YOU STARTED A BUSINESS! YOU ARE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO. But there is a lot more to running a successful business: accounting, marketing, IT, sales, management. You wear so many hats. Add family, friends, health, home…no wonder you are tired! WE GET IT! We have been small business owners for the p…
Today's Topic – Why they travel and Why it matters Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow From the point of view of the Agrarian Society Why it is so important War Trading Migration Jobs / Education Religion Curiosity / Holiday Biological evolution from our Hunter Gather past? WBT Plan a trip for your character to go there and back again RW Task The Hobbit Read or audio Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast The Hobbit Book Audible Plus Trial + 2 Free Book Credits Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://gardul.com/blog/season-4-episode-6-why-stay-when-you-go-now/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://amzn.to/3GcRBSH https://amzn.to/3F9gOfu Audible Plus Trial + 2 Free Book Credits
Today's Topic – Part 3 on Worldbuilding culture nouns Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The parts of Culture Characters served up last season People Starting in the last episode of season 4 Religion People Questions Where does the religion exist? Who uses the religion What happens in the religions When are your holy times How does the worship happen Why does the worshipping happen WBT When the gods are failed RW Task Have some purpose to this new year Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))
This was the toughest week for us at Small Biz Life We started this project with being ambitions, however, we had to make the tough choice to close it done. We love our members and hope that the future access to this content will help you as you grow in your businesses. This website and podcast will not go down and the Focus Master Plan and Mastering your Time is still available to our members and for sale if you want to get started on those systems to help your business. Ingram Digital Media is not going away we have just stopped publishing new episodes and have closed the membership group. Kristin will be focusing on Accounting in Focus Kristin will be spending more time helping college students thrive in their mandatory accounting classes in college at AccountingInFocus.com and teach all college students to get more studying done in less time at CollegeSuccessHacks.com. Jeff will be focusing on world building and focus more on releasing his first book. Jeffery will continue advocating on the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast at Gardul.com and finishing up his first fantasy fiction novel. Both of us will still continue to service clients as well. If you are looking for Business strategy, Tax Services, or help with your WordPress site email us at support@SmallBizLife.com For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/160 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/160 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) AccountingInFocus.com https://accountinginfocus.com/ CollegeSuccessHacks.com https://www.collegesuccesshacks.com/hacks1 Gardul.com https://www.gardul.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and Jeff start a new series about productivity systems, techniques, tools, or hacks. Join us as we review what is important to look at when you are trying to improve your productivity. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/159 Making shared responsibility work in your family and your business Systems, techniques, tools, or hacks What is the problem you are trying to solve with the new system? What problem does the system solve? How complicated is it? How hard is it to adjust on the fly? How long to set up? How long to use once it is set up Who do we think it would benefit? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/159 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
We all have failed at creating new habits. We maybe even think that we are not good at creating habits. Join Kristin and Jeff as we look at how to make those new habits stick. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/158 Making shared responsibility work in your family and your business How long to make habit stick James Clear's The 3 R’s of Habit Change: How To Start New Habits That Actually Stick Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/158 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Sales can be a problem for many small business owners. Jeff was no exception. The problem most of the time was knowing when a client was ready to close. If you struggle with your sales system, join Jeff and Kristin as we talk about our system to know when a lead is ready to close. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/157 Making shared responsibility work in your family and your business Qualifying leads and the problem with BANT Why should you use MARKETS? M is for Money A is for Authority R is for Risk Tolerance K is for Knowledge E is for Eagerness T is for Timeframe S is Stories Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/157 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Episode 156 - What to look for in a small business cellphone Have you ever thought about what you really need your cell phone to do? Some phones are better than others in key areas that affect your business. In this episode, we discuss what to look for in a phone and give some recommendations for each area. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/156 Making shared responsibility work in your family and your business Everyone must buy-in to the team mentality We must accept that things may not get done exactly the way we want them Understanding how our brains are wired and appreciating everyone's contributions Practicing mutual respect and positivity Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/156 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
We often get asked how we do it all (raising our son while running two businesses and Kristin's teaching and being director of a graduate program) and still get along with each other. Today we discuss one of our most important tools: responsibility sharing. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/155 Making shared responsibility work in your family and your business Everyone must buy-in to the team mentality We must accept that things may not get done exactly the way we want them Understanding how our brains are wired and appreciating everyone's contributions Practicing mutual respect and positivity Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/155 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
