Latest Business finances Podcast Episodes
EP 138: “From Barter To Blockchain” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - April 26, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIn some form or fashion business has always existed. But the evolution of it is fascinating and the basics still apply no matter what shape it takes. What is interesting is how the evolution has just been to add layers of complexity. At times, making it hard for business owners to understand ...
EP 137: “Old School Sales: Business Cards to Phone Calls, what still Works?” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - April 18, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsAt the beginning of our careers, business cards were the staple of business. So was a Rolodex and a phone call. Like bread, milk and eggs, you got a desk, a phone number and a business card and boom, you were in business. With the world moving online in a much bigger way in the past few years, i...
EP 136: “Trade To Triumph” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - April 11, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsMost of us have had to devise some type of trade or barter in our business careers. It’s a core function of business and sometimes the only way to get something done. After all, isn’t business really just trading? Even if it’s for cash. In this episode, Mike and Blaine talk about how trading has...
EP 135: “Time’s Up: Act Now” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - April 04, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsGuess who didn’t come up with a topic for today’s episode? Yep, procrastination gets the best of us. So, tune into Mike & Blaine for a healthy dose of BS while we discuss how we get behind and what heightened sense of productivity follows a period of procrastination. It’s usually a lot of stress...
EP 134: “The Patience Paradox” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - March 28, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIs exercising patience in your business good or bad? On one hand, thoughtful consideration can save you a ton of headaches down the road. On the other hand, you might miss out on an amazing opportunity and risk becoming stagnant or obsolete. In this episode, Mike and Blaine explore the double-ed...
EP 133: “Normal: Myth or Reality” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - March 21, 2024 15:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsMany of us aim to fit into what's considered "normal," yet often question whether we genuinely do. In this episode, Mike & Blaine tackle the intriguing question: What defines normal for your business, and how can we tell if we fit that mould? From being measured against industry averages to grap...
EP 132: “Hops and Hardships” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - March 14, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIt was a good run. After almost two decades of growth and an explosion of crazy-good flavors, the craft brewing business is in decline. How could that be? You would think the beer snobs would revolt or come to their favorite brewers' rescue, but that hasn’t happened yet. In this episode, Mike an...
EP 131: “Word Woes: Business Edition” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - March 07, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsHave you ever heard yourself say something and instantly regretted it? It happens to all of us. It’s embarrassing and could cause real damage to your business. In this episode, Mike & Blaine talk about those slips of the tongue that can instantly alter your business. Is this something you’ve ...
EP 130: “Innovation On Autopilot” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - February 29, 2024 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsAI is here to stay, but we still have some thoughts about how it’s being used. The massive uptick in people using AI on a daily basis is an amazing phenomenon that needs to be paid attention to. It is improving people’s lives to the “nth” degree, but is it also making us lazy and uninspiring? ...
EP 129: “Market Tug ‘O War: Push v. Pull” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - February 22, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsSometimes, it’s accidental, and sometimes, it's on purpose, but the strategy you choose for your product dictates how you introduce it to the market. The real difference between pull strategy and push strategy is that you can feel it. You feel the market pulling you in versus you pushing your me...
EP 128: “Accidental Genius” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - February 14, 2024 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsYou have probably sat on the couch, saw a product, and thought, “I should have thought of that” or “I had that idea once.” Yep, regular people, every day, take a chance to create a simple solution to a persistent problem. Most of the time, they didn’t set out to change the world, it just happen...
EP 127: “Cashing In On Perception” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - February 08, 2024 17:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsFor some time now, value pricing has been all the rage in many industries. So, we took a dive into the art of value pricing, where you are focused on the customer experience, not the costs associated with the sale. What might seem like a recipe for disaster could be the very strategy you need to...
EP 126: “Wordplay For Winners” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - February 01, 2024 19:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsYou hear people say all the time that words f***ing matter. Especially when you are trying to attract customers to your business, in this episode, Mike & Blaine delve into the world of words and their impact on marketing and sales. Words do matter, and they can be used to invoke emotion and cr...
EP 125: “Chasing Dreams: Choosing Your Path” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - January 25, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIn your career, you can either work on your own dream, or work on someone else’s. When it comes to this pivotal decision, most people have to weigh the pros and cons of leaving the security of employment to brave the world on their own. In this episode, Mike & Blaine talk about the weight of tha...
EP 124: “Psychology of Satisfaction” - Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - January 18, 2024 01:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsWe all know how it feels when someone either goes way over the top to deliver or drastically falls short. You’re either emotionally charged or pi**** off. In this compelling episode, Mike & Blaine delve into the psychological effects of 'underpromising and overdelivering' on customers. They dis...
