Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

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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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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In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into Gabe Treviso’s entrepreneurial journey, exploring his transition from real estate to creating Suds2Go. Gabe shares the inspiration behind his portable hand washing system, which he gained from parenting challenges, and discusses his Shark Tank experience, unexpected growth during the pandemic, and the significance of a solid business foundation. We touch upon hiring strategies, remote team building, continuous learning, risk-taking, and work-life balance, highlighting the essentials for entrepreneurial success.



00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #541 for Wednesday, April 17th, 2024



April 17: National Crawfish Day

Special guest, Gabe Trevizo





00:03:23 Real estate into his own company

00:03:41 Taking Suds2Go on to Shark Tank

00:08:51 Launching a hand-washing system during COVID lockdowns

00:09:56 The Shark Tank Dream



Suds2Go on Shark Tank





00:14:47 Access To a Community of Founders

00:16:54 Managing Your Time



X as that community

Parker Cox

Adding a Chief of Staff

Having a separate Work Structure





00:20:34 Favorite Mistake



No matter what: Keep Going!

When You’re Going Through Hell, Just Don’t Slow Down

Curiosity…or FOMO?





00:27:47 How to use a Chief of Staff?



Pavago





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In this episode of Business Brain, we touch on various topics such as taxes, selling business stock, and musicians selling their catalogs for capital gains. We share anecdotes about log camp, time management with family, and unconventional wealth building methods. Emphasizing communication and boundaries, we highlight the importance of balancing work, family, and personal time.

Personal experiences like dedicating time for family, leveraging tools like Apple’s focus mode, and cherishing device-free moments like hot tub conversations are discussed. We stress the significance of transparent communication with family to prevent feeling disconnected due to work commitments.

The episode concludes by urging listeners to contribute their strategies for managing family time alongside intense business involvement. We welcome feedback and express our commitment to exploring and discussing the essential aspects of work-life balance. Remember to spend quality time with loved ones for a balanced and fulfilling life.



00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #540 for Casual Friday, April 12th, 2024



April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day





00:01:09 Musicians Selling Their Catalogs for Capital Gains

00:06:17 Matt Gibson’s Used Books To Success Method in Gig Gab 423

00:11:44 Time Management With Your Family



Communicate!





00:16:47 Matt’s Log Camp helps people define “work”

00:18:34 Unplug for an hour



Go to the Dog Park

Buy a Hot Tub!

Sonos Roam





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In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into IRS tax complexities on National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day, emphasizing accurate filing, savings maximization, and proactive communication with the IRS for issue resolution. We discuss the host’s experience joining the Sounds Profitable trade group, highlighting networking benefits, industry influence, and collaboration opportunities. The conversation underscores the importance of overcoming biases, fostering consensus, and embracing diverse perspectives for industry advancement. Audience engagement in sharing business challenges is encouraged for communal learning and growth within the business community.



00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #539 for Wednesday, April 10th, 2024



April 10: National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day (it’s actually a thing!)





00:01:12 Invert Your Fear of The IRS



USPS Informed Delivery Service





00:09:43 Joining Sounds Profitable – And the value of Industry Organizations

00:19:01 The value of consensus

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In this episode of Business Brain, we explore Cheech and Chong’s business journey, evolving into a successful comedy duo with cannabis-related humor. Shannon discusses his upcoming book on entrepreneurship and the power of optimism in business. We delve into reframing thoughts, using positive language, and supporting peers for success. Consistent positivity and mutual support are highlighted as keys to thriving in business. Listeners are invited to share their input on success strategies for collaborative learning



00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #538 for Casual Friday, April 5th, 2024



April 5: Walk To Work Day





00:01:00 Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie – A story about branding and business



Tommy Chong’s (Discontinued) Nano CBD Gummies





00:06:54 SPONSOR: Escaping Employment. Get on the waitlist for Shannon’s Upcoming Book.

00:08:17 The Greatest Leverage In The World



Persistent Optimism

Smile In The Face of Adversity

The Ability — and Willingness — To Lift Other People Up

Quartet Glass Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad

Replace “Have To” with “Get To”





00:16:23 Shannon’s Not a Loser



Replace “I’m” with “You’re”

Fine-tuning your inner judge

Add “Yet” to your vocabulary





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