Small Business Revival w/ Brian Mininger

Life is full of seasons.  The current season we are in, here in Central Virginia, is summertime. I love summertime.  It is a season to relax, have fun, spend time with family & friends, and enjoy the outdoors. But, like every season, even good seasons, it is going to change... Our lives are the same way.  Therefore, it is time for the season of my life as the host of the Small Business Revival Podcast to change.  It has been a great ride.  I look forward to hosting a new podcast in the future and I thank all of the guests and listeners who have made this show great. Click on the link below to listen to the last episode for all the details. I will be blogging here at www.BrianMininger.com this summer during my season of rest.  I .look forward to continuing to connect.  I will also be on www.Twitter.com/BrianMininger God Bless, Brian The post 54: Small Business Revival Podcast – Final Episode appeared first on .

Podcast - Show Notes Have you ever felt alone in the fight?  As Entrepreneurs, it is easy to get so busy and focused on our goals that we don't cultivate relationship. The result is a lonely, vulnerable place.  If you choose to stay in that place, you will find your success and impact limited. [Tweet ""You find your calling when you find your family" - @caleb_campbell"] However, you have a choice.  You can take action, invest in relationships and change your destiny. Here is what Solomon had to say about community. "This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, “Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?” It is all so meaningless and depressing. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." 5 Benefits of Community to the Entrepreneur Someone to share success with Help when you fall Keep your hope in face of opposition Conquer the enemy Makes you stronger Complete Show Notes with Clickable Links at www.BrianMininger.com/sbr53 The post 53: 5 Benefits of Community for the Entrepreneur appeared first on .

Do you want to do something great and make a difference with your life? If you do... then you need to understand the lessons of the Parable of the Sower.  The potential for the impact that we want to have with our lives is contained in the "seed."  That seed is our message. Whether you are a non-profit leader, sales professional or small business owner, you have a message to get out.  Often times we get discouraged about the lack of results we see from sowing our seed. However, if we will understand the Truth contained in the Parable of the Sower, we will have the tools necessary to be successful even when we face struggle. Then, You will be able to reap a mighty harvest! Click on the player below to listen to this weeks podcast. Brian The post 52: The Parable of the Sower appeared first on .

Sometimes less is more. As a driven "type A" personality... this is hard for me to admit.  However, over time I am learning how to give myself time and space to think.  Every time I take time to evaluate my life I realize that there are ways I can do less, do it better and make a greater impact. Our lives are constantly filled with new things.  Do you need to consider doing some "pruning" in your life and focus on less so that you can have a greater impact? Simplicity is powerful!  Why are we so good at making things complex?  These are the questions I am asking myself as I "prune" my life. In today's show I share how this thought process is impacting the future of the Small Business Revival Podcast.  As a result of examining how, " less could be more,"  I have come to the following conclusions. I will produce 1 show a week instead of 3.  I want to produce a show that is well done.  I am only able to do that if I produce less shows. I am going to launch a new show that focuses on a smaller audience.... Christians who want to build the Kingdom of God through entrepreneurship, social initiatives, and ministry. These conclusions have led me to the decision to cease production of the Small Business Revival Podcast and launch a new show.  With that decision comes the need for a new title.  Here are 4 options I am considering.  What are your thoughts? Potential New Podcast Show Titles The Brian Mininger Show Biblical Entrepreneurship Podcast The Word for World-changers Show The Solomon Effect Podcast Share your thoughts or suggestions in the comments or on social media. God Bless, Brian   The post 51: Podcast Show Update 3 – Pursuing Less but Better appeared first on .

Good Morning! On today's podcast I give a little bit of an update on my thoughts for the podcast as we go forward.  And, I share with you about our Families Saturday journey through the small business landscape of Nelson County, Virginia. We had an awesome day! It was so much fun and we saw some great places, and met some great people.  (I shared some videos along the way on Facebook) Here are some of the places that we stopped. The Batesville Market - Batesville, VA Nelson Farmers Market - Nellysford, VA North Garden Equestrian Center - North Garden, VA Bonus :) Sweet Streets Ice Cream Truck - Stuarts Draft, VA (My Friends New Business) Family Businesses we purchased from... Ula Tortilla - Nelson Co. VA Double H Farm - Nelson Co. VA Miller Bake Shoppe - Stuarts Draft, VA I encourage you to take your own local small business journey... and let me know what great places that you find.   Brian     The post 50: Podcast Show Update 2 & Our Saturday Small Business Journey appeared first on .

All of life has seasons... For the last 3 1/2 months I have been in a season of working very hard to publish the Small Business Revival Podcast 3 times a week. It is time for a season of rest, evaluation and reflection.  Therefore, over the next few weeks I am not going to publish the regular episodes. Instead, I am going to share with you updates as I go on this journey.  These updates will be more impromptu and recorded on my iPhone as I have time.  I am also going to focus on investing energy in the needs of my family during this time of relocating. Thank you so much for your listener-ship.  I truly appreciate your support.  During this season I would love to hear from you.  My desire is to serve you.  If you have suggestions, questions, or feedback on the show please email me by clicking here. "For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace." Solomon  (Ecclesiates 3:1-8) https://youtu.be/_jNkdMPnBzU   To get the complete update on the Small Business Revival Podcast, listen to today's episode below. The post 49: Small Business Revival Podcast Update appeared first on .

Today's show is a rebroadcast of my appearance on the Vince Carter's podcast, 'Bootstrapping It.' {Key Takeaway Notes taken from www.BootstrappingIt.com/?p=210} Key Takeaways Sometimes to move forward we have to move backward. Lessons learned: Risk of leverage – This risk can be minimized by taking a cyclical instead of straight-line approach to growth Risk of not concentrating on core business Pay attention to being in the right place and the right market delivering the right thing As a result of this experience, Brian is committed to bootstrapping his future business endeavors. His current focus is business consulting. His advice for aspiring bootstrappers looking to start a business: Find your passion (the right niche). Once you find that passion: Go after it. Be persistent!  Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Find your passion (the right niche). Go after it. Be Persistent!"] [Tweet "Sometimes to move forward we have to move backward."] [Tweet "Pay attention to being in the right place and the right market delivering the right thing"] Resources Advocare Bootstrapping It For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR46 The post 46: Bootstrapping It w/ Vince Carter appeared first on .

Today's show is featuring John Rinehart, author of Gospel Patrons, as he speaks at the 2014 Generous Giving Conference.  "JOHN RINEHART is a California-based writer and speaker with a degree in business from Biola University and a M.Div from Talbot School of Theology. In 2009 John and his wife set off on a 5-month trip around the world to become globally-minded Christians. Their adventure led to the unexpected discovery of the beautiful part businesspeople can play in advancing God’s kingdom. Since then the message of Gospel Patrons has spread to business and ministry leaders around the world, helping them become radically generous and personally involved in the work of God. John currently speaks at a variety of events, conferences, and churches each year about the greatness of God and the part we can all play in the Great Commission." Key Takeaways When God raises up a preacher or a missionary, He also raises up a patron. What would've happened if the patron hadn't said. "Get to work Tindell." God has a part for all of us to play. Whether it is behind the scenes or up on stage, a generational impact happens when we choose to give and nurture our talents for the good of those around us. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "When God raises up a preacher or a missionary, He also raises up a patron. @johnrinehart34"] [Tweet "What would've happened if the patron hadn't said. "Get to work Tindell." @johnrinehart34"] [Tweet " Whether it is behind the scenes or up on stage, a generational impact happens when we choose to give and nurture our talents for the good of those around us. @johnrinehart34"] Resources Gospel Patronage Gospel Patrons {Book} Bluehost Webhosting For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR45 The post 45: Gospel Patronage w/ John Rinehart appeared first on .

Today's rebroadcast is featuring my appearance on "Remember the Gospel" Podcast. "Brian Mininger is an entrepreneur with a passion for the Gospel. With his podcast “Small Business Revival” and his blog at brianmininger.com, he helps business owners understand Biblical Entrepreneurship." ~Remember the Gospel Key Takeaways Figuring out our dream is like peeling off the layers. As we get closer to who God has created us to be, our impact grows.  Take your walking, breathing, living life and give it to God to use for the furthering of His kingdom. {Romans 12:1} Earning a profit is a Godly pursuit, if you are using it to impact others. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Figuring out our dream is like peeling off the layers."] [Tweet "As we get closer to who God has created us to be, our impact grows."] [Tweet "Take your walking, breathing, living life and give it to God to use for the furthering of His kingdom. {Romans 12:1}"] [Tweet "Earning a profit is a Godly pursuit, if you are using it to impact others."] Resources Go to "Remember the Gospel's" Site to also listen to the show. Advocare Audible.com Mark 12:28-31 For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR44 The post 44: My Faith Journey w/ Chad Eddy of the Remember the Gospel Podcast appeared first on .

