In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon discuss the misconceptions surrounding lifestyle businesses, sharing stories of individuals finding success by enjoying the day-to-day work. They highlight the importance of enjoying the business grind rather than just the end result, reflecting on their own experiences with multiple lifestyle businesses. Read more
Dave Hamilton, Shannon Jean, and Alex Forbes from Lane 17 Cabinets discuss building systems and output thinking in business. Alex shares his journey transitioning from furniture making to focusing on cabinets, emphasizing lean manufacturing principles, delegation, and hiring for continuous improvement. They mention “Output Thinking” by John Seifer, the challenges Read more
On this May 22nd episode of Business Brain, Tyler Purcell, COO of Kiplinger Wealth Advisors and co-founder of The Laundry Spot, shares his journey from finance to laundromats, emphasizing patience and persistence in achieving goals like a community on 20 acres. He highlighted the value of social media for industry Read more
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the impact of language on mindset and actions, advocating for reframing negative self-talk into positive affirmations. They highlight the value of confidently promoting businesses by emphasizing quality rather than hyperbole, utilizing press releases, accomplishments, and testimonials to shape a positive narrative. Encouraging listeners to Read more
Join us on Business Brain as we explore maximizing credit card rewards and the importance of social connections for entrepreneurs. Discover strategies for using credit cards wisely to earn rewards, negotiate vendor payments, and select cards that suit individual needs. Then, we delve into the impact of social isolation on Read more
n this episode, we discuss the challenges of exhausting video calls in work settings and suggest turning off cameras for better focus. We also explore the concept of “Leave Me Alone Money” (LMA) for financial independence, emphasizing autonomy in pursuing personal goals over accumulating wealth. Advantages of LMA money in Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton share strategies for building a social media following. Shannon’s success story of growing from 500 to 5,600 genuine followers in 90 days highlights the power of organic growth. We discuss joining growth groups, engaging authentically, and the significance of Read more
In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into Gabe Treviso’s entrepreneurial journey, exploring his transition from real estate to creating Suds2Go. Gabe shares the inspiration behind his portable hand washing system, which he gained from parenting challenges, and discusses his Shark Tank experience, unexpected growth during the pandemic, and Read more
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
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
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
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