Time to Thrive - Marketing Strategies For Small Business: Recent Episodes

Bethany Meadows

Tactical and practical marketing ideas, strategies and resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Bethany Meadows has been the president of Vertical Solutions Media for the past 13 years. Vertical Solutions Media is a full-service marketing agency located in Birmingham, Alabama. They specialize in brand development, content marketing and growth strategies. Get out of survival mode! It's your TIME TO THRIVE! Learn more about Time to Thrive marketing iniatitives for business owners at www.TimeToThriveMembership.com

Is your business running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Time to Thrive, we're joined by Melissa Morris, operations expert and founder of Your Agency Authority, to show you how to reclaim your time, reduce stress, and scale smarter—not harder.

Melissa introduces her signature DISCO Framework, a simple yet powerful system for streamlining operations, onboarding clients efficiently, and ditching the chaos that comes with running a service-based business. From automating low-value tasks to creating touchpoints that wow your clients, Melissa brings the tactical strategies every overwhelmed entrepreneur needs.

We dive into:

The biggest operational mistakes small business owners make
How to streamline client onboarding to save 5+ hours a week
What tasks to automate, delegate, or ditch entirely
When to hire your first team member (and who it should be!)
How to reclaim your time without sacrificing client experience

Whether you're a solopreneur ready to scale or a growing agency owner craving more breathing room, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

Connect with Melissa Morris:
📬 DM “swipe files” to Melissa on LinkedIn
to get her plug-and-play onboarding email templates.

00:00 Introduction to Melissa Morris
00:44 Icebreaker: Bucket List Dreams
01:57 Common Operational Mistakes
04:47 Streamlining Client Onboarding
08:11 First Steps to Automation
13:37 Hiring Your First Employee
16:10 Balancing Automation and Customer Experience
21:14 Using Automations and Processes
21:50 Reclaiming Time as a Business Owner
23:26 Tracking Time for Better Productivity
25:00 The Power of Closing Your Email
26:47 The Reality of Batching Tasks
29:40 Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned
33:41 Productivity Hacks and Time Management
38:23 Conclusion and How to Connect

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Struggling to find the right people to grow your business? In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Kasim Aslam—hiring expert, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur—to break down a revolutionary approach to finding and keeping top 1% talent.

Kasim shares why traditional hiring methods fail, how to think beyond resumes and interviews, and the “flytrap” strategies he uses to attract high performers (and repel imposters). Learn how to hire for miracles, not just metrics—and why Pareto Talent can completely shift your business trajectory.

Whether you’re making your first hire or scaling a fast-growing team, this episode is packed with practical, no-fluff advice on building a team that fuels your freedom, not your burnout.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why hiring is broken—and how to fix it
The red flags most entrepreneurs miss
How to pay more and get 10x the output
Why international hiring might be your secret weapon
The difference between delegating tasks and empowering ownership

Ready to stop hiring out of desperation and start building a dream team by design? Don’t miss this one.

Get Kasim’s free book and resources: thehirebook.com

00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Cassum Islam
00:43 Icebreaker Questions and Personal Insights
02:21 Challenges in Hiring and the Art of Finding Top Talent
03:28 The Flaws in Traditional Hiring Practices
08:17 Understanding Pareto Talent and Its Importance
12:41 Effective Hiring Strategies and Fly Traps
19:24 When and How to Hire for Growth
23:49 Hiring Strategies for Entrepreneurs
24:36 Identifying Red Flags in Hiring
25:16 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset
27:41 Effective Delegation Techniques
31:31 Managing Remote Teams
32:31 Aligning Incentives with Remote Work
39:05 Deciding on Business Opportunities
46:07 The Reality of Success and Sacrifice
47:59 Conclusion and Resources

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What if your big idea isn’t landing—not because it’s wrong, but because your audience doesn’t understand it the way you do?

In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with message strategist and Thinkers50 honoree Tamson Webster to unpack the real reason most leaders struggle to get buy-in. From her Red Thread® framework to the psychology of transformational change, Tamson shares how to make your message resonate on a deeper level—so it sticks, spreads, and sparks action.

Whether you're leading a team, pitching a new idea, or building a brand, this episode will shift how you think about communication forever.

You’ll learn:

What a “Red Thread” is—and why your message needs one
The 4-part structure your brain already uses to make decisions
How to avoid persuasion fatigue and build lasting buy-in
Why leaders should make the audience’s case, not their own
How small business owners can communicate big ideas without sounding “salesy”

Practical, research-backed, and packed with examples—this is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, marketers, and leaders alike.

🔗 Learn more about Tamson and her work at Message Design Institute

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 Icebreaker Question: Vintage Love
01:30 Tamson's Journey to Message Design
03:39 Understanding the Red Thread
05:33 Importance of Red Thread for Leaders
08:21 Tips for Entrepreneurs on Communication
11:36 Building a Strong Case for Your Idea
16:12 Practical Application for Business Owners
22:55 Strategic Business Differentiation
25:12 Understanding Customer Motivation
26:17 Physics of Motivation
29:44 Internal Motivation and Trust
35:46 Principle of Lasting Change
40:10 Make Their Case, Not Yours
44:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

We’ve officially hit 100 episodes of the Time to Thrive Podcast — and we’re celebrating this milestone with a true marketing legend: John Jantsch, founder of Duct Tape Marketing, best-selling author, and host of one of the longest-running business podcasts out there.

In this episode, John unpacks what it really takes to create a marketing system that drives consistent growth — without chasing every new trend. From identifying your ideal client to building content that actually converts, he shares tactical insights every small business owner can put to use immediately.

We talk about:

Why strategy must come before tactics
How to define and attract your ideal client
The importance of turning marketing into a repeatable system
Smart ways to use content (without drowning in it)
When to delegate and scale — and how to stop doing everything yourself
The one thing you should do today to make your business better tomorrow

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling to the next level, this conversation is full of timeless marketing wisdom and practical takeaways.

🛠️ Learn more about John at ducttapemarketing.com

00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
00:24 Introducing John Danced: Marketing Guru
01:21 Random Question Fun
02:14 The Importance of Strategy in Marketing
03:12 Defining Your Ideal Client
06:56 Brand Strategy Essentials
10:31 Turning Marketing into a System
16:30 The Role of Content in Strategy
19:06 Client Stories and Referrals
06:01 The Importance of Word of Mouth and Referrals
21:57 Scaling Your Business: Overcoming Growth Challenges
22:31 Three Key Elements for Successful Scaling
24:49 Advice for Solopreneurs and Freelancers
25:21 Delegation and Building a Team
28:22 Mindset Challenges in Business Growth
30:20 Insights from Podcasting and Guest Wisdom
32:25 Core Principles of Marketing
38:28 Practical Tips for Business Success
42:04 Conclusion and Where to Learn More

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

ired of feeling like sales means being pushy or aggressive? In this episode of Time to Thrive, sales strategist Doug Brown reveals how to win more business by building trust, mastering follow-up, and using a predictable, data-driven approach.

With over 35 businesses built and nearly a billion dollars in revenue generated for clients, Doug knows what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to converting prospects into loyal customers. You’ll discover:

The biggest mistakes small business owners make in sales (and how to fix them)
How to identify and reach your ideal buyers
Why follow-up is the real secret weapon for consistent sales
A step-by-step model for turning sales into a repeatable system
How to sell in a way that’s authentic, respectful, and highly effective

If you’ve ever dreaded the “hard sell” or worried about scaring prospects away, this conversation will change the way you think about selling forever.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to close more deals—without feeling pushy, fake, or salesy.

Learn more about Doug Brown at www.ceosalesstrategies.com

00:00 Welcome to Time to Thrive
00:02 Introducing Doug Brown: The Cape Crusader of Conversion
00:21 Doug's Impressive Background and Achievements
01:33 Doug's Personal Insights and Reflections
02:57 Key Differences Between Thriving and Struggling Businesses
05:47 Understanding Buyer Profiles and Sales Strategies
07:44 Doug's Predictable Sales Model for Small Businesses
12:04 The Importance of Metrics and Follow-Up in Sales
17:13 Overcoming Sales Rejection and Misconceptions
22:36 The Impact of a Bad Sales Process
23:14 Understanding Win-Win Selling
25:50 Common Sales Mistakes to Avoid
26:37 The Importance of Follow-Up
31:51 Creative Sales Tactics That Work
37:16 The Real Business You're In
40:35 Designing Your Life and Business
45:21 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Are your brand messages feeling a little “all over the place”? You’re not alone—and today’s guest, Kristen Sweeney, is here to help you fix it. As the founder of Every Little Word, Kristen works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs and technical experts to turn their jumbled thoughts into crystal-clear content that reflects who they are and what they stand for. In this episode, she joins host Bethany Meadows to talk about the power of brand voice, why clear beats clever every time, and how small business owners can create messaging that actually connects.