Today's show (and the next couple of shows) is going to be a little different. As most of you know my family and I are in the process of moving. In order to free up some time for myself but still give you all quality content I am going to be sharing multiple podcast shows that I have been featured on. For Today's show I will be speaking over on Gregg Hyatt's podcast WPTNT. Is It Possible To Have Faith In Action In Your Business? Absolutely.  On today’s episode, I was able to conduct an interview with Brian Mininger from brianmininger.com and we share a wonderful time exploring how to incorporate faith-based values into your business model. Listen in as I explore how Brian incorporates faith into his business model and how he go to where he is today as a successful business coach and consultant.  It’s all right here on WP TNT. - See more on Greg Hyatt's site Key Takeaways Really connecting with your clients is the key, it's not just your faith. Are we committed to serving our clients in such a way that we deliver more value than what they pay us? It's not so much about what we charge, it's about what we deliver. The key is building residual. It takes time, though, so you must also do things that pay today. "If you desire a balance it's going to be a struggle." Always talk about your schedule and go through it with your spouse. Honor their opinions and suggestions.  Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "It's not so much about what we charge, it's about what we deliver. @ghyatt_wpdev"] [Tweet "Are we committed to serving our clients in such a way that we deliver more value than what they pay us? @ghyatt_wpdev"] [Tweet "The key is building residual. It takes time, though, so you must also do things that pay today. @ghyatt_wpdev "] [Tweet "If you desire a balance it's going to be a struggle. @ghyatt_wpdev"]  Resources Visit Greg Hyatt's Site to also listen to the show. LeadPages The post 43: Faith in Action w/ Greg Hyatt of the WP-TNT Podcast appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Kevin J. Donaldson of Real Wealth Solutions (Mastermind Group) and author of "10 Secrets of the New Rich." "My name is Kevin Donaldson. I'm an entrepreneur, author, and business coach. I build businesses, and I build people, for a living. There's no question that life is tough. And when challenges come your way, there's always an excuse to quit. I've been there myself--I had a rough home life, I was a poor student, and my marriage only lasted four years. And to top it all off, my first business venture plunged me into $1.2 million in debt. But despite the challenges I faced, I was determined to succeed. And after decades of hard work and learning, I'm proud to say that I've broken through adversity and now enjoy a successful career. I'm a successful Internet marketer, e-book and article writer, and network marketing business coach. And now, my goal in life is to teach as many people as I can how to turn their challenges into their own stepping stones to success. Add me to your circles and let me share with you the wisdom I've gleaned from decades of adversity." Biblical Entrepreneurship "To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper." ~ Proverbs 19:8 Key Takeaways You need to know how to get along with people. You need to know how to communicate with others. "We have to move from trading time for money to leveraging our time and using our money to work for us." Set up systems so that you can make money even when you are asleep. You need to know who YOU are. Protect what goes into your mind and clean out the old things that don't serve you. Mindset is everything. Get out and be around like minded people. Take an action today. You always want to leave the scene of inspiration with a plan to take action. "Always put people over profits." "In life you really get what you want but you will always get what your committed to." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "You need to know how to get along with people. You need to know how to communicate with others. @KevinJDonaldson"] [Tweet "Set up systems so that you can make money even when you are asleep. @KevinJDonaldson"] [Tweet "You need to know who YOU are. Protect what goes into your mind and clean out the old things that don't serve you. @KevinJDonaldson"] [Tweet "Mindset is everything. @KevinJDonaldson"] [Tweet "You always want to leave the scene of inspiration with a plan to take action. @KevinJDonaldson"] [Tweet ""In life you really get what you want but you will always get what your committed to." @KevinJDonaldson"] Resources Manage your energy and perform at a peak level with Spark and Slam from Advocare 10 Secrets of the New Rich: How To Join The World's New Breed Of Millionaires KevinJDonaldson.com For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR42 The post 42: Secrets of the New Rich w/ Kevin J Donaldson appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Bob Fraser of BusinessGrowthCoach.org "When I was a teenager I wanted to be a teacher, that was my passion.  I didn’t follow my passion until I was 38 years old. From the age of 16-38 I had over 25 different jobs, not one of them was I passionate about. I returned to my passion at the age of 38 after an encounter with God. I went back to school and started a teaching career at the age of 43. I retired from classroom teaching 2012 and now I help others pursue their passion as a Life & Business Coach. It’s never too late to follow your dream, whether it be going back to school or starting your own business.   In my free time I like to fish from my kayak, I’m also a Kayak fishing guide where I live in Southwest Florida.  My wife and I also like to travel to different places." - Bob Key Takeaways It is never to late to re-start and pursue your calling. Retirement is a great time to start a business When you have a story that you just "have to tell" it is time to write your book. Getting the right help can move you toward your goals. You can create a life that you don't have to escape from and therefore you do not have to "Dread Mondays" Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, what are you going to do with it? @bobmfraser"] [Tweet "If you really want to do something, I believe you can do it! @bobmfraser"] [Tweet "What a shame if you don't have time to go fishing. @bobmfraser"] [Tweet "If you do what you love you will never have to work another day in your life. @bobmfraser"] Resources Bluehost Webhosting Bob's websites www.BusinessGrowthCoach.org and www.BobMFraser.com Bob on Twitter www.twitter.com/bobmfraser The Business Coach - Brad Sugars The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business by Howard Partridge Time Trade www.timetrade.com Email Bob For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR41 The post 41: It’s Never to Late in Life to Start a Business w/ Bob Fraser appeared first on .

Biblical Entrepreneurship "But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image." ~ 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 Key Takeaways Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. We don't have to live under bondage. There are practical things that we can do to manage the stress in our lives and live in freedom. We don't want to suppress our emotions. We want to harness and empower our emotions. 5 Ways to Handle Business Stress Harness your emotions. Manage your energy. Engage Relationships. Strengthen your spirit. Grow your skills. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. We don't have to live under bondage."] [Tweet "There are practical things that we can do to manage the stress in our lives and live in freedom."] [Tweet "We don't want to suppress our emotions. We want to harness and empower our emotions."]  Resources Ikthoos Advocare Evernote YouTube Videos Why Growing 10x is Easier Than Going 2x Strategic Coach Seth Godin TED Talk The Tribes We Lead For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR40 The post 40: Town Hall – 5 Ways to Manage Business Stress appeared first on .

Today's guest is Matt Miller of School Spirit Vending. "The School Spirit Vending concept was developed in July of 2007 by Matt Miller of Kingwood, TX. As a father of three, with years of expertise in both print media and vending, Matt was able to see school fundraising from a unique, outsider’s perspective. One day, after a child in the neighborhood came by the house selling items for his school’s fundraiser, Matt decided to create a business that would help schools and their clubs or organizations raise money more simply. Year-round, hassle-free fundraising with School Spirit Vending was born! The School Spirit Vending concept and its simplicity has caught on so quickly that schools all over the country are already benefitting from the program with great results!!" Biblical Entrepreneurship "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost..."  ~ 2 Corinthians Rely on Him and not on your own strength. Key Takeaways Social Media IS very important. If you don't understand it do some research and ask questions. God has a plan. You must be willing to go through the rough times to come out victorious. Businesses do have tough moments. Embrace them because they will make your business stronger in the end. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Rely on Him and not on your own strength."] [Tweet "Social Media IS very important. If you don't understand it do some research and ask questions."] [Tweet "God has a plan. You must be willing to go through the rough times to come out victorious."] Resources Bluehost Webhosting School Spirit Vending For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR39 The post 39: Starting a Business from 1 Gumball Machine w/ Matt Miller appeared first on .

Today's guest is LaShonda Delivuk of Life Focus Pictures. "Life Focus Pictures specializes in television commercials, educational DVDs (in both English & Spanish), and web videos for YouTube & website homepages. From the very beginning, the mission of Life Focus was to provide its clients with exceptional customer service while producing video content with a high-end cinematic aesthetic.  Our goal is to bring national-quality material to businesses both small and large.  In 2013, Life Focus Pictures received a nomination for the 2013 Emerging Small Business Award through the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce as well as a nomination for a Small Business Award through the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Since 2011, LFP has served over 70 businesses nationwide producing video content for all needs ranging from broadcast commercials to vision videos for non-profits. Life Focus Pictures strives to not only produce quality work but have a positive impact on the community in which they live. They are active members of the Lynchburg Morning Rotary Club & the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce (CHAT Team & Minority/Women Owned Task Force). They volunteer their time helping non-profits and also speak to young entrepreneurs, middle & high school students." Biblical Entrepreneurship "When the ground soaks up the falling rain and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has God’s blessing. But if a field bears thorns and thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it." ~ Hebrews 6:7-8 Key Takeaways It's a great ideas to have a Financial Adviser when first starting off. When you are forced to make something work, you tend to become more creative. Don't make assumptions about your community. Get to know your community and how it works.  Make sure that you are constantly giving back to your community; thanking them for supporting you. Sometimes we have a scarcity mindset instead of an abundance mindset. Different is scary, but different can be a good thing. Never get too attached to your own ideas. John 15:5 Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Don't make assumptions about your community. Get to know your community and how it works. "] [Tweet "When you are forced to make something work, you tend to become more creative."] [Tweet "Make sure that you are constantly giving back to your community; thanking them for supporting you."] [Tweet "Sometimes we have a scarcity mindset instead of an abundance mindset."] [Tweet "Different is scary, but different can be a good thing."] [Tweet "Never get too attached to your own ideas."] Resources Advocare {Spark & Slam} Life Focus Pictures It's Your Business: 183 Essential Tips that Will Transform Your Small Business - J.J. Ramberg For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR38 The post 38: Building a Business as a Married Team w/ LaShonda Delivuk appeared first on .

