What Thad Thinks (NOT Neel)

Welcome back to another episode of What Thad Thinks (Not Neel). Tune into as Thad and Neel explore the depths of social media companies, censorship and customer service tips! 

Welcome back to Episode 3 of What Thad Thinks (Not Neel) as they talk about Super Bowl Marketing Lessons, turning underperforming businesses into peak performers, and following gurus in your industry.  

Welcome back to What Thad Thinks (Not Neel) Episode 2 as we dive into the conversation of  Pricing, Priorities, and Artificial Intelligence and the fascinating world of business strategy, decision-making, and technology. 

Welcome to Season 2 of "What Thad Thinks (Not Neel).  Join us in our first episode as we dive into the sizzling hot topics of CosMc Drive Thru's brand launch, conquering market share amidst adversity, and the power of setting goals with actionable steps.  Get ready for insightful discussions that'll rev up your business mindset.  

Join Thad and Neel as they wrap up their first season.  Give a listen to what Thad thinks (not Neel) about Customer Service Plans, New GA Voting Law, & where you spend you time.  What could the future hold in store for the next season??

It's the episode we've all been waiting for: never before seen footage from Neel's time alone in the woods! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch: https://rb.gy/fwj24h

What do you do to reward your employees for good work? If the answer is just "give them a paycheck" you might be missing the mark! This week, Thad lays out eight ways to motivate your employees to keep them happy and in turn, more profitable for your business. Thad and (NOT) Neel unpack conspiracy theories a bit and work to determine what it is about them that seems to draw unsuspecting people in. And no, before you even ask, conspiracy theories aren't one of the eight ways to reward your employees.

We're just days away from the end of 2021, but before we wrap this year, Thad has some thoughts.

This week Thad sports a festive red beanie and thinks about, death rates, the 3 things that leaders do best, and The Rose Bowl.

In this episode, Thad thinks about the magic of the McRib, looking back at 2020, and employee morale. This week Thad is joined by special guest Jessica Johnsen, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Centers.

By now, we're all pretty much experts in having wrenches thrown in our plans during 2020. But what do you do in these times of uncertainty? Certainly, the answer is not to just slack off and not continue pushing forward toward our goal, right? Thad has some thoughts.

Planning for what would happen with your small business in the unlikely event something happens that would prevent you from continuing in you leadership position may not be high on your list of things to do as a business owner, but is definitely something you should think about and have a plan in place. This week Thad thinks about succession planning and breaks down what's important to consider.

This week Thad is joined by friends and customers Rochelle Kiner, with the Oxford School, and Aleta Mechtel, with Children of Tomorrow. Be relentless! Work hard! Surround yourself with people who push you to be more successful!

We sure do hope you had as much fun listening to last week's episode with listener questions as we had recording it! This week Thad (NOT Neel) thinks about the best way to assess the current state of your business and the steps you can take to get back on track.

Kathy Ligon, Founder and CEO of HINGE Brokers (www.hingebrokers.com), is kind of a big deal when it comes to all things involved on the buying and operating side of child care! She has a unique 30+ year background in educational operations and, early on, was named Financial Director for a growing educational organization and subsequently moved to COO, directing growth management and helping the company multiply from five to 125 sites operating in several different states. During this time, she gained a wealth of knowledge in growth strategy, target selection, pricing and negotiation, cultural analysis and post-closing integration tactics. Thad picks Kathy's brain on a wide variety of topics that will certainly be insightful to any small business owner in any field.

This week Thad has some thoughts on food, hospitality, and what he likes to see in good hospitality in any industry, childcare or otherwise. This is our last episode from remote and next week we're coming at you from the new Beans' Studio!

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Can you believe it's almost August? Last week Thad thought about the importance of having kids in a classroom during the school year and the potential negative side effects that come from virtual only learning. It's unfortunate that some school districts are opting for no in-person education in the fall, but the time for bemoaning that situation is over. Now is the time to get involved in your community and take this obstacle as an opportunity to make a difference. Thad is joined by Andy Sherrard, CEO and Co-Founder at O2B Kids (www.o2bkids.com), who sheds light into ways businesses can impact their communities.

This week Thad dives into branding and naming companies, specifically sports teams, in light of the new climate. Thad and Neel discuss the steps any company, brand or product need to take to assess their brand name. Thad ends the episode this week by sharing his thoughts on kids returning to school and the value of in-person education.

Are you giving your time and money to the political issues that are important to your business? In anticipation of Independence Day, Thad hosts special guests and lobbyists, Ellen and Bernard Reynolds of True North Strategies (http://www.truenorth-inc.com), to talk politics and how it impacts you, the small business owner.

This week, Thad thinks about treasure hunts, his love of paper newspapers, YouTube, and social media. Thad is joined by social media and marketing guru, Molly Petchel, of the HINGE Brokers' Team (https://www.hingebrokers.com); Thad and Molly discuss the importance of utilizing your company's social media presence and where to best spend your valuable time when marketing through social media platforms. How are you navigating your social media presence during this time in our world? Email us and let us know! info@betterbeansbranding.com

This week Thad is joined by special guest, Vernon Mason of Directors Leadership Solutions (https://directorsleadershipsolutions.com). Thad and Vernon talk about space pioneer Elon Musk and discuss how to best lead your employees right now and what it means to think big and position yourself as businesses begin to reopen. During Thad's lightning round, he urges Major League Baseball to get back on the field and also highlights the importance of writing things down. And although we're not (yet) sponsored by Pilot Pen, Thad gives a special shoutout to his personal favorite pen, Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pen!

During our second episode, Thad thinks about the effective (and not so effective) steps local business owners take in their marketing efforts. Jordan, Better Beans' Vice President of Design, stops by to talk design, Neel does some push-ups, and Thad reflects on how important it is to follow the Golden Rule right now. This episode is packed full of content you don't want to miss!

In this inaugural podcast episode, Thad thinks about the importance of having a current, well-designed company websites and speaks with Better Beans' Director of Brand Design & Creative, Ashley Walker, about the new Beans website launch. (Check out our new website at www.betterbeansbranding.com) Along the way, Neel may or may not have spelled a word incorrectly, a push-up challenge is proposed, and Thad thinks some other thoughts. To say this whole episode isn't a ride from start to finish would simply be untrue!

Times are uncertain in the world right now with COVID-19, but after we get back to a state of normalcy, every company will have taken one of only three routes: some will fail, some will survive, and others will come out stronger than ever!Join Thad as he delves into the actionable steps you can be taking right now to position your business to come out ahead.