Elite Business Advice Podcast
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Elite Business Advice Podcast's goal is to help educate business owners in all areas of business. We want to help business owners grow their business, but also provide education in other areas of life that affect self-employed individuals and small business owners including mortgages, retirement, health insurance and many other categories.
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EBA’s 150th Episode: Consistency Is Key
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBShowing up and being consistent every single day is hard, actually down right exhausting. Between showing up for people in your personal lives and showing up at your best for your business, employee’s and customers, it can be a challenge. In today’s 150th episode of the show, we cover the areas you should be consistent in, how to ensure you are, and also how to make sure you recharge yourself so that you can be consistent to those who need you. Struggling with some of the systems we mention...
An Educational Approach to Customer Service
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBBeing in business allows you a lot of freedom and options to differentiate yourself from your competitors. In this episode, we provide some practical things that you can do throughout your customers buying journey to solidify your brand and pricing, increase your closing rate and create raving fans about the experience they have with your company! Looking for a great automated platform to help with some of these touchpoints? Checkout DripJobs at: https://dripjobs.com?fpr=elitebusinessadviso...
Growth Journey of a Painting Business
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBIt’s easy to be overwhelmed with growth in your business if you don’t understand the potential path ahead and where some relief points of hiring help may come in. In today’s episode, we dive into a rough path and plan for what the growth journey of a painting business might look like from solopreneur to $1.5 Million in revenue. Want help from another perspective as you’re navigating this journey to make sure you’re on the right track? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at ww...
Planning For Next Winter
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIf this past winter was rough for you, the best thing you can do to avoid it again in 7 months is start planning now. While things are fresh, and you have time on your side with the upcoming busy season, putting together a plan and strategy now will only ensure next year is even better! In this episode, we walk through 2 strategies to look at for the next 12 months, what should be considered, and how to calculate the finances you need to get through a slower period. Need help digging out of...
Social Media Usage For Success
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWe all know that we need to be using social media in our business. But how do we do it effectively? What should we be posting? What’s the cadence or the strategy? In this episode we break down how to organically gain traction on your social media, easily and effectively without spending thousands of dollars a month to be seen! Interested in more information on Pfitzer Media and how Jeff (@jeffpfitzer) and his team can help you? Visit https://beacons.ai/pfitzermedia! Looking to increase you...
Mindset of an Entrepreneur
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBEntrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of guts, courage, and risk to become an entrepreneur, not to mention a very high Adversity and Emotional Quotient. In today’s episode we break down a few of the mindsets that top entrepreneurs have in running a successful business! Looking to level up your entrepreneurial game in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Pitfalls of a Growth Mindset
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBBeing an entrepreneur and a visionary can be a great thing in building a successful business, but it also opens you up to a lot of risk the more you grow. In this episode, we break down the most common pitfall we see of having a growth mindset: not having a period of profitability to build up a cushion to fuel your growth. A lot of entrepreneurs spend their profits to sustain the growth, only to build the house of cards on a shakier foundation than having a period of profitability to prepare...
Ask Us Anything: Vehicle Purchases, Credit Card Fees, Referral Bonuses and More
February 27, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIt’s been a bit since we did an Ask Us Anything, so we wanted to catch up on our list of your questions! In this episode we cover: Vehicle Purchases – Business vs. Personally Best Ways to Capture Before/After Pictures When to Expand into a New Service/Division How to Handle Credit Card Processing Fees What a Referral Bonus Incentive Looks Like Have a question you’d like covered on our next AUA Episode? Email Chris at [email protected]! Looking for someone to help you na...
Tanner Mullen: Automating to 7 Figures
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe all have 24 hours in a day, but the key factor in determining our success is how we use those 24 hours in a day. What if we could find ways to work smarter and not harder? What if we had some key systems in place to achieve more with less effort? How would that make you feel and how could that affect your bottom line in a positive way? We are honored to spend this episode talking with Tanner Mullen, the founder of both Premium Painting and Dripjobs. We’re going to discuss how he’s grown ...
Hiring & Recruiting the Smart Way, Part 3 with Dan Fleisher of HireBus
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn the final episode of our 3 Part Series on Hiring & Recruiting the Smart Way with Dan Fleisher, co-founder of HireBus, we focus in on why you should ABR. Always Be Recruiting! We will cover the benefits of leaving your hiring funnel on at all times, even if you have no current openings. At the end of the day, hiring employees is one of the Top 2 biggest issues Painting Contractors face in business. Interested in learning more about how HireBus can be an asset for your business? Visit www....
Hiring & Recruiting the Smart Way, Part 2 with Dan Fleisher of HireBus
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn last week’s episode, Part 1 of our series, we explained how Painting Contractors can help fill the top of the funnel to ensure they have a lot of interest in people working for their business. In today’s episode, we’re going to explain how to set up the right systems and automation to ensure the candidates you are spending time on the phone and in-person with are the correct potential candidates for your available position! Interested in learning more about how HireBus can be an asset fo...
