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On Exit Coach Radio, Bill interviewed over 1,200 advisors, 20 min each, always relevant, offering clarity and solutions for Business and Life issues.
Episodes
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Harley Bjelland is a Top Employee Benefits Attorney providing counsel for retirement plans, health plans and executive compensation plans.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Gary Kunath is the CEO of GMK Holdings, a speaker, author, and a writer. Gary travels and speaks to major companies and universities on the subject of Mastering Life Balance. Today, he will discuss how to achieve greatness at both home and at work.
Questions Discussed:
1. How did you build a seminar for the 2nd in command at Cisco Systems, supporting his initiative on bringing humanity back to business?
2. What colleges have you spoken to and what has the reaction been?
3. Why do businesses care about mastering life balance now?
Contact Info:
Email Address: gkunath@aol.com
Website: www.garykunath.com
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Thomas Young works with companies to help attract qualified customers by focusing on inbound and content marketing. His business is called Intuitive Websites and today, he will discuss how to implement these important strategies into your business.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Scott McLean, of McLean Advisory Group, is also the author of “Three Blind Mice,” a book intended to help prevent people from ending up in a #financial mousetrap. With over 35 years of experience, Scott’s expertise cannot be denied, and his client retention rate further proves this. He prioritizes client relationships so they can truly be on the same page and make the wisest decisions together.
Throughout his interview, Scott discusses the significance of an advisor’s relationship with their client. Planning for #retirement is not a cookie-cutter process. He also stresses the importance of education and sharing a common understanding of definitions and philosophy. The current process is somewhat impersonal and separated, but Scott breaks down the importance of having a cohesive relationship between #advisors, lawyers, and accountants.
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
With a 10-year radio career overlapping 20 years in business consulting, marketing, and branding, Lisa Caprelli strategically uses content and message branding to grow companies. Known for inspiring business leaders to be innovative, she has helped businesses grow, including Fortune 500 companies. Her media career has included The Business Experience Show, The Free Money Hour, and other programs on stations like 97.1 FM, KFWB, KNX 1070, KFMB, and KABC, as well as real estate finance and motivational books.
Be sure and pick up a copy of her book "Color Your Message" on Amazon!
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Steve Van Valin, Founder and CEO of Culturology, helps companies shape a culture that is engaged to innovate. At Culturology, they specialize in contemporary cultures where people need to be competitive, especially customer-facing businesses looking for a unique edge. A business’s culture is much like a personality and determines the common expectations people have when working together. By shaping the culture intentionally, you can help your team be more innovative and engaged.
In his interview, Steve discusses high-level tactics of culture design and how it can contribute to innovation. He highlights the importance of being an expert at the creative process in order to facilitate more creativity from your team. While the phrase may seem paradoxical, Steve encourages you to plan time for spontaneous interactions. Steve also proposed the idea of “addition by subtraction,” meaning sometimes it takes removing barriers in order to help employees become more innovative. Steve’s insight is a powerful tool for anyone hoping to get more cohesion and creativity from their teams through relatively simple means.
- 2:24-3:15: How Steve defines culture and how it is like a personality.
- 6:41-7:46: Consistencies in how companies of any kind drive innovation.
- 10:16-11:23: Good creative ideas can be small things involving constant problem solving.
- 14:23-15:28: Become an expert on the creative process itself in order to help your team think more openly.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Peter Levitan coaches marketing agency leaders on their business development and just wrote the Book... "How To Sell Your Advertising Agency". (Note: this works for any business and is a lot about understanding why you are selling and what you are going to do next.)
And, in 2012 he wrote "Boomercide. From Woodstock To Suicide." "The book is about using suicide as a financial planning tool. When I sold my last business my accountant told me... you know how much $ you have / How much you spend / but not how long it has to last. I said, but...."
Realizing after he sold his business that he was free to "live anywhere", he moved to San Miguel de Allende Mexico in 2016.
Here's a few questions we discussed the answers to today:
You sold a business in 2012. What was your post business plan and what have you learned?
Why did you write Boomercide?
What is life like in Mexico? How did you make that decision?
Peter's tips for those of you who are contemplating "what's next" include"
"Have a plan. Know your goals. Do the research. Most people do not."
