Business Bootcamp
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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
MikeMinute: Getting Your New Business On Page One of Google Search - Ep.166
April 24, 2017 14:08 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBMike shares a small yet very powerful tip on getting your website to rank higher in Google Search.
The United Airlines Fiasco - Ep.165
April 24, 2017 07:54 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat can we learn from the United Airlines fiasco this past week? A lot! But, today we dig deep into the CEO's response to the incident and how you should apologize more effectively.
Suicide and Entrepreneurship - Ep.164
April 14, 2017 04:40 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBSuicide is a subject not talked about much but is extremely prevalent in the entrepreneurial community and can be hurdle for failing small business owners.
White Water Rafting (Warning: Tech/Audio Geeks Should Skip This One) - Ep.163
April 05, 2017 05:13 - 21 minutes - 30 MBLuke was a fellow student in my MBA class and is the owner of a white water rafting company and a yoga studio. Mike gives advice on how to scale his business and market his services using social media and video.
Inspiration VS Work Ethic - Ep.162
April 01, 2017 05:20 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBA 60 year old asked a question and Mike gives advice on how to quit your 9 to 5 job and start your passion project or entrepreneurial adventure.
Making Millions... Hauling Junk - Ep.161
March 29, 2017 20:11 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThis an amazing episode with Omar Soliman, CEO of College Hunks Hauling Junk and a sort of mentor that I have followed for several years. College Hunks now has 100 franchises and is growing very rapidly with over $70,000,000 in annual revenue. Omar gives tips to systemize your business, franchise your company, and turn blue collar work into white collar professions.
State of the Union (host) Address - Ep.160
March 24, 2017 04:51 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis is an update on what I have been up to. Includes franchising my lawn care business, getting awards, and the importance of creating a team culture.
College Dropout - Ep.159
March 21, 2017 04:37 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBJoseph is 20 years old and in his second year of college. He wants to drop out and run his business full time. His parents still want him to attend college, graduate, and get a corporate job. There is a mindset and process that you should follow if you want to drop out of college.
How to Go From Idea --to --Business - Ep.158
March 14, 2017 04:09 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBAaron lives in Vancouver and emailed a question about starting a mobile fitness business for HR departments. Mike gives advice on creating a minimum viable product, and making real businesses out the ideas you have!
Live Call: Live on Little - Ep.157
March 09, 2017 22:24 - 1 hour - 123 MBKristian called in today and talks about his journey as a young business owner. He is looking to scale his business quickly and is able to do so because he puts his money back into the business (instead of buying the fancy car, watch, house, etc). This is a valuable lesson for all entrepreneurs wanting to scale their business.... LIVE ON LITTLE!
Regional Business Marketing & Product/Service Complementation - Ep.156
March 07, 2017 03:46 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIf you are selling you products you should sell services... and vice versa. This is a great opportunity to upset existing clients and reach a whole new demographic of prospects. Also, Mike takes a question from a pharmacist that is trying to grow his business.
Live Call: Disrupting "Old" Industries - Ep.155
March 03, 2017 03:53 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBBen is a farmer and we talk about how he can disrupt an industry that has been around for thousands of years using modern marketing methods and techniques.
Live Call: Targeting the 40-60+ Year Old Demographic - Ep.154
February 28, 2017 23:01 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBSanjeev called in today and is the owner of a physical therapist business called Fyzical in Florida. Mike talks about the ways that Sanjeev can target his audience of 40+ year old market and advertise to them.
Why President Trump Won - Ep.153
February 24, 2017 17:17 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBTrump won the election a couple months ago... I really could care less from a political standpoint but from a marketing an business side I think there are some takeaways and things to learn that will help you advertise and promote your small business!
Systems, Systems, Systems - Ep.152
February 23, 2017 03:15 - 13 minutes - 19 MBIf you get one bit of information out of the entire podcast and all the episodes on Business Bootcamp Podcast, it is this: you MUST build your business on systems... not personality, talent, or your skills. Short and sweet rant that I just had to give... listen to it twice and let it be the spark that gets you to do something about it!
Creating a Job Fair to Attract Talent - Ep.151
February 16, 2017 22:30 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is a follow up episode one creating a hiring system. There are four steps: online application, job fair, interview, hiring and training.
LIVE CALL: 1 is better than 0 - Ep.150
February 14, 2017 20:14 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MBSam asked a question in episode 148 and today he calls in and gets more advice on ramping up his audio production business. Marketing and advertising tips on the house!
LIVE CALL: Marine Turned Landscape Entrepreneur - Ep.149
February 12, 2017 01:21 - 1 hour - 111 MBEric, a former Marine, called in this week and wants to start a lawn care and landscaping business. Mike talks about the infant stages of the business, getting on the same page as your spouse, and specific numbers Eric should be hitting.
