The Lifestyle Business Owner Show

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner show, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Jack Lamb, co-owner of Aslan Brewery Co. and restaurant in Bellingham, Washington.   Alsan Brewery Co. is co-owned by Frank Trosset, Boe Trosset, Pat Haynes and Jack Lamb. 

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct an interview with Alan Stein, Jr., a coach, speaker and author with an expertise in improving organizational performance, cohesion and accountability. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet… including NBA superstar Kevin Durant. 

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner Show, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct an interview with Lo Farmer, a blogger, influencer and owner of an all female creative agency that specializes in small business marketing, branding and graphic design.  

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner show, Aaron and Mayumi Muller interview Jason Linett, a speaker, hypnotist and best selling author of the book, Work Smart Business.  

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Rev Ciancio, director of Industry Insights for Yext.  

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Greg Gray, owner of a business advisory firm called Gray Solutions.  

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Dr. Libbi Finnessy, owner of Bellevue Dental Health.  Her practice has received the "Best of 425 Award" by 425 Magazine and she is recognized as a "Top Dentist" by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. 

Want to know how to make $100k+ a year by flipping houses virtually without tech skills, experience or ever using your own money?  On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Justin Wilmot, a successful real estate investor who loves to share what he's learned with others!  

Want to know more about the secrets to spur sustainable high business growth that NO ONE ever talks about?  On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Eileen Mendel, a business strategist, life mastery consultant, motivational speaker and author.

Want to learn how to sell with stories?  On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Tom Jackobs, also known as an Impact Pilot. He helps small business owners convert leads into the best clients they could ever want!   

On this episode of the Lifestyle Business Owner, Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with David Shriner-Cahn, a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau.  

Want to learn more about the "Amazon Effect on Business" and how it has impacted small businesses?  On this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Robert Oliver, founder of the Genius Brand and his wife, Jing Oliver.  

Want to learn more about how to accelerate your online marketing?  On this episode, Aaron and Mayumi sit down with Vlad Mkrtumyam, the co-founder and CEO of a digital marketing agency called Logic Bound.  

Want to know how to overcome your fears in business? On this episode, Aaron and Mayumi sit down with Mike Mercer, owner of Soulshine Cannabis, Nava Pouch and Hygiene Confidential.  

Want to know how to get excellent reviews on Yelp?  Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Seattle's Local Business Partner, Christy Augsburger, who is building a thriving network of local business owners by connecting them with one another.  She is also the local Yelp For Business Owners expert in the Emerald City.  

Interested in learning how to create your own online courses that work?  On this weeks episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller have a phone interview with Isaac Tolpin, one of the founders of ConveYour.com, the #1 micro-learning platform for influencers and companies.   Attend Isaac's Microlearning Webinar here! In the webinar, you will get the Microlearning Blueprint that will show you what you need to know to create highly engaging courses. 

Interested in learning more about how to run a successful synthetic turf business?  On this weeks episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Michael Vandaveer, owner of Synthetic Turf Northwest.  

Want to learn more about what it takes to succeed in multi-level marketing?  Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with Garrett Yoshina who has been running his own financial services firm with his fiancé through World Financial Group.  

What does it take to build a successful business through Amazon?  Aaron and Mayumi Muller conduct a phone interview with Ben Arneberg, owner of 2 Amazon E-Commerce businesses to over $10m+ in sales while serving full time in the air force.  

What does it take to own a successful women's clothing boutique? In this week's episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller interview Malika Siddiq, the owner of Lika Love, on how she started her business in a truck five years ago to three locations in the Seattle area.

Are you maximizing the value of your business?  In this episode Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome author and business owner, John Warrillow.  John is the President of Warrillow & Co., a strategy and research firm that specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies get inside the head of small business owners. 

What should you know about a business before purchasing it?  In this episode Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome Daniel Stralberg, owner of Vogel's Carpet & Flooring, a floor covering retail store in North Seattle.  Daniel discusses why he decided to buy a business even though he lacked industry knowledge prior to purchasing. 

