"It starts with shutting the f**k up and actually listening." Stop f*****g talking past the sale, or hearing what the real problem is. You don't always have to "fill the gap". In this episode, the UFMB crew drills down into how being silent can actually produce more results. In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love, Kaplan Akincilar

"Make the audience do something first [...], it establishes the immediate control of 'I say, you react' now they are the ones that have to speak publicly and you're just reacting to them." When you're flop sweating, so is the audience... and no one's having fun. Luckily, Vince Carone joins the UFMB crew to break down over 20 years of stand-up comedy and presentation experience into an hour of public speaking gold. Not only is Vince hilarious, but he's insightful and shares some super...

"Your website isn't for you, it's for your customers." Is your website a dead zone, or a digital river flowing with new clients? If you're getting nothing but spam emails or worse, no emails at all, then this episode is for you, Chris and Robyn run down the "Your website may be f****d if..." checklist and discuss ways to u****k your digital footprint. In this episode: Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Robyn Sayles

"The job belongs to the company, your career belongs to you." If you clock in or fill out a timesheet, you can't afford to miss this episode. The UFMB crew and special guest Liz M Lopez share critical advice for navigating your career while building up yourself and your escape plan. In this episode: Liz M. Lopez, Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love

"You need to be ready to accept money." You don't hate sales, you hate s****y sales tactics. Sales does not have to be a dirty word or "icky" experience. There are dozens of sales methods and processes, but it is not a 1-size-fits-all; which one fits you? Dive into this episode to pick up some tips on confidently trading your service or product for dollars. In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love

"You don't rise to the occasion, you fall back to the level of your training." What do cave diving, show rigging, and business ownership have in common? Risk, risk management, conditioning, and training. Entrepreneurs live on the precipice of ruin and successful leaps of faith; how do we navigate those critical junctions in our livelihoods? Kathleen and Jinx sit down with Siobhan Gee to discuss the mental situation room, decision-making strategies, and tools for mitigating risk. In this...

"People are so scared of looking stupid, that they end up looking stupid." Stop f*****g up your communication! Whether you have partners, employees, are an employee, or just want to make better friends. The UFMB crew drops one of their highest value-per-minute sessions yet. Go listen to how we can all u****k high-stakes and emotionally charged crucial conversations for greater results. In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Robyn Sayles

"Make it (Your press kit) appealing to the person that needs to make entertaining media, not your ideal customer" How the f**k do you get on TV/Radio? The indomitable and unforgettable Nancy Alexander joins the UFMB crew to give you the rundown on getting your business in front of the vast audience of local & national media. In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Nancy Alexander

"Your perspective makes all the difference...be really intentional about appreciating the good things in life. " To bitch or not to bitch is the question, this episode is the answer! Angel Love joins the UFMB crew as they dissect why we bitch and how to take control of the things that drive us to frustration. If you find yourself bitching more and doing less, there are tons of actionable gems to shift your perspective and help you flip the ratio. So stop bitching and start listening! In...

"Innovation is a way of thinking and behaving that gets you into a space [where] you are doing design thinking, acting & behaving like an artist, [...] being unafraid to fail [... and] taking big swings." Innovation is more than market disruption. In this week's episode; Joran Oppelt of Illustrious Consulting takes Jinx and Robyn on a journey into and through the ecosystem of business and the process of innovation. From the trees to the fungi, Joran powerfully visualizes the 3 realms of...

"Every time our habits change, there is [a] thought process that goes into that and [...] a stress level that goes in along with that [change]." The pendulum of the Covid pivot is swinging back; Now what? Change is constant and many businesses are facing big changes of Liability, Profitability, and Compliance. This week the UFMB crew discuss their experiences with the changing business environment and expectations of society. In this episode: Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Robyn Sayles, Kathleen Seide

"Right time, Right place, Right Audience... If you're having trouble getting paid... Then one of these may be the culprit." Pricing is the f*****g Goldilocks & 3 Bears of business. Too low and you're likely losing money, too high and you could be pricing yourself out of the market; It can easily make or break your business. So how do you find "right-fit" pricing for your enterprise? In this episode, the UFMB crew explores the methodology and psychology of setting the right price for your...

