The Void

In this episode, David goes solo! Mitch is on a short vacation in Colorado with his family. Dave brings some value with a discussion about the strengths of relationships you have in business. Without relationships, your business will fail. So you have to invest in those relationships if you want to have a successful business. Your business will live, thrive, or die by the strength of those relatio...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss the four stages of a person's business journey. Those stages are Sales, Self Employed, CEO, and Investor. We’ll talk about how you have to understand the four stages before you start so that you can set expectations accordingly. If you start a business without knowing this natural flow, it can result in burnout and fatigue as you become overwhelmed with too...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss how to best manage the relationships you have with your customers. If you want to streamline your booking, scheduling, invoicing, and all the other pieces of information you gather from your customers, you’re going to need a good Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) to do that. We will deep dive into what a good CRM can do and how you can use the i...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss when limiting your losses might actually be a win. We also discuss how some people find motivation from past trauma but where do you find motivation when you’ve led a normal life? Finally, we discuss when’s the best time to plan for next year. And it’s not during the week between Christmas and New Years! If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the Christmas party Mitch and his wife threw for their team. We also talk about how to deal with customers who have dementia. Finally we discuss the commercialization of Christmas and how to deal with the stresses of the holiday season. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for l...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about how to deal with random failure. We also talk about how stupid New Years Resolutions are. Lastly, we discuss how Dave thinks Mitch’s wife wears the pants. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! FieldPulse is the Official Field...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the best way to handle problems. We also talk about how to fail faster and learn quicker. Finally, we discuss how to communicate with your spouse as you’re developing your plans and your vision for your business. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for...

In this episode, Mitch sits down with his son Mason and they discuss how Mason started his very own mowing business. Mason explains how he started with a borrowed snow shovel and worked his way up to owning a Bad Boy Mower. As adults, we tend to overcomplicate things. Watch and listen as a kid explains just how easy success can be. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss 15 Uncomfortable truths about life. We saw these posted on Instagram and decided to share them here. Some might not mean much to you. Others might hit home pretty hard. Check them out. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss the joys of deer season. We share a few stories of our luck or lack thereof in the field. We also discuss stress and how we can sometimes bring that onto ourselves. Finally, we talk about how car dealers have changed tactics in the last few years. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Than...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss the midterm elections and their impact on you. We also talk about the recent Powerball Jackpot and we dream about what we’d do if we won. We also discuss Missouri’s list of the highest demand jobs and how 85% of them require ZERO college. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for li...

In this episode, Mitch and David discuss a topic that was inspired by Brad Lea. Brad has a unique ability to simplify things and deliver massive action as a result. Mitch had a chance to listen to him speak and we tell a story that Brad told and we apply it to business. We also discuss a very real list of financial surprises that Mitch is encountering with his business. We go voer what led up to t...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about focus and how important it is to direct that focus on what you want rather than what you don't. We also discuss when it’s appropriate to sue someone and when you should chalk it up as a loss and just move on. Finally, we discuss getting over your fear of trying new things. Mitch talks about a real life example of trying something new and how it’s been a...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about how to stay motivated once you begin to see some success. We also discuss the parallels of the recent roughing the passer penalties in the NFL and how they compare to business. We dabble onto the PayPal controversy a bit. And finally, we talk about the importance of staying informed so you’re not totally clueless as to what’s going on around you. If you...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about when is the right time to get out of your garage and get into a shop. We discuss how to handle certain employee requests as your company is growing. And we look into global affairs around the world and what it might mean for us here at home. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the benefits of providing options to your customers and how it allows them to buy at a level they’re comfortable with. We also talk about what happens when you get cheap leads, and it’s not pretty. Finally we give our thoughts on the supposed looming recession. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@Mitc...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the point in your business where you’ll need to start paying for marketing and advertising. It will happen once you grow large enough. It’s also essential if you want to grow as fast as possible. We also talk about the importance of implementation. Ideas are nothing unless you put a plan in place and act on them. So don’t wait until tomorrow, implement t...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about who is entitled to be successful. We talk about the importance of core values. And we breakdown our reactions to a wild round of NFL games. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about what it takes to win in business during the shoulder seasons. So don’t let them scare you away from self employment. We also discuss some important decisions you’ll need to make regarding finances. Finally we discuss our thoughts on the student loan bailouts. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchS...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about what it might take to bring America back on course. It might not even be possible at this point but we discuss what it might take. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the evolution of business relationships. As you grow and evolve as a person and as a business, you’ll learn that your relationships will also grow and evolve. It’s perfectly normal to transition through relationships to stay on the cutting edge of growth. You owe it to yourself to recognize when a relationship is nearing its end and when it’s time to mov...

In this episode, Mitch and David talk about the importance of time management and where you spend that time. Time is the one resource that will run out. So we must use it wisely if we want to get the most out of life. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Mitch and David dine into what makes up a great customer experience and what can make a horrible customer experience. You have the power to make the customers experience whatever you want it to be. So choose wisely. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Mitch and David play catch-up since David was out for a while. We open with some funny stories and close with some perspective on today’s political climate. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show!