The Small Business School Podcast

Small Business School! Today I’m excited to be joined by Ronica Cleary, an award-winning publicist and the Founder & CEO of Cleary Strategies, a full service public relations agency. Cleary Strategies provides public relations, media placements, and crisis management to leaders and corporations. Ronica and I are diving into the world of media, PR, and the art of getting your small business vis...

Hey, Small Business School community! As we hit the midpoint of February, let's talk about the resolutions and goals we set at the start of the year. Ever wondered why some changes don't stick? In today’s episode we explore why we resist change and the brain's role in seeking instant gratification in order to overcome the quick-fix mentality! Topics Covered: Unraveling the mystery o...

Hey Small Business School family! Today I am bringing you installment two of "The Boardroom" series. The heart of this series is to help you better understand how to be the CEO of your business with actionable advice. Today we are walking about how to get clear on your intentions and then track them in your business! Here's the lowdown: Topics Covered: Unpacking the CEO advantage an...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I'm so thrilled to share a conversation with two other amazing Canadian entrepreneurs, Jamie Francis and Dayle Sheehan, who bring two different perspectives on entrepreneurship to the table. Sisters Jamie and Dayle are both best-selling authors and podcast hosts. Jamie is the owner of six businesses and Dayle is an interior and website designer, wi...

Hey Small Business School enthusiasts! Staci Millard here, and today we're diving into a hot topic; burning it all down, the ultimate business pivot. Is it the right time for you to hard pivot? Do you have any other options? We dive straight into it in this episode. Topics Covered: The importance of thoughtful planning when considering a major pivot in your business.  Challenging the notion o...

Small Business School! I am so excited to be bringing you a new series called "The Boardroom" series. These are short, workshop style episodes that will bring you CEO level strategy for your business. They will include thought provoking questions, weekly activities and more! Today we are diving into how to develop a CEO advantage on your business and the advantages that can come from an...

Hey Small Business School! Today I'm joined by Amy Auble, a mastermind in sustainable business marketing. Amy owns Alpine Start Media, a digital agency that manages social media and email for sustainably driven brands. She also co-owns Jelt, a B Corporation that sells belts made from recycled plastic. We crossed paths at the Business Breakthrough event, and I instantly fell in love with her a...

In today's episode of Small Business School, we dive into ‘Profit First’, a method designed to transform the way you handle your business expenses. I am breaking down the core concepts from Mike Michalowicz's phenomenal book, emphasizing the importance of setting limits and strategically managing your finances. Let's get into it! Topics Covered: Profit First; the method of allocatin...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today's episode is a powerhouse of insights as we dive into the world of boosting visibility with the incredible Jessica Abo. ​​Jessica is a sought-after media trainer, award-winning journalist, and best-selling author. She started her public speaking career when she was 15 years old and uses her 20-plus years of TV news experience to help her clients sh...

Hey Small Business Squad! Have you ever found yourself wondering why your actions in business aren't yielding the results you desire? Well, you're not alone. Today, we're diving into a game-changing skill for success: seeing things through. It's not just about making decisions; it's about understanding the ripples and consequences of those decisions. Whether it's boos...

Welcome back to Small Business School! I'm thrilled to dive into today's conversation with the incredible Courtney Spritzer, co-founder of the Entreprenista Network. Courtney shares her journey from the corporate world to co-founding SocialFly, an innovative social media marketing agency, and later launching Entreprenista, a community and media company. In this episode, we explore key in...

Hey Small Business School! I am so excited for today’s conversation with Dawn Taylor. Dawn is a trauma, business, and life coach and known as an “ass kicker and hope giver”. She is also the host of the Taylor Way Talks podcast, that digs into the topics that no one is willing to talk about. In today’s episode we are discussing how our trauma affects our business and personal lives, so let’s get in...

Welcome back to Small Business School! I'm thrilled to be chatting with Kelsey Kloss today! Kelsey is the CEO of Kloss Creatives, which positions companies as lasting industry thought leaders through powerful PR, social media, and branding. Previously, she was a national magazine editor for brands like Good Housekeeping, ELLE Decor, and Reader’s Digest. Kelsey's background in journalism...

