Big Business Mistakes

Brandon & Kaelin Poulin
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Learn through the jaw dropping stories of the biggest business mistakes and lessons from the most successful Entrepreneurs. Bypass the glitz and glam highlight reel and get the real messy truths of what it actually takes to grow a business. Welcome to the Big Business Mistakes podcast hosted by Brandon & Kaelin Poulin. Your hosts, Brandon & Kaelin Poulin, bootstrapped their most recent company LadyBoss to over $200 Million in revenues before selling the brand at 29 & 32 years old. Brandon & Kaelin are now the Founders and Managing Partners of Enterprise CEO: The Entrepreneur's Advisory and Investment Group, changing the way founder-led companies scale. They guide and equip founder led companies to scale and operate as enterprise businesses resulting in strong teams, leveraged time, amplified reach, and multiplied profits.

  1. 2023/12/15

    Finding Balance: Transitioning from CEO to Parent

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🚀 Uncover the Secrets to Work-Life Harmony! 🌟 Dive into the latest episode of Big Business Mistakes with dynamic hosts Brandon and Kaelin Poulin! 🔥 Discover the crucial insights on mastering life's juggling act of balancing life and business.👫 Elevate Your Relationships: Learn why balancing family and loved ones is the key to true success in both life and business. 🌈 Even in the hustle and bustle of a demanding career, prioritize what truly matters! I Can’t Believe They Said That: "I've gone from, like, CEO to dad." - Brandon Poulin “It's just as important for them having to see you earn.” - Kaelin Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:04:46] Transitioning from CEO to dad. [00:07:09] Segmenting time with each child. [00:14:38] Balancing work and parenting. [00:20:25] Spinning plates analogy.

    26 分钟

  2. 2023/12/08

    The Inspiring Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur

    Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🌞 Uncover the Secrets of Solar Success and Timeless Business Principles You Can Count On! Join host Brandon Poulin and his people-savvy father, Steve Poulin, in the latest episode of Big Business Mistakes. 🎙️ 🔍 In this power-packed episode: 🌍 Explore the solar industry's potential! 💡 Here a serial entrepreneur’s timeline of wins and mistakes! 💰 Forget about selling - it's all about solutions! Learn how to reshape your customers' spending habits and put money back in their pockets. Don't miss out on this electrifying conversation filled with invaluable insights and real-world experiences. 🔧💰 #SolarSuccess #EnergyRevolution #BigBusinessMistakes I Can’t Believe They Said That: "It wasn't really about closing." - Steve Poulin "Don't worry about what other people think about you because they really don't care." -Steve Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:03:35] The fascination of negotiation. [00:19:41] Starting a business from scratch. [00:23:37] Overcoming rejection and persistence. [00:34:16] Spotting passionate salespeople.

    49 分钟

  3. 2023/11/06

    Why Your Business isn't Growing: A Comprehensive Checklist

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🎯 Are you frustrated with your company's stagnation? 🌱 Lets explore the reasons behind business roadblocks and unveil the keys to unleashing unstoppable growth. Don't miss a moment of this transformative insight: 🎯 Banish Distractions, Boost Results: Learn the art of unwavering focus, as we show entrepreneurs how to prioritize needle-moving activities and avoid the pitfalls of getting sidetracked. 📉 Ditch Stress, Leverage Success: Say goodbye to over-leveraging, stress, and burnout. Discover how setting deadlines and empowering your team can be your ticket to a balanced and thriving business. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and Faith First: We'll reveal why sidelining faith and family connections can be a costly mistake. Strike the perfect harmony between your personal life and professional success. 🚫 No More Uneducated Decisions: Don't let impulsive choices ruin your business. Our expert advice will steer you away from making unwise decisions and steer you towards the path of wisdom. 👥 The Power of an Experienced Team: Learn why assembling an experienced team is your secret weapon for conquering the business battlefield. Expertise is key! 📊 Plan for Success: Discover the ultimate planning process and unlock the benefits of implementing a streamlined operating system for crystal-clear direction and efficient resource utilization. Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:01:46] The Power of Rekindled Faith and Stronger Family Connections! [00:03:28] Say Goodbye to Inexperience - You are much better off filling your next position with someone who has already done it. [00:07:47] Break Free from the Operational Hamster Wheel!

