Podcast appearances and mentions of tammy localsmallbusinesscoach

The Start a Local Small Business Podcast What to Expect When You Make the Leap to Full-Time Local Small Business Owner Here is what we discuss in today's episode: The single biggest thing I hear from future local small business owners is a fear and excitement of making the leap to full-time small business owner. They don’t know what to expect and they wonder do they have what it takes. In this bonus episode, I’ll share 21 things that folks need to realize when they prepare to transition and leave their full-time gig. You must go into this new adventure with your eyes wide open! Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group! Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 145 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - Why You Need to Do a Business Health Check   In today’s episode: A Business Health Check is a great way to get a snapshot of your business and identifying goals for the next 12 months that will take your business to the next level. You also breakdown the action steps into bite-size quarterly action items. Let's discuss and don't forget to get your free copy at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

    EPISODE 144 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Are Your People Hurting Your Personal Hourly Wage   In today’s episode: Your Team is Hurting Your Paycheck! In part 5 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your team, your employees or the folks you hire to help for the day, impact your profits and more importantly, how much money you can earn an hour. The key to scaling your business without working more hours is getting things done through others, so let’s discuss how to get the most out of your team! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

    EPISODE 143 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Fix Broken Processes to Increase Average Hourly Wage   In today’s episode: In part 4 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your processes are the key to you maximizing your hourly income and your year-end profits. The question is, which processes should you work on and in which order to maximize your profits Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 142 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - [Make More Money Series] - Creating the Profits Needed to Increase Your Average Hourly Income   In today’s episode: In part 3 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how to increase your profits even if your sales remain the same. And as you know, this will jump your hourly income dramatically. So let’s discuss how to look into your product costs, your expenses, and a few other key areas to ensure that you are looking for every dime to put into your pockets! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 141 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast [Make More Money Series] – Using Sales to Earn More Per Hour   In today’s episode: In part 2 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how your sales impact your hourly income and walk through how to generate additional sales without increasing the number of hours that you currently work. Sales are generated in 3 buckets: New Customers, Increase Dollar Average and Customer Frequency. We will dive into each bucket and hopefully create some sales ideas to help you start earning more money immediately! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 140 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - [Make More Money Series] – Increasing Your Hourly Income   In today’s episode: In part 1 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how the key to your journey to $100,000 annual take-home pay begins with identifying what your hourly income is and focusing on increasing it. But before we can get into increasing it, you must figure out what your average hourly income is now and what you need it to be to hit your goals. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 139 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - How Much Money Do You Earn an Hour?   In today’s episode, we discuss… Your Average Wage Per Hour Might Blow Your Mind!! Have you ever put pen to paper and figured out what you are earning every hour that you are working on your local small business? You might be shocked to learn the answer! I’m going to bet it is nowhere near what you think it is. Today we will discuss how to figure it out and why you want to know. Plus, we will discuss what it probably should be. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 138 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - Why are Cleaning and Landscapers Businesses Disappearing?   In today’s episode, we discuss… How to Keep Your Cleaning or Landscaping Business Strong and in Business So many folks start a cleaning or landscaping business. The problem is, for everyone that pops up, another one falls off the face of the earth. So why are these businesses so easy to start yet so difficult to maintain? Today I’ll offer some insight as to what I see happening. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 137 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - Competing with Out of Area Competitors   In today’s episode, we discuss… Are You Tired of Out of Area Competition Coming into Your Town or City? Today we will go over a frustration I’ve had from quite a few people lately. They hate the fact that their community is using a high number of out of area competition. They are frustrated that folks don’t use local businesses. Let’s discuss why this happens and what you can do to increase your piece of the pie. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 29 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  What Comes Next and More Tools and Resources Here is what we discuss in today's episode: If you are ready to get your new business up and running, here are a few more tools and resources to help get you open and more importantly, the #1 tool that will help you build a strong, thriving business going forward. Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 136 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - When #2 Gets Their Shot at Being #1   In today’s episode, we discuss… Why you want to set yourself up to be to be your potential customers/clients #2 choice. The thing to remember is, everyone’s #2 will eventually get their shot at being #1. So, it is important that you set yourself up to be ready when it comes to your turn to show why you should be their #1 choice for your services or products.   Being the backup choice can be very profitable for your growing business. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 135 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - Dealing with a Good Employee Doing Bad Things How to Handle an Employee Costing You Sales & Profits!  In today’s episode, we discuss… A question that I got from a small business owner, Kim, who has an employee that knows her business well, but customers either love her or hate her. This employee is hurting the business’s brand and worse… Causing lost sales and profit! I get passionate in this one, as I really feel our people represent out businesses and can make or break us. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 28 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Getting Your Local Small Business From Concept to Open for Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Today we will start to wrap up our series on Starting a Local Small Business. We will revisit some of the key things we have covered and why they were important. This will be a great recap for those that have been following along and those just starting out wondering what the series is about. Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 134 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - 4 Must Have Goals for the New Year   In today’s episode, we discuss… Start the New Year Off with these 4 Major Goals to Have Massive Growth in Your Local Small Business Getting a jump on the new year is critical. So, the best time to start is right now! Now, the key is picking the right goals to focus on. I personally recommend you focus on these four areas. I want these to be stretch goals. Tough to achieve yet doable if you focus hard on them. Here are the areas I want you to come up with a goal on and in the episode we will discuss further why they are important. A Sales Goal A Profit Goal A Process You Will Improve to Make a Major Impact in Your Business A Personal / Business Goal Plus, don’t forget a solid gameplan! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 133 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip - YouTube & Email - Two Tools for Your Business Toolbox   In today’s episode, we discuss… Today we answer two questions that involve both Youtube and Email. Both business owners were wondering if these are great tools for local small business owners to use as part of their marketing plans. Both can be great additions to your toolbox if used right. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip Stop Making Excuses for Your Business Challenges   In today’s episode, we discuss… We will rip a band-aid off and give some tough love. Way too many of you are making excuses for why your business is suffering. It’s the weather, it’s my location, my people suck the customer suck and on and on. Well no more! Today the excuses stop and attacking the problem begins! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 27 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  What to Look for If You Buy a Local Small Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Let’s Discuss What You Should Look For if You are Thinking of Purchasing an Existing Local Small Business. When I purchased an existing local small business back in 2008, I dove in deep into several areas. I’ll share those with you today. Buying an established business can be a great way to become a local small business owner, but only if you are smart about your purchase. Let’s discuss what to look for. Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

