Mind Your Own Business

Every small business owner these days knows they need to be networking… or at least they know that they’ve been told so time and time again. But what does that mean? How does someone network effectively? Dave Bresler of Network! Network! joins us to discuss.

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Yup, they’re inevitable… and this year, your small business tax returns are full of new rules and guidelines. We sit down with CPA Joe Romano of Romano & Associates to navigate some of the pitfalls and even find some opportunities. (This episode is sponsored by Audible, home of the worlds biggest selection of audio books, … Continued

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Sometime around the year 2000, journalist Larry Schuster decided he needed a new challenge, so he did something pretty extraordinary – pulling up stakes and relocating to Shanghai, China. In our conversation with Larry, we hear about the bumpy road that led to the founding of his successful small business, and along the way, learn … Continued

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It’s a brand new year, and all of us are taking a look how our businesses did in 2018 and how we can improve. To that end, Mike and Matt present a really great exercise for taking stock of the previous year and making plans for the future in a way that’s much more subtle … Continued

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Hiring has always been hard, but has it actually gotten harder? Have online job boards done what they’ve promised and made it easier to find great employees, or were we better off with a classified and a sign in the window? And while we’re at it, what the heck is up with kids these days? … Continued

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Howdy, Pardner! Bill Goldstein (https://www.billgoldstein.com/) joins us to talk about the dynamics of duos, the myth of complementary skill sets, and why there are no sole proprietors in foxholes.

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Forsooth! Your fearless friends find themselves facing things that terrify every business owner – firing an employee and the fear of failure. Featuring Bobby Derival of Home Care at Its Best (http://hcaib.com/)

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Glenn Diehl of Genesis Exhibits (https://www.exhibitsbygenesis.com/) joins us to talk about steering his established company into a hard right turn. New opportunities, new excitement, new challenges – how do you bring your staff and clients along for the ride?

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In a special end-of-summer quickie episode, Mike and David discuss how “abundant thinking” can turn around your sales (and maybe your life).

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In another episode about successful staffing, guest Harrison Wise of Wise Public Relations (https://www.wisepublicrelations.com/) joins us to discuss the financial and cultural implications of taking on new employees.

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