Be a PROFITABLE Badass Small Business Owner
678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratingsHelping Small Business Owners who run service-based businesses, brick-and-mortar businesses, or home-based businesses in their local communities learn their business numbers and earn a 6 figure income.
So if you're working 60, 70 hours a week and struggling to grow your small business and you want more financial freedom, this show is for you. My mission is to help you earn an awesome income!
Everything you do in your business impacts your profit. So let's make sure you are paying yourself correctly in your business and the steps you can take that contribute to a healthy bottom line.
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There is NO ONE to Hire!
July 12, 2021 10:13 - 20 minutes - 24.2 MBThere is NO ONE to Hire! It has never been harder to hire new employees than it is right now. BUT! You cannot let this derail you from the mission of finding good people to hire. They are out there, but they aren’t about to show up on your doorstep either just because you invited them in. If you are having trouble finding good people to hire, let’s start with you and what you can do differently to start the ball rolling on finding good employees to add to your team. ~~~~ The ...
Do You Have Raving Fans
July 05, 2021 10:08 - 11 minutes - 13.9 MBDo You Have Raving Fans? Why You Need Them! How many raving fans does your business have? How many customers do you have that will do all they can to help make your business successful? Raving fans are the diehards that love you and your business more than anything. They aren’t the fans that would just give you a 5-star rating. They are the type to go make others give you a 5-star rating. Raving fans are the ones you want. These raving fans have the ability to blow up your busi...
No Sales? Do This First!!
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 17.4 MBNo Sales? Do This First!! Need more sales in your business? Want to find more Customers or Clients? Here is some advice for folks that some might not want to hear, but honestly, there are a group of small business owners that need to hear it! I see small business owners hop into Facebook groups and discussing that they need more customers for their business. They need more sales. When you dive in deeper, you also realize they need this advice as well. ~~~~ The Badass Busi...
Copy & Add Your Secret Sauce!
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 20 MBDon’t recreate the wheel in your small business. There is so much you can learn and get inspiration from. Other businesses have blazed a trail before you so why not “borrow” what they have done to be successful, then add your secret sauce? You are the difference in your business but others have come before us, so why not take what they have learned and improve on it? We learn from the good and the bad. The failures and the successes. So take your business to the next level by copying and...
Sometimes You Just Need a Vacation
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 21 MBSometimes You Just Need a Vacation I tried to take a vacation last week. I was 75% successful. I want to share why sometimes your brain just needs to shut down for a week so it can process. We need to step back and have no thoughts so we can think clearly again. I will rattle as I share my thoughts as I end my first vacation in 2 years. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their business income &...
The Wheels Fell Off! Now What??
June 07, 2021 10:11 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBThe Wheels Fell Off! Now What?? Did you watch your business tank last year due to the pandemic? Or maybe there was a big event that caused your business to tank? If you want to get your business back on track, then here are a few things to keep in mind. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. In each episode, we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve y...
What Lessons Did Your Business Learn from the Crazy Covid Year?
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat Lessons Did Your Business Learn from the Crazy Covid Year? This past year saw some crazy times for many small businesses (large ones too). Whether you had the best year of your business’s life or had one of the worst, there are plenty of lessons to learn from what Covid did to many businesses and continue to impact as we head into the end of 2021. The past year has taught us timeless lessons that every small business can learn from and today we will take a look at some of the go...
Stop Chasing Business All Over the Place!
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.6 MBStop Chasing Business All Over the Place! Want more business? Think smaller, not bigger! Learn to focus on the 5 miles around your neighborhood and your business will grow! You are wasting time, money, gas, wear and tear and meanwhile, you aren’t serving 95% of the potential customers who live around you! So if you want more business and you want to make more money in your business, make this one little change and you might be surprised by how much of an impact it has. ~~~~ ...
3 Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MB3 Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make Is Your Business Stuck? Odds are you are making one of these 3 common mistakes I find most small business owners make. You must know who you serve, what is the plan, and you really must know your business numbers. I’ll go into more detail on how these three mistakes are hurting your small business and keeping you from growing your sales but more importantly, your profits! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owner...
Crazy Busy Doesn’t Mean You Are Successful
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBCrazy Busy Doesn’t Mean You Are Successful Just because a business looks extremely busy, doesn’t mean it is making any money. Way too many small business owners are victims of their own success. They do more and more sales, yet the profits do not follow. I don’t want you to become another statistic of a failed small business. We will discuss in more detail what causes small businesses to be crazy busy, tons of sales yet still fail. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small...
Study the Storm of Your Busy Season
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBStudy the Storm of Your Busy Season Most businesses have crazy busy seasons. Time’s when you spend what feels like 100% of your time “in” the business, “doing” the business vs working “on” the business. The key is to ensure that you are studying what is going right and what is going wrong and what you need to fix before the next crazy season of your business. So in the middle of your storm, make sure you are jotting down the things you need to tweak or improve before the next storm mov...
