Explore " smallbusinesspodcast" with insightful episodes like "Dallas: UMB Bank Market President Todd Burns' Game Plan for Growth in the DFW Market", "The Decision Most Business Owners Aren't Making, and Why It's So Important", "South Florida: City Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig on Family, Culture and Continuous Improvement", "Coordinating the Needs of the Business with the Needs of the Family" and "San Antonio: Rebecca Viagran's 200 Year Legacy in The Alamo City Leads Business Growth" from podcasts like ""Texas Business Minds", "The Real Business Podcast", "Florida Business Minds", "The Real Business Podcast" and "Texas Business Minds"" and more!
He's the Dallas market leader for UMB Bank, but Todd Burns is no newbie in DFW. Born & raised here, and with over 30 years experience in the banking industry, Burns and the Kansas City-based UMB are betting on big growth in North Texas. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed connects with Burns to learn more about his new role, and why 2024 may be more challenging that many forecasters are predicting.
The decision to stay and grow your business versus the decision to leave and transition your business often puts a business owner at a crossroads. So rather than face the decision head-on, it gets delayed and ultimately made without much forethought or planning. In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes Sam Mendelsohn of Value Builder to discuss why this decision is so important, why it must be made with sufficient lead time to be successful, and why considering your future personal and financial needs must be a part of the decision-making process.
Opened as Waterbed City in the 70's, City Furniture's evolution into a leader offering stylish furniture and exceptional customer service is no accident. In this episode, second generation CEO Andrew Koenig connects with SFBJ Editor in Chief Mel Melendez to share how he and his team are continuously improving every aspect of their business to thrive in any economic cycle.
Two words: Family and Business. The two are intrinsically connected, but often operate on divergent planes. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Martha L. Sullivan, a CPA and consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, to discuss balancing a thriving business while creating a lifetime of liquidity for today and a legacy for the future.
At a critical time, when San Antonio business leaders are looking for a driving force to unite and grow the city's profile, Rebecca Viagran is ready for the challenge. In this episode, SABJ Editor Ed Arnold invites the native San Antonian to share her passion and vision in her role as President & CEO of the South Texas Business Partnership.
At some point in the lifecycle of a business, an owner must make a crucial decision—one that affects the business, family and employees. Do I stay and reinvest my time, energy and money in taking the business to the next level? Or do I leave and move on to the next stage of my personal and professional life? John Warrillow, author of Built To Sell and Founder of ValueBuilder, joins us to share his thoughts on how business owners can best make this decision and how that decision impacts their exit strategy.
Business planning is sound business strategy. Yet three areas often come between a business owner and the implemention of effective plans: time, perceived need, and money. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski focuses on how a lack of monetary resources can get in the way of effective business planning with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass. Chuck asserts that, if you would pay 1% of the value of your investments to have those managed then why wouldn't you do the same for your largest asset--your business?
Born & raised in the Miami-area, Kelley Brown-Murro has a pulse on the local economy and firsthand experience working with the small business owners who make it go. In this episode, SFBJ Editor in Chief Mel Melendez checks in with Brown-Murro for an update and an outlook on the region's economic vitality.
Selling a business is not easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it. And while, you may have built a profitable business, there's always inherent risks that could threaten the viability of the business and decrease your value. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Chris Vanderzyden, Managing Partner at Legacy Partners, LLLP to offer practical advice on how to de-risk your business and make it more transferrable.
She's only been on the job for a few short weeks, but Belinda Ortiz Kirkegard is already drafting an aggressive game plan to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this episode, former OBJ Editor Cindy Barth connects with Kirkegard, who shares her past experience and passion for this role.
She's uniquely qualified to lead the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and Marina Gonzales' energy is contagious. In this episode, SABJ Editor in Chief Ed Arnold invites Gonzales to share her vision for Hispanic small business leaders to access more opportunities and grown their businesses.
Florida is open for business- all business, thanks in large part to the BBIF or Black Business Investment Fund. Established 35 years ago, the organization funds and supports the creation and expansion of Black and minority small businesses by providing loans, education and training. In this download, OBJ Editor Cindy Barth invites CEO Inez Long to share the impact BBIF is making across the state.
In spite of inflation, consumers are traveling and that's good for business in Central Florida. What's the outlook for the rest of this year, and how are small businesses doing as we recover from the pandemic? In this episode, Orlando Business Journal Editor Cindy Barth invites Fountainhead Commercial Capital Founder & CEO Chris Hurn to offer insight and perspective from the front lines of the small business community.
Have you ever thought about building your business through podcasts? Alex Sanfillipo loves serving others whether in his community or in his business. His businesses are all about bringing that goodness to small businesses. As founder of both PodMatch and Creating a Brand, Alex strives to connect and elevate other business owners.
When asked what inspired him to create PodMatch, he responded by saying that he knew how hard it was to find guests and for guests to find great podcasts. And, he has some other great things right around the corner to aid podcasters and make that start-up easier. Keep a lookout for Podcast SOP from Alex!