The 4 tips to help you to think differently about your marketing New prerecording time on Facebook Wednesdays 3:30 EST Small Biz Life Community Patreon for content providers Udemey for selling courses and books Look at companies who serve your client More than gift cards Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/154 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
As a solopreneur or small business owner, it is common to get caught up at your desk and as the digital world makes it easier to work from home. It can lead to chronic loneliness. Join Kristin and Jeff as we talk about the signs of loneliness and what we can do to avoid the seclusion. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/153 Signs of loneliness Trouble sleeping Spending lots of time on social media Binge-watching TV Taking lots of long, hot showers Increased spending on "stuff" Weight gain Increased frequency of illness Experiencing symptoms of depression 9 Secret Signs of Loneliness @ Everyday Health Tips for fighting loneliness Meet with a person or small groups Virtual coffee break Meetups Coworking space Online hangouts Networking groups Chambers of Commerce Kids playgroups Industry groups Larger groups of people Civic groups Nonprofit volunteering Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/153 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) 9 Secret Signs of Loneliness @ Everyday Health https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-pictures/are-you-lonelier-than-you-realize.aspx#04 Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq Our free group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Small business owners are work very hard. Very quickly most learn that it will not be a simple 9 AM to 5 PM job. Join Kristin and Jeff in this episode giving five tips to prevent your small business from becoming a 24/7 job. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/152 The 5 tips no prevent your business from a 24/7 work lifestyle You have to learn realistic expectations about what you can get done in a day. Set realistic expectations for your customers Systems in place so you are not working 90 hour weeks Last work block should be review and catchup work for the day Set a stop time Get a business line cellphone if you cannot help yourself Always respond to clients in your preferred method of contact Do not disturb mode or Mute your phone Cell phone tips Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/152 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily Focus Planner for free https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq Episode 151 - Contentment vs. Complacency https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/151-contentment-vs-complacency Episode 148 - Learning to sell like a mother with Renee Hribar https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/148-learning-to-sell-like-a-mother-with-renee-hribar ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
In this episode, we discuss how to find contentment in your business without becoming complacent. We will also discuss why working 90 hours per week and never be getting any sleep is not the goal. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/151 How you can become content with your small business Be content, not Complacent Avoiding Complacency Going from the service provider to selling information without killing yourself NEVER STOP BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/151 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.http//smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Are you stuck how to use and grow Instagram for your small business? Check out this episode as Kristin and Jeff interview Roota Mittal to get the secrets of Instagram for small biz owners. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/150 Why is Instagram important for Small Business Owners? What strategies should a business consider when using Instagram? How do you choose good hashtags? What's the best/fastest way to do that without paying for it (buying followers) What was her mix of personal/business posts like? Why is the 10k number of followers so important? Does she have a larger following on other social media platforms that she leveraged to get to 10K on IG? Now that she's there, how is planning to use what she can do on IG with this many followers? How did she do that same activity before she got to this milestone? Any idea why one IG account has stop-motion feature, but another (linked business accounts) does not have this super cool feature? Any thoughts on IGTV? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://smallbiz.life/150 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Get help from Roota http://rootamittal.com/services hashtag research https://hashtagify.me/ Roota's website www.rootamittal.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Expert Secrets link https://dotcomsecrets.com/order-form-18601957?affiliate_id=787508&cf_affiliate_id=787508
Whether you want to be a digital nomad, need a vacation, or need to travel for your business. You get to have a time when small business owners will need to work when they are on the road. Join Kristin and Jeff as they talk about the basics of what you need to consider when traveling. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/149 Why do you want to be able to take your business on the road? What kind of work will you need to do? Will you be streaming? Download before you leave Cloud vs. local G-Suite Office 365 How to protect yourself? Watch out where you stay Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/149 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) LastPass and NordVPN see affiliate links below ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) LastPass https://lastpass.com/enterprise_trial.php?esrc=smallbizlife VPN https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=6828
