Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton
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Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today's world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you're not alone in doing it!
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Why You Should Be Using Loom
Today’s episode covers observing national days in podcasts, hosting fundraisers for conservation, and applying business strategies to enhance non-profit events. We discuss the role of business-minded individuals in event organization, emphasizing delegation and volunteer empowerment. Highlighting listener contributions, we explore screen recording tools like Loom for improved communication and training videos, encouraging creativity in enhancing daily efficiency through different mediums.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #547 for Causal Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
May 8th: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
00:03:23 Applying Business Best Practices to Level Up Other Areas of Your Life
Conserving Wetlands with Ducks Unlimited
00:08:14 Todd-537-Other Screen Recording Options plus Loom
Slack
CleanShot for Mac
Loom as SOP Definer: Dallas Taylor on Gig Gab Shares How He Buys Back His Time using Loom
Loom
Loom Transcripts – People can comment and create asynchronous dialog
Loom for Providing Nuance in Text Conversations
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The Power of a Press Release
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the impact of language on mindset and actions, advocating for reframing negative self-talk into positive affirmations. They highlight the value of confidently promoting businesses by emphasizing quality rather than hyperbole, utilizing press releases, accomplishments, and testimonials to shape a positive narrative. Encouraging listeners to proactively share their successes, engage with customers for testimonials, and build a strong online presence for credibility and differentiation in the competitive market.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #546 for Casual Friday, May 3rd, 2024
May 3rd: National No Pants Day
00:01:13 Watch Your Language
Taming Your Inner Judge
Reframe “Unsettled Mind” to “Curious Mind”
00:05:48 Find ways and reasons to promote your business
Press Releases might seem minor to you… they’re not
“If You Don’t Think You’re a Bad-Ass, Don’t Expect Anyone Else To”
PRWeb
Senya.io
Testimonials.to
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The Lonely Entrepreneur
Join us on Business Brain as we explore maximizing credit card rewards and the importance of social connections for entrepreneurs. Discover strategies for using credit cards wisely to earn rewards, negotiate vendor payments, and select cards that suit individual needs.
Then, we delve into the impact of social isolation on entrepreneurs’ mental and physical health, emphasizing the value of fostering social interactions within teams and joining peer groups for support. Share your tips on maximizing rewards and enhancing social connections in the entrepreneurial world.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #545 for Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
May 1st: Frequent Flyer Day
00:01:03 Gather Up Those Credit Card Rewards Points
“The Best Way to Get My Business Is To Take My Credit Card as Payment”
00:06:10 (Don’t Be) The Lonely Entrepreneur
Practice the Skill of Connecting
Don’t Burrow Into Your Business Like a Tick
00:13:31 Beware the Soapbox!
And don’t let your employees be lonely, either
Hang out with OLD employees
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LMA $ > FU $
n this episode, we discuss the challenges of exhausting video calls in work settings and suggest turning off cameras for better focus. We also explore the concept of “Leave Me Alone Money” (LMA) for financial independence, emphasizing autonomy in pursuing personal goals over accumulating wealth. Advantages of LMA money in career decisions and life fulfillment are highlighted, encouraging audience feedback on personal empowerment.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #544 for Casual Friday, April 26th, 2024
April 26: World Intellectual Property Day
Riversong Retreat
00:00:59 Video Calls are Exhausting
00:06:40 Talk about Strategy More on the Show
00:07:22 Shannon’s New Term: “Leave Me Alone” Money
LMA Money
Beware the Crisis of Complacency
Retirement Scares Me
FIRE Concept
Budgets Suck
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Enjoy Life While You Have It
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean on Business Brain share personal stories and reflections on enjoying life’s journey as entrepreneurs. They emphasize balancing work and enjoyment, sharing lessons from personal experiences. The hosts encourage prioritizing activities one enjoys and tease an upcoming episode on “how much is enough.” The episode concludes with a reminder to join their mailing list and a message to live a charmed life.
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #543 for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
Shannon’s On The Starlink again
00:02:13 Beware Hating Your Customers
Two Tokens of Customer Service
00:10:09 Enjoy and Create Your Charmed Life While You Have It
The Most Entertaining Outcome…Usually Happens!
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Growing Your Brand on Social - X and Beyond
In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton share strategies for building a social media following. Shannon’s success story of growing from 500 to 5,600 genuine followers in 90 days highlights the power of organic growth. We discuss joining growth groups, engaging authentically, and the significance of consistency in content creation and interaction. Leveraging an alter ego for protection against negativity, creating a supportive community, and injecting energy into interactions are key points. Strategies for boosting engagement through viral content, trending topics, and cultivating a strong online persona are essential for exponential growth. By focusing on authenticity, value, consistency, and performance, individuals can expand their influence on social media platforms l
00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #542 for Casual Friday, April 19th, 2024
April 19: Sylvester The Cat’s Birthday
00:01:13 Growing Your Following
Find a Growth/Follower-Building Group
Spend More Time Commenting On Other People’s Posts Than You Do Posting
Combat the Trolls with a Think Skin with your Alter Ego
Have Fun
Value, Virality, and Volume
End Your Comment with Another Question to Keep The Conversation Going
00:11:34 Shannon’s Crazy Two Posts
00:18:28 Performance and Costume
Give First!
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Customer Reviews
Really insightful questions
This podcast has some of the best and most insightful questions from the hosts that I’ve ever heard on a business podcast. So much great value from digging beneath the surface on business strategies! Love it! 100% recommend this show!
I truly love the show!
I’m in the process of starting a business and this podcast has been invaluable.Thank you Shannon and Jean for the wonderful insight, discussion, tips, and guests that are helping me in this new and exciting phase of my life. As you can tell by the title, I very much love the show!
Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🙌
Whether you’re well established as a small business owner, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Shannon and Dave do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving organization, and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!