SEGMENT‌ ‌1, ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or have you tried to reason with your partner, employee or customer with disastrous results? Do certain people just rub you the wrong way? Did you ever feel in business that you were “surrounded by idiots”? Knowing how to communicate with your customers, employees, and vendors will be one of your keys to success. Thomas Erikson is a motivator, author and public speaker. His book “Surrounded by...

Now for something completely different. I can honestly say that in the 15 years of doing this show, we have never covered this topic. Can Psychedelic mushrooms help the performance of entrepreneurs and small business owners? Rob Grover and Gary Logan are the founders of The Journeymen Collective, the company creating luxury guided magic mushroom retreats in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. They believe when psychedelics are facilitated in a professional manner, it can help us with...

What do orgasms, business, and cults have in common? I’m sure not many of us thought about that until a new documentary on Netflix aired called “Orgasm, Inc: The Story of OneTaste.” When does a business become a cult and can a cult be a business? Ellen Huet is an award-winning journalist who currently writes for Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek. She is writing a book about OneTaste, a sexual wellness company that’s alleged to be a sex cult. She also hosted a seven-episode Bloomberg...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Donna Griffit,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ The story you tell as a small business and more importantly as a startup will influence your ability to attract customers and investors. Here to help is Donna Griffit who is a World Renowned Corporate Storyteller, Pitch Alchemist, and Best-Selling Author of “Sticking to My Story – The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups." SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Dax Cornelius,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 27:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌You may have heard the terms quiet quitting,...

A lot of small businesses have applied for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) from the IRS and received hundreds of thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars. The IRS recently took the unusual step of announcing it was suspending any new applications for the ERC program because they believe it is filled with small businesses fraudulently applying and many don’t actually qualify for the program. Here to discuss the new developments in the ERC program is Jay Woods who is the Founder...

Many small business owners simultaneously fear ChatGPT and want to figure out how to use it in their business. Here to help is Neil Dagger, an English author with a BSc in Computer Science from University College London. He wrote the #1 best-seller “The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online Has Never Been This EASY.” -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. The Small Business Radio Show is sponsored by AnswerConnect. AnswerConnect provides around-the-clock customer service...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Amy Schneider,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ What is it like to be the biggest female champion on Jeopardy and know so much about everything? Amy Schneider shares her experience making history and living a life of boundless curiosity. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Rita Flores,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 16:30‌:‌ ‌ The single thing that can separate you from you competitors is the unique customer experience you provide them. I have said for a long time that customer experience is the new marketing....

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Eric Ly,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌More and more companies are doing background checks, but the process is a mess. It either takes too long or the information is incomplete. Eric Ly created one world-famous company as a cofounder of LinkedIn and he wants to do it again. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Joseph Costanzo,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 14:15‌:‌ ‌ ‌Most of us have to deal with success and failure in business. But what happens when these things are very public? What happens when your...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Adam Smith,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌I am always thankful when a public figure comes out and talks about a painful journey they have been on especially when it comes to mental health. We have a candid conversation with Congressman Adam Smith about his journey with chronic pain and crippling anxiety and his experience with a broken American healthcare system. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Joe Hart,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ 18:40:‌ ‌ ‌One of the things I say at the end of every show is “love...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Andrea Beach,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌Why do employees, customers, and vendors lie? The reality is that most of us lie sometimes. What are the signs someone is lying and what do you do about it? SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Tanya Alvarez,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ 18:15:‌ ‌We all struggle to accomplish our short-term goals. But science says that being held accountable to your goals will help you achieve them. What’s the best way to stay accountable? -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete...

If you are interested in selling your company, what do you have to do now to plan to sell it profitably? Jason Hendren is the author of “Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity.” He is a sought-after CEO coach, speaker, and exit-planning advisor. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and has extensive expertise as a buyer and seller of businesses. Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. The Small Business Radio Show is sponsored by AnswerConnect. AnswerConnect provides...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Paul V. McEnroe,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ Can you imagine business functioning without the barcode? Ten billion or more times each day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black-and-white codes—barcodes—printed on or affixed to physical goods. Where did the ubiquitous barcode come from? Our guest, Paul McEnroe, shares what it was like to be on the team that created a technology that changed the world. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Laura K. Connell,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 25:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌I...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Eileen Canney Linnehan,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌ Have you ever heard of the Yips? Olympic athlete Simone Biles calls it the twisties. We all get them - when anxiety grips you so hard it freezes you. You know how to do it, you practiced it, but when the time comes, you can’t do it. Think of a basketball player who can’t make a free throw. Think of a business owner who freezes when they have to talk in front of anyone or have a difficult conversation. How do you overcome...