About Your Host
DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.
Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.
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We have all had overwhelming and stress in our daily life at some point, in particular as an entrepreneur it can seem like a never ending circle of things “hitting the fan” time after time. It’s how we deal with moments like those that define us and truly define our success. We have also heard the term take a deep breath with something that is turning into chaos, however Dawna Campbell explains how to break down these rushing thoughts and rebuild and re-train your thought patterns correctly leaving you feeling like a breath of fresh air has just given you the ability to relax and think Rationally. In Season 2/Episode 48 Dawna takes a deep dive into this incorporating her background as a financial expert and how she personally rebuilt her life to be one of peace by changing just a few poor habits. We have all had those days or something goes wrong, and then everything else seems to fallow down a bad rabbit hole. I want to thank Dawna for her wisdom as well as the lessons she has given to us in this podcast. As always want to think our sponsor so tell us with their tremendous continuing support of this podcast. Please go to sotellus.com/Roblyon Defined out more about this incredible review management software that will get you more work and build up your reputation better than you ever thought possible to re-collective system that works on auto pilot.
Today Ete sits down with Tom Stone, loan officer at Guild Mortgage.
By the time Tom Stone finished college, he had studied accounting, physical therapy, and finally landed on sociology and behavioral science. While his choices in majors may have seemed a little scattered, there were a few things that he was certain about. For one, he knew he wanted to live in the Heber Valley, where his family had moved when he was 15, a place he absolutely loved and never wanted to leave. Second, he knew that he would never take a "salary job" because, as he put it, "I'm not gonna have someone tell me how much money I'm gonna make." Despite all the things that could go wrong, despite the lack of security in a commission type job, he was confident that, for him, removing limits was more important than hanging on to security. He was "sure about himself," not in a big-ego way, but in his ability to do whatever it took to succeed.
When it came to settling on a career, working in mortgages, he said, "felt right." He wouldn't have limitations on his income, and he could stay in the Heber Valley, where he knew he could make things work, despite the potential difficulties of working in such a small market. And when he followed those intentions even further, leaving a secure mortgage job at a bank in order to start his own company, he had to battle some serious skepticism. Within minutes of each other, the first two people he told about his plan responded with "Are you stupid?" and "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard." But Tom had some insight into dealing with fear. He knew that results only come from action. Some people decide to act for what they want, others just hope that things will work out. Tom would be the former. He had to push out that "first morning thought" whispering that he couldn't do it. He looked to the experiences he'd had so far in his life. He'd handled challenges before, and if he was able to do it then, he could do it now.
Deciding to start his own business would certainly not be the last struggle he'd find himself in. 2007-2012 were, of course, some pretty dark times for anyone in mortgages. He pivoted, he made smart choices, he paid every bill, and got through.
Now decades in, and living the life he wanted, Tom can look back and confidently say that he made the right decisions for himself and his family. "Success for me is having the time to do what you want," he tells us. In Tom's case, that means being available for his family, having the time to serve the community, and having time to ride anything with wheels. Tom has found success.
Tom is uniquely poised to offer some great advice in an area that's relevant to almost all of us. If you haven't already, most of us will someday go looking for a mortgage lender. What's it like to be on the other side of the desk, to be the guy handling peoples' most valued assets, their money and their home? What can you do to help your chances of getting the loan you're seeking? What if you're self-employed? Find out in this episode of The Company Next Door.
Your website can be your most valuable sales tool, but so many businesses aren't utilizing their website to its full potential. In this episode, Joel Eschenbach draws on his 12 years of experience to help you fix 5 common website mistakes and start getting results.
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We all want people to understand how our products and services can solve their problems. But it turns out, simply asking people to buy doesn’t work. At least not right away. In this episode, Dr. J.J. Peterson, Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand, shares the 3 essential stages of your customer’s journey and the 5 elements you need to create an effective sales funnel that will invite people into a trusted relationship with your brand.
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While the coronavirus is crushing the economy, it's also taking a toll on mental health. Millions of business owners and professionals across the country have been displaced from their daily routine, are facing significant economic losses, and an uncertain future. In this episode, Brian invites "The Gratitude Guy" David George Brooke to share his inspirational story, and how daily gratitude can transform your life and create opportunities you never dreamed of.
In this episode, we chat with Andy Yochum, owner of Boardwalk Food Company, about how he developed his delicious Craft Beer Pretzels. He shares how listening to customer feedback improves his products and how solving customer problems leads to more sales.
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There is something about cold beer and salty snacks that bring people together. At Boardwalk Food Co., we love craft beer as much as you do. That’s why we’ve spent countless hours consulting with local brewing experts (AKA drinking a lot of beer) to create a new line of craft beer flavored pretzels. Our mission is to bring that experience to you by creating fun and tasty craft beer snacks made to share!
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