Time to Pivot from Sales to Profits
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBTime to Pivot from Sales to Profits You’ve built a great business for yourself, but you need more profits. There is no more time for more sales, so you need to focus on profits. Let’s discuss how now is the perfect time to pivot your business to the products and services that grow your profits not just your sales! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how...
Whip Out Your Profit & Loss Income Statement!
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBWhip Out Your Profit & Loss Income Statement! Time to grab your profit and loss income statement and see who you are doing so far this year. What are the wins and the opportunities? What can you do today to course correct or take advantage of? Compare your profit and loss to last year or the year prior and see what other trends you see. The key to being profitable is taking in the information, making tweaks, and improving that bottom line! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for ...
Grow Your Business by Tapping into Your Tribe
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBGrow Your Business by Tapping into Your Tribe Do you have a tribe of people that you hang out with on a regular business? Did you know that this tribe can be instrumental in helping you grow your business? Your tribe already knows, likes, and trusts you. So why not tap into this and help them realize how you might be able to help their family, friends, neighbors with the pain point your business solves? Your tribe could be the key to blowing up your business! ~~~~ The Badass B...
Who Do You Think You Are Talking To?
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBWho Are You Talking To? Are you chasing the wrong customers or clients? Are you so focused on talking to everyone that you end up talking to no one? Did you know that if you focus your energy on the ideal, target customer that you will grow your business much faster than trying to talk to everyone? Let’s face it, not everyone will use your business. So why not focus on the folks that will help you grow your business? You Might Be Talking to the Wrong People! ~~~~ The Badass Busi...
Maximize the Profits of Your Seasonal Business
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 13.7 MBMaximizing Your Seasonal Business Do you have a seasonal business? Looking for ideas on how you can maximize your sales and profits? There are three crucial things to look at. You will want to make sure you have the funds to cover your slower months as a top priority. Your next priority is to ensure you are as profitable as possible on the sales you do. It might not be a matter of finding new customers as much as it is, getting the existing customer average ticket up. There is...
Your Communication Sucks!
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBYour Communication Sucks! Your (Lack of) Communication is Costing You Sales and Profits! This has been an infuriating week. It has been filled with poor communication from various people who all impacted my client’s experience. While we might not be able to prevent the problems, the hiccups, the frustration came from the lack of communication. Way too many small business owners let poor communication prevent their business from growing to its true potential. Crappy communicat...
20 Ways to Stop Flushing Profits Down the Toilet!
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MB20 Ways to Stop Flushing Profits Down the Toilet! Stop Flushing Your Business Profits Down the Drain!! Let’s take a look at 20 ways that most small businesses are causing their business to lose profits. If you are looking for ways to increase your profits, then take a look in these areas and you should be able to increase your business profits! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal inc...
Do You Need to Use Social Media in your Local Business?
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.91 MBDo You Need to Use Social Media in your Local Business? If you run a local business in your community, is social media a necessary evil for your business? No. You can build a great business from word of mouth. You do need a Google Business Page but honestly, let your customers, your raving fans, use their social media to help you build up your business! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their per...
Empower Your People & Increase Your Profits
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBEmpower Your People & Increase Your Profits It is so hard for small business owners to “let go” and trust their people. But you are losing way too much time and profits by babysitting them. If you have hired the right people and have trained them well, don’t you think it is time to take off the training wheels? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how t...
Learn These Business Numbers First!
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 6.42 MBLearn These Business Numbers First While many business numbers are important, paying attention to these four numbers will make a huge difference in your profitability immediately! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Watch Free Training on the YouTu...
Help! I'm Losing Business!
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 15.2 MBHelp! I’m Losing Business! Help! I'm Losing Business! - If this sounds familiar, then you will want to take a step back and dive into a few areas of your business to ensure you stop the bleeding and fix the core problem. If your Spidey senses are going off that something is wrong in your business, then listen to it! It is probably the beginning of something that you need to identify what is wrong now before it gets worse! It might be more than the weather or other typical issues. Today we...
You Must Remember this to Make More Money in Your Small Business
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.01 MBYou Must Remember this to Make More Money in Your Small Business This one mistake costs small business owners so much profit that could be working its way into their pockets. It is tied to a mindset that is more based on being an “employee” vs a “business owner”. If you want to take your business profits to the next level, then please remember this one simple thing. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want ...
Why Not Grow Your Business Together?