If you are learning to love the word sales, or you just want to learn how to improve your sales process, join Kristin and Jeff as we learn how to sell like a mother with Renee Hribar. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/148 If you are learning to love the word sales, or you just want to learn how to improve your sales process, join Kristin and Jeff as we learn how to sell like a mother with Renee Hribar. How did you get started and why do you love it when so many people think selling is a four letter word? You focus on helping women with sales, what are some of the differences in sales for women compared to men? What is the biggest mistake people make with sales in their small businesses? Is it possible to make sales less scary or maybe even fun for owners? What is the most important thing people need to start selling more? What is the thing people should avoid when looking to improve their sales? If you want to learn more about Renee or you want to improve your sales. You must go to www.reneehribar.com and improve your sales now! Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/148 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Renee's Website http://www.reneehribar.com/ Renee's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/renee.hribar Renee's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reneehribar/ Renee's Linkedn https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-hribar-64a7a3144/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
With all of the privacy concerns, it is no surprise that Chrome version 68 will start punishing sites with the "Not Secure" label. Join Kristin and Jeff as they talk about SSL and how you can protect your site from being labeled "Not Secure" by the chrome browser. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/147 The SSL Chrome Shakeup What happens when you talk to a WordPress site What happens when you talk to a WordPress site Getting a certificate Why your website is not yet secure 3 Things you need to do to get SSL setup A secure web is here to stay article from the Chromium Blog Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/147 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) A secure web is here to stay https://blog.chromium.org/2018/02/a-secure-web-is-here-to-stay.html More on How HTTPS works https://robertheaton.com/2014/03/27/how-does-https-actually-work/ More on How HTTP works https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol man-in-the-middle attacks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack Certificate authority https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certificate_authority Website Hosting Service https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_hosting_service Let's Encrypt https://letsencrypt.org/ Really Simple SSL https://wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-ssl/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
On June 21, 2018, the supreme court sided with the state of South Dakota in their suit against Wayfair. On the surface, it appears to be a fair ruling. But for small online businesses, it is not that simple There are over 12,000+ sales tax jurisdictions in the United States, and that should leave you concerned about your business. So join Kristin Ingram, CPA, MSAT and Jeffery Ingram as the discuss the potential impact of the ruling on your small business. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/146 SOUTH DAKOTA v. WAYFAIR, INC., ET AL. Sales Tax Nexus risk after the Wayfair Case Types of nexus Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/146 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) SOUTH DAKOTA v. WAYFAIR, INC., ET AL. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/17-494_j4el.pdf Sales Tax Nexus risk after the Wayfair Case https://www.salestaxinstitute.com/sales_tax_faqs/what_is_nexus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) TaxJar https://www.taxjar.com/?rfsn=1495821.f3c4e9
Episode 145 - Extensions that make chrome amazing Opening your browser can be dangerous as a small business owner. However, so many parts of our business exist online. So join Kristin and Jeff this episode as discuss extensions that will help make your browser start working for your small business. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/145 Security Time Saver Web Research SEO and Web Design Clippers and saving plugins Money and shopping Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/145 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) LastPass https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lastpass-free-password-ma/hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Trello https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/trello/dmdidbedhnbabookbkpkgomahnocimke?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Grammarly https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-for-chrome/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Zoom Scheduler https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zoom-scheduler/kgjfgplpablkjnlkjmjdecgdpfankdle?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon WhatRuns https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/whatruns/cmkdbmfndkfgebldhnkbfhlneefdaaip?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Facebook Pixel Helper https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/facebook-pixel-helper/fdgfkebogiimcoedlicjlajpkdmockpc?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Similar Sites https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/similar-sites-discover-re/necpbmbhhdiplmfhmjicabdeighkndkn?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon Similar Web https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/similarweb-traffic-rank-w/hoklmmgfnpapgjgcpechhaamimifchmp?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon VidIQ https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vidiq-vision-for-youtube/pachckjkecffpdphbpmfolblodfkgbhl?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon ColorPick Eyedropper https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/colorpick-eyedropper/ohcpnigalekghcmgcdcenkpelffpdolg Image Compressor https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/image-compressor/ifibihkmhapkkiejpebofhbodpleemjb Honey https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/honey/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) LastPass free trial https://lastpass.com/enterprise_trial.php?esrc=smallbizlife Ebates https://www.ebates.com/r/KLINGR5?eeid=28187