Hiring & Recruiting the Smart Way, Part 1 with Dan Fleisher of HireBus
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBYou spend a lot of your resources marketing your business to get customers, so why don’t you treat the 2nd biggest problem Painting Contractors have the same way…. Hiring the right talent for your business. If you say there are no good employees out there, you’ll quickly see in this episode how that’s an excuse! Join Dan Fleisher, Co-Founder of HireBus and former Conquer Consulting Coach and our Founder Chris Moore as they dive deep into making sure the top of your funnel is full of potentia...
Doing What You Need to in 2024
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIntentions, goals and plans are great, but if you don’t have the systems to follow through on the action items needed, they’re useless. In this episode, we go back to some basic fundamental tools on productivity and follow through to ensure you’re set to make 2024 better than 2023. Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 3 spots left at the time of this episode relea...
Making 2024 Your Best Year Yet
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBEven though we’re 3 weeks into the new year, it’s not too late to start or revisit your goals for this year! In today’s episode we break down the 3 main areas you should plan out your year in: Business, Personal, Family. We’ll help you walk through the process to create your Top 10 goals for 2024 and then set goals and action plans to ensure it’s not just another “plan made” that wasn’t implemented. Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business an...
Doing What You Need to in 2024
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIntentions, goals and plans are great, but if you don’t have the systems to follow through on the action items needed, they’re useless. In this episode, we go back to some basic fundamental tools on productivity and follow through to ensure you’re set to make 2024 better than 2023. Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 3 spots left at the time of this episode relea...
Heiler Painting: The Visionary/Integrator Roles in a Partnership
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBIn last weeks episode, we interviewed Sean Davies and Tom Heiler of Heiler Painting in Philadelphia to hear how they’ve made their partnership work so well and the lessons learned along the way. In today’s episode we’re going to focus our discussion with them around how they’ve implemented the Visionary/Integrator role from the popular EOS system to help their business reach new heights. Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meetin...
Heiler Painting: The What, Why and How of Partnerships Pt. 1
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBMaking a partnership work in business can be a difficult thing, but it can also be a way to amplify the reach and opportunity in the business. In this 2 part series to kick off 2024, we interview Sean Davies and Tom Heiler of Heiler Painting in Philadelphia to share how they’ve made their partnership work so well and the lessons learned along the way. Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisor...
Professionalization of Your Business Series: Operations
December 26, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn the final episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for operations in your business. We cover things on both the day to day operations of your business and also the production of jobs piece of operations in your business. If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024! Need help in working th...
Professionalization of Your Business Series: Recruiting
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn the 4th episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for recruiting and retaining good talent in a professionalized company. We cover: Having a structured application/interview process, implementing an apprenticeship pathway program, having a set training/onboarding process, and the importance of structured reviews. If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new...
Professionalization of Your Business Series: Estimating
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn the 3rd episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for estimating in a professionalized company. We cover: Having an Estimating Numbers System, A Professionalized Presentation, On The Spot Estimating, and Having a Sales Process. If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024! Need help in work...
Professionalization of Your Business Series: Marketing
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn the 2nd episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for marketing in a professionalized company. We’ll cover how to implement an actual marketing plan, the importance of organic marketing with your previous clients, and having a Google and Social Media presence. If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a suc...
Professionalization of Your Business Series: Finances
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe’re kicking off our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business today with the Finances topic. In this episode we’ll cover a few key things that you should be doing for the finances of your business to make sure you’re treating your business like a professionalized business! If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months here to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024! Need help in working through the...
5 Step Process to Making Decisions
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWhen was the last time you had to make a key decision for your company? How did it make you feel? Scared, anxious, unconfident? In today’s episode, EBA Advisors Chris Moore and Jess Stephenson share about the 5 steps/things to consider when making key decisions for your company! Have questions or need some guidance in making decisions for your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
Your Board of Advisors
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEntrepreneurship can be a lonely road to navigate on your own. The best way to overcome this and ensure your business is successful is to have a trusted board of advisors around you to help you navigate each thing you will encounter in your business! This can be a formal board that you meet with periodically or informal in the sense that they are there when you need them or you meet individually to get their perspective during the year. Either way, you should always have a group of experts l...
How to Avoid Burnout as a Solo-Preneur and Duplicate Beyond Yourself
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBBeing an entrepreneur that operates solo is hands down one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship. Many entrepreneurs, including myself in both businesses, started out solo, only to scale it from there. In today’s episode we talk through the challenges that come with Solo-preneurship, how to succeed if you want to stay solo, and how to scale beyond that if that is part of your vision for your business! Need help or guidance growing your business beyond yourself? Schedule a free business a...