I   EPISODE 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip: What to Look for When Buying a Local Small Business In today’s episode, we discuss… Are you thinking of expanding your business by purchasing another local small business? This can be a great way to scale your business. Let’s Discuss What You Should Look For if You are Thinking of Purchasing an Existing Local Small Business. When I purchased an existing local small business back in 2008, I dove in deep into several areas. I’ll share those with you today. Buying an established business can be a great way to grow the business, but only if you are smart about your purchase. Let’s discuss what to look for. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 130 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip: 33 Free or Low-Cost Local Marketing Ideas for Your Local Small Business In today’s episode, we discuss… Jump Start Your Sales by Using These 33 Free or Low-Cost Marketing Ideas: Local small business owners are constantly looking for new ways to let their community know about their business. I assume you are one of these local small business owners trying to find the perfect marketing for your business. Sometimes we are looking for ways to jump-start some new sales, sometimes we are just starting out but eventually, you find the things that work well for our particular business. To help jump-start some ideas, here are 33 free or low-cost marketing ideas you can use in your local small business. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 26 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Why You Need a Sales Log from Day 1 Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Tracking Your Sales from the Beginning Will Give You Great Information in the Future A critical best practice you will want to start from day one of your new small business is creating a journal or sales log. It is a great way to identify trends for sales, inventory needs, people, etc. Let's discuss in this episode of the Start a Local Small Business Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 129 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip: How to Stay Motivated When Business is Down In today’s episode, we discuss… Are You Suffering from Situational Depression in Your Local Small Business? Lately, I have been getting questions from folks who are struggling to stay motivated in their business. Sales are down possibly or maybe their employees or customers are on their nerves. Some are suffering from what is called situational depression. Nothing they do can seem to kick them in the butt to get going again or find that passion they once had. So in this episode, we will take a closer look at what will help folks get motivated again about their business.     Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

Episode 25 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Set Up Your Bookkeeping for Your New Local Small Business You Want to Make Sure You Get Paid! Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Bookkeeping is the term used for "following" the money through your business. Starting with your quotes/estimates thru invoicing and finally getting paid. Bookkeeping is one of the most important things you will do each day or week. You want to keep track of all money coming in and going out. Having a solid bookkeeping process and program is a must. Let's discuss why you want to set up a regular progress and make this a great habit in your business. By the way, I recommend Freshbooks as a great tool for you and your business. Check it out at https://startalocalsmallbusiness.com/freshbooks (this is an affiliate link - but I only recommend items that I've used and know you will love)   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams  