Today Kristin and Jeff will be discussing what you should do when your client is not your ideal client. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/144 MARKETS 15-minute discovery call Proposal Secrets Know when to walk away Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/144 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Proposal Secrets https://juliestoian.co/proposal-secrets?affiliate_id=961037 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Proposal Secrets https://juliestoian.co/proposal-secrets?affiliate_id=961037 DotCom Secrets https://dotcomsecrets.com/order-form-18601957?affiliate_id=787508&cf_affiliate_id=787508 Expert Secrets https://dotcomsecrets.com/order-form-18601957?affiliate_id=787508&cf_affiliate_id=787508
Discuss the questions you should ask, how the process works, and what you should have when the project is over. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/143 Before you start the search Red Flags Caution Things to consider Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/143 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily Focus Planner https://smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Small business owners work a lot of hours, but why? In this episode, Jeff and Kristin will look at how small business owners define full-time and why it might be time for a new definition. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/142 According to SCORE, various polls show that 25 to 39% of small business owners work more than 60 hours per week. Based on our experience, we believe it's more than that. In this episode, we will explore some critical questions: How do small business owners define full-time? Why do small business owners work twice as much as employees? Where are small business owners spending their time? Are you working below your pay grade? How can we reverse this trend? Some interesting research: 32% of time spent on the business vs. 68% spent in the business and other great data. Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/142 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily Focus Planner https://smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
In this episode, we discuss Fiverr, a website where you can purchase tasks for your business. There is some controversy regarding Fiverr. We discuss why you should check out the site if you need work done for your business or possibly even if you are a service provider. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/141 What we are talking about? Look at all the tasks you do over the next 30 days What can you eliminate? What can you batch? What can you outsource? What can you automate? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/141 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily Focus Planner https://smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
When's the last time you actually paid attention to all the crap you do each day, week, or month in your business? Today, we challenge you to do some busy work spring cleaning. No, we don't mean do some spring cleaning as busy work, but let's clean out that list of busy work that's keeping you from actually doing the important stuff in your business. You know, like marketing and selling. The challenge: In the next two weeks, identify, eliminate, batch, delegate, and automate! For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/140 What we are talking about? Look at all the tasks you do over the next 30 days What can you eliminate? What can you batch? What can you outsource? What can you automate? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/140 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily Focus Planner https://smallbizlife.com/focus Small biz life community on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
If you have a business that serves people online in 2018, the chances are you chunks of your business on Facebook. Starting with Ads, we have messenger bots, groups, and pages. Join Kristin and Jeff as they tackle the question, "Have we built too much of our platforms on Facebook?" For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/139 What are the alternatives? Ads? Community? Forums? Messenger? Events? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/139 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq Stephanie Blake on Facebook bots http://mysocialsparrow.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and I are excited to talk with Michelle Lowery from michelleloweryva.com about Virtual Assistants and how they can aid your business. So join Kristin and I as we learn more about how to hire and start using virtual assistants in our business. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/138 What we are talking about Why did you become a VA? What should people look for when hiring a VA? Are there any warning signs people should be aware of? What does the onboarding process look like? How do you handle access to client accounts? How do your clients assign work to you? What type of things can you do for a client? What's the biggest misconception people have about VAs? Join Michelle Lowery in Small Biz HQ and learn why she is so excited! Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/138 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq Michelle Lowery from Michelleloweryva.com http://michelleloweryva.com/ Trello.com https://trello.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Create Your Laptop Life https://cyllnetwork.com/create-your-laptop-life2018?affiliate_id=961037 Free Trail of LastPass https://lastpass.com/enterprise_trial.php?esrc=smallbizlife
Getting picked to speak can be exciting and maybe even a bit frightening. We scramble to get it all ready to give the speech of our life. However, it can be easy to forget a few necessary steps to support our events. Join Kristin and Jeff as we talk about the 5 things you need to remember BEFORE your speech. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/137 What we are talking about Business cards Bring a friend to take pictures Know the tech landscape (what is available to you for your presentation) Simple URL to get people on your list Know if you can sell from the stage If you need help starting your business and feel lost ask the CPA and IT Wizard in Small Biz HQ Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/137 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