Together, they explore:

Why the most brilliant minds often struggle with communication
The top mistakes entrepreneurs make in brand messaging
How to balance personal authenticity with professional clarity
Simple steps to audit your content and bring consistency to your voice
When to get outside perspective—and when to trust your gut

Whether you’re writing web copy, launching a new product, or just tired of being misunderstood, this episode is a practical guide to saying what you really mean—and sounding like yourself while doing it.

🔗 Connect with Kristen at everylittleword.co or find her on LinkedIn.

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What if your next business breakthrough could be as simple as a text message?

In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Chris Brisson, founder and CEO of SalesMsg, to talk about why SMS is the most underutilized yet powerful communication tool for small businesses. From lead generation to customer service to AI-enhanced conversations, Chris shares how entrepreneurs can use text messaging to create personal, scalable, and highly effective touchpoints with their audience.

You’ll learn:

Why SMS outperforms email for engagement
How to “Text-ize” your business across the customer journey
The biggest messaging mistakes to avoid
How to use SMS to double your sales in 90 days
Why simplicity, speed, and authenticity win every time

Whether you’re a solopreneur or leading a growing team, this episode is packed with strategies to turn conversations into conversions—one text at a time.

👉 Learn more at salesmessage.com

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:52 Chris Broan's Entrepreneurial Journey
03:56 The Power of SMS in Business
08:32 Best Practices for SMS Marketing
17:03 Strategies to Boost Sales with SMS
21:03 Optimizing Messaging for Lead Engagement
21:48 Offering Free Growth Sessions
22:26 Revisiting Sales Message for Better Outreach
24:52 The Journey of Building Sales Message
25:06 Mindset Shifts for Startup Success
27:59 Validating Ideas Before Building
29:32 Scaling and Delegating in Business
33:37 Psychology of Effective Messaging
37:06 Importance of Product in Business Growth
43:44 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Rich Brooks, founder of Flight New Media and host of The Agents of Change podcast and conference. With nearly three decades of digital marketing expertise, Rich unpacks what it really takes to create a digital presence that not only attracts attention—but actually converts.

From the early days of dial-up to the AI-driven landscape of today, Rich shares tried-and-true strategies for small business owners to get results online without breaking the bank. Discover why content marketing remains king, how to choose the right platforms, and what most businesses are missing when it comes to lead generation and SEO. Plus, you'll hear practical tips on how to make your website your best salesperson—even if you're just starting out.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by tech or trying to figure out your next marketing move, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and a few laughs along the way.

🎯 Topics covered:

Building a website that drives results
The underrated power of SEO (and how to get started)
Why "set it and forget it" doesn’t work for lead generation
Creating content that actually builds trust
How to stay human in a world full of AI

If you're a small business owner ready to cut through the noise and start seeing real traction online, this is your episode.

www.theagentsofchange.com

00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Ridge Brooks
00:38 Random Question: Qualities of a Great Parent
01:31 Digital Marketing Strategies: Then and Now
03:52 Starting Digital Marketing on a Small Budget
05:39 The Role of Social Media in Digital Marketing
10:30 Effective Lead Generation Tips
13:45 SEO Strategies for Small Businesses
18:43 Adapting to Market Shifts and AI
19:46 Leveraging AI for Marketing
20:44 Embracing Change and Authenticity
22:09 Conversion Optimization Strategies
22:43 Building Trust and Authority
26:00 The Role of Social Proof
29:58 Balancing AI and Human Touch
34:45 Remarkability in Business
37:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Is hustle culture burning you out? In this empowering episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with business strategist and CEO Collective founder, Racheal Cook, to challenge the traditional model of entrepreneurship. Racheal shares her revolutionary approach to building a life-first business—one that prioritizes your health, your family, and your peace of mind without sacrificing profit.

From navigating the realities of entrepreneurial poverty to managing chronic illness while leading a thriving business, Racheal opens up about how intentional planning, setting clear definitions of success, and respecting your current life season can completely transform the way you run your business.

Bethany and Racheal also get real about delegation, margin, and the emotional toll of trying to do it all. Whether you're a mompreneur, a service-based founder, or a woman who's tired of the burnout cycle, this episode will inspire you to reimagine success on your own terms.

If you've ever wondered whether it’s possible to grow a successful business and still have a life—you’ll want to hear this.

Topics We Cover:

What “entrepreneurial poverty” really means and how to escape it
Building sustainable success by honoring your energy and time
How to delegate without losing control of your brand
Managing feast-or-famine cycles and reclaiming consistency
Why defining your version of success is the key to thriving
The power of margin, intentionality, and seasonal awareness

http://theceocollective.com

00:00 Introduction to Bethany Meadows and Rachel Cook
01:01 Rachel's Tips for Managing Chronic Illness
02:36 Understanding Entrepreneurial Poverty
05:10 Bethany's Journey as a Mompreneur
07:35 Balancing Business and Family Life
11:21 The Importance of Intentional Business Design
19:24 Redefining Success Beyond Money
21:09 Creating Quality Time with Kids
21:38 The Importance of a Support System
22:48 Defining Success in Relationships
23:52 Proactive Business Planning
24:53 Managing Feast or Famine in Business
26:12 Understanding Business Capacity
28:25 The Concept of Margin
31:20 Delegation and Team Building
39:00 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What if the key to stronger marketing isn’t more automation—but more human connection?

In this episode of Time to Thrive, we sit down with Casey Cheshire—Marine veteran, marketing automation expert, and host of over 500 podcast interviews. As the founder of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing and author of Marketing Automation Unleashed, Casey helps brands ditch disconnected marketing tactics and replace them with authentic, one-on-one conversations—starting with podcasting.

In this fast-paced and funny conversation, Casey shares:

The #1 marketing mistake that slowly kills your growth
A simple test to see if you’re truly connected to your customers
Why podcasting is a secret weapon for B2B marketing
How to use a podcast to connect with your dream clients
The truth about “vanity metrics” and influencer myths
Ways small businesses can start ugly—and still win
The layers of ROI that come from podcasting (even if no one listens at first!)

Whether you’re looking to build trust, strengthen your brand, or finally kill the fluff in your marketing, Casey brings the clarity—and the laughs.

🎧 Plus, don’t miss his favorite email subject line strategy and why he believes every business should care at scale.

📬 Want to connect with Casey?
Email him at casey@ringmaster.com or check out his podcast: The Hard Corps Marketing Show.

00:00 Introduction to Casey Cheshire
00:55 Icebreaker Questions
01:50 The Importance of Human Connection in Marketing
03:22 Recognizing Disconnected Marketing
04:14 The Role of Customer Experience
09:17 Avoiding Fluff and Bad Advice
14:10 The Power of Podcasting for B2B Marketing
17:24 Starting a Podcast: Tips and Challenges
19:18 Understanding Podcast ROI
20:08 Direct Revenue from Podcasting
21:54 Building Relationships Through Podcasting
23:53 Guesting on Podcasts: Tips and Tricks
25:58 Marketing Automation Insights
26:50 Effective Email Marketing Strategies
31:32 Repurposing Podcast Content
33:36 Leadership Lessons from the Military
36:42 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What happens when you combine military precision with entrepreneurial heart? You get Walter and Tasha Carter—co-founders of Maximize Growth and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo helping organizations elevate their leadership, communication, and team performance.

In this episode of Time to Thrive, we explore the most common leadership pitfalls small business owners face—and how to overcome them. From building self-awareness and creating effective communication channels, to fostering workplace culture and embracing generational differences on your team, Walter and Tasha deliver wisdom that’s both practical and powerful.

They also share:

Why self-awareness is the foundation of strong leadership
How to make communication a culture, not a checklist
Why asking questions is the secret to unlocking team potential
Strategies for leading younger generations with empathy and purpose
The role systems, structure, and documentation play in scaling a business
How their coaching approach is shaped by John Maxwell’s core principles

Plus, we chat about why friction might be the thing holding your business back, and how intentionality can lead to breakthroughs.

