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Fresh Sends created a personalized gifting experience that consumers love. Learn how to apply these strategies to your own business.For more on Fresh Sends and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.In this episode, Roz chats with John and Annabel from Middleton Nurseries - a passionate, family-run business that has been thriving since 1975. Known for their deep love of salvias, John and Annabel share the story of their nursery, from humble beginnings to becoming salvia specialists. The conversation delves into the unique qualities of salvias as cut flowers, the intricate process of breeding new varieties, and the joys and hurdles of running a seasonal, weather-dependent business. They also explore the pride that comes from maintaining a multi-generational business and the importance of community support in the gardening world.Key Takeaways:Middleton Nurseries has been a family-run nursery since 1975.Salvias have become popular for their versatility and vibrant blooms.Breeding new salvia varieties requires time, experimentation, and dedication.Proper growing conditions include good drainage and timely pruning.Echinacea is another rising star in the nursery alongside salvias.Weather significantly impacts the success of seasonal nursery operations.Community engagement and loyal customers are vital for small businesses.The family takes immense pride in their horticultural legacy.
In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., tackles the challenges of managing seasonal ups and downs in your business. From fluctuating cash flow to balancing tax planning and growth goals, Danielle shares actionable strategies to help you weather any season stress-free with KSA's framework. Whether you're an entrepreneur dealing with summer slumps, winter lulls, or unexpected expenses, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead. Learn how to identify seasonal trends, plan effectively, and keep your mindset strong, no matter what challenges the season you're in brings! Key Takeaways: Understanding Seasonality: Use your financial data to identify patterns of seasonal sales and profits by running a profit and loss report by month (covering at least 24 months) to spot trends. Types of Seasonality: There are different kinds of seasonality: the peaks and dips in sales revenue that are tied to the calendar or seasons, and the fluctuations caused by grouped expenses like subscriptions or annual costs. Preparation is Key: Build a cash reserve of 1-3 months of cash outlay. Save 25% of net income for taxes. Secure a line of credit during peak periods for added flexibility. Don't wait until you're in desperate need and are scrambling! Maximize Downtime: Slower seasons are the perfect time for strategic planning, professional development, system audits, and personal well-being. Strategies for Peak Seasons: Despite high cash flow, this is the time to avoid overspending and start saving for the off-season. Managing Your Debt Mindset: Overcoming the fear of debt allows you to stay adaptable and open to new approaches throughout the year, which opens your business up to growth and improvement opportunities. Topics Discussed: Client Case Study: Navigating Seasonality and Tax Challenges (00:01:09 – 00:03:57) Step 1 - Identifying Seasonality Trends (00:04:23 – 00:05:05) Step 2 - Identifying the Type of Seasonality (00:05:05 – 00:07:35) Step 3 - Preparing for Seasonality (00:07:35 – 00:15:15) Step 4 - Managing Your Debt Mindset (00:15:17 – 00:17:26) Resources: Cash Flow Worksheet | kickstartaccountinginc.com/cash Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc
In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., tackles the challenges of managing seasonal ups and downs in your business. From fluctuating cash flow to balancing tax planning and growth goals, Danielle shares actionable strategies to help you weather any season stress-free with KSA's framework. Whether you're an entrepreneur dealing with summer slumps, winter lulls, or unexpected expenses, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead. Learn how to identify seasonal trends, plan effectively, and keep your mindset strong, no matter what challenges the season you're in brings! Key Takeaways: Understanding Seasonality: Use your financial data to identify patterns of seasonal sales and profits by running a profit and loss report by month (covering at least 24 months) to spot trends. Types of Seasonality: There are different kinds of seasonality: the peaks and dips in sales revenue that are tied to the calendar or seasons, and the fluctuations caused by grouped expenses like subscriptions or annual costs. Preparation is Key: Build a cash reserve of 1-3 months of cash outlay. Save 25% of net income for taxes. Secure a line of credit during peak periods for added flexibility. Don't wait until you're in desperate need and are scrambling! Maximize Downtime: Slower seasons are the perfect time for strategic planning, professional development, system audits, and personal well-being. Strategies for Peak Seasons: Despite high cash flow, this is the time to avoid overspending and start saving for the off-season. Managing Your Debt Mindset: Overcoming the fear of debt allows you to stay adaptable and open to new approaches throughout the year, which opens your business up to growth and improvement opportunities. Topics Discussed: Client Case Study: Navigating Seasonality and Tax Challenges (00:01:09 – 00:03:57) Step 1 - Identifying Seasonality Trends (00:04:23 – 00:05:05) Step 2 - Identifying the Type of Seasonality (00:05:05 – 00:07:35) Step 3 - Preparing for Seasonality (00:07:35 – 00:15:15) Step 4 - Managing Your Debt Mindset (00:15:17 – 00:17:26) Resources: Cash Flow Worksheet | kickstartaccountinginc.com/cash Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I sat down to share some fun and actionable business ideas. We talk about job board ideas, one funny business idea, AI-generated family photos, and launching an automation agency using Zapier vs Make.com. We also discuss how we'd approach launching a seasonal home service business.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Highlights00:47 Viral Tweet Sparks Discussion on Remote Jobs for Introverts01:12 The Challenges and Opportunities of Job Boards01:51 Innovative Job Board Ideas Based on Personality Types02:05 Exploring Niche Job Boards and Their Potential04:17 Technology and Implementation of Job Boards07:48 Seasonal Business Opportunities: Halloween and Beyond20:18 The Emotional Impact of Fame21:02 Business Ethics and Unethical Ventures21:36 Family Picture Day Struggles22:30 AI in Photography: A Game Changer24:02 The Future of AI-Generated Family Photos29:43 Zapier vs. Make: Automation Tools Showdown38:16 AI's Role in Blue-Collar Jobs39:29 The Efficiency Revolution: AI in Diagnostics
250: What if your business was run like a juicy red strawberry stand, only in season in the summer? And the rest of the year was focused on planting the seeds, watering them, and nurturing them with enough sunlight to burst out of the ground? This is the beauty of seasonal working - or what I'm coining as wavy marketing. In this solo ep, I break down the components of wavy marketing, explaining how it allows for periods of high and low activity that align with personal energy levels and life's curveballs. This style of running my biz and marketing has allowed me to maintain a thriving business while prioritizing travel, relationships, and personal growth. If you're an entrepreneur or content creator seeking a more flexible and intuitive way to approach your marketing efforts, this episode is for you! Snippets: • ‘I believe I've personally confused consistency with frequency. I think I've also confused it with being prolific.' • ‘I consider what I do very wavy. So here's what I mean. Wavy marketing is essentially seasonal marketing. I like to work in seasonal cycles versus always on.' • ‘Why am I going to force myself to do these things that I don't like, just to say that I'm quote unquote marketing? I don't think that's good marketing if you don't like doing it. If your energy is being depleted and you hate doing it, and you're like, this f***ing sucks, I think people feel that energy.' • ‘Make a quadrant on a piece of paper and on the top left, write what I love and what I'm good at. On the right, write what I love and I'm bad at. On the bottom left, write what I hate and I'm good at. And what I hate and I'm bad at. Now, once you list all those things out, decipher where to put your energy, and the hate sections, the bottom, that should either be automated, delegated, or deleted.' Ready to decenter social media and focus on guest podcast spots to grow your visibility and revenue? Join PITCH PERFECT- we start Tuesday, Oct 15th. Connect with Chelsea: - Website - 1:1 Podcast Coaching - Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! - Instagram - Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats Pitch Perfect doors close next Monday, October 14th - grab your seat before we fill up! Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-my-non-expert-opinion/support
