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In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave and Shannon discuss the common occurrence of people asking for advice on their business ideas. They discuss how success and failure are both parts of running one’s own business and how to handle these requests for advice. Along with their discussion, they also share sponsored content from Thinkific Plus and Factor Meals. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #437 for Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 00:01:13 Will you make my business successful? 00:05:26 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. 00:06:53 SPONSOR: Thinkific Plus is a powerful training platform that lets you create materials to educate your customers so they stay being customers. Get one month of Thinkific Plus FREE at Thinkific.com/BusinessBrain today. 00:08:30 How can we be successful together? [YourName

Can we talk about Command and Control leadership styles? Yes, yes we can. Today we try to destroy the C&C style and convince you that you can make your company more valuable in countless ways by not being the gateway to getting things done with a strict Command and Control management style. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #436 for Friday, March 31st, 2023 00:01:19 Command and Control Leadership Command and Control Leadership is Dead 00:04:11 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:06:14 How are you using AI? 00:08:45 Reducing C&C in your Business Bob Grewal on Business Brain 00:15:02 BB 436 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 Business Brain 118 – Two Tokens of

What happens when a business decides to hide the truth from its bank? Is it just unethical or could it also be illegal? Join us today for Business Brain episode 435 to hear this crazy story, and then you decide by contacting us. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #435 for Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 00:01:47 Fudging The Numbers…With Your Bank! 00:04:17 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:06:20 Holy Ethical Gymnastics, Batman! How would the bankers feel? How would your employees feel? 00:14:38 BB 435 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 This AI-generated article may provide additional resources for you regarding the business ethics topic discussed on this episode of Business B

Join us this week as we discuss being productive while traveling as Dave wraps up a 12-day work trip. Then it’s on to a listener question about collecting those pesky late invoices. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #434 for Friday, March 24th, 2023 00:01:15 Working on a travel schedule creates more efficient work habits Set a Timer! Create times to shift gears. Quartet 00:08:12 SPONSOR: Thinkific Plus is a powerful training platform that lets you create materials to educate your customers so they stay being customers. Get one month of Thinkific Plus FREE at Thinkific.com/BusinessBrain today. 00:10:05 Robert-What are your favorite tips and tricks for collections? Timely Invoices Polite Persistence, reminders Dave’s Magic Phrase (listen to hear it!) Contact one of their employees 00:16:19 BB 434 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post Working While Traveling and Receivables Best Practic

Join us as we discuss hiring and firing practices on this episode of Business Brain! Keep your business compliant with laws and follow best practices to ensure you minimize the chances of problems after hiring or firing. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #433 for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 00:01:41 Mr. X-Addressing Racism Accusations When Hiring and Firing 00:10:54 SPONSOR: Thinkific Plus is a powerful training platform that lets you create materials to educate your customers, so they stay customers. Get one month of Thinkific Plus FREE at Thinkific.com/BusinessBrain today. 00:12:48 Hire SSSLLLOOOWWLLLYY Watch how people interact with wait staff Start an Intern Program What are you a nerd about? Tell me something unique I’ll remember about you. 90-Day Trial Period Bambee.com SCORE 00:25:06 BB 433 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post Hiring and Firing Protected Classes – Business Brain

Let’s talk about cash flow! What is it, why it’s so important, how to plan for it, and more. Dave and Shannon take a deep dive into managing your cash for success and what to do when things don’t go exactly as planned (because they won’t). 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #432 for Friday, March 17th, 2023 00:01:56 Robert-What is Cash Flow? 00:06:17 SPONSOR: Headspace helps improve mental health – through guided meditations, mindfulness practices, breathing and calming exercises, and so much more. try Headspace FREE for 30 days by going to Headspace.com/BRAIN30. 00:10:17 More Cash Flow 00:18:19 BB 432 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post The Cash Flow Episode – Business Brain 432 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Is the Metaverse all hype and no hope? Join us for episode 431 of Business Brain as we discuss two visions of Metaverse opportunities. Then it’s on to a timely talk about bank failures and how they may impact your business, even if your bank is safe. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #431 for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 00:01:00 Podcast Movement 00:02:19 Don’t Ignore the Blockchain 00:13:22 SPONSOR: Headspace helps improve mental health – through guided meditations, mindfulness practices, breathing and calming exercises, and so much more. try Headspace FREE for 30 days by going to Headspace.com/BRAIN30. 00:15:41 How Could The Bank Failures Impact My Business? Have More Than One Bank Increase Lines of Credit When You Don’t Need One! 00:26:05 BB 431 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post The Reality of the Metaverse and the Impact of Bank Failures – Business Brain 431 appeared first o