What is keeping you and your business from achieving exponential growth and results?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome Karen Brown, best-selling author of Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in your Personal and Professional Life.   Karen tackles critical topics in today's business environment and utilizes the powerful mechanism of the 'unconscious mind' where all learning, behaviors and growth happens.    

What is keeping your business from expanding and reaching new heights?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome back Eric Scroggins, author of the book Vision Blockers.  Eric is a professional keynote speaker, pastor, business consultant, and recognized business leader.  Eric has transformed organizations by creating exceptional performance through proven sales techniques, improving customer service, and helping employees engage more effectively.  

Could your business benefit from seeking out new, innovative strategies and practices?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome PJ Glassey a fitness gym owner since 1989 and an innovator of a unique workout system and a fat burning chocolate.  PJ explains how to be innovative so that you can stay on top of your industry.

What steps should you be taking when it comes to selling your company?  Gregory Kovsky is an expert on selling companies.  He has been the President of International Business Associates for the last 24 years.  Gregory has successfully negotiated the purchase & sale of over 300 privately held companies in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and more! With transactions completed involving almost every industry imaginable, Gregory explains what you should be doing when it comes to selling your business.   

Are you making the best real estate decisions personally and for your business?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome Louis Howard, Louis Howard brings 2 plus decades of housing experience in all disciplines of residential construction, development, finance, marketing and sales. His focus is on people, projects and profits. Affectionately known as” the billion dollar mind” by his peers and partners Louis Howard has closed over 1.2 billion dollars real estate deals.  Louis explains how his experience in various industries has helped him expand his business reach!   

Do you have a strategic plan that enables effective brand growth for your business? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome one of the founders and co-creative directors of RocketDog Communications, Michael Elliott.  He has spent the last 20 years leading creative teams and delivering award-winning work for numerous Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and everything between.  As a passionate mentor for young and innovative companies, Michael is an expert in developing a brand strategy. 

Are you effectively organizing your business and managing your success? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome Tao Ahmed, owner of Atlas Junk Removal.  His business works with commercial and residential clients to reduce and eliminate junk and debris from their properties and businesses, giving them one less thing to worry about.  Tao explains the importance of decluttering your business and decluttering your mind to perform at your highest potential.  

How can business owners set themselves apart from their competition? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome marketing expert, Steve Miller, author of Amazon's Bestseller "Uncopyable: How To Create An Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition."  Steve has been consulting clients from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 corporations since 1984 and discusses how to grow your business by achieving 'uncopyable superiority.'     

Do you have a successful business model specific to your industry?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome  gym owner, Alex Wasserman.  The former collegiate football player turned his passion for fitness into a business and has owned and operated Elite Fitness Bellevue for the past 10 years.  Alex explains the importance of having a successful business model in the gym industry.        

Want to know the secrets of owning businesses in different industries?  Blake is a lifelong entrepreneur-- from construction companies to franchisees, Blake has founded them all.  Blake Robbins and Partner Christina Robbins recently launched Hillstone Capital and have turned it into a multimillion dollar company in just over a year. 

Are you looking for effective ways to scale and expand your business? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome successful entrepreneur, Scott Swerland.  Scott is the CEO of SST Group LLC, a chain of 82 tanning salons and explains how small business owners can multiply their business model.      

What steps should you be taking when it comes to selling your home?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with real estate broker Matt Steel who also owns Intext Staging.  Matt and his team transform the seller's home with staging services and effectively speed up the buying process resulting in multiple offers for every home.  

Do you ever feel like you can be achieving more with your business but you're unable to figure out what needs to change?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Collin Henderson, creator and founder of Project Rise, a personal development platform to help individuals, teams, businesses, and schools perform at their very best. 