Learn more about Peter at his website at Peterlevitan.com
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Carl Allen, Co-Founder of Dealmaker Wealth Society, is a world-class entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker. He’s enabled over 300 deals collectively valued at nearly $50 billion in the last 3 decades and analyzed thousands of other businesses across industries. Carl is a bona fide serial entrepreneur and expert when it comes to business acquisition. At Dealmaker Wealth Society, Carl is in the business of coaching others to buy, sell, and scale their business.
In his interview, Carl explains his philosophy on why you should acquire a business rather than start from square one. Most new businesses fail within the first 10 years, with half of them failing in just the first year. By acquiring, you can begin with something already successful or leverage their existing success and expand your business into new areas which are already a proven success. Carl shares ways you can prepare your business to be sellable, along with why you should be prepared due to the upcoming economic forecast. If you work on your business instead of for your business, Carl knows you can find heightened success and fulfillment. Expand your business’ potential by tuning in to Carl’s expertise.
- 4:25-5:35: Instead of starting a company fresh, buy a profitable existing business.
- 6:18-7:20: Criteria for identifying what business you should buy.
- 11:04-12:18: Challenges Baby Boomers are facing when trying to sell their business.
- 14:36-15:48: Ways to work on your business and not in your business via solid partnerships.
- 18:19-19:34: Insight on the transfer of wealth happening in the next 10-15 years.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner.
Some of the issues Meghan discussed today:
The fears holding high-potential companies back from growth • Brand strategy for family businesses • What is a second-stage company? • Common mistakes companies make when they rebrand • How to hire and manage marketing expertise
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated and is going to talk about hot to build a sustainable, scalable, and sellable business utilizing her proven techniques outlined in her newest book Exit Rich®.
Some of the questions she answers in this interview:
- What are some of the biggest mistakes you see business owners make?
- Why is it important to plan your exit strategy from day one using the ST GPS Exit Model?
- The big thing that you talk about is the ST 6 P Method to sell your business for huge profits. Can you tell us what the 6 P’s are and why they are so important?
Michelle has written a great upcoming book, Exit Rich. You can find more information on the book and receive additional benefits from purchasing the book on exitrichbook.com
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Keziah Robinson (pronounced KAY-zee-uh), is a business strategist, CEO coach, and investor. Described by her clients as a “shapeshifter” who “can coach business owners through any challenge at any stage of their business,” Keziah helps small business CEOs navigate the operational and existential challenges of scaling up, pivoting, and/or selling a business they’ve put their blood sweat and tears into. Keziah holds a BS in Physics from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and she serves on the advisory board of Private Packs, an innovator in the fast-growing femtech industry.
Some of the questions Keziah answered today:
1) What does it mean to "helicopter parent" your business?
2) Why is it so hard for business owners to stop doing it?
3) What are some practical tips to break out of this pattern?
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Dr. Kenneth Majer has been a successful author, speaker, and consultant to companies large and small for over 30 years. He is a subject matter expert in change management, corporate culture, communications, values-based leadership, organizational alignment, and management training.
Ken is best known for using values-based concepts to improve corporate culture. His premise is that values-driven companies always outperform the competition. He uses his experience and insights to change businesses dramatically and permanently. Ken’s vision includes helping companies stay ahead of the curve as they adapt to new realities in today’s radically changing business world. His goal is to enable leaders to use the power of values-driven alignment to enhance their success.
Ken provides insight, products, and services that business leaders rely on for success. Establish a values-driven culture as your core business strategy to help your company outperform the competition!
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Lee Goldberg, Transactional Attorney and owner of the Law Offices of Lee R. Goldberg, is an expert at growing businesses’ value through exit planning strategies. He’s had over 33 year experience and seen millions of dollars left on the table due to lack of plan. Lee’s mission is to help his clients keep more of the money they earn and protect their wealth for generations to come. Lee knows firsthand that you should not wait to plan your exit strategy.
In his interview, Lee shares a valuable collection of information we don’t always hear when talking about exit planning. Specifically, he gives 8 tips for what you should do now to better prepare your exit planning strategy. Lee shares valuable insight on what buyers look for before committing to buying a business. He also shares powerful ways to increase your EBITDA. Proper exit planning is an effective way to drive up your business value, but it takes time and expertise, don’t miss out on Lee’s indispensable wisdom.
- 3:09-4:06: Why having an exit strategy is the best way to add value to your business.
