The Dime Podcast - Business Simplified

Dime Podcast: Relaunch It starts simple enough. You have an idea. It's a good idea. An idea you believe can go somewhere. So quietly, you go to work. Turns out, you were right. It IS a good idea. And people are enjoying what you're doing. And the idea begins to grow--to expand. And before you know it, you've got yourself more than a side hustle; you've got a business. Some people come alongside to help. Then some more. Then a few more. Before you know it, you have yourself a staff, and your staff is calling you the boss and looking to you for guidance and leadership. It's all very exciting. Everyone is impressed with what you've accomplished. Everyone is impressed with what you've built. The thing is, the work you're doing now is not the work you set out to do in the early days. Sure, the business is doing that work you knew the world needed, but you, the boss, the manager, the leader--you are not. This is where Dime comes in. We can help. Some of you have been subscribed to this podcast for a while, and for that we thank you, and we know you'll want to stick with us because we've got some brand new content headed your way. It's been a little while, but we are coming back. We've given the show a bit of an ear lift, so's to say, and we can't wait to share it with you. Rob Lott will be your host. We'll be talking with experts from Dime and beyond, experts that will help us all simplify our business, remove the guess work, and make us confident in the day to day goings on of our business and leadership. Ultimately, we want to set you free—if you're a pastor, an artist, an entrepreneur—we want to set you free to do what only you can do.  Honestly, our motivations are just a little bit selfish. You see, our lives are better when you are free to do what you do best: making music, writing books, loving people, impacting the world. We need more of that.  We want to set you free to contribute in the way that is your best contribution—to your team, to your business, to the world. We want to do what WE'RE good at so you can do what YOU'RE good at. It's a win-win. If you're not yet subscribed, please do subscribe. We'll be here every month to drop some new thoughts on clarifying and simplifying your business so that you can get back to doing what you set out to do in the first place, the thing you do best. Subscribe today, In the meantime, head over to simpledime.com to learn more. Thank you for listening, thank you for subscribing, and we'll meet back here real soon.

In this dime podcast, David Kennedy, Corporate Operations Manager, joins co-host, Nils Smith, to talk about the art of project management. Listen to this podcast and learn how to manage your organization's projects better by learning the keys to success, tools for efficiency, common mistakes organizations in project management and more.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In this dime podcast, dime Chief Revenue Officer, Grant Schmeelk joins Nils Smith to talk about banking and finance for churches and small businesses. Grant covers the basics of banking, the good and the bad of it, what organizations should consider in choosing banks, and much more. Listen to this podcast to get helpful insights in the world of banking.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In this dime podcast, Matt Martin, General Counsel and HR Director, once again joins co-host, Nils Smith to talk about one of the things nonprofit organizations and churches often put in the backburner: legal. Listen to this podcast as Matt gives helpful insights on what churches and ministry leaders need to prepare and embrace from a legal perspective.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

When we talk about Human Resources, some of the things that come to mind are performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and insurance meetings, but to Matt Martin, General Counsel and HR Director at dime, there's more. Listen to this podcast as Matt and co-host, Nils Smith, discuss in-depth Human Resources and how it is a vital part of an organization's health.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

Building a strong team is critical to the success of any church, nonprofit or small business. As a leader, how and when should you invest in your team? In this podcast, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime and co-host Nils Smith delve into this matter. Listen to learn more.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In today's digital age, technology has been well integrated into many aspects of our lives. From budgeting for social media expenses like social media personnel, to annual costs of keeping a website, should there be a standard on how much an organization should spend on technology? In this podcast, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime and co-host Nils Smith discuss the basics and more on determining your technology budget. Listen as they share their personal experiences on the mistakes and the lessons they've learned when it comes to technology.  Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In this podcast, Ben Habeck and Nils Smith talk about how to prepare for a new fiscal year, including your budget and plan, that is imperative to your small business,  church or nonprofit organization. They also delve into the difference between a fiscal year and a calendar year, the importance of budget planning, the particular expenses to carry over the next year, and more.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime, and co-host Nils Smith discuss helpful insights and sound advice for hiring and talking to a lawyer. Listen to learn more.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

Whether you're a small business, a nonprofit or a church, the first step to legitimize yourself is to structure your organization legally. In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime, and co-host Nils Smith share helpful insights on preparing the required documents, and a few other tips to help you un-complicate the complicated part of doing business. Listen to this podcast.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

We can't deny it – we all need insurance. If you're a small business or a nonprofit organization, do you determine what your needs are before getting insurance? In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime and co-host Nils Smith talk about the importance of insurance and how it can protect you and your organization. Listen to learn more. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

When it comes to hiring people, most business owners and nonprofit leaders struggle with finding the right person to fill the position. In this episode of the podcast, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime, joins Nils Smith to discuss the importance of strategic planning for employers, especially when writing job descriptions, creating an employee handbook, filtering the right people to interview, determining salaries, and more.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimePodcast.

Receiving money is not as easy as it looks. Money is essential for every organization to survive and succeed, so how should we approach receiving money? Credit card fees, bank charges, and proper documentation are some things small businesses and nonprofit organizations tend to overlook. In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime and co-host Nils Smith talk about the right protocol and ways of handling money received.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

Most small business owners and nonprofit leaders would rather stray from debt for fear of sinking into a terrible black hole. In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder and CEO of dime, joins Nils Smith to discuss debt and why utilizing it appropriately might be helpful for your business. Questions on choosing the best debt options for your organization, managing debt, and more are discussed to help you make better financial decisions for your business or nonprofit organization. Learn more about debt and its many facets by listening to this week's podcast.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.

In this episode, Ben Habeck, Founder, and CEO of dime, joins Nils Smith to discuss more about preparing for taxes. They discuss questions on the best mindset on approaching taxes, organizing key tax documents both physically and digitally, the timing to prepare for taxes, determining tax brackets, and unique tax laws, all aimed at helping leaders of small businesses and nonprofit organizations thrive.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #dimepodcast.