  EPISODE 128 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip: Are You Choosing to Have the Best Team? In today’s episode, we discuss… We make choices in our business all day long. One of those choices is who we allow to work on our team and represent us with our community, our customers, our clients. We entrust them with our business and our livelihood. The problem is, are they the right people? I want to challenge you in this episode to look at your team as a whole, as an individual and finally, yourself. What type of team are you choosing to have? What will you do to elevate them this coming year so you can take your business to the next level? Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 127 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip: When Do I Know It Is Time To Hire Your First Employee Should You Hire Employees or Are There Other Options? In today’s episode, we discuss… A question I got for our What Would Tammy Do Thursday. Steven’s business is growing and he needs to bring on help to continue to grow his business. So he was wondering how do you know it is time to hire your first employee? I’ll share some advice on what I would do if I was in his shoes and how to leverage some other resources before taking on additional payroll. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 126 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: Pay Yourself First - Breaking It Down In today’s episode, we discuss… We have talked about the need to pay yourself first, and in this episode, we will start to break it down. When you start to pay yourself first, you will actually do a better job of controlling your expenses and costs. Right now you are probably robbing Peter to pay Paul and you are oftentimes the one being robbed! So stop taking from your pay and start figuring out how to make the other categories work instead! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 24 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Should You Start a Family Business Family Businesses Can Be Complicated Here is what we discuss in today's episode: If you are thinking of starting a family business, then I recommend you listen to this episode.  I’ll share some feedback from multiple family businesses on what they see are the pros and cons of having a family business.  Plus I’ll share my experience with a part family business. Family businesses can be a great thing as long as everyone is on the same page and know the pitfalls.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 124 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: How to Market to a 55+ and Older Community In today’s episode, we discuss… Frank has a newer painting business that is in the heart of a 55+ and older community. He was looking for the best way to market his Local Small Business to these Baby Boomers. So, in this episode, we will walk through some ideas of what any small business can do to reach out to these folks and get their business. Plus a few tips to keep in mind when dealing with these folks. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  Episode 23 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Training and On-boarding New Employees Making Sure Your New Employees Get Brought in Set for Success Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Now that you have made sure you have hired the best people for your new local small business, the next step is to make sure that you are setting your new employees up for success. How you onboard and train them will be critical. In this episode we will go through the 3 core areas you will want to cover. Their paperwork, their orientation, and the hands-on training. Plus, we will discuss if you need an employee manual   Get the employee manual template mentioned from episode 46 of the local small business coach podcast Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 124 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: Bookkeeping - A Necessary Evil - STOP LOSING MONEY! The First Step to Getting to $100,000 in Take Home Pay is Having a Good Bookkeeping Process in Place In today’s episode, we discuss… The First Step to Getting to $100,000 in Take Home Pay is Having a Good Bookkeeping Process in Place. Many local small business owners do a poor job of staying on top of their invoicing and keying in their daily receipts. Just like you wouldn’t take your paycheck and spend willy-nilly, why do we do this with our small business? Far too many small business owners keep spending money without knowing how much they have in the bank. Nor do they make sure that they are on budget. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~

  EPISODE 123 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: How to Deal with Teenage Employees   In today’s episode, we discuss… Having teenage employees can present some different ways of having to lead your team.  In this episode, we take a question from someone that is having an issue with their teenage help. I share my experience with teenage employees and the lessons I learned to get the most out of them. The key is in Setting Clear Expectations and not being seeing as their parent. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

