49 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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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...
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Do You Treat Your Employees Like Owners?
Your employees are the key to your small business success. How do you treat them? Like workers, asking them to do more, for less? With respect, being fully aware that to them it is more than a paycheck? Perhaps things are going well and you ascribe to the old idea "if it ain't broke..." What if I were to tell you, it can always be better? Listen in.
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Under Construction Is Good For Business
Under construction- conjures up ideas of not being ready for prime time, eh? Not so fast! A business that is under construction has chosen to remain open to possibility. It is a business that knows that the status quo is not reliable. It is a business that understands, innovation is a key to success.
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Demystifying Entreprenuership: Rethinking the Aura
As enticing as entrepreneurship is, it is often misunderstood. Join us as we take a look at the inner workings of the concept as well as the mindset of those who choose this path.My guest, John Panaccione is the co-founder of Folla Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer focused on helping small businesses and startups raise capital. Before launching Folla Capital in 2020, he co-founded and led a software company called the LogicBay Corporation from its launch in 2003 to its sale to Pluribus...
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Marketing- No PhD Required
Marketing, love it or hate it, if you are a small business person you know it matters. Learn more about four fundamental elements that can take your marketing effort from mediocre to extraordinary. Intent, Audience, Content, and Venue...