The Small Business Show Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

Join us for episode 380 of The Small Business Show to get an update on Shannon’s experiment to create a company just using his phone – he just hit a significant milestone. Then it’s on to a discussion about Email newsletters and why your Small Business needs one, how to create them, how to grow them, and how to turn them into a powerful customer connection and revenue machine.



00:00:00 Small Business Show #380 for Wednesday, May 18, 2022

00:01:17 Find what you love

00:04:59 Shannon’s Social Commerce business hits $1MM in Poshmark sales!

00:09:14 Beware becoming comfortable



Poshmark Unlocked

Dave Hamilton on LinkedIn (link with me!)

Shannon Jean on LinkedIn (link with me, too!)

FileMaker





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00:18:01 Email Newsletters



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Use Exclusivity and Scarcity

Mailchimp

Klaviyo

Secret Double-Opt-In

Small Business Support Group

Huckberry Outdoor Gear

Be a Creator and a Curator





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What’s the best way to buy out your business partner when you don’t have the cash? How do you convert your side-hustle to a full-time business AND recruit your current employer as your first customer?

Join us for episode 379 of The Small Business Show as we tackle these questions from our audience and more!



00:00:00 Small Business Show #379 for Wednesday, May 11, 2022

00:01:38 The Value of a Nametag as an Icebreaker



No One Sees The Mac Observer Acquisition as a Negative





00:10:30 Email us your questions: feedback@businessshow.co

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00:15:18 Your questions…feedback@businessshow.co

00:15:49 Rob: My partner wants me to buy him out

00:28:45 Claire: Going full-time with my side-hustle

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Listen in for our second episode in a series and learn how developing career paths for your employees will help your business become stronger and more profitable.



00:00:00 Small Business Show #378 for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

00:01:31 Today’s Tip: “Candidly, not Honestly”

00:13:04 Recap of Small Business Show Episode 377

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00:16:40 Creating Career Paths for Your Employees…Part 2!



Job Descriptions and Ladders

Then Map it!

Salary Ranges

Mentorship

Shout about it from the rooftops!





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Want to keep your best employees from leaving your company? By giving them a clear path to advance within your Small Business not only will your employees be more fulfilled, but they will also be more valuable as they build their Talent Stack.

Join us today for episode 377 of The Small Business Show where we tackle the why and the how of creating career paths for your employees. You will also hear our take on Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout and a lesson in problem-solving from Julia Child. Let’s go!



00:00:00 Small Business Show #377 for Wednesday, April 27, 2022

00:01:11 Elon Musk



“More Phish Whales, Let’s Go!”





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00:21:28 Julia Child



Julia on HBOMax

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00:27:59 Career Paths



The Danbury Mint

The E-Myth Org Chart

The Aspirational Org Chart





00:43:00 SBS 377 Outtro

Running your Small Business can seem overwhelming at times. There are a thousand things going on that require your attention and hundreds of decisions that need to be made in a timely manner.

How do you keep things straight? How can you keep focused on what is important at this moment?

Listen to The Small Business Show today as we discuss the power of compartmentalization and how to hack your brain to keep your sanity at work and at home while being more present for everyone around you.



00:00:00 Small Business Show #376 for Wednesday, April 20, 2022

00:02:38 House passes $55B Small Business Grant

00:06:34 Business Franchise Taxes in each State

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00:16:04 Compartmentalizing Compartmentalization



How To Take Over The World Podcast

Managing By Walking Around

The Superpower of Compartmentalizing Your Thoughts

Coming Home and Still Being at Work

You Left Your Head at Work

You Are Only as Happy as Your Unhappiest Child

Multitasking is a myth, compartmentalization works.

Pomodoro Method with Bob LeVitus on Small Business Show

To-Did List on Small Business Show





00:36:46 The Million Dollar Distraction (a bedtime story!)

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Being Transparent in your Small Business can be a key tool to gaining customers, attracting the best talent, and building your personal brand.

Make transparency part of your company culture:

            For your Employees

            For your Customers

            For your Suppliers

            For your Partners and Advisors

Join us today on The Small Business Show as we discuss just how Transparency can help you on your path towards taking over the world.



00:00:00 Small Business Show #375 for Wednesday, April 13, 2022

00:00:47 What’s In a Name?



Techniques, Tips, and Tactics





00:05:20 I made a mistake…you should pay for it!

00:14:02 Finding our Show!

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00:16:27 Transparency vs. Authenticity



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“One Number!”

Two Tokens of Customer Service

Small Business Show Working Agreement





00:40:42 SBS 375 Outtro



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