Kimi Chadwick chats with us about running a pumpkin patch without any farming experience! Kimi is the co-owner of Craven Farm, winners of the Best of Snohomish County two years in a row. She and her husband are incredibly savvy business owners who are utilizing vertical integration in nearly all aspects of their business, including a fleet of in-house concessions and floral design. It's no surprise that on the day of our interview, they closed on the purchase of Whitewall Brewing Company, a local brewery that had been considering shutting down. They will be able to breathe new life and energy into the brewery, while also expanding on their existing offerings by possibly bringing Whitewall Brewery to their farm. Kimi is smart, yet incredibly humble, and I absolutely love her and her husband's innovative business approach.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
NEW BUSINESS: How To Make A Seasonal Business Monthly On today's episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into some inspiring listener stories from across the globe. Deana from Cincinnati, Ohio, shares how our podcast sparked her to start a garland business focused on beautiful displays for mantels, doors, and staircases. She's already got orders lined up for Christmas but wants advice on making her business thrive year-round. We explore creative ways to diversify her offerings, from seasonal garlands for every holiday to customized decor for weddings and events. Plus, we discuss expanding her market with an online store, subscription services, and collaborations with local businesses. We also hear from Rahul in Pune, India, who has successfully launched a Diwali lights business but is eager to maintain sales after the festival season. We chat about ways to extend his product line into year-round decorative lighting, target new markets like corporate events, and even offer workshops to boost his brand. Tune in to learn how you can take a seasonal business idea and turn it into a sustainable, profitable venture that thrives all year long. And remember, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #JoinUpDots #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurTips
Welcome to Episode 197 of The Numbers Game. In this episode, we get tactical and break down how you can master the new fin year! We explore the importance of strategic planning and vision sharing with your team, leveraging technology and AI, improving customer relationships, and the need for regular budget check-ins to ensure you stay on track. Get intentional and have your best (fin) year yet!On this episode, we discuss:Planning and Strategy DaysBudgeting and Financial PlanningSeasonality and Sales CyclesLeveraging Technology in BusinessStreamlining Business with AILeveraging Technology for EfficiencyThe Importance of Real-Time DataCustomer Relationship ManagementThe Power of Google ReviewsCompliance and Risk ManagementProactive Financial PlanningCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.
In this week's solo episode I am sharing a small personal update about what's been happening in my world these past months! I share about my upcoming move and how I approach big life changes receptively. Hear about my recent social media cleanse, which was so medicinal but also brought up a lot of discomfort. I also share my perspective on ‘wintering' and taking slower seasons in business and why I approach my business as a seasonal entity.CONNECT WITH AMY: Amy's WebsiteAmy's InstagramGet in touchEXPLORE MY CONSTELLATION:My Constellation WebsiteMy Constellation Instagram
Today we're sharing a special episode from Think Big, Buy Small, the new podcast from Harvard Business School. Think Big, Buy Small explores an innovative approach to entrepreneurship: acquisition entrepreneurship with conversations exploring how to buy your own business, be your own boss, and get the financial benefits of your efforts through the approach of entrepreneurship through acquisition In this episode, HBS Professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff chat with Robin Kovitz, who purchased Baskits—now one of Canada's leading gift services companies—from its two retiring founders. Kovitz shares insights on her search process, investment criteria, and her perceptions of risk before and after purchasing Baskits. Listen to more episodes of Think Big, Buy Small wherever you get your podcasts.
Stacy Maxon serves as the CMO at Fireside RV Rental, where she orchestrates marketing strategies, content creation, and public relations initiatives. In her pivotal role, Stacy has been instrumental in propelling Fireside to become a flourishing RV rental management franchise nationwide. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Stacy wears multiple hats as a podcast host and author, generously sharing insights and anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey and personal RV travels. Alongside her husband, Stacy co-owns an RV rental, repair, and storage business in upstate New York, further enriching her experience in the industry. Podcast: www.rvrentalsecrets.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/stacyemaxon Newsletter: www.firestarternewsletter.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity Connect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connect Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The RV Entrepreneur is presented by RV Life – Tools that Make Camping Simple https://rvlife.com You May Also Like: The RV Life Podcast https://podcast.rvlife.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rve/message
In this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, Chef Lara Norman, a talented private chef and the founder of Euphoria shares her journey and talks about her unique approach to creating immersive dining experiences for her clients. Chef Lara's artistic background and inspiration from theater and circus performances shine through in her innovative approach to food. Tune in to learn Chef Lara's passion for creating magical dining experiences and how her unconventional style sets her apart in this industry.Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/euphoria-redefining-dining-experience-with-art-and-soul/id1648363134?i=1000655575673Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S86Y5D6rmpFNO56tgkK63Youtube https://youtu.be/DfO76IdI1EQSeeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?Email me at hannes@privatechef.ccJoin our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinusLet's stay connected to get the latest updates, tips, learning resources, and job opportunities:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/Twitter https://twitter.com/JHenncheFacebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefccYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheConnect with Chef Lara NormanLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-norman-18a971203/?originalSubdomain=uk Website https://euphoriabylaranorman.com/Time Stamps00:00:35 - Cooking with Emotion00:01:16 - Creative Inspiration00:06:24 - Choosing a Venue00:07:12 - Seasonal Business and Work-Life Balance00:09:26 - The Role of Intuition and Visualization00:10:09 - Manifestation and Hard Work00:11:29 - Learning from Disappointments00:13:23 - Combining Passions and Creating Unique Experiences00:14:46 - Building a Passionate Team00:16:28 - Creative Process and Menu Development00:18:07 - Creating Emotional Connections Through Food00:19:06 - Making Guests Comfortable with Uncomfortable00:20:24 - Attracting Like-Minded Clients00:21:10 - Incorporating Music and Sound00:22:48 - The Challenges of Business Ownership00:26:00 - Delegating and Team Trust00:27:24 - Leadership vs. Boss Mentality00:28:27 - The Intangible Aspects of SuccessSound Bites"I cook with my heart and soul, which I believe are the main ingredients to success.""When I first started in the Michelin star kitchen, for me, I had to unlearn what I've learned.""People who have big minds and believe the impossible is possible are the kind of people you want to brainstorm with.""We have to believe ourselves because if we don't believe ourselves, no one else will. So we just got to follow that gut."#theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #yachtchef #chef #culinary #culinaryjourney #immersivedin
Welcome to the I Do Wedding Marketing Podcast! On this episode of the podcast host Nina Addeo discusses the importance of consistent marketing, even as a seasonal business. Join Nina May 9th at the Click to Convert virtual summit! Get your free ticket: https://ido--inkpotcreative.thrivecart.com/c2c-all-access-pass/662e932ce7731/ Follow Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idoweddingmarketing/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nina-addeo/message
Jim is the founder, owner, operator of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, a fall destination for many families in the Bay Area and a well -known agritourism enterprise in Sonoma County. Jim is a member of 4 -H, which promotes positive youth development, mentorship, and education, and FFA, the Future Farmers of America, an organization that encourages leadership in agriculture.Not only does he run an incredibly successful pumpkin patch, but he is also in charge of managing over 800 acres of other land. His pumpkin patch has been featured in countless media, including Sonoma Magazine, KQED, Time Out, and was named as one of the top three pumpkin patches in the United States by the New York Times. Send us a Text Message.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.If you have a comment, a question you wish I'd asked, an idea for an episode or want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you! For inquiring guests, please keep in mind that this podcast is for the benefit of listeners and I am not interested in any “puff pieces.” Thank you for understanding!Feel free to send me a message through my website, or through LinkedIn.A diary of episodes are posted on Instagram atHow I Built My Small Business.