The Law of Attraction
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Law of Attraction is a real component to be aware of in both our business and personal lives. Who we spend time with, what we believe, our outlook on life with determine the clients, employee’s, friends, etc. that we attract to us. In this episode, we share some insight on how to be aware of the Law of Attraction in life and business, what shapes the Law of Attraction and then how you can make a shift of who you are attracting if you aren’t happy with your current results! Want to dive ...
Hiring a Leadership and Admin Position
October 24, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBOne tough step for many business owners is hiring leadership positions or an admin position. Hiring a painter or production team member can feel more natural, but hiring an overhead position and taking something intangible (not applying paint on walls) off of your plate can be overwhelming and uneasy to walk into. In this episode, we interview Jess Stephenson, Elite Business Advisor’s newest addition to share some perspective on this topic both as an advisor but also stepping into these role...
The 5 KPI’s You Should Know
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBIn business there are so many reports, numbers and data points that you can look at it can become overwhelming. So in this episode, we break down the 5 most important and impactful numbers to look at on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure your business is healthy and growing on track to reach your short and long-term goals! Need help in figuring out how to put these numbers together or ways you can improve these KPI’s? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elite...
Ask Us Anything Pt. 2
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOur 1st “Ask Us Anything” episode had such a great response and prompted a lot of questions sent, so we didn’t want to wait too long to do another one and answer them! In this episode we cover: Production Manager Compensation and Bonus Combined Production Manager/Estimator Expectations & Pro’s/Con’s Ideal Crew Sizes Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners A “Reasonable Salary” for S-Corporations How Big of a Financial Cushion You Should Have and What to do With The Excess S...
The Pumpkin Plan
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you ever wondered how a farmer grows the world largest pumpkin? More importantly, how does that apply to your life and business? In this episode we dive into discovering the things you need to cut/trim in your life and business to focus all of your energy and resources into the main goal and purpose! Need help identifying what’s working, what’s not, or how to put a game plan together to get from point A to point B in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elite...
Compounding Time and Interest
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBUnderstanding the difference between an investment and expense is important but how often do you have the investment mindset in your business and personal life? The investment mindset goes for both investing time and/or money to return time to your life. In today’s episode we go through some real-life examples both personally and in business on things you should be looking to invest into to return more time and money freedom. Looking to compound your efforts and invest into your business? S...
Tax Strategy Series Part 2: Strategies to Lower Your Taxable Income
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn part 2 of our Tax Strategy Series we discuss both common and advanced tax strategies that you can look into and implement into your business these last 4 months of the year to LEGALLY lower your taxable income next Spring! Do you have questions about taxes, tax planning or what makes sense for you and your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Tax Strategy Series Part 1: S-Corporations
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOne huge tax saving strategy for many business owners is filing as an S-Corporation. In today’s episode we cover what is an S-Corporation, when should you elect to file as one, and most importantly what are the operating differences of an S-Corporation versus an LLC or Sole-Proprietor. If you are already an S-Corporation, this episode is still for you as we cover a lot of common mistakes we see business owners make when it comes to the day to day handling of finances/expenses. Do you have...
AUA: Ask Us Anything Part 1
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhile we try to make our episode content based around common questions, themes and topics we hear about and have discussion with our clients around, we don’t want to forget the shorter simpler questions that just need a couple of minute explanation. We plan to release an “Ask Us Anything” episode every 6-8 weeks moving forward so that we can address your questions that many others are probably having too! On today’s ask us anything we cover: Salaried Painters Time Tracking Tools Navigati...
How Your Personal Finances Affect Your Business
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOne common thing we see with business owners is they take more money out of their business than the current stage of the business is actually making. In essence, they bleed the cash dry for the business to pay themselves. Our solution is usually to figure out how to increase the revenue/profit of the business to cover this, but many times the solution could lie within getting your personal finances in better order. In this episode we cover some things that commonly cause business owners to ...
Building Stronger Relationships
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBA lot of people understand the importance and role that relationships play in both their business and personal life, but few understand how to better connect and strengthen those relationships. In today’s episode we share 2 key things that will help you better understand those around you (and in your business!) and how to dive deeper in your relationship with them!
Planning For Winter
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBOne of the best things that you can do for your business to avoid any slow seasons is be VERY proactive and plan ahead. This is the whole reason we just hosted our 1st Elite Business Retreat for our clients, to help them plan ahead for November through February! We wanted to share some of the biggest highlights and overview of the few main things you can start thinking about now, to avoid a slow Winter like many experienced 8 months ago. Need help laying out a marketing plan for the next 6 ...