Episode 22 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Hiring the Right People for Your New Local Small Business Hiring Your First Employees Will Be a Critical First Step to Having a Great Team Here is what we discuss in today's episode: If your new business will be needing in employees, then you will want to make sure that you have a hiring plan. You will need to know your budget, the shifts you need to fill and more importantly, you need to make sure you hire the right people. In this episode,  we will discuss some best practices for you to follow when starting up your new local small business.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 122 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: How to Increase Your Sales in the Winter Months If you have a seasonal business, here are a few ways you can increase your sales during those slow months. In today’s episode, we discuss… You Need a Plan as Your Head into the Seasonal Downtime. If you have a seasonal business, here are a few ways you can increase your sales during those slow months.  If you don’t have a plan, you suffer like you do each year. You want to maximize your sales through these 9+ tips. Plus, you want to use this time to improve your processes and head into the new year with a plan already in motion! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 120 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: Should You Do a Billboard for Your Local Small Business? Is a Billboard a Good Idea for Your Business? Should It Be Part of Your Marketing Plan? In today’s episode, we discuss… Is a Billboard a Good Idea for Your Business? Should It Be Part of Your Marketing Plan? Today I was asked, “What would Tammy do if she had the chance to put her local small business on a billboard?” So, in today’s episode I share my thoughts on when I think it is smart to budget for a billboard and what would need to be researched prior to doing it. So if you are thinking of doing a billboard and wondering what you will want to dive into, take a listen. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

Episode 21 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Do You Need Employees? What to Expect Not all local small businesses should have employees but if you do here is what to expect Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Some local small businesses will require employees. Especially brick and mortar type businesses. However, before you higher an employee you will want to make sure you know what is involved. In this 1st part of our employee series, we will discuss who should have employees and what to expect.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 120 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: The Pros & Cons of Having a Family Business Working with Family Can Be Both Rewarding and Challenging In today’s episode, we discuss… Working with Family Can Be Both Rewarding and Challenging. There are some pros and cons to having a family business. Recently, I read an article with 10 family businesses who shared their secrets to their family business and what they love and what they see are the challenges. I’ll share my personal experience of attempting a family business, plus we will go over the common themes the article shared from these family-owned businesses. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   AFFILIATE LINKS Build a Website with BlueHost Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link     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 ~~~  

  EPISODE 119 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: How Do You Prevent Becoming a Victim of Your Own Success? Paul is killing it in his printing business, but will he be a victim of his own success? In today’s episode, we discuss… I got a great email from Paul this week who shared what has been going on in his business. Both the good, the bad and the ugly. When looking at Paul’s business, you can’t help but be excited for him as his business has taken off! But on the flip side, could Paul be heading to be a victim of his own success? I’ll share the advice I had for Paul and I think you might find it will help you as well.   Also, don’t forget to the free ebook I discuss in the episode: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 20 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Marketing Your New Local Small Business on Social Media Should social media be part of your marketing plan for your new business? Yes, especially Facebook Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Should social media be part of your marketing plan for your new business? Yes, especially Facebook! When you are putting your marketing plan together, you will want to incorporate at least one or two types of social media. At minimum, try and work Facebook into your plan. I’ll share a story of how local mechanic blew his business up by just being a part of his community Facebook pages.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 118 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: How to Make Sure You Pay Yourself! You Work Way Too Hard Not to Get Paid! In today’s episode, we discuss… Today we discuss a question I got from Tommy. He is struggling to make enough money at the end of the month to meet his personal financial goals. So we will take a look at what are the key things to do, to ensure that you pay yourself each month the take home pay that you need.  Make sure you follow the advice of working your income backward! Also, don’t forget to the free e-book I discuss in the episode: 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!     HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 19 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Marketing Your New Local Small Business Time to Shout Your New Business from the Roof Tops! Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Now that you are buttoning up your new local small business, it is time to start to develop your marketing plan to shout your business is now open. In this episode, we will go over several different ways you can do this. Plus, we will discuss the #1 best way for you to grow your business in the early months and a lifetime.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