In this special episode, join me, Anne, and my husband Mark as we co-host a journey down memory lane, reflecting on the origins and evolution of San Francisco Holiday Lighting, Inc, a full-service holiday lighting and decor installation company. Mark, with a background in carpentry, and myself, formerly a sales representative for a nationwide oral and body care company, share the story of how we built our business.Tune in for valuable insights as we reminisce on the lessons learned during our path to netting seven figures annually, all within the dynamic world of holiday lighting - a business that only operates for six months a year.Article mentioned in the podcast:San Francisco Chronicle MagazineSubscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.If you have a comment, a question you wish I'd asked, an idea for an episode or want to say get in touch, I'd love to hear from you! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for the benefit of listeners and I am not interested in any “puff pieces.” Thank you for understanding!I would love to hear from listeners - what you like, how I can improve, and if there are any businesses you are curious to know more about. Please get in touch by sending me a message through my website.Anne McGintyUpcoming episodes are posted on Instagram atHow I Built My Small Business.
Welcome back to The M3 Podcast, today we have Jordan Adams. Jordan decided from a young age, exactly what he wanted to do in life, everyone around him said he'd grow out of it, and that it would never work, but now Jordan owns one of the largest Drive through light shows in the Mid-West, all that and more on The M3 Podcast!Follow Us Here! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mossmarketinggroup/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MossMarketingGroupWebsite - https://www.mossmarketinggroup.com/#Marketing #Business #Podcast
This week, we're talking about Capricorn vibes, business planning with the seasons, and when the best time to launch during winter 2024 is. Talking points: Leaning into the introverted stability of Capricorn Trying something new in Aquarius Vibin' in Pisces Want to learn more about what I do or book an Energy Profiles Reading? Head to https://meganwinkler.com for more info!
Ever wondered how to keep a seasonal business profitable year-round? Charlie Weiss, owner of Jummy, an organic hot cocoa company has it figured out. Find out how you can leverage slow periods for business growth and why customer loyalty is essential to your success during the high and low seasons. And because this is our last episode this season, you'll also get to hear from experts from previous episodes who'll be expanding on some of the tips Charlie points out, like making sure you stay up to date with your customer journey and figuring out your cash flow.—(6:23) Charlie reveals the seasonal customer journey of his business(15:33) The importance of forecasting when figuring out cash flow in a seasonal business(17:10) How to prepare for and take advantage of the slower season —Click HERE to leave us a message!By submitting your voicemail, you're granting us permission to use the recording in episodes of This is Small Business. Please note, voicemails will not receive direct responses. For help with other questions to Amazon unrelated to this show, you can reach out to Amazon's customer service team at amazon.com/contact-us.
Do you run a seasonal business or thought about opening one? Or maybe you've wondered if you should franchise your seasonal home services business. If these thoughts have crossed your mind, today's episode is for you. Our guest today is Michael Moorhouse, and he is the president of Mosquito Shield, which has nearly 400 locations around the country. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Take the leap into franchising.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://moshield.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Follow our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoorhouse/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosquito-shieldABOUT OUR GUEST:Michael Moorhouse is president of Mosquito Shield, America's trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service and one of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States. With a proven track record in sales, marketing and business development, he was instrumental in transforming Mosquito Shield from an innovative local service provider to the leading mosquito and tick control franchise brand. Michael's expertise and extensive experience help him consistently build high-performance franchise teams through leadership, policies and procedures and accountability. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.