Biblical Entrepreneurship  "As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, so workers who protect their employer's interests will be rewarded." ~ Proverbs 27:18  Key Takeaways Why everyone should have a part-time business? Small Businesses make a massive impact on the community around us. Trend toward freelancers / independent contractors is increasing. If you see your employer as someone who exists to serve you, you will see your value to your employer decline. Employers allow to pay for results, not time. "The number of contingent employees will increase worldwide or independent contraactors in the US alone contingent workers will exceed 40% of the work force by 2020...traditional full time, full benefit jobs will be harder to find... small businesses will develop their own collaborative network of contingent workers, minimizing fixed labor costs and expanding the available talent pool...Self employment, personal and micro business numbers will increase as a result of this...government will misclassify workers creating a major issue for companies of all sizes and work classification and work style will emerge as a target of intense political debate." Skills you will need: Understand how to manage your finances and your resources. How to take care of clients. How to find new business. How to manage your own time, energy, and yourself. 4 Easy Ways to Start a Part-Time Business Freelance service work Teach a class (Online or Offline) Join a Direct Sales Organization Make Handcrafted Items Starting a business does not have to be a massive undertaking when you start out. "Working for one company and expecting that that is going to be your total career is putting all your eggs in one basket." Take the plunge. Start something today, even if it's small. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "If you see your employer as someone who exists to serve you, you will see your value to your employer decline."] [Tweet "Starting a business does not have to be a massive undertaking when you start out."] [Tweet "Take the plunge. Start something today, even if it's small."] [Tweet ""Working for one company and expecting that that is going to be your total career is putting all your eggs in one basket.""] Resources Picmonkey Scannable Unsplash Bluehost Webhosting Intuit Report Advocare Opportunity Podcast w/ Amy Davenport of 31 Gifts Podcast w/ Emily Wills of Empire Designs For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR37 The post 37: Town Hall – 4 Easy, Low Cost Ways to Start a Business appeared first on .

Today's Guest is John Rush, CEO of Cleanturn. "John is a social entrepreneur with a distinct focus on leveraging business as means for creating training and employment opportunities for individuals with significant obstacles to employment, including prior incarceration. After serving as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps, John focused his career on empowering those impacted by poverty and incarceration. John served as Managing Director of nationally recognized Cleanslate and President of 180 Properties in Chicago. In 2011, John partnered with several socially conscious investors to launch CleanTurn, a social enterprise that has leveraged its business to provide nearly 300 training and employment opportunities for men and women returning from incarceration in its first three years. CleanTurn was awarded the 2012 Honda Empowerment Award by the Columbus Urban League and has been recognized by Mayor Coleman’s Restoration Academy in Columbus Ohio as the first private company partner for hiring Restoration Academy participants. John has been awarded Columbus' BusinessFirst's Forty Under 40 Award highlighting his work as a social entrepreneur in Central Ohio. John is married with eight children and currently resides on the southwest side of Columbus." Key Takeaway's You have to be smart and work hard, but you also have to enjoy the risk. Make it more about the challenge and the opportunity, not about whether it's going to work or not. Managing your family and your business requires a lot of discipline and time management. "The political and economic are always at the service of the social." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Make it more about the challenge and the opportunity, not about whether it's going to work or not. @john_c_rush"] [Tweet "You have to be smart and work hard, but you also have to enjoy the risk. @john_c_rush"] [Tweet ""The political and economic are always at the service of the social." @john_c_rush"]  Resources www.CleanTurn.org John Rush on LinkedIN Spark from Advocare Slam from Advocare The Brand You Podcast - Mike Kim Elevating Beyond - Dayne Gingerich and Mike Minard Fatherhood is Leadership - Devon Bandison Mantastic Voyage - Bryan Orr For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR35 The post 36: Employing the Unemployable w/ John Rush appeared first on .

Today's guest is Sam Caster of EM Squared and Jon Copper of Nutrition on Mission. Sam Caster "In 1998, founders Sam and Linda Caster donated to an orphanage organization based in Romania. When the directors of that organization thanked the Casters for their contribution, they expressed their growing concerns for the children in their care. Malnutrition was taking its ruthless toll on their lives. In desperation, the directors said, “If you know anyone that can help us with this problem, please let us know.” With the world’s most advanced nutritional and wellness technology at their fingertips, Sam and Linda donated a one year supply of nutrient support. One year later, the directors came back wanting more and out of the direct need, MannaRelief was born. A little over a decade later with thousands of people around the world joining together, we’re addressing the problem of malnutrition for children everywhere." Jon Copper "I am a Social Entrepreneur. I started Nutrition On Mission with the intent of creating a sustainable business model to nourish children with malnutrition, as well as create micro-enterprise opportunities in those same communities we nourish children."  Biblical Entrepreneurship "Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart."  ~ Proverbs 11:11 Key Takeaways If you offer your customers something of value they will be more receptive to your services. You have to be competitive in the marketplace. Especially if you are a non-profit. "Concern with building platforms that enable more people of every age to think and behave like change makers, to help them work together powerfully in teams of teams to facilitate rapid circulation and sharing solutions on a global scale." Utilize the technology around you. Would you rather invest your life to make a difference? Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "You have to be competitive in the marketplace. @JonCopper @TheSamCaster"] [Tweet "If you offer your customers something of value they will be more receptive to your services. @JonCopper @TheSamCaster"] [Tweet "Utilize the technology around you. @JonCopper @TheSamCaster"] [Tweet "Would you rather invest your life to make a difference? @JonCopper @TheSamCaster"] Resources Harman Construction MannaRelief Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know® - David Bornstein EM Squared  For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR35   The post 35: Saving Children Through Social Entrepreneurship w/ Sam Caster & Jon Copper appeared first on .

We're gonna talk about finding good help and some strategies you can use to inspire your great help to greatness. Managing and finding employees is at the heart of loving well. It is not impossible to find good employees. If it's impossible than how come other businesses do it? How do they grow? It's not about the employees its not yourself. It's about you and who you will you become. Will you be the kind of leader others will want to work for? If you don't lead them well they will not perform well.  Leadership is influence nothing less. You can't empower somebody, people empower themselves. Create an environment for them to empower themselves. You need to look for people who have that drive and motivation. 5 Strategies You Can Use to Build Your Team: Clearly define the position and what you need. Utilize your network to source your potential team members. Always be open to hiring quality people when they come along. Clearly write out the advantages of working for your company. Grow yourself as a leader. People follow leaders that are ahead of them. It IS possible to find great team members. You either have to modify your dreams or increase your skills. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Grow yourself as a leader. People follow leaders that are ahead of them."] [Tweet "Always be open to hiring quality people when they come along."] [Tweet "If you don't lead them well they will not perform well."] [Tweet "It is not impossible to find good employees."] [Tweet "You can't empower somebody, people empower themselves."] Resources Bluehost Ikthoos.org God in the Marketplace: 45 Questions Fortune 500 Executives Ask About Faith, Life, and Business - Henry and Richard Blackabee Anointed for Business - Ed Silvoso For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR34 The post 34: Town Hall – Finding Great Team Members appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Rye Taylor of the Take Action radio network, Podcast Essentials, and Daring and Rye. Biblical Entrpreneurship If anyone claims, “I am living in the light,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is still living in darkness. ~ 1 John 2:9 Key Takeaways "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference." Life is an adventure worth living. A life of distinction is always different.  Business doesn't have to be boring or separate from family. It is possible to turn your dream into an income. Pod-casting is a major influence in marketing. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.""] [Tweet "A life of distinction is always different. @ryetaylor"] [Tweet "Business doesn't have to be boring or separate from family. @ryetaylor"] [Tweet "Life is an adventure worth living. @ryetaylor"] [Tweet "It is possible to turn your dream into an income."] [Tweet "Pod-casting is a major influence in marketing. @ryetaylor"] Resources Leadpages Podcast Essentials Take Action Radio Authority Engine DISCOUNT on video training at PodcastEssentials.com - Coupon Code: "Small Business" For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR33 The post 33: Turning a Life of Adventure into a Business w/ Rye Taylor appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Emily Wills of Empire Designs. Biblical Entrepreneurship "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own." ~ 1 Corinthians 6:19 Key Takeaways Anyone can find a way to make a great business. Young or old. Finding time to hang out with your friends is important. It's good to have that fellowship. If you have a dream, just go chase it. Go after that dream and take that leap of faith. "But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'" ~ Isaiah 43:1 Keep going even if you have a setback. Keep working hard through all of your challenges. You will eventually have a breakthrough. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Anyone can find a way to make a great business. Young or old."] [Tweet "Finding time to hang out with your friends is important. It's good to have that fellowship."] [Tweet "Go after that dream and take that leap of faith."] [Tweet "Keep going even if you have a setback."] [Tweet "Keep working hard through all of your challenges. You will eventually have a breakthrough."] Resources Empire Designs Animoto Spartan Race Advocare 24 Day Challenge Instagram: @empire_designs Facebook: Empire Designs For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR32 The post 32: Building a Business as a Teenager w/ Emily Wills appeared first on .

In this Friday's Town Hall Show, Victoria and I talk about the importance of our physical health in building our businesses and fulfilling the call of God on our life. Biblical Entrepreneurship "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you."  ~ Philippians 1: 21-24  Key Takeaways  Why improve your health?  "You can't accomplish great things if your body can't handle the strain"  Kary Oberbrunner  A study by economists in Finland studying 5000 identical twins found that those that exercised regularly earned 14-17% more than their more sedentary counterparts.  They found that those that exercised were more persistant in the face of challenges. "The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results." - Tony Robbins "Exercising is like funding your 401K, shorting the contribution only shorts yourself." - Michael Hyatt 4 Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Improve Their Health Capitalize on their competitive nature Have a plan Build a team Get a coach So this is our plan... Our competitive nature is fueled by entering a race.  We are going to be entering the Spartan Race here locally at Wintergreen Our plan is to kick off our training with the Advocare 24 Day Challenge. This is a plan that includes, exercise, nutrition supplementation and healthy eating. We are putting together a group of people to do this together.  If you would like to join us either locally or virtually you can message us through the form below.  We will kick things off with a grocery shopping trip. Our coaches are Jeff and Christina Mininger who have been helping others through this journey for 6 years. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Exercising is like funding your 401K, shorting the contribution only shorts yourself." - Michael Hyatt"] [Tweet ""You can't accomplish great things if your body can't handle the strain" Kary Oberbrunner"] [Tweet "Our competitive nature is fueled by entering a race. "] Resources Bluehost If You Want to Get Rich, Get Fit - Pacific Standard Magazine Spartan Race Advocare 24 Day Challenge Couch Potato to Spartan Racer @ The SimplifiedLife.net For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR31 To find our more about our 24 Day Challenge Group fill out the form below. [contact-form to='victoriamininger@gmail.com' subject='I am interested in 24 Day Challenge'][contact-field label='Name' type='name' required='1'/][contact-field label='Email' type='email' required='1'/][contact-field label='Comment' type='textarea' required='1'/][/contact-form] The post 31: Town Hall – 4 Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Improve their Health appeared first on .