Whether you’re building a team, growing your influence, or simply trying to get out of the weeds of day-to-day operations, this conversation will inspire you to lead with both strategy and soul.

🔗 Connect with Walter & Tasha at maximizedgrowthllc.com or on social @MaximizedNow.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:56 Icebreaker Question: Spending $1,000 on a Friend
02:22 Leadership Development: Self-Awareness and Influence
04:28 Communication in Growing Organizations
07:43 Delegation and Trust in Leadership
10:56 John Maxwell's Influence on Leadership Coaching
13:54 Building a Positive Workplace Culture
16:45 Understanding Employee Motivations
19:07 Structure and Accountability in Small Businesses
20:23 Documenting Conversations for Growth
21:21 Understanding and Addressing Friction
24:04 The Importance of Communication and Systems
25:49 Leveraging AI and Productivity Tools
27:24 The Role of Coaching in Business
31:40 Military Insights on Leadership and Operations
35:02 Common Mistakes in Leadership
38:29 Maximize Growth: Services and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What does it take to go from life-threatening trauma to thriving entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Prefontaine—top motivational speaker, 3x best-selling author, and founder of Common Goal. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a devastating snowboarding accident and was told he might never walk or talk again. Not only did he defy the odds, he created a life and business rooted in purpose.

Nick shares how he developed the S.T.E.P. system—a practical and empowering method that helps individuals move through trauma and toward their highest potential. From rebuilding his life to building a mission-driven business, Nick’s story is a reminder that our greatest challenges can unlock our deepest purpose.

Whether you're facing personal adversity or business burnout, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step—because as Nick says, “Once you take your first step, your next step is always possible.”

🎧 Tune in to learn:

How to move through fear and take action anyway
The S.T.E.P. system for overcoming obstacles
Why aligning with your purpose is the ultimate growth strategy
How trauma can become the foundation for impact-driven entrepreneurship

www.nickprefontaine.com

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Nick's Inspirational Story Begins
02:32 The Snowboarding Accident
04:46 Miraculous Recovery and STEP System
13:20 Real Estate Journey
23:29 Finding Purpose and Overcoming Fear
29:04 Advice for Entrepreneurs
32:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

In today’s polarized world, consumer decisions are influenced by more than just price and quality—values and worldview play a major role. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Peterson, author of Red & Blue Customers and co-founder of LifeMind, to explore how small business owners can refine their marketing strategies to better connect with their ideal customers.

Chris shares insights on:
✅ How political and cultural identity shape buying behavior
✅ The biggest mistakes businesses make when trying to appeal to "everyone"
✅ Practical steps to identify and attract the right audience
✅ Subtle messaging shifts that can make your brand more effective
✅ How to market smarter—without taking a political stance

Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will give you actionable takeaways to help you craft marketing messages that truly resonate.

🔗 Get Chris’s book, Red & Blue Customers → Buy Here
🌐 Learn more about LifeMind AI → lifemind.ai

Tune in now to discover how to align your brand for success!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:39 Icebreaker Question
01:39 Exploring the Book: Red and Blue Customers
02:30 Research Insights and Market Behavior
06:55 Applying Insights to Business
10:06 Marketing Strategies for Different Audiences
26:05 Challenges and Missteps in Marketing
29:11 Practical Steps for Business Owners
35:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Want to start a side hustle but not sure where to begin? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation, to share practical strategies for launching and growing a successful side hustle.

✅ Low-risk side hustles you can start while keeping your full-time job
✅ How to validate an idea before investing time and money
✅ Time management hacks to balance business, work, and family
✅ Scaling beyond trading time for money with automation & outsourcing

Nick shares real-world tactics that have helped countless entrepreneurs turn their skills and passions into profitable income streams. Whether you're looking for extra cash or aiming to transition into full-time entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

📢 Listen now and start your side hustle journey today!

🔗 Connect with Nick Loper:
👉 Website: SideHustleNation.com
👉 Podcast: The Side Hustle Show (Available on all podcast platforms)

SideHustle #Entrepreneurship #PassiveIncome #SmallBusiness #TimeToThrive

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with small business expert and bestselling author Steve Strauss to explore the future of entrepreneurship. From leveraging AI and automation to streamlining operations and securing funding, Steve shares practical strategies for scaling smart and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. He also discusses the power of thought leadership, branding and maintaining the human touch in a digital age. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you thrive.

Tune in now and learn how to future-proof your business!

Learn more at www.MrAllBiz.com

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:36 Icebreaker Question
02:22 Challenges for Small Businesses
03:01 The Role of Technology
07:02 Lessons from Big Brands
14:12 Scaling Smart and Growth Strategies
20:53 Succession Planning and Personal Stories
22:14 Unexpected Inheritance and Business Challenges
22:51 The Importance of Succession Planning
23:42 Innovative Marketing Strategies
25:03 The Power of Pay Per Click Advertising
26:48 Leveraging AI and Technology in Business
34:13 Securing Funding for Your Business
36:28 Future Trends and Human Touch in Business
40:40 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

From struggling to make payroll to running multi-million-dollar affiliate programs, Matt McWilliams knows what it takes to scale a business through partnerships. In this episode of Time to Thrive, Matt breaks down the power of affiliate marketing and how entrepreneurs can leverage it to grow quickly with minimal risk.

Discover how to start your own affiliate program, attract top affiliates and avoid common mistakes that hold businesses back. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, Matt’s insights will help you turn connections into cash.

Key topics:
✅ The fastest way to scale a business with affiliate marketing
✅ Essential elements of a successful affiliate program
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when recruiting affiliates
✅ How personal branding helps attract top affiliates

Tune in and start building your affiliate empire today!

🔗 Learn more from Matt at www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100

00:00 Welcome to Time to Thrive

00:03 Meet Matt McWilliams: The Affiliate Guy

02:56 The Power of Affiliate Marketing

05:15 Matt's Journey into Affiliate Marketing

08:58 Building a Successful Affiliate Program

14:38 Common Mistakes in Affiliate Marketing

20:55 Incentivizing Affiliates for Maximum Sales

22:05 The Importance of Personal Branding

25:43 Starting Your Affiliate Marketing Journey

28:21 Innovative Affiliate Strategies

32:17 Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

35:52 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Most businesses compete on price, but what if there was a better way to attract and retain customers? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with John Dwyer, founder of the Institute of Wow, to uncover a simple yet powerful marketing strategy that 97% of businesses overlook—incentives.

John shares real-world success stories of businesses that boosted sales without slashing prices, including a restaurant that fills its seats every night and a bank that stopped advertising interest rates and still grew by billions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why incentives work better than discounts
✅ How to create offers that make your business stand out
✅ The biggest mistakes businesses make with customer engagement
✅ How to collect and use customer data to increase loyalty

If you're tired of price wars and want a smarter way to market your business, this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn more about John Dwyer and the Institute of Wow at instituteofwow.com.

🎧 Tune in now and discover the marketing tactic that could transform your business.

Other websites to explore:

Vacations Incentive - https://vacationsincentive.com
Facebook Contest Formula - https://fbcontestformula.com
https://aigenietrades.com (targeted at trades)
https://aigeniephone.com (All industries)

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:39 Icebreaker Question
01:43 Understanding the Wow Factor
03:30 Importance of Data Collection
11:02 Effective Loyalty Programs
16:16 Digital Marketing Strategies
23:21 Transition to Small Business Sector
24:12 The Power of Storytelling
25:10 Building Trust and Personal Branding
25:58 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
26:59 Effective Marketing Tactics
29:44 Case Study: Greater Building Society
33:55 Content Marketing Success
37:45 The Power of Incentives
41:28 Inspiring Others Through Generosity
44:32 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

AI can feel overwhelming—especially for entrepreneurs who aren’t “tech-savvy.” But what if getting started was easier than you think? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Diana Lee, founder of Waggle.ai, to break down the first steps to using AI in your business.

Diana shares her journey from pharmacist to AI entrepreneur and explains how small business owners can use AI to work smarter, not harder. Whether you’re a solopreneur looking to scale or simply curious about AI, this episode will help you understand:

✅ How AI can support (not replace) your business
✅ The simplest way to get started with ChatGPT
✅ How AI can help with brainstorming, goal-setting, and automation
✅ Why embracing AI now can give you a competitive edge

If you’ve been hesitant to explore AI, this episode will give you the confidence and practical steps to start today!

🔗 Learn more about Diana Lee and Waggle.ai at waggle.ai.

