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Negotiating Like an Auctioneer + Vampires – Business Brain 532

Join us as Shannon and Dave come to you from SXSW to discuss how using Auctioneer tactics can help during negotiations and how to eliminate the Vampires in your life. Listen in for a lively episode of Business Brain! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #532 for Wednesday, March Read more

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Creating a Cult of Customers – Business Brain 527

Join us as we talk about ChatGPT, Pixelmator and why the band Phish is just like Costco when it comes to creating cult-like customer loyalty. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #527 for Casual Friday, February 23rd, 2024 February 23: National Rationalization Day 00:01:30 Using AI for your business Read more

9 Year Anniversary + Dealing with Chargebacks – Business Brain 526

In this episode of Business Brain, we look back at the show’s evolution over the last nine years, from Doing Business As to Small Business Show and finally to Business Brain. We share our challenges and triumphs, such as releasing books and growing our community through podcasting. Our conversation highlights Read more

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When The Guest Interviews The Hosts – Business Brain 525

You don’t want to miss this episode of Business Brain! We let the recording run long from our interview with Ryan Sneddon in episode 524 and Ryan began interviewing your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. This casual conversation about the history of Business Brain and building a foundation for Read more

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Mitigating Employee Apathy – Business Brain 514

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss standing out on Twitter, the challenges of managing priorities, employee apathy, and fostering enthusiasm. We emphasize the importance of open communication, personal connections, and providing the necessary tools. Feedback is welcome at [email protected], and don’t forget to check out our sponsors at Read more

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Happy New Year – Are You a Criminal? Business Brain 512

It’s the first Business Brain of 2024, and we ask the question: Are you a criminal but don’t know it? The federal government just rolled out the new Beneficial Ownership Information Act and wants to get to know your company better. Join us as we discuss the reporting requirements of Read more

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Should You Kill Your Business? Business Brain 510

People are important. Dave and Shannon discuss the benefits of increasing your social and business circles on this episode of Business Brain, followed by a discussion about putting off tough decisions if your business is failing. One of the least discussed benefits of building a business is hiring people you Read more

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Opening Minds of Close-Minded Customers – Business Brain 490

What’s the best way to introduce change to your business? Are big changes easily embraced or are there better methods to get everyone onboard? Listen in as we discuss resistance to change before jumping into a discussion about opening closed minds to new ideas – with your customers. 00:00:00 Business Read more