Hey there, Small Business School! I am so pumped for today's episode with the incredible Jean Luc Boissonneault, a serial entrepreneur, author, and international speaker. Starting with nothing, he built successful multi-million dollar businesses and he discovered a blueprint for helping small business owners go from putting out fires all day to building a well oiled machine, which is now the...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Danielle Joworski. Danielle is the Creator and Host of The C-Suite on Rogers TV and a business mentor for small business programs. Danielle works to help female founders and entrepreneurs to up-level their presence from her own personal business experience. She's a disruptor sharing #visibilitytruths and normalizi...

Hey Small Business Squad! In the last solo session ( Episode 106 ), we went deep into profit patterns in businesses, so today we're taking it up a notch and tackling the question, who should be your first hire? There’s lots of different opinions on this, so let’s get into it! Topics Covered: Hiring for personal help vs. business growth. It's not just about getting help; it's about e...

Hey Small Business School fam! Today we are diving into the world of talent optimization with the incredible Rebecca Hogan. Rebecca is the visionary founder of MarkahVida, a master coach in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a talent optimization partner with Predictive Index. Rebekah's unique blend of scientific knowledge and hands-on experience positions her as a sought-after expert in...

On today’s episode of Small Business School, I am joined by the remarkable Shirley Chock, known as "The Stressbender”. Shirley is a Tai Chi expert and the owner of Aiping Tai Chi. With a degree in economics, Shirley combines her financial acumen with her mastery of Tai Chi. She is the former U.S. Women’s National Champion for Tai Chi as well as the former Working Mother Magazine’s Working Mot...

Welcome back to Small Business School! I'm thrilled about today's episode because we're diving deep into the heart of your business: Profit. Don’t ignore this episode because you think you know what profit is! Stay with me, it’s more than crunching numbers; it's understanding the patterns and relationships between! Topics Covered: Profit isn't just about revenue and expens...

Welcome back to Small Business School! I am beyond excited for today’s episode because it's hands down the most fun one yet! In today’s episode I am joined by Andrea Parker and Mel Mills. Andrea is a former police detective, and Mel Mills is a former professional hockey player. They are co founders and coaches for influential leaders looking to have more fun in the day-to-day. They believe th...

Small Business School! Today we are closing out our Year In Review series with our last episode of 2023! I'm diving into my top lessons learned for 2023 and my vision for an amazing 2024. Join me in asking "Why not me?", in the new year! Topics Covered: The balance between too much and too little visibility is key. Navigating the world of connections. What it looks like to say &apos...

Hey Small Business School! To wrap up 2023 we’re doing a series of solo episodes reflecting on the year and setting concrete goals heading into 2024! In this episode, going over how to plan for 2024 in order to make it your best year yet! Topics Covered: Reflect on Your Vision. Where do you want to be at the start of 2025? Feel it, breathe it. Is it financial freedom? Time freedom? Or a mix? Let t...

Hey Small Business School! To wrap up 2023 I wanted to do a series of solo episodes this week reflecting on the year and setting concrete goals heading into 2024 so we all get off on the right foot! In this episode, I'm breaking down my personal process of reflecting on the year! Topics Covered: Reflecting on Your Wins. Celebrating the victories, big and small. Let's acknowledge the mile...

Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode I am sitting down with two great friends and fellow Business Breakthrough Canada leaders Kristina Bartold-Sorgota and Steve Fleiszer! Our conversation surrounds reflections that we had from an event we hosted in September for business owners to come together and learn from one another! Topics Covered: The value of community and collaboration,...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of The School Small Business Podcast by welcoming back my first-ever podcast guest, Kristina Bartold-Sorgota. Kristina is the Co-Founder of The Social Snippet, a Social Media and Podcasting agency and she is an expert in building community online and in person! In this episode we're celebrating this milestone, diving...