Today's guest is Tom Clifton, a cofounder of Animoto.  "Animoto makes it easy to create professional-quality videos on your computer and mobile device. At our core, we believe that video is the most powerful way to communicate what you care most deeply about—whether that’s your family, business, or a cause—and that making videos shouldn’t be limited to only those with technical know-how and expensive production equipment. That’s why our team is committed to building products that make it cost-effective, fun, and effortless for anyone to create exceptional videos. We’re about helping you share your story with the world." Key Takeaways Have at least one technical founder that you can trust to do the work well. You have to see things coming and be willing to change. You must be able to adapt. Change is the norm. It's safe and okay. When hiring you must look to see whether the individual is susceptible to change. That is a good quality to have in an employee. Make sure you stay true to your core principles while pursuing excellence. Without that mindset you are going to head downhill. "You can't have your cake and eat it too." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "When hiring you must look to see whether the individual is susceptible to change. @tomclifton"] [Tweet "Change is the norm. It's safe and okay. @tomclifton"] [Tweet "You have to see things coming and be willing to change. You must be able to adapt. @tomclifton"] [Tweet "Make sure you stay true to your core principles while pursuing excellence. @tomclifton"] [Tweet ""You can't have your cake and eat it too." @tomclifton"] Resources Bluehost Webhosting Animoto Animoto Special Deal for SBR Listeners. - Get 15% off Animoto pro when you use the code "revival" The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business - by Patrick Lencioni For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR30 The post 30: Leading Your Business Through a Changing Marketplace w/ Tom Clifton appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Jason Womack, author of "Your Best Just Got Better" and founder of The Jason Womack Company. "Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA sees the world differently. He doesn’t deny there are 24 hours in the day, but he defies low expectations for what can be accomplished in that time. He won’t refute that life is busy, but he refuses to compromise when it comes to increasing productivity and maximizing time for the things that are most important. How does he do this? Jason is, above all, a teacher, but his teaching takes many forms: international speaker, productivity coach, and author of the business development book: Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More, (Wiley, 2012). His clients are more succinct in describing him: “Jason is a force of energy.” He provides practical methods to maximize tools, systems, and processes to achieve quality work/life balance. He has worked with leaders and executives for over 16 years in the business, military and higher education sectors. He thrives on working with people who know they have more to do in life. These are the kinds of people who are already motivated and want help in achieving all that they’ve set up as goals for themselves. Jason focuses on creating ideas that matter. He strives to improve the way leaders think about implementing solutions. He focuses in on customizing each person’s productivity and create systems that are sustainable in everyday workflow. Jason shows that working longer hours doesn’t have to be your only choice to increase your productivity and performance. He teaches practical solutions to everyday workflow that will free you up to focus on your bigger leadership goals and projects. Jason is the founder of Get Momentum and The Womack Company. He lives with his wife Jodi and dog Zuma in Ojai, California and is an avid bike racer and triathlete." Biblical Entrepreneurship Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” ~ James 4:13 Key Takeaways Everyday Ask Yourself 3 Questions: What can I acknowledge about today? What did I personally complete? What am I grateful for? When you work with a team, talk about, "I am at my best when..." and then try to help create that environment for each other. Write one thank you card every day! "If I'll meet potential halfway potential will find me." The harder I work the luckier I get. ~ Samuel Goldwyn "I went somewhere and I did me."  "Think about what you have to do and do something your thinking about." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Write one thank you card every day! @JasonWomack"] [Tweet "If I'll meet potential halfway, potential will find me. @JasonWomack"] [Tweet "The harder I work the luckier I get. ~ Samuel Goldwyn @JasonWomack"] [Tweet "I went somewhere and I did me. @JasonWomack"] [Tweet ""Think about what you have to do and do something your thinking about." @JasonWomack"] Resources Leadpages The Jason Womack Company Jason Womack Blog Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More - Jason Womack The Self-Talk Solution - Shad Helmstetter Think and Grow Rich - Napolean Hill Evernote  Evernote Scannable Get Momentum - Master Class Starting Soon! For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR29 The post 29: Your Best Just Got Better w/ Jason Womack appeared first on .

Do you desire to have success?  Success in your business, in your personal life?  Do you desire to see your wealth and impact grow? The beginning of building anything is the foundation.  What are the foundations of a successful business and life? Here are my core beliefs about Faith and Business.  I challenge you study the Bible for yourself to see what it has to say about business. My Foundational beliefs about Faith and Business Business, Entrepreneurship & Making Money is a Godly pursuit. Wealth comes from aligning ourselves with God's abundance principles. We are no longer under the curse of "the toil of the ground." The good news of Jesus transforms all of our lives, including our work. We were created to fulfill our destiny in God's plan to redeem the world. The Bible is the greatest business book of all time. Revival is going to require more than 10% and a few hours on Sunday! The Kingdom of God needs the entrepreneurs to come off the sidelines. Faith results in a different way of doing business. Faith gives us an advantage in the marketplace. Key Takeaway Laying Your Foundation - Grow into Your God Given Calling "That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied to God, “You showed great and faithful love to David, my father, and now you have made me king in his place. O LORD God, please continue to keep your promise to David my father, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth! Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?” God said to Solomon, 'Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people— I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!'" (‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭1‬:‭7-12‬ NLT) 6 Steps to Laying the Foundation Make a sacrifice Seek God Embrace your calling Desire to serve "your" people Receive from God Grow! Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "We all want the results... but will we change to become who we need to be?"] [Tweet "Seeking wisdom is synonymous with seeking God, God is the source of wisdom "] [Tweet "We don't focus on results... we focus on our character and doing the right things"] [Tweet "God brings results... This is not easy, it takes faith."] Resources "The Solomon Effect" Webinar Replay - www.BrianMininger.com/solomonwebinar "The Solomon Effect" 8 Week Journey - www.BrianMininger.com/solomonjourney Complete Show Notes with Clickable Links at www.BrianMininger.com/sbr28 The post 28: Town Hall – Laying the Foundation of Success appeared first on .

Today's guest is Mark Henson. He is an entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience creating unusual and rare customer service experiences. Mark is the founder of Sparkspace, the most inspirational team retreat center on the planet. Mark is the visionary leader of sparkspace, creating workshops, videos, and writing with an unusually creative approach and always focused on practical application. His blog, www.sparknewthinking.com is read by thousands of people each week. You can also find Mark's writing and videos clips on his site at www.markbhenson.com Key Takeaways Create a life that is simple, not busy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is a good idea to take a break. It's okay to put everything aside for awhile so that you can reevaluate your priorities. Embrace and cherish the moments you have with your children; younger or older, because they will be gone soon. You want to spend as much time as you can with them. Focus on what your really good at. Your unique ability. Embrace the things your good at and let go of the things your not. Events are a great way to get your product/ service out. Bring the people through the door. "Think big, act fast, delegate first." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Create a life that is simple, not busy. @markbhenson"] [Tweet "If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is a good idea to take a break. @markbhenson"] [Tweet "Embrace and cherish the moments you have with your children; younger or older. @markbhenson"] [Tweet ""Think big, act fast, delegate first." @markbhenson"] Resources The Solomon Effect - THIS THURSDAY Bluehost The Rockstar Academy Podcast - Mark's Podcast Sparkspace The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results - Gary Keller For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR27 The post 27: How to Transition From Employee to Business Owner w/ Mark Henson appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Amy Davenport, an independent distributor built off of 31 Gifts. "Amy Davenport began  her career with Thirty-One Gifts in March of 2010.  She was honored by Thirty-One Gifts with 2 of the top five categories for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 fiscal year. She was recognized for being in the top 25 dream building (recruiting) for 2011, as well as top in consistency of sales for 2012. As a result of her success, Amy was a member of the 2012 Leadership Council.  Since joining the company in 2010, Amy has built a team of over 185 consultants nationwide. She enjoys coaching and mentoring the women on her team  to reach their goals and change their lives. She has also earned the Leadership Incentive Trip two years running, and enjoyed taking her husband, Tony, to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico twice! Amy is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in History and holds a Masters in Education from George Mason University as well. She worked as middle and high school teacher for 6 years before moving into grant management for 3 years. Thirty-One has allowed Amy to work from home since 2011.  She resides in Waynesboro, VA with her husband Tony, son, Anthony, and  identical twin daughters, Brooke and Brittany." Key Takeaways Share your story with others. Your story can inspire and influence others. Building relationships and customer service are extremely important. Everyone has the ability to build a relationship with a client. You have to identify the WHY. You must know why you are pursuing something to motivate you. It is okay to take a break from your work. Proverbs 31:16-18 Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Share your story with others."] [Tweet "Everyone has the ability to build a relationship with a client."] [Tweet "You have to identify the WHY. You must know why you are pursuing something to motivate you."] [Tweet "It is okay to take a break from your work."] Resources Harman Construction Amy Davenport's Site Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't - Jim Collins Proverbs 31:16-18 amymdavenport@gmail.com Amy's VIP Steals and Deals For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR26 The post 26: Building a Full-Time Network Marketing Business w/ Amy Davenport appeared first on .