Just off the coast of Portland, Maine, in the Casco Bay lies Great Diamond Island, the home of Crown Jewel, a unique dining hotspot where you are sure to make new friends and memories while you delight in the chef's creative twists on seafood standards and truly smashing cocktails. A 20-minute ferry or water taxi ride will get you there, but you'll definitely need a reservation. This gem is open Memorial Day to Columbus Day and offers an intimate dining setting, with 35 seats, in what was long-ago a Blacksmith's shop.Crown Jewel's creator and owner, Alex Wight, has had a longstanding passion for creating memorable dining experiences; she has made this her life's work. As we discuss, after studying at the Institute for Culinary Education, Alex received hands-on training in the kitchens of some of the most renowned restaurants in New York and San Sebastian, Spain. Hardwired for entrepreneurship, she knew early on that she wanted to bring her creative visions to life with her own restaurant. As with many entrepreneurial journeys, getting to and succeeding on Great Diamond Island has not been easy. Alex learned to be a resilient and creative problem solver from her mom. Her unflappable demeanor continues to serve her well. We discuss the challenges of owning and operating a seasonal restaurant on an island with a limited water supply, making friends with neighbors, and launching a “boatside” service during the pandemic. We get Alex's impressions on how the restaurant business has evolved during her career with respect to diversity and equity. Finally, Alex shares her thoughts on labor shortages and environmental sustainability in the industry. Episode Links and ResourcesCrown JewelThese Maine restaurants are making the extra effort for the environment, Tim Cebula, Portland Press Herald, June 11, 2023.The 18 Essential Maine Restaurants, Kate McCarty, Eater.com, July 21, 2022.Saved From the Flames, Ready for Love, Sandy Keenan, The New York Times, August 27, 2014Fabulous Femmes at Flanagan's Table, Karen Watterson, The Maine Mag, November 2016.Support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing!Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Audio Blocks.Technical Podcast Support by: Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.© 2023 Silver Linings Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to the Channel, Here I'll share my Podcast, Benevolent Business, as full episodes (uploaded Tuesdays) and shorts bursting with value from Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Founders, Extraordinary people & Ordinary People that have achieved extraordinary accolades. In addition, I'll be diving into Business problems from you (my audience) to give my hot takes on how to resolve them, so get in touch if you want me to give a take on your business challenge. I'm passionate about business and love to discuss it, I want to learn more and share my knowledge. If you enjoy the content, Subscribe, if you dont.... Subscribe. Thanks, Hayden
I had a dance teacher say, “If you can't fix it, feature it!” As a studio owner, you may experience a slower season. (actually a lot of businesses feature “slower months.”) So how can we feature our business well with SEO during our slower month(s)? Do you have products or services that maybe don't get the lime light? But the thought of not carrying them in your studio would be out of the question. THIS is what you can feature in your SEO so that those key words are coming up at the right time and place for your potential clients, making those slower months, well - less slow. In todays episode I share exactly what happened in my brick and mortar studio to spark this conversation and give a few other examples of what you can do to amp up revenue in your local brick and mortar. Rebel Women Mastermind - Don't let the long summer daze put your business in a daze. Use your summer to uplevel and create even more momentum for your fall season. 90 days for $97. Did you love today's podcast?
Seasonal Business Tips During Inflation Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over a one minute investment every day for a lifetime of results. It is a bit of a tricky challenge if you're a business because this is your peak time, during the summer in New Jersey has a tremendous amount of seasonal businesses that come out and are doing the fairs and you know or the summer or the lake region attractions. And so they have to make their money during this time. And so it is the repeat visit that's going to help. And so when you sell something to a consumer, you have to market and sales expenses in order to do that. And now it's of sell the second thing, there is a marketing and sales expense. However, if you go back to the bundling that I mentioned, where you can sell the multiple things, you eliminate the sales and marketing expense from that second product. The next thing that you do is when somebody leaves, and they're exiting from your attraction or your place of business, you give them a coupon to–for a savings when they come back. Right, encourage that second visit, encourage that third visit. And the other thing that you can do is if you are in a community where there are other businesses, team up with your non competitive businesses, and offer coupons and discounts to your neighbor business as they leave so if I go into your breakfast restaurant, and luncheonette that's not open for dinner. As I leave you give me a coupon to come back for breakfast there. But you also give me a coupon to go to the dinner restaurant that's right next door, and they'll do the same. And so that's a cooperative way, where by lowering our sales and marketing expense, we can still do well even by offering that discount. Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.
The podcast episode features a Rad Air Complete Car Care facility tour in Strongsville, Ohio. Carm speaks with Mike Munger, the location's franchisee, and the franchisor Andy Fiffick. We discuss the design of the facility, the number of bays and technicians, and the types of services offered. They also mention the company's reputation for being able to fix cars that other shops cannot. The conversation shifts to the importance of building a strong company culture, providing employees with a shower and a full kitchen. They also tour the service advisor area and office, discussing the shop's busy schedule and the various seasons that bring in different types of business. The episode highlights the importance of staying up-to-date and providing excellent customer service in the automotive industry. Watch Full Video Episode HERE Designing the Facility (00:00:17) The design of the facility, including the number of bays and technicians, and how they designed the facility from the ground up. Fixing Cars that Other Shops Cannot (00:05:03) How their company has carved out a niche in the community by fixing cars that other shops cannot and how they have a reputation for being able to fix any car. Franchise history (00:06:47) The history of Rad Air Complete Car Care and how it became a franchisor. Employee culture (00:10:27) The importance of treating employees like family and providing them with amenities such as showers and a kitchen. Booking Schedule (00:12:59) Mike Munger mentions that they are generally booked a week out, but currently only a couple of days due to the slower season. Seasonal Business (00:13:20) The three busy cycles of the business: winter, driving season, and summer. They also mention that they have not had a winter or spring yet, which affects their business. Evolution of Business Model (00:17:07) How their business model evolved from being a radiator and air conditioning shop to a complete car care service, adding tires, hybrids, and EVs to their services. They also mention how they had to pivot to stay relevant in the market. Thanks to our Partner, Dorman Products. Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that put owners and technicians first. Take the Dorman Virtual Tour at www.DormanProducts.com/Tour Connect with the Podcast: -Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider -All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books -Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom -Buy Me a Coffee:
In this episode Misty discusses how seasonal businesses can operate profitably all year long. She is joined by Tarek Hossain, owner of Double Space Moving and Storage to discuss his strategies for running a successful seasonable business and tips for people who are moving to avoid moving scams.
In this week's First $1,000 segment, we hear from Holly the Hula Hoop Hustler. She's now earning up to $2,000/month selling hula hoops on Amazon. But what about her first $1,000—how did she make that happen, and what did she learn? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
If you're not trying to be Jeff Bezos selling Christmas trees (his original business), you still might want a business that only operates one part of the year. In that situation, when is the best time to start ramping up? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
You need to get the word out about your products and services. In this episode of the PaintEd Podcast Torlando Hakes talks to Eric Fozz about the painting business and how it's affected by different seasons. They discuss that it's especially hard during this time of the year and how to deal with the forthcoming risk. Torlando asks all the contractors what are you doing to market your business now? Should you be doubling down on ad spending or doubling down on your time? Watch the full episode for more! Watch the episode on PCA Overdrive PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Try our 30-day, free trial; $5.99/mo after. Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play. Become a PCA member
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Every business experiences an ebb and flow but seasonal businesses experience these all the more.In this mini episode, Simone shares how you can understand your business better to keep your seasonal business.Ready to be more confident in your sales and marketing strategies? Join the waitlist today on Startup Profit Accelerator: https://www.cbmnetwork.com/courses/spa.Connect with us on Instagram @cannabisbusinessminds @businesswithsimone.Have any feedback? Shoot us an email at simone@cannabisbusinessminds.com.Support the show
Would you like to make a full year's income in only part of that time? Would you like to take time off during the holidays? Even though the idea of a seasonal business might seem a little scary at first, there are definitely benefits. Joining us on the podcast this week is one of our franchise partners, Stephanie Ruby with Mosquito Hunters. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into what makes this franchise so awesome as well as what it means to own a seasonal business. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 About Stephane and her background in franchising 5:31 About Mosquito Hunters, who they are, what they do, and who their customers are 12:54 What the owner's role looks like 16:14 The real benefits of owning a seasonal business 21:13 The incredible franchise support offered in the areas of marketing and more 27:34 The culture and what makes Mosquito Hunters unique and fun 30:14 How to get in touch with FranCoach Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Schedule a call https://meetings.hubspot.com/tim17 Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/ Mosquito Hunters website https://mosquitohunters.com/ Interested in franchise ownership? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it. Sign up for our email newsletter at FranCoach.net Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at info@francoach.net Follow FranCoach: Twitter: twitter.com/FranCoach4U Facebook: facebook.com/francoach4u/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
Different times of year can bring new service opportunities, so long as a vended laundry is willing to change with the seasons. Multi-store owner Omer Khan explains.
