Episodes

David Carpenter – Tilted Windmills and Gamiotics Founder – Small Business Show 271

How do you go about creating a successful business built around creativity, theatrical experiences and great content? Joining us today is David Carpenter, Founder of Tilted Windmills Theatricals and Gamiotics to share his experience as a producer of traditional theatre experiences as well as creating new interactive experiences with massive audience participation. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Brian Gill – Gillware Data Recovery – Small Business Show Episode 269

We live in a digital world and our devices hold critical data for our businesses and personal lives. What strategies are you putting into place to protect your data for yourself, your Small Business and your team? Joining your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton this week is Brian Gill, data recovery and ransomware expert to discuss ways to protect Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Special Edition – COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Small Business Show Episode 270

Things are changing daily as we battle through this war with the COVID-19 virus. Right now the focus is on stopping the spread of the virus, but Small Business owners are also trying to keep their businesses afloat and keep their team employed. We are getting many questions coming in about the two major government relief programs announced. Join us Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Interview with Marcella Cox of Kindful Body – Small Business Show Episode 268

We all need help from time to time. We work hard to help the Small Business Community here each week and to create a community to help one another get through the struggles of starting and running a Small Business. But what if your Small Business is all about helping people that are managing other problems in their lives? Today Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Surviving and Thriving in Times of Crisis – Small Business Show 267

We are living in unprecedented times. Every Small Business is being or will be impacted by the Wuhan Coronavirus. We recently discussed how to plan for and respond to disasters. On this episode of The Small Business Show your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean first share resources for getting help. How to get your Small Business connected to any Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago
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Tips and Tools for Working from Home – Small Business Show Episode 266

With the coronavirus situation, many people are experiencing working from home – perhaps for the first time. Working from home can be a great experience but like most things, there are pros and cons and ways to take advantage of the benefits while mitigating the negatives. Join us for this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about how Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Does Your Work Ethic Match Your Partner’s? Small Business Show 265

What happens when your work ethic doesn’t match up with your business partner’s? And how should you communicate to a potential business partner about your work ethic expectation?  Join us on this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about managing work ethic expectations and how to resolve work ethic issues with existing business partners.     00:00:00 Small Read more

By Dave Hamilton, ago

Planning for, Surviving and Thriving During Disasters – Small Business Show 264

How do you handle emergency situations when they come up at your Small Business? When (because it will) disaster strikes, how you respond and manage your team and your business can make the difference between success and failure. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they share tips on planning and preparing for when disaster strikes your Small Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Productivity and the Art of Efficiency – Small Business Show Episode 263

What’s the difference between being addicted to productivity and being a workaholic? How can you embrace extreme productivity without blowing up the rest of your life as a Small Business owner? Join us today on this episode of the Small Business Show to discuss how to ramp up your productivity while keeping the rest of your life in balance. 00:00:00 Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago
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What Type of People Make the Best Employees? – Small Business Show 262

What type of people are the best employees? Does experience outweigh education? How important is personality? Are there certain traits that you can look for that can predict success within your Small Business when hiring? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they answer these questions and share their own hiring experiences today on episode 262 of The Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago

Interview with Henry Lopez – Serial Entrepreneur and Host of The How of Business – Small Business Show 261

Being successful with one Small Business is a great accomplishment. Once you have some success, do you focus on your existing business, or challenge yourself to try something new? Joining us today, Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur that has bought and sold businesses as well as starting brand new companies. Henry has also expanded into business coaching, and he Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago
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Interview with Michelle and Jake Sendowski of Souper Products – Small Business Show 260

All of us at one time or another have thought of a product that would make our lives easier, something we could use ourselves and maybe even offer for sale to other people. Most of these ideas are just that, ideas that don’t go anywhere. Today we have a couple of product innovators joining us that took their concept to Read more

By Shannon Jean, ago