On today's Town Hall meeting I share some of my story as I learned to step out of my box and pursue my true calling. I will be sharing with you six steps to help you find your own personal calling. Whether you are living your calling or aren't quite there yet, I believe that you were created for more. "The revitalization of small business is also a revitalization of the family.  The integration of biblical principles in today's business as well as today's family is much needed.  Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work."  ~ Anthony Witt  Biblical Entrepreneurship  "Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you do not know if profit will come from one activity or another - or maybe both."  ~Ecclesiastes 11:6  In order for a business to be successful it is a good idea to have a business plan, but before that you need a life plan.  You need to understand what you were created to do. Do you know what your life is to be about? Do you know what you want your life to look like? Do you know what your purpose and your calling is? You need to build your business to serve the purposes and plans for your life, not the other way around.  Six Steps to Finding Your Calling Understand what a "calling" is - It is the unique place in God's purpose and plan of redeeming the world and showing His glory that your were created to fill. Embrace the Journey, not the destination. Take a deep look inside. Lean into the resistance.  Let go of something you are holding onto. Take action to move forward. If we aren't moving forward, God can't direct our steps. Tweetable Quotes  [Tweet "You need to build your business to serve the purposes and plans for your life, not the other way around. "] [Tweet "Before you have a business plan you need to have a life plan."] [Tweet "Even if you are living your calling, you were created for more."] [Tweet "Embrace the Journey, not the destination."] [Tweet "Lean into the resistance."] [Tweet "If we aren't moving forward God can't direct our steps."]  Resources My Story Get the book - "The Art of Work" The Solomon Effect Check out our business sponsors at www.BrianMininger.com Lead Pages Evernote Scannable App For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR25 The post 25: Town Hall – You Were Created for More! appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest Farm. "I am a stay at home mom working hard to make our family farm business successful. I select the flowers we grow, determine planting dates, plant the beds, harvest the flowers, arrange the flowers, invoice the flowers…. since it's a small family business, we all wear a lot of hats around here!      I have always had a love and interest in horticulture even as a child. In high school, I was a member of the FFA's horticulture club and participated in horticulture design events (landscape design on a state level, and floral design on a national level). As a teenager, I worked for a landscape company and also a florist. I attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a degree in Horticulture and then spent the next six years working in horticulture distribution, designing greenhouses, consulting with growers, and providing technical assistance on greenhouses and chemical recommendations on crops. Due to that job, I served one year as chair on the North American Horticultural Suppliers Association (NAHSA).           Since we decided for me to become a stay at home mom in 2010, I began to devote more time to developing our dream of owning a farm. Due to the relationships I formed within the horticulture industry, I learned invaluable lessons from my former customers' experiences and I applied this knowledge when formulating our business plan for Harmony Harvest."  Key Takeaways "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise." ~ Ephesians 5:15 Meet with other people who specialize in your field to ask questions and get ideas from. Maintain what you are aspiring to do. Make sure you AND your customers, walk away satisfied. You want to make sure your customers come away from the service with what they came looking for. Whether it's with your business or not. "Communicating and educating go hand and hand with the marketing of your business." We have to stay educated and caught up with what the public is needing and wanting. Let people feel that they are apart of your story strengthens your connections and relationships with your customers and partners. Passion. You have to have a passion for what you are doing. Social Media is a great way to publicize your business in this world today. "Happiness is held in the seed, but happiness is shared in the flower" ~ John Hagreen "Flower farmers just smell better."   Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise." ~ Ephesians 5:15"] [Tweet "Meet with other people who specialize in your field to ask questions and get ideas from. @harmonyhrvst"] [Tweet ""Communicating and educating go hand and hand with the marketing of your business." @harmonyhrvst"] [Tweet "Let people feel that they are apart of your story. @harmonyhrvst"] [Tweet "Passion. You have to have a passion for what you are doing. @harmonyhrvst"] [Tweet ""Happiness is held in the seed, but happiness is shared in the flower" ~ John Hagreen"] [Tweet ""Flower farmers just smell better." @harmonyhrvst"] Resources Harman Construction The Solomon Effect - Virtual Course Ephesians 5:15 Harmony Harvest Farm - Family-owned Cut-flower Farm The Bible For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR24 The post 24: Success in a Multi-Generational Business w/ Jessica Hall appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Tom Ordover a video proffessional of TEO Creative. "Tom Ordover is President of TEO Creative. Prior to starting the company, Tom was Senior Vice President and Managing Director of CrossMedia, a division of Golin/Harris International providing integrated communications solutions on a project basis to Golin / Harris clients; as well as its own, independently generated clientele. Tom joined CrossMedia in 1998 after seven years in broadcast journalism — with stints at Fox Sports Chicago, and CNN in Atlanta. He was twice honored with Emmy Awards for his work as a Producer and Executive Producer." Key Takeaways You can't ignore what's happening in your industry. You must keep up with what is going on. Developing a team of independent contractors gives you flexibility in the the work that you do. You must clarify with the customer what exactly it is that they want.  Every platform needs content. Make sure to continue updating and maintaining your content to draw and hold attention from viewers and potential clients. You need to learn that it is okay to say no sometimes. You don't have to say yes to every single opportunity that comes your way. LISTEN. It is key to listen to your customers concerns, ideas, etc... "If you can't win, change the game." "Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, your reputation is what other people think of you, your character is who you really are when no one else is around. If you take care of your character, you'll never have to worry about your reputation."   ~ John Wooden Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "You can't ignore what's happening in your industry. @tordover"] [Tweet "Every platform needs content. @tordover"] [Tweet "You need to learn that it is okay to say no sometimes. @tordover"] [Tweet "LISTEN. It is key to listen to your customers concerns, ideas, etc... @tordover"] Resources Special Limited time offer at the - The Solomon Effect TEO Creative Tom Ordover on LinkedIN Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game - Michael Lewis For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR23 The post 23: Build Your Team Without Employees w/ Tom Ordover appeared first on .

I believe that the Bible is one of the greatest business books of all time.  When we live by the principle of prosperity laid out in God's word we are positioned success. I especially love the book of Proverbs in the Bible.  It is a treasure chest of wisdom to help us be successful in business.  In today's podcast I share 10 of my favorites.  Here is the list. 10 Proverbs to Grow Your Business Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭11‬ NLT) Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭4‬ NLT) Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭15-16‬ NLT) A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭28‬ NLT) There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭6‬ NLT) Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬ NLT) Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭3‬ NLT) Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! (‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭16‬ NLT) To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭8‬ NLT) Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭24‬:‭27‬ NLT) Tweetable Links [Tweet "Money does not corrupt you, it only exposes who you truly are."] [Tweet "God is an entrepreneur, He is creative by nature!"] [Tweet "There is satisfaction in work well done!"] [Tweet "The Bible is one of the greatest business books of all time"] Resources Jeff Goins FREE Webinar - The Four Surprising Secrets of People Who've Found Their Calling  Virtual Workshop - "The Solomon Effect"  How to Attract Wealth and Success in 70 Days or Less... Doing it God's Way, Register at www.BrianMininger.com/Solomon Read the book of Proverbs www.bible.com/bible/116/pro.1.nlt Read the full show notes with clickable links at www.BrianMininger.com/sbr22 The post 22: Town Hall – 10 Proverbs to Grow Your Business appeared first on .

Today's guest is Lynne Breeden of LTD 7 from Staunton, VA. "Lynne Breeden’s Stunton, Va., based store has the feel of a well-executed painting brought to life by the hard work and experience of a creative visionary. Breeden opened LTD 7 on May 30, 2013, but indeed her retail history is storied and reaches back into her college days, working retail for the likes of The Limited, Lord and Taylor, and Casual Corner. Although Breeden briefly tried her hand at banking, she soon returned to retail, helping other stores run their businesses and honing her skills in the process. In 2002 Breeden launched her first store, which specialized in dance apparel and gifts. By 2008 she sold the store, which had gone through significant change in that time, and became a consultant for retailers seeking to enter the industry. But Breeden proved she couldn’t stay away from first-hand experience for too long as a self-describe “retail junkie” when she opened her latest and greatest concept in early 2013 to “live the dream,” as LTD stands for (“7” is a reference to the Breedens’ faith, as well as number of vendors they represent)." Key Takeaways When you start your business, to you as an owner it means the world to you. But to the world your a speck. They don't know your there. So you must constantly remind them that your there. Make yourself known. Social Media has a great influence in this day and age. Consistency of Social Media. You have to be consistent. Give your customers something of value. Such as a Relationship. "You've got to give to get" "Do what you do so well that they'll want you to do it again and bring their friends." ~ Walt Disney  Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "Social Media has a great influence in this day and age. @shopltd7"] [Tweet ""You've got to give to get" @shopltd7"] [Tweet ""Do what you do so well that they'll want you to do it again and bring their friends." ~ Walt Disney @shopltd7"] Resources The Solomon Effect Upcoming LTD 7 Event - April 25 @LTD 7 in Downtown Staunton  Email for more information The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea - Bob Burg LTD 7 Site For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR21 The post 21: Success Through Collaboration w/ Lynne Breeden appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Joel Kessel, of Kessel Communication and he is a public relations professional. "I am the founder of Kessel Communications (http://kesselcommunications.com/), a strategic communications agency that simply helps businesses communicate better. By doing this, we help companies strengthen their credibility, build positive reputations and increase brand awareness. I’m blessed with an incredible team of consulting partners that is dedicated to every client we are fortunate to partner with and serve. I provide thoughts, ideas, tips and advice on how you can get your story in front of those who matter to your organization. A main focus of my content is on working with media reporters so you can get consistent coverage and awareness about your product, service or organization." - Joel Kessel Key Takeaways Go through a basic marketing/communications assessment. Don't let the project fall on one person's shoulders. Include everyone. "People support what they help create." It's best to share information, be helpful, and then find a solution. Take a step back and focus on everything that is on your plate. "If I like you I'll listen to you, if I trust you I'll do business with you."  “A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both.” ~ L.P. Jacks Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""People support what they help create." @JoelKessel"] [Tweet ""It's best to share information, be helpful, and then find a solution." @JoelKessel"] [Tweet ""If I like you I'll listen to you, if I trust you I'll do business with you." @JoelKessel"] Resources Joel Kessel's Site Kessel Communications SBR Meet up The Solomon Effect- Virtual Workshop Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty (J-B Lencioni Series) by Patrick M. Lencioni For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR20 The post 20: Tell Your Story for Maximum Impact w/ Joel Kessel appeared first on .