Greg Kitzmiller is an expert on how to retire and live as an expat in Panama. He shares everything he knows in his book “2 Retire In Panama: Adventures Of A Young Retired Couple.” Greg and his wife Jen did their due diligence and research before taking the plunge toward retirement in Panama. He shares his ongoing research in a weekly newsletter, providing updates to a growing community of people who are considering retirement in Panama. I venture to say that his book and newsletter are also very helpful to the digital nomad crowd, as younger people are looking into location independence. Living as an expat in Panama myself, I can atest that Greg's book is packed full of useful content. You can find Greg's book and newsletter at 2RetireInPanama.com. In this conversation we cover Greg and wife Jen's research and exploration of Panama, the post publishing challenges of marketing the book, his plans for paid content related to retiring and living in Panama, and the creative motivation behind his next book. Greg is a super nice guy. I've enjoyed working with him on his website and newsletter. I have also enjoyed getting to know him a little better through this conversation and random meetings about town in the Coronado beach area. Please enjoy my chat with Greg Kitzmiller. Mentioned in this Episode 2RetireInPanama.com El Hombre de La Mancha Books & More Related Episodes Expat Life and Business in Panama–Cynthia Lehman (E10) Running a Seasonal Business with Gretchen Bell (Ep 20) Consumer Health, Animal Welfare and Environmental Stewardship – Jacqueline Bedke, Tierra Mia Oganicos (Ep 37) WordPress Security Begins With Understanding Common Vulnerabilities – Beto Rubio (Ep 34) Visit MorningTempo.com/Podcast for related links, episode transcripts and past guests. Sign up for the Morning Tempo email newsletter at MorningTempo.com Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter and Instagram @MorningTempo on Facebook and YouTube
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A provincial rebate for tourism operators who close in the winter is hurting municipal coffers in Victoria County by as much as 140 thousand dollars. Leanne MacEachen is CAO for Victoria County. She says the Provincial policy that gives seasonal businesses a tax rebate, amounts to a disincentive, to extend the tourism season.
Marketing Matter's Annual Black Friday Special. Guests include: Rebecca Welch, Senior Brand Manager of Seasonal Business at Butterball, the iconic Turkey Brand on their 40th anniversary and Butterball's Turkey-Talk Line Melanie Fish, Head of Public Relations at Expedia Brands on Expedia's first Black Friday campaign/Travel Trends
What should be taken into account when budgeting for a seasonal business? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
What should be taken into account when budgeting for a seasonal business? George Diab, CEO of GAS Accounting, answers this entrepreneurial question
A listener writes herself into a personalized letter business that earns $17,000 in three weeks. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
Do you feel like you're stuck in a feast or famine cycle in your biz? If you answered yes, today's episode is for you! Today's guest, Brandee Gaar has created and scaled 3 six-figure businesses in the event industry. So, it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about navigating seasonality. Listen in as Brandee shares the mindset shifts and the strategies that helped her take control of her business finances so she could stop scraping by in the summers (when her industry slowed down) and start thriving all year long. Connect with Brandee: Website | https://www.brandeegaar.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brandeegaar Connect with Danielle: Website | https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct
Do you feel like you're stuck in a feast or famine cycle in your biz? If you answered yes, today's episode is for you! Today's guest, Brandee Gaar has created and scaled 3 six-figure businesses in the event industry. So, it's safe to say she knows a thing or two about navigating seasonality. Listen in as Brandee shares the mindset shifts and the strategies that helped her take control of her business finances so she could stop scraping by in the summers (when her industry slowed down) and start thriving all year long. Connect with Brandee: Website | https://www.brandeegaar.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brandeegaar Connect with Danielle: Website | https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct
Do you love teaching in-person cooking classes but you're also interested in creating your online cooking class business?Here to share with us how she created her hybrid culinary business is Cooking Class Business School alum, Fallon Bader. This episode is our second “student spotlight“ where I feature CCBS alumni who have made incredible transformations in their culinary business. I can't wait for you to hear Fallon's story!Fallon is the owner of The Sprouting Kitchen, a company that hosts hands-on cooking classes on local farms, in health clinics, and online. She is a registered dietitian who is passionate about supporting and growing local, sustainable food systems.In this interview, Fallon is sharing how adding a digital side to her business allowed her to transition quickly during the pandemic. She's also chatting with us about her experience inside CCBS and how the knowledge and support she received through the program helped her elevate her business (and prices!)If you love teaching in-person classes but are still curious about how to grow your online classes, this episode is for YOU. Press play now!SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW:Did you learn something new? Would you love to hear more stories from CCBS alum? Help The Experiential Table grow by giving this show a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!HELPFUL LINKS:Connect with Fallon on InstagramLearn more about The Sprouting KitchenJoin The Experiential Table Facebook groupRead the Episode TranscriptSay hello to me on Instagram
How have restaurants in tourist economies adapted to meet the challenges of operating (or not) during a pandemic? Before considering COVID, these businesses face a number of struggles unique to seasonal populations - challenges finding staff, housing staff, and catering to a fluid, changing customer base that increases tenfold during the season. For an already challenging industry, adding a global pandemic is a death knell unless operators get inventive.
