141 episodes

It's Just Business is the podcast for the small business owner. Co-hosted by entrepreneurs Russ Harlow and Dana Dowdell, It's Just Business interviews local, regional, and national business owners and experts. We cover all aspects of small business start-up and growth to help motivate and inspire you to level up your business. As we grow our businesses, we want to help you grow yours.

It's Just Business Dana Dowdell and Russ Harlow

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    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

It's Just Business is the podcast for the small business owner. Co-hosted by entrepreneurs Russ Harlow and Dana Dowdell, It's Just Business interviews local, regional, and national business owners and experts. We cover all aspects of small business start-up and growth to help motivate and inspire you to level up your business. As we grow our businesses, we want to help you grow yours.

    IJB Update with Dana and Russ

    IJB Update with Dana and Russ

    After two and a hafl years of recording, we are hitting the pause button to recharge and refocus. It's not a sign-off, but rather a short intermission in our content creation journey. The grind of running a business while producing content has finally caught up with us, and to ensure you keep receiving the high-quality content you deserve, we're taking some time off to rejuvenate. 

    While we're away, we encourage you to explore our 135 past episodes and let us know what you're eager to hear more about in our show. Your input is our guiding light, and it'll help us tailor future content to your interests. We'll keep the conversation going on social media, promoting our best work and seeking your valuable feedback. Remember, this isn't goodbye. We're merely taking a short breather, and we promise to return in 2024, reenergized and ready to deliver even more engaging and enriching content. Until then, keep tuning in, and stay excited for what lies ahead!

    • 4 min
    135. Unlocking Productivity with Amanda Boleyn

    135. Unlocking Productivity with Amanda Boleyn

    Are you finding yourself chronically overwhelmed, with your digital calendar more of a tyrant than a tool? Allow us to introduce you to Amanda Boleyn, who brings a breath of fresh air to the chaotic world of time management. Amanda, returning to our podcast for another enlightening conversation, shares her inspiring journey from her earlier venture, She Did it Her Way, to her latest project, The Attention Audit. She brings a fresh perspective to time management, urging us to slow down, set clear boundaries, and filter decisions through our values.

    Connect with Amanda Boleyn:
    Website: https://www.attentionaudit.com/
    Podcast: https://www.attentionaudit.com/podcast
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attentionaudit/

    SIGN UP - Attention Audit Academy: https://amandaboleyn.podia.com/academy/qt23c

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    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com.
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    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
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    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
     Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
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    • 45 min
    134. From Cutting Grass to Cutting Edge Tech with Bryan Clayton

    134. From Cutting Grass to Cutting Edge Tech with Bryan Clayton

    Buckle up for an insightful episode that's all about entrepreneurship, tech solutions, and the power of perseverance. We talk with Bryan Clayton of GreenPal.  Drawing inspiration from companies like Uber and Airbnb, and armed with his favorite book, The E-Myth by Michael Gerber, Bryan explains how he transformed his vision into a powerful platform, GreenPal.

    Connect with Bryan Clayton:
    Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourgreenpal/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenpallawncare

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com.
    Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn - we appreciate your support!
    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEB

    • 50 min
    133. Carving Out Your Niche with Casey Fuerst

    133. Carving Out Your Niche with Casey Fuerst

    You're excited to carve out a niche, but struggling to differentiate yourself in a saturated market. We talk with Casey Fuerst who's here to share her strategies for standing out, and the power of language in framing your business. We navigate the importance of presenting ourselves distinctively, and how a simple shift in the way you talk about your business can make all the difference. Casey is a certified StoryBrand Guide and uses this framework to create marketing messaging, plans and collateral to increase impact and grow business. She owns and provides lead consultation for Tic Tac Toe Marketing.

    Connect with Casey Fuerst:
    Website: https://www.tictactoemarketing.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-fuerst/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tictactoemarketing
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tictactoemarketing/

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com.
    Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn - we appreciate your support!
    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEB

    • 40 min
    132. Navigating the Franchise Maze with Jane Stein

    132. Navigating the Franchise Maze with Jane Stein

    As a seasoned franchise broker, Jane Stein unravels the fascinating process of linking people with the perfect franchise. She shares her expertise on how to align your lifestyle objectives, budget, and personality traits with the right franchising opportunity. Jane also highlights the importance of understanding the team culture, regulations, and due diligence involved in joining a franchise, and how a franchise broker can aid in navigating this journey. But the franchising world is not without its myths. we addresses several common misconceptions, clearing up the notion that the franchisor runs the business for you, or that passing the business on to your children isn't an option.

    Connect with Jane Stein:
    Website: https://www.yourfranchiseiswaiting.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourfranchiseiswaiting/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourFranchiseIsWaiting
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaneStein1
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourfranchiseiswaiting6087

    Follow the podcast at @itsjustbusinesspodcast on all the major podcasting platforms.

    Connect with us:
    To get in touch with us, email the podcast at itsjustbusinesspodcast@gmail.com.
    Join us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn - we appreciate your support!
    www.itsjustbusinesspodcast.com

    You can find Dana @adashofboss, @dana.dowdell and @hrfanatic
    Dana Dowdell – Boss Consulting – HR Consulting
    Google -  https://tinyurl.com/y4wxnavx

    You can find Russ @reliable.remediation
    Russ Harlow – Reliable Remediation – Disaster Restoration
    Google: https://g.page/r/CXogeisZHEjMEB

    • 50 min
    Guest Host Kyle Hedin from the Floor Academy Podcast 2

    Guest Host Kyle Hedin from the Floor Academy Podcast 2

    Check out the Floor Academy Podcast HERE ->> https://flooracademypod.com/

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

One More Plant Plz ,

Fave business podcast!

I love this show. Great insights from business owners across different industries. I love listening to Dana and Russ and hearing their different perspectives. Great job guys.

Trevor Oldham ,

Awesome!

One of my new fav podcasts!

SamanthaMary P ,

So Relatable!!

I love hearing the different perspectives of a female vs make on being a business owner. It definitely makes me feel more understood as a female business owner. The topics are so on point!

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