    EPISODE 117 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: 10 Must Have Items on Your Local Small Business’s Website Your Website is a Crucial Piece of Your Local Small Business Marketing Plan In today’s episode, we discuss… Since your website is a crucial piece of your local small business marketing plan. You want to make sure that your website has the information that your customers and clients are looking for. Today we will go over the 10 must have items you need to make sure on your business website.  Some will be obvious and some you might not have thought of.   Your Company Name and If Needed What You Do Have Your Core Services or Products on the Website Hours of Operations Directions & Location of Your Business You Need an About Us Page A Contact Page with Email & Phone Numbers Pricing or Estimates Testimonials from Past Customers / Clients FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions Before and After Pictures Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 18 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  10 Must Have Items on Your Local Small Business Website Your Website is a Crucial Piece of Your Local Small Business Marketing Plan Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Since your website is a crucial piece of your local small business marketing plan. You want to make sure that your website has the information that your customers and clients are looking for. Today we will go over the 10 must have items you need to make sure on your business website.  Some will be obvious and some you might not have thought of.   Your Company Name and If Needed What You Do Have Your Core Services or Products on the Website Hours of Operations Directions & Location of Your Business You Need an About Us Page A Contact Page with Email & Phone Numbers Pricing or Estimates Testimonials from Past Customers / Clients FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions Before and After Pictures   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 116 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: You Work Way to Hard Not to Get Paid! You Deserve to Make More Money! In today’s episode, we discuss… You work way too hard not to make more money! Are you one of those local small business owners who always pay yourself with what is left over after you pay your bills? What would happen if you set your wage first and then worked the calculation backward to know what you need to do each month to increase your pay? You work way too hard not to get paid! Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 17 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Do You Need Business Cards and other Chotskys? Are Aprons, Shirts, Car Magnets, and other Things Critical to Have Before You Open? Here is what we discuss in today's episode: As you get closer to opening your new local small business, you might be wondering if you should buy shirts, uniforms, aprons, car magnets and other chotskys for your new business. Let's talk about what is important and what isn't. Pat asked a question for her new dog grooming business.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 115 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: Why Being a Local Small Business Owner is Great in Today's World  Will a Local Small Business Survive Technology, Automation & Outsourcing In today’s episode, we discuss… Why being a local small business is a great option to those that are worried about losing their jobs to technology, automation, and outsourcing. The world is full of doom and gloom and everyone is worried that they will lose their job to these changes. For those really wanting to ensure they survive all the changes, remember these 3 tips: Pick the Right Business Adapt and Change to Fit the Current Demand Customer Service is and Always Will Be Your Secret Weapon Doing so will help you create a business that can last for many years, regardless of what happens in the world. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 16 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  Why Being a Local Small Business Owner is Great in Today's World Will a Local Small Business Survive Technology, Automation & Outsourcing In today’s episode, we discuss… Why being a local small business is a great option to those that are worried about losing their jobs to technology, automation, and outsourcing. The world is full of doom and gloom and everyone is worried that they will lose their job to these changes. For those really wanting to ensure they survive all the changes, remember these 3 tips: Pick the Right Business Adapt and Change to Fit the Current Demand Customer Service is and Always Will Be Your Secret Weapon Doing so will help you create a business that can last for many years, regardless of what happens in the world. Let’s discuss Thanks for listening!   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 114 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: You Must Know Your Business’s Financial Numbers How well do you know your small business’s health report card?   In today’s episode, we discuss… Why it is important that you know some of the key financial numbers of your local small business. These numbers are your business’s report card. They tell you how healthy the business is. We will take a look at 5 key areas you want to be familiar with and why. Sales Profit Margin Inventory Product Costs Expenses While you don’t need to memorize them, you need to have them at your fingertips. However, I will recommend few numbers you need to always know. Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 16 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  How Should You Set Your Prices in your New Business? The Best Trick to Setting Your Prices is to Check Out Your Competition Here is what we discuss in today's episode: One of the key steps when setting up your new business is to identify and set up what your pricing will look like. The key to setting your prices is to study what your competition is currently doing. Later you can adjust your pricing once you build the business but for starting, you want to follow these tips for setting your prices for your new local small business.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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, painters, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams

  EPISODE 113 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Tip of the Week: 10 Lessons from the Profit as told by Marcus Lemonis  Here are 10 Lessons every local small business can learn from The Profit and Marcus Lemonis   In today’s episode, we discuss… I love The Profit and I thought I'd share my take on the 10 lessons that Marcus Lemonis shared on a recent episode of the show. The Profit is a fantastic show all local small business owners should not miss! Each week Marcus Lemonis will teach you nuggets to take your small business to the next level.  Thanks for listening!   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You!   CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   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 ~~~  

  Episode 14 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic:  What Will Be Your New Small Business’s Brand? Your Brand is What Your Community Says it Is Here is what we discuss in today's episode: When starting a small business, you want to put some thought into what you want your company's brand to be. You must remember, what you think your brand is, and what your community tells you might not align. Today we talk about having a plan to build your brand for your new local small business.   Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS For more tools & resources for local small business owners: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com      Don’t forget to listen to the Local Small Business Coach Podcast Have a question? Shoot me an email at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business Take the Course: Enter PODCAST for 25% off: Start A Local Small Business Advanced Course   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