Business Growth Spencer Shaw

As a business owner, you know that access to capital is essential to keeping your business afloat and growing. But what are the best ways to get business credit? And what are the biggest mistakes that owners make when it comes to their credit scores?
In this episode, Spencer sits down with Gerri Detweiler, Gerri is an internationally recognized expert on personal and business credit and business finances and has been featured in major media outlets, courses, and podcasts. She talks about building your business credit even as a solo entrepreneur, as well as the different things to keep in mind when buying a business. Gerri also clears out the confusion on accessing capital, getting additional capital, and credit scores in the business world.
Who’s the Guest?
Gerri Detweiler is a writer, speaker, and author who’s passionate about helping small business owners and consumers make better credit and financial decisions through education and advocacy. She helped develop educational programs and materials to teach consumers and small business owners through website articles, print materials, radio, podcasts, courses, and videos.
Gerri’s specialties include personal credit, small business finance, and business credit education. She has written five books: Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track (2016) with attorney Garrett Sutton; Debt Collection Answers: How to Use Debt Collection Laws to Protect Your Rights (updated 2014); Reduce Debt, Reduce Stress: Real-Life Solutions for Solving Your Credit Crisis (Good Advice Press, 2009); Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life (Wiley), The Ultimate Credit Handbook (Plume 1993, rev. ed. 2003).

Episode Highlights
Guest spotlight: Who is Gerri Detweiler? What are the confusions when it comes to accessing capital, getting additional capital, and the credit scores in the business world? Building your business credit even as a sole proprietor. What the DUNS number is and how important is it for your business? The differences between a personal guarantee and no personal guarantee and how it connects to having a business. What are the timelines that people should expect, especially if you’re a startup? The different things to keep in mind if you’re purchasing a business. How can you monitor your business credit to avoid identity theft and other issues? Expert advice: What are the simple ways to start building your business credit?


Links and Resources Finance Your Own Business https://www.gerridetweiler.com/ https://www.nav.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerridetweiler 


Call to Action List of credit card issuers that report to business credit: https://www.nav.com/blog/which-credit-cards-can-help-me-build-business-credit-25633/ List of vendors that help build business credit: https://www.nav.com/resource/net-30-accounts/ Get a free printed copy of Finance Your Own Business (with a free Nav account): https://corporatedirect.com/business-credit-reporting-tool-book/ 
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When it comes to taking your business to the next level, outsourcing is key. But with so many different moving parts, it can be difficult to know where to start. That is why FreeUp is here to help!
In this episode, Spencer welcomes Mackenzie Lepretre, the Director of Operations for the FreeUp Marketplace, a top-rated marketplace for businesses to find and connect with the best remote professionals. Together, they talk about the three big areas that all business owners should keep in mind when it comes to outsourcing. Mackenzie also narrows down what makes FreeUp different from other marketplaces and how business owners can benefit from their unique pre-vetting system.
FreeUp is committed to helping you find the right person for the job at a price that fits your budget. Since they vet all of their freelancers, you can be confident you're working with only the best talent.

Episode Highlights
How outsourcing can help you grow your business What are the three big areas to keep in mind when outsourcing people What are the two routes to take when it comes to hiring Getting started: What are the two types of freelancers you can hire for your business What makes FreeUp different from the other marketplaces available now How you can get more context and details from the freelancer you’re working with What are the common mistakes people are making when it comes to hiring and managing freelancers


Links and Resources https://freeup.net/ FreeUp Report Template Schedule a Meeting with a FreeUp Account Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzielepretre  
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If I’m going to ask you now: What is your family tradition? What sets your family apart from others?
For today’s episode, Spencer excitedly shares all about the Family Wealth Manual. Inspired by Clint Fiore, Spencer shares why having a personal family manual can help families not only in growing their wealth but also in making better choices to grow their legacy and in avoiding decisions that could have negative consequences. Without a plan, you may make decisions that have negative consequences for your family's wealth.

Episode Highlights
Who is Clint Fiore? Why you should create a family wealth manual Making a choice: What the consequences are of not growing your family, your legacy, and those around you


Links and Resources https://twitter.com/ClintFiore/status/1548405621229174785 

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Acquisitions are a great way for businesses to grow. They can help you expand your reach, increase your market share, and add new products and services to your portfolio. But acquisitions can also be complex and time-consuming, so it's important to be prepared before embarking on the process.
For today’s episode, Spencer talks about the huge role of acquisition in a business. He describes how going through the acquisition process can pose a lot of advantages in a business.
The next question is: Are you ready for an acquisition?
Episode Highlights
How acquisitions are a part of a business growth What the acquisition process is How acquisitions can increase your multiple in intellectual property What the advantages of acquisition are
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As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to grow your business. Leverage is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal.
Spencer describes what the 4 C’s of leverage in a business are: Collaboration, Capital, Code, and Content. He shares how each of these plays a huge role in making a business grow and how you can start using them to leverage your business.

Episode Highlights
Why Spencer loves learning from other people Who Alex Hormozi is What the 4C’s of leverage in a business are How you can get capital for your business What the no code rabbit hole means Content is essential: How you can find where that content is for you


Links and Resources Alex Hormozi


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When faced with a problem, many people try to find the quickest and easiest solution. However, this may not always be the best option.
For today’s episode, Spencer proves how constraints can actually be used to help you grow. Constraints force us to focus and get the job done quicker and produce better more quality results.

Episode Highlights
What solution does Spencer come up with when faced with a time constraint problem What happens when you try and solve a problem differently What the other constraints that cause problems are How friction creates the growth


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