The Small Business Radio Show

Barry Moltz
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The Small Business Radio Show

Barry Moltz gets small businesses unstuck. He has founded and run small businesses with a great deal of success and failure for more than 25 years. Barry knows the formula for taking your company to the next level! This is a business radio show where we talk about all the craziness of small business. It’s that craziness that actually makes it exciting, interesting and totally unpredictable. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

  1. 3D AGO

    #830 Unlocking the Power of AI for Your Small Business

    Segment 1 with Chris Shank starts at 0:00. What are the key issues facing small businesses this year? Chris Shank is the Vice President of Retail-to-Business (R2B) Sales for Verizon Business, overseeing operations across 28 states with a team of over 450 employees that generates $1,042M in annual revenue.  He is responsible for driving sales and financial performance, enhancing the customer experience, fostering a strong organizational culture, and leading strategic planning efforts. We talk about AI adoption, cybersecurity, and SaaS application consolidation. Segment 2 with Rich Carr starts at 16:14. How can we reduce training time while improving retention in small businesses? Rich Carr is a pioneering expert in cognitive learning neuroscience and founder of Brain-centric Design (BcD). With decades of experience spanning media, marketing, and education, Rich has revolutionized how information is presented and retained by developing methodologies aligned with how the brain naturally processes information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    30 min

  2. APR 13

    #829 Tariffs and Small Businesses: The Economic Tug-of-War You Can't Ignore

    Segment 1 with Dominick Miserandino starts at 0:00. While the current President implements his "on again off again" tariffs, small businesses will still have to deal with the highest tariffs on imported goods in the last 80 years.  My first guest this week is Dominick Miserandino, CEO of Retail Tech Media Nexus who breaks down what the tariffs are, how they will affect consumers and what actions small businesses need to take. Segment 2 with Neil Rogers starts at 20:50. Can being a bartender really teach you to be better at sales and marketing? Neil Rogers is an author, speaker, and business leader with over 37 years of experience in marketing & sales, generating revenue and guiding clients through highly effective and result- oriented marketing campaigns.  He built his career & business leveraging both old-school and new- school marketing & sales techniques. Neil shares the skills and tools learned during his early working years as a bartender that led to his success as an entrepreneur and industry leader in his book, "Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    42 min

  3. APR 7

    #828 My Interview with Michael E. Gerber, Author of "The E-Myth"

    Segment 1 with Michael E. Gerber starts at 0.00 Inc. Magazine calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of small business owners and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael E. Gerber is a celebrated entrepreneur, author, and business coach renowned for his groundbreaking book, "The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It." With a career spanning several decades, he has transformed the way small businesses operate by emphasizing the importance of effective systems and strategic planning. Gerber’s philosophy encourages entrepreneurs to work on their business rather than merely in it, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.   Segment 2 with Allen Batteau starts at 18:49. Why are we tie our self worth and identity to tech devices? Why do advances in tech many times disappoint us?  Allen Batteau is a cultural anthropologist, professor at Wayne State University's Department of Anthropology, and former director of the University's Institute for Information Technology and Culture. He is the author of "Tools, Totems, and Totalities" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    35 min

  4. MAR 31

    #827 How to Move Past Shame When Your Small Business Fails

    Segment 1 with Dr. Abbie Maroño starts at 0.00. A lot of small business owners feel shame when their company fails because they link who they are so much with their business. This is compounded when they lose money from people they know. What do we do with this shame? Dr. Abbie Maroño has a new book called "Work in Progress: The Road to Empowerment, The Journey Through Shame" which offers a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked role of shame in personal growth.   Segment 2 with Charles Heckler starts at 15:50. It seems that the current President wants to change the US policy and open up trade again with Russia. One of his goals is to encourage American businesses to begin again in Russia. Would they be interested or are they ready? Charles Hecker has spent forty years working in the Soviet Union and Russia. He has worked as a journalist at The Miami Herald and The Moscow Times, and as a geopolitical risk consultant at Control Risks, where he was a partner in the firm. He is also the author of "Zero Sum": The Arc of International Business in Russia", which is out now from Oxford University Press. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    35 min