🎧 Tune in now and take your first step toward scaling smarter with AI!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:43 Icebreaker Questions
02:25 Diana's Journey to AI
05:30 The Power of AI for Solopreneurs
06:20 The Origin of Waggle
08:01 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
19:15 Balancing Automation with Authenticity
22:55 Practical AI Tips for Small Businesses
32:02 Mindset and Overcoming Self-Doubt
36:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Are you drowning in daily tasks and struggling to scale your business? It’s time to simplify, systematize and thrive! In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows welcomes Kate Erickson, the brains behind the systems at Entrepreneurs on Fire. Kate shares her expert insights on how to bring order to business operations, create repeatable processes and build the kind of structure that fuels long-term success.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to take inventory of your daily tasks to identify inefficiencies
✅ The key systems that keep Entrepreneurs on Fire running smoothly
✅ Why avoiding the “shiny object syndrome” is crucial for business growth
✅ The secret to balancing big-picture vision with operational details
✅ How to delegate effectively without sacrificing quality

If you're ready to take control of your business and create the freedom you dreamed of when you started, this episode is a must-listen!

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward a more streamlined, scalable business.

Learn more about Entrepreneurs on Fire at www.eofire.com

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:49 Random Questions with Kate
01:53 First Steps to Systematizing Your Business
05:21 Creating Effective Systems and Processes
07:56 Balancing Big Picture Thinking and Details
11:53 Tools and Strategies for Productivity
14:36 Building Freedom in Your Business
17:33 Delegating and Building a Team
23:26 Building and Engaging a Community
30:30 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
34:47 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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Are you ready to transform your business with the power of predictable income? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Stu McLaren, a leading expert in membership-based business models and the creator of The Tribe Experience. Stu shares his inspiring journey from a service-based entrepreneur to building thriving membership platforms that empower businesses to scale sustainably while creating impact and freedom.

Discover why membership models are revolutionizing industries, how they create stability for business owners, and the key strategies to launching and growing a profitable membership. Whether you’re a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, or service provider, Stu’s insights will open your eyes to the untapped potential of recurring revenue.

Want to learn more from Stu? Visit stu.me for expert advice, and check out his latest book, Predictable Profits, at stu.me/book to take your membership strategy to the next level.

00:00 Welcome to Time to Thrive

01:08 Stu McLaren's Influences and Early Life

04:45 The Birth of a Membership Business

09:12 Challenges and Pivotal Moments

14:34 Understanding the Membership Model

21:16 Exploring Product-Based Memberships

21:57 Service-Based Memberships: Real-Life Examples

23:14 Information-Based Memberships: Teaching and Learning

24:11 Community-Based Memberships: Building Connections

25:15 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Memberships

30:07 Open vs. Closed Membership Models

39:32 The Power of Recurring Revenue

42:38 Where to Get the Book and Final Thoughts

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In this insightful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Kim Johnson, an executive leadership consultant, master mindset coach, and bestselling author of The Emotional Dilemma of Leadership. Kim shares her expertise on the critical role emotions play in leadership and offers practical strategies for mastering emotional intelligence to improve team dynamics and decision-making.

Discover how leaders can balance logic and emotion, build emotional resilience, and unlock creativity for innovative problem-solving. Kim’s actionable advice includes daily rituals, mindfulness practices, and cultivating self-awareness to become a more effective and compassionate leader.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just stepping into a leadership role, this episode is packed with tools to help you lead with confidence and clarity.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to thrive as an emotionally intelligent leader!

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:12 Meet Kim Johnson: Leadership Expert

01:23 Random Question Fun

02:25 The Emotional Dilemma of Leadership

04:06 Understanding and Managing Emotions

12:07 Building Emotional Resilience

15:59 The Importance of Self-Reflection

23:27 Balancing Emotional Intuition and Logic

32:22 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

Kim's Links:
Mindset with Kim
Free Mindset Course
The Emotional Dilemma of Leadership

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In this episode of the Time to Thrive podcast, host Bethany Meadows chats with Barry LaBov, founder and CEO of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, about the vital role of corporate culture in creating a competitive advantage. From his unique journey starting in the music industry to building a successful marketing firm, Barry shares how culture can be a catalyst for engagement and growth. Tune in to learn Barry’s insights on differentiating your business, aligning teams around a purpose, and fostering a culture that’s truly valued by employees and customers alike. Plus, Barry reveals why internal communication is essential and shares tips for leaders on staying connected with their teams in authentic ways.

www.barrylabov.com

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:08 Barry Labov's Vintage Passion

02:16 Founding Story of Labov Marketing

04:11 Importance of Corporate Culture

05:28 Employee Engagement Strategies

10:53 Aligning Teams Around Purpose

14:09 The Power of Storytelling

20:39 Internal Communication Tips

22:25 Emerging Trends and AI

26:45 Building a Purpose-Driven Company

28:35 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Ever feel like you’re chained to your business? In this episode of Time to Thrive, Adrienne Dorison, co-founder of Run Like Clockwork, reveals how to break free by building a self-sustaining business that thrives without your constant oversight. Adrienne shares her game-changing strategies for identifying your business’s “Queen Bee Role,” delegating effectively, and focusing on outcomes over processes. With practical insights drawn from Lean Six Sigma and years of experience, Adrienne shows you how to streamline operations, empower your team, and reclaim your time. If you’re ready to scale without burnout and unlock more freedom, this episode is for you!

Visit www.runlikeclockwork.com/time for access to a free time-tracking tool and other resources to help business owners identify where their time is going.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:56 Super Random Question

01:52 Founding Run Like Clockwork

03:26 Identifying Market Gaps

06:22 The Queen Bee Role Explained

11:57 Delegation Challenges and Solutions

23:52 Efficiency and Productivity Tips

32:53 Final Takeaways and Conclusion

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com and a powerhouse in the world of small business growth. Known for his energetic approach to personal branding and tech-driven strategies, Ramon shares how small business owners can build an authentic personal brand, leverage the right tech tools without getting overwhelmed and create a loyal community around their business. He also discusses the resilience needed to handle setbacks and the importance of scaling with intention. Tune in to learn Ramon’s top strategies for building a thriving, sustainable business in today’s dynamic landscape.

www.zoneofgenuis.com

00:00 Introduction to the Show

00:49 Meet Raymond Ray: Entrepreneurial Journey

01:08 Icebreaker: Fun Questions with Raymond

02:05 Raymond's Path to Entrepreneurship

05:13 The Birth of Smart Hustle

07:02 Building a Personal Brand

11:26 Embracing Technology for Business Growth

13:34 Adapting to Change: The Importance of Auditing Your Tech Stack

14:53 Inspirational Insights from Raymond

14:58 Navigating Economic Uncertainty

15:34 Embracing Setbacks and Resilience

16:21 Creative Solutions During Crises

18:00 The Power of Community

21:02 Building Business Communities

22:42 Trends and Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

25:55 Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs

28:43 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows interviews renowned author, business coach and entrepreneur Pamela Slim. Known for her bestsellers Escape from Cubicle Nation and The Widest Net, Pamela shares invaluable insights on building a sustainable business by leveraging the power of community, aligning passion with purpose and using consistent small marketing actions to drive growth. Discover how to surround yourself with a network that supports both your personal and business success, and learn practical strategies for turning your passion into profit. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, Pamela's advice will inspire and guide you toward long-term success. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with actionable takeaways!

Tune in now to learn:

How to build a community ecosystem that supports your business growth
Why aligning passion with a clear business purpose is essential
The importance of "Tiny Marketing Actions" for consistent growth

Listen to the full episode and start thriving today!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:42 Random Questions Segment

01:37 Key Characteristics for Business Success

06:13 The Importance of Community

08:56 Aligning Passion with Purpose

10:59 Supporting Underserved Entrepreneurs

15:48 Mindset Shifts from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

20:04 Navigating Uncertainty in Business

20:50 The Role of Entrepreneurs in Society

24:06 Choosing the Right Tools for Your Business

29:12 The Power of Storytelling in Business

33:10 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

36:27 Key Takeaways for Business Success

37:52 Where to Find More from Pamela Slim

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, we sit down with Melissa Smith, founder of The PVA and an award-winning virtual assistant consultant. Melissa shares her journey from executive assistant to VA expert and provides actionable advice for business owners looking to streamline their operations and boost productivity.

Discover how hiring the right virtual assistant can help you reclaim your time, delegate tasks that drain your energy, and scale your business efficiently. From communication tips to delegation strategies, Melissa offers invaluable insights on how VAs can transform your business.

