Small Business Journal Podcast

Rushford Lee has spent over 25 years as a branding and marketing creator. During that time, he and his team have developed the most remarkable branding tool I've seen in my 44 years in the marketing space. It's called a Branding and Marketing Playbook, and it can protect any company from "message drift", and the latest bright idea from some marketing genius. Rushford has designed hundreds of brands, but his most noteworthy achievement in my view is this Playbook. If your company is ready to lock in your marketing strategies and brand equity, you've gotta meet Rushford.

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Jessica Acosta has a stack of things against her. She is a woman in a male-dominated profession, she is LatinX with an accent, she started with zero capital, and she was very young. Well, folks, this woman has overcome every challenge and is now a multi-business entrepreneur. Her lessons learned will impress anyone who feels they are fighting against unfair odds. She did it anyway!

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Where are you making the best margins and where are you bleeding revenue? That is a frightening question for any small business owner. In this episode, I talk finance with Scott and Chris Kellett, who help small business owners keep track of their revenue. As bookkeepers and fractional CFOs, North Peak Services can be a valuable partner to help assure your financial health as you chase your dreams.

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Did you ever wonder who invents these cool ride on cars your kids enjoy? Would you believe other kids? Shannon Adam is the CEO of Best Ride On Cars, and her kids help design these incredible electric or push cars for kids from toddler to about age 8. Her story will inspire you. It certainly did me.

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Dale Carnegie was a man ahead of his time. He introduced ways to engage others to win friends and influence people, which was used in any personal relationship including business. But Jerry Acuff, sometimes called the Dale Carnegie of the 21st century, has taken it a step further. While Dale taught the what, Jerry teaches the how. Take notes and learn. You'll love this guy!

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This girl can't be tamed! Emily Ackerman is a ball of fire and people connector. As the Director of Business Development for CPA Firm Lane Gorman Trubitt (LGT), she's found her niche and is tearing things up in Texas. Her goals and drive truly do mimic a tornado. You'll see. The tips and approach Emily shares will inspire anyone in the people business. It certainly did for me!

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This episode will very likely generate the most strong opinions on both sides of the topic. It has been a very learning experience for me, and may help you with your interactions with those whose lifestyle choices may conflict with your own standards and beliefs. It is possible to maintain your values and inner compass while also being tolerant and kind to those who differ. Take a listen and consider before you respond.

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Only egomaniac small business owners would ever claim to rise to the top by sheer genius and personal moxie. The rest of us are very quick to credit key relationships along our entrepreneurial journey for our success. That is certainly true for me. I'm just not smart enough to craft such an amazing business adventure as I've had. It's thanks first to God, and next to all those key people who guided my journey.

Let me help you with a free Small Business Review to examine where your business is going, what choke points you are experiencing, and who can help open those up so you can breathe and grow again. Click this link to schedule our zoom call now.  Or email me at [email protected], or call 385-200-4037. Your next great connection may be found in our conversation!

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Sourdough is a living organism that makes all kinds of foods more nutritious and delicious - think sourdough bread, pancakes, waffles, and much more. Eric Aroca is not a baker, but a curator of culture for small businesses. Culture is created from day one, and it needs careful work to maintain it, or a lot of work to change if yours is not ideal. You'll get many powerful tips that you can apply to your business right away, but changing your culture will take time. Often it takes someone from the outside to help you achieve a culture that is delicious, like sourdough bread, to your whole organization.

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No matter where you come from or what has happened to shape your life, you can rise from the ashes and do something remarkable. Just ask my friend Davis McAlister. As he shares his tragic story from childhood and the events that might have ruined anyone else. Today, Davis teaches parents and businesses how to use pillars of power to overcome adversity and soar.

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