The Water Trough- We can't make you drink, but we will make you think!

Send us Fan Mail This episode was originally published in March of 2023. We were coming out of COVID and work at home was very popular, and yet it was a bone of contention for some. In the current environment, the work from home concept remains popular among workers, but the contentious disagreement extends from the boardroom to the White House. I think it's a good time to take another look a...

Send us Fan Mail In times of uncertainty, employee engagement and commitment are essential to ensure business viability. Anchor your business by fostering a dedicated workforce! Learn how employee engagement and commitment can transform productivity and loyalty in our new podcast episode. 

Send us Fan Mail Ever been told 'No' and felt disheartened? It's time to change that mindset! Join Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor, at The Water Trough as he shows you how to embrace the power of 'No' for your business success. #Business Success #Business Strategies

Send us Fan Mail Is your hiring strategy holding back your business potential? Join me at The Water Trough as I explore how strategic hiring can drive growth and innovation. Dive into the three types of hires and discover which approach best suits your business. #SmallBusiness #StrategicHiring

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly putting out workplace fires? Tune in to The Water Trough to learn how to identify and extinguish those disruptive flames before they grow! Listen now with Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor. #WorkplaceWellness #BusinessTips

Send us Fan Mail Navigating integrity isn't just about doing business right; it's about doing business *your* way. Tune in as Ed Drozda, the Small Business Doctor discusses the vital role of personal values in entrepreneurship. #BusinessValues #Leadership

Send us Fan Mail Leaders inspire, motivate, and sometimes avoid problems – just like Betty the ostrich! Explore leadership uniquely with Ed Drozda, on the latest episode of The Water Trough. What can an ostrich teach you? #LeadershipInsights 

Send us Fan Mail Seeking support isn't a sign of weakness—it's a strategy for success! Listen to our latest episode of The Water Trough as we dive into the benefits of asking for help in business. Let's redefine strength together. #SupportNetwork #BusinessAdvice #PodcastRecommendation

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever battled imposter syndrome or chased a dream that seemed impossible? Join us as Yemi Sekoni shares her powerful story of resilience and passion in the evolving fashion industry. Don't miss this episode! #Entrepreneurship #FashionIndustry

Send us Fan Mail Can your business thrive amidst unpredictability? Join Ed Drozda on 'The Water Trough' as he explores how to leverage government and environmental changes to your benefit. Let's build healthier businesses together!  #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAdvice

Send us Fan Mail Excited or uncertain about AI? Join me as I reflect on the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and businesses. Discover how we can embrace technology without losing our human touch. #Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #Business"

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Send us Fan Mail Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor discusses the impact of aggressive selling tactics on customer relationships. Sharing a personal experience with a lawn care service, he highlights how persistent up-selling and harassment can damage a company's reputation. Emphasizing the need for businesses to maintain control over their sales practices, he warns against ignoring problem...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Water Trough,' Ed Drozda, the Small Business Doctor, revisits a previous discussion on the relationship between power and leadership.  Ed emphasizes the importance of reflecting on different leadership styles and the power they wield.  Ed urges both leaders and followers to critically assess their roles and motivations to ensure positive outcomes....

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the essentials of marketing with the latest episode of "The Water Trough"! We're discussing the power of asking the right questions and managing feedback to fuel growth. Tune in today! #smallbusiness #marketingtips #business growth #managefeedback  

Send us Fan Mail 🏢 Ready to turn your business ideas into reality? 🌟 Listen to the latest episode of The Water Trough as we dive into the importance of a solid business plan with Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor. Let's make your business dreams happen!  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Water Trough,' hosted by Ed Drozda, the Small Business Doctor, Ed provides guidance for individuals contemplating starting a business. He emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and establishing a solid foundation, including vetting ideas with trusted individuals and seeking their emotional support. Ed outlines the significance of creating...

Send us Fan Mail We like to think there’s a sharp dividing line between our personal lives and our professional lives, but we can’t escape that we are human beings dealing with other human beings at work. In this cast, I talk with Charles H. Green about how to deal with that fact in positive ways. Charlie is now semi-retired, and shifting his focus a bit in his new LinkedIn Newsletter "Breaki...

Send us Fan Mail Culture is the glue that supports the formation of synergy, in the workplace. I don't need to tell you how important synergy in the workplace is. Without it, we'd have a really difficult time getting things done effectively. If at all.

Send us Fan Mail Culture is the sort of thing we take for granted. It exists, whether or not we sense it or understand it. It is at the core of every business, successful or not, and while our ability to manage it is limited, we had best know it well. How well do you know your business culture? Is it working for you?

Send us Fan Mail Even the best laid plans can fail to come to fruition. It happens to all of us all the the time, and for most of us it is quite upsetting. But it is part of life and most of the time we cause more damage by worrying about it! Interested in being a guest on my podcast? Shoot me an email at ed@thesmallbizdoctor.com. I'd love to chat with you.  If you like what you hear, share i...

Send us Fan Mail I am an educator and  small business owner.  I was always confident that being business savvy made me a better educator. Being an educator also has the potential to make us better business people. It is easier than you might think. 

Send us Fan Mail Building and maintaining a business is tough. There are times when you might feel as if you are on a hamster wheel. I know my hamsters loved that wheel but how about you? Unless you consider this exercise, perhaps it's time to take another look at that wheel.

Send us Fan Mail Join me and my guest Danielle Inman as we discuss the importance of passion, persistence, and pioneering in the making of an entrepreneur. For anyone wondering if this path is for you, this inspirational story will definitely get your creative curiosity going.  Danielle is a passionate force for animal welfare, conservation, and veterinary medicine. She's a featured fixture o...