Small Business Strategies

Episode 123: Discussing Design Trends From This Year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Trade Show (KBIS) 2022

This week I welcome two guest experts on the podcast from the design industry who share some trends from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS wrapped up its first in-person show in two years last week. It’s the largest North American trade show for the kitchen and bath industry that showcases the latest…

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Episode 122: Lessons on Resilience and Leadership: A Military Hero’s Story of Captivity

This week I welcome a special guest to the podcast show. Major General James L. Dozier joins me on the show to discuss his new book Finding My Pole Star: Memoir of an American hero’s life of faithful military service. December 17, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of the kidnapping of then Brigadier General James…

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Episode 121: Does Your Ventilation System Need an Upgrade?

This week Kelly Debusk joins me on the podcast to discuss some basics for resolving ventilation issues. In today’s environment, manufacturers face growing regulations from the EPA and OSHA; regulations that have the potential to hinder the operations of companies in our industry. Understanding the basics of the systems affected is critical. Kelly wrote a great…

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Episode 120: How to Build a Remarkable Brand That Wins Loyal Customers

This week Mike Jones, author of the new book You are Remarkable: Unlock your authentic brand to win loyal customers joins me on the podcast to share some tactical advice on how to unlock your company’s brand based on your values and vision.  Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones…

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Episode 119: How to Connect With Buyers in Today’s Complex Selling Environment

This week Mark McGraw, co-author of the new book 21st Century Prospecting The Authoritative Playbook for New Business Development joins me on the show to discuss how to connect and engage effectively with prospective buyers in today’s complex, multi-platform selling environment.  Mark is Sandler Sales Trainer and is passionate about helping salespeople and sales leaders…

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Episode 118: What Business Leaders Can Learn From Sports Psychology

This week I welcome Jared Tendler on the podcast show to discuss sports psychology & the mental game, and what business leaders can learn from it.  Jared is an expert in the field of sports psychology and has worked with poker players, financial traders, PGA Tour players, MMA fighters, Pool players, and entrepreneurs from 45…

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Episode 117: Interview with Brad Crutchleo of Custom Marble Solutions

This week Brad Crutchleo of Custom Marble Solutions in Dayton Ohio joins me on the podcast to discuss their story as a company in this industry. They recently rejoined the ICPA as a member and you can learn more about their company by visiting https://www.custommarblesolutions.com. 

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Episode 116: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You

This week Mark Herschberg joins me on our final podcast of the year to discuss his recent book The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You.  Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems,…

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Episode 115: Interview with Doug Westmoreland of Mincey Marble

This week, Doug Westmoreland joins me on the podcast. Doug is the chief operating officer at Mincey Marble Manufacturing, Inc., in Gainesville, GA.  He has more than three decades in the industrial world from sales to management to owning his own companies. His involvement in the world of marble goes back to the mid-1980s when…

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Episode 114: The BluePrint to Growing a Successful Business in Any Economy

This week Adam Lyons joins me on the show to share his 5 steps for creating a successful business. Adam has saved and scaled over 1800+ small businesses since launching his Smart BluePrint. Beyond his own portfolio of growing companies, Adam is an advisor for over 500 brands across the US and Canada. Lyons has…

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