Latest Businessalchemy Podcast Episodes
85 - Communicating Effectively
Been There, Done That! - February 10, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBusiness is built on relationships, and relationships are built on communications. In this episode, host and SCORE Mentor Dennis Zink speaks with communications consultants, experts and authors Bob and Eileen Parkinson. Topics include both oral and written communications to individuals and gro...
84 - Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
Been There, Done That! - December 04, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsProfessional Employer Organizations are an increasingly popular way for small and medium sized businesses to manage their HR and payroll functions. By outsourcing these administrative burdens, the staff is free to focus on their core competencies. And, because PEOs service many companies, they...
83 - Business Partners
Been There, Done That! - November 08, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhen two or more people get together with a business idea, their first inclination is often to join together as partners. However, that’s not always the best decision, and even when it is, there are a number of variables that need to be considered. A business partnership can be as rewarding an...
82 - Avoid Cyber Attacks!
Been There, Done That! - September 27, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEvery business today is dependent on computer systems, and a cyber attack could be devastating. In this episode, host Dennis Zink talks with David Spire, Chief Development Officer and Chris Brenes, Director of IT Security for Entech. They discuss ways to keep your computers safe when exchangin...
81 - Digital Marketing and SEO for Non-Techies
Been There, Done That! - September 17, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKnowledgeable business owners are aware that digital marketing is essential to their growth and survival. In this episode, host Dennis Zink speaks with Nabil Freij, a SCORE Mentor, successful business owner and a proficient user of digital media and social marketing tools. Nabil explains wha...
80 - Social Media for Non-Techies
Been There, Done That! - August 01, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBusiness owners and entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly aware that social media is a vital part of any marketing plan. Many of them don't have a complete understanding of this technology. They don't know what it is or how to use it. In this episode, host Dennis Zink speaks with Mical John...
79 - The Client - Mentor Experience
Been There, Done That! - July 08, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAlexis Nguyen, owner of an Assisting Hands Home Care franchise, is a major success story. She credits her SCORE mentors with helping her build her multi-million dollar business. In this episode, host Dennis Zink speaks with her and her two SCORE mentors, Stroud Curran with the Tampa chapter, ...
78 - Where's The Money? Finding Your Best Lender
Been There, Done That! - June 05, 2019 16:23 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAccess to capital is a problem faced by most businesses. We’ve brought back Gerri Detweiler, Education Director of Nav, to further discuss the ways that businesses can gain access to funding. Gerri and host Dennis Zink talk about the importance of personal as well as business credit, how to ch...
77 - Is Buying a Franchise Right for You?
Been There, Done That! - April 30, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBuying a franchise can be an easier way to get into business than starting from scratch. In this episode, we're addressing the benefits and challenges associated with buying a franchise business. We'll be exploring what a franchise is, what types of franchises are available, how to choose the b...
76 - How to Buy a Business
Been There, Done That! - April 25, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBuying a business is one of the most important steps in life taken by entrepreneurs. It can be a rewarding experience or it can be a minefield fraught with danger. Our experts are here to guide you safely through that minefield. In this episode, host Dennis Zink explores this topic. He is join...
75 - Exit Strategy Part 4 - The 10 Step Business Sale Process continued
Been There, Done That! - April 14, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis is the final episode in our series addressing exit strategies. In part one, we explored the important considerations sellers must understand before exiting their business. In part two, our experts presented ways in which businesses are valued. In part three, we outlines the first 5 steps o...
74 - Exit Strategy Part 3 - The 10 Step Business Sale Process
Been There, Done That! - March 15, 2019 13:09 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis is part three of a series of episodes addressing exit strategies. In part one, we explored the important considerations sellers must understand before exiting their business. In part two, our experts presented ways in which businesses are valued. In this podcast, we outline the steps in...
73 - Exit Strategy Part 2 - Valuation
Been There, Done That! - March 04, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Dennis Zink talks with Peter Gruits with the SCORE Exit Strategy Team and Eric Robinson, a CPA with Robinson, Gruters & Roberts, CPA, about business valuation. You'll learn what a buyer is actually buying, methods used to establish value, and the definitions of goodwill and E...
72 - Exit Strategy Part 1 - Cashing In
Been There, Done That! - February 12, 2019 14:23 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this first episode in a series about exiting your business, Dennis Zink talks with Mark Dunlop, Vice President with BankUnited, and attorney Ken Chapman, partner with Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbrough, Koach & Chapman, P.A. about exit strategies. You'll learn: The six most common exit opti...
71 - Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Been There, Done That! - November 20, 2018 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWill your business need access to additional funds to facilitate growth or to cover emergencies? Many, perhaps most, will. In this episode, Gerri Detweiler of Nav, along with host Dennis Zink and co-host Fred Dunayer, discuss the building of business credit, the proper use of debt, and the int...
