Tom Ossa

Work Smarter, Not Harder!

Business EN ↓ 194 episodes

Get stuff done at work, be effective, get motivated, and maybe even have a few laughs.

Author

Tom Ossa

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Business

Podcast website

rocklandweb.com

Latest episode

Apr 24, 2025

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Episodes

Name Your Company Right. 01.07.2021

Don't make your business name too complicated. Make it something to which your target market can relate.

Never be on Tilt - Part II 19.06.2021

In this episode I conclude my soul search, and refrain from doing something that would have been nefarious toward a competitor. Win with honor.

How to take a step back from negative stuff. 17.06.2021

Yup.

Steve Jobs versus Bill Gates part 3 04.06.2021

In this again 5 minute episode, I conclude the series on is series on Bill Gates versus Steve Jobs's marketing style, and how it is important for you to choose the right mix of horizontal or vertical marketing and business integration for your company.

Bill Gates v. Steve Jobs II: What is your Style? 28.05.2021

Yesterday we talked about the differences between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs business model styles. Today we tie it up, and ask you to consider what your own particular business style is. When you know it, you can develop it out in a more meaningful way for your end user customers.

Bill Gates v. Steve Jobs Revisited 27.05.2021

In this episode, we revisit the business models of 2 legendary figures in the early stages of computer software development.

Business Evolution Sidenote: The Rule of Three 14.05.2021

In this episode, I detail how one can instantly bring together a compelling message within a presentation, using the rule of three - identifying three main points, and prioritizing them for delivering them to an audience of any size, in a short period of time. ⏲️

Business Evolution Process - Market Dominating Position, More Taglines 11.05.2021

I kind of went off on a tangent today, due to a person that took advantage of my time. Hey, sometimes you just gotta get it off your chest. Today's episode is about that.

Business Evolution Process: Trying Different Taglines 10.05.2021

In this episode, we talk about the trevails and time commitment to finding a really good tagline, that doesn't offend your target market, but still stands out from the competition. It's a fine line. I've always opted for schock value - but I'm dialing it back a tiny bit.

Business Evolution: Market Dominating Position - Interrupting Statements 05.05.2021

In this episode, I detail how an interrupting statement that Irene and I crafted might be beneficial for helping your brand to stand out with its potential clientele. Oh, and yay -- episode 60!

Business Evolution Part 3: Analysis of Results 04.05.2021

Today, I apologise for being absent for a few days, I am sure you will live! But we also discuss the results of our market dominating position process, along with the 50 or so responses we got from the tag line that we are considering: #BuildBetterBusiness

Business Evolution Process: Analyzing Your Tagline 23.04.2021

In this episode, we analyze the taglines that we came up with Irene Gutmann, and test them out with 50,000 of our closest friends. 

Business Evolution Process: Market Dominating Position Part 3 21.04.2021

I had a great meeting with Irene Gutmann yesterday, and we talked about creating a new market dominating position for RocklandWeb. From this process sprung a bunch of possible taglines.

Business Building Week 2: The Market Dominating Position - Drawing from Psychology 20.04.2021

In this episode, just prior to my session with Irene Gutmann today, I discuss my roots in wishing to attain a market dominating position (MDP) for RocklandWeb, as well as the three essential steps to identifying what that MDP is for you.

Business Evolution Process: Week 2 19.04.2021

This week we'll be focusing on the second part of our business evolution process, creating a market dominating position. This is the part I love. Because quite frankly, I enjoy winning. Tune in this week to hear how Irene Gutmann and I create this position over some of our competitors in the Hudson Valley.

Irene Gutmann - Guest Discusses Cost Cutting 16.04.2021

Every business needs to trim to become scalable. I recommend at least once a year, but minimum once every three years. Irene Gutmann joins us for this episode, where we get into the numbers that we saved: $16k in 2021.

Cost Cutting Measures - Be Careful of PayPal Active Subscriptions 15.04.2021

Carrying forward with our cost cutting measures, today I advise on why it's important to review and turn off PayPal Active Subscriptions, so you save money year over year.

More Cost Cutting Measures! 14.04.2021

Thanks to Irene Gutmman's work with me, we found about $16,000 in savings this year, already. I kid you not, and you can do the same. Here's how.

Growing a Business - Today, We Cut Costs 13.04.2021

In this episode, I explain a little more of my background with Irene Gutmann, who will be working once again to grow the RocklandWeb business model. Details on today's session include the art of trimming costs.

Growing a Business - A New Series Coming! 12.04.2021

I am excited to announce that my friend and colleague Irene Gutmann and I will be working together on else again! She will be joining me in the near future on a podcast that looks into my business model, and develops it from the inside out. Irene and I have known each other for over a decade, and she is one of the most sound business advisors I have ever met. Very happy to be working with her agai...

The E-Myth Part 5: Summary and Advice for the Three Types 26.03.2021

We tie it all together with a neat little bow today, reviewing what we learned about the three archetypes, and how you (who may identify as one type or another) can roll forward in your business, organization or cause.

The E-Myth Part 4: The Entrepreneur 25.03.2021

In this episode, we talk about the entrepreneur archetype. This is an individual that wants to grow a business. Or multiple businesses. The bottom line is with great reward comes great risk. And vice a versa.

The E-Myth Part 3: The Manager Type 24.03.2021

Many hands make the work lighter. In this episode, we talk about managers, who - given the right number and quality of technicians, are able to help scale a company considerably. However, stress levels and the need for constant adjustments create challenges and danger of burnout. Here's an in depth look at this archetype.

The E-Myth Part 2: The Technician 23.03.2021

A deeper dive into the mind of the technician, the first level of business owner. And mind you...VERY necessary.

The E-Myth Part 1: Intro to the Three Levels of Business Ownership 22.03.2021

Based on the book The E-Myth Revisited, this is a summary of the three types of business owner.

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