As business owners, we often feel the pressure to give away our work for free. For new service providers, it can feel especially tempting. This idea does make us feel good in the short term, however, they can lead to stress later on when we are desperately trying to get more money to feed our families. Join Kristin and Jeff as they look at three things will allow you to help people while growing your business. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/136 What we are talking about Networking Share your knowledge Build your own business If you need help starting your business and feel lost ask the CPA and IT Wizard in Small Biz HQ Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/136 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin always likes to talk about the problems of tax season. However, for most of you, it is not a season, but a rush of pain to get information to your accountant to fulfill you're a duty to your country. Listen now, as Kristin, with the help of Jeff, will talk about the 4 easiest ways to save time and stress preparing your taxes! What we are talking about Know what to expect Simplify your bookkeeping Update everything at least monthly Summarize - do not give detail unless there is a question If you are looking for more on how to create better mental checks and triggers. You need to check out Small Biz HQ For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/135 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/135 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
When we are surrounded by problems it is easy to get frustrated or flounder. Join Kristin and Jeff as they discuss ways you can do things without burnout and the drama that can accompany any changes that we make. What we are talking about Assess what you can control Set expectations Be Present Make small changes Check-in regularly If you are looking for more on how to create better mental checks and triggers. You need to check out Small Biz HQ For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/134 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/134 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq Cyn Hendrix from The Pharmacist Awnesrs podcast https://pharmacistanswershere.wordpress.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
If you are like us, time is a premium and you do not have a team dedicated to social media strategy. Maybe you have become too reliant on social media scheduling tools. Join Kristin and Jeff in this episode of Small Biz Life as they consider important questions for their social media usage. What we are talking about What do I want to get from social media? How can I convert social-media followers into customers? What are the best social networks for my small businesses? What types of content should I post on which social platforms? How can I measure the success of my social media marketing efforts? What is my budget? What should I do? Look at the current state of your small business social media presence come up with a plan on how you can use a platform. Create tools and use tools to save time making better content. If you struggle to create a marketing strategy, we invite you to join us at Small Biz HQ this month we will be talking about how to make a marketing plan for your business. There will be 4 life calls where you can ask questions and network with other small business owners. For complete show notes check out the podcast on @ smallbiz.life/133 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/133 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ http://smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz Life Podcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
The business cycle can be crazy. We can work nonstop and it can feel like we are not getting anywhere. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you are working on what is important? Join Kristin and Jeff as they explore this important topic. What we talk about in this episode 5 ways we waste our time The 3 things all small business owners should spend their time on 5 things we can start doing now to stop the cycle For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://smallbiz.life/132 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Michelle Lowery - http://smallbiz.life/VA ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Do you have tax liabilities in another states or countries and not even know it? Nexus is a term that you might have heard but you aren't really sure what it is. Most small businesses don't think about it because it must be something only bigger businesses deal with but states and other countries are getting smarter. What we talk about in this episode What is nexus? How is nexus created? Do I have presence in the European Union (EU)? What is taxable? What do I do if my shopping cart doesn't collect taxes? How do I determine if I have nexus? How do I get more help with this? First, I would talk to your CPA. If your CPA is not knowledgeable about nexus issues, find a consultant who is. If you need help with this, feel free to email Kristin@smallbizlife.com to book an appointment to discuss if you have nexus issues. For general support and questions join our Small Biz HQ Community For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-131-are-you-paying-taxes-in-all-the-states-and-countries-you-should-be ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and I have both created many proposals in our 30 years of experience. We have seen a growing trend in proposals. Listen to today's episode as we discuss this trend and why, if you use it, this tactic it is hurting your business and different ways to change it to your advantage. What we talk about in this episode Kristin's Trade show blues The problem tactic that needs to be fixed: Proposals without end dates Why is it used? Other times we have seen it Problems with the tactic Either risk future margins or unduly raises the price you can offer today A customer accepts your offer 5 years down the road Focuses time and energy on inquiries that might never be hot leads lose scarcity advantage Might cause Counterpoint: Should you use it? You have anchored the price in their head (Sticky prices) Really need evidence How can it be modified? Focus on upping your proposal game For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-130-the-one-thing-every-proposal-must-have ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Proposal Secrets https://juliestoian.co/proposal-secrets?affiliate_id=961037
