Jackie Zach
TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS
TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS is a podcast for business owners to get answers to the most important questions about owning and running a successful business. Hosted by Jackie Zach, Certified Business Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee, and Mike McKay, Partner and Certified Business & Executive Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee. We have almost 70 years of combined business experience.
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Episodes
Reasons why construction related companies fail 07.07.2026 16:20
Listen as we discuss several of the 6 reasons construction companies fail, according to Kendall Jones from ConstructConnect. https://www.constructconnect.com/blog/6-reasons-why-construction-companies-fail Do you see some of these in your company? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://acti...
7 Most Common financial mistakes in construction companies 23.06.2026 20:39
Listen as we discuss the 7 common financial mistakes construction companies make according to Bradford Park at Preferred CFO. Link: https://preferredcfo.com/insights/7-most-common-financial-mistakes-construction-companies-make Are you making some of these and need help? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy c...
Turning Knowledge into Value 16.06.2026 9:33
If everything you know about your business is in your head and not written somewhere your business is losing it's value. If it is in your head and not written down it is not useful and you will not get paid when you go to sell your business. Do you want to turn your knowledge into value for your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities...
Excuses for Poor performance 09.06.2026 16:27
Our employees are not performing to our expectations and we blame them. Could it be that we are making excuses for our leadership skills? We vastly underestimate how long it takes to learn things yet we expect our employees to know it right away. We just wing things with no systems. Does this sound like you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the oppo...
How to Create C players 02.06.2026 15:15
Listen as we discuss what happens when we hire A players who become C players. Are you creating C players by the things you're doing? Would you like to create A players? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com/da...
You're Either the Hero or the Villain 26.05.2026 10:56
A lot of business owners want to ride in on a white horse and solve all the problems. It turns out that great employees want to solve their own problems and consider you the villain because you're not allowing them to solve their own problems. Are you the hero in your business or are your employees? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your...
Misunderstanding how business works 19.05.2026 10:49
At its core, a business gets leads, converts leads, delivers service or products, retains customers, pays bills and has profit at the end. The misunderstanding is that, as the owner of the business, you have to do everything. Does this sound like you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://ac...
Mindset Truth Bomb 12.05.2026 14:56
According to Keith Gilmore, we don't actually care what people think about us. We care about what we think they think about us. We use this idea as an excuse why we should or should not do something. Are you worried about what you think others think about you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today!...
When a $50 problem becomes a $500 problem 11.05.2026 10:12
Listen as we discuss what happens when a $50 problem becomes a $500 problem. Most of us don't even know we're doing it. Do you see yourself and your company in these scenarios. Are you losing money or leaving money on the table because you are turning a $50 problem into a $500 problem and want someone to take a look? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the...
What is business coaching 05.05.2026 20:26
How does coaching work? How does it feel? What is the difference between coaching and consulting. How can coaching be a competitive advantage for you? Is coaching for you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.c...
The Messy Middle 28.04.2026 11:12
The messy middle is the point where you shift from doing things to having a staff. Listen as we discuss the challenges of the messy middle Are you in the messy middle of your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actionc...
Does rejection equal failure 21.04.2026 15:54
Rejection does not equal failure. Intellectually we understand that not everyone will like us. Emotionally, it feels like rejection and failure. Are you struggling with the feeling of failure? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https...
My business grew now what do I do with my time? 14.04.2026 17:18
My business has grown, I'm no longer doing the doing. What do I do with my time? What is my role now? Listen as we discuss. Does this sound like you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com/daily-dose/ Sign up t...
Changes at $5 million in revenue 07.04.2026 12:49
What are the changes that a company goes through when they get to $5 million in revenue? What has to happen is a different version of an organization chart because the owner is still doing some of the jobs vs working on strategy and culture. If things don't change you will then start to go backwards and revenue will slip. Does this sound like you? Take advantage of a complimentary business s...
Big Company Disease 31.03.2026 14:56
The average life expectancy of a Fortune 500 company is 19 years. Companies as small as $2-3 million have lost track of how they grow. What percentage are you spending on growth? Things like training, marketing etc. Listen as we discuss how investing in people can prevent big company disease Do you feel like your company has big company disease? Take advantage of a complimentary business s...
Earned Freedom 24.03.2026 13:55
What is earned freedom of owning a business? Most owners want freedom first without setting up systems and people to run the systems. Without systems and people to run them, there is no way to attain that freedom. Want to earn your freedom in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! ht...
A Rant About Dumb Things People Do 17.03.2026 18:10
Today we're going to rant about dumb things people do and talk about what we can do differently and questions to ask ourselves. Are you ready to break through to reach your goals? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoach...
Fear of Success 10.03.2026 15:14
Listen as we discuss the fear of success and how it sabotages us attaining our goals. Are you ready to break through the fear of success? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com/daily-dose/ Sign up today! 12-Week...
What will you do differently this year 03.03.2026 9:32
What will you do differently this year vs years past. The odds are nothing. Listen as we discuss to get different results we need to do something different or change our thinking or both. Are you ready to do something different to get the results you want? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! h...
Planting vs Harvesting 24.02.2026 11:39
Have you planted your seeds for this year last October/November? If not, planting now will give you something to harvest. It takes time to harvest your marketing strategies. Hunting strategies are quick turnarounds, farming strategies are more long term. It is important to have a mixture of both. Need to figure out your hunting and farming strategies? Take advantage of a complimentary b...
Have you given up on your dreams and goals already 17.02.2026 18:27
Today is a reality check. We all have plans and are excited for a new year of possibilities. It is now mid-February and many people have already given up on your goals and dreams for the year Have you given up on your dreams and goals for 2026? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://acti...
What will people think? 10.02.2026 20:17
How often do we worry about what other people will think. Learn why we are concerned with what others think and what can we do about it. Do you want to stop worrying about what others think? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://a...
Marketing Lessons From Popeye 03.02.2026 21:27
Listen as we discuss the marketing lessons that you can learn from Popeye. Are you ready to apply the lessons from Popeye to your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com/daily-dose/ Sign up today! 12-We...
Decoy Pricing 27.01.2026 9:30
Decoy pricing is model to nudge people to where you want them to go. Example: Basic, Pro, Elite pricing on software. Want to learn how decoy pricing can help your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com...
Behavioral Economics 20.01.2026 12:59
Behavioral economics is what people do versus what they say they will do in purchasing behavior. Do you understand the behavioral economics in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! Book a strategy call today! https://actioncoachwi.com/contact-us/ Daily Dose of Business: https://actioncoachwi.com/daily-dose/ Si...
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