Podcast
60: Franchise Systems with Shawna Hicks-Cranston
Franchisees are often the ultimate small business owners with 75% of franchise owners having fewer than 20 employees. Today we partner with Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch, to bring you the low down on franchise systems.
59: Understanding Your Customer
In many cases, your customers may be more involved with your products than you are. Wouldn't it make sense to get a feel for their perceptions? Join self-described "start-up guy" John Blake as he shares his expertise on shaping the customer journey.
58: Sales Guru - Cameron Earhart
Our dynamic duo Devin Dash and Cameron Earhart talk sales this week, bringing you the low down on effective communication and sales strategies. These two tackle everything from common sales mishaps to setting up the best long-term relationships with prospective clients. You don’t want to miss this!
57: Delivering Blue Collar Value (replay)
This week, we are throwing it back to an episode we released five years ago, Delivering Blue Collar Value. Pricing and selling value are common topics among white-collar professionals like CPAs and attorneys. But do roofers and AC repair companies follow the same labor value theories? Tune in to find out!
56: Leadership Affirmation Roadblocks
Two weeks ago, we discussed the difference between managers and leaders. Today, we want to expand on that by introducing you to our leadership affirmations. When we work with clients, we help them establish a leadership team, and these affirmations serve as a prerequisite for a spot on that team.
55: Commercial Real Estate with Jag Grewal
Jag Grewal of Ian Black Real Estate joins us to talk about the subtleties of commercial real estate. Whether you are actively looking for a new place to do business, passively browsing, or just interested in the market, Jag covers it all!
54: Leadership vs Management
We often use the terms “leadership” and “management” interchangeably…but should we? In this week’s podcast, we will cover the distinct differences between managers and leaders and help you discover the nuanced leadership skill set that will take your business to the next level.
53: The Collaborative CEO
What does it take to be a Collaborative CEO? Is it something you are born with? Something you adopt? Something you aspire to be? Find out, as John Goda, CEO of RTI Insurance, tells the tale of how his role changed from Chief Executive Officer to Chief Enthusiasm Officer, and what it did for his life and for his business.
52: Today's Performance and Tomorrow's Success
Our founder and fearless leader, Joey Brannon, had the opportunity to speak at this year’s Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants CFO & Controller Conference, and we are sharing the recording with you! Follow along as Joey covers Leadership vs. Management, Competitive Advantage, Strategy, and so much more!
51: Fifty-Fifty Partnerships
With Saint Patrick’s Day being just around the corner, it only seems fair that we give you a podcast filled with legends, magic, and luck! This week. we would like to introduce you to David Yohn and Jamie Dunnam, the unicorns of successful 50:50 partnerships. Listen in to see how these two have made it work for over 20-years and you might find a pot of gold at the end of this podcast rainbow!
50: REACH Ecosystem Part 2
Last week we covered the relational drive in the reach ecosystem which describes the degree to which an individual engages emotionally in everyday circumstances. This week, we take a look at achievement drive and delve into the intensity in which one approaches goals. Find out if you are more: (1) Measured or Intense; (2) Assertive or Reflective; (3) Bold or Cautious; (4) Adaptable or Flexible; (5) Analytical or intuitive. Let us know after the show by clicking on the review button below!
49: REACH Ecosystem Part 1
REACH: The Insights to Know and the Resources to Grow .
Join us this week as we cover what we consider one of the most valuable tools in our tool belt. Not only will you leave with a greater understanding of who you are and why you may react to things the way you do, but also with a greater understanding of how to relate to people who don’t react as you do. You don’t want to miss this!
48: Professional Sales and Sales Management
Shawn Milliken of Roofing by Curry joins us to talk about sales and sales management. Getting the most from your team is as much an art as it is a science, and Shawn shares both perspectives with us.
47: Getting Strategic With Insurance
A strategic approach to managing risk that can benefit small businesses of any size.
46: Business as Ministry (Grow with Purpose Chapter 10)
Small businesses growing with purpose often change the world in more lasting and meaningful ways than any church program, nonprofit, government institution, social club, volunteer group, or grassroots movement.
45: What You DON’T Do Matters MOST (Grow With Purpose Chapter 9)
Chapter 9 is all about strategy! Picking the right strategy for your business and staying on track is one of the most conducive elements of success. This chapter reveals our “secret sauce” to strategy!
43: Get Out of the Way (Grow With Purpose Chapter 7)
The tools you need to plan and execute the long-term goals that will lead to the growth of your business, instead of just putting out fires.
42: Customers Are Real People (Grow With Purpose: Chapter 6)
Up to this point, we have been focusing on the processes that cultivate success within a business. But sooner or later, the desire for growth must shift from inside processes to outside sales. This chapter walks you through sales and marketing and gives you insight on how to best interact with your market according to your values.
41: Create the Playbook (Grow With Purpose: Chapter 5)
Small businesses and large ones often struggle with basic business systems and processes. The playbook is our answer to the old SOP manual. It doesn’t have to be hard to put together, but more importantly, it is an essential part of creating a predictable and repeatable experience for customers.