Kristin and I easily have hundreds of discussions a year about websites with Small biz owners. So in this episode, we will be talking about the most common myths we hear about websites and give some simple advice on how to deal with your website. Homepages need to cover everything This is like the avatar problem, if you have it all on one page, the page will fail to serve anyone. Advanced marketing websites are very expensive to set up or Yeah but they are too difficult to DIY You get a boost to traffic when you launch your website You need to wait until your website is Completed to launch it! For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-129-5-myths-about-small-business-website ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HostM for hosting and SSL https://www.hostm.com/ Wordpress https://wordpress.org NameCheap https://www.namecheap.com/ Mailchimp https://mailchimp.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Thrive Themes for Conversion Focused WordPress Themes https://thrivethemes.com/affiliates/ref.php?id=3007_1_3_4
We started our email list because everyone says that you need an email list. However, we found most of the platform gurus fail to explain how to use it. Join us in this podcast episode as we talk the 3 most common problems we see with companies' email strategies. Your idea of what an email list is is wrong Avatar You do not have a strategy For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-128-3-reasons-your-email-strategy-is-failing ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Small Biz HQ https://www.smallbizlife.com/hq ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Funnel Scripts https://webinar.funnelscripts.com/register?cf_affiliate_id=787508&affiliate_id=787508
Join Kristin and Jeff as they look at this new tax deduction, that can reduce your small biz profits by $20,000. However, beware if you do not have wages and you make 1 dollar too much... It can cost you the entire deduction. How the government is incentivizing you because of tax reform of 2017 Deduction tipping point based on all income sources in the household If your business profit is $100,000 you will get a $20,000 tax deduction If you can get the deduction and you exceed the tipping point of household income IRS has not determined if the shareholder's wages for corporations will count as of the recording of this episode on 2/16/2017 Why the Federal government wants you to have employees? Dangers of having large clients for businesses. Benefits of converting subcontractors to employees Misconceptions of hiring subcontractors What you must have to get started For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-127-how-the-federal-government-is-incentives-you-to-have-employees ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Gusto https://gusto.com/ Episode 101 - Saving for your retirement https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-101-saving-for-your-retirement Join Small Biz HQ to get updates from Kristin https://www.smallbizlife.com/HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and I understand that we will spend the rest of our lives raising our new son. Let us share with you what we have learned to improve our company so far after having a new child. Have procedures and checklists for EVERYTHING Daily focus planner Baby Brezza Formula Pro On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep Purchase tools that make your life easier and automate things Trello Butler Create a schedule and task lists Do the most important tasks first – smart agility Always allow more time that you think you need and don’t wait until the last minute so you can give yourself some grace when needed For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-126-5-things-being-new-parents-has-taught-us-about-small-business ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Daily focus planner https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Trello https://trello.com/jefferywingram/recommend Butler https://butlerfortrello.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Baby Brezza Formula Pro http://amzn.to/2CcQnVN On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep http://amzn.to/2H8pzd8
We have been seeing all the headlines about how social media and how it hurts people. So Kristin and I pulled together the list of how we thought social media was hurting our small business and did some research. So check out the latest episode and learn what shocked us... how our business is really being hurt by social media and how to fix the problem. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-125-is-social-media-hurting-your-business ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Why Instagram Is the Worst Social Media for Mental Health http://time.com/4793331/instagram-social-media-mental-health/ How Social Media Is Wrecking Your Sleep http://www.health.com/mind-body/too-much-social-media-could-mess-up-your-sleep-study-finds 6 Ways Social Media Affects Our Mental Health https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/06/30/a-run-down-of-social-medias-effects-on-our-mental-health/#74bf494d2e5a ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
It happens every year! Kristin and I start hearing or getting tagged in questions about people who are stuck finishing off their accounting books every year. We decided to ask our Small Biz Life Community for their questions to answer here! How to get the most out of your small business bookkeeping without wasting time I get it. I hate bookkeeping and I am cheap. I do not like "paying" monthly fees. I am a cheapskate. However, this is one of those areas I have evolved. Kristin has managed to keep the books for all of our companies and families in about an hour a month. Listen to this important episode that will free up your time, and all you to MAKE MORE MONEY NOW! For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-124-your-bookkeeping-made-easier-questions-answered ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Quickbooks Online - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/ Stripe by Sush.io for Quickbooks online https://apps.intuit.com/app-b7qzxwhc5t Freshbooks https://www.freshbooks.com/ Wave https://www.waveapps.com/ Xero https://www.xero.com/us/try/online-accounting/