Today we talk more about MS Teams, and then it’s on to a sandwich story tied to taking action to build success in your life. Shannon shares a story about wineries and sales quotas that will blow your mind and more. Join us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #430 for Friday, March 10th, 2023 00:01:33 Tony-427-Feedback on using MS Teams effectively 00:05:04 Duffy’s Sandwich Story 00:11:25 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:13:39 PODCAST: eCommerce MasterPlan — Are you interested in growing your eCommerce store? Or starting one? Then you should be listening to the award-winning top eCommerce podcast – eCommerce MasterPlan 00:14:32 Sandbagging Sales Quotas 00:23:23 BB 429 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re

Can being a business owner turn you into a cynic? Solving problems all day and dealing with some customers that drive you nuts? Join Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today as they discuss ways to avoid the Cynic Cycle. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #429 for Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 00:02:17 Being in Business Makes You a Cynic 00:09:00 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/businessbrain. 00:11:14 PODCAST: eCommerce MasterPlan — Are you interested in growing your eCommerce store? Or starting one? Then you should be listening to the award-winning top eCommerce podcast – eCommerce MasterPlan 00:12:07 How To Avoid Being a Cynic Two Tokens of Customer Service Positive Influence with Pacing and Leading 00:22:25 BB 428 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featur

You may have heard the acronym ESG. Environmental, Social Governance seems to impact large corporations mostly, but we want to know if small to medium-sized businesses are impacted at all by ESG concepts. Join us today for a discussion about ESG and a rant about being forced to make decisions. It will be fun and informative – we promise. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #428 for Friday, March 3rd, 2023 00:01:24 ESG and Your Business 00:10:52 PODCAST: Business Credit and Financing Show. If you’re looking to get money for your business, make sure you tune in to the Business Credit and Financing show hosted by funding expert Ty Crandall. 00:11:54 How much does your business care about ESG? 00:20:16 BB 428 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post What do Small Business Owners Think of ESG? Business Brain 428 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What messaging App are you using to connect with your employees and business partners? How do you get non-technical people to embrace new solutions for messaging? Join us today on Business Brain for a deep dive into choosing and using messaging Apps. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #427 for Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 00:02:22 How do you message? Slack WhatsApp Microsoft Teams 00:11:38 PODCAST: Business Credit and Financing Show. If you’re looking to get money for your business, make sure you tune in to the Business Credit and Financing show hosted by funding expert Ty Crandall. 00:12:46 What Office do you use? Synology Office LibreOffice 00:16:42 Crowd-sourcing Messaging Apps 00:17:43 BB 427 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post Messaging Apps for Your Business – Business Brain 427 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today as we meet with Mani Bhushan, Founder of Taco Ocho, a chain of Latin food restaurants in Texas. Mani shares some great tips and sobering advice about the food business and what motivates him daily after 40 years in the restaurant business. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #426 for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 Featured Guest: Mani Bhushan from Taco Ocho The Efficiency of Sauces From Big Companies to Your Own Company Lesson: You need great people, and you need to make great food Don’t Sacrifice Your Creativity…Nor Your Customers Go get 20,000-30,000 customers Getting closer to your customers Twisting authentic food Adapting Strategic Plans from Big Business Always Be Growing…Follow the Younger Customers’ Needs Choosing a Restaurant Location Traffic generators Traffic patterns Household income Mobile Phone Ping Studies Hedging for a correction with razor thin margins in 2023 Tip: Have a defendable concept BB 426 Outtro [email protected] If your email is fe

What is riskier, working for a corporation where your future may be decided by someone else or starting a business where you make the decisions? Join us for another episode of Business Brain to here about when Dave was “Curtailed” and why Shannon thinks employment is a trap. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #425 for Friday, February 17th, 2023 00:01:05 The Day I Learned The Meaning Of The Word, “Curtailed” 00:06:53 SPONSOR: HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/BusinessBrain65 and use code BusinessBrain65 and take 65% off your first box! 00:08:46 PODCAST: Masterminding Success Podcast. Whether you’re just thinking about starting an online business or you’ve been running one for years, Keith and Nuria will open your eyes to new and different ways to look at your customers and business! 00:09:40 The Paycheck Fallacy FIRE Concept – Mr. Money Mustache 00:17:26 BB 425 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Ai

How do you keep your team connected across various locations and time zones? Is it important to build trust and community with hybrid teams that spend part of their time in the office and part working remotely? Join us this week as we use our Business Brains to dig into the concept of the Conversational Enterprise. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #424 for Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 00:01:45 The Conversational Enterprise Grammarly Hire nerds! 00:09:18 SPONSOR: HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/BusinessBrain65 and use code BusinessBrain65 and take 65% off your first box! 00:11:09 PODCAST: Masterminding Success Podcast. Whether you’re just thinking about starting an online business or you’ve been running one for years, Keith and Nuria will open your eyes to new and different ways to look at your customers and business! 00:12:04 Concept of the Clean Garage 00:13:46 Augmented Conversations 00:19:00 BB 424 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’r