In today's Town Hall meeting, we are doing something different.  My guest is, my beautiful wife, Victoria.  And, we are taking you "behind the scenes" to include you in some of our conversations about life, business and where we are going as a family.  Hopefully, you will be encouraged by our journey as ordinary people, making challenging decisions. Key Takeaways Simplifying Life allows us to focus on what really matters. Simplifying schedules involves our work as well as our family schedules. Leaning into the discomfort helps you push through it. To move into the best things, sometimes we have to let go of good things. Our personal lives spill over and affect our businesses. We need to run our business, not let our business run us. Tweets [Tweet "Lean into the discomfort and push through @vmininger"] [Tweet "Simplify to focus on what really matters @vmininger"] [Tweet "Run your business, don't let it run you! @vmininger"]  Resources 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess - Jen Hatmaker The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content. - Timothy Ferriss The Simplified Life The Simplified Office www.BrianMininger.com/Solomon Small Business Revival Meet-Up- March 11th 8 AM For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR19           The post 19: Town Hall – Simplifying Life & Business w/ Victoria Mininger appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Sabrina Dorman, of New Creation from Harrisonburg, VA. "Sabrina Dorman-Andrew  hails from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Her passion for fighting human trafficking quickly developed after volunteering with The Zion Project, and she made it her mission to learn about this issue on a local and global scale. In 2010, she and her husband, Steven had the vision of New Creation. Armed with the belief that prayer and education are the solution to the problem, she continues to develop concepts that will make an impact.  When not working you will find her spending time with her husband & their children, thrifting with friends, or snuggling with one of her beloved cats…Nehemiah, Willow, and Malachi." Key Takeaways "If one of those million was my daughter, what would I do?" This is happening EVERYWHERE. Be present and be aware of what is going on around you. Educate yourself. Be aware and then RESPOND. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""If one of those million was my daughter, what would I do?"@sabb007"] [Tweet ""Be present and be aware of what is going on around you." @sabb007"] [Tweet ""Be aware and then RESPOND." @sabb007"]  Resources New Creation Crowd Funding Campaign The Zion Project Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World - Bob Goff For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR18 The post 18: Porn Shop Takeover w/ Sabrina Dorman appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Dan Keiser, architect of the Keiser Design Group located in Columbus Ohio.  My desire to become an Architect began at age 10, when asked by a friend of the family, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Without hesitation, I said I want to be an Architect.  After experimenting with many Lego structures, I was accepted to study Architecture at Kent State University.  Another childhood dream from an early age was to start my own firm, which was realized in 1995. I love what I do and cannot imagine ever having to get a real job and going to work every day. Along with running KDG, I am a husband and father of three children. Being a Husband and Father is what brings me joy and satisfaction, but in my spare time I enjoy coaching, golfing, running, hunting and fishing." - Dan Keiser Key Takeaways Be focused on the individual. What are their ideas, dreams, perspectives, and thoughts? Surround yourself with people that will elevate you and your company. Invite interaction as you work on projects. Welcome comments and feedback. Focus. Have a clear vision and direction of where your headed. It will make all the difference. "It's critical to treat people correctly, even if they don't treat you correctly."  "If the dream is big enough the details really don't matter." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Surround yourself with people that will elevate you and your company." @dankeiser "] [Tweet ""Be focused on the individual. What are their ideas, dreams, perspectives, and thoughts?" @dankeiser"] [Tweet ""It's critical to treat people correctly, even if they don't treat you correctly." @dankeiser"] [Tweet ""If the dream is big enough the details really don't matter." @dankeiser"] Resources Bluehost - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages The Simplified Office  Keiser Design Group Choosing to Cheat: Who Wins When Family and Work Collide? - Andy Stanley Cleanturn First Things First - Steven R. Covey For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR17 The post 17: Raising Up the Next Generation w/ Dan Keiser appeared first on .

In today's podcast I am going to share what I learned about myself... and the recovery process of overcoming failure.  I am going to dive into my own personal journey.  This is not easy for me, but I think it is important.  We don't talk about failure, and therefore many people suffer in silence. I believe that through sharing my story, others who are struggling can find hope.  Maybe that person is you.  Maybe that person is a friend or family member.  (If so share this with them)  I want you to know that you are not alone. After my construction business failed in bankruptcy in 2009, I really struggled.  I was stuck in the failure and the past and unable to move forward.  I had to learn how to start over...  but I was a wreck.  Everything I had poured myself into, and all of my hopes and dreams were dashed.  My self confidence was shot, my "good name" ruined and I was depressed. I wondered if anyone would ever need me and if I could ever make a positive contibution again.  I wondered if I could ever provide for my family. These were dark days.  I tried to help small businesses then, but I wasn't in any shape to be able to do that. Looking back, These are the three things I did to get Unstuck. I paid attention to what was going on inside of me emotionally I shared with friends and family who were close to me I started doing something productive.  (Almost by accident) Doing something productive got me going in a forward motion... the worst thing was sitting at home, filling out applications, and collecting unemployment. For my own morale, I needed to contribute. This past spring I had a similar experience... I had left my job to start my own business doing construction work, so that I could figure out my path. Then I got hurt, and we lost our income for a month and a half and it was a slow road back.  During that time, I figured out that I wanted to help people and not continue in construction.  I tried to launch an organic farm ititiative, but was unsuccessful and I had to keep searching.   But this time, I got moving much faster, I went to work with a landscape company and built from there. We all experience failure.  Don't quit.  The sun comes up tomorrow.  Grow as a person.  Have courage and don't give up on your dreams. [Tweet "Don't quit. The sun comes up tomorrow." @brianmininger"] [Tweet "Have courage and don't give up on your dreams." @brianmininger"] [Tweet "To get un-stuck, you have to start moving." @brianmininger"] Resources Simplified Office - www.BrianMininger.com/Office Jeff Goins Book - www.ArtofWorkBook.com/revival   For complete show notes with click-able links www.BrianMininger/SBR16 The post 16: Town Hall – What I Learned About Rebounding From Failure appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Valerie Riley, a former real estate agent who is now a Creative Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, and Freelance Graphic Designer.  She is dedicated to helping small businesses make a BIG impression. She connects small businesses to the creatives that can help their business get to the next level. Doing it first in the first state - Delaware (freedom day - 12/7). "As a former Realtor (small business owner) I quickly understood the challenges that we face to stand out in a saturated market. What is the secret "juice" that the successful small businesses have? As a creative freelancer (we are small business owners as well), I saw the challenges that us right brained folks have..." - Valerie Key Takeaways A business mentor will greatly help you as you are seeking to start your own Small Business. You have to help yourself first. "I wanna work with people and not for people and I don't want them to work for me. I think really we need to work together." Take some time to slow down and take a break. Don't over-work yourself. Market towards past clients. Contacting through email, phone calls. Get to know them personally.  "But just as you abound in everything, in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you see that you abound in this gracious work also."  ~ 2 Corinthians 8:7 Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""I think really we need to work together." @DivineImaging"] [Tweet "I wanna work with people and not for people." @DivineImaging"] Resources Blue Host - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages The Simplified Office The Bible Design BIG For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR15 The post 15: Creatives and Small Business w/ Valerie Reilly appeared first on .

Today's guest is Tommy Stafford, of Blue Ridge Life Magazine.  Tommy, his wife Yvette and their two "junior editors" live in Nelson Co. Virginia.  They moved there to transition their careers from the news / journalism industry, to the type of lifestyle in which they wanted to raise their children. In that process they founded Nelson County Life Magazine which transitioned to Blue Ridge Life Magazine and just celebrated it's 10 year anniversary. Key Takeaways Things don't just happen. You have get up and go DO it. Long before anything big happens you have to start making the small steps to get there. "Good things take a long time, great things happen all at once." You have to take a leap of faith.To get to places you want to be, your gonna have to do things you've never done before. In the end it's well worth it. Owning your own business, together with homeschooling, creates a freedom for the family that many people don't think is possible. It is possible to have your family together and growing together. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Good things take a long time, great things happen all at once." @BlueRidgeLife"] [Tweet ""To get to places you want to be, your gonna have to do things you've never done before." @BlueRidgeLife"] Resources Simplified Office Bluehost - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages - Landing Page Templates The Art of Work by Jeff Goins Blue Ridge Life Magazine Empire Designs Promo Video For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR14 The post 14: Family Business, Home Schooling and Lifestyle w/ Tommy Stafford appeared first on .

