Episode 160 - This was Small Biz Life

 

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This was the toughest week for us at Small Biz Life We started this project with being ambitions, however, we had to make the tough choice to close it done. We love our members and hope that the future access to this content will help you as you grow in your businesses. 

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Episode 159 - The key to good productivity systems

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Kristin and Jeff start a new series about productivity systems, techniques, tools, or hacks. Join us as we review what is important to look at when you are trying to improve your productivity.

  • Systems, techniques, tools, or hacks
  • What is the problem you are trying to solve with...
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Episode 158 - How to make new habits stick

 

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We all have failed at creating new habits. We maybe even think that we are not good at creating habits. Join Kristin and Jeff as we look at how to make those new habits stick.

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  • How long to make it stick
    • 60 - 90 days NOT 21
    • Do it until you do not have to make...
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Episode 157 - How to know when your lead is ready to buy

business/career sales Sep 16, 2018
 

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Sales can be a problem for many small business owners. Jeff was no exception. The problem most of the time was knowing when a client was ready to close. If you struggle with your sales system, join Jeff and Kristin as we talk about our system to know when a lead is ready to close.

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Episode 156 - What to look for in a small business cellphone

basics business/career faq Sep 09, 2018
 

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Have you ever thought about what you really need your cell phone to do? Some phones are better than others in key areas that affect your business. In this episode, we discuss what to look for in a phone and give some recommendations for each area.

  • Operating system and ecosystem
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Episode 155 - Responsibility sharing

 

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We often get asked how we do it all (raising our son while running two businesses and Kristin's teaching and being director of a graduate program) and still get along with each other. Today we discuss one of our most important tools: responsibility sharing.

What is responsibility...

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Episode 154 - Marketing outside the box

 

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Small business owners tend to get trapped in looking at our competitors and out history for how to market.  Here are 4 tips on how to start thinking about your marketing outside of the box.

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Episode 153 - Being a small business owner doesn't have to be lonely

 

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As a solopreneur or small business owner, it is common to get caught up at your desk and as the