    9 分钟

  4. 2023/10/20

    Avoiding Hiring Horror Stories: Our Biggest Hiring Mistakes

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin In this sizzling episode of Big Business Mistakes, you're about to discover the hiring strategies that that could save you from failure. 🚀 💡 Unveil the costly mistake most businesses make when hiring – and how to avoid it! 😅 Join Brandon and Kaelin as they reveal their personal rollercoaster hiring journey. 🚀 Learn the art of setting the right expectations with candidates for a win-win. ⏳ Discover the 90-day rule that separates hiring triumph from disaster! I Can't Believe They Said That: "I can't have a nap time atmosphere in my office. Like, we got work to do." - Brandon Poulin "Deal with drama if it's a distraction, but if it creates distraction just by feeding it, then don't talk about it." - Brandon Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:04:40] -That was when we knew we had to let go of Shmisha. [00:11:23] -The flag was waving red but we still fell for it. [00:13:06] - The cost of doing business bucket. [00:22:25] - Ignorance is bliss until OSHA comes around.

    30 分钟

  5. 2023/10/12

    We Lost 70% of Customers in a Week!

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🌟 From Grocery Stocker to Fitness Tycoon: The Epic Journey of Brandon Poulin 🌟 Prepare for a jaw-dropping ride as Brandon Poulin tells all about his incredible business odyssey in this electrifying episode! 💼🚀 🛒 Starting from the Bottom: Ever wondered how a simple grocery product stocker skyrocketed to create one of the nation's fastest-growing health and fitness empires? Brandon lays talks you though the timeline! 📦💪 💪 The Art of Sales: Discover the secrets behind Brandon's mastery of sales, the ultimate weapon in his arsenal for conquering the business world. 💰🏆 🤝 Crushing Social Rejection: Dive into Brandon's journey of triumph over social rejection, and learn how he turned it into a stepping stone for his success. 💥 💔 iPhone Software Shocker: Hold on tight as Brandon unveils the unforgettable story of how a single iPhone software change wiped out a staggering 70% of his business’s customer base! 📱😱 🚀 Get Inspired: Don't miss this episode where ambition meets destiny! Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, Brandon's story will spark your entrepreneurial fire. 🔥 I Can't Believe He Said That: "One plus one can be 11 quick." - Brandon Poulin "And then our chapter with Ladyboss was going to close. And it was terrifying. I denied it. I resisted. I didn't really know what else I could do. I'd been doing this for so long." - Brandon Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:03:30] The power of Communication and selling. [00:07:27] Starting a windshield repair company. [00:10:03] Building the muscle of rejection. [00:14:03] Finding true success and happiness. [00:16:18] Gaining the first customer when stakes were high. [00:21:13] The impact of Apple's update that set off a bomb in our company. [00:23:07] Downsizing and shifting focus.

    27 分钟

  6. 2023/10/09

    Creating Contagious Content: How to Stand Out and Relate to Your Audience

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🔥 Unlock the Secret to Irresistible Content! 🔥 Ready to skyrocket your content game? Join the dynamic duo, Kaelin and Brandon Poulin, in the latest electrifying episode of Big Business Mistakes! ⚡ They're spilling the beans on a game-changing secret: authenticity! 🤩 No more faking it 'til you make it! 🚫 Brandon and Kaelin are here to unveil that being YOURSELF is the ultimate key to success in the content creation world! 🗝️ Why put on a show when you can be the star? 🌟 They'll show you how staying true to your roots is the secret sauce to forging unbreakable connections with your audience. 🤝 Don't miss out on this content creation revelation! 🌐 Tune in NOW to master the art of crafting contagious content and steer clear of those all-too-common business blunders. 💥 Your world of content creation will never be the same again! 🚀 I Can't Believe They Said That: "Yes, like that's what you want your content to look like, where it's so uncomfortably close that people feel like they are personally in the same room as you." - Kaelin Poulin“If you're more certain that they can, more than they're certain that they can't, then they're going to buy." - Brandon Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:07:10] Being high energy doesn’t always mean you have to be loud and over animated in your content. [00:14:35] Back your tone with unwavering confidence and belief whenever you make content. [00:22:20] Uncomfortably close camera shots are what help people forget that there is a phone screen between you and them. [00:33:39] God and guns.

