The Small Business Surgeon

You've all got a dream. You all have something you're working to accomplish. But you refuse to commit to it because you feel you aren't good enough. The ONLY way you'll ever get good enough, is to commit to it. It's the world's most fucked up seesaw and today we're talking about how to get off.

Today’s guest came about as someone I met back in last December. She’s been a huge influence on me and the organic marketing side of my businesses. She’s the author of “The Lady CEO”, and the owner of Midwest Insurance Solutions, please welcome to the show, Jessica Stroud . Get her book, "The Lady CEO" on Amazon Connect with her on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jessica.stroud.1 Instagram: htt...

The past 18 months have been some of the strangest that I, as well as the rest of the world, have ever experienced. It's made the use of internet marketing even more important than it already was. It showed us the importance of rallying together and supporting one another. It's taught us all to improvise, to adapt, and to overcome in the face of adversity.

How do you maintain a balance with your clients where you’re there for them when they need you but you still have time for yourself? Let’s talk about that. She’s an Apex member, a fitness coach, and the CEO of One Habit. Please welcome to the show, Brittany Zell. Connect with her on social here: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.zell.10

Accountability is a funny thing. As an entrepreneur, you’re accountable to no one but yourself. Yet you’re held accountable by everyone. Let’s talk about that.

How much adversity can be overcome solely based on work ethic? That’s the topic of this week’s Small Business Surgeon podcast. He’s an immigrant, he dropped out of high school, and he’s struggled with drug addiction, yet he’s on top of the entrepreneurial world. Please welcome to the show, Jonathan Briseño. Check out his podcast, HG Living, available on all streaming platforms.

“It is your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude.” I love some good alliteration, don’t y’all? Today’s episode is about your attitude, and how to be more positive in your day-to-day life.

From broken home, to jail at 18, to moving to Seattle with $100 in his pocket, based on every metric out there, Erik shouldn't have been successful. Yet he is. In today's episode of the podcast, Erik Allen walks takes us down his path of failure after failure to the point he's at today. He's the host of the Top Rated MMA podcasts as well as the Erik Allen Show.

What do your core values look like? How have they changed from when you started your business? Your core values and those of your company are going to change as time passes and that's the sign of a growing and successful business.

In this episode, I sit down with Zachary Clevenger as he delves into his past failures and how they helped shape his current business ventures. Zachary co-owns Duck Dens and runs the IDMS Podcast aimed at manufacturers. He talks about the entire manufacturing process from the conceptual phase, through the developmental process, and finally marketing and selling your product.

How often do you feel like you don't have enough time? I can promise that you do. In today's episode, I talk about taking control and owning your time.

Today I’m joined by Chris Swartz, managing partner of First Choice Mortgage Advisors as well as the host of the Fuel Podcast . Join us as we discuss the current state of the real estate market, Zillow’s impact on the industry as a whole, and what makes each of our services different than “Big Real Estate.”

In this episode, I talk about hitting rock bottom. From watching some of my closest friends read it, to dealing with it myself.

In this episode, I’m joined by the creator of the 5 in 1 Marketing Method, the host of the New World Marketing Order Podcast, and the Chief Marketing Officer at Pro-Choice Network, Billy Batt.

How to Live Like an Entrepreneur. This episode was recorded at our live event for BCS Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. If you're not in that Facebook group, you should join it.

Today I’m joined by Jon DeGroff. Managing Principal at DeGroff Financial and fellow Apex member. He specializes in teaching entrepreneurs and everyday people to build and protect their wealth. Check out Degroff Financial here: https://www.degrofffinancial.com Join his Facebook group, Cash Flow Pros here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cashflowpros

Raising Prices. Plus a little bonus behind the scenes action ;)

Today I'm joined by Jonathan Lautermilch. He's the owner of Smart Shark , Fit Pro Collective, and he's an Apex Executive. Be sure to check him out on Facebook and follow along with all the great content he's putting out.

Setting Goals

Today I'm joined by Matthew Kondrup. AKA Matty K El Capitan. He's the President/Owner of The Matty K Travel Group. Check his business out at https://mattyktravelgroup.com/

Count the wins. Try to be positive and make the best out of the worst.

Today I sit down with Mike Claudio host of the Big Stud Sales Podcast and the owner and founder of Win Rate Consulting . Mike takes us down his path from flunking out of college, through cutting his teeth in retail sales, and finally landing in the realm of remodeling and entrepreneurship.

What are you waiting for? What's keeping you from accomplishing your goals?

In this episode, I sat down with Jamie Hyde. He's the owner of a media company, does consulting for entrepreneurs and small business owners, and he's a fellow apex member. Check out his website and his facebook group .

The 21 Rules of Money. Learn to manage your finances responsibly, accumulate multiple streams of income, and start buying your time back.