- 5:30-6:32: Now is the time for exit planning, waiting may mean it’s too late to restructure.
- 8:33-9:40: Method to increase EBITDA drastically and drive up business value.
- 17:11-18:11: Business structure review is essential to highest valuation.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Reb Risty, Head and CEO of REBL Marketing, is a marketing expert with useful information for communicating with your customers in these unique times. After starting her company in 2008, her mission has been to help her clients clearly communicate their value propositions and boost engagement. The marketplace has rapidly shifted from a digital world to a virtual universe, so online presence is more important than ever before, and video testimonials are a great place to start. As we begin to reopen, Reb has tips for marketing in a cognizant manner.
In her interview, Reb discusses the importance of continuing communication with your customers. She dives deep on the importance of having not just testimonials, but video testimonials from clients. Reb shares some of the reasons video testimonials are so successful and how you can easily start generating your own. It is essential to adapt to the changing marketplace, use Reb’s tips to thrive in the virtual space.
- 5:28-6:21: Marketing tips for the re-opening and business survival.
- 6:54-7:58: “We went from a digital world to a virtual universe,” continue evolving your plan.
- 8:49-9:54: Importance of testimonials, and reasons why a video testimonial is even more powerful.
- 11:30-12:30: Simple ways to get video testimonials from your clients.
- 13:22-14:24: Sweet spot of time frame for video testimonial, with social media platforms and customers in mind.
- 17:34-18:20: Keep communicating with your customers, they’ll know you’re there for them when things bounce back.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
As the founder of Business Builder Camp, Wayne Herring has helped men across the country grow their businesses into successful and thriving enterprises.
Business Builder Camp brings men who own businesses together for fun, adventure, and comradery and explore the limits of their potential.
Some of the areas we touch on in this interview:
How to make the vision in your head a reality • Living a fulfilling life of adventure, family, and satisfaction as you grow your business • Why we need people to help part the “curtains” in life • Camp / Rendezvous - reasons to gather with other sharp high performers
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
This episode features CEO of ION Franchising, Lance Graulich. Lance is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities within 90 categories. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system.
Every business has a story
Lance started out in the family business on Wall Street after receiving an economics degree. He then joined a TGI Fridays franchise in Phoenix, AZ as a key executive and was vital to the rapid growth of this $225,000,000 organization. Mr Graulich was a multi-unit, multi-state franchisee of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. He has created countless start up brands and has become the industry leading donut expert. He is the founder of a donut chain called Pinkbox in Las Vegas. His latest start up bakery project is with a Food Network star. As a business start-up expert with more than 25 years of experience, he has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards advising emerging franchise brands. He has helped a multitude of companies grow efficiently & effectively.
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
David C Baker, Principal of ReCourses, Inc., is an author, speaker, and advisor. Previously owning his own marketing firm, he found himself giving advice to other business owners a majority of the time and he pivoted aptly. For the last 26 years he’s been a management consultant to the advertising, design, interactive, and public relations fields, advising principals on making better business decisions. Dubbed the expert’s expert, David joins us with profound insight on what works in the ever-changing marketplace.
In his interview, David relates our current turmoil to that of 2008, and speculates about how things will look on the rebound. He sheds light on what changes will almost certainly be temporary, and also what is likely to stick around. David is optimistic about the critical thought and forced reinvention spurred by Covid, but also shares some aspects to be cautious of. Additionally, he shares some thoughts on what advertisers can be doing differently in order to deliver a more meaningful message. Only the strongest business owners will thrive through this, so be sure to listen to David’s critically important advice.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
A well-respected and widely known roofing expert, entrepreneur and humanitarian, Charles has become one of the most trusted names in the roofing industry country wide, as well as an inspirational business leader championing social corporate responsibility. Antis Roofing & Waterproofing celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2019, or as Charles would say, “for over 30 years, we’ve been keeping families safe and dry!”
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Casey Brown is in the business of helping companies substantially increase profits through better pricing and
in this interview she talks about value-based pricing and some other key pricing best practices.
Questions Discussed:
1. Casey, companies in very competitive industries often say they have little to no pricing power and that they
must compete on price. What do you say to those companies?