Tune in for practical tips, future trends in the VA industry, and the secrets to building successful VA-client relationships!

https://thepva.com

00:00 Introduction to Time to Thrive

00:03 Meet Melissa Smith: A Virtual Assistant Pioneer

02:19 Melissa's Journey to Entrepreneurship

05:59 Tips for Hiring the Right Virtual Assistant

13:38 The Importance of Delegation and Communication

16:18 Understanding Meeting Agendas and Delegation

17:43 The Role of Technology in Business Communication

21:41 Training and Onboarding Strategies for VAs

26:18 The Future of Virtual Assistants and AI

31:15 Key Takeaways for Hiring and Working with VAs

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows talks with Lacy Boggs, Director of the Content Direction Agency, about the art of creating content that not only engages but converts. Lacy, an expert in content marketing strategy, shares invaluable insights on how to build a brand-aligned content strategy, target the right audience, and repurpose content effectively to maximize its impact.

Discover why long-form content is making a comeback, and learn the best practices for ensuring your content drives real results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, Lacy’s tips will help you create high-impact content that grows your business.

www.lacyboggs.com

Tune in to learn how to:

Shift your focus from engagement to conversion
Repurpose your content without losing impact
Build a strategy that aligns with your unique brand voice

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Time to Thrive

00:56 Meet Lacey Boggs: Content Marketing Expert

01:56 Lacey's Journey into Content Marketing

03:52 Creating Content That Converts

06:09 Aligning Content with Brand Strategy

10:28 Targeting the Right Audience

13:11 Repurposing Content Effectively

15:55 Common Content Marketing Mistakes

28:33 Navigating Content Strategy in Crisis

30:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows is joined by Heather Parady, a creative visionary and fractional COO who helps unconventional leaders turn their big ideas into reality. Heather shares her expertise on overcoming perfectionism, embracing failure as part of the process, and breaking through internal barriers like fear and imposter syndrome. She also discusses how systems and structure can actually enhance creativity rather than stifle it, and why visionary leaders must take responsibility for their ideas.

If you’re an entrepreneur or a creative leader looking to move from vision to action, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you bring your bold ideas to life.

www.heatherparady.com

Tune in to learn:

How to stop waiting for perfection and start taking action
The role of failure in refining your ideas
Why creativity thrives within structured systems
How to take ownership of your vision and lead effectively

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:43 Getting to Know Heather Parady

01:18 The Role of a Fractional COO

02:46 Overcoming Internal Barriers

08:03 The Unconventional Leader

11:57 Turning Vision into Action

21:43 The Importance of Community

27:34 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows talks with Melinda Emerson, known as the “Small Biz Lady,” about turning passion into profit. Melinda shares her accidental journey to becoming a top small business expert and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs at every stage. From creating a life plan before a business plan to mastering social media and avoiding common business pitfalls, this episode is packed with insights. Tune in to learn how to align your passion with purpose and build a sustainable, profitable business!

0:00 Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Journey

00:08 Meet Melinda Emerson: The Small Biz Lady

02:26 A Journey from Passion to Profit

06:53 The Birth of the Small Biz Lady Brand

08:59 Essential Steps for New Entrepreneurs

13:28 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

16:22 The Importance of Being Coachable

16:41 Mastering Social Media for Business Success

18:13 Building Trust and Engagement Online

20:41 The Power of Consistent Content Creation

22:49 Navigating AI in Content Creation

26:36 Developing a Personal Brand

30:27 Turning Passion into Purpose and Profit

32:13 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

33:21 Where to Connect with Melinda Emerson

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In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows chats with Alicia Butler Pierre, an expert in business infrastructure and founder of Equilibria Inc. Alicia shares her journey from chemical engineering to helping small businesses streamline their operations. She introduces her Kasennu™ Framework, which helps businesses replicate their success for sustainable growth. They discuss key warning signs of operational chaos, the importance of delegating, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing market. This episode is packed with actionable tips for business owners looking to build efficient, scalable operations.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

02:18 Alicia's Background and Transition

05:39 The Kasennu™ Framework Explained

08:32 Implementing Business Infrastructure

11:32 Mindset and Visual Aids for Entrepreneurs

14:13 Warning Signs and Early Stage Challenges

16:54 Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls

21:30 Leadership and Delegation

23:33 Outsourcing and Specialized Knowledge

27:48 Adapting to Change and Continuous Learning

30:25 Final Takeaways and Contact Information

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I strongly believe that business success is directly predicated on how we treat our customers. In fact, I saw a statistic recently that cited a study showing that companies who lead in customer experience outperform their competitors by around 80%. On today’s show, our guest will share some practical and tactical ways you can grow your small business using Customer Value Optimization.

Valentin Radu is the Founder and CEO of Omniconvert, a company that helps businesses increase customer lifetime value and decrease customer acquisition costs. He is a speaker and a self-proclaimed “Customer Value Optimization evangelist” across various stages. He is also the author of The CVO Revolution.

www.omniconvert.com

www.cvorevolution.com

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Content marketing has always been important to a small business marketing strategy. But, today, there are so many more options for content creation and dissemination. And while most small business owners KNOW they should have a content marketing strategy, they often hesitate because of budget and time concerns.

Our guest today is the founder of tiny marketing, an agency that specializes in creating content marketing strategies for the facility services, construction, medical, real estate and SaaS industries. Her focus is on providing high impact results through content marketing without increasing internal resources.

I’m excited to Welcome to Time to Thrive, Sarah Noel Block!You can learn more about Sarah at www.sarahnoelblock.com.

You can also get the free webinar Avoid Content Burnout With Core Content and learn how to show up consistently with the Core Content Method HERE.

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No longer is LinkedIn merely a place to park your resume or look for a new job. Today, LinkedIn is a thriving social media platform where you can establish yourself as a thought leader, position yourself for opportunities and intentionally build a strategic community to support growth.

Our guest today started her career as a Chemical Engineer, obtained her Masters in Environmental Management and spent 10 years working her way up the Fortune 500 ladder. The recession in 2008 made her realize how essential it is to have a strong community of support.

Inspired by several unexpected life events, she took the opportunity to become an expert in how to use LinkedIn to achieve powerful results. In 2018 she launched the “LinkedIn Business Accelerator” to help business owners turn their LinkedIn into a successful sales funnel.

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It’s been said the better you are at something, the easier it looks to others. However, the road to success is usually not an easy or perfect journey. Our guest today studies the habits of the most successful people, in order to learn about their habits and best practices. I’m excited to have her here with us today to hear what she has learned from studying everyone from astronauts to athletes, so that we might optimize our own success.

Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology, former Assistant Dean of Mentoring, and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy at Weill Cornell Medicine. (Wile)

In 2021, she was one of 30 people worldwide to be named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, dubbed the “Oscars” of management thinking, and is a semi-finalist for the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. Recently she won the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement "Radar" Award, ranking her the #1 emerging management thinker in the world.

Along with co-authoring other books and writing numerous journals, she is also the author of The Success Factor – Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Performance.

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Small business owners tend to play a lot of different roles in their companies. They shoulder the stress and responsibility of the company’s success or failure. For many entrepreneurs, this translates to chaos and uncertainty. Our guest today preaches the gospel that small business owners are vital to our economy, while teaching business owners that it doesn’t have to feel like riding out a tornado.

Kerry-Ann Powell is a global business strategist, speaker and champion of small and medium sized businesses. She boasts over 20 years of experience as a Washington, DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser. This positions her as an authority on what it takes to strategically succeed while confronting difficult obstacles.

After raising $120 million to build the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial she launched her strategic business and consulting firm, Trafalgar Strategies. She and her team advise business owners from various industries and countries on creating the strategies, systems, and mindsets to thrive in business and in life.

www.nobusinesschaos.com

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Every business owner KNOWS they need some sort of video strategy, but often feel intimated on where to get started. Today’s guest is going to guide us through how to build a foundational video plan centered around connection, how to layer video into an existing marketing plan, and the secret to harnessing the power of your brand story.

Tony Gnau is an Emmy-award winning journalist, Chief Storytelling Officer, and more recently, the author of Lights, Camera, Impact: Storytelling, Branding, and Production Tips for Engaging Corporate Videos.

Tony is the founder of T60 Productions which specializes in telling business’ stories. He’s responsible for amazing video content for big brands including United Airlines, Walgreens, U.S. Bank, and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade. In addition to Tony’s 3 Emmy awards, his company has also won 17 Telly Awards.