Today's post is the presentation that I had the opportunity to share at the 'The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce UP 2015' Conference. Charles Weathers wrote out some of his thoughts on this topic over on his blog at www.CharlesWeathers.com Key Takeaways "The Sweet Spot is the the intersection between your authentic self and what the market really wants" Finding your sweet spot results in many different benefits that will lift up you and your business. You gain energy, you are able to create the lifestyle that you want through your business, your amount of customers increases, and you are able to invest in the relationships that are most important to you.  "There is no substitute for accurate knowledge. Know yourself, know your business, know your men." ~ Lee Iacocca In order to find your sweet spot you must thoroughly know and understand yourself by discovering aspects like your passions, skills & abilities, resources, lifestyle, and your legacy. Not only must you know yourself, but you must also know your market. You must know who your market is, how to solve problems and create solutions, how to deliver your message, and how to connect with your followers. "Keep going, even if your business ends, you wake up tomorrow to a world of incredible opportunity." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet "The Sweet Spot is the the intersection between your authentic self and what the market wants"] [Tweet ""There is no substitute for accurate knowledge. Know yourself, know your business, know your men." ~ Lee Iacocca"] [Tweet ""Keep going, even if your business ends, you wake up tomorrow to a world of opportunity." "] Resources The Art of Work by Jeff Goins Click HERE for the FREE Sweet Spot Workbook Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Charles Weathers - The Weathers Group Bluehost- Web Hosting Lead Pages - Landing Page templates Harman Construction For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR13 The post 13: ‘Keep it Simple Stupid:’ The One Key to Your Success appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Bryan Orr who is host of the 'WOW Small Business Podcast' and owner and manager of a family owned HVAC company in Florida. "Bryan Orr is the Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando area HVAC contracting business as well as the Co-Founder of MentionTribe.com a social web startup. Bryan is the Father of 8 children and husband of a Jedi Princess. In his spare time Bryan doesn’t have spare time. Regarding hosting the WOW Small business podcast Bryan Orr said “WOW” and then fell asleep. Read More Here..." Key Takeaways You must hire people for their integrity and character, but don't rush the process. Allow them to reveal who they are through their conversation and actions. "As much as you can productize your service, the better." Make sure your in a position where you can over-deliver and under-promise. "You have to communicate as best as you can with your team and your customers that you are not selling 'putting together furniture.' Your selling trust." Trust is established when you deliver on what you said. If you want to build a brand that is going to last you must build others trust. Make the right decisions right away. Make sure that you are hiring the right people. "You HAVE to learn and know your numbers." "You HAVE to be willing to say no." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""You really have to hire people for their integrity and character. " @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""As much as you can productize your service the better." @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""You HAVE to be willing to say no." @bryanjorr"] [Tweet ""You have to learn and know your numbers." @bryanjorr"] Resources Bluehost - Web Hosting Service Lead Pages  - Templates for landing pages Bryan Orr's Site Campfire - Interpersonal Communication on a Team Basis Slack - Interpersonal Communication on a Team Basis Trello - Project Management System used by Bryan Basecamp - Project Management System recommended by Bryan For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR12 The post 12: Managing the Mobile Service Business w/ Bryan Orr appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Aaron T. Walker of ViewFromTheTop.com "Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them." Key Takeaways "As leaders we don't need to empower people. We need to create an environment for others to empower themselves."  Charles Weathers Have a mastermind/accountability group to encourage and lift you up in good and bad times. "Embrace the tension, because it's not going to go away." When you are struggling, go to the Scripture, pray, or get people around you that can lift you up and provide help.  "We are the sum total of the people we hang out with and the books we read." Be careful who you ask for advice from. Intentionally build relationships everyday. Build long-term relationships and more relationships more often. Take plenty of time to pick and hire a new team member. "Cant couldn't do it and could did it all." Tweetable Quotes [Tweet " "We are the sum total of the people we hang out with and the books we read." @vtfcoach"] [Tweet ""Embrace the tension, because it's not going to go away." @vtfcoach"] [Tweet ""As leaders we don't need to empower people. We need to create an environment for others to empower themselves." @charlesweathers"] [Tweet ""Can't couldn't do it and could did it all." @vtfcoach"] Resources Aaron T. Walker's Site Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind Groups  - http://info.viewfromthetop.com/isi FREE Resources for Small Business Revival Listeners -http://viewfromthetop.com/revival Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg Mckeown For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR11 The post 11: The View From The Top w/ Aaron T Walker appeared first on .

This Bonus Podcast Episode is my interview with Chip D Thompson for the Out of the Box Local Podcast.  We had a great discussion and I am excited to share this with the Small Business Revival Listeners. Brian Here are the Show Notes: This is a story that hits close to home for me because I have a very similar background of construction and surviving. Can you make a comeback after a Worldwide change that practically killed your thriving business? That is exactly what both Brian and I have been up to since the big Real Estate crash of the late 2000's.   Mentions: Eric Ries - The Lean Startup   Links His LinkedIn Website: Brianmininger.com Twitter: @BrianMininger The post Bonus – My Interview on The Out of the Box Local Podcast appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Laura Rike, who is a graphic designer and virtual assistant. "I received a degree in Advertising Graphic Design from International Academy of Design and Technology. In addition to my design and production skills, I have been told that I can instantly inject energy and promote a no quit attitude that are assets rarely found these days. I was once told that you don’t mess with a single mother, because once they get their mind set on doing something it gets done! That pretty much sums up who I am and what I am about. Coupled with my incredible work ethic and desire to continue to grow, I am extremely reliable and I have a knack for taking limited information from clients and creating several options to meet their needs. I strive to develop business solutions that are inviting and interesting but also mirror the client’s core values and mission whether it is for Graphic Design, Online Marketing or anything in between!" Key Takeaways Virtual assistant provide a tremendous opportunity to free us time and energy to focus on the things you are best at. When working on advertising/social media/marketing, bring someone in who has fresh ideas or is a skilled writer.  Try to develop long term relationships with your clients. Really invest in their business. Be completely transparent for your clients, let them know that the work is getting done and that it's getting done well. "If you don't have time to have a conversation with someone for even a half hour, how are you gonna reach your clients or your market?" Be careful about who you look for when searching for a virtual assistant. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""If you don't have time for a half hour conversation, how are you gonna reach your clients?" @Laura_Rike"] Resources What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done - Matt Perman Laura Rike's Site Base Camp - Project Management System Envision Advertising For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR10 The post 10: Increase Your Productivity Through Virtual Assistants w/ Laura Rike appeared first on .

Today's guest is Rick Coplin who works with small business owners, particularly in the technology field, through the organization 'Tech Columbus.' "My mission is to help leaders develop clarity, leverage their existing skills and passions, focus on intentional personal growth, and develop a passion for impact through influence. " Key Takeaways You've got to be close to your customers, you must try your best to understand what they are looking for and what they may need. Constant communication is key when creating a product. Make it clear to your customers that you need and truly want their feedback. Then, later on in the process, make sure to display that you are taking their thoughts and ideas into account when developing the product. Evaluate everything that comes at you with your core priorities and decide whether they are truly necessary. "The greatest surprise in life to me is the brevity of life." ~ Billy Graham Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Talking to your customer matters." @RickCoplin"] [Tweet ""I can say no to good things and say yes to the best things." @RickCoplin"] [Tweet ""The greatest surprise in life to me is the brevity of life." ~ Billy Graham @RickCoplin"] Resuorces Bluehost FREE Webinar by Kary Oberbrunner Simplified Office - www.BrianMininger.com/office Tech Columbus Rick Coplin's Website Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg Meckeown 30/30 (Found in the App Store) Special Offer - www.RickCoplin.com/sbrpodcast Pitch Your Best!: Design Your Pitch to Open Doors, Gain Referrals, Obtain Offers of Assistance and Secure Investment - FREE on Amazon today and tomorrow. For complete show notes and clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR09 The post 09: Creating Products & Services People Want to Buy w/ Rick Coplin appeared first on .

Today's Guest is John Giganti of 'The Catalyst Project.' "I'm a catalyst - a storyteller that helps facilitate the growth in others. Through writing, speaking, coaching and training, my mission is to help you jumpstart your work, ignite your life and leave your ultimate legacy... The Mission of The Catalyst Project is simple – We want to plant seeds and watch them grow.  There’s no greater measure of success than facilitating the growth of others.  I’m here to tell you that no matter your situation or circumstances, you can make a difference.  All it takes is a change in mindset and the willingness to give of yourself.  I challenge you to stop playing small.  It’s time to make your impact on the world." Key Takeaways Focus on adding value to the other person. When you do this, in turn, you may receive something for yourself that was not expected. Value your time. Value every second you have and use it to make a difference and reach out to others. Manage your priorities. Energy, Focus, and Stress, are some key concepts to manage and be aware of while pursuing your business. If you regulate these aspects of your life, you will be able to be more productive and save a lot of time and energy. Work on managing your energy, not your time. This will help you immensely as you are reaching out to others and taking on many different tasks. Make sure to leverage the relationships that you have already built. Value these relationships and continue to invest in them. "You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give." ~Arthur Ashe Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Manage energy, not time." @JonGiganti"] [Tweet ""You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give." ~Arthur Ashe @JonGiganti"] Resources The Simplified Office - www.brianmininger.com/office The Catalyst Project  Creative Living Productivity You - Coming Soon - visit http://thecatalystproject.net/ for updates The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal - Jim Loehr Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives - Henry and Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, & Laura Whitworth The War of Art - Steven Pressfield The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph - Ryan Holiday The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Brene Brown Twitter - @JonGiganti To get complete show notes with clickable links go to www.BrianMininger.com/SBR08 The post 08: Stop Managing Time w/ Jon Giganti appeared first on .

