13 episodes

With almost 50 years in business, Jeff Metzger and his team at Kids First Sports Center have remained leaders in the children's instructional services industry. Twice a year, Jeff and the team host Boot Camp, a total immersion small business seminar. This podcast is hosted by the Boot Camp and Kids First Executive Team and will cover topics of business and entrepreneurship, children's instructional service unique challenges and opportunities, staffing, training and so much more! Join your hosts Megan Smith and Jen Evans as they deep dive into small business owners' topics of interest and join industry leaders in insightful conversation!

Small Business Boot Camp Podcast Megan Smith & Jen Evans

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

With almost 50 years in business, Jeff Metzger and his team at Kids First Sports Center have remained leaders in the children's instructional services industry. Twice a year, Jeff and the team host Boot Camp, a total immersion small business seminar. This podcast is hosted by the Boot Camp and Kids First Executive Team and will cover topics of business and entrepreneurship, children's instructional service unique challenges and opportunities, staffing, training and so much more! Join your hosts Megan Smith and Jen Evans as they deep dive into small business owners' topics of interest and join industry leaders in insightful conversation!

    Grow or Die: Dan Berzansky

    Grow or Die: Dan Berzansky

    Send us a Text Message.Meet Dan Berzansky, the friendly face behind Premier Aquatic Services! Dan's love for swimming started when he joined a summer swim league, and he eventually became an aquatics director. Today, his company offers a wide range of aquatic services, from pool maintenance to swim lessons, aquatic therapy and staffing agencies.Dan is all about trust, delegation, and a hands-on approach to management. He believes in promoting water safety and actively advocates for drow...

    • 38 min
    All Things Marketing

    All Things Marketing

    Send us a Text Message.Are you struggling to market your small business? This podcast is your secret weapon! We'll ditch the confusing jargon and chat about real-life marketing tips that work. From social media tricks to website magic, we'll show you how to reach your ideal customers and grow your business. But that's not all, we'll also share inspiring success stories, like the transformation of the Kids First marketing team. Tune in for actionable advice, relatable stories, and a sneak peek...

    • 41 min
    Pricing Adjustments

    Pricing Adjustments

    Send us a Text Message.Feeling the Squeeze? Price Adjustments for Your Small BusinessThis episode tackles the tricky world of price adjustments for small businesses. We'll clear up the difference between adjustments (keeping up with inflation) and price increases. Learn how often to adjust prices, what factors to consider, and how to communicate these changes clearly to your customers. We'll even discuss how to help employees affected by rising costs. Listen up and keep your small ...

    • 22 min
    Status Quo

    Status Quo

    Send us a Text Message.We're Back! We know it's been a while since our last episode, and we apologize for the hiatus. Life and business just got a little crazy for us!But we're thrilled to announce that we're officially back!In this episode, we'll be chatting about:Introducing the newest member of the crew. Welcome, Corey!What we've all been up to during our break from the podcastWhy we decided to take a step back from regular episodesWhat exciting things we have planned for the future W...

    • 35 min
    Engrained Lessons Firsthand from 2 Staffers!

    Engrained Lessons Firsthand from 2 Staffers!

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Megan talks with two of her former camp employees who are both still current Kids First employees about the lessons learned from their employment at Kids First, their training process, the Kids First value system and more! A fun, light-hearted conversation that also displays the Kids First culture throughout the chat. Podcast Audio is also available on:+ Spotify+ Apple Podcasts+ Google Podcasts For more information about the Small Business Boot Camp, go...

    • 44 min
    Business Decisions in Opposition to Personal Beliefs

    Business Decisions in Opposition to Personal Beliefs

    Send us a Text Message.Through Covid and as business owners, we have all been faced with countless difficult decisions. Sometimes, those decisions may not align with our personal beliefs but as business owners, we are faced with making the best decision for the company, our clients and our employees. How do we navigate the decisions we must make work in opposition to what we stand for and believe in? That's what today's podcast will unpack. Podcast Audio is also available on:+ Spotify+ Apple ...

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

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This podcast is delivering high quality practical and tactical advice through telling of The Small Business Boot Camps’ history. There is so much advice and ideation in the each episode. Jeff is a great story teller and paints a picture that is easy to listen to. Keep them coming!

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