"When you're so far ahead of the game, that people don't comprehend it yet, that's a lonely place to be. And that's where feelings of insecurity can creep in. You think, oh, I'm smart enough to be here, but I feel singular. I feel like nobody gets me." Everyone feels imposter syndrome at some point in their life. And if they say they don't, they're f*****g lying (to you or themselves). We break down what we know about imposter syndrome, where it comes from, and our own personal experiences...

"I am acutely aware of the taste of my own foot. It tastes like regret and sorrow and lost gains, lost money." In this Happy Hour episode, we reveal some of our past foibles, fuckups, and foot-in-mouth moments. We also talk a little about blockchain and discuss how we are getting ready for 2021 (even though it's already June). In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kaplan Akincilar, Shea Jeffers, Kathleen Seide ******* get on our f*****g email list:...

"Who are the people you are put on this earth to serve?" The UFMB crew takes on the challenge of putting a finger on what...and who an ideal client is. Tap in to find out what critical questions you should be asking of yourself and your business in order to zoom in on the people that you can really knock it out of the park for. In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers

"Why are you writing this book? What is it going to do for people? What is it gonna do for you? Is it going to change the world in some way?" So you want to write a book...but you still can't get past your outline. That's where ghostwriting comes in, and you don't want to miss this episode. Chris and Lilian "Lil" Barcaski of LongBar Creative Solutions dive into professional ghostwriting in one of our most warm and deep conversations. They navigate the purpose, value, and process of writing a...

"We're all dealing with it [...] we do need to stop looking at it as mental illness and recognize that mental health is like any other kind of health. Start looking it as different settings that everyone has." The mental health of you and members of your business is just as important to the overall success of your business as your profit margin. It's the elephant in the room affecting productivity, profit, and partnerships; yet we often gloss over it with entrepreneur "success and hustle"....

"Marketing creates word of mouth but without consistent advertising that tells the market where, when, and for how much; you will miss out on opportunities that only come from the double-tap" Marketing and Advertising are the primary drivers of brand awareness and sales, but what are they? What's really happening? Which one comes first? How do we implement them? Robyn and Shea tackle the Chicken and Egg of business with insights, humor, and practical advice. In this episode: Robyn Sayles,...

Before we launch our next season, we wanted to take a moment to look back at our favorite moments from season one. This show has been a fun ride as we’ve figured out who we are as a team and held some deeply important conversations around topics that a lot of podcasts wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. Enjoy these clips and get ready for Season Two.

That's a wrap for Season 1 of U****k My Business. Eighteen episodes of real, unfiltered, no-b******t business advice in the can! And we couldn't have done it without you. That's right, YOU. We've watched you grow and pivot and thrive despite the obstacles and we are so f*****g proud of you. Season 2 launches in early May 2021. While you're waiting, drop us a line ([email protected]) and tell us what topics you'd like us to u****k in Season 2. In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris...

"Good guerilla marketing is getting your product in front of someone who actually wants it. And there's a big difference between that and spam." Podcast listener and rad human being Addam Vessa emailed and asked us to talk about DIY guerrilla marketing strategies for a shoestring budget. We talk about how to do it right and how to do it very, very wrong. We discuss some strategies and tactics that you can do even if you have little to no resources. And we surprise each other with a few...

And the same holds true for your business. If you are your business and you're not taking care of yourself your business will eventually suffer. We may not know what the f**k self-care is, but we have some ideas on how to show yourself a little love so you can show up fully for your business. Sit down in your favorite chair and get cozy. It's you-time, dammit. In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Jenn Bolivar, Victor Bolivar, Kathleen Seide, Robyn Sayles

Are you making your team feel valued? We discuss some traditional and unexpected ways you can show your team some love. You may not have a direct team but your vendors, suppliers, and partnerships that contribute to the success of your business are your extended team and there are ways to show your love to them as well. In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Jenn Bolivar, Victor Bolivar, Kathleen Seide, Robyn Sayles

"Speak positively of your business - be impeccable with your words. When you speak positively of your business you attract positive outcomes and it also creates neural pathways that keep you loving your business and possibly the reason you started to do it in the first place" How do you love and nurture your business? In the first of three episodes focused on love, the UFMB team talks about how and why you should love your business. It's easy to get stuck in the weeds running a business and...