Business Bootcamp
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 170 ratingsBusiness Bootcamp Podcast is made for small business owners.
My name is Mike Andes. I started college at the age of 13 with full intention of going to medical school. I went to school for an MBA and now I own a landscaping company, an Anytime Fitness gym, and 3 online businesses. I share my highs, lows, and experiences being an entrepreneur. You can learn from my mistakes and identify with the day-to-day struggles of a small business owner.
Call in or ask a question online and get concrete advice about your company. If you are looking to START, GROW, OR SAVE your business I want to help you! Learn from business people and seasoned entrepreneurs as they share their personal stories and experiences on the interview portion of the show.
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Episodes
Should You Use Performance-Based Pay? - Ep. 216
November 22, 2017 05:55 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode, I give some updates to what I am up to and my business. I also talk about the ongoing debate about how you should compensate your team.... Should you simply pay a flat hourly rate or salary or should you have performance-based pay structure?
Customer Experience Stories - Ep.215
November 05, 2017 04:20 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBIn today's show, I share 5 experiences I've had as a customer with companies, including: Vitamin World, Baskin' Robbins, and more!
Business is NOT Booming - Ep.214
November 03, 2017 03:36 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, I share the pros and cons of different software systems and respond to a new business owner that says "business is not booming"
Marketing to Warm Leads - Ep.213
October 18, 2017 04:53 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBHave you been neglecting the most valuable segment of your market? Your past clients and leads are ripe for the picking and they are the low hanging fruit that will cost less to convert to paying customers.
The W.O.W. Effect - Ep.212
October 03, 2017 19:01 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBDo you want brand loyalty? Customer loyalty? Increased customer lifetime value? This is episode is for this that want to create cult-like following of clients...
Fear is the Crippling Force of Mediocrity - Ep.211
September 20, 2017 04:32 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBOn this show, I bring you up to speed on what I've been up to and we talk about the one thing that keep most people from success... the one thing that keeps people from starting and growing their business... FEAR!
Focus on "WHY" Your Business Exists - Ep.210
September 10, 2017 02:35 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's easy to explain the WHAT and HOW of your business... But the money is made when you start to think about WHY your business exists.
What Business Should You Start? Become a Blue Collar Millionaire- Ep.209
September 05, 2017 05:41 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBSo often, I get listeners ask the questions "what type of business should I start?" I think you should start a blue collar business... yep, one where you get dirty, sweaty, and sharpen your business skills beyond any college degree could do.
Making $185K/Yr Cleaning Grills and Ovens - Ep.208
August 28, 2017 05:12 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBThis guy is cleaning ovens and grills by himself (no employees) and he is making $185K/yr! Now he is asking Mike about how he should go about scaling his company via franchising.
Breaking the $1,000,000 Sound Barrier - Ep.207
August 25, 2017 05:18 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBScott is the owner of Dependable Electrical Services and he talks with Mike about scaling his business. He has been doing $800-900K annually for the past few years but can't seem to break through the $1,000,000 marker. He is closer than he thinks.
Pt2. Service-Based-Business: NEVER DO THIS! - Ep.206
August 22, 2017 05:23 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBYou should never, ever, ever do this one thing as a small business owner! Not knowing their numbers is the achilles heel of many small business owners.
Pt1 - Service-Based-Business: Increasing Customer Lifetime Value - Ep.205
August 22, 2017 05:19 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBDion is a service-based business owner and today he learns how to increase his profit without increasing the number of customers he has. The key is increasing the $$ per client each month... increasing his lifetime customer value.
A Test to See If You Are an Entrepreneur - Ep.204
August 18, 2017 05:57 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this show, we have some "real talk." If you are thinking about starting your business, this is a must-listen! Are you part of the 10% of small business owners that will be successful? Are you an entrepreneur?
To Scale or NOT to Scale Your Business - Ep.203
August 18, 2017 05:52 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBShould you scale your business and make it bigger? Should you hire more people, more equipment and expand? OR NOT?
Marketing with No Budget - Ep. 202
August 14, 2017 14:27 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBIn today's show, I explain how you can create an online presence and create a marketing system that has the highest ROI.
$1.5 Million Pest Control Company? - Ep.201
August 09, 2017 04:47 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBOn today's show, I talk to Kenny, partner in a pest control company that does $900K/yr in gross revenue. Kenny wants to make $1.5 Million... and he has to switch from sales to brand to do it.
