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In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss strategies for avoiding procrastination and maximizing productivity. We share our personal experiences and emphasize the importance of self-awareness. We also explore the benefits of using X-Twitter for personal and business branding, including the use of lists and growing followers.  Listen in for an episode of Business Brain that could change your life! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #477 for Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 00:01:31 Mind Hack: I’m a Master at… ConvertKit 00:07:29 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for BB listeners when you sign up at FinancingThatWorks.com 00:09:19 TwiX is NOT just for kids Have Multiple Accounts Business Brain on X/Twitter Shannon Jean on X/Twitter Dave Hamilton on X/Twitter Have at least one anonymous account Use Twitter Lists! Here are Shannon’s and Dave’s Live In The Comments 00:23:21 BB477 Ou

It’s Casual Friday on Business Brain! Listen in as we discuss the Barefoot Investor series of books for adults and kids to learn about finance and money. Then it’s on to a discussion about attracting luck in your business and personal life. It’s a great way to spend a few minutes on Friday – join us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #476 for Friday, August 18th, 2023 00:01:08 Andrew-474-Book Recommendation: Barefoot Kids by Scott Pape The Barefoot Investor Shrinking: “Things Always Work Out For Me” 00:08:30 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and take your business to the next level today! 00:10:42 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:11:57 David Dawson…Are you guys having trouble with th

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss various topics, including surge protection, e-commerce platforms, understanding website visitors, transitioning from employee to shareholder, and personal growth in business. We share personal experiences, insights, and recommendations to help tune our Business Brains together. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #475 for Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 00:00:58 Happy Birthday Shannon! 00:02:06 When it rains…Dave’s hardware dies! 00:09:13 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and take your business to the next level today! 00:11:26 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:12:41 Run Your Business Like A Shareholder Try to run your business like you’re going to sell it tomorrow 00:

Are you a Pro at Procrastination? Join us for episode 474 of Business Brain for tips on fighting the battle to get stuff done. We then jump into a discussion about using your Business Brain to turn your kids into extraordinary adults. Join us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #474 for Friday, August 11th, 2023 00:01:05 How Do You Manage Procrastination? 00:08:44 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for BB listeners when you sign up at FinancingThatWorks.com 00:10:33 PODCAST: TWIT’s Apple-focused shows: MacBreak Weekly, iOS Today, and Hands-On Mac, all at TWIT.tv/Apple 00:11:41 Passing Down your Business Brain The Slight Edge 00:19:14 BB474 Outtro [email protected] Dave on Mastodon: @[email protected] Dave on Bluesky: DaveHamilton.com Shannon on Twitter: @ShannonJean If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The p

In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into various topics related to technology, marketing, and personal development. We start by discussing the availability of Apple Business Essentials through CDW, a tech company specializing in smart home setups. We also explore the use of URL shorteners and tracking URLs for marketing purposes. We acknowledge the potential security risks associated with URL shorteners in emails but suggest embedding the link within the text as a solution. Next, we discuss an inspiring tweet by Blake Burge, who suggests creating an “avoid at all costs” list of the top 25 things to achieve in the next few years or in a lifetime. This idea is inspired by a conversation between Warren Buffett and his pilot. We reflect on the lesson we learned from Buffett, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing our top five tasks and developing a plan to accomplish them. Focusing on these top priorities and avoiding distractions can lead to greater success. 00:00:00 Business Brain – T

Are you using your Business Brain to secretly manage people and projects outside of work? If not, why not? Listen in today as we share a listener tip on using your management skills to increase the success of projects and people in your everyday life. This same listener also reminds us of the power of adding value while not expecting anything in return. Join us for this casual Friday discussion that could be the most important thing you’ve heard all week. Let’s go! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #472 for Friday, August 4th, 2023 00:01:30 The benefits of full immersion No Phone Fridays Macstock VII Conference Crappy Wi-Fi was a feature, not a bug! 00:06:25 SPONSOR: Miro is your team’s visual platform to connect, collaborate, and create — together. Your first 3 Miro boards are free forever when you sign up at Miro.com/podcast. 00:08:03 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 applicatio

In episode 466 of Business Brain, we discussed David Morris’ ideas about why being different is better than being better when making sales. We connected with David, and he agreed to come on today’s episode to discuss the how and why of learning and implementing this contrarian sales framework. Listen and tune your Business Brain with us today! 00:00:01 – Introducing Business Brain, episode 471 for August 2nd, 2023. 00:00:17 – Introduction and Sponsorship Announcement 00:02:25 – David Morris shares the backstory and motivation behind his perspective 00:07:45 – How Blockchain Technology is Transforming the Financial Sector. 00:09:10 – SPONSOR: Miro is your team’s visual platform to connect, collaborate, and create — together. Your first 3 Miro boards are free forever when you sign up at Miro.com/podcast 00:10:52 – SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for B