    40 分钟

  7. 2023/10/01

    Agencies Won't Save Your Business: Crazy Marketing Mistakes

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin Are you tired of just throwing money at agencies, hoping they'll solve your problems? 🤑 It's time for a game-changing approach! 💡 Discover the art of co-creating with your clients. 🤝 Harness the wisdom of your customers to craft a compelling core value proposition that hits the bullseye! 🎯 Say goodbye to cookie-cutter solutions and hello to a tailor-made message that resonates with YOUR unique audience. 📣🎯 But hold on, agencies aren't the enemy! 🤝 Brandon and Kaelin give credit where it's due, shedding light on the powerful partnership potential. 🤝💼 Don't miss this episode that's all about forging a dynamic alliance between YOU, your clients, and agencies to achieve next-level results! 🚀🌟 I Can't Believe They Said That: "And in business, I think the only thing you should be romantic or emotional about is your products and your customers." - Brandon Poulin "So by the way, you can mess these things up and still win." - Brandon Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: [00:03:12] Understanding sales and marketing ownership. [00:08:46] If you are looking to scale, organic marketing can only take you so far. [00:13:43] Knowing the most you can afford to pay for a customer.

    20 分钟

  8. 2023/09/21

    Simplifying the Customer Journey: A Loyalty Reality Check

    Ready to scale? Get your Free 360 Audit to Uncover holes and opportunities in your business right now: www.theenterpriseceo.com/360audit Hit us up on IG! @kaelinpoulin & @realbrandonpoulin 🚀 Discover the Ultimate Loyalty Booster! 🚀 Are you tired of feeling like businesses just don't care about your loyalty especially as the ticket price sky rockets? 🤔 Join hosts Brandon and Kaelin Poulin in this episode of Big Business Mistakes as they spill the beans on a major customer loyalty blunder! 😡 Picture this: You've been a faithful customer of car and boat dealerships, and what do you get in return? Crickets! 🦗 No updates, no exclusive offers, nada! 🤯 It's time for a loyalty reality check! 💔 Don't miss out on this episode where the hosts stress the critical need for businesses to stay connected with YOU, their loyal customers and reduce friction in the buying process. 📞📧 Opportunity is knocking, and businesses are missing out on easy sales! 🤑 Tune in NOW to uncover the secret sauce to avoiding this common business blunder and skyrocket your loyalty perks! 🌟🚀 Your loyalty deserves to be rewarded. Find out how! 💎👇 I Can't Believe They Said That: "The lack of follow-up in high ticket purchases is mind boggling to me." - Brandon Poulin “You want the person yelling on the phone what they're mad about so that you can write it down and give that feedback loop back to the team so that they can fix it in the future.” -Brandon Poulin Don’t Mistake Forgetting These: 00:07:44 The horror story behind Brandon’s electric bike purchase. 00:15:01 A surf amusement park sounds awesome right? Not if you cant find where to park! Lessons on poor planning around amazing ideas. 00:25:47 Look out for the bait and switch in restaurants. A mistake that can eliminate customer loyalty. 00:31:54 Why is it that if I make a high ticket purchase, I feel ghosted by a company?

    37 分钟
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Learn through the jaw dropping stories of the biggest business mistakes and lessons from the most successful Entrepreneurs. Bypass the glitz and glam highlight reel and get the real messy truths of what it actually takes to grow a business. Welcome to the Big Business Mistakes podcast hosted by Brandon & Kaelin Poulin. Your hosts, Brandon & Kaelin Poulin, bootstrapped their most recent company LadyBoss to over $200 Million in revenues before selling the brand at 29 & 32 years old. Brandon & Kaelin are now the Founders and Managing Partners of Enterprise CEO: The Entrepreneur's Advisory and Investment Group, changing the way founder-led companies scale. They guide and equip founder led companies to scale and operate as enterprise businesses resulting in strong teams, leveraged time, amplified reach, and multiplied profits.

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  • 创作者
    Brandon & Kaelin Poulin
  • 活跃年份
    2023年
  • 单集
    32
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2023 E360 Advisory LLC
  • 节目网站
    Big Business Mistakes