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It's Just Business is the podcast for the small business owner. Co-hosted by entrepreneurs Russ Harlow and Dana Dowdell, It's Just Business interviews local, regional, and national business owners and experts. We cover all aspects of small business start-up and growth to help motivate and inspire you to level up your business. As we grow our businesses, we want to help you grow yours.
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After two and a hafl years of recording, we are hitting the pause button to recharge and refocus. It's not a sign-off, but rather a short intermission in our content creation journey. The grind of running a business while producing content has finally caught up with us, and to ensure you keep receiving the high-quality content you deserve, we're taking some time off to rejuvenate. While we're away, we encourage you to explore our 135 past episodes and let us know what you're eager to h...
Are you finding yourself chronically overwhelmed, with your digital calendar more of a tyrant than a tool? Allow us to introduce you to Amanda Boleyn, who brings a breath of fresh air to the chaotic world of time management. Amanda, returning to our podcast for another enlightening conversation, shares her inspiring journey from her earlier venture, She Did it Her Way, to her latest project, The Attention Audit. She brings a fresh perspective to time management, urging us to slow down, set cl...
Buckle up for an insightful episode that's all about entrepreneurship, tech solutions, and the power of perseverance. We talk with Bryan Clayton of GreenPal. Drawing inspiration from companies like Uber and Airbnb, and armed with his favorite book, The E-Myth by Michael Gerber, Bryan explains how he transformed his vision into a powerful platform, GreenPal. Connect with Bryan Clayton: Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214/...
You're excited to carve out a niche, but struggling to differentiate yourself in a saturated market. We talk with Casey Fuerst who's here to share her strategies for standing out, and the power of language in framing your business. We navigate the importance of presenting ourselves distinctively, and how a simple shift in the way you talk about your business can make all the difference. Casey is a certified StoryBrand Guide and uses this framework to create marketing messaging, plans and coll...
As a seasoned franchise broker, Jane Stein unravels the fascinating process of linking people with the perfect franchise. She shares her expertise on how to align your lifestyle objectives, budget, and personality traits with the right franchising opportunity. Jane also highlights the importance of understanding the team culture, regulations, and due diligence involved in joining a franchise, and how a franchise broker can aid in navigating this journey. But the franchising world is not witho...
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Do you fear you're not capable of greatness? Do you ever feel inadequate? Are you looking for ways to become the business owner you wish you could be? We talk with Kevin Kartchner, consultant, coach, and world-class extreme unicyclist. Kevin works to help Stage 1 entrepreneurs Fight Against Mediocrity and succeed in business. Connect with Kevin Kartchner: Website: http://www.talkischeapbook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkartchner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
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Do you lose sleep worrying about cash flow in your business? Are you spinning your wheels trying to get ahead? We talk with a highly accomplished financial consultant, veteran, and thought leader in his industry. Tim Yurek is the founder and CEO of Tier 1 Capital, where he has spent over 35 years helping thousands of people across the country achieve their financial goals. Connect with Tim Yurek: Website: http://tier1capital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-yurek/ Facebook...
Are you struggling to grow your business? Is your marketing content attracting the right people? Do you need help building your marketing team? We talk with Bob Ruffolo the CEO and founder of Impact. Bob partnered with Marcus Sheridan at Impact where they are on a mission to impact 10,000 businesses all over the world. They help businesses and entrepreneurs improve their sales, marketing, communication, and leadership. Connect with Bob Ruffolo: Website: https://www.impactplus.com/ Li...
We all face challenges and obstacles. Business owners, by nature, face even more. How do we overcome adversity? How can we use the challenges we face to grow and learn? Why does greatness always blossom out of adversity? This episode of part one of a two-part series with Ashon Avent, owner of Main Avent Apparel. Ashon engages in some incredibly authentic conversations about the challenges of owning a business and his personal journey to success. To find Ashon Avent vi...
How do I develop a message that connects with my potential clients? How do I compete with big competitors in my industry? We talk with Craig Alexander, the President of Gumas -- an award-winning advertising agency and the country’s foremost authority on Challenger Brand Marketing®. Are you a Challenger Brand? Connect with Craig Alexander: Website: https://gumas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-alexander-5542001a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gumas.Advertising/ ...
Can anyone be a thought leader? How do I master my message? Mwale and Chantel Henry join us for a conversation about being married to your business partner and how business owners can master their message and become thought leaders in their industry. Mwale and Chantel are the co-founders of The League of Experts, a company dedicated to helping experts become thought leaders by developing the intellectual property that expands and sustains their businesses. Connect with Mwale and Chante...
How do I get my business back to basics? What are the fundamentals I should be focused on? Can I automate my marketing plan? We have an insightful conversation with coach and business strategist Steve Keough. We dive into marketing, lead generation, and building a foundation on the basics. Connect with Steve Keough: Website: https://electriciansgetleads.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachstevekeough/ Book: Why Small Businesses Struggle And How To Avoid It Follow the podcast at ...
If you are interested in conversion rate optimization, this is the episode for you. Khalid Saleh is the founder and CEO of CRO agency Invesp. He has worked with brands like eBay, 3M, and the Discovery Channel. In this conversation, he shares what is a reasonable budget for CRO, why he avoids looking at homepages when first evaluating a site, what you should focus on to get quick wins when it comes to increasing conversions, and more. You will also discover: a reasonable budget for CRO testing...
How do you deal with big competitors? How can you challenge your competitors? How do I gain market share? Russ and Dana discuss "A dozen ways to beat Goliath" from Chapter 13 of Patrick Bet-David's book, Your Next Five Moves. Your Next Five Moves, by Patrick Bet-David Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms. Connect with us: To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn...
How do you deal with big competitors? How can you challenge your competitors? How do I gain market share? Russ and Dana discuss "A dozen ways to beat Goliath" from Chapter 13 of Patrick Bet-David's book, Your Next Five Moves. Your Next Five Moves, by Patrick Bet-David Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms. Connect with us: To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn...
Essential Skills for Supervisors Training We have an in depth conversation with Mary Ann Pruitt, the CEO and President of Mosaic Media, a collection of media buying experts and creative strategists who negotiate, purchase, and monitor advertising space and airtime. She shares some marketing wisdom gleaned from her extensive career in media strategy and how it relates to the ever evolving climate of media. Connect with Mary Ann Pruitt: Website: https://mosaic.agency/ LinkedIn: https://...
How do I develop a brand strategy for my business? Why is my brand important? How do I develop a personal brand? We spend time with Maria Platusic, owner and creative director behind Platusic Design Creative Studio. An award winning branding designer, brand strategist, and Wordpress magic maker, and mom of 3. Connect with Maria Platusic: Website: https://platusicdesign.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-platusic-platusicdesigncreativestudio/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...
How can I rebrand myself and my business? How do I create an authentic brand? We talk with Amy Nubson of Amy Nubson Coaching. Amy is an experienced business coach, marketing expert, and nationally recognized speaker and female entrepreneur. Amy's passion for rediscovering one's voice, vision, and purpose guides businesses and individuals alike to personal and professional fulfillment with the clarity, courage, and confidence to be successful through her Rebrand You coaching program. Connect ...
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