It’s Casual Friday on Business Brain! Join your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, discussing their favorite business software tools. Oh, and Dave has another contractor story that you won’t want to miss! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #470 for Friday, July 28th, 2023 00:01:24 Delegate the “Oh Crap” role 00:08:23 SPONSOR: Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. You can try it for free today at Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:09:49 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:10:58 Tools for the (iPhone-using) Business Brain FileMaker Apple Notes Productivity With Apple Notes Reminders BusyCal Rewind AI – What if you had a perfect memory Twitter & Reddit 00:22:38 BB470 Outtro [email protected] Dave on Mastodon: @DaveHamilton@Podc

On today’s episode of Business Brain, we explore the topic of welcoming and onboarding new employees. We came across a tweet from Harris Fanaroff that provides 16 quick wins for creating a positive onboarding experience. These tips range from welcoming new hires on a Thursday or Friday to make their transition easier, throwing a welcome party, and ensuring someone else greets them to make them feel valued. Although we haven’t implemented these practices in the past, we acknowledge the importance of improving in this area. Join us as we discuss each tip in detail and explore ways to make new employees feel appreciated and valued right from day one. We dive into the challenge of creating a welcoming onboarding experience for remote employees. Since we can’t physically decorate their workspace like we would in an office, we need to think outside the box. One idea is to send them a welcome packet that includes a personalized card signed by the company’s owners. It could also feature fun it

In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into the importance of being in service to your employees as a business owner. We believe that it’s not just about money, but about recognizing and appreciating the perks and benefits that employees value. We encourage our listeners to create a list of these perks and actively remind themselves and others about them, as gratitude and acknowledgment can have a significant impact on mindset. And yes, we suggest you take out the trash. Listen in for this and more on Business Brain! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #468 for Friday, July 21st, 2023 00:00:57 Identify the perks about your business that you’ve forgotten… …and then remind your team about them! (in sincere and appropriate ways) 00:06:46 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:08:04 PODCAST: TWIT’s

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss handling inappropriate social media posts by employees, the importance of mindful online content sharing, and the value of embracing a beginner’s mind. Cultivating a beginner’s mind can enhance our interactions and collaborations. Share your experiences and tools for maintaining a beginner’s mind at [email protected]. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #467 for Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 00:01:45 Multi-Level Employees Appropriate vs. Professional 00:08:38 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:09:57 PODCAST: TWIT’s Apple-focused shows: Mac Break Weekly, iOS Today, and Hands-On Mac, all at TWIT.tv/Apple 00:11:04 Beginner’s Mind Living in the moment with as few fixed beliefs as possible 00:16:58 BB467 Outtro feedback@businessbrai

How well do you know your ABDs? On this episode of Business Brain, your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, dive into a discussion about the power of Always Be Different. First, it’s a case study of how AriZona Iced Tea keeps its 99-cent price point during inflation and how it differentiated itself to get into the beverage industry. Then it’s on to a breakdown of why David Morris believes that Being Different is Better than Being Better in the sales game. Join us while we fine-tune our Business Brains! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #466 for Friday, July 14th, 2023 00:01:47 Always Be Different (The AriZona Iced Tea Story) The Whistle, The Workhorse, and The Whale 00:07:19 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:08:39 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and

What happened to downtime? When should you leave your phone behind, and what is all the hoopla around No Phone Friday? Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on unplugging and how it can change your life. Then, we jump into a listener question about when to consider changing your business model. Join us as we fine-tune our Business Brains! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #465 for Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 00:00:30 Leave Room for Urinal Inspiration No Phone Friday 00:07:29 SPONSOR: Pearl Diver. Do you wonder who is visiting your website? Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. 00:08:48 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for BB listeners when you sign up at FinancingThatWorks.com 00:10:15 PODCAST: 7 Good Minutes brings nuggets of wisdom, inspiration, and practica

Join us this week for episode 464 of Business Brain! We discuss the importance of training yourself, your customers, and your employees to battle Labor Perception Bias when getting paid for your work. Then we jump into why a Positive Outlook is a Force Multiplier for Success. Listen to your Business Brain with hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #464 for Friday, July 7th, 2023 00:01:11 Managing Your Own Labor Perception Bias 00:07:52 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for BB listeners when you sign up at FinancingThatWorks.com 00:09:38 SPONSOR: Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. You can try it for free today at Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:11:03 Don’t be Eeyore with your Customers! A Positive Outlook is a Force-Multiplier for Success Two Tokens of Customer Service 00:19:10 BB 464 Outtro feedback@bu

