John Briggs, founder of Incite Tax and Accounting and the writer of Profit First for Microgyms, joins Mike to discuss what it takes to build and run a successful accounting business. That includes some tricky stuff, like figuring out the formula for the hiring process, and calculating the return you get on your employees. Listen in!

Andrew Johnson joins Mike for an insightful conversation about the application of automation and AI (and the difference between the two) for small business. Andrew clues us in on what's on the horizon for businesses to think about in order to stay ahead of the curve. Listen in!

We believe that we entrepreneurs are the backbone of this country. But the fact is that being an entrepreneur is highly stressful, and it begs the question, who is watching out for us? Entrepreneurs are twice as likely to have depression, and the entrepreneur divorce rate is 5 to 10 times higher than the average divorce rate. Dr. Sabrina Starling joins us to tell us exactly how to take your life back from your business, and design it so that "work supports life" like we intended it to. ...

Phil M. Jones, author of Exactly What to Say, and the Exactly series, is here to share the unexpected genesis of his work, and his novel strategy to create content, including custom editions of his books. As Mike says, this guy is one of the most talented, extraordinary marketers out there, and may inspire your own creative idea. Listen in!

Kasey Compton has built multiple successful businesses, but the journey of finding her voice as an author has brought her renewed enthusiasm for helping other entrepreneurs. Fix This Next for Healthcare Providers is her new book that is dedicated to helping others serve their purpose. Listen in!

"That's what you get sometimes when you chase your curiosity-you almost always get something magical." We're talking with Don Miller about his incredible business build and journey of authorship, as well as his new book, Business Made Simple. Listen in!

Are you looking at a franchising opportunity? Please meet our guest, Ron Holt, who has built the insanely successful franchise organization, Two Maids & A Mop. Ron is here to tell you all about his experience, and shares valuable advice about what a solid franchisor/franchisee partnership looks like. The key elements of a successful franchisor? Systems and support! Listen in!

Chris Ducker, founder of Youpreneur.com, joins Mike to share the experience of running a business from another country, building a profitable personal brand, and life as an expat. Listen in!

Stephen Hawking purportedly said, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Today's guest is the embodiment of that statement. When the pandemic threated Chef Michelle Heberling's meal prep business, she completely transformed it in make-your-head-snap speed to adapt and overcome. Listen in!

"We have been driven so hard by the ROI of EVERYTHING...But the people who haven't done the deep development work have struggled the most." So says Kelly Ruta, a psychotherapist for twenty years who now serves as a CEO strategist to help entrepreneurs make profound mindset shifts. Without doing the proper inner work, you make it that much harder to lead and serve your business, your customers and your community. Listen in!

Psychotherapist Mollie Eliasof joins Mike for our second episode in our mental health series. With so many of us struggling through the feelings that the events of Covid have thrust on us, Mollie offers up the practical tips to help you build a toolbox that can help you when you become confronted with frustration, anxiety and depression . Listen in!

Zack Ament, founder of Westwind Recovery, ranked the best Los Angeles Treatment Center by Newsweek, joins Mike to share his extraordinary journey from addiction to entrepreneurship, and how the isolation many of us experience in these times of COVID are triggering substance abuse. There's help for those who are struggling. Listen in!

If you're stuck in the "fake it till you make it" paradigm, have we got a book for you! Leslie Ehm is here to talk about her new book, Swagger. We're not talking about arrogance here, but rather, pushing beyond your fears and gaining the courage to show up true, authentic and competent, no matter where, no matter what. Listen in!

In the new virtual digital business world, the first impression happens well before the Zoom meeting starts. So says Erica Dhawan, who's written a book that's never been more timely: Digital Body Language. With often-missing traditional body language cues like handshakes and eye contact, it can be hard to know how to build trust and empathy in a virtual setting. Erica shares the new skills, etiquette and tips that will help you make sure you're doing it right. Listen in!

So, here's something to consider: Office furniture sales function as a really great indicator of the future of the economy! Where the furniture goes, so go the jobs! How, when, and where people work is all changing. Paul Holland joins us to discuss the future of work and workspace. and how the new work environments will be focused on people, effectiveness and safety. Listen In!

As entrepreneurs, many of us know the struggle and the fear that retirement may never be in our future. Perhaps you're hoping and praying that selling the business someday could fund retirement. A lot can go wrong with that plan. Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor, is here to educate entrepreneurial you about understanding how to tap into passive income, and how to start investing to make your retirement dreams come true. Listen in!

Allan Dib, wrote the perennial best selling book "The 1-Page Marketing Plan" because he wanted people to have a practical plan when starting a business, pivoting a business, or even launching a new product. The belief that the best product wins every time simply isn't true. As Allan says, "The best marketer wins every time", and it's essential that you identify as a marketer first. Listen in!

Ryan Lee joins us to talk about the highs and lows (and then more highs) of the journey in running his manufacturing business of Rewind Greens, an antiimflammatory super food supplement. Ryan shares his passionate views on providing for his customers, and the focus he says you an entrepreneur needs to keep. Listen in!

The TV show 'Seinfeld' is one of the most popular shows of all time, culminating the final episode with 76.3 million viewers in 1998. We take a break from work and have some fun with 'Seinfeld' trivia in this episode of 'Behind The Mike'. Grab a piece of paper and a pen and see how many you can guess correctly.

Jon Gordon is known for his inspiring teachings in the professional sports world, and he joins us today to show how those same teachings can make an impact for your business team too. It comes down to creating a culture that provides mission, vision and purpose for your team. "If you're not investing in it, if you're not shaping it, it will shape you!" Listen in!

Brandon Vaughn joins us to tell us about the mentorship and training system he founded for entrepreneurs in the home service industries, CONQUER. As someone who set the Guinness World Record for largest virtual business conference, (over 21,000 people in attendance!), he can teach you a thing or two about adding value for your clients and growing a successful entrepreneurial coaching community. Listen in!

A huge container ship has blocked the Suez canal and is preventing other ships from passing impacting shipping and trade. How does this effect business? On this episode of 'Behind The Mike' Jeremy and Mike discuss how to get unstuck in business personally and professionally. Enjoy the show!

Have you looked at the executive team you've built for your business? Do they think just like you under pressure? As an entrepreneur, you need people to help you see your blind-spots. So says author and founder of Flourish Forums, Mike Maddock, who says the right forum can provide the kind of diverse thought that acts as your own growth advisory board. Listen in!

Running a business is a lot of work, take a break and let's have a bit of fun. Friday night game night! On this episode of 'Behind The Mike' the gang plays 'Foodie Fight', a trivial pursuit style game based on food related questions. Throw on your chef apron and let's get cooking with some food trivia! For all new interviews and episodes please go to www.MMPodcast.me and subscribe. Enjoy the show!

Business coach and author Jeffrey Shaw discusses his new book The Self Employed Life and the inspiration for writing it. And there's so much more, including the shift in his work from photography to coaching and speaking, the different experiences of launching a self published book vs. using a publisher, and who we, as self employed business owners, need to become to be successful. Listen in!