2. Casey, in an average selling conversation, who is most focused on price: the buyer or the seller?
3. Casey, what do you say to companies setting prices based on a cost-plus model?
Contact info:
Email Address casey@precisionpricingllc.com
Website www.precisionpricingllc.com
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Natalie Elisha Gold, Provisors member and Managing Attorney at Gold Legal Group, LLP., is in the business of protecting your legacy and the legacy of your business and clients. After a life-changing injury in her youth, she was motivated to change the world and at age 24 started her own law firm. Natalie aims to help people leave something better behind for their children and implement trusts which will preserve wealth to the fullest extent possible. Her strategic approach to wealth preservation is truly essential to having a highly successful estate plan.
In her interview, Natalie discusses estate planning as a way to protect your independence and privacy. Without a plan, your family will be faced with time-consuming litigation and expensive attorney and court fees. Natalie knows that the best way to preserve your wealth is getting your estate plan sorted out while you’re still able, and continuing to update it as necessary. A legal fee is a drop in the bucket compared to the money you’ll save by having a well thought out plan. Being well-informed will help you make better choices for yourself and your family, take the time to listen to Natalie’s expertise on making wealth preservation as painless as possible.
- 8:06-8:56: If you value your independence and privacy, you cannot afford to not do planning to protect your wealth.
- 9:58-10:58: An overview of some of the common shortcomings in wealth and asset protection.
- 12:04-13:06: The legal fee is absolutely worth it compared to how much you’ll save and help your family.
- 15:07-16:16: Get your estate planning done while you can, it will protect your family and privacy without involving courts and headaches.
- 18:51-19:53: Life insurance is a must, get it young when healthy, it isn’t just for helping after death.
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
In this 1 minute highlight, Linda Duffy, President and Founder, Ethos Human Capital Solutions discusses the importance of focusing on the effectiveness of your Management Team.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Steven Snyder is author of the book Focused Passion: How to be Better, Faster, Smarter, and Happier, with Far Less Stress, and Much More Passion.
Focused Passion: How to be Better, Faster, Smarter, and Happier, with Far Less Stress, and Much More Passion is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle.
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Steve Ciepiela owns a well known Planning Company. 10 years ago he experienced every business owners nightmare - the sudden death of his friend and partner. Listen to his interview with Josh Patrick as he describes the experience, and how he was prepared, and what he learned from the experience.
You can contact Steve at Sciepiela@charlesstephen.com
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
An entrepreneur for 25 years. Builder of multiple successful businesses in the UK, Germany, Poland and the United States. Matthew now sits on the board as a director of 3 companies.
Co-founder of Escape Fitness, which he has taken from a start-up with minimal capital to a major International business chosen by premier fitness brands around the world, with growth across all markets including the North America.
Matthew knows what it’s like to start and build a business: with hands on experience in multiple start ups, overcoming the challenge of financing the business and raising capital, innovating and reinventing the offering to remain relevant and expanding into International markets.
He is a serial learner, always listening to what successful people have done and how they have done it. Now, with the Escape Your Limits podcast, he is bringing others the opportunity to learn from his experiences and those of other entrepreneurs.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
In this 20 minute interview, Heath Goldman, Financial Architect of ICON Wealth & Legacy Partners, discusses how he works with clients as an "Architect" to add thought and structure to complex plans. He also talks about popular tax minimization and other financial strategies that tax-weary business owners are exploring to minimize the many layers of taxes on wealth.
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Here's a 1 minute highlight from an interview with one of our Guests. Find their full interview at www.ExitCoachRadio.com -- just click "Audio Library" in the "LISTEN" section and enter their name to sell all of their interviews!
Jim Immel, Founder of Immel and Associates, Inc. explains how Clarity is critical before implementing plans and being clear about your questions is key.
Transcript:
Jim: One of the things to realize is, that when we're helping these individuals, they could be asking the wrong questions. And, I just think that a lot of times what I see is that things move too fast, that we actually ask the business owner what they want, and we actually believe the answer that they give us. And, one of the realities is, they may tell you the answer to that, but they may have started down the wrong path by asking the wrong question upfront, and now they're starting to run down a pathway that might cause either themselves, from a tax stand point, or the employee standpoint, or even from a customer standpoint, it might cause some strife. And so to just really go slow upfront, the tagline I have is clarity, confidence, courage, really invest time on the clarity standpoint upfront, making sure that you ask the questions to get them to look at things a little bit different than maybe where they are. Find people willing to be challenged, the people that are willing to be challenged are also more likely to go through change.