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From the time we are old enough to understand basic language, we are taught to share. It is ingrained in most of us that this is acceptable and expected behavior in society. The digital age has elevated the concept of sharing to an entirely new level.

Forbes once called Bryan Kramer the “Zen Master to Digital Marketers.” On today’s show, we will explore the importance of the human element in a digital world.

Bryan is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, investor, and a two-time best-selling author. His passion is found in human connection which is reflected in the name of his executive coaching company, H2H Companies. The H2H standing for Human-to-Human. He is also the co-owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley marketing agency founded in 2001.

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Finding the right name for a business is fraught with the dangers of overthinking, trying to say too much, or even a straight up misalignment with the brand. Our guest on today’s episode knows a thing or two about creating buzzworthy brand names. She is the creative genius behind countless brand names with an impressive client list that includes Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Google, Twitter and Colgate.

Alexandra Watkins started her naming firm, Eat My Words, in 2005 and has since become a leading and outspoken authority on brand names. Her breakthrough book, Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick, was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. Her brand name hall of fame includes: the Wendy’s Baconator, Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, and the frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me.

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In today's episode, we will break down content marketing into its basic parts and demonstrate how every business owner and enterepreneur should have a strategy in place.

Our guest is John Egan, a content creator and marketing strategist who believes the world needs more high-quality writing. Founder of Jawhawk Media, has been a content marketing entrepreneur since 2017. Prior to Jawhawk, he began his writing career in newspaper journalism, rising through several editorial positions before entering the content marketing business in 2010 as editor-in-chief at Bankrate Insurance. His clients include Forbes Advisor, Experian, Bankrate, and The Balance.

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As a business owner, you are the ceiling for your business. This means in order for your business to grow beyond the status quo, you need to build your skills. Things like leadership, communication, negotiation techniques and others. Our guest today is going to help us discover what skills we need and how to elevate them.

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, a book that addresses a wide range of skill sets needed to accelerate your career, whether that is in the marketplace or as an entrepreneur.

He is also the creator of Brain Bump, an innovative app that helps users retain what they read and hear.

Mark holds three degrees from MIT, and for the past twenty years, has taught annually at MIT’s “career accelerator program.” At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform to teach finance at other prominent business schools.

Learn more about Mark at:

www.thecareertoolkitbook.com

https://brainbumpapp.com

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Our guest today is America’s SuperMom LaChelle Adkins! She and her husband Jerome have been married almost 30 years and have 15 children. She raises her family while also working in ministry, running her coaching business and performing charity work. And now we know how she got the title America’s SuperMom!

LaShelle Adkins is passionate about sharing her experiences to empower women to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilled life. I’m excited to learn her insights on how we can create our ideal life and achieve our goals.

www.lachelleadkins.com

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Our guest today describes himself as a conversion coach. He specializes in helping coaches and consultants use LinkedIn to convert using their content.

Richard Moore has drawn from his corporate sales background and over 17 years of experience to develop elegant and organic strategies for converting prospects to customers on social media. In addition to his LinkedIn Client Accelerator program, he is also a popular speaker at universities and events.

www.TheRichardMoore.com

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Our guest today is the self-proclaimed world’s number 1 failure.

Ben Currier worked in corporate finance and accounting for 15 years and gained experience helping companies in a wide range of industries, including video gaming, jewelry, healthcare, cannabis, real estate and more. Today, as the owner at Excel Exposure, he provides online Excel training with the goal of helping people become less afraid of the dreaded spreadsheet!

As the host of the Failure Guy podcast, Ben interviews successful people about their more challenging times, what they learned and how failure was a steppingstone to their success.

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Our guest today is Vinnie Potestivo. He began his career as a MTV executive responsible for helping artists and celebrities claim their brand narratives in the original wave of unscripted television. He has worked with Ozzy Osbourne on The Osbournes, Jessica Simpson on The Newlyweds and Ashton Kutcher on Punk’d, just to name a few.

Today he uses his Emmy Award-winning background as a media brand advisor, personal brand strategist, and content coach. As a trusted connector, Vinnie creates, develops, produces, distributes, amplifies, and helps to monetize some of the most talked-about brands in modern pop culture.

He has now launched a new podcast titled “I Have a Podcast” where his guest lineup includes many of the same celebrities he has worked with in the past.

Connect with Vinnie Potestivo at www.vpe.tv.

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In this episode, our guest is Roy Osing, a former president, CMO and entrepreneur with over 40 years of executive leadership experience. As President of a major data and internet company, his “out of the box” leadership style took the company from its early stage to over a billion in annual sales.

He is a blogger, content marketer, and mentor to young professionals. He is the author of the no-nonsense book series ‘BE DiFFERENT or be dead.’

He is passionate about inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations to stand apart from the average and achieve their true potential.

Learn more about Roy at www.bedifferentorbedead.com.

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In this episode, Alundas Havens is a marine corp veteran who has overcome adversity, abuse and neglect to embrace a mission of helping others reset their mindset for success.

He is the host of The Winners Paradigm podcast when he shines a light on what successful people do to tackle obstacles and create winning habits.

www.thewinnersparadigm.com

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Michelle Nedelec has over 20 years experience in Executive Coaching, working with a range of clients from solopreneurs to 8 figure companies. Michelle is the co-founder and Creative Director at Awareness Strategies where she provides marketing services using automation and digital solutions.

She is the master of using strategy, systems and the right state of mind to build and maintain a healthy business.

https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/website-audit/

This report will do a diagnostic of your website including your SEO, functionality, consumer readiness and an impact analysis of where your website is today. It's 30+ pages of the exact effectiveness of your website, letting you know what you're doing right, what you could improve and what red flags are waving on your site.

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In today's episode, our guest Nicky Billou shares the process and mindset of becoming a thought leader and attracting ideal clients.

Nicky is an international best-selling author, corporate speaker and co-founder of e-Circle Academy, a mastermind educational program for coaches, consultants, corporate trainers, realtors and other service-based entrepreneurs.

Nicky is also the host of the #1 podcast on thought leadership called The Thought Leader Revolution. He has interviewed over 300 of the world’s top thought leaders including Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Kathy Ireland, Barbara Corcoran and more.

www.eCircleAcademy.com/appointment

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In today’s episode, we will explore the science of pricing and how to stop leaving money on the table.

Our guest today is Per Sjofors. Also known as “The Price Whisperer”, Per is a thought leader and author in how companies can use pricing to drive higher growth, sales volume, and profits. He is a sought-after speaker and appears regularly on podcasts and business radio shows.

Over 15 years ago, Per developed a process for conducting pricing experiments. While many business schools teach pricing in a separate or detached activity, Per believed that it needed to be integrated with customer targeting, product and/or service features, marketing channels and messages, and sales channels and methods.

https://sjofors.com/pricing-strategy-services

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On today’s episode we will learn from Michael about creating marketing systems that actually work, and how to avoid marketing misfires.

Michael DeLon is the president of Paperback Expert, a company helping business owners create credibility through publishing books positioning them as experts in their field. He works with business owners to clarify their brand strategy, become bestselling authors, or establish a profitable podcast.

Michael is a bestselling author. His book On Marketing is a definitive guide for small business owners on everything you can do to gain and retain customers.

Learn more about Michael DeLon at: www.paperbackexpert.com

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Our guest today is Laura Stewart and she shares her top tips and ideas for getting started on a content creation strategy.

Laura is the Vice President of Canada’s top real estate firm REC Canada. She spent 8 years helping over 1,200 investors build out their real estate portfolios. Today, as the owner of From the Ground Up Media, she now helps other real estate agents achieve success through content creation and building community.

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Our guest today is Adam Adams. After selling his first podcast focused on real estate, Adam launched the Podcast on Podcasting which is ranked as a top show for podcasters. He is also the founder of GrowYourShow.com where their clients are getting ranked in the top 1% on iTunes and other top charts.

More than ever marketing strategies are focused on providing value through content. One of the ways many business owners and entrepreneurs are seeking to establish thought leadership as part of an overall content marketing strategy is through podcasts.

According to recent data, almost 60% of US consumers 12 years and older listen to podcasts. What's more, the number of podcast listeners has literally doubled over the last 10 years.

