ETOP Podcast with Richard Walsh
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Escape the Owner Prison (ETOP) is the Contractors new way to scale, regain control and fast track growth while loving life. As a 30 year veteran business owner and best selling author, Richard Walsh brings incredible guests and insights from the world of business. Discussing the struggles and successes of entrepreneurship in the trades and service arena, ETOP Podcast offers real world solutions to make your business the best it can be while giving you a life worth living!
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Episodes
Why you should raise your prices
August 11, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBNo matter what is happening in this Covid economy you can still raise your prices. You just need to do it correctly. I tell you how in this ETOP Podcast episode.
You are what you surround yourself with.
August 06, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBThey say your 5 closest friends are a mirror of you. If you want to increase your business you need to start looking around you and see what your daily habits are and those you associate with. This can be a game changer for you and your business.
Overcoming FEAR, Covid 19 or otherwise to grow your business and adapt going forward.
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBLance Caron from Lance Caron Coaching goes in depth how to combat fear in this crazy situation we are in with Covid 19 and other business uncertainties. This is incredibly helpful information you can use to strengthen your resolve and push forward with your business.
COVID-19 Opportunity
April 11, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBLets talk about ways to create opportunity from the Covid crisis. I've got some great ideas to help your business prosper through this critical time for business survival.
The Coronavirus and your business
March 27, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBHere’s five things you can do with and for your business in these uncertain times with the Coronavirus
ETOP w/ Mark Villareal the Millennial factor author
March 21, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBMark Villarreal, Best selling author of The Millenial Factor 10 steps to managing Millenials to success is my guest. He gives incredible insight into hiring and managing the Millenial workforce to benefit your company. He also dispels many Millenial myths and misconceptions about this generation.
ETOP W/ Michael Hamburger from EZZEY.com
March 19, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBMeet Michael Hamburger from EZZEY.com and hear his Entrepreneurial journey from success to failure and back again. If you need encouragement in your journey this is it! Todays nugget...Forgetery :-)
ETOP - Episode 2: First thing...define your exit strategy
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBRichard speaks to the need for an exit strategy from your business. The best way is before you start but it’s never to late to start so start today! Get all the details in this podcast.
ETOP - Episode 9: Being Paid What You're Worth
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBBeing paid what you’re worth, and being paid first. Richard explains why it’s a really bad idea to be paid last and how to structure your business so making payroll is no longer an issue.
ETOP - Episode 8: Low Price Selling
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBLow price selling. My skin crawls just thinking about selling for lowest price. Richard shows you why you never want to be the low bidder. If you want to grow your business and escape the owner prison low pricing is not the way. Special health bonus in this one too!
ETOP - Episode 7: Know Your Numbers
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBKnow your numbers. This isn’t about accounting it’s about sales #’s. Richard discusses the absolute importance of knowing your specific sales numbers.
ETOP - Episode 6: appointments into sales
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBAppointments into sales. Lets learn how to convert appointments in sales. No one wants to be a professional estimate writer. We need closers and here’s how to do it.
ETOP - Episode 5: Automation
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBAutomation. Richard explains what automation looks like in any business and why you need it for smooth and sustainable growth. This is your key stress reducer!
ETOP - Episode 4: Fuel For Your Economic Engine
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBFuel for your economic engine. Richard explains how to fuel your economic engine and drive your business to it’s top speed and revenue/profit gains.
ETOP - Episode 3: Employees/ weakest link or biggest asset
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEmployees...Your weakest link or greatest asset. Richard demonstrates how to have a team of A players and what makes them A players and how to keep them. Build a team not a workforce.
ETOP - Episode 3: Employees/ weakest link or biggest asset
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEmployees...Your weakest link or greatest asset. Richard demonstrates how to have a team of A players and what makes them A players and how to keep them. Build a team not a workforce.
ETOP - Episode 11: Margin Creation
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MBWe all know what margin is in our numbers but let’s talk about creating margin in our lives.
ETOP - Episode 10: Ready To Scale?
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAre you ready to scale your business? Here’s a checklist to make sure you have things in order for this growth phase.
ETOP - Episode 1
January 29, 2020 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBRichard Discusses Where it all began and what it's all about.