Top Mistakes New (and seasoned) Entrepreneurs Make
August 08, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWorking with entrepreneurs at all stages of business, you start to notice patterns, trends, and common themes. While we were compiling a list of the top mistakes that we see new entrepreneurs make, we realized that a lot of veteran entrepreneurs still get caught up in these same mistakes! Looking to make some changes in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Gratitude and Gratefulness
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWhen is the last time that you took time to reflect on all of the things you’re thankful for? Practicing gratitude every morning for 5 to 10 minutes can make a huge impact on your mindset and the things your brain focuses (positive or negative) on throughout the day. In today’s episode, Chris breaks down what is gratitude, why it’s important, and how to get in a good routine of practicing it.
Chad & Corrie Leister: Running a Business With Your Spouse – Part 4
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is work/life balance? Shouldn’t it be more of a work/life integration? In the final episode of our Running a Business With Your Spouse series, we interview Chad and Corrie Leister of Inspired By U to break down the balance of running a business and being married. Looking for guidance in how to communicate better and define your roles in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
Ryan & Danie Turry: Running a Business With Your Spouse – Part 3
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThere is something to be said about having great communication with your spouse in your marriage, but even more importantly in your business! In Part 3 of our Running a Business with Your Spouse series, we interview Ryan and Danie Turry of Headwaters Painting in Minneapolis Minnesota to share their perspective on working together in business and how to make sure that business never takes priority over your marriage! Looking for guidance in how to communicate better and define your roles in ...
Austin and Lacie Ilsley: Running a Business With Your Spouse – Part 2
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBHow do you operate when you have 2 visionaries and 2 integrators AND you have to go home to each other every night? In this week’s episode, Part 2 of our Running a Business With Your Spouse series, we interview Austin and Lacie Ilsley with AI Painting Plus in Columbia, MO to share some perspective on how they run their business and have a balance at home! We don’t have any degrees in therapy, but we would be lying if we said we hadn’t saved a marriage or two. Schedule a free business analys...
Matt & Maggie Kuyper: Running a Business With Your Spouse – Part 1
July 05, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMarriage can be difficult enough as it is. Adding a business on top of it can be an extra strain, so how do you navigate running a business together while maintaining a healthy marriage? Join us for this 4-part series that we kick off today with Matt and Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting in Nashville, TN as they share their entrepreneurial journey, the struggles they endured along the way and how they orchestrate their business together on a daily basis! We aren’t marriage counselors by any...
Being Fulfilled in Your Business: Part 2
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWe talked on last week’s episode about how to determine what your strengths are and what fulfills you. On today’s episode, part 2 of the Being Fulfilled in Your Business Series, we discuss the action plan and how to implement putting yourself in the role(s) that fulfill you and use your God given strengths and abilities to propel your business to a new level! Need help with figuring this out and implementing a plan? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Being Fulfilled in Your Business: Part 1
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHave you ever felt like you weren’t super fulfilled in the role you’re taking on in your business? In today’s episode we talk with Crystal Scott about figuring out what fulfills you, what your strengths are, and how to identify the role(s) you should talk on in your business. Need help with figuring this out and implementing a plan? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
The Infinite Game of Business
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWinning a game with a defined time period or score is a great feeling. But how do you “win” infinite games that never end such as business, life, finances, parenting, etc.? In today’s episode we provide some insight to the challenges that infinite games bring, and how you can put a few principles in place to turn infinite games into finite measurables to ensure you stay on track! Need help with goal setting and staying accountable to a plan to make progress in your business? Schedule a free...
The 5 Financial Principles to Live By
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThere are a lot of great financial “one-liners” and principles that you can choose to implement into your personal and business life. In today’s episode we share the 5 primary one’s that we embody on a personal level and help our clients understand when it comes to their day to day finances. Need help with getting your business’ finances in order? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Comprehensive Marketing Plans
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThere are so many ways that you can generate leads for your business, so putting them together in a comprehensive marketing plan can be challenging. In today’s episode we share the full blown marketing plan that yields results for most painting contractors to help grow their business. Need help with putting a marketing plan together for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Ted Pierce: Why Systems, SOP’s and Competency Checks Are Vital to Your Business
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever worked in a job environment that had structure, systems, Standard Operating Procedures and periodic evaluations in place? More likely than not, it ran like a well oiled machine! The question is, how do you put some of these things into practice in your business? In today’s episode we talk with Ted Pierce to share some real life experiences that Ted and Chris have had between working at Red Robin and Student Painters and the benefits that brought to everyone involved in both com...
Rachel Grimm: Relationship Marketing for Profitable Growth
May 16, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBAs a business owner, the best assets you have for marketing your business are your happy, satisfied customers that already know, like and trust you. In today’s episode we talk with Rachel Grimm, the Marketing Advisor for Elite Business Advisors to share some foundational practices you can put in place to strengthen the relationship with your spheres of influence to provide ongoing referrals and repeat business to your sales pipeline. Interested in learning more about the relationship market...