"I had to plan ahead in terms of if I will be selling this business. I need to make sure that my business is not only on Etsy and Amazon because I don't believe it looks good if you want to sell a business to only have online stores and you don't own the customers, you don't have their email, it's not your customer base. It's Etsy's or Amazon's customers. I wanna grow my customer base so that I'm able to make those plans if I need to at some point, like selling this business."–Maria Laurin, Founder of Willow and Bee and Host of the Handmade CEO podcastIn this episode, Ben Schneider and Maria Laurin talk about how to start and grow a niche product on Etsy and Amazon, the operational side of a seasonal business, the challenges of growing a small business as a solopreneur and a full-time parent, and the #1 breakthrough moment that increased her sales.EPISODE NOTES:Maria Laurin is a small business owner and a podcaster. She specializes in creating and selling faith-based jewelry and has been podcasting since February 2020. She created her jewelry business, Willow and Bee, while her kids were in school. She later had to learn how to juggle the transition into homeschooling while still growing her business. She's currently selling her products at a national retail store Von Maur, Etsy, and Amazon Handmade. Although her niche is very seasonal, she has come to enjoy the break that this gives her. During her off-season, she's able to pursue helping others through her podcast–the Handmade CEO.Social media works differently for different niches. For Maria Laurin, her time and energy are put more into face-to-face business communications advantages. Although her business operates online on Etsy and Amazon, she also sells locally to a craft store for a very specific niche and season. Tune in to find out exactly how she scaled her small business and turned it into a profitable venture!MARIA LAURINLinks:To find out more about Maria Laurin, click the following links:Website | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | LinkedInPODCAST>Listen to the "Handmade CEO" podcast: https://handmadeceo.com/category/handmade-ceo/STORE: 10% OFF with code POD10 on Willow and Bee!>BUY here: https://www.willowandbee.com/>For inquires, contact: willowandbee@gmail.comCONNECT WITH US!>Ben Schneider: Instagram | Website>Business and Lifestyle Legends Podcast: Follow on IG @bllpodcastcom>For more information and to explore other episodes, click here. We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a rating and review below!BEN SCHNEIDER COACHING: Reach the next level with your company with the help of a professional marketing strategist, CLICK HERECalling ALL entrepreneurs and online talents! --check out the NEW job search platform Jobmofy.com to upgrade your business!For questions or inquiries, EMAIL: hello@bllpodcast.com
Maximizing Your Seasonal Business Do you have a seasonal business? Looking for ideas on how you can maximize your sales and profits? There are three crucial things to look at. You will want to make sure you have the funds to cover your slower months as a top priority. Your next priority is to ensure you are as profitable as possible on the sales you do. It might not be a matter of finding new customers as much as it is, getting the existing customer average ticket up. There is only so much you can do when you are a max capacity, so let's discuss some ideas on how to make the most of your seasonal business. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners ~~ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS ** 6 Stages of a Small Business ** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement ** Knowing Your Business Numbers ~~~ FREE GUIDES / TOOLS ** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income ** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement ** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business ~~~ COURSES *** Understanding Your Business Numbers *** Start a Local Small Business ~~~ Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you) **Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities! WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!
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You'll learn from an entrepreneur that turned his creative outlet into a full-time, consistent business. Glade Optics builds premium goggles and helmets for committed skiers and snowboarders. For more on Glade Optics and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/glade-optics-seasonal Tune in to learn The most valuable activities when starting a business on the side Why they never make their emails look like emails from big companies and brands How they are shifting from a highly seasonal business into a more consistent year long business model
Owning a seasonal business has challenges but is possible. Learn how Modern Christmas Trees operates as well as its touching backstory. Read the blog post here: https://smarthustle.com/modern-christmas-trees/ YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/32viX5k Subscribe today for weekly tips: https://ramonemail.com/ Follow Smart Hustle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smarthustlemag Follow Ramon Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamonRay
The Perfect Seasonal Business Many years ago, Don and I got to interview Blake Smith from The Decor Group (Christmas Decor, Nite Time Decor. At the Décor Group...Franchising is their business. Since that interview, the organization has grown significantly. Christmas decorating offers individuals and businesses the ability to generate significant revenues during a time that is traditionally slow for many seasonal businesses. The Christmas Decor franchise opportunity provides seasonal businesses the ability to offset their fixed overhead costs and maintain their key employees all year around. The majority of their almost 300 franchisees nationally were operating a seasonal business when they came to Christmas Decor. They had no prior decorating experience, but they understood what it means to work hard to grow a successful business. Each one found that Christmas Decor was the perfect seasonal business to expand their revenues.
Josh Trees started We Hang Christmas Lights, a Christmas light installation business, in 1997 for residential and commercial clients in Temecula, California. By the third year of his business, he hit a net profit of right around $138,000, and to this day, his business continues to enjoy the benefits of incredibly fast growth. In this episode, we talked about marketing, business strategy, recruitment, seasonal businesses...
Josh Trees started We Hang Christmas Lights, a Christmas light installation business, in 1997 for residential and commercial clients in Temecula, California. By the third year of his business, he hit a net profit of right around $138,000, and to this day, his business continues to enjoy the benefits of incredibly fast growth. In this episode, we talked about marketing, business strategy, recruitment, seasonal businesses...
Seasonality plays an important role in many businesses' annual plans, as it often helps predict the ebb and flow of sales. But with the current state of the world, certain guaranteed seasonal boosts are less likely to come to fruition. We sit down with three business owners to discuss how they're preparing for these unexpected changes. Featuring Suzanna Cameron, owner of Stems Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY; Kim Moistner-Bartlett, Kona Ice Franchise Owner and Chief Learning Officer; and Beau Coan, Chief Operations Officer of Papa Noel Christmas Trees in Texas.
Catering to some of Muskoka's finest waterfront properties has not been the easiest road to success. In-fact, relatively seasonal work, remote projects that are often on islands, and a small rural population of people to attract, recruit and retain employees make Kevin's business one of the more unique in the green industry. The vast majority of their landscape projects are centered on Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph, and if you live in that area, they've probably worked on your lake property too. Experienced crews operate together in their specialty areas such as hardscape and stone installation, gardens and planting, lighting and irrigation, property maintenance, and caretaking. And their clients appreciate the complete landscape experience they offer from the first conceptual drawing to the first sunset in your Muskoka chair.13 years later, in the landscaping business, and Muskoka Landscapers owns the lion share of work within the Muskoka area and is in a position to work with select customers who appreciate the company's attention to detail and quality craftsmanship at every level. Throughout this episode, Stanley Genadek pokes and prods Kevin to share some of his experiences in operating what is mostly a seasonal business, how he manages his cashflow, and retains his employees. They also get into the details and processes in how Muskoka Landscapers have grown and managed their growth since 2007.
