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In this episode, Tara Doyle-Enneking of the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce joins us to share her experiences as a business owner and chamber executive! Listen to hear her story and her tidbits for small business owners! Sign up at www.TheMcgrawCouncil.com for more great content, support, and resources!

In this week’s podcast, we had the honor of Dennis London with London Security Solutions join us to share his experiences and background to relay his story of small business ownership! Dennis is a former Marine and ultimately started his own business and in this podcast, he will share how he built his business to become a sustainable model as well as his tips for business owners! Remember to like, comment, and share! Sign up at www.themcgrawcouncil.com for more great support and content!

Trust Your Gut

You have one for a reason, so be sure to use it and trust! Yes, verify what you can, but also rely on your instincts and trust your gut. More often than not, it is accurate!

Keep Your Friends Close But Your Enemies Closer

Basically, know what your competition is doing and not doing. You need to know because this will help you differentiate yourself in the marketplace which, in turn, will allow you to serve your customers better! This, obviously, creates opportunity!

Financial Control

If you don’t control your finances, they will control you. Make sure you know exactly where, when, how, why, and how much money moves in, out, and within your business. Cash flow is the lifeblood of small business, so make sure to watch it very closely!

Don’t Be Afraid of the Truth

Yes, the truth can hurt sometimes, but you should always embrace it. Denying reality or deliberately avoiding the truth will only hurt you and your business. Accept truth, embrace it, and then adapt as needed – this is how individuals and businesses both thrive!

In this episode of Real Small Business with The McGraw Council, Laura of the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce joins us to share her background in psychology and how it relates to customer journey mapping. This is a very practical tool small businesses can use to support their marketing efforts. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Subscribe at www.TheMcgrawCouncil.com to get more great content!

Build Your Profile

Know who your audience is and then you can identify how to reach them. The more detail you have, the better.

Map Your Customers’ Journey

Know your customers – the more you know, the better you can replicate it. This will help make your business more consistent and sustainable!

Know Your Triggers

Know what triggers your customers and prospects to move through the customer journey map, and then give them more! Helping them find what they need and want will help you thrive!

In this episode of Real Small Business with The McGraw Council, Matthew McReynolds joins us to share his journey to business ownership. Ben started his career and education in sports management but later found his calling as a partner in a home service business in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Listen to hear his story and his insights for small business owners! Remember to like, comment, and share! Sign up at www.TheMcgrawCouncil.com for more great content and to access our various resources for small business owners!

Pursue Excellence

Yes, it is difficult and time-consuming to achieve excellence, but it is absolutely worth every bit of the effort. This will set you apart from the competition and help you build a strong brand and culture!

Invest in Your Teams

Your teams will make you or break you in business, so make sure you invest in them. Yes, some will leave for other opportunities, but it is far better that you improve them while they are with you than for you to settle for anything less than excellence!

Prioritize

You have time for the most important things in your life, just not everything. Therefore, make sure you prioritize the important things in life. 24 hours is plenty to achieve what you want, you just need to have focused goals.

In this episode of Real Small Business with The McGraw Council, Ben Agee joins us to share his journey to business ownership. Ben started his career and education in sports management but later found his calling as a partner in a law firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Listen to hear his story and his insights for small business owners! Remember to like, comment, and share! Sign up at www.TheMcgrawCouncil.com for more great content and to access our various resources for small business owners!

Trust the Experts

When you seek out professional advice and guidance, trust the subject matter experts. Yes, it is a leap of faith, but once you have verified they are competent and trustworthy, you will find it very beneficial to trust them.

Don’t Skimp on the Essentials

When you have essential things or resources you use for your business, don’t be cheap on them – you will only kick yourself. If you are investing into something for your business, make sure it is worth every cent and get a good one; you will thank yourself later.

Take Care of Your Mind

We don’t live our lives in silos, so everything that we do or feel impacts other areas in our lives. In this perspective, remember to take care of your mind. Yes, stress is naturally part of the small business owner journey, but you must be able to unwind and destress. This will help you be your best self and, consequently, the best business owner you can be.

In this podcast, Brandon Burton, a podcast host, joins us to share his small business journey! Brandon shares his story to business ownership, what helped him grow and succeed, and what he is doing to take his business to the next level! Remember to like, comment, and share! To get more great content like this, sign up at www.TheMcgrawCouncil.com!

Meditate/Pray

When you start your day, take some time for yourself to pray and/or meditate – Brandon says this helps him keep a clear, calm mind. Doing so will help you keep focused and keep your mind clear of what we all commonly know as “mental trash” – your mind is key to your success!

Do It Today

If you identify something that should have been done years ago but you just found out today, just get it done today. Brandon quotes the famous Chinese proverb as he notes the best time to get it done was years ago, but the second best time is today!

Enjoy Your Life

If you aren’t excited to get up everyday and solve more problems for people, something is wrong in your business. Take a few moments to identify that so you can focus your energies on doing what you love! You only have one life to live, so make sure your business is in alignment with your life!