Our guest today is Fabienne Fredrickson, founder of The Leveraged Business program. Fabienne mentors other women in business how to scale their businesses based on the model she herself used to reach several million in revenues. She is the author of the book, The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6-Figures to 7-Figures (and Get Your Life Back) The book is designed as a roadmap for women to increase their income and impact without sacrificing their life balance in the process.

https://boldheart.com

In this episode, our guest Beate Chelette shares her secrets to creating authority in your field, as well as how to create a solid blueprint for success.

Beate began her entrepreneurial journey as a broke single mom and immigrant struggling with overwhelming debt. She went on to build and sell her business to Bill Gates for millions of dollars. Today, she serves consultants, coaches and service providers by helping them grow their authority and scale their impact. She is also the author of the book Happy Woman Happy World, host of The Business Growth Architect Show podcast, is listed amongst the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and “One of 50 Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs” by HuffPost.

Learn more and connect with Beate Chelette at www.beatechelette.com

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In today's episode, our guest Shannon Peel shares how business owners can grow their business through developing a brand story.

Shannon is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand. She is passionate about helping professionals define their brand stories and share them with the right audience. She is currently building a media empire where people can tell their stories around creating an appealing life, career or business. This includes digital magazines, podcast, video channel and a workbook called Creating MarketAPeel.

Learn more about Shannon and MarketAPeel Agency at www.MarketAPeel.agency

In this episode of the Time to Thrive podcast, our guest Alex Oliveira shares lead generation strategies that help small businesses grow.

As a business leader in multiple successful companies, Alex has helped companies advance their brands by executing interactive marketing. From small businesses to Fortune 500 brands like Ford & Allstate, Alex enjoys a diverse portfolio of clients.

His major passions include adventuring with his wife and 4 kids, investing in startups, and giving back to the community.

He recently published his first book on business, lead gen, and digital marketing titled If You Build It, Will They Come? The Golden Path to Lead Generation Success for Your Business.

http://alexoliveira.co
https://leadgenerationsuccess.biz

In this episode of the Time to Thrive podcast, our guest Katie Brinkley shares the social media strategies that every business owner should be using.

Katie is the owner and Social Media Strategist at Next Step Social Communications, a social media agency based out of Littleton Colorado. She has been helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate agents, and small business owners with their social media for over 17 years.

She offers both "done-for-you" social media services and coaching services where she teaches entrepreneurs in the home industry how social media can be an incredible tool to help find new leads, build community, grow sales, and bring the social back to their social media.

Katie hosts the podcast, Rocky Mountain Marketing, that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners learn the strategies and systems to take their marketing to new heights.

Our guest in this episode is Jeremy Slate, founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, founded Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.

In this episode, our guest is Denise Cagan, owner of DCA Virtual Business Support. You will hear how to build a remote team from the ground up, while not sacrificing culture or productivity.

Denise Cagan started her first company while still working as a QA Manager at Coca-Cola. After a year of doing both, she moved on to becoming a full-time business owner at DiCi Services. She grew DiCi for 10 years, selling it in 2011. At that time, Denise established a second and third company. Today she owns and operates, DCA Virtual Business Support. Her company provides support for growing businesses for their administrative and creative needs.

In this episode you will learn how to proactively protect your business while elevating your customer's experience.

Our guest is Jay Razzouk, an attorney focused on helping entrepreneurs successfully form and operate their businesses. He represents his clients in contract or business disputes and advises them in matters such as contract negotiations, intellectual property and regulatory compliance.

Jay and his wife Wendy also own and manage a media production business where they are currently co-producing a documentary series on restoring mental health titled “Unbroken Minds.” They are also developing a non-profit aimed at combating mental illness through workshops, education, coaching and prayer.

Learn more about Jay at proscalelegal.com

In today's episode you will learn how to create habits in 21 seconds so you can get more done in less time.

Our guest today is Blaine Oelkers. He describes himself as America’s only Chief Results Officer®. That’s because he loves to help people get results by sharing the habits which bring success and results. He is a leading authority in Personal Implementation & Consistency and a TEDx Speaker with over 190,000 views.

Some of his more interesting “claims to fame” include being a LinkedIn Top Connector – with over 25,000 first level connections, and a lifetime work-from-home entrepreneur.

Learn more about Blaine Oelkers at www.Selfluence.com.

GUEST: EA Csolcovits
From his humble beginnings as the son of a milkman, and his first job as janitor, EA found business success by applying his various work experiences and key relationships. Inspired by a business mentor’s fight with diabetes, they partnered to formulate food and drinks in the wellness space. This was the beginning of a 45-year business legacy where they created, designed, invented and formulated over 75 products distributed in over 20 countries.

He is the author of numerous books, is listed in the “Who’s Who” for public speaking and is the founder of the GIVERS University, where he teaches others how to live well.

EA became a millionaire at age 23, established and owned a 1,000-acre wildlife sanctuary, is a commercial pilot, has a 2nd degree black belt in martial arts and is an advanced certified scuba diver.

This episode's guest is Jas Takhar. He is the founder of the #1 real estate sales team in Canada for the brokerage Royal LePage. His team of 54 realtors and 11 support staff are based in Toronto, Ontario where they average a staggering $1.6 billion in annual sales!

He is the author of Real Estate Intelligence, a book that teaches how to buy and sell real estate. He is also the host of one of the top business podcasts in Canada, the Jas Takhar Podcast where he inspires others to succeed in life, leadership and business.

Jas is also the co-founder of From The Ground Up Media, which is a pathway for real estate agents to learn how to produce content including podcasts.

In today's episode, we focus on the principles of taking action to move our businesses forward.

This episode's guest is Jas Takhar. He is the founder of the #1 real estate sales team in Canada for the brokerage Royal LePage. His team of 54 realtors and 11 support staff are based in Toronto, Ontario where they average a staggering $1.6 billion in annual sales!

He is the author of Real Estate Intelligence, a book that teaches how to buy and sell real estate. He is also the host of one of the top business podcasts in Canada, the Jas Takhar Podcast where he inspires others to succeed in life, leadership and business.

He is the co-founder of From The Ground Up Media, which is a pathway for real estate agents to learn how to produce content including podcasts.

ACCESS JAS'S FREE GUIDES HERE => https://jastakhar.ca/vault

Our guest on this episode, Terry Begue, started his painting business fresh out of high school with no money, no experience, no connections and no skills. Armed with nothing more than a pick-up truck and a dream. He spent years refining his painting skills only to discover no matter how good he became he was just another painter in an overcrowded market.

Refusing to settle, he stopped working on his painting skills and began perfecting his people skills. Learning what motivates people to buy, and taking away the reasons why they wouldn’t buy, and his business blew up! He more than doubled his income in just six months and over the next year, doubled it again!

Since then, Terry has fine-tuned his process for business and personal growth, into an easy to follow, four step system. His proven system has allowed his company to grow year after year, even though he hasn’t advertised since 2012!

Today, Terry is an international speaker and author of, “Attract & Keep Customers for Life: Four Abilities to Build Trust, Communicate Your Value and Charge What You’re Worth”

He recently launched his brand-new course, “Unnoticed to Unforgettable” designed to give even greater access and insight to his proven strategies in an effort to help as many people as he can fulfill the unlimited potential that lies within them.

CONNECT WITH TERRY BEGUE:
https://www.terrybegue.com
LinkedIn: /in/terrybegue

Our guest for this episode is Stormie Andrews. Stormie is the co-founder of Yokel Local, an award-winning digital agency based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a licensed practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming which he uses to bring a unique perspective to digital marketing. He is the creator of The World’s Best Buyer Persona® System, a Forbes Agency Council Member, the recipient of the Member of the Year Award from the American Marketer’s Association, an award-winning author, a HubSpot Certified Trainer and was named one of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries.

Digital agency website HERE.

Get the free resources mentioned on the show HERE.

Get a copy of Stormie's new book The World's Best Buyer Persona System HERE.

Kyle Gillette has helped small business owners and leaders around the world to take their businesses from good to great. He is an ICF certified coach, behavioral analyst, and creator of the SAGE Mindset Leadership framework that helps people gain clarity, build confidence, and generate new clientele.

He’s the host of the SAGE Mindset™ podcast, developer of the SAGE Mindset App, and owner of Sage Mindset Coaching - a coaching and consulting organization.

Kyle's website is HERE.

Kyle's FREE Leadership Assessment is HERE.

Our guest on this episode is Pete Mohr. Pete helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. He’s refined his tips, tools, and techniques within his own businesses and loves sharing them so others can live the life they deserve as business leaders.

Visit his website to take his assessment to determine the health of your business HERE.

Our guest today is Daniel Blue. Daniel is an author, Forbes contributor, podcast host and owner of Quest Education. He is on a mission to help business owners and entrepreneurs take control over their finances and change their lives for the better.

His company is Quest Education, an organization that provides financial education around teaching business owners how to use their 401k and IRA retirement accounts without paying penalties and taxes.

Get Daniel's book B.L.U.E. Print to Your Best Retirement HERE.

Learn more about Daniel's and his company HERE.

B.L.U.E. Print To Your Best Retirement: How to Access Your Retirement Account Penalty and Tax-Free

Our guest, Ivana Radojevic, has a wealth of digital marketing and communications experience, most of it in a high-growth, startup environment.

Her current passion project is called Merchant Mastery which offers online sales and marketing courses and weekly coaching programs for Shopify store owners. Alongside the courses, where she teaches over 10 hours of modules on email marketing, she also produces and co-hosts the official Merchant Mastery Podcast.

Her specialties include eCommerce, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, and Influencer Marketing

In today's episode, she shares valuable insights on how to effective marketing an eCommerce business.

Our guest Tim Fitzpatrick is the founder of Rialto Marketing, a consultant-based agency focused on managing SEO, content marketing, social media, website design and more. During this episode, Tim shares the fundamentals every business owner should be using to grow their business to ensure lasting and consistent results.

Click the link for access to FREE STUFF for our listeners from Rialto Marketing
https://www.rialtomarketing.com/time-to-thrive

Today our guest is Chris Williams, the founder of Group Coach Nation. Chris works with entrepreneurial and business experts, speakers, coaches and leaders to help them market, monetize and lead their own high-ticket mastermind or group coaching programs.

In today's episode we learn how to take our expertise as business owners and entrepreneurs and using it to create a mastermind or group coaching program. Learn how to pinpoint your audience, find an interested market and create transformation for others, while generating additional revenue. We also explore the essentials for effective prospecting and the 3 rules to follow before launching anything.

Learn some practical ways you can determine if your business ideas are worth investing your time to pursue.

Guest Ryan Morgan helps business owners understand how SEO really works. In this episode of Time to Thrive, Ryan shares some easy practical ways you can boost SEO without being "techy."

CALL TO ACTION: Check out Ryan's upcoming SEO Cohort at https://theseocohort.com and use the code "TIMETOTHRIVE" for $200 off!!

Ryan Morgan is a 15+ year digital marketing expert with a focus on SEO. He has led organizational and agency digital teams and has a history of driving growth for organizations using SEO.

Ryan currently operates a digital consultancy called swell. Ryan was formerly the Director, Brand + Digital Strategy at ignite, and the Vice President, Digital Marketing at Aztek, two leading agencies for digital marketing.

Prior to his agency work, Ryan spent nearly ten years at ERC, where he oversaw the organization’s marketing and digital strategy, as well as a team of high-performing marketers focused on SEO, content marketing, design, and email/automation.

A customer's experience with your company will determine whether they remain a long-time customer and tell others about your products and services. In today's episode, I will share six ways you can lose customers and what to do to avoid them.

There are a number of reasons why a business may start to struggle. It could be not enough cash flow, not pricing properly, a lack of business planning, or if could be you. Maybe you were too optimistic or didn’t recognize your weak areas.

Whatever the reasons, the important thing is that you don’t give up. There ARE things you can do to turn your business around.

Merit Kahn (formerly Gest), CSP, is the Founder of Merit-based Business, author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success and creator of The Merit Method for Sales Mastery program, co-host of The Smarter Sales Show podcast featured on The Sales Experts Channel... and... writer, producer and star of the one-woman inspirational comedy show, "Book of Merit".

With more than 20 years of sales, sales management, coaching, training, consulting, writing and speaking experience, Merit has worked with thousands of clients across multiple industries with one goal in mind... grow sales and influence.

She is certified in Emotional Intelligence and earned the highest designation in The National Speakers Association, one held by less than 12% of professional speakers worldwide, The Certified Speaking Professional, CSP.

www.MeritKahn.com/podcast

If your small business is competing against a larger competitor, you need to leverage your strengths to create a differential that is appealing to your customers. Focus on what you CAN offer and use technology to support your position.

Running a small business today often means competing against much larger companies. Understanding the importance of innovation, creativity and technology are essential to business success in the crowded marketplace.

For some, the very idea of technology goes against their business philosophy of establishing personal connections with their customers. However, if used correctly, technology can be the key to scaling your business, retaining that personal touch and making you more competitive against larger companies.

Listen in for nine ways you can use technology to support your small business success.

For our small business advertising to resonant, we need to remember these four key elements.

I recently did a series of weekly Facebook live videos which covered 10 ways for small business to thrive in challenging times. This episode is an except from the 10th video in that series and I believe this way to thrive is more important than all the rest.

If you have ever felt discouraged or struggled in your business journey, this episode is for you.

Being in the right place at the right time is not an accident. In today's episode, we are going to cover how to identify growth opportunities for your small business. It's easy than you think!

Key performance indicators provide us with a measuring tool to help us determine if our business is heading in the right direction. In today's episode, I will share some basic KPIs that every business owners should consider tracking.

As a small business owner, marketing agency or consulting help can be out of reach of your budget. Time to Thrive Membership is where you can get marketing support and training to grow a successful business.

Get LESS overwhelmed, confused and stressed, and get MORE clarity, focus and results!

www.TimeToThriveMembership.com

When marketing budgets are tight, creativity and innovation are essential to driving new customers to your business. Here are some free and low-cost ideas for marketing your small business.

Sometimes the creative juices flow, and sometimes they don't. Here are 15 ideas for when you are stuck, in a rut and need a fresh idea to move your business forward.

Hanging out and making small talk is not a networking strategy. Just handing out business cards will pretty much ensure noone remembers you. In today's episode, we will discuss specific things you can do before, during and after a networking opportunity to ensure the best return on your time invested.

Today we are sharing the differences between sales and marketing. Understanding the role each plays in generating new customers will impact the strategies you choose to implement.

Everyone loves a good surprise, even your customers. Here are eight simple ways you can surprise your customers, build affinity and create loyal brand ambassadors.

As business owners, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Putting out fires, keeping up with the day to day and managing the drama that comes from working with employees and customers, can all leave us feeling out of control. This episode will provide 9 very practical and easy ways you can get back into focus and regain your sanity.

Instead of being all things to all people, a niche marketing strategy allows you to strategically focus on a very specific target audience. This can allow you to stand apart in a crowded marketplace with a message that is compelling and relevant.

Disney is one of the America's largest iconic brand. In this episode we will show examples of great innovative business marketing strategies used by Disney and some of the lessons entrepreneurs can learn from them.

Good leadership is a skill that can be learned and honed over time. In this episode, you'll learn 25 ways you can develop the qualities of a good business leader.

Good leadership is about more than being in charge. It's about inspiring others to learn and do more. Ultimately, the "ceiling" of your business success will be determined by your ability to lead your team.

The Small Business Administration estimates that more than 60% of U.S. entreprenuers run their business from home. In this episode, we'll discuss four ways you can crush it as a home-based entrepreneur.

The art of persuasion is about more than just changing minds. To move a customer from a competitor requires you to dismantle the emotional attachment they hold to that brand. In this episode we will explore the ways you can influence and persuade your prospects to see your brand as the most attractive. We will also discuss persuasion strategies for obtaining and keeping your customers brand loyalty.

Consumers have an endless appetite for video. Is your business taking advantage of this effective and powerful form of communicating your value proposition? Learn some easy ways to build in a video strategy, along with tips of the trade!

Direct mail is making a come back. Learn how to build an effective direct mail campaign, target the right audience and incorporate this reliable and effective form for media for your business.

In today's episode we will discuss a few of the things you should consider BEFORE you start a new business. Plus, learn where you can get free advice, training and start-up assistance including a download for a business plan template.

Productivity is cruicial to a small business. With limited resources we must be successful in doing more with less. That means STREAMLINING our operations. In this episode, I will share 10 ways to improve productivity and save time and money!

If someone feels confident in what you know, they are more likely to purchase something from you. Becoming a thought leader in your industry and community will lead to your audience seeing you as the "go-to" expert in your market.

With almost 75% of adults in the U.S. using some form of social media, it is an essential tool for business. Join us as we cover nine strategies for establishing a successful social media strategy.