  5. MAR 21

    #826 Powerful Phrases to Deal With Workplace Conflict

    Segment 1 with Karin Hurt starts at 0:00. To say there is increased conflict inside of small business and workplaces is an understatement; it takes now more than ever a courageous leader to deal with this. Karin Hurt is the CEO and Founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership company known for practical tools and leadership development that sticks. She’s the author of five books including, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict and Courageous Cultures". She’s known best for building courageous cultures and high-performing teams. Segment 2 with Dr. Michael Aziz starts at 24:03. What about making America Health Again? How will Robert Kennedy as the head of the health secretary change this? Dr. Michael Aziz is a renowned internist anti-aging, regenerative physician specialist practicing at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City Dr. Aziz regularly provides medical commentary on many health networks, including NPR, Fox and Friends, ABC, WGN Chicago, NBC, and Telemundo. Dr. Aziz is the author of the national bestseller, The Ageless Revolution.  Dr. Aziz's columns, articles, and opinions have been published in the Los Angeles Times, CNN, WebMD, the New York Post, the Daily News, the Washington Post, as well as in many magazines internationally, such as Paris Match. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    40 min

  6. MAR 14

    #825 Surviving Tax Season: Expert Tips for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

    Segment 1 with Lisa Greene-Lewis at 0.00. It’s the scariest time of year for small business owners- no not Halloween, its tax time- March 15th for businesses and April 15th for everyone personally. Why is it so scary for so many small businesses owners and what we all need to know. Lisa Greene-Lewis is a CPA and tax expert for TurboTax. Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and breaking down tax laws. She has contributed tax articles to local, national, and online publications, including US News & World Report and Huffington Post.  Lisa has also appeared on news broadcast, the Steve Harvey Show, and the Ellen Show. Segment 2 with Ashwin Gulati at 14:49. if you have every started a business, it's like a life and death experience; not only for the company but also for the founder. Ashwin Gulati is the author of: "Soul Venture: A True Life and Death Journey into the Startup Culture". He and wrote a tell-all that dismantles the myths, ambitions, and harsh realities of the riskiest culture in business. He has launched international ventures, helped start-ups take off or land, and copiloted complex transitions for over 100 companies in various industries in the UK, US, Spain, and France. With 30 years in the trenches, he has identified the hidden pitfalls, unspoken truths, and personal twists that ultimately determine a venture’s success or failure. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    34 min

  7. MAR 8

    #823 What is the Outlook for Small Business with Tariffs Looming?

    Segment 1 with Mark Hickman starts at 0:00. What does the future look like for small business in 2025 with the economy still relatively solid, but the "on again off again" tariffs looming? Mark Hickman serves as Managing Director for Sage in North America. Sage serves small and midsized businesses, providing them with finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, such as Apollo, Calligo, Tyler Technologies and WinMagic, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in North America. Segment  2 with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons starts at 14:36. Are you ready to retire? When will you know an what will you do? These are tough questions every small biz owner faces Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is a Retirement Transition Expert, lawyer, and author of "Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement".  A magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and summa cum laude graduate of James Madison University. As co-founder of Encoraco (encoraco.com), Elizabeth designed innovative methodologies that empower high achievers to navigate retirement with purpose and fulfillment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    33 min

  8. MAR 1

    #822 Is the Future For Electric Vehicles Over?

    Segment 1 with Mike Colias starts at 0:00. We are moving to electric vehicles no matter what the current president thinks. My first guest is Mike Colias who is a Wall Street Journal reporter and veteran of the US automotive beat. He is based in Detroit, where he has covered General Motors for fourteen years and, five years ago, added Ford to his duties. With access to all the key players in the automotive industry, he has tracked the transition to electric vehicles from its earliest days. Segment 2 with Devin DeCiantis at 21:25. We all know that family businesses are the most common form of a business in the world. But how do they thrive during turbulent times either caused by the economy or by something going on in the family?  Devin DeCiantis is the Managing Partner at Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA), a trusted advisory and educational partner to the world’s leading family enterprises. He is the author of " The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions" with LGA co-founder Ivan Lansberg. His writing has also been featured in the Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, and The Walrus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

    35 min
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Barry Moltz gets small businesses unstuck. He has founded and run small businesses with a great deal of success and failure for more than 25 years. Barry knows the formula for taking your company to the next level! This is a business radio show where we talk about all the craziness of small business. It’s that craziness that actually makes it exciting, interesting and totally unpredictable. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

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