Business Strategy Strategy and Finance

Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm Steve Coughran, your host. Today, we're diving into the essential topic of developing a winning strategy for your business. Crafting a strategic plan is pivotal for long-term success, and I'm excited to share my proprietary 10-step strategy blueprint with you. From defining your purpose and strategic problem to conducting thorough market research and evaluating strategic options, each step is carefully designed to guide you towards strategic clari...

Welcome back to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm Steve Coughran, your host. Today, we're diving into the core principles that the best founders employ to build remarkable companies. Number one on our list is getting intimately acquainted with your customers. It's astonishing how many leaders fail to engage with their clients regularly. I'm not talking about surface-level chats; I mean meaningful conversations where you ask the tough questions. I once advised a company to survey their custom...

Welcome back to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're exploring a fundamental aspect of any successful business: creating an ideal customer profile. In this episode, titled "How to Create an Ideal Customer Profile," I'll guide you through a comprehensive framework for understanding your customers on a deeper level. From uncovering their motivations and circumstances to envisioning their dream outcome and identifying the obstacles they face along the way, w...

Welcome back to the Business Strategy podcast with your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving deep into a critical decision for entrepreneurs: choosing between an LLC and an S-Corp. Titled "LLC versus the S-Corp: Don't Make This Mistake When Getting Started," this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate this crucial choice. Steve breaks down the pros and cons of each entity, from liability protection and tax implications to administrative requirements and flexibility. Whether...

Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast with your host Steve Coughran. In today's episode, we delve into the art of storytelling with Akeem Shannon, the CEO and Founder of Flipstik. Akeem shares three simple yet powerful stories that have been instrumental in scaling his business from its startup phase to rapid growth. Drawing from his experiences, including his appearance on the hit TV show Shark Tank, Akeem emphasizes the importance of storytelling in various aspects of business, from effe...

In this insightful episode of the Business Strategy podcast, host Steve Coughran is joined by Alex Prasad from Aegis Law Firm to navigate the crucial topic, "How Attorneys Steer the Course in Business." Together, they delve into the essential process of vetting a business attorney, pinpointing what entrepreneurs should look for to ensure a fruitful collaboration. The conversation also covers strategic exits and how legal expertise can not only streamline but also maximize the success of selli...