Are you looking for a new marketing solution to reach a wider audience?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Kevin Maude, founder and CEO of B47 Studios.  The Seattle based production company works side-by-side with their clients, enabling creativity, authenticity and effective story telling. 

In this episode, Mayumi and Aaron Muller sit down with Robin Barrow, creative director at Go Daddy.  Robin and his team support business owners of all industries, helping to take their companies to the next level using effective design and branding solutions. 

How important is brand engagement?  Is your company able to retain loyal customers?  In this episode, Mayumi Muller sits down with social entrepreneur, Bryan Jones, owner of an eco-friendly business and partner to a non-profit foundation.  Bryan discusses the benefits and challenges of owning a company that serves and supports society.

In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller sit down with Mike Raber who is a #1 Best Selling author on Amazon, wealth coach and speaker.  Mike has dedicated his life to helping small business owners design a business, establish a financial foundation to help them reach financial independence and determine what's truly important to them through empowerment, passion and purpose. 

Are you building a reputable brand? Is your brand being portrayed accurately on your social media platforms as well? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi welcome Kristy Petersen, co-owner of Seattle Models Guide.  In the last 30 years, there have been major changes in the fashion industry due to social media marketing and branding.  Find out how the fashion industry has changed due to the age of social media.  

Are you looking for a new, cost-effective way to increase qualified leads and drive customers to your business? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller welcome social media marketing experts, Ben, Brennan and Carter, who are the founders of ZIMA Marketing.  From Facebook to Instagram to Twitter to Google--ZIMA Marketing provides the ‘ins' and ‘outs' of every social media strategy and explains how every business can dominate social media platforms.

What would it look like to take your personal performance to the next level as a business owner?  Or to take your company's productivity to the next level?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with Performance Coach, Tom Matzelle, about the reasons why top performers have coaches and why you need one. 

Are you actively setting your company up for success? Do you know the direction your company is going and are you able to run multiple businesses effectively at the same time?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with expert entrepreneur, Michael Rogers, about how to position your company for the future.

How do you continue to successfully run your retail shop in the competitive world of e-commerce?  Don't be pushy--be positive and informative and teach your employees how to do the same!  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with Stewart Patey about how to transform your  Brick and Mortar's customer service to surpass the convenience of online shopping and continue to bring customers into your store.

How to you find great employees?  And how do you keep great employees once you find them?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with Mike Reynolds to help small business owners find and keep great employees.

What are the most common mistakes business owners make with their web sites?  Is it possible to dramatically increase the number of leads from your web site?  In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller chat with Matt Cail, owner of Super Charge Marketing and TEDx speaker, to help small business owners understand how to improve the conversion rate of their web sites.

How effective are you at sales? How effective are your employees at sales? The ability to make sales is the lifeblood of your business. If you can't make a sale, you won't have money coming into your business. In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with sales expert James Alberson on what it takes to increase your sales effectiveness.

How do you get your business to rank high on Google, Bing, and Yahoo? What about getting your business to show up first in Alexa, Siri, and Google Home? In this episode, lifestyle business owners Aaron and Mayumi Muller talk with Woody Hertzog, president of WormWood SEO, to demystify what it takes to get high search engine rankings.

What is it like to be a retail business owner today? How do you excel as a brick-and-mortar business in the age of Amazon and online shopping? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller interview Bill Johns, franchisee of Cartridge World, to discuss strategies to succeed in retail today as well as how business owners can save money on their printers and ink cartridges.

How is business credit different from personal credit? As a business owner, how do you build your business credit score so your business can get financed easily? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller interview David Murphy, CFO of Business Finance Services, to pull back the curtain on the mystery surrounding business credit. 

If your business has a $10,000 expense come due, would you rather pay for it using your precious cash, or pay for it using customers you wouldn't have had? In this episode, Aaron and Mayumi Muller interview Bob Bagga, President and CEO of BizX, to talk about barter, community currencies, and why business owners should consider using alternative forms of currency to strengthen their cash flow as well as their local communities.