Bank Scams and a New Business for Shannon – Business Brain 511
How good are you at spotting scams? You might be surprised that even the most tech-savvy among us can fall victim to fraud. Listen in as Dave Hamilton shares his experience with a recent scam that...
View ArticleHappy New Year – Are You a Criminal? Business Brain 512
It’s the first Business Brain of 2024, and we ask the question: Are you a criminal but don’t know it? The federal government just rolled out the new Beneficial Ownership Information Act and wants to...
View ArticleJust In Time Mania + Imposter Syndrome – Business Brain 513
How do you manage your time when dealing with chaos in your business and personal life? That’s the discussion as we begin episode 513 of Business Brain! Then, we jump into some business therapy as we...
View ArticleMitigating Employee Apathy – Business Brain 514
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss standing out on Twitter, the challenges of managing priorities, employee apathy, and fostering enthusiasm. We emphasize the importance of open...
View ArticleMillionaire Habits – Business Brain 515
On this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the impact of news consumption habits and the importance of being intentional about the content we consume. Host Dave Hamilton shares his personal...
View ArticleHow Not to Treat Critics – a Dark eBay Story. Business Brain 516
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss paying tuition with credit cards, utilizing credit card points for benefits, interstatement payments, online collaboration tools, and addressing eBay’s...
View ArticleWhen Your Customer is Wrong – Business Brain 517
What do you do when your customer is W-R-O-N-G?! Listen in for 18 minutes, and you’ll find out how to maneuver your way around customers that are clearly wrong, but you need them on your side. 00:00:00...
View ArticleUsing SWOT for your Small Business – Business Brain 518
In this episode of Business Brain, we discuss the importance of SWOT analysis in evaluating a business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. We emphasize the significance of team...
View ArticleMessaging You Can’t Ignore – Business Brain 519
In this episode, we discuss a new government requirement for businesses to identify their beneficial owners and share practical tips based on my own experience. We also highlight our sponsors, Gusto...
View ArticleDumpsters and Digital Marketing – Business Brain 520
Join us today as we learn about the connection between dumpster rental and SEO digital marketing with Bodhi Gallo of iRentDumpsters and Stryker Digital. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’...
View ArticleUnder The Table Trouble – Business Brain 521
In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon explore the power of Google My Business pages in driving success through customer reviews. We discuss the challenges older business owners face in...
View ArticleInfluencer Illusions – Hype or Reality Business Brain 522
Should you be using influencer marketing on social media for your business? Join Shannon and Dave today as we discuss one of our experiences with influencers along with ideas for connecting with more...
View ArticleBeing Known + True Fans – Business Brain 523
What are you known for? What reputation does your business have? Listen in to this episode of Business Brain as we discuss the idea of being known for a specific trait or action. We also jump into the...
View ArticleBuilding a Local Newsletter Business – Business Brain 524
In this episode of Business Brain, Ryan Sneddon shares his success with the Naptown Scoop, a local newsletter in Annapolis, Maryland. He discusses how he grew his subscriber base and generated revenue...
View ArticleWhen The Guest Interviews The Hosts – Business Brain 525
You don’t want to miss this episode of Business Brain! We let the recording run long from our interview with Ryan Sneddon in episode 524 and Ryan began interviewing your hosts, Dave Hamilton and...
View Article9 Year Anniversary + Dealing with Chargebacks – Business Brain 526
In this episode of Business Brain, we look back at the show’s evolution over the last nine years, from Doing Business As to Small Business Show and finally to Business Brain. We share our challenges...
View ArticleCreating a Cult of Customers – Business Brain 527
Join us as we talk about ChatGPT, Pixelmator and why the band Phish is just like Costco when it comes to creating cult-like customer loyalty. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #527...
View ArticleCreating a Quality Newsletter – Business Brain 528
Join us in this episode as we explore the benefits of taking breaks to recharge, share our own travel experiences, and the value of disconnecting from work tasks. We emphasize effective time management...
View ArticleImitation Before Creation – Business Brain 529
In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into the concept of starting over and the significance of learning and adapting in the business realm. We discuss the advantages of emulating successful...
View ArticleThe Alter Ego Effect – Business Brain 530
Join us today for Business Brain 530. We discuss how to keep that “chip on your shoulder” and how to find your next “zero.” We then jump into a discussion of the Alter Ego Effect developed by Todd...
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