have to deal with success and...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Adam Smith,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌I am always thankful when a public figure comes out and talks about a painful journey they have been on especially when it comes to mental health. We have a candid conversation with Congressman Adam Smith about his journey with chronic pain and crippling anxiety and his experience with a broken American healthcare system. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 wit...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Andrea Beach ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Why do employees, customers, and vendors lie? The reality is that most of us lie sometimes. What are the signs someone is lying and what do you do about it? SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Tanya Alvarez ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ 18:15 :‌ ‌ We all struggle to accomplish our short-term goals. But science says that being held accountable to your goals will...

If you are interested in selling your company, what do you have to do now to plan to sell it profitably? Jason Hendren is the author of “Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity.” He is a sought-after CEO coach, speaker, and exit-planning advisor. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and has extensive expertise as a buyer and seller of businesses. Visit Barry's Blog for complete show no...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Paul V. McEnroe ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ Can you imagine business functioning without the barcode? Ten billion or more times each day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black-and-white codes—barcodes—printed on or affixed to physical goods. Where did the ubiquitous barcode come from? Our guest, Paul McEnroe, shares what it was like to be on the team that created a tec...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Eileen Canney Linnehan ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌ Have you ever heard of the Yips? Olympic athlete Simone Biles calls it the twisties. We all get them - when anxiety grips you so hard it freezes you. You know how to do it, you practiced it, but when the time comes, you can’t do it. Think of a basketball player who can’t make a free throw. Think of a business owner who free...

What is it like to start one of the greatest outdoor companies in the history of the world? Hap Klopp is the founder and 20-year CEO of The North Face. Subsequently, he has managed his global consulting company, with clients from startups to billion-dollar corporations and teaches entrepreneurship. He is here to share his entrepreneurial journey and the business lessons you don’t get with a $200,0...

A lot of small business owners want to sell their company. Mark Achler , Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners, shares how to maximize your return in this can't-miss episode. He is the author of the new book, "Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your Legacy." -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

Segment‌ ‌1,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ Social media platforms seem to be shifting…and soon there will be a new one on the block called RealAF – introduced by actress and model Arielle Raycene . Segment‌ ‌2‌,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌12:00‌ :‌ Marketplaces are notoriously hard to start. Do you bring the buyers or the sellers first? But once they get started, they can be a goldmine... and that's a pro...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Lloyed Lobo ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌ :‌ ‌ ‌There are a lot of ways to grow a business. Many people use product-led growth or sales and marketing-led growth. But what about community-led growth? ‌Lloyed Lobo shares how he grew his business using his community. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Kevin Flynn ,‌ ‌‌ starting‌ ‌at‌ 23:15 :‌ ‌ ‌ I’ve been using Zoho One for many years to run my busines...

What Is 'Awkwardly Confident'? Our next guest says awkwardness is a secret weapon for risk-taking at work. Henna Pryor, who is a Professional Executive Coach + Workplace Performance Expert, is here to share her tips on being the bravest you. Henna Pryor is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. H...

We don’t often talk about how religion and politics affect small businesses on this show, but we are in this episode—especially in light of current events and an upcoming election. Who better to discuss this with than my small business colleague, Brian Moran. Brian Moran is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their objectives and run better businesses. He is the founder and CEO of the commu...

Startups are now buying properties and attracting first-time real estate investors to purchase shares of homes. Who is this good for? Our next guest, Amanda Hoover, wrote an article about this in one of the most recent issues of Wired Magazine called "Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People" at WIRED.com. We discuss the motivations behind investing in these startups, the proposition for cust...

We’re celebrating episode #750 of the Small Business Radio Show with Scott Jordan, the CEO of SCOTTeVEST , who was on the very first episode on July 1st, 2008. He discusses his 20+ year entrepreneurial journey, including his controversial Shark Tank episode and becoming the first clothing company to use the internet as their sole form of distribution. We also share a special tribute to all our ama...