53 episodes
The Water Trough- We can't make you drink, but we will make you think! iStock Photos
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No-nonsense insight for business folks! Whether you're contemplating starting a business, you're new to business, or you're a pro who is dealing with unresolved challenges, this is the place for you. You'll get actionable ideas, insights, and the motivation to grow your business, as you've always hoped to. Your host, Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor brings down-to-earth talk, conversation with thought-leaders, and much more. The key to your success lies in the untapped potential of you and your team. Join us at the Trough as we tap into your opportunity. A special shout-out to Tim Paige. Not only an amazing Human Resources VP at a prestigious New England university but a true Master of Music. That's right, he produced, played, mixed, and recorded our music tracks. Thanks, Tim.
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Culture: The Heart of A Growing Business
Culture is the sort of thing we take for granted. It exists, whether or not we sense it or understand it. It is at the core of every business, successful or not, and while our ability to manage it is limited, we had best know it well. How well do you know your business culture? Is it working for you?
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Accepting and Moving On: Can You Do It?
Even the best laid plans can fail to come to fruition. It happens to all of us all the the time, and for most of us it is quite upsetting. But it is part of life and most of the time we cause more damage by worrying about it!Interested in being a guest on my podcast? Shoot me an email at ed@thesmallbizdoctor.com. I'd love to chat with you. If you like what you hear, share it with your friends and colleagues.
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Business Lessons From the Classroom
I am an educator and small business owner. I was always confident that being business savvy made me a better educator. Being an educator also has the potential to make us better business people. It is easier than you might think.
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If Only I Had the Time
Building and maintaining a business is tough. There are times when you might feel as if you are on a hamster wheel. I know my hamsters loved that wheel but how about you? Unless you consider this exercise, perhaps it's time to take another look at that wheel.
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When I Grow Up: How Passion and Purpose Birthed an Entrepreneur
Join me and my guest Danielle Inman as we discuss the importance of passion, persistence, and pioneering in the making of an entrepreneur. For anyone wondering if this path is for you, this inspirational story will definitely get your creative curiosity going. Danielle is a passionate force for animal welfare, conservation, and veterinary medicine. She's a featured fixture on National Geographic's Animal ER. She led the avian and exotics team at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houst...
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How To Know If You Have Told Your Story
Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Judi Harrington, a true master in the art of storytelling. Judi's unique talent lies in transforming business ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with the world. As a seasoned copywriter, she lives by the belief that true understanding comes from stepping outside our own perspectives, and today’s episode, she brings awareness to the timeless question, “How Do I Know If I’ve Told My Story?”Judi's work is not just about crafting stories, it...