Episodes
In this highly informative episode, we dive deep into the world of small business profits and share proven strategies to help you increase your bottom line. Join us as we explore the art of profit optimization, covering key areas such as pricing strategy, adding value and upselling, streamlining operations, leveraging technology and data, and cultivating customer loyalty. Discover the power of raising prices strategically and learn how to implement this crucial element for increased...
Published 06/07/23
Published 06/07/23
In this episode, we delve into the world of pricing strategies for small businesses and explore the dynamic duo of higher prices and bundle selling. Join us as we uncover the untapped potential these strategies hold and how they can drive substantial growth for your business. Learn how higher prices and bundle selling drive small small business growth. Discover the psychology behind customer perception and the benefits of positioning your offerings as premium, while also exploring the art of...
Published 06/05/23
In this highly informative episode, we delve into the world of small business and explore powerful techniques to increase transactions. This episode focuses on two key strategies: upselling and cross-selling. Learn how to effectively implement these techniques to boost your sales, provide additional value to your customers, and enhance their overall experience. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life examples that can help you take your business to the next level. If you’re a...
Published 05/29/23
In this episode, we dive into five powerful tips that can propel your small business towards success. From building a strong online presence to fostering customer loyalty, we explore key strategies that can make a significant impact on your business growth. Join us as we share actionable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the competitive landscape and achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Episode Highlights: * Developing a comprehensive business plan: Learn the importance of...
Published 05/19/23
Welcome to another exciting episode of Explosive Small Business Growth. In this episode, we dive into the art of closing more customers for your small business. If you’re a small business owner looking to boost your sales, you’re in the right place. Tune in to gain practical insights and actionable tips that you can implement right away to drive revenue growth for your small business. Get ready to close the deal and take your business to new heights with this power-packed episode.   Make...
Published 04/15/23
Leads are the lifeblood of any small business. Would you like more leads for free? Then tune in to this episode where I will share with you 2 of my favorite strategies for getting more leads. Also, these strategies are low cost or possibly even free.   Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and iTunes and don’t forget to rate it!!     Show sponsor, affiliates and resources: This Shows Facebook Group Be Small Fight...
Published 03/05/23
The 80/20 rule for small business growth is secret formula to getting more done with less and in less time. Do you often find that your overwhelmed when it comes to what to do next? Are you a small business owner that is often in charge of multiple aspects of the business? Let me help you remove the overwhelm and teach you exactly what you should be working on with the 80/20 rule. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and...
Published 02/11/23
Attracting more customers is always a challenge for small business owners, but it doesn’t have to be. Do you want more customers and clients? Of course you do, but do you have the fundamentals in place? Do you have a solid USP and MDP? On this episode I share with you my proven tactics to attract more customers and clients. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and iTunes and don’t forget to rate it!!     Show...
Published 01/30/23
Do you want to truly have financial freedom and grow a wildly successful business? Maybe get to 6 or 7 figures? Want help and legit roadmap that can help take you there? On this episode we discuss how to get exactly what you want from your business by getting clarity on what it is that you want to achieve. Knowing what you want is the first step to achieving success. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and iTunes and...
Published 03/01/22
Do you want to truly have financial freedom and grow a wildly successful business? Maybe get to 6 or 7 figures? Want help and legit roadmap that can help take you there? On this episode we discuss how to create such a business and take you step by step on what it takes to grow a successful 6 figure business from scratch. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and iTunes and don’t forget to rate it!!     Show sponsor,...
Published 02/27/22
When trying to open or grow a small business the tax structure can often make or break you. At the minimum it can determine how much of your hard earned cash you get to keep. On this episode we discuss how selecting the right tax structure is crucial to your success with John Briggs. John is the founder of Incite Tax & Accounting and the author of Profit First For Microgyms. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and...
Published 09/19/21
If you want to grow your business at some point your going to create a marketing plan or strategy. This can often seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. On this episode we discuss how to create a simple, but effective marketing strategy. I recently sat down with interview Tim Fitzpatrick and he shares with us his simple process for creating effective marketing strategies. Tim is the CEO of Rialto Marketing and has been helping small business owners and entrepreneurs eliminate...
Published 07/11/21
Growing a business is tough enough. It is even harder when we allow our own egos to get in the way. Lets be honest, most of us as small business owners have a pretty big ego and we are truly our own worst enemy (most of the time). On this episode we discuss how our egos and our humility can actually help us grow our businesses. In fact, it can often be a critical factor. On this episode I interview Bland Matthews the CEO and founder of berserker brew coffee. He shares with us his personal...