So often we hear that spouses are not respecting our dreams, but then in the next post we see people angry with their spouse for wasting your time. Respecting each other is a key to having a happier marriage and is key to living the small biz life. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-123-leaving-room-for-their-dreams ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Focus Planner updated for 2018 https://www.smallbizlife.com/Focus Join Small Biz HQ https://www.smallbizlife.com/HQ Sign up for Small Business Tax Update for 2018 https://www.smallbizlife.com/taxes ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
As a business owner, no one knows your business better than you do. That's why you need to know the basics of income taxes. I know. I know. It's annoying. It's complicated. It's worse than a root canal. So is paying too much in taxes because you don't know the rules. Yeah, that hurts, too. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-122-2018-small-biz-tax-questions-asked-and-answered ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Focus Planner updated for 2018 https://www.smallbizlife.com/Focus Join Small Biz HQ https://www.smallbizlife.com/HQ Tax Webinar for Small Biz Owners https://www.smallbizlife.com/HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Are you stuck in a funk growing your small biz? Have you been putting off improving your health? Have your relationships suffered? Have you not been sleeping? It is the time that we all start living the small biz life and stop being lived by it. #NoExcuses You are not alone Kristin and I have spent much of 2017 with you. We have had many excuses. Some real, but most where just extensions of our fear. Leading us to waste a lot of time, that is so precious. Join us in this podcast episode as we look at some of our biggest excuses, and some of the excuses we hear all the time. And how we can start working past them to live a year with no more excuses. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-121-no-more-excuses ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Join the free Small Biz Life community on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ Focus Planner updated for 2018 https://www.smallbizlife.com/Focus Join Small Biz HQ https://www.smallbizlife.com/HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and Jeff extend this hand of invitation for you to start planning for success in your business. However, before you join Planning Club, you need to accept the 4 rules of Planning Club. Rule 1 - Do not talk about planning club Rule 2 - Understand the problems with goals and planning Rule 3 - Plan smarter, not smart Rule 4 - Create good foundations for your plans For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-120-how-to-create-plans-that-work-for-you-and-your-business ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 15 - Creating goals that are SMART https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-15-creating-goals-that-are-smart Episode 98 - What to do when your plan fails https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-98-what-to-do-when-your-plan-fails ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
The key to sales is effectively communicating your message. In this episode, Kristin and Jeff discuss tips for improving your communication online and in-person. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-119-how-to-improve-your-customer-communication ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 4 - Who is your ideal customer? http://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-4-who-is-your-ideal-customer Episode 113 - Why you need an avatar https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-113-why-you-need-an-avatar Episode 12 - Are you speaking your customer's language? http://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-12-are-you-speaking-your-customer-s-language Episode 97 - How to deal with unhappy customers https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-97-how-to-deal-with-unhappy-customers SEO Yoast WordPress plugin https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ Flesch Reading Ease Tool http://www.readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-formula-tests.php ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Kristin and I are always looking for ways to grow our online business. So we have started researching creating an online conference or summit. They offer much of the benefits of a real-life conference with networking and sales. However, the can be put together at a fraction of the cost. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-118-the-basics-of-online-summits ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) How to Earn Six Figures from a Virtual Summit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250580# ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Join Kristin and I as we go deeper into the future trend of small biz retail. The destination location. Why are destination locations become so appealing? Are you a destination or location? Destinations rely on people to make a conscious decision to stop at your business Locations rely on high traffic areas to bring in customers Creates a larger potential audience Become a place people must see if near your area Not just for craft stores For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-117-creating-a-destination-location ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.jordans.com/ http://www.ikea.com/us/ https://www.yarn.com/ https://www.kingarthurflour.com/ https://www.lovelesscafe.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Especially if you run a small business. In the United States, it seems the craziness from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day can destroy us. However, we do not have the Rocket War Day every Easter Day like in Chios island in Greece. It takes surviving the holidays to a whole new level. Survival is key if you want to thrive a holiday season like we talked about in Episode 67 - Thriving through peak season. However, not everyone is busy during the holidays. If we are slow sometimes survival is more difficult so this year Kristin and I decided to look at both. