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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

By Dave Hamilton, ago
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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

By Shannon Jean, ago
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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

By Dave Hamilton, ago
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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

By Dave Hamilton, ago
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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

By Dave Hamilton, ago
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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

By Shannon Jean, ago
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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

By Shannon Jean, ago
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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

By Shannon Jean, ago
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The Wisdom of Charlie Munger – Business Brain 506

Amidst our live streaming conversation, we touch upon the topic of incorporating video into our podcast. The potential of expanding our presence on platforms like YouTube holds great appeal, and we explore the opportunities it presents for reaching a wider audience. Furthermore, this episode is sponsored by Shopify and Fastmail, two remarkable platforms that provide immense value to online businesses. Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago
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Outsmarting Chaos – Business Brain 505

In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into the strategies for managing chaos and staying productive. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss the positive side of chaos and how to maneuver your way through to a positive outcome. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #505 for Casual Friday, December 1st, 2023 00:00:56 Processing Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago
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Selling (Yourself On) Your Business – Business Brain 504

In this episode of the Business Brain podcast, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean reflect on their experiences during the Thanksgiving holiday. Dave shared that he could disconnect from work and enjoy a break while Shannon visited a new property. They are preparing for guests and found physical activities helpful in disconnecting. The hosts encourage their listeners to share their own Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Wrong Business Broker = 50% Loss – Business Brain 503

In episode 503 of Business Brain, we discuss the debate between goal-setting and establishing systems. We emphasize the power of systems and the importance of consistently adapting them over time. I share a personal experience with redefining portion sizes for health reasons and highlight the benefits of incorporating milestones within a system. We also touch on the application of systems Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago