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Why you should update your voicemail greeting right now
Show notes from podcast episode 80. Your voicemail recording, especially if you’re busy and can’t answer the phone all the time, is your greatest weapon. It’s the first time a potential customer or client hears your voice and as well all know first impressions are incredibly powerful. So why do we invest about 30 seconds […]
Read More ...Naval’s tweetstorm and principles, challenged
If you don’t know who Naval is then apply this to any tech founder from silicon valley you know and worship and read about. I listened to Naval on Joe Rogan during my travels this week. I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on this stuff. His tweetstorm and the JRE podcast. I’m a fan of Naval. I […]
Read More ...How to start a business right now with no money – the framework
Show notes from podcast episode 79. This is an analytical approach to identifying and exploring new business opportunities. This is designed around service based businesses but the concepts can be applied to any business. In order to compete you need to have a competitive advantage in one of three areas: speed, price or quality. The […]
Read More ...A supportive significant other is your greatest asset – a conversation with Nick’s wife Michelle (Ep 78)
Show notes from podcast episode 78. Having support on the home front is critical. In this episode of the podcast Nick talks with his wife Michelle about the struggles along the way and how they were able to overcome the unique lifestyle that is entrepreneurship. A few key takeaways: #1 – Communication Being on the […]
Read More ...How to balance your business with a growing family (ep 77)
Show notes from Podcast episode 77. Its not easy. There will be sleepless nights. Its definitely a sacrifice. Kids are tough. I’m no expert. Take this with a grain of salt and get a lot of advice on this. Going without sleep makes you delusional and emotional and it kills your critical thinking and decision […]
Read More ...How to start a mobile appliance repair business – mentoring session (ep 76)
Luke is currently a 32 year old salaried employee from a national beverage dispenser repair company in the St. Paul/ Minneapolis area of Minnesota. In his current position as a “machine technician,” he has gained an invaluable skill set that will provide economic opportunity for the rest of his life. He also owns two rental […]
Read More ...The three keys to hiring great employees and scaling your business (ep 74)
Show notes for podcast episode 74. Hiring good employees is hard. Most service businesses grow to the workload capabilities of their owners and then stall. How do you break through that barrier? #1 Charge more for your service Provide a great service on a quick timeline and you can justify charging a premium. Then you […]
Read More ...How to start a business staining decks
Staining decks is a business you can bootstrap for almost no money. Buy a web domain and get hosting for $1.99 per month. Put together a WordPress website using a free template. Make a logo and some marketing material for free on Canva. Send a Google My Business postcard to your apartment and build out […]
Read More ...Look up from your computer screen (ep 70)
Show notes from episode 70 of the podcast. If people would just get out from behind their computer and look around them they would have no problem finding opportunities galore. I started my business hauling boxes up and down skinny stairwells during finals week. Sweating my butt off. I worked hard physically for a year […]
Read More ...Should I buy a franchise? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What should I think about?
Show notes from Podcast episode 69. Hi this is Drew from Brisbane – one of my business ideas is around beer line tap cleaning. There is a franchise in my area that I could buy into for a reasonable price. With the fees you pay they provide support and training however I have a technology background […]
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