Passion VS Business - Ep.148
February 06, 2017 23:19 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBSam is a recording artist and wants to expand his business. The problem is he doesn't want the music (his passion) to suffer. How do you make a profitable business without sacrificing doing the thing you love?
Founder of LÄRABAR: Lara Merriken
February 04, 2017 01:52 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBEver had a LÄRABAR? They are all-natural energy bars sold in thousands of stores around the country. Ever wondered who started Larabar or how it became the company it is today? The founder of LÄRABAR, Lara Merriken, joins Mike for an exclusive interview on how she started the business in her kitchen and eventually got acquired by General Mills in 2008.
Hiring Millennials and Getting Your Team Committed - Ep.146
January 31, 2017 02:37 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBVince called in today. He is in his 50's and is having a hard time hiring young guys to work in the landscaping industry. Learn how to deal with millennials that are looking for work and whether or not you should offer salary or by-the-hour pay.
Niches to Riches - Ep.145
January 26, 2017 16:35 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBHave a business idea or hobby trend side hustle? Wondering who you should be targeting your marketing too? Focus on the niche! Start on one small customer category and then dominate it. Once that is done use expansion into other categories as a way to propel your business growth.
How to Go From $100K to $1 Million in Annual Sales - Ep.144
January 24, 2017 03:08 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBThe million dollar revenue marker has become a milestone for many small businesses. The idea that 7 figures worth of sales is processed from a company shows that it is a real business and not just a hobby. It shows that the proprietor (founder) figured out how to create a team around their idea and make a profitable enterprise. Here are 4 things you must do to take your business from $100K per year to the elusive $1,000,000 marker. Essentially this is how you 10X your company. You are a ...
Crawl Before You Walk - Ep.143
January 20, 2017 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBA former classmate of mine called me on Skype with his friend. They are thinking of starting a trucking business and wanted another perspective on how to start the business (without spending a million dollars).
2 Ways to Dominate Instagram for $0 - Ep.142
January 18, 2017 03:06 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBBecause of the response from Episode 140 (2 Ways to Dominate Facebook Marketing) I wanted to put together another show on Instagram Marketing. Remember, these are just 2 of the MANY ways to get more sales using Instagram; however, I have used these no-cost methods to help business owners get more people walking in the door and calling them for their products/services. In other words, this isn't just about brand building -- it affects the bottom line... something most small business owners ...
How to Hire Great People - Ep.141
January 15, 2017 02:58 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBAre you trying to find good people to hire? Seem like an impossible feat? Perhaps, it isn't the people or prospective hires... maybe it's your hiring SYSTEM. I am testing a new model of hiring people and I think it can help you find better quality employees that will be long-term, high-quality assets to your organization.
2 Facebook Ads Strategies for Small Businesses - Ep.140
January 10, 2017 21:39 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBI believe that Facebook ads are CURRENTLY the most underpriced ad product in the world. Yes, this will undoubtedly change. Eventually, the clicks will costs more and something newer and better will come up. However, today I share two tips for using Facebook to drive sales for your small business. These are tangible, tested, and simple ways to make the phone ring more often, get more web traffic, or whatever means you need to increase revenue!
What Are You Waiting For? WARNING: You Might Not Like This One - Ep.139
January 06, 2017 04:25 - 6 minutes - 9.68 MBI got a little creative today=) After recording a standard Q&A episode I decided to take a couple line out it and make a 2 minute rant! You might not like it... if not, please forgive me=)
How to Double Your Income in 2017 - Ep.138
January 03, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBHere are the 5 things that will help you DOUBLE your personal and/or business income in 2017 1.) Hire Someone to do EVERYTHING in Your Business Besides Sales You've gotta focus on the key drivers of growth and the #1 item you must pay attention to is sales and revenue generation. Yes, payroll, expense tracking, web design, office organization etc are all important but having a clean desk or perfectly design Profit/Loss Statement won't double your business in one year. Outsource c...
Guerilla Marketing: Scaling the Unscalable - Ep.136
December 27, 2016 23:35 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBIf you are willing to grind and work hard while being creative you don't need a billion dollar digital marketing ad budget. Sometimes a "boots on the ground" person-to-person marketing approach is the key to building your brand recognition and sales.
LIVE CALL WINNER #1 - (This is a good one) - Ep.135
December 23, 2016 03:36 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MBKathryn was one of today's 20 lucky winners of a LIVE phone advising call with Mike. This was one of Mike's favs because Christmas is just around the corner... How to scale and market a gift wrapping business!