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-116-surviving-the-holidays ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 67 - Thriving through peak season https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-67-thriving-through-peak-season Episode 82 – Breaking out of your burnout https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-82-breaking-out-of-your-burnout Rocket War Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR7K-s2Z4sA The Rocket War of Chios (Full Documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDb_7hPNIoM ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Facebook keeps changing how it shares information with its users. Many times they make these very attractive for business owners and then when more people use it throttle it back page grew and then groups. However, Facebook reduced the usefulness without paying for Ads. Do not get upset, change your focus to Facebook Events. Join Kristin and Jeff as the look at how you use facebook events to grow your business. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-115-using-facebook-events-to-grow-your-business ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-115-using-facebook-events-to-grow-your-business ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Why is it when Kristin and I talk to business owners about problems with marketing and sales they always seem adverse to the idea of building an audience in any fashion. Many will spend time developing content for platforms and leave the content hidden among the billions of sites on the internet and billions and billions of post in social media. Many owners will: Create content Look at engagement Look at page views Look at followers give up if creating the material does not generate an audience Building an audience takes effort It is marketing. It takes energy, strategy, and persistence. There is NO easy button. However, why spend the time creating valuable content without spending the time to turn that content into a marketing guru for your company. You can build a machine that will generate you a predictable number of leads a month, which will lead to anticipated sales. We should all be looking for more predictable sales. So join Kristin and I as we talk some strategy about building an audience. For complete show notes check out the podcast on SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-114-building-an-audience ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) How to Build a Loyal Audience Online [Infographic] https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/build-audience-online What You Think You Know About the Web Is Wrong http://time.com/12933/what-you-think-you-know-about-the-web-is-wrong/ Link Building in 2017 https://ninjaoutreach.com/link-building-2017/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast
Small business owners can be funny. We spend so much time trying to find better ways to run our businesses, we overload ourselves and get overwhelmed and avoid getting the basic work done that our business needs. We need to a few strategies when starting that we have to get done and in this episode, we are going to explain one, avatar. Yes, we have talked avatars before Back in Episode 4 - Who is your ideal customer? and we also talked about your avatar in the sales process in Episode 79 - The 4x4x3 Insight Guide for Sales. If you do not believe us, Russel Brunson covered the subjects in Dot Com Secrets and more in his follow up book Expert Secrets. The truth is Avatars, Ideal customers, or Perfect customers are not a secret So Kristin and I decided to do an entire episode talking about why having an avatar is important. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 4 - Who is your ideal customer? http://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-4-who-is-your-ideal-customer Episode 79 - The 4x4x3 Insight Guide for Sales https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-79-the-4x4x3-insight-guide-for-sales ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) DocCom Secrets http://amzn.to/2yrOWSj Expert Secrets http://amzn.to/2ADQTNa
The human brain is funny. It will do many things to protect us. The worse thing it does is lie to us on our behalf. And to be honest Kristin and I see this a lot when business owners share content or try and sell online. We tell ourselves we are launching; however, we are really just checking off a to-do list item. Sharing on Facebook and saying we are done is a failed launch! Even if we get a few people into our sales process and make a few sales and most people will not do even that. They will complain that they tried to do it and the people just did not want it. The Truth is we just lied to ourselves, we spent so much time creating something of beauty for the world, we spent no time trying on the marketing and sales process. We wished for success and did set ourselves up for failure. Start planning for your success Join Kristin and I as we talk about some actionable steps you can take now to improve your next launch. and talk about some of the tools we use to try and improve our odds of success. Stop letting your fear of failure ensure it happens, listen to the show now and learn about: For Complete Shownotes go to SmallBizLife.com NOTE: This post contains affiliate links Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-112-tips-for-a-successful-launch ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) 7 key elements to a perfect product launch: https://marketingland.com/7-key-elements-perfect-product-launch-134634 6 elements of a successful product launch: https://labs.openviewpartners.com/successful-product-launch/#.WfdN7mhSxhE Episode 47 - Trolls, haters, and critics https://www.smallbizlife.com/blog/episode-47-trolls-haters-and-critics ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/small-biz-life/id1039595496 Small Biz HQ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlifepodcast/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/SmallBizLife/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram https://twitter.com/KristinLIngram https://twitter.com/SBLPodcast ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Evergreen Social Media Sharing at Recurpost https://recurpost.com/?source=smallbizlife ThriveThemes link https://thrivethemes.com/affiliates/ref.php?id=3007_1_3_4 Email, Website, Digital Product E-commerce site at Kajabi https://app.newkajabi.com/r/9PKwusgU
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