Using SWOT for your Small Business – Business Brain 518

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the importance of SWOT analysis in evaluating a business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. We emphasize the significance of team collaboration, innovation, and staying ahead in the market. We also share personal anecdotes and explore the power of family unity and creating a motto. Join the Business Brain community at businessbrain.show and Read more…

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When Your Customer is Wrong – Business Brain 517

What do you do when your customer is W-R-O-N-G?! Listen in for 18 minutes, and you’ll find out how to maneuver your way around customers that are clearly wrong, but you need them on your side. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #517 for Friday, January 19th, 2024 00:01:03 CES…is Back! 00:07:41 SPONSOR: Miro is your team’s visual platform Read more…

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How Not to Treat Critics – a Dark eBay Story. Business Brain 516

In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss paying tuition with credit cards, utilizing credit card points for benefits, interstatement payments, online collaboration tools, and addressing eBay’s dark side. We emphasize leadership and setting the right tone in business. We conclude with shout-outs to sponsors and encourage listeners to live a charmed life. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast Read more…

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Millionaire Habits – Business Brain 515

On this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the impact of news consumption habits and the importance of being intentional about the content we consume. Host Dave Hamilton shares his personal experience of breaking away from news programming and opting for podcasts instead. We also highlight our sponsors, Squared Away and Shopify, and their services that empower entrepreneurs and business 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 gosquaredaway.com and shopify.com/businessbrain. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast Read more…

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Just In Time Mania + Imposter Syndrome – Business Brain 513

How do you manage your time when dealing with chaos in your business and personal life? That’s the discussion as we begin episode 513 of Business Brain! Then, we jump into some business therapy as we try to figure out how to overcome the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. Listen in and learn with us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast 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 BOI and the joys of becoming friends with the Financial Read more…

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Bank Scams and a New Business for Shannon – Business Brain 511

How good are you at spotting scams? You might be surprised that even the most tech-savvy among us can fall victim to fraud. Listen in as Dave Hamilton shares his experience with a recent scam that could have cost him $25K. Then, as we get ready to start 2024, Shannon is ready to start a new experiment with a Business 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 will enjoy working with daily. Listen in to hear our Read more…

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Change is Coming. Are You Ready? Business Brain 509

There are two critical topics discussed on this episode of Business Brain: Always ask for the NO. What happens when change punches you in the face? Listen in to this episode as we slice and dice these topics and more. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #509 for Casual Friday, December 15th, 2023 00:01:00 When selling, always ask for Read more…

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Finding Your Noble Cause – Business Brain 508

Let’s talk about what is standing in the way for you to succeed. That’s the intro topic for episode 508 of Business Brain. Then, we jump into our main topic of defining a Noble Cause to help better connect and motivate yourself, your employees, vendors, investors, bankers, and customers. Joint us for 19 minutes that could change your life! 00:00:00 Read more…

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What is your USP? Business Brain 507

Join us for episode 507 of Business Brain! We start the show by introducing a concept called the people pyramid for entrepreneurs. It represents the different types of people one should surround oneself with. We have supporters at the base of the pyramid – close friends, family, and business partners who are always there for us. Moving up, we have Read more…