February 15, 2021 09:00Why Not Grow Your Business Together? Small Businesses Want to Grow, Larger Businesses Want to Grow. Why Not Grow Your Business Together? There is a great opportunity for smaller businesses to partner up with larger businesses to help each other out. There is a problem you both have that the other can solve. Let’s discuss. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode w...
Why Not Grow Your Business Together?
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBWhy Not Grow Your Business Together? Small Businesses Want to Grow, Larger Businesses Want to Grow. Why Not Grow Your Business Together? There is a great opportunity for smaller businesses to partner up with larger businesses to help each other out. There is a problem you both have that the other can solve. Let’s discuss. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode w...
How to Prepare for a $15 Minimum Wage
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.7 MBHow to Prepare for a $15 Minimum Wage The $15 minimum wage will be a reality at some point over the few years. It isn’t a matter of if, but rather when. As a business owner, don’t make it political. Start thinking now about what you can do to prepare. We will walk through some ways to tackle the change, so you are ready and ahead of the game. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal i...
What Profit Stage is Your Business In?
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat Profit Stage is Your Business In? Previously we have discussed the 6 stages of a small business. But how does Profitability tie into it? Can you be running a $500,000 business yet still be stuck in the struggling stage? YES! Let’s discuss where you are from a profit standpoint and what stage you are probably in and what it will take to get you into the next stage of your business and start making more profit! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Ow...
How Does Your Customer See Your Business?
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MBHow Does Your Customer See Your Business? When Was the Last Time You Saw Your Business Through Your Customer's Point of View? It is always a great practice to do this several times a year. Let’s take a look at some examples and how they can help your business improve. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sale...
3 Levels of a Business Owner’s Pay
January 25, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 19.5 MB3 Levels of a Business Owner’s Pay – Know Your Value Let’s have an honest conversation about what business owners pay themselves. The reality is, there are way too many business owners who haven’t taken money out of their business in years. Then there are others who are just glorified employees and finally, we have the ultimate goal, the money you pay yourself as a business owner. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job t...
Have You Looked Yet? | How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business?
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.03 MBHave You Looked Yet? | How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business? So, How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business? Have you looked yet? Could you tell me what your COGS were? Or maybe what your expenses ran? How about profits? Would you be able to know that you ran a 30% profit line? Let’s discuss… ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each epi...
Have You Set Up Your Google Business Page Yet?
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBHave You Set Up Your Google Business Page Yet? When you need to find a business, if you are like most folks, you turn to “Google”. When someone looks for someone that can solve a pain point that you have a solution for, will you show up? Not if you haven’t even claimed your business on Google. Let’s discuss why you need to claim your Google business page but also what you will want to do to ensure that your business has a shot of popping up when your customers are looking for you! You Mu...
Payroll is Your #1 Controllable Expense
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBPayroll is Your #1 Controllable Expense If you have employees, then Payroll is your #1 controllable expense. Why do you think so many companies start to “layoff” folks when times get tough? It is the easiest way to make a quick impact. But this isn’t how I want you to run your business. Let’s discuss how you can get more out of your payroll dollars. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their per...
Transitioning the Point of Contact in a Business
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBTransitioning the Point of Contact in a Business As your business grows, you will begin to transition out of the role of the primary contact for everything to do with the business. Maybe you will have someone in charge of scheduling or answering the phones. Maybe you will want folks to deal with your crew leader directly or the employee sent to their home. But how do you keep the customer from always feeling they need to speak to you directly? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Pod...
Your Employee Wage vs Your Owner's Profits
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.84 MBYou get paid as both an employee in your business as well as a business owner. Too many folks assume all the money they make is as a business owner. That is not the case. You will make different business decisions if you do this one simple exercise we go over in this episode. HINT: Employee Wage is NOT Business Profit! You Might Not Be as Profitable as You Think! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to gr...
Real Estate Agents Can Be Money Trees for Your Small Business
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBReal Estate Agents are some of the most prolific referral partners out there. They are referring to local businesses daily and you want to be one of these businesses! Think about it, they refer businesses to get a home ready to sell, they refer to their buyers for the projects they plan to do, and they refer folks to fix the items that flag on inspection. And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Take a listen to learn more about how a Realtor can become a money tree for your business! ...
10 Questions You Should Ask About Your Business
December 28, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.2 MB10 Questions You Should Ask About Your Business If you are looking to focus your business over the next 12 months, then these 10 questions are great to help you identify where you are and where you want to be a year from now. GET THE FREE EBOOK OF THE 10 QUESTIONS ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, i...
What is the Best Option to Increase Your Sales? – Run the Numbers
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat is the Best Option to Increase Your Sales? – Run the Numbers To increase your sales, you can – increase your customer count, increase your customer frequency, or increase your ticket average. How do you know which option is best for your business? Let’s take a look at each bucket of sales and put some numbers to them to see what might be your business’s best option. Link to the YouTube Video Mentioned – What is the Best Option to Increase Your Sales? – Run the Numbers LINK TO ...