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Guest: Bill Anton
Company: CEO Effectiveness
Website: www.ceoeffectiveness.com
At Exit Coach Radio, we help small business owners solve big problems!
This is an excerpt from a 20 minute interview with Host Bill Black on the Exit Coach Radio Show. At Exit Coach Radio, we help small business owners solve big problems! To hear full length interviews and access Articles, Books and Planning programs for your Business, visit www.ExitCoachRadio.com
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Guest: Chris Mercer
Company: Mercer
Website: Mercer Capital
At Exit Coach Radio, we help small business owners solve big problems!
This is an excerpt from a 20 minute interview with Host Bill Black on the Exit Coach Radio Show. At Exit Coach Radio, we help small business owners solve big problems! To hear full length interviews and access Articles, Books and Planning programs for your Business, visit www.ExitCoachRadio.com
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Here's a 1 minute highlight from one of our Exit Coach Network Shows. Find the full interview at www.ExitCoachRadio.com -- just click "Exit Coach Network" in the "LISTEN" section and click on the show name to hear the full interview!
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Bruce Mack of Platinum Trust Group shares important strategies for business owners.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Ask Dr. Jerry!
Dr. Jerry Kornfeld always brings us new and up to date info about health and living an active life.
Today we discuss new developments that help reverse arterial plaque without drugs!
Contact him at kjbkorn@aol.com
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Peter Sahin of Velasco Law Group shares some great tips and precautions. You think your estate planning is complete? Listen to this!
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
When you invest in machinery, you want to get the most from your investment. When you devise a marketing plan you carefully measure your return on investment. Yet most employers don't look at one of their most significant investments - human capital - with the same eye on the return on their investment. In her 20 minute interview, Linda Duffy, President and Founder, Ethos Human Capital Solutions discusses the important factors that lead to maximizing your Human Capital ROI.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
There are big differences between the thought processes of generations today and they require substantial thought to developing leadership strategies. Jeremy Lurey of Plus Delta Consulting, LLC addresses the issues and solutions. Listen to his full interview tomorrow morning!
Transcript:
Bill: What are some of the upcoming challenges in leadership training? Here's Jeremy Lurey.
Jeremy: The unique challenge in our multi-generational environment is that many of the next-gen leaders, whether their generation X or even gen-Y/Millennials that are coming up, while they're eagerly waiting those chances, they don't currently have the fundamental leadership skills they need to succeed at that higher level. And while this may seem like a foreign concept for a lot of baby boomers, who had a different lifestyle, different life path in their professional careers, many of those next-gen leaders have very different life goals and ambitions. And so, they might not even accept that presumed promotion, depending on what strings are attached to it, or under what conditions it's being offered. So leadership development, and especially succession planning, is a whole new ballgame in this multi-generational work environment.
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Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
David Taylor-Klaus, of DTK Coaching, helps entrepreneurs and executives live more fulfilling lives. David started in hospitality, switched to technology, and, despite his accomplishments, eventually realized he wasn’t living the life he truly wanted. In 2008 he started DTK Coaching and hasn’t looked back. As a coach, he aims to hold his clients accountable for both their goals and who they are at their core.
In his interview, David analyzes the phrase “work-life balance,” and how backward this statement really is. He emphasizes focusing less on revenue-based goals, and instead of taking action on goals oriented towards personal fulfillment - we are not on this planet just to make money. David has much more life-changing information than can fit within a 20-minute interview, and graciously offers a free link to his book “This Is Your Wake-Up Call!” You do not want to miss out on the information David has to share.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Barry Moniak is an Organizational Therapist at End In Mind. Today, his topic is Synergistic Culture and he will discuss the importance of interdependence.
What does Barry Moniak believe?
He believes that all human beings have the innate desire to become better versions of themselves. Every innovative leader knows this.
He believes that the workplace is the ideal place for this transformation to take place; not the mountain top, seaside, church or synagogue; not even the latest greatest get motivated seminar. The job site is the place to achieve enlightenment!
