Business Bootcamp

Q&A - Selling is About PEOPLE - Ep.114

Relationships and communication drive sales. Period. Whether it's B2B of B2C selling the sale weighs on the shoulders of PEOPLE. Don't forget it! Mike also unveils his new course on how to grow a successful landscaping business. He also finished a fix and flip real estate deal today.

Q&A - I Haven't Made it Yet! - Ep.113

Going to work for a startup is a great bridge between the 9-5 and business ownership. Mike speaks to a young business person with college debt and questions about personal finances. He also gives a heart2heart talk on where he is at in his career.

Q&A - Dominate Time and Fear - Ep.112

Tough questions get asked today. Are you afraid of starting your business? Or are you afraid of failing in front of someone? How do you deal with fear? Another question came in concerning time management. Don't manage your time... dominate it!

Q&A - Real Estate Deal and Hiring an Operations Manager - Ep.111

Do you think you need to hire an operational manager? You might, or you may be too small. Managers aren't producers, remember that. Also, do you know what a BRRR real estate deal is? Mike just bought one and wants to tell you about it!

Interview - Ryan Blair (multimillionaire, CEO, and best selling author) Going From Rock Bottom to Rock Star

Ryan Blair is CEO of a massive direct sales company called Visalus and has sold multiple business for 7 figures. He wrote "Nothing to Lose" and it became a best seller. IN that book, he shared his story of going from gang member to millionaire CEO.  Today, Mike and Ryan discuss business tips and focus on what young entrepreneurs should be doing to break out of the middle class. We also discuss how to go from rock bottom to rock star.  

I WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM! - Ep.109

Mike had an injury from a dump truck accident. In the show, he also shares some exciting news about the book launch, the new website, and upcoming interviews with multi-millionaires.

Q&A - How to Start a Second Location - Ep.108

Q&A - Your Next Million is Closer Than You Think! - Ep.107

Stop looking to other industries for your next business idea. Take a look at what you are good at and then create a service based business around that. Today, a lawyer asked a question on how to create supplemental income... her next million isn't far away!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vlog, Book, Contests- Ep. 106

All sorts of news and updates today! Bootcampers, this is a must listen!

Sales Trumps All! - Ep.105

There are three distinct categories that an entrepreneur falls into. 1.) technician 2.) sales manager 3.) CEO 90% of business fail because the owner stays in the first category

Q&A - Hiring Seasonal Workers and Employee Contract - Ep.104

Are you needing advice for hiring your first employee? Do you need workers only temporarily or during your busy season?

How to Succeed with a Seasonal Business - Ep.103

Do you have ebbs and flows in revenue, sales, or customers? Learn how to effectively manage your key employees and expand into new areas of business. Buying or starting a completely new business in a different industry is an option, as well as branching off into new areas of your industry that complement your current offering.

The Herd Mentality - Ep.102

What caused the "Great Recession"? What causes bubbles, slumps, bears, and bulls? The her mentality. Everyone doing something because everyone else is. It makes no sense and will lead to financial ruin. Be a trend setter, be an entrepreneur.

What Business Should I Start? - Ep.101

Have you ever asked the question, "What business should I start?" If so, this episode is for you. Mike tells you to focus on the WHY of entrepreneurship and less on the HOW. He gives the major key to the success of ANY business -- SALES. Sales trumps all!

Q&A - Creating Online Video Course - Ep.100

We made it to EPISODE 100! Today, Beth writes in a question about her dental website that is geared to saving dental practitioners time and money. Learn how to create an online video course and profit from it!

Q&A - Good, Better, Best Pricing Model - Ep.99

How do you retain your brand image without alienating the low-price shoppers? Apple does it with iPhone and Macs. You can too! Mike shows you how to use the good, better, best model to make your products more appealing online.

How to Monetize Your Audience Channel - Ep.98

Big news today on the show! Also, Mike is starting a journey into monetization of the podcast. He shares the DO's and DONT's of creating an audience and hopes that you can learn as he grows the podcast and begins to make a profit from it.

Q&A - PaddleBoarding Lessons - Ep. 97

Have you ever gone paddle boarding? Probably the most relaxing thing to do in the world. But how do you make a profitable business around it? Mike digs into the details with a listener and shows how to scale the company.

Q&A - Putting on Your HighSchoolHustle - Ep. 96

Starting a blog or online info site for revenue can be a great means for passive income. Mike shows the best way to start one and says that the WHY is more important than the HOW of making money in a business.

Q&A - Why You Should Increase Price... and Value! - Ep.95

A struggling photography gets advice from Mike on how to avoid cheapskates and get back to creating massive value for clients. Anyone can learn from this episode on how to raise prices and increase the perceived value of your product or service.

Free Money - Ep 94

The title is a total joke. There is no such thing as free money that just drops in your lap. However, passive income is what we are talking about here. Mike briefly goes over different types of passive income and talks about how this important for entrepreneurs as their investment strategy matures.

Quit Your Job in 6 Months - Ep. 93

Hate your job? Want to create your own business and take the entrepreneurial plunge? Mike tells you the steps to doing this over the course of the next 6 months. Following these steps will ensure the business succeeds and you don't go hungry in the mean time.

Behind the Scenes and Standardization - Ep. 92

Today Mike checks in and tells listeners what he has been up to. He talks about his book launch that is coming up and shares some insight on standardization that is key for growing businesses to implement.

How to Juggle - Ep. 91

The small business owner MUST learn how to juggle! Not bowling pins or balls but all the facets of their business.. from marketing, to sales, to HR, to web design, to PR, to finances, and on and on. Mike tells you how to grow your business and offers the skills needed to juggle like a pro!