Set Your Sales Goal Around Your Profit Goal
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBSet Your Sales Goal Around Your Profit Goal Have you set a profit goal for your business? Wondering how to figure out the sales you will need to do to hit that profit goal? In today’s podcast episode we will discuss how to do this and the importance. Link to the Video Mentioned – How to Do the Calculation LINK TO GET THE EBOOK - 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but ...
The 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Profits in Your Small Business
December 06, 2020 17:07 - 14 minutes - 16.2 MBThe 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Profits in Your Small Business Do you have a business that you still aren’t paying yourself? Maybe you have worked your way up to $35,000 or even $50,000. Tired of barely breaking even each month? Well, let’s start the journey to getting your business to the point of making you a great $100,000 income! LINK TO GET THE EBOOK - 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are ti...
The TRUE Lifetime Value of Your Customer
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBHave you ever wondered how some business owners are able to grow their business without ever having to pay a dime in advertising? Well, the secret is in understanding the TRUE Lifetime Value of each and every customer you have and the potential for amazing sales! You see, each customer is more than the $50 a month they pay you (or whatever your typical sale is). Customers that feel like they are given the royal treatment become your best ambassadors and will increase their value to yo...
Is It Time to Recalibrate Your Small Business?
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBDo you feel like your business has stalled? Maybe lost interest in doing something that you once loved? Busy yet something feels off in the business? Maybe the business isn’t going in the direction you wanted it to go. Then it is time to recalibrate. Let’s discuss today when it might be a good time to recalibrate your business. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode w...
Coronavirus Round 2 - Is Your Business Prepared?
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 13.2 MBCoronavirus Round 2 - Is Your Business Prepared? What Did Your Business Learn from the 1st Round of Coronavirus? This isn’t a political fight, nor is it mask vs anti-mask. This is about your business and making enough money to keep your business afloat and cover the expenses you have in both your business and for your family. What lessons did you learn, and have you made preparations just in case? If you fail to prepare, this round of pain is on you. ~~~~ The Badass Business O...
Are the People You Are Surrounding Yourself With Making You Better or Holding You Back?
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBAre the People You Are Surrounding Yourself With Making You Better or Holding You Back? You might have heard the saying, “You are the 5 people you surround yourself with.” Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself who has influenced you and are taking the steps needed to surround yourself with folks that make you a better business person? Don’t dismiss the power of virtual mentors either! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are ...
Do This Before You Do That Huge Bid
November 12, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBDo This Before You Do That Huge Bid Did you just get the dream bid you have been working on? Well, before you put pen to paper, there are a few things you will want to do first! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams. Watch Free Training on the You...
Time to Reset & Get Your Business Back to the Basics
November 09, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBTime to Reset & Get Your Business Back to the Basics When things get out of control, it is always a good time to take a step back and ensure your business is handling the fundamentals well. By getting back to the basics of great customer service, quality of product/job, and marketing, make sure that the business you are building is built on a solid foundation that can withstand anything that comes your way. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners wh...
How You Can Use Your Average Ticket to Figure Out the Customers Needed to Hit a Sales Goal
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBHave a sales goal and wondering how many customers you need to hit it? Or maybe you plan to gain 50 new customers this month and wondering what you can expect in sales? Your Average Ticket is a great tool to use to answer both of these questions. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processe...
Are You Targeting the Right Customers?
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.46 MBStop Chasing New Customers and Start Loving Your Past Customers. Your past customers are already in love with you. You need to focus on getting them to return more often and go out and become your biggest supporters in the community. Stop chasing cold leads and start making those warm leads hotter! ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase ...
Franchisees - Do Not Get Screwed When the Franchise Does This!
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBDon't Sacrifice Profits for Sales! The franchise will always prioritize your sales over your profits. After all, they make money when you sell stuff not when you profit from stuff. You want to make sure you run the numbers and that anything they push, still makes sense profitability wise vs just sales-wise. ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to in...
Are You Creating Raving Fans in Your Small Business?
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBRaving Fans can be more powerful than any advertising that you could ever purchase. Raving fans will seek out customers for your business vs waiting to be asked. Can you imagine the impact just having 100 raving fans would do for your business? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes ...
Do You Know the Cost of that Debt?
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBDo You Know the Cost of that Debt You Are Taking On? What if I told you that you will need to create $40,000 in NEW Sales in order to pay for that $ 10,000 item you just used credit to buy? If you are thinking about going into debt in your business to purchase some equipment, a car, a tool, etc, you will want to listen to this first. How Much in New Sales Will You Need to Produce? ~~~~ The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job t...