We do not typically think of the workplace as the best environment in which to become better quality human beings. But it is. The world of business, the place we spend so much time together, provides the perfect playing field – the tough, no-nonsense, yet highly creative space in which we discover who we really are; learn to work and play well with others; and evolve daily to become our best selves. This is what Innovative Leadership is all about.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Dean Del Sesto is the president of Breviti, a brand consulting and development agency that focuses on brand strategy and development for primarily small to mid-size business-to-business companies.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Philip Arthurs is an investor, entrepreneur, CPA, and evangelist for acquisition entrepreneurship. He is spreading the word about why buying an existing business is the best way to become an entrepreneur and how it’s more affordable than many think. As the host of The Business Miner Podcast, Philip delivers gold nuggets to aspiring entrepreneurs, and he is excited to share with us today helpful tips for finding, analyzing, and closing on business deals. He's helping people become the entrepreneur everyone admires and respects!
Here's an overview of our discussion:
1. Tell us about how you're helping business sellers through your podcast and coaching program
2. Are you yourself looking to purchase businesses?
3. What advice would you provide to business owners looking to exit their business in the next 3-10 years?
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Patrick Carroll of Obsidian Planning Solutions is a true professional in the field of business exit planning and a member of the BEI group of Exit Planners. A business owners personal finances are critical to the success of a exit or transition plan.
Questions we discussed:
1. Business owners have numerous advisors, why do they need one more?
2. You developed a step-by-step process for business owners called the Lifestyle Protector Program. Why?
3. What is the number one tip you could give to business owners to position themselves for success?
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Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Back with us again is CEO and Founder of Leggett Sales and Provisors member, Brad Leggett. Brad has been in sales since age 16, and through his career has worked in nearly every aspect of sales. He now specializes in building leading high performance sales teams by determining their team development issues, then developing and implementing solutions for them. Brad has some new ideas you can implement for increasing sales in the current crisis.
Brad packs a lot of potent information into his interview, including strategies for increasing sales, things that aren’t so different, and tips to master the digital space. He discusses the importance of internalizing that you can be successful in this time, as perception can sometimes be more powerful than reality.
Brad shares powerful tips for making yourself stand out on digital platforms, as well as ways you can re-structure your day for maximum efficiency. He also talks about ways leaders should approach potential layoffs if they are absolutely necessary - and why they should avoid layoffs. This situation is something no one has seen before, but Brad’s insight may be your key to unlocking unexpected success in this unprecedented time.
- 5:00-6:02: Mindset, attitude, and perception regarding sales is essential to success.
- 6:38-7:38: Importance of being human and vulnerable with customers.
- 9:06-10:05: Perception can be as or more powerful than reality.
- 10:28-11:30: We need to consider people’s attention spans being shorter in a digital setting.
- 14:01-15:15: Some aspects of sales that haven’t changed due to Covid.
- 18:48-19:54: Think long term when it comes to layoffs - think about how your actions now will affect your business 12 months from now.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Peter Lehrman is the CEO and founder of Axial, an online platform used by thousands of business owners and their advisors to raise growth capital, explore acquisitions, and exit their business. Peter started Axial 11 years ago intending to improve how entrepreneurs execute the most important business transactions of their careers. His platform covers all the bases regarding business sales, eliminating gaps Peter noticed through the transaction process, and aims to elevate every aspect of the experience. Axial gives small business owners an opportunity to find professional help in a modernized way.
In his interview, Peter takes a look at business acquisition through a modern lens. While business owners wouldn’t hesitate to hire a realtor, he notes that many still believe they can handle business acquisitions without professional help. His platform serves as a matchmaker for buyers and sellers, and Peter discusses the importance of assembling the proper audience for garnering the most value. Peter also shares some exit strategies that we don’t usually talk about. Take the time to level up your exit planning and business acquisition strategies with Peter’s indispensable expertise.
- 10:19-11:20: Business owners don’t hesitate to hire a realtor, but surprisingly try to go it alone for a business sale - it is not that easy.
- 12:45-13:44: Describes the worst time to try to sell your business.
- 15:40-16:52: Improving business valuation by assembling an audience of potential buyers that fit the bill
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Mahyar is the Founder and President of Ghassemian Law Group, which specializes in Constriction and Business Law. Today we talk about ways that businesses can use various provisions in their contracts to help with their current situations.
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Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Peter Williamson of Action Coach discusses the first step of coaching -- aligning the business with the owner's goals.
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Jim Doty of Doty Consulting talks about client situations he has encountered and exit planning readiness from a CFO's Perspective.