Q&A - Starting a Compost Biz as an "Older" Entrepreneur - Ep. 90

Think you are too old, too fat, too poor to start a business? Think again and listen to the show today! Steve wrote in and Mike gives his advice on starting his own compost collection and distribution company.

Fireside Chat w/ Your Host - Ep.89

This is just a heart-to-heart talk from Mike as he shares what is going on in his businesses and what he is learning as we grows his entrepreneurial career.

Q&A - CEO Meets SBO (Small Biz Owner) - Ep.88

Mike got a question from a listener of the podcast and regardless of what industry you are in this is a value bomb! The last 5 mins are power packed and full of inspiration. Learn how to assess a businesses situation from a high level and then make a critical decision.

How to Run Multiple Businesses - Ep.87

Do you have a growing business but also a side gig or startup that you are working on? Feel stressed, overworked? Mike is going to tell you how he manages and runs multiple businesses and how you can do the same.

7 Areas You Must Systemize in Your Small Business - Ep.86

How do you grow a small business? How do you scale it to become larger, more profitable, and efficient? SYSTEMS. Creating systems and procedures is important in developing a successful business and Mike shows you the areas of your business that must be systematized.

Q&A - Niche Your Way to Cafe Success - Ep.85

Today Mike takes a question from a listener that wants to start a cafe/coffee business. But how do you compete against Starbucks? How do you carve out a niche when you got the big hitters all around you in a crowded market?

BioShakes and Franchising - Ep.84

Mike is involved in a tech startup called BioShakes. He tells about their unique business model and what type of franchises entrepreneurs should get involved with.

Q&A - Growing a Pressure Washing Biz - Ep.83

Josh from Chicago left a voice note on the website and asked how he can grow his pressure washing business. Mike gives some simple tips and advice that can be applied to all service-based businesses.

Personal Finances for the Millennial Millionaire - Ep.82

Should you save money? What should you spend your savings in? Should you just stash away cash? Today, Mike Talks about what you young entrepreneurs should be savings their money for and how they can reach their savings goals.

Q&A - Account Receivables & Collections for Small Biz - Ep.81

What do you do when a client owes you money but wont pay? Or people just don't pay on time? Today is a short episode but it could change the way you invoice and collect payment.

Customer Lifetime Value - Ep.80

You gotta know your numbers! And today Mike shares a ver valuable equation that will help you determine your marketing budget and tell you exactly how much a new client is worth to you!

How to Sell & Buy Businesses - Ep.79

Today Mike shares how you can increase the value of your business before you sell it. He also shares what to look for when you are wanting to acquire a competitor or another company.

Create Your Positioning Statement - Ep.78

Special announcement today from Mike! Plus we talk about how to design a positioning statement and how to target your audience effectively in your advertising and marketing strategy.

Smoked BBQ and Marketing Plans - Ep. 77

Today Mike takes a question from an entrepreneur that is selling wood chips for smoking BBQ. He gives advice on how to create an online sales channel. Then Mike tells you how to market effectively to the 3 segments of your potential clients.

LIVE Q&A - How to Sell into Retail Stores - Ep.76

Today Mike takes a LIVE audio question that was asked via the website. Mike shares how to sell into retail stores and how to price your product so that it actually sells and comes off the shelf.

Do You Hate Your 9-5 Job? - Ep.75

Do you hate your job, your boss, your paycheck? But do you feel stuck in that career? Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Do you have fear about making the leap? If so, today's show is for you!

Q&A - Starting a Coaching Business and Being a Young Entrepreneur - Ep.73

Mike answers two questions. One about starting a business in the coaching industry, the other about being a young entrepreneur in a service-based business.

Q&A - The Importance of Profit Margin - Ep.72

Today Mike tells a listener how they can grow a cleaning business and talks about the importance of profit margins.

Q&A - Scaling a Custom Wood Business - Ep.71

Today Mike takes a question from an entrepreneur that has recently started a wood building business. Ash (name of entrepreneur) is making plyometric boxes by hand and wants advice on how to grow.

Housing: Rent VS Buy - Ep70

After the 2008 real estate bubble more and more people are wondering if buying a house is really worth it. Mike gives the pros and cons of both and offers advice and warnings about buying a single family residence.

How to Use the Scientific Method in Your Marketing Mix - Ep.69

Mike tells about his plans to give listeners a FREE book. He also talks about the importance of experimentation when it comes to a businesses marketing mix.

LIVE Q&A - How to Start a Business Without Debt - Ep.68

Today we hear from Dan, an entrepreneur in Michigan that is wanting to start a party and events planning company. Mike answers his question and gives advice on how to START your business the "bootstrapping way."

Standard Pricing and ANNOUNCEMENT - Ep67

Today Mike gives a big announcement on a chance for business owners to get their questions answered! Also, he explains more about standardization of prices and how it can be used in the service industry to generate more loyal customers and a better bottom line.

The Small Business Owners Future Road Map - Ep66

What are your goals in business? Is your current business/industry going to get you there? If not, you need to plan the steps that will.

The Sales Pyramid and Marketing for Seasonal Businesses - Ep65

Today Mike gives insight for business owners that have seasonal businesses. How do you increase sales during a time that most clients aren't thinking about your product and service? Also, what is the sales pyramid and why is it important when making a marketing plan?

My Startup Idea Part 2 - Ep64

Today Mike shares more info about the new business he is starting called BioShakes.