Recently I overheard a coach saying that her business had been doing well and then over the last two months everything came to an abrupt halt.Prospects weren’t showing up. People stopped opening emails and engaging on social media. And her income slowed way down.She was ready to give up on her business. And I thought to myselt, “Don’t do that! Instead accelerate and expand your efforts to attract ideal clients.”Hearing her anxiety made me remember when I was a new coach. But here’s what I realized down the road. That daily pain I felt about fluctuations in my business came down to one mistake …Taking things personally instead of responding strategically.Do you know what I mean? If you are feeling blown around in the wind and like you have no control over your coaching business, it’s time for a mindset shift.You Control Your Results in Your Coaching BusinessHere’s the truth … you do have control over your business. Yes, you may need to may small incremental adjustment to help your coaching business thrive, but YOU hold the controls for the most part.Think about it … You control how often and how effectively you’re getting in front of your target audience. This is the first place to look if you’re not earning enough as a coach. You control your fees, what value you deliver and can even have a significant influence over how attracted your audience is to what you offer.If you haven’t heard it already, I have a whole series called Coaching Business Checkup with 9 episodes that go step by step into the most strategic things you can do before you launch your coaching business.There’s also a downloadable self-assessment to test what’s working and what’s not working in your coaching business. Find that series at prosperouscoach.com/checkupThe Seasons of Your Coaching BusinessAll that said, there is one thing you can’t control. You cannot control a seasonal slow down. But you can shift your mindset about how you respond it and even plan for it.Depending on your target audience and the flow of their lives there may be a few times each year when paying clients will be less likely to hire you.Typical slow down times relate to the school year:· Spring break· Late summer· Christmas and New YearsAnd then there’s events like major elections, such as the Presidential election coming up in the US.Short-term stress leading up to and just beyond an election may mean people are less grounded to make big decisions. The stock market often dips then as well.But don’t think that long-term stress has the same effect. It does not. That’s why I don’t recommend that you hold off on launching your business or that you let it lapse during the pandemic.Recently, I published an episode called Should You Launch Your Coaching Business at a Better Time. Find that at prosperouscoach.com/91. Give it a listen because there’s more insight in there about how we fool ourselves into thinking certain times aren’t good for running a coaching business.How Can a Smart Coach Respond to Seasonal Slow Downs?Plan both practically and emotionally for these slower times.Find more Show Notes here.
This week, we talk about how Rick is preparing for his busy season which starts in November
Hey Podcast Fam! Excuse my poor British accent. I used to live in England and thought I would give it my best shot since we had Tom Snogles of Sun Power Lawn Care and Gainesville Holiday Lights on the show! :) Tom's team found a unique way to offset the time of the year when the grass isn't growing that much... Installing holiday lights! We talk about working in a very seasonal business. We hear the protocol that Tom set in place for his team due to COVID-19. Have you seen articles about people putting up holiday lights during this unprecedented time? We have! So, we find out from Tom whether or not people are actually putting up holiday lights and so much more! Connect with Tom and his businesses at https://sunpowerlawncare.com/ and https://gainesvilleholidaylights.com/ -------- Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses. During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of the WHOA GNV podcast. https://www.whoagnv.com/whoa-gnv-shop/gift-card-coronavirus If you can’t donate at this time we ask you to support our podcast in other ways - tune into our Coronavirus Session episodes, share the podcast with friends, or leave us a review! We hope you all remain safe and healthy. Thank you to all of our listeners and sponsors for allowing us to bring you businesses and individuals that make you go WHOA! CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT for our show? Nominate them here! https://www.whoagnv.com/nominate-a-guest/ Join us on the journey and listen on... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast/id1381002391?mt=2&i=1000410719480 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whoagnv/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vZ0Bg4FJmdx3VPKg4ehMf?si=2ET-VhjXRtqIDUTp_Dau7w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whoa-gnv-podcast/support
Social media marketers understand the benefits that come with keeping a consistent social media feed. But what if your business is seasonal? Should you still be posting during your off season? Listen as Amber and Lacey from Spry deliberate Facebook Marketing For Your Seasonal Business.
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In this episode I speak with Gretchen Bell. She and her husband are doing a second act in their career as expats in Loreto, Mexico. Their venture involves real estate and a wine bar. We talk about the wanderlust idea that took them from California to Mexico, working with local artisans and the careful planning of a seasonal business. Gretchen is a veteran of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate world. In recent years, she and her husband fell in love with Loreto, Mexico. While it wasn’t all planned out, now they own rental property and a charming historical building in downtown Loreto - the new location of Gitano’s Wine Bar. Episode Highlights We start the episode by talking about how Gretchen came to start working in Mexico and go on to discuss: How the idea of a wine bar came from their early dating days The process of sourcing local wine The challenges of importing products Creating a strong customer experience Designing the WOW factor into your business Managing staffing for seasonal businesses Their approach to financing Gitano’s Key Points No matter the business - prioritize your customer experience above everything. Careful planning is key with seasonal businesses. Know your needs in terms of product sourcing and staffing.
Nikita Kuimov and Anastasia Klimova-Kuimova are the founders of Smena Station, a company that offers a new standard of living and productivity for those who work remotely. They have several network hubs located in countries like Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Montenegro, Portugal, Russia, USA, Malta, and Thailand. During this episode, Nikita and Anastasia will share how they created a global community with digital nomads. Find out the ways this platform can benefit you to better live, work and relax with others. Learn behind the scenes insight like how they promote a new project, structure the framework, manage multiple locations, and find work during the low season. Links: SmenaStation.com NomadSummit.com Nomadsummit.com/insurance Time Stamps: 01:27 - What does Smena & why Weligama, Sri Lanka 06:05 - Being mindful and preserving the local culture 14:59 - Creating a global community with like-minded people 21:14 - Traveling and living in the seasons 24:25 - “You can not spend more than 30 days straight on a beach doing nothing” - Anastasia 25:41 - The benefits of a seasons business and winter traveling 31:22 - Embracing the diversity of a coworking villa vs. Remote Year 34:53 - The pros and cons to a seasonal business 43:34 - Being with a partner 24/7 47:58 - The next level in Coworking 52:11 - Starting a business with FREE promotions Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!
Sku rationalization, marketing messages, Google Ads and seasonal businesses. The guys are all over the place today. Plug for Satya Organics and Patrice's wonderful ezcema cream.