In today's Town Hall Meeting, we are talking about Networking.  Our guest is Matt McWilliams who is a business consultant from small businesses to large businesses. He mainly works with affiliate marking but also provides his services in areas such as social network marketing and customer retention. "I am a world changer. And so are you.  My goal here is to help you become the world changer that you were born to be. Sometimes that means helping you to shift your mindset. Sometimes it means giving you the tools you need in life, in business, or in relationships to change the world. Sometimes it means some good old fashioned motivation and inspiration... To be clear, I will not make you a world changer. You already are. My goal is to help you find that person inside of you."  Key Takeaways When it comes to networking your mindset is key. You must believe that you have the strength and ability to connect with people. You DO have the ability, it's whether or not you believe in that capability that makes all the difference. When you believe in your skills and strengths it shows through your network. Not just in your network but also in your interactions, ideas, and relationships. "You don't want people to know more about your business than they know about you." Practice the Birthday phone call habit to build your network. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""It's not who you know, but how well you know them." @MattMcWilliams2"] [Tweet ""Networking starts with taking initiative" @MattMcWilliams2"] [Tweet ""You don't want people to know more about your business than they know about you." @MattMcWilliams2"] Resources The Millionaire Zone: Seven Winning Steps to a Seven-Figure Fortune - Jennifer Openshaw Rich Habits - The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals - Thomas C. Corley Coming Soon - The Simple Office - Submit your back-office questions and challenges at www.BrianMininger.com/office Matt McWilliams Business Site Networking With a Purpose - Live Online Training. Register for the 2 hour online training, 'Networking With a Purpose' here... www.MattMcWilliams.com/revival ----> Discount Code: revival25 You can get the complete show notes and clickable links at www.BrianMininger.com/SBR07   The post 07: Grow Your Business Through Networking – Town Hall w/ Matt McWilliams appeared first on .

Today's guest is Chip D. Thompson the Host of the 'Out of the Box Local' podcast.  Through the years he has built a portfolio of business experience that includes, landscaping, real estate, handyman and computer sales. Today my focus is about getting more business for my clients. It is interesting to look back over my life and find what pieces have come together from each one of my experiences to give me the perspective I have today. I enjoy the fact that now I work with businesses or B2B, in truth I’m working with the owners of those businesses. If you want to see me in my prime, meet me at the next networking event when surrounded by happy energetic business owners! - Chip D Thompson Key Takeaways You need to understand why you excelled at what you did, because it may not be what you were supposed to do. Then you are able to move on to something else. If your gonna be an entrepreneur, why not take the initial 'out of comfort zone' approach? Take time to slow down and listen to your family when they want to talk. Focus on one thing, set your mind to those tasks for the day, and get them done. Social Media is a great networking tool. It is a great way to connect with others and get to know many different people. Start with networking and find someone that challenges you and get referrals from them. Try to get tools that will work on your computer and your phone. This will give you easy access when you need it. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""The two things that will change a life is the people you meet and the books you read." @ChipDThompson"] [Tweet ""It's not about the money, it's about their experience. The money will flow afterward." @ChipDThompson"] [Tweet ""Make one solid connection today, instead of following fifteen people today." @ChipDThompson"]  [Tweet ""If you happen to help other people get what you want then you'll get what you want." (paraphrase of Matthew 7:12) ~Zig Ziggler @ChipDThomas"]  Resources Out of the Box Local PODCAST  Self-publishing Success Academy  Networking With a Purpose Online Training Entrepreneur On Fire - John Lee Dumas   Failing Forward: How to Make the Most of Your Mistakes - John C. Maxwell Google Keep Chip D. Thompson - Twitter  Complete show notes with clickable links at www.BrianMininger.com/SBR06 The post 06: Lessons From the Landscape Business w/ Chip D. Thompson appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Charles Hendricks architect at 'The Gaines Group." "My name is Charles Hendricks and I am an architect, dad, and husband living in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. I design projects of all types and styles (residential, multi-family, office, commercial, industrial, new construction, renovation, modern, traditional, contemporary) for a variety of clients. There is no project too small or too large, if you value design, I am thrilled to help. In 2008, my firm was named “best green designers” by Virginia Sustainable Building Network through our work on sustainable, LEED Certified, EarthCraftCertified, and Energy Star projects in the residential, commercial, and industrial segments. We have been fortunate over the last 16 years, that I have been with the firm, to have clients that wanted to create buildings, businesses, and homes that are healthy, energy-efficient, and durable." Key Takeaways: Work Ethic is Important. It is best to put your family first, before your business. It will have a greater impact on your life in the long run. Expand your business as others are contacting theirs. Make lists. This helps you to maintain what needs to get done. Building trust is the most important thing. Social Networks are helpful for others to get to know you a little better and contact you in a variety of ways. Designing and living in a way that doesn't deplete resources and abilities of future generations so that they can live that same way, with the same quality of life.   Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Work ethic is important." @thegainesgroup"] [Tweet ""Building trust is the most important thing." @thegainesgroup"] [Tweet ""Make lists. This helps you to maintain what needs to get done." @thegainesgroup"] Resources The Simplified Life Five Tools to Increase Income and Personal Productivity Itunes Review from -  Bryan Orr Itunes Review from - Jim Harshaw "Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action" - Matthew Sleeth MD Harrisongurgarchitect.com  The Gaines Group Complete Show Notes with Clickable Links at www.brianmininger.com/sbr05 The post 05: Growing Inspite of Economic Challenges w/ Charles Hendricks appeared first on .

Welcome to the first Friday Town-Hall Meeting. This is the show where were answer questions, discuss the challenges of small business, sometimes have a guest, and have a little bit of fun.  In today's episode we talk about the challenges of finding new customers and getting new sales.  Every small business needs sales, so I am going to dive deep and talk about the solutions to this challenge. Speaking of challenges.  It was a challenging start to the week...  We had some server issues, but we were able to get the podcast off the ground.  Thank you for being a part of it. I would like your feedback.  My desire is to serve you.  Let me know your thoughts and suggestions for the show.  You can leave them in the comments below. These business challenges came from our reader survey that we did late last year. Business Challenge #1  "How do I laser-focus and define my core target client persona and her/his most urgent/biggest pain points to tailor my service modules to get precisely the results they need." Profile your existing clients or determine the profile of the market you want to serve. Survey Sample products Market before you produce and get feedback Business Challenge #2 - "How do I connect with the right market in ways that drive new business and create sustainable relationships and income potential." Once you have identified the market, find out where they "hang out" Engage them there. Build connections with influencers Give lots of "gifts" Have a strategy and system to build those relationships over time. Finding New Sales Past customers (Sales & Referrals) Consistently build connections  Leverage tools so that you can connect 1 to many instead of 1 to a few Look for tools that foster a two way conversation not just a 1 way conversation.   Resources FREE Guide - 5 Tools I Use to Increase My Income and Personal Productivity - www.brianmininger.com/5-tools-i-use-to-increase-my-income Networking With Purpose - John Corcoran & Matt McWilliams - www.networkingwithpurpose.com/revival Free Book From John Corcoran - How to Increase Your Income Today by Building Relationships with Influencers, Even if you Hate Networking. www.smartbusinessrevolution.com/ Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle Even if You Hate Marketing and Selling - Michael Port Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Sponsored - UP Conference in Augusta County February 12th Defining Your Market in 7 Steps from Entrepreneur Magazine Online http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225656 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!” As a door swings back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed. Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭26‬:‭13-16‬ NLT)   Complete show notes with clickable links at www.BrianMininger.com/SBR The post 04: Find More Customers & Get More Sales – Town Hall Show appeared first on .

Today's Guest is Chris Graham of Augusta Free Press who is an online and offline news publisher and reporter. Chris Graham will mark his 20th year in the media industry in 2015. An award-winning journalist and editor, Chris has also hosted local TV news programs, a syndicated sports talk show and served as the play-by-play announcer for a two-time championship winning summer college baseball team. A 1994 graduate of the University of Virginia, Chris is currently the editor of AugustaFreePress.com, a daily news source based in Waynesboro, Va., that provides readers with in-depth coverage of news, sports, politics and culture in Virginia. Key Takeaways Make sure to set your mind on the work that is before you. Discipline yourself so that you don't get side tracked and accomplish what needs to get done. Be intentional about getting up and moving around every once in a while. Getting exercise helps you have more energy to go about your day.  Make sure you are on top of your business. Know what is going on in your field, what others are doing, and not being afraid to borrow good ideas. After losing over 100lbs Chris has more sustained energy throughout the day. Make connections and then let them flourish. Get to know others. Those relationships may then turn into business relationships. Key Tools: Create a time schedule and set small goals for the day. Also, set aside time to work on personal projects. Those projects could lead to future business opportunities. Tweetable Quotes [Tweet ""Pay attention to the world around you."@AugFreePress @chrisgrahmAFP"] [Tweet ""Make connections and then let them flourish." @AugFreePress @chrisgrahamAFP"] [Tweet ""Don't do the same thing over and over and expect a different result." @AugFreePress @chrisgrahamAFP"]  Resources AugustaFreePress.com AFPbusiness.com Online Training - Networking With Purpose Self Publishing Success Academy WREL Mad About U: Four Decades of Basketball at University Hall Outliers: The Story of Success - Malcolm Gladwell Today we are participating in the Simply Inpired Link-up Party @  www.SimplifiedLife.net and www.RedemptionDiary.com.  Visit there for more inspiring stories.   Complete show notes with clickable links at www.BrianMininger.com/SBR02 The post 03: Losing Weight and Gaining Business w/ Chris Graham appeared first on .