There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S. 80% of them are sole proprietorships or partnerships with no employees. In other words, the largest part of our economy and the biggest portion of our society is supported by the smallest organizations. We are the Little Fish. We create businesses, provide services, and rally people around important causes. We make a decent living, support our families, and serve our community, all while pursuing a dream we can't let go of. In this podcast, ...
It's more important than ever to have a digital marketing plan for your business. In season 3: The School of Marketing, industry-leading experts will teach you how to build a practical marketing strategy that just works. To get exclusive resources for every episode, subscribe at thelittlefishpodcast.com
In this episode, Blair Bloomston from Game On talks about using the power game theory to inspire your employees, how personal well-being and relationships should balance out productivity, and a simple hack to cheat on your Fitbit score! From Fortune 500 companies and Pro sports teams to small businesses and nonprofit organizations, Game On uses game-based training experiences to teach leadership and communication skills in a way you’ll never forget. https://www.gameonnation.com https://leve...
The guys from Amity Brothers Coffee Co. give us a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of starting a side hustle and share what goes into roasting specialty coffee. Amity believes that some of the most important things in life happen around a cup of coffee. Ryan, Chase, and Chris have worked with coffee for years, so it didn’t take them long to realize that a high-quality roast was hard to come by. That’s why they set out to create specialty coffees with bold, unique flavors that you can’...
While sharing the amazing work that the Neuro Challenge Foundation is doing, Robyn Faucy-Washington discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees want to be every day and how networking is essential to growing any organization. The Neuro Challenge Foundation is one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease by providing no-cost care and support.
In this episode, Liz Lowe and Christina Unkel from Scorch Fitness explain how the key to building a business is found in monotonous tasks, why work/life balance is a myth, and why the fitness industry is making people sad. When it comes to health and fitness, it’s easy to get stuck. Scorch Fitness uses proven high-performance (HIIT) workout classes, personalized coach feedback, and a kick-ass community to help you burn off what holds you back. https://www.scorchfitness.com Recorded at: ht...
Kris Chana from Chelsea Place Senior Care shares how living (as newlyweds) in an assisted living facility helped him truly understand hospitality, why letting go of control empowered his employees, and how a McDonald’s milkshake inspired him to help struggling families. Chelsea Place Senior Care offers daytime care and activities for seniors. When your loved one is well taken care of and enjoying their life, you’ll have the time and peace of mind to enjoy yours. https://www.chelseaplacecare...
Mary Dietterle from Animal Rescue Coalition (ARC) talks about the value of your time as a leader, why it’s crucial to understand your employee’s motivations, and what ARC is doing to eliminate animal homelessness. Also, she’s got some hilarious animal stories! ARC believes that the most effective way to end the senseless killing of innocent animals is to ensure that everyone has access to free or low-cost spay/neuter services. https://www.arcsrq.org Need a website or help with marketing? h...
Pam Hawn of hope 4 communities discusses the challenges of transitioning from a small community outreach to a full-fledged nonprofit organization, why being laser-focused on your passion is essential to long-term success, and how they’ve helped thousands of homeless children go back to school every year with dignity. Hope 4 communities ensures that all children who are homeless and in need are prepared for school by initiating Days 4 Hope and coaching faith-based organizations to develop rel...
Steve Smith of Consonant Custom Media shares why he downscaled his business to focus more of his attention on his client's success and how partnering with strategic subcontractors has allowed him to do the most meaningful work of his life. Consonant Custom Media employs strategic storytelling to create compelling content for hospitals, health systems, nonprofits, and foundations. Because authentic stories about genuine human experiences are remembered long after marketing messages are forgo...
Jody Jester shares Bridge A Life’s unique approach to supporting adoptive and foster families, why partnering with other organizations creates a better community, and how understanding the impact of trauma will improve our society. Bridge A Life provides Christ-centered hope for children with relational trauma through awareness and family support. When children with relational trauma are loved in fully-equipped families, healing and generational change are inevitable. https://bridgealife.co...
In the final episode of season 1, Joel and the Notion Design team share how to stay motivated while working from home, how your brand can build trust with your customers, and why adaptability and teamwork are the keys to their success. Many small businesses are struggling because they have a terrible online presence and no digital marketing strategy. Notion Design creates beautiful brands, effective websites, and custom digital marketing plans that help businesses win more ideal customers. ...
What is the podcast all about? Joel shares the “why” behind Little Fish and previews some topics for Season 2.
As business owners, we’re always looking for ways to improve our businesses, which usually starts by further developing our own leadership skills. In this episode, Michael Corley reveals one of the best, real-time, leadership development experiences available: Joining a nonprofit board of directors. Download the FREE Resource: “5 Things You Should Know Before Joining a Nonprofit Board” here: http://thecorleycompany.com/littlefish 7 key benefits every small business leader can gain by joini...
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to know where to invest your money to get the best return. Should you pour money back into your business or invest it in other areas? Or maybe you’re getting ready to launch a new business but the risk seems too high. Michael Demassa and Tim Videnka of Forza Wealth Management tackle these subjects, share their experience as business owners, and drop some practical tips along the way. Get FREE Access to Forza 360, your personal financial organize...
If you own a service business, you probably want to make it super easy for your customers to buy. That’s exactly what it means to productize your services. In this episode, Joel talks to Danny Peavey about the enormous benefits of transforming your services into easy-to-sell products. Products that will simplify your sales process, add more value for your customers, generate recurring revenue, and ultimately help you grow your business. https://storysells.com/ https://oneweekwebsite.com/ Lad...
Most of us want to show up to work each day as the best version of ourselves, but life gets overwhelming. Many times we aren’t even paying attention to our own mental and emotional wellbeing - not to mention the wellbeing of our employees and team members. In this episode, Rebecca Johnson and Natalie Johnson from ViDL Solutions share how they help leaders and work teams create thriving environments where people love to work and give their best every day. https://www.vidlsolutions.com/ ViDL ...
If you have a local service business, you’ve got to listen to this episode! Gary Donson from ThinkDonson joins us to talk about the importance of setting up and maintaining your Google My Business page. You’ll also learn 3 simple steps that will help you get found in Google searches. Get The Local Stack: https://notiondesigngroup.com/localstack Generate Your Review Link Here: https://whitespark.ca/google-review-link-generator/ How to Create A Listing on Google My Business: https://youtu.be/y...
In this episode, we chat with Andy Yochum, owner of Boardwalk Food Company, about how he developed his delicious Craft Beer Pretzels. He shares how listening to customer feedback improves his products and how solving customer problems leads to more sales. https://boardwalkfoodco.com/ There is something about cold beer and salty snacks that bring people together. At Boardwalk Food Co., we love craft beer as much as you do. That’s why we’ve spent countless hours consulting with local brewing ...
Whether you’re looking to land more lucrative clients or get that next speaking opportunity, writing a book brings you instant credibility in your industry. In this episode, author and publisher Barbara Dee shares why every business leader should write a book and the simple 4-step blueprint to write your own eBook in a matter of days. Master Class: https://www.archerinspiredlearning.com/sales-letter-order-page https://suncoastdigitalpress.com/ FREE eBook Blueprint Tool: barbara@suncoastdigit...