The Small Business School Podcast

Thank you for joining me on this next episode of the School For Small Business podcast! If trying to understand or even talking about the numbers behind your business scares you, then this is the episode for you! Today I cover the 3 biggest reasons that hold people back when looking at business finances and how to take that next step! After working with thousands of business owners, I know that so...

Welcome back small business owners! Let’s welcome guest Martina Morton to the podcast! Having spent many years in traditional accounting roles, Martina noticed that business owners needed more than just their annual filings, but guidance, education and coaching too. Now Martina is the co-founder of Grow CPA , a digital accounting firm with a mission to empower Canadian business owners with the fin...

Thank you for joining me on this next episode of the School For Small Business podcast! I’m back from a holiday trip and pumped to share with you today all about a helpful concept I’ve used when it comes to scaling my business! I think if more business owners considered this it would make growing and expanding successfully a lot smoother! So join me as I discuss: • 5:04 - Picking function over fas...

Welcome back small business owners! On this episode we invite guest Helen Thacker to the podcast! Helen has been a solo entrepreneur for 19 years, building award-winning, six-figure businesses from scratch both inside and outside of the corporate world. Her successful career has included financial recruitment and network marketing and now she is fulfilling her passion as a sought-after Sales and S...

Thank you for joining me on the next episode of the School For Small Business podcast! In this solo episode I am going to be sharing all about how to make an income in your business while maintaining your impact, heart and customer connections!  Sometimes as business owners we can fall into the trap of thinking we can only make money if we give up the soul of our business or we’ll only succeed fin...

Welcome back small business owners! On the podcast today, we welcome guest Regina Lawrence! Regina is a retired lawyer turned soulful business coach, social media marketer, breathworker, sound medicine practitioner and so much more! She owns 3 businesses and has made it her mission to empower others to learn how to tap into the success and greatness that they already possess within! Regina created...

Thank you for joining me on the next episode of the School For Small Business podcast! After recently coming back from an incredible Mastermind and sitting in a room with a small group of amazing high level entrepreneurs, I’m going to be sharing with you the most significant highlights of things I learned and how I think it will change my business positively! In this episode I dive into a variety...

Welcome back small business owners! Let’s welcome guest Lex Roman to the podcast! A former Silicon Valley growth designer turned small biz growth marketer, Lex has been crafting winning conversion strategies for major companies since 2010. She popularized the term “growth design” and built a community of over 1400 practitioners that’s still growing called Growth Designers. Now, she’s on a mission...

Thank you for joining me on the next episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! Our next guest on the podcast is Anita Parker! Anita is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, restaurant owner, social seller and Host of Wine, Women & Well-Being Fort Mcmurray. She believes in community empowerment, advocacy and helping others to create choice and freedom in their lives by leading with love! Joi...

Welcome back small business owners! On the podcast today, we welcome guest Haley Dagan! Haley is the founder and CEO of The Written World, a copywriting and content creation agency, serving small businesses and creative services agencies across the U.S. and Canada. After losing her corporate job during the pandemic in hospitality marketing, instead of looking at other corporate marketing positions...

Thank you for joining me on the next episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! Today we are going to be talking all about franchising. Buying a franchise, being a part of one or franchising your own business. With my 15 years of experience in accounting, I’ve been asked questions on this topic numerous times and wanted to share how my thoughts on franchising can be implemented into mindshi...

Welcome back small business owners! On this episode we invite guest Inbal Claudio to the podcast! Inbal is a successful entrepreneur, passionate about helping women looking to grow their business! She is the business owner of Goldwick Candles and the founder of Like Minded Collective, a free social networking platform for women entrepreneurs to build relationships, amplify their business and learn...

Thank you for joining us on the next episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! In this solo episode, I’ll discuss how concepts I’ve learned from my experience with sitting on a board for an organization, agency or Fortune 500 company can be valuable to your small business! At first glance you might not think this will apply to you, but I’ve kept this episode short, sweet and to the point s...

Welcome back small business owners! Today on this episode we invite Jessica Burgio to the podcast! After 22 years as a hair stylist and eventually salon owner, Jessica is passionate about building up creative small businesses, beauty professionals and accidental entrepreneurs in helping them understand what it looks like to embrace their roles and goals! An author and podcaster, Jessica loves divi...

Thank you for joining us on this next episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! I’m excited to bring you this solo episode where I discuss what it’s like to leave behind a successful business, to be on the other side of it and the lessons I’ve learned along the way! The foundation of my business mindset has always been to ultimately do more and better for people, so it has certainly been a...

Welcome back small business owners! Our next guest on the podcast is Jackie Serviss! Jackie is a seasoned Human Resources Executive and Certified Executive Coach (CEC), with over a decade of assisting leaders in aligning people strategies and talent acquisition best practices to scale their organization. With a passion for driving sustainable business growth through the power of people, Jackie is...

Thank you for joining us on this second weekly episode of the School For Small Business Podcast!  I’m excited to introduce our next guest, Lisa Webb! A CEO, author and traveler just to name a few, Lisa has spent a decade of her adult life rebuilding her community, networking, and finding sisterhood all over the world, chronicling her journey through books and blogging. Lisa’s global experiences we...

Welcome back small business owners! On this week’s episode we invite guest Sarah Jansel! Sarah is the CEO of Jansel & Co, where she and her team build, brand, and grow awesome websites on Shopify and Kajabi. Combined with having worked 20 years in business operations and as a Shopify store owner, Sarah took these passions to a new level by using that knowledge to help clients get products and...

Thank you for joining us on this second weekly episode of the School For Small Business Podcast!  Today I am thrilled to bring you this solo episode on 2 things that are so near to my heart; being a parent and a business owner! Over the years I have discovered 5 major lessons I want to share with you that can be applicable to both areas. I believe these can have a great impact on having a better b...

Welcome back small business owners! On this week’s episode of the podcast, we invite guest Matthew Allyn! With a background in engineering and a love of fitness and creative marketing, Matthew helps business owners step into their power as leaders online. He coaches others to uncover their values, what they stand for and how to turn it into clear content on social media for their ideal clients! So...

Thank you for joining us on the 5th episode of The School For Small Business Podcast! Today, we welcome to the podcast our guest, Laura Sinclair! Laura is a business mentor, social media coach and the owner of a social media marketing agency - The LJ Social Agency . Combining her experience in the corporate marketing world and her time as a small business gym owner, Laura loves helping Moms succes...

Welcome back business owners and thank you for joining us on the next episode of The School For Small Business Podcast!  Have you stopped to ask yourself, what does my business really need? What do I need as a leader in my business, or where should I invest my energy? In my 15 years of experience in working with entrepreneurs, I’ve been able to see the ins, the outs and the behind the scenes of ru...

Welcome back to the next episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! My guest today is Kimberley Valerie! Kimberley is an ambitious and energetic “serial entrepreneur”. She has started and sold many successful businesses, and currently operates 3 with her husband! Being in the corporate world as a social worker for over 12 years, Kimberley has taken her passion for human behavior and crisis...

Thank you for joining us on the second episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! Today my guest is the amazing Kristina Bartold! Kristina is the CEO of the Social Snippet, a social media agency with the focus on helping businesses build their online digital communities! She is passionate about helping people market their dreams and goals! As small business owners, we can’t avoid social med...

Welcome to the first episode of the School For Small Business Podcast! This is a place where small business owners can come to learn the keys to business on their own terms, especially if you’ve ever called yourself an accidental entrepreneur!  I’m your host Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience building my business to 7 figures. Understanding the highs and lows of entrepr...