I Almost Died One Year Ago - Ep.200
August 07, 2017 05:18 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBI got a bit personal on this show since this past week was one year since I almost died in a work accident under a dump truck. Since then, business and life (and my outlook on both) have changed.
The Sound Barrier that Plagues Small Businesses - Ep.199
August 03, 2017 21:05 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 200K- 1M in revenue small business that struggles to actually net money out for the owner. You are in the "middle ground" and I want to help you break out past the $1,000,000 revenue marker... that is when you actually start to see the fruits of your labors.
Packaging Services, Influencers, and Online Stores - Ep. 198
July 31, 2017 03:14 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBJustin is an actor and music editor. Mike talks with him today about how he can scale up his music editing side hustle and create a personal brand.
17 Year Old Drop Shipping Fitness Supplements - Ep.197
July 30, 2017 07:18 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBToday, I talk to a young entrepreneur that is selling fitness products online. He wants to learn how to make a relevant brand instead of just selling commodity products online.
Mapping the Future - Ep.196
July 29, 2017 01:15 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWith 4 employees and three quarters of a million in annual revenue, Jonathan calls in today and ask what he can't do to take his mapping company to the next level.
Making Seasonal Businesses Profitable YEAR ROUND - Ep.195
July 25, 2017 02:43 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBToday, I talk with Brandon about his window cleaning business, Next Level. We talk about strategies that he can use to get more business during slow times of the year
Forget Your Product! You Sell Reactions - Ep.194
July 17, 2017 04:43 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBYou don't sell products or services! You sell the reactions that your product/service creates. The food, mowed lawn, built house, etc are just the vehicle to create a positive reaction by your client.
Get Vulnerable! - Ep.193
July 03, 2017 06:19 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, I get real personal and I debate whether to share this vulnerability with my team. I encourage you to at least consider the same idea of being vulnerable... it might just change the business relationships you share with employees.
Amazon and Whole Foods, Samsung and YouTubers - Ep.192
June 27, 2017 06:03 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Amazon/Whole Foods acquisition was a match made in heaven, and there is a lot to learn from Samsung on how they are marketing the new Galaxy S8 using influencer marketing.
I Need Your Help - Ep.191
June 19, 2017 06:20 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBPositivity wins, but negativity still stings! I got a couple bad online reviews for my landscaping business and, yes, it really hurts... Now I need to double down on giving positivity a voice and letting satisfied customers give their online reviews.
The Hustle is Real - Ep.190
June 12, 2017 05:21 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBToday I share about what my company is up to and the decisions that we have coming up next week to start a second location and franchise the concept.
You Must Have This Conversation with Your Team! - Ep.189
June 02, 2017 04:58 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis was an internal off-site meeting I had with my team at Augusta Lawn Care Services. We talk about how we are going to take the business from 1 million to 10 million in sales... and the changes needed to get there.
My Interview on BeeInfluenced Podcast - Ep.188
May 29, 2017 06:53 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBI share my story of going to college at age 13 and how I went from pre-med student to entrepreneur. I don't usually share any interviews on the show, but BeeInfluenced is a new podcast and I love helping other young podcasters grow their audience.
MikeMinute: Your Business Is Going Through Puberty! - Ep187
May 27, 2017 06:08 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThere is a life cycle to every business... newborn, toddler, adolescent, adult, etc. Today, I talk about her my business in -- that hyper-growth part called puberty!
MikeMinute: It's All Your Fault! - Ep.186
May 25, 2017 05:28 - 5 minutes - 8.39 MBI have been listening to an amazing audiobook called "Extreme Ownership." I highly recommend you listen to it if you are a small business owner or leader within your organization.
Dropping Balls and Botched Hedges- Ep.185
May 23, 2017 03:04 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis is a follow-up to episode 184. In this show we talk about the WHEN aspect of hiring middle management. Several of you had emailed me with questions as far as what indicators tell you it is time to hire out areas of your business.
MikeMinute: Scale Your Business By Doubling Down On Your STRENGTHS - Ep.184
May 21, 2017 05:18 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you want to grow your business you must learn that you aren't the #1 in every area of your business. Focus on the 2 or 3 things that you are a true all-star at -- hire people that are better than you in the other areas.
