The Ripple Podcast by 5 Stones

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The Ripple Podcast by 5 Stones is a podcast where we talk about the things that matter to small business owners. We have an emphasis on marketing, but if it effects small business, we'll talk about it!

  1. Leadership Tangipahoa - The 2018/2019 Year In Review

    08/09/2019

    Leadership Tangipahoa - The 2018/2019 Year In Review

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, Brian speaks with Eddie Hebert and Mark Verbois about the 2018/2019 class of Leadership Tangipahoa. The trio recently graduated from this amazing program and share their insights from each month's adventure. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Leadership Tangipahoa

    1h 32m
  2. Responding to Reviews Without Losing Your Head

    11/05/2018

    Responding to Reviews Without Losing Your Head

    This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Kim Walker on the topic of responding to reviews. Kim is usually my co-host. She's always my wife and business partner. Kim wrote this blog post a couple of weeks ago and she asked me to proofread it. I thought it was so good, and so useful to our audience, that I asked her to do a podcast episode about it. I hope you find it as useful as I did. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kim's Blog Post on Responding to Reviews Bride who leaves a bad review slammed by wedding planning company Book - Good to Great Google My Business Grade.us Where to Find Kim Online: 5 Stones Website - Kim's Page LinkedIn

    27 min
  3. How Communities Can Be Proactive in Economic Development

    10/29/2018

    How Communities Can Be Proactive in Economic Development

    In this episode we speak to Stacey Neal, Director of Community Competitiveness with Louisiana Economic Development. We talk a lot about how communities can be proactive in economic development, specifically through the Louisiana Development Ready Communities program. We talk some about the programs that L.E.D. has in place for small businesses as well. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Louisiana Business Connection Louisiana Job Connection Opportunity Louisiana Where to Find Stacey: Louisiana Economic Development

    46 min
  4. Balancing vs Juggling: How to get it all done.

    09/20/2018

    Balancing vs Juggling: How to get it all done.

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, Kim talks with Somer Phoebus of She Works His Way. Kim and Somer talk about productivity, She Works His Way, the upcoming Narrow conference, and a little bit of lagniappe. Where to find Somer online: She Works His Way Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode: She Works His Way Productivity Academy Narrow Conference Book: Discipline by Elisabeth Elliott

    56 min
  5. Don't Be Afraid to Dream Big

    09/11/2018

    Don't Be Afraid to Dream Big

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, Kim speaks to Mitch Matthews, founder of the Big Dream Gathering and host of the Dream, Think, Do Podcast. Mitch tells us about how he landed his dream job at 12 years old and how that led to him discovering and following new passions that eventually included founding The Big Dream Gathering. Topics discussed in this episode include: The Big Dream Gathering The miracle of 15 minutes Dream jobs have back doors Google amnesia Loving a job because of what it affords you outside of the workplace Listen in on this episode to be encouraged to make the time to dream. Where to find Mitch online: MitchMatthews.com The Big Dream Gathering Dream, Think, Do Podcast Resources mentioned in this episode: (book) The Slight Edge Mitch's books, "Ignite" and "Dream Job: Redefined" Article with Buzzfeed video Mitch talked about - Magic Wheelchair

    59 min
  6. Why You Should Consider Podcasting

    07/13/2018

    Why You Should Consider Podcasting

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, we talk to Scott Mackenzie of The Industrial Talk Podcast and Leaf Services. Scott and I get to talk about why someone might choose to do a podcast. We talk about some of the various reasons why a podcast can be beneficial, the challenges of starting a podcast, and the difference between blue ocean and red ocean topics. Where to Find Scott Online: The Industrial Talk Podcast website The Industrial Talk Podcast on Facebook Leaf Services website Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk EOFire Rev.com (manual transcription service done by humans) Temi (automated transcription service) Camtasia (video and audio editing software) Blue Ocean Strategy (book)

    49 min
  7. Tapping into the Resources at Your Local SBDC

    07/05/2018

    Tapping into the Resources at Your Local SBDC

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, we talk to Bill Joubert of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University. We talk about the amazing resources available to business owners and those thinking about starting a business. We also talk heavily about the incubator program, who it's for, and how it works. Where To Find Bill Online: LSBDC at SLU Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The E-Myth (book) Flipboard

    47 min
  8. The 5 Types of Video to Use In Your Business

    06/25/2018

    The 5 Types of Video to Use In Your Business

    In this episode of The Ripple Podcast, I talk with 5 Stones' own J.R. Portman. J.R. tells us about 5 different types of video we may want to use when marketing a business. We also talk about DIY video for business and some of tools you may need to make it happen. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Windows Movie Maker iMovie TOOLS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Note: These are not affiliate links External microphone adapter for smartphones Tripod mount for phone Tripod mount for iPad Mini tripod for desk WHERE TO FIND J.R. ONLINE 5 Stones Website 5 Stones Facebook Page

    38 min
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