EP 123: “Climbing The Sand Hill”
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - January 11, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIt seemed like everything got a fresh new start when the calendar turned from December to January. Everything but our never-ending list of things to get done. In fact, the endless grind of goals, pricing changes, policy adjustments…on and on. It just feels like your uphill battle gets harder w...
EP 122: “So Many Secrets” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - January 04, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIt seems like wherever you look, there is an article or claim that the author knows a secret that you don’t. I don’t know how many times we have clicked on an article holding so much promise and been disappointed. Ugh, it’s another clickbait headline! Just before the podcast, we googled cash ...
Creating A Cash Flow Conveyor Belt: Six Practical Pricing Strategies To Bring In More Dough.
Get Radical With Your Business - January 02, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutesThis episode is about transforming your passion into a profitable, efficient business model that works like a well-oiled conveyor belt covered in freshly baked donuts! Join the delicious journey of a donut shop, bringing in more dough to their business through six pricing strategies that you can...
EP 121: “Crystal Balls & Curve Balls” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - December 27, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsIt’s that time of year when the internet overlords tell us what is going to happen in the New Year. Don’t be shocked! They look surprisingly similar to last year's predictions. The truth in the matter is we don’t know, but we can make some pretty good guesses based on fact. Join Mike & Blaine...
EP 120: “Boring Is Beautiful” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - December 21, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsWe always talk about the businesses that grab headlines and get you excited, but we often overlook the ones that seem mundane or routine. The truth is: that these businesses are the ones that tend to stand out to a trained eye. They are more predictable and reliable. In this episode, Mike & B...
EP 119: “ON vs. IN Your Business” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - December 12, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsAt the risk of making every business advisor in the world mad at us, “working ON your business, not just IN your business” is a worn-out cliche. Don’t get it wrong, it’s totally true; it's just that the phrase itself might be played out. In this episode, Mike & Blaine dissect the phrase and pass...
Cultivating a Thought Leader Reputation
She Means Profit - December 11, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings“A thought leader is defined as an individual or firm recognized as an authority in their specialized field whose expertise are sought after and often rewarded. ” — Melissa Houston In an ever-growing industry, what sets you apart from the crowd of thousands proclaiming they’re the best and the...
EP 118: “Sales Fiascos” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - November 30, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsWe always want to talk about the wins, but nobody tells the stories of the cringe-worthy sales call. Funny thing is, you can almost tell immediately when things go south during a presentation. It leaves everyone with a lasting impression, so let's give thanks to Mike & Blaine as they discuss th...
Contract Negotiations with Dina Segal
She Means Profit - November 27, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings"As you're starting your business, you're going to come across so many interesting and sometimes real challenges, really exciting problems to solve, areas of compliance and requirements that probably seem daunting, and I would say really seek out resources, seek out mentors.” — Dina Segal Con...
EP 117: “My Virtual Assistant Needs An Assistant.” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - November 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsWe first heard about virtual assistants for small business owners from Tim Ferris in his book - “The 4 Hour Work Week.” But how practical are they? Do you really have enough work to justify one, and will they do the job the way you want it done? Mike & Blaine debate the tips, tricks, and trap...
EP 116: “Taglines That Stick” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - November 16, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsWhat makes you remember a company? Better yet, what is almost the first thing you think of when someone mentions a company. A lot of times, it’s their tagline. That short little phrase just seems to sum up the entire business. In this episode, Mike and Blaine talk about how hard it is to fin...
Mastering Your Path to Success: Tips for Managing Debt in Business
She Means Profit - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings“With the right mindset and dedication, successful debt management is within your reach.” —Melissa Houston Many aspire to start their own business, but a common obstacle preventing them from doing so is financial constraints. People who do not have enough funding often resort to taking out loa...
EP 115: “From Expertise to Entrepreneurship” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - November 09, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsThere is never a shortage of consultants, but the lifespan of a consulting company looks short. In this episode of Mike & Blaine, we will explore taking your skills and turning them into a business. So, how exactly do you leave the corporate grind and find success in consulting? Tune into this e...
EP 114: “Time to Tackle Burnout” Mike & Blaine
Mike & Blaine: Business + Beer + BS - November 01, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsSmall business is a grind. It’s day-in and day-out repetition of barely moving the needle. Sometimes, we wonder why we put ourselves through it as small business owners. The emotional toll presents itself as burnout, but is it? We think burnout is about resentment, and preventing it means disco...
Boosting Business Profit through Mastering Sales Conversion Tracking
She Means Profit - October 30, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings“The bottom line is that tracking your sales conversion is an essential step towards driving your business profit and ensuring that your business profit continues to grow and thrive, and not just your profit, but your sales and your whole business.” —Melissa Houston What sets a business up for...
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