I Went on a RANT! - Ep.134
December 19, 2016 20:44 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIf you think that age, sex, race, religion, or anything else is keeping you from success this episode is for you. Yes, these are big issues and their are problems in our nation concerning them, but don't become a victim!!
Reverse Engineering Your Customer - Ep. 132
December 12, 2016 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBMike answers two questions from a small business owner that has a big idea for the painting industry. Instead of thinking about what you can get out of the sale, think from the point of view of your customer... your needs will work themselves out if you do that!
Free Books for Listeners ANNOUNCEMENT - Ep. 131
December 10, 2016 05:24 - 3 minutes - 4.47 MBMike is giving away his book (Millennial Millionaire) for a limited time to listeners of the podcast only!!
Partnerships, 2017 Goals, and the Law of Attraction - Ep. 130
December 05, 2016 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBQ&A with Mike about partnerships. How to start a partnership correctly and how to overcome disagreements during a partnership. Mike also talks about his 2017 goals and planning practices and the one thing that every entrepreneur needs -- ACTION!
How to Start Business While Doing Shift Work - Ep. 129
November 28, 2016 00:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBHave a great idea but work shift work? Andrew writes in with a question. He works 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off in the mini industry and wants to start a moving company.
The 4 P's of Entrepreneurship - Ep.128
November 21, 2016 03:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBYou may have heard of the 4 P's of marketing but today Mike talks about the 4 P's of entrepreneurship: patience, persistence, practicality, and purpose.
Motorsports Biz and Experiential Shopping- Ep.127
November 14, 2016 06:23 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBLive video question came in from Kentucky and Mike gives advice on creating an experiential shopping experience
Q&A on Auto Repair Vending Machine and MY Biggest (Business) Fear - Ep.126
November 07, 2016 04:30 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBAaron has a great idea for auto dealers and repair shops and asks Mike about how to get started. Mike also shares his biggest fear about the podcast and business right now.
My Heart-to-Heart Talk for New Entrepreneurs - Ep.125
November 01, 2016 02:35 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBI just wanted to give vent after running into an issue a few times in the past week. I think it will help new entrepreneurs a lot. I think seasoned business owners should also take note of the advice they dish out to young people.
Starting Photography Biz and Mentorship - Ep.124
October 26, 2016 21:29 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIf you are wanting to grow as a media professional and the video/photography industry, this is a must listen. Mike gives concrete advice on learning the business aspect of things while also getting your name out there.
who i'm voting for president - Ep.123
October 19, 2016 17:04 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MBIn addition to talking about the upcoming presidential election, Mike also shares how to get sponsors for your show, blog, sport, etc
Q&A - How to Optimize Your Website - Ep.122
October 12, 2016 20:14 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBAJ has an online commerce store that sells car racing parts. Mike gives him some pointers on SEO, speed and design, as well as conversion on his website.
Q&A - How to Build a Cosmetic Business - Ep. 121
October 09, 2016 04:35 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBToday, an online entrepreneur wants to know how to sell more of her all-natural creams. Mike offers two different strategies on how to scale the business.
Retail is DEAD! (as we know it) - Ep. 120
October 02, 2016 04:09 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIf you own a retail business or have been thinking about doing so, today is a must-listen episode. Learn the WHY of retail business and learn WHEN retail is a good idea.
Interview: How to Get Paid for Speaking - Ep.119
September 26, 2016 20:21 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBRecorded LIVE from FinCon in San Diego. Mike sits down with speaker and entrepreneur, Adam Carroll to discuss his speaking career and how he makes money sharing his financial message with college aged millennials.
Why You Have a 90% Chance of Failure - Ep.118
September 21, 2016 04:34 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBWhy does 90% of small businesses fail within 5 years? According to Mike, a majority of the struggling businesses that contact the podcast for help have one common issue.
I'm the Crash Dummy - Ep.117
September 15, 2016 18:22 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBMike has launched LandscapeBusinessCourse.com and he tells you the beginning phases of the sales funnel. He will update us as he learns what to DO and NOT DO when creating an online course.
Google+ is The Biggest Deal! - Ep. 116
September 09, 2016 18:16 - 16 minutes - 23 MBSome people forget that Google is a business. They are also the most used search engine in the world and a great way to market to potential clients... The result of this is that using Google products gives a you a better chance of succeeding in the SEO game.
You've Been Marketing Wrong! - Ep.115
September 02, 2016 15:58 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIf you have been using "promotional" marketing tactics you have been doing it wrong all along. Get higher paying, higher quality clients by using alternate methods of marketing that build relationships and trust with potential customers.