The tables have turned and my friend and colleague Chris Martinez interviews me on overcoming the inevitable struggles and failure that will come with starting a business. As an entrepreneur, we all make mistakes and many of us experience similar challenges during those first formative years. Chris and I get personal and honest about the…

I’ve invited Chris Martinez on the podcast today to offer up some powerful life lessons on the topics of success, failure, and the importance of finding the ‘why’ behind your business. Chris’ journey hasn’t been an easy one. His parents were addicted to drugs, and Chris was put in foster care at an early age. After…

At some point during an entrepreneur’s deep dive into the world of small business, it becomes beneficial for he or she to invest the time and money in working with a financial advisor. But many business owners tend to shy away from assembling such a team of knowledge sharers, wondering “will it really be worth…

Profit First or Profit Last? Mike Michalowicz “mi-CAL-o-witz”, author of Profit First, is not your average guy.  He is the famed author of many books, been a reality TV star, build and sold multiple multi-million dollar businesses, lost his entire fortune and acquired it all over again. Whew… Many people know him from his book…

Real Talk And Coaching A Real Person Today I talk with Daniel, a small business owner from Florida.  He has a landscaping company in Orlando.  This company is only working in it’s 9th month and is facing all of the normal business struggles that many of us face.  Daniel is off to a great start but is struggling…

How To Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals I have a personal announcement that may surprise you and then I talk about setting goals and how to achieve them. I know goal setting doesn’t sound fun or “sexy,” but it’s a key part of growing your business and being successful. Many times, entrepreneurs are so focused on working…

Saying No Helps You Grow? It may sound like an oxymoron, but on this episode of Quick Talk I talk about the power of saying no when it comes to opportunities to grow your business. So often we get caught up in life at pursuing new opportunities and projects, and in a way can be…

Poor Mindset and Negativity Can Kill Ya and Keep You Broke If anyone knows how tough it can be to get a business off the ground and make it work it is Keith.  He is well known for his popular YouTube videos where he shares his struggles and frustrations with the world.  Keith Kalfas went…

What if I told you to STOP marketing your business? You would most likely think I am crazy and have lost my mind!  I am serious, well at least 90% serious.  Let me explain what I mean exactly.  Marketing your business only makes sense AFTER you have a detailed and consistent customer retention plan in…

A Nuclear Bomb For Small Business – The Gratitude Effect Have you ever wondered what it would be like to finally stumble upon a secret piece of information that could literally triple your business over the next year? Think of yourself like an archeologist on a hunt for some long lost business wisdom written on…

Real Talk And Coaching A Real Person Today I talk with Brandon, a small business owner from Florida.  He has a window, pressure, gutter and roof cleaning company.  This company is only working in its third year and is facing all of the normal business struggles that many of us face.  Brandon has laid a good…

Is there A Better Way To Pay Employees? On this episode , I’m chatting with my new BFF Ellen Rohr! Ellen went from being the “Plumber’s Wife” to a top expert on making big money doing dirty jobs. As president of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, she took the company from zero to 47 locations and $40…

The Momentum Of A Whirlpool and Business On this episode of Quick Talk Raw, I uncover the Whirlpool Analogy, an epiphany I had recently that illustrates the parallels between harnessing the power of water and building a small business. Prepare to have your mind blown! Standing on my balcony at home in Costa Rica, I…

This Quick Talk episode previews upcoming Quick Talk Raw episodes in which I will share some of my “gold nuggets” and cover questions and topics proposed by listeners! Areas of focus will include:   Dealing with discouragement Building systems Setting goals Appreciating the importance of lifelong learning Understanding the myth of work/life balance Structuring partnerships…

Diane Gardner is the real life superhero behind TaxCoach4You.com, and yes, she owns a cape! Accounting may not seem like the most exciting topic to a struggling business owner but finding the right accountant to join your team is an essential part of building your business. Diane is kind enough to come on the podcast…

College Dropout to Legend? Industry legend AC Lockyer was a young man when he got kicked out of college. While driving back home and thinking about his future he had a conversation with his father.  That conversation was the start of what would eventually become several multi-million dollar businesses, one of which specialized in roof…

Michael Hinderliter is the President of Powerwash.com. At the young age 14, Michael started working in his father’s power washing business. Even before leaving high school Michael had started his own power washing business and maintained the business while attending college for an accounting degree. He did well and generated enough income to pay his…

Master of Systems Jonathan Pototschnik is a master of systems and the Founder and CEO of both CitiTurf and Service Autopilot! Jonathan started mowing lawns at age 14 and after an extended hiatus got back in the lawn care business in 2004. CitiTurf is a lawn maintenance company that has over 6,000 full service residential and…

Lisa Macqueen is the Founder and CEO of Cleaning Marketer. Lisa and her team at Cleaning Marketer help cleaning business owners grow their businesses quickly and profitably. Lisa has a fascinating story and shares it with us in this episode. Twenty years ago Lisa Macqueen and her husband Hamish hit rock bottom. It was the day after…

Old School Thinking VS New School Thinking Brandon Vaughn is a humble an unassuming guy.  His dad started a small local business over 30 years ago but the company never grew past $100,000 in annual revenue.  About 4 years ago Brandon took over the business from his Father and brought with him a new mentality, a growth…