Small BizCast Mr. Thrive Media
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Small Business-It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s also very hard and takes a lot of skill, talent, luck and inspiration. That where SmallBizCast comes in.
We interview the Small Business Warriors who have won some and lost some. People like yourself, whose waking hours are consumed by their business...and some of your sleep time too!
Small Business-It's a Wonderful Life!
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64 - NEVER GIVE UP! | Brenda Allison, Coast General Insurance Brokers
Brenda Allison is the epitome of what the modern day entrepreneur needs to be. With nothing but a laptop and a dream, she practiced perseverance and innovation to get to where she is today. Fellow small business leader and host of Small BizCast, Joel Volk, interviews Allison to understand the wins and losses required to become a leader in the insurance world and inspiration to all.
00:00 Introduction
05:11 Mitigating risk
07:40 20 year journey
12:36 New ideas
14:58 How entrepreneurs perservere
16:48 Commercial Break - sponsors
21:48 Personal challenges
24:43 Effective communication for the workplace
28:42 Reflection on performance
31:59 Shift to discussing insurance products
33:42 Convenience and efficiency
37:56 Conclusion
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Guest: Brenda Allison | www.CoastGeneralInsurance.com
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue -
63 - Client Relationships in Marketing | Jenny Manocchio, CaliNetworks
How do you make a client feel valued while providing the best possible solutions to their online presence?
Jenny Manocchio, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CaliNetworks, has worked with Joel Volk. This episode serves partially as a refresher course for Manocchio and Volk who recall their mentorship and lessons learned together. In this episode, learn with Jenny the necessities of client relations and how listening and care play a vital part in value-based strategy.
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
05:28 Marketing shortcomings
06:32 Online presence on Google
11:13 The Buyer-Seller dance
15:08 Customer relationships
22:38 Transparency
31:48 National Compliance Standards and Law
36:03 Common questions
43:57 Consistent communication with clients
49:38 Caring for people is key to success.
51:32 Conclusion
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Guest: Jenny Manocchio | www.CaliNetworks.com
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue -
62 - Setting Sail with Strategic PR | Kellee M. Johnson, The Ballast Group
How can skills and strategies from unrelated fields, like competitive sailing, be transferred to public relations and business management in general?
In this episode of Small BizCast, Joel Volk of Hot Dog Biz Growth took a deep dive with Kellee M. Johnson into the nuanced world of strategic public relations and its critical role in business. We explored the importance of timely and thoughtful communication, the delicate balance between storytelling and silence, and the sophisticated tactics of handling public crises. We shed light on the powerful PESO model for comprehensive media outreach and emphasized the need for authenticity and strategic planning in a media landscape that's constantly shifting. They discuss navigating through challenges and opportunities, and recall the lessons of adaptability and preparation, applying them to our pursuits for enduring success.
Timeline:
00:00 Kellee M. Johnson: PR expert, sailor, leadership philosophy.
06:05 PR still relevant, but pitches preferred.
08:02 PR and legal strategies must align carefully.
10:35 Small businesses start with one client. Surprising testimonials.
13:20 Training helps, passion and authenticity matter.
18:41 Learning to sail in Florida, embracing challenges.
21:32 Learning to sail low breeze, advertising vs. PR
27:38 Defining PR metrics: positive, accuracy, relationship-building.
30:27 Silence can incriminate, engage with the media.
34:04 Stages of business: survival, innovation, decline.
37:58 Aligning marketing and production for business success.
40:13 Farewell hot dog, it's a wonderful life.
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GUEST: Kellee M. Johnson | www.ballastgroup.com
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Fit4TheCause -
61 - Leading with Vision | Amy M. Gardner, APOCHROMATIK
Certain businesses tend to get overlooked when it comes to receiving any guidance, whether in the form of coaching, consulting, leadership training, etc. Amy M. Gardner created Apochromatik, her consulting brand, around eliminating distractions and focusing teams in the right direction. Joel Volk of Hot Dog Business Growth learns about her unique take on consulting and how it positively impacts a variety of teams.
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GUEST: Amy M. Gardner | www.Apochromatik.com
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Fit4TheCause -
60 - All Revenue Is NOT Created Equal | John K. Murphy, JK Murphy Advisors
What does it take to invest in a business? It's a lot more than throwing money around and hoping for the best. John K. Murphy, or "Murph", reveals the deeply intricate world of investment banking and angel investing. Murph tells Joel Volk of Hot Dog Business Growth of the analytics and dynamic decision-making process that comes with consulting.
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GUEST: John K. Murphy | www.JKMurphyAdvisors.com
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Fit4TheCause -
59 - Going With The FLO | L. Williamson, FLO Coaching and Operations
When choosing your mentor or coach, one might assume that you need a stern, to-the-point, A-choice personality to be disciplined and prepared. L. Williamson of FLO Coaching and Operations is living proof that the demeanor of a successful business leader comes in many forms. Learn with Joel Volk of Hot Dog Biz Growth the unique business philosophy that Williamson holds his clientele to.
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GUEST: L. Williamson | www.LFLOW.pro
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We'd like to thank our sponsors: Hot Dog Business Growth, JorgensenHR and Fit4TheCause
Customer Reviews
The Small Business World is Powerful
Small Business takes practice, skill, and motivation to take on. I listen to this podcast for all 3 of those aspects. Great host. Great guests. Can’t wait for the next episode.
Real insights from small business owners
Joel does a great job bringing on a broad range of small business owners to give listeners access to a wide range of perspectives and goes deep on what small business is all about. Very topical for small business owners and those in the world of small business.