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the importance of dedicated “play time” for exploration and research. We address a listener’s question about lightweight CRM tools and recommend options like FileMaker, monday.com, and Salesforce. We introduce Notion as a sponsor and highlight their new feature, Notion Projects. We express concerns about the rate limit on Twitter and discuss the lack of effective communication from the platform. In conclusion, we emphasize the importance of proactive communication and encourage feedback from listeners. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #463 for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 00:01:00 No Output required 00:04:39 Patrick-What is a good lightweight CRM tool? Claris FileMaker Monday.com Salesforce 00:10:51 SPONSOR: Zinch. A direct lender that makes financing fast, simple, and built around your needs. Zinch is waiving their $250 application fee for BB listeners when you sign up at FinancingThatWorks.com 00:12:37 SPONSOR: Notion Proje

Should you be using ChatGPT to help with business legal issues? Join us for episode 462 of Business Brain to discuss AI legal advice’s pros and cons and learn about a law firm offering to review AI suggestions. Then it’s on to a very important question after you close a deal: What didn’t you tell us? 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #462 for Friday, June 30th, 2023 00:01:35 Legal Firm Launches Service for Small Business Owners Tempted by AI Law 4 Small Business 00:07:03 SPONSOR: Miro is your team’s visual platform to connect, collaborate, and create — together. Your first 3 Miro boards are free forever when you sign up at Miro.com/podcast. 00:08:36 SPONSOR: Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/brain50 and use code brain50 to get 50% off your first box. 00:10:04 David-444-Negotiating As a Nice Guy…Works! 460 00:12:23 What didn’t you tell us? 00:

Everyone has a story about a contractor not billing them for work completed. Why does this happen, and what steps can you take to avoid this issue? Listen in to Business Brain for a discussion on billing and getting paid, followed by a revisit to our famous Customer Service Maxim and why so many companies fail at it. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #461 for Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 00:01:19 Contractors Remember to Bill Clients (Dave’s electrician still hasn’t!) Imposter Syndrome 00:05:38 SPONSOR: Miro is your team’s visual platform to connect, collaborate, and create — together. Your first 3 Miro boards are free forever when you sign up at Miro.com/podcast. 00:07:11 SPONSOR: Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/brain50 and use code brain50 to get 50% off your first box. 00:08:39 PODCAST: Superwomen. Rebecca Minkoff dives into the secrets behind some of the most suc

Being in control of your time is the ultimate flex! Join us for episode 460 of Business Brain as we tune our minds into the concept of flexible time being a huge superpower for us all to strive for. Then we jump into the concept of Balanced Comparison, where looking backward is just as important as looking forward. Listen in and tune your Business Brain with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #460 for Friday, June 23rd, 2023 00:01:11 Flexing About Time Flexing 00:04:45 SPONSOR: Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. You can try it for free today at Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:06:19 SPONSOR: Checkr. Get fast, comprehensive background checks so you can hire with confidence. Visit Checkr.com/BusinessBrain to save $40 off your first background check. 00:07:49 The Value of Balanced Comparison Manage Your To Did List 00:12:58 BB 460 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episod

Join us today for an important episode of Business Brain, where we dive into a series of Tweets by Naval Ravikant. Learn how to exponentially impact your ability to find success and build wealth with these tips. It’s a great episode to learn how to Tune our Business Brains! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #459 for Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 00:01:23 Naval-How to Get Rich without getting lucky Seek wealth! Time Billionaire Build “Specific Knowledge” 00:07:35 SPONSOR: Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. You can try it for free today at Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:09:10 SPONSOR: Checkr. Get fast, comprehensive background checks so you can hire with confidence. Visit Checkr.com/BusinessBrain to save $40 off your first background check. 00:10:40 Avoid playing Status Games Use Robots 00:18:19 BB 459 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post How

Join us for episode 458 of Business Brain as we discuss one of the greatest unrealized methods to improve your life and build wealth. Learn why a simple side hustle or a multi-million dollar business can take advantage of tax benefits to help you enrich your world. Don’t miss these tips; share your own by contacting us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #458 for Friday, June 16th, 2023 00:01:10 Everything I Do Is Tax-Deductible! Tax Credit Guy – Owning a Small Business Is The Best Tax Deal in America 00:08:40 SPONSOR: Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/brain50 and use code brain50 to get 50% off your first box. 00:10:09 SPONSOR: Checkr. Get fast, comprehensive background checks so you can hire with confidence. Visit Checkr.com/BusinessBrain to save $40 off your first background check. 00:11:33 Fury-Danny Elfman Doesn’t Take “No” For an Answer, Even From Himsel