How do you keep a business going, when your service or product is seasonal? David Lepak owns a pest control service called Mosquito Joe of Waukesha County. He shares his journey to buying a franchise and building a customer base of 600 in the first year. About Dave and Lynn Lepak Lynn is a registered nurse and Dave is a recovering politician. After downsizing their home, the couple wanted to get into a business where they could help people. The idea for getting into the Mosquito business came after throwing a party on their new outdoor deck. As the sun started to go down, the mosquitos came out, forcing everyone to go inside their smaller home. After that experience, the Lepak’s learned the mosquito was a dangerous predator, causing the most deaths in the world. They also discovered mosquito control was a “thing.” They originally worked with a pest control franchisor that proved to be non-responsive to their needs. Then, they discovered Mosquito Joe and became the first Mosquito Joe franchise in Wisconsin in 2018. Mosquito Joe Mosquito Joe has just under 300 franchisees in the U.S. and they all treat only mosquitos. The company has a Barrier Spray Program that uses three products. The first product is sprayed around the property’s problem areas to deter flying pests. A second product is sprayed on foliage to kill mosquitos, followed by a third spray that inhibits reproduction. The first treatment eliminates 75 to 80 percent of all mosquitos, and more than 90 percent by the third treatment. Treatments typically last three weeks, so having a regular treatment program is best. All Mosquito Joe products are low toxicity, but there are also all-natural products available made from garlic extract or rosemary and peppermint that have no toxicity but are not as effective. The Mosquito Joe Difference David says the real difference in his pest control service from competitors is customer service. The company spends lots of time with its customers finding out how they use their backyard so that they can be effective. Mosquitos are the only thing Dave’s company treats, so they strive to be the best at mosquito control. Running a Seasonal Service Mosquito season in Wisconsin may only be 5 months max, but according to Dave, it’s a year-round business. During the off-season, David spends the time evaluating the last season and making improvements, maintaining vans and equipment, restocking products and marketing materials, and updating customer lists. While profit margins take a hit in the off-season, Dave keeps revenues coming by offering attractive deals for customers who renew and new customers who sign up for the next season in advance. Staffing is also a challenge in a seasonal business, although David typically targets college students and places a heavy emphasis on training. Advice for Franchise Seekers If you’re looking into purchasing a franchise business of your own, David has this advice: Call as many franchisees as you can and make sure you get answers to all of your questions Do some vetting of your own regarding the leadership team, finding out how long the organization has been in business, how much turnover there has been within the company and what kind of operations and marketing support it provides the franchisee Get to know the franchisor and support staff by visiting the headquarters Understand the franchise contract in totality because you can’t change it Be passionate about your business. Don’t just dial it in. Connect with David Lepak Phone: 262-232-7570 Email: waukeshacounty@mosquitojoe.com Facebook: @MosquitoJoeofWaukeshaCounty Website: https://waukeshacounty.mosquitojoe.com/
What to do when your seasonal business has no season? The importance of paying it forward and helping others.
Imagine telling your parents that you're going to quit school to clean pools? That's exactly what Matt Khouri did. What may have seemed like a gamble at the time has definitely payed off in the long run. We sat down with Matt about some of the pain points with running a seasonal business, how he's grown, and what the future holds.
EPISODE 219 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast You Must Know this One Thing About Your Seasonal Business In today’s episode: There is one crucial thing you must understand about your business and the seasonal swings you go through. Yet, why do so few business owners do it? Why would you not do something that helps you leverage your peaks and minimize your valleys? Why would you not look at some key information that when viewed from year stacked on year will open up so many opportunities for you? Let’s dive in and see what you can learn about your business and how to maximize your seasonal swings by doing this one easy exercise. ~~~~ The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. HELPFUL LINKS Thinking of Getting a Coach? Check out my work with me page Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question Website/Training Materials Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Get your free Business Health Check PDF WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams
Summertime and business is great...if summer is high season for your business. What does a seasonal business do in the offseason? Language of Business host Greg Stoller interviews Jeff Hacker, Owner of Camp Cedar in Casco ME; US Olympian skier Pam Fletcher and brother Alan Fletcher, Marketing Director and Owner of Nashoba Valley Ski Area; Cindy Brown, CEO of Boston Duck Tours; Josh Misiph, President of the National Tailgating Association.
Mike Byland, a third generation owner of Bylands Nurseries Ltd, joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of running a family business. Mike shares tips for successfully managing cash flow and operations in a seasonal business, and reveals how the company is attracting skilled employees in a tight labor market.
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It's Thursday, June 29th, and this is Episode 20 of the Dennis Knows Food Podcast! Today is National Almond Buttercrunch Day! This week's almond-inspired foodie fact asks "What conditions do almond trees need to produce almonds?" The answer in this episode!This is a rare week where we do not have any recently added inventory products to discuss, we'll explain more about what that means in this episode. Instead, we're taking the opportunity to discuss how the strong relationships between our team, our Account Executives and our customers can lead to delicious and profitable results.In this unique episode of Dennis Knows Food we're heading to the coast of Maine to talk business strategies and fresh lobster meat with a couple of special guests - a Dennis Account Executive and a seasonal businesses operator with saltwater in his veins!Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website at www.DennisExpress.com. And the lobster products page of our website at www.DennisExpress.com/lobster.Subscribe to the Podcast - Subscribe Now (Subscribe with iTunes)We look forward to your feedback, send an email to podcast@dennisexpress.com!
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Having a seasonal product lineup makes business unpredictable in off season. It's a F***king roller coaster and its a nightmare. Ways you Can Win With a Seasonal Business How to keep Business Going in Offpeak. How to use Heavy PPC to drive traffic What the Benefits are of Lowering Your Sales Price in Off Peak Times. How and When to Scale Your Product Line up and How to get the Most Success. How to Make The Most Profit Longterm Want More? Subscribe today and Leave a Review! Click to Join our elite Facebook group The post What To Do When you have a Seasonal Business, How to Crush it on and Off Peak ALL-129 appeared first on FBA Allstars.
Do you have ebbs and flows in revenue, sales, or customers? Learn how to effectively manage your key employees and expand into new areas of business. Buying or starting a completely new business in a different industry is an option, as well as branching off into new areas of your industry that complement your current offering.
Leave us a quick Review :) Pizza Togos Scott Heise Scott is the Owner of Pizza Tugos in Ocean City Maryland. Scott has been in the business for most of his life. As the operator of a seasonal business Scott has to manage a the difference between being extremly busy in the summer to not so busy in the winter. Scott loves talking pizza and he gives some great tips inside this episode. He has a unique business that is almost like opening a new store every summer. Scott say's he has 2 seasons summer, and getting ready for summer. It's important to have a process for hiring, running, and finding good employees and Scott and I talk about just that in this episode. What to Listen For: How to manage a seasonal business A great place to find help from overseas Scott's #1 tip for newbies Why Scott suggests finding someone to manage your social media What's working for Scott marketing wise Why they use a call center for all stores How to open a new store every summer, or at least feel like it Mentioned In This Episode: Pizza Tugos Website: http://www.pizzatugos.com/ Pizza Tugos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-Tugos-35795078791/ Pizza Tugos Twitter: https://twitter.com/pizzatugos J-1 Program: http://j1visa.state.gov/programs/summer-work-travel PDQ P.O.S. System: http://pdqpos.com/ Thanks For Listening Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. I hope that you have found it to be valuable. If you have a question or comment you can email at Bruce@smartpizzamarketing.com Like us on Facebook too for updates and interesting marketing articles Leave us a quick Review :) A Big Thank You to Nick for coming on the show! If you did find this information valuable it would be awesome if you could share it using the social media buttons on the side of the post. Also, please leave a quick review on Itunes or Stitcher … would really help grow the show and get more guests on to help you grow your business and marketing