What is it like to start one of the greatest outdoor companies in the history of the world? Hap Klopp is the founder and 20-year CEO of The North Face. Subsequently, he has managed his global consulting company, with clients from startups to billion-dollar corporations and teaches entrepreneurship. He is here to share his entrepreneurial journey and the business lessons you don’t get with a $200,000 MBA. -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime...

A lot of small business owners want to sell their company. Mark Achler, Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners, shares how to maximize your return in this can't-miss episode. He is the author of the new book, "Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your Legacy." -- Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at...

Segment‌ ‌1,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ Social media platforms seem to be shifting…and soon there will be a new one on the block called RealAF – introduced by actress and model Arielle Raycene. Segment‌ ‌2‌,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌12:00‌:‌ Marketplaces are notoriously hard to start. Do you bring the buyers or the sellers first? But once they get started, they can be a goldmine... and that's a problem. Shirish Nadkarni shares how online marketplaces are creating modern monopolies. Visit Barry's...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Lloyed Lobo,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌There are a lot of ways to grow a business. Many people use product-led growth or sales and marketing-led growth. But what about community-led growth? ‌Lloyed Lobo shares how he grew his business using his community. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Kevin Flynn,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ 23:15:‌ ‌ ‌I’ve been using Zoho One for many years to run my business. I was recently at the annual Zoholics meeting and spoke with some of their customers, including...

What Is 'Awkwardly Confident'? Our next guest says awkwardness is a secret weapon for risk-taking at work. Henna Pryor, who is a Professional Executive Coach + Workplace Performance Expert, is here to share her tips on being the bravest you. Henna Pryor is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly....

We don’t often talk about how religion and politics affect small businesses on this show, but we are in this episode—especially in light of current events and an upcoming election. Who better to discuss this with than my small business colleague, Brian Moran. Brian Moran is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their objectives and run better businesses. He is the founder and CEO of the community platform SmallBusinessEdge. With a global team of subject matter experts, Brian leverages...

Startups are now buying properties and attracting first-time real estate investors to purchase shares of homes. Who is this good for? Our next guest, Amanda Hoover, wrote an article about this in one of the most recent issues of Wired Magazine called "Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People" at WIRED.com. We discuss the motivations behind investing in these startups, the proposition for customers and investors, and the potential impact on local communities and home ownership. Visit...

We’re celebrating episode #750 of the Small Business Radio Show with Scott Jordan, the CEO of SCOTTeVEST, who was on the very first episode on July 1st, 2008. He discusses his 20+ year entrepreneurial journey, including his controversial Shark Tank episode and becoming the first clothing company to use the internet as their sole form of distribution. We also share a special tribute to all our amazing guests over the past 15 years, including Steve Case, Robert Herjavec, Barbara Cocoran,...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Ben Schreiner,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌What challenges are impacting small business leaders today, and how can they stay competitive and drive more business value for their customers? Ben Schreiner is here to share how unleashing the power of the cloud can transform your small business. SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with ‌Hank Dearden,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at 21:45‌:‌ ‌ I’ve been using Zoho One for many years to run my business. I was recently at the annual Zoholics meeting and spoke with...

In this episode of the Small Business Radio show, host Barry Moles welcomes guest Carol Roth. They discuss Carol's new book, "You Will Own Nothing," which explores the prediction made by the World Economic Forum that people will own nothing by 2030 and be happy. They delve into the implications of this prediction on wealth creation and the changing global financial order. They also touch on topics such as the impact of the war in Ukraine, the state of the US economy, the challenges of home...

SEGMENT‌ ‌1 with Mark DiMassimo,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ ‌0:00‌:‌ ‌ ‌We are going to see more AI deepfakes and the hoaxes they create. How are AI deepfakes going to affect your small business this year and how can you use them for “good, not evil”? SEGMENT‌ ‌2 with Anthony Iannarino,‌ ‌‌starting‌ ‌at‌ 21:30:‌ ‌ ‌How do you find a proven formula for consistently increasing revenue? Anthony Iannarino is here to help us get practical, tactical, and pragmatic about our sales strategy and then do the...

When it comes to technology, it seems like the only things people are talking about these days are ChatGPT and AI and how it is going to change our businesses and our world. Here to explain it to us is John Lawson. John Lawson discusses the impact of ChatGPT and AI on small businesses and the world. He digs into the fear and uncertainty surrounding AI and considers the potential for AI to replace jobs, the need for regulation, and the importance of small businesses embracing AI. Visit...