On this episode of The Small Business Show, hear why co-host Shannon Jean believes LinkedIn is one of the most underutilized tools for Small Business owners. We jump into the WHY both you and your Small Business should have a presence on LinkedIn with some enlightening personal anecdotes and lessons learned on the platform. 00:00:00 Small Business Show Read more
Over the past 6-seasons on The Small Business Show, we frequently discuss the tactics and actions required to make the jump from Employee to Employer – leaving the comfort of a 9-5 job to start your own Small Business and to create the Charmed Life we promote on the show. Our guest today is a believer. He’s on a quest, Read more
If you are a Small Business owner selling any kind of product or service, is selling and marketing on eBay part of your long-term strategy? We think it should be! Join us today as we speak with Rebecca Michals, eBay Director of Community and Engagement to learn why and how eBay is focused on helping Small Business owners succeed. Rebecca Read more
Are you willing to do everything to make your Small Business succeed or do find certain tasks “below you”? Join us for this episode of The Small Business Show to hear why your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton believe that cleaning the toilets is a crucial step towards success as a Small Business owner. You will hear about doing Read more
Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for a discussion about what phrases to avoid in-person and with written communication. Then it’s time to discuss very unconventional methods to share your story with both your customers, employees, and partners. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #325 for Wednesday, April Read more
Joining us for this episode of The Small Business Show is Howard Tiersky, CEO of FROM, a company that describes itself as a Digital Transformation Agency. Howard is going to help us learn about successful digital product launches and how to get our companies ready for the digital future. Howard is also the Best Selling Author of Winning Digital Customers Read more
Following up on episode 321 where we questioned if ADHD is a “disorder or super-power” for Small Business owners, we are joined today by Brittany Smith, a Cognitive Neuroscientist with a specialty in helping people overcome the challenges of ADHD. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they dig deeper into the topic of ADHD for Entrepreneurs and Read more
One of the opportunities of owning a business that we discuss on the show often is being able to create your own story. Molding a powerful narrative around your business, your brand, your products, and even yourself can be one of the most rewarding and powerful aspects of being a business owner. But what if you’re not sure how to Read more
Having ADHD as a kid is challenging and can be a huge obstacle to being successful in school. There’s no doubt that as parents and educators, we need to continue to develop new systems to help ADHD kids be successful during their formative years. But what about beyond our youth? Are there aspects of ADHD that can help us to Read more
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they work through the Hiring Process with a new employee for one of Dave’s small businesses, Backbeat Media. We will discuss attracting talent by using LinkedIn Jobs, vetting prospective candidates, and tips and techniques for holding interviews. We also learn about the extremely effective concept of a “paid audition” for new Read more
It’s not often that we have a guest running a business that has been in operation for over 90-years. A company that may have started small but has grown to 5 locations in Southern California with over 80 employees. Tom Blumenthal has had the challenging task of stewarding a storied brand through the Coronavirus and adapting to changing customer habits Read more
As Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners, we often hear these phrases: That won’t work. If it’s such a good business idea, why hasn’t anyone else done it? Maybe you should stay in your lane. You should be more realistic. Naysayers are all around us. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today on The Small Business Show to learn Read more