Have you ever been contacted by a GSA consultant offering easy profits and increased revenue for your business? Are there GSA opportunities you need to take advantage of? Join us on Business Brain for a discussion about the pros and cons of GSA business. Then it’s on to a discussion about adding value BEFORE you ask for money. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #423 for Friday, February 10th, 2023 00:01:52 Todd-415-Follow-up on GSA Schedule Contracts 00:08:26 PODCAST: Business Credit and Financing Show. If you’re looking to get money for your business, make sure you tune in to the Business Credit and Financing show hosted by funding expert Ty Crandall. 00:09:31 Add value FIRST Freemium Dave’s “Minute 31” Billing Paradigm Concept Listen to Lloyd Chapman from BB 317 00:17:53 BB 422 Outtro Coming Up: The Conversation Enterprise [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 THIS AI-GENERATED BUSINESS BRAIN ARTICLE C

What is the best pricing strategy for your products and services? Do LLCs offer any tax advantages? And just how valuable is ChatGPT for your Small Business? Join Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton this week for another bite-sized episode of Business Brain! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #422 for Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 00:01:23 David-Product Pricing Strategy (and a VA bonus) Caveat: Loss Leaders. ChatGPT 00:09:51 PODCAST: Business Credit and Financing Show. If you’re looking to get money for your business, make sure you tune in to the Business Credit and Financing show hosted by funding expert Ty Crandall. 00:10:57 Jeff-420-LLCs Don’t Offer Any Tax Advantages 00:15:26 BB 422 Outtro Coming Up: The Conversational Enterprise [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 This AI-generated Business Brain article can provide more background and resources related to this topic. Effective Pricing Strategies for S

Apple rolls out its Business Connect service to get your Small Business listed across multiple Mac and iOS apps. Learn how you can increase the visibility if your business on Maps, Messages, Siri, and more. You can also tap into APIs for services that list your business on other platforms like Google and Bing while gaining access to services like Tap to Pay on iPhone and more. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #421 for Friday, February 3rd, 2023 00:01:59 Travel Freedom Experiment Success! 00:05:11 Listing Your Business Everywhere Apple Business Connect Reputation, Rio SEO, SOCi, Uberall, and Yext Google Business Profile Bing Places for Business 00:11:25 BB 421 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 This AI-generated Business Brain article can provide more background and resources about getting your business listed on mapping services. Maximizing Your Online Visibility: The Importance of Listing Your Bus

What’s the best structure for your business between a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Sole Proprietorship? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they talk about their experiences with both structures. What are the pros and cons to forming an LLC? What are the risks and obligations for a Sole Proprietorship? Let’s break down the benefits of both business types. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #420 for Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 00:00:42 Successful Launch! 00:04:12 Randy from Rocklin Beware the Onces! 00:10:18 LLC or Sole Proprietor? California Sole Proprietorship Vs LLC 00:18:53 BB 420 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 This AI-generated Business Brain article can provide more background and resources about LLCs and Sole Proprietor business options. Choosing the Right Business Structure: LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship Starting a new business can be exciting but also

What is standing in the way of your success? What lies do you need to overcome when they try to sneak into your Business Brain? Join us as we destroy these myths and share with you methods to avoid the “Once’s”. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #419 for Friday, January 27th, 2023 00:02:21 Seven Brutal Lies that Kill Your Success Everyone Will Laugh at Me Nobody Cares (Till Yer Dead) by Bitter Pill It Won’t Be Good Enough It’s Too Late/I’m Too Old Yet. I’m Too Good For This Being an entrepreneur is a blue collar job I Can’t Afford It Beware the “Onces” Somebody Else Probably Already Thought Of It If you want your idea to be worth a hundred dollars, write it on a $100 bill I Already Tried That 00:13:43 BB 419 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post Overcoming Lies That Can Kill Success – Business Brain 419 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs�

What is the best way to determine pricing for your products or services? Can an AI like ChatGPT help you make the best choice? We think ChatGPT can help tremendously, but probably in a different way than you are thinking about. Join us today for another bite-sized Business Brain episode to talk about pricing strategies. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #418 for Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 00:01:25 The Slight Edge for Teens 00:02:12 ChatGPT’s Pricing Example questions What price is too high? What price is so low that it tells you the product won’t be worth it? What price is starting to get “expensive”? What price is “a bargain”? 00:12:43 BB 418 Outtro [email protected] If your email is featured in an episode, you’re entered to win a MacBook Air in 2023 The post Can ChatGPT Help You Price Your Product or Service? Business Brain 418 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.