Episodes of the Small Business Show
It’s time to talk about bad news! What is the best way to handle sharing bad news with your employees and customers, and how about with your investors or bankers? Join us today as we dive into the best ways to minimize the impact of bad news. 00:00:00 Business Brain Read more…
It’s another Casual Friday episode of Business Brain! Join us as we discuss how talking about your mistakes can build credibility faster than your successes. Then, we discuss one of the significant and often unspoken benefits of starting a business: building a community of people you will often spend more Read more…
What’s better, buying a business or starting your own? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean in discussing the pros and cons of building or buying on episode 485 of Business Brain. Listen in to also hear about Shannon’s Starlink experience at his new short-term rental property! 00:00:00 Business Brain – Read more…
It’s a grab bag of topics for this Casual Friday episode of Business Brain! Shannon shares his experience with a contractor who doesn’t make appointments: “Everything is an emergency in my business.” Then, we discuss a listener email about hiring employees as contractors to start, and we wrap up the Read more…
Join us for episode 483 of Business Brain to discuss the power of perseverence and tenacity when building your business. We then jump into a discussion about what to do when your business becomes commoditized. Don’t think it can happen to your business? Think again. Listen in and tune your Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the concept of “no phone Friday” for improved focus and productivity. We address imposter syndrome and the importance of self-awareness. We talk about transparent salary expectations in hiring and working with spouses. Our sponsor, FastGrowingTrees.com, offers a 15% discount to listeners. Lastly, Read more…
When is the right time to hire your first employee? How do you decide what role they need to play? Do you need a salesperson, an admin, or an assistant? Listen in to episode 481 of Business Brain to hear your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, discuss this topic Read more…
On this episode of Business Brain, we discuss how artists are monetizing their stories through storytelling in the music industry. We highlight our sponsors, Miro and Zinch, for their collaboration and lending services. We share personal experiences with imposter syndrome and the importance of seeking external input and collaboration. Listeners Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the emotional impact of leaving a leadership role and offer valuable advice on finding fulfillment afterward. We emphasize the importance of building your own community, taking small steps toward goals, and creating a positive environment. We also share insightful ideas from James Read more…
What is Slippery Math, and how can it help you live a pre-tax lifestyle? And should you be focused on focusing? Listen in and learn why Shannon doesn’t want you to fall into the Focus Trap. Join us for episode 478 of Business Brain, where we tune our brains together Read more…
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss strategies for avoiding procrastination and maximizing productivity. We share our personal experiences and emphasize the importance of self-awareness. We also explore the benefits of using X-Twitter for personal and business branding, including the use of lists and growing followers. Listen in for Read more…
It’s Casual Friday on Business Brain! Listen in as we discuss the Barefoot Investor series of books for adults and kids to learn about finance and money. Then it’s on to a discussion about attracting luck in your business and personal life. It’s a great way to spend a few Read more…