70 - Digital Marketing and Social Proof
Been There, Done That! - November 01, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCustomers frequently rely on on-line reviews to make their purchasing decisions, so you want to make sure that your business has a stellar reputation. This online reputation is known as "Social Proof". This presentation by Nick Choat will focus on digital marketing, specifically focusing on ...
69 - Eight Drivers of Company Value
Been There, Done That! - August 20, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHow much is your company worth? Whether you’re growing it or considering selling it, you want it to be as valuable as possible. In these highlights from a recorded seminar, Dane DeSantis, owner of Hallmark Business Brokers, tells you eight things you can do to make your company more valuable. ...
68 - eBay Selling
Been There, Done That! - May 07, 2018 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIncluding eBay in your marketing strategy is a great way to expand your reach. As an online market, eBay can be used as a secondary, or even the primary place to sell your products. In this episode, Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer speak with Danna Crawford, a nationally recognized and highly succ...
67 - Growing Your Business with Social Media and Video Marketing
Been There, Done That! - April 23, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSocial Media and Video Marketing have emerged as important areas that business owners should consider when developing their overall marketing strategy. In the second part of our two-part discussion with host Dennis Zink, co-host Fred Dunayer and Michael Skigen, Senior Manager of Digital Content...
66 - Growing Your Business with Text and Email Marketing
Been There, Done That! - April 10, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDeveloping and implementing an email and text marketing strategy can dramatically increase your sales. Michael Skigen, Senior Manager of Digital Content and Social Engagement at DexYP, joins Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer to discuss the key elements of an email and text marketing strategy and the...
65 - What's It Like to Own a Franchise?
Been There, Done That! - March 26, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsFranchise ownership comes with its own benefits and challenges. In this discussion, Nick Choat, owner of a Sport Clips Haircuts franchise and a SCORE mentor, talks with Dennis Zink about how he selected this particular business and the processes of starting, marketing and running his franchise ...
64 - Talent Management
Been There, Done That! - March 09, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEvery business is a reflection of its employees, and selecting, training and promoting the right employees are a key factor in long term success. Host Dennis Zink and co-host Fred Dunayer are joined by talent management specialist and SCORE mentor Howard Kilman, who shares some of his key co...
63 - How to Grow Your Business in a Digital World
Been There, Done That! - January 26, 2018 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsManaging your digital world is a key process in creating business success. In this information-packed extended recording, Mike McCormick, CEO of Full Stack Marketing Consultants, discusses how you can use all aspects of digital marketing in your business. From startups to the enterprise level,...
62 - Managing Electronic Payments
Been There, Done That! - January 02, 2018 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsNearly all merchants need to accept credit and debit cards, and an increasing number accept other forms of electronic payment. Pat Moran, "Master Your Card" expert, has over 14 years of experience across the entire electronic payments ecosystem. In his role with Master Your Card, a community ...
61 - Using Email and Social Media to Find and Close New Business
Been There, Done That! - December 07, 2017 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBy using social media and email marketing, you can attract prospects and move them from a “shopper’s” mindset to a “buyer’s” mindset. For many businesses this sales process can be automated, freeing you to manage your business while your marketing continues working for you non-stop in the backg...
60 - Super Networking
Been There, Done That! - October 30, 2017 19:09 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTake care of your business relationships and your company will prosper. This is the message of Andrea Nierenberg, president of The Nierenberg Consulting Group. In this discussion with Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer, Andrea shares her secrets and methods for building business relationships and ma...
59 - Personality Selling
Been There, Done That! - October 12, 2017 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAchievers throughout history have had one thing in common—they know themselves. In this seminar on Personality Selling, Mike Lewis will share insights into the psychology of the sales process, provide practical tips and tools to understand your own selling style,recognize the buying sty...
58 - Franchise Ownership Opportunities
Been There, Done That! - September 20, 2017 12:43 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPurchasing a franchise gives you a head start towards owning and operating your own business. In this session Mats Bengtson, a Certified Franchise Specialist at FranNet and a SCORE Certified Small Business Mentor, will discuss the items that should be considered when reviewing franchise ownersh...
57 - Crowdfunding Revisited
Been There, Done That! - July 26, 2017 14:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCrowdfunding can be the entrepreneur's avenue to success. Last year, entrepreneurs with great product ideas raised over $16 billion to launch their companies. Presenter John Montelione is CEO and Founder of J-Tech Investments and a self-described serial entrepreneur, author, mentor and lectur...
56 - Seasonality
Been There, Done That! - June 28, 2017 15:35 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMany small businesses experience sales increases and decreases based on the seasons. In this episode, John Horne, CEO of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurant group, Dylan Bower, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Sarasota Airport, and Stefan Sommerfield, a SCORE mentor with 40 years of exper...
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