MikeMinute: CFFO - Chief Fire Fighting Officer - Ep.183
May 17, 2017 05:13 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBYOUR NEW JOB TITLE! You put out fires everyday as a business owner... all the problems somehow make it to your desk. Embrace the challenges (that doesn't mean you need to enjoy them) and realize its part of the journey of scaling your small business.
MikeMinute: You Don't Have Anything to be Proud About -- Be Humble! - Ep.182
May 16, 2017 05:22 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBConfidence and determination are one thing... pride and arrogance is another. We don't talk about it often in the world of business, but humility is a key ingredient to making your small business successful and becoming a great leader.
MikeMinute: Dealing with Lousy Employees - Ep.181
May 15, 2017 05:10 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBI have 2 underperforming employees and I decide to have uncomfortable conversations to show my commitment to them and to try and curb their behavior.
MikeMinute: Let's Jam About Fixed Expenses - Ep.180
May 12, 2017 17:04 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBFixed expenses versus variable expenses and what you need to do to reduce your risk of too much overhead. NUMBERS!
Advice High Schoolers Need to Hear - Ep.179
May 11, 2017 06:41 - 12 minutes - 18 MBSome of my thoughts about college, internships, and what high schoolers should do after they graduate...
Focus ONLY on TopLine Revenue and Efficiency - Ep.178
May 10, 2017 04:31 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBBrian sent a question in on starting his business. Mike encourages you to focus on just two things in your business.... yes there are hundreds of other areas and details but they seem to take care of themselves when the business is growing top line revenue and focussed on lean business practices (efficiency).
MikeMinute: How to FIRE Employees - Ep.177
May 09, 2017 05:44 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBHiring is tricky, but firing someone is a whole lot more awkward... but you've gotta do it by-the-books. Documentation is key to making sure your prior employees can't try and make things up... not documenting the reasons for the firing and having witnesses/signatures WILL come back to bite you sooner or later. PS -- never fire someone over a text message....
MikeMinute: I Made a Big Mistake! - Ep.176
May 06, 2017 05:34 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB7-8 months ago I hired an employee... He got fired on his second day on the team... Yet, 7 months later I still have regrets and am reaping the repercussions of not having a hiring system in place.
Your Customer Service is Pathetic - Ep.175
May 05, 2017 06:02 - 22 minutes - 31 MBYes, United Airlines had bad customer service... But, there is a time when the business owner has to draw a line and fire the customer. Today, we talk about the balance between sales and customer service and how good customer service can feed your sales funnel.
MikeMinute: Passion is Overrated - Ep.174
May 04, 2017 05:38 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBEveryone says that you have to be passionate about what you are doing in order to become extra ordinary at that craft.... I get it... But I disagree. What about the journey to that "passionate" place? What about the grind? The stick-to-it-ive-ness when you don't feel like jumping out of bed and going to work everyday.... ?
MikeMinute: I NEED YOUR HELP!! - ethical dilemma - Ep.173
May 03, 2017 04:37 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBI have a question for you... what would you do if you were me? Am I making the wrong decision?
MikeMinute: Facebook, Acquisitions, and $100,000 - Ep.172
May 01, 2017 16:17 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat is Facebook up to and what can we learn from their acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp? Also, I personally hit a pretty cool milestone in my business.
MikeMinute: My Vehicle Got Towed! - Ep.171
April 30, 2017 05:22 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBTwo questions got answered today... two random questions. One about success, the other about investors. Then something crazy happened....!
MikeMinute: Meditation, Prayer, Priorities, Balance - Ep.170
April 28, 2017 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBBusiness isn't the most important thing... you need something to anchor you.
MikeMinute: Do You Really Need Vacations? - Ep.169
April 27, 2017 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBIf you love what you do you aren't constantly thinking about your next "escape", your next "get-a-way"..... If all you think about is your next vacation, then you've gotta get serious with yourself... you got one life!
MikeMinute: So, You Wanna Be a Billionaire! - Ep.168
April 26, 2017 06:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBIf you talk the talk you've got to walk the walk. If your work ethic and hustle doesn't match your audacious goals and aspirations you are setting yourself up for disappointment and failure.
MikeMinute: How to Get More from Your Employees - Ep.167
April 25, 2017 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBMike gives you two different angles on getting more from your employees. Remember the Golden Rule, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you." You have got to understand your people if you want to incentivize and motivate them to achieve more.