Published 06/23/21
On this episode we talk with Vincent LaPolva. Vince has started several businesses and has a variety of income streams. he shares with us some of his successes, failures, tips and even a few funny stories of how he worked with A-list celebrities. He also shares with us his method for determining whether or not to move forward when considering a new business idea. Make sure to click the subscribe button to receive updates on new episodes. Listen to the show on Stitcher and iTunes and don’t...
Published 06/18/21
Who doesn’t want to build a team that performs better? Who wouldn’t love a simple and inexpensive way to insure they keep their customer management and sales funnels flowing? On this episode we talk about how to keep your teams performing and your CRM organized for little to no money at all. On this episode we talk with Toni Panea. Toni is the founder and CEO of Crmble. Crmble turns a Trello board into a powerful sales CRM… for free. Crmble has achieved 35,000 downloads in only 6 months....
Published 05/21/21
Who doesn’t want to get paid faster? No one. Who enjoys tracking expenses? Also, no one. Want a better way to do both and get paid faster? On this episode I interview the CEO of Minute7 Marc Summe. Marc is the CEO of Minute7, which does time and expense tracking for professional service businesses.  Minute7 helps professional and service businesses get paid faster from their customers.  They boot strapped Minute7 and now have thousands of users and have doubled their revenue in the last...
Published 01/10/21
Employer branding is just as important as organizational branding. Unfortunately, most small business owners don’t pay much attention to this crucial and important aspect of their business. On this episode I interview employer branding expert, Laura Tolhoek. Laura is a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and the proprietor of Essential HR. She shares with us her best practices for building an employer brand that will help you attract and maintain the best talent. Make sure to click the...
Published 11/28/20
Strategic thinking is nothing new. However, many small business owners are still using an outdated methodology when it comes to business strategy. I recently sat down with Andy Goldstrom and discussed how small business owners need to be change how they think and how they run their businesses. Andy Goldstrom is a 2X Inc. 500 business owner, the author of the book, “Grow Like a Pro” and the managing partner at midcourse advisors where he helps companies grow profitability and do it...
Published 10/09/20
Believe it or not most small business owners, and even a few larger organizations, don’t truly understand their customers or the influence that customer experience has on growing their business. I recently sat down with Jonathon Hensley and discussed how customer experience should be at the center of any business and that understanding your customers on a deeper level can make or break your organization. Jonathon is CEO of Emerge Interactive, where he works with clients to transform business...
Published 08/23/20
Many people retire and close their businesses without a second thought. They never realize that they are sitting on a very valuable asset. Even a poorly performing business, if positioned correctly, can provide you with sizeable retirement income. I recently sat down with Bart Rupert and discussed his tips and strategies for how to make more when you sell your business as well as how to buy a business without using your own money. Bart Rupert had founded nearly 30 companies, negotiated over...
Published 07/26/20
Growing a small business can be hard. Even if you are lucky enough to get it growing at some point you will hit a plateau. How do you overcome that obstacle and continue to grow your business to its full potential? I recently sat down with Michael Zipursky and discussed his tips and strategies for growing your business. Michael Zipursky is the CEO of Consulting Success®. He’s advised organizations like Financial Times, Dow Jones, RBC, Omron, Sumitomo and helped Panasonic launch new products...
Published 07/06/20
Small business owners unfortunately, occasionally make bad or irrational business decisions. There is no disputing this, but how do we minimize the occurrence of making irrational decisions? I recently sat down with Jeff Redondo and discussed why small business owners make irrational decisions and a few tips on how to minimize the frequency at which we make said decisions. Jeff Redondo is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Invictus Advisors, a bi-national financial consulting firm...
Published 06/07/20
Small business owners rarely consider other alternatives for generating returns on their business. Nor do they consider alternatives for retirement and exit from the business. I recently sat down with Melanie Finnegan and discussed some of these alternatives and how they can help you grow your retirement quickly and with limited income tax impact. Melanie is the nations leading authority on secondary market tax liens. She is also the founder of Tax Lien Wealth Solutions. Melanie has built...
Published 05/24/20
Small businesses are often at a disadvantage when it comes to the ability to offer financing to customers. This unique product was once reserved only for larger corporations. However, that is no longer the case and being able to offer alternative buying solutions can dramatically grow your business. I recently sat down with Bob Lovinger and discussed some of these alternatives and how they can help you grow your business. Bob is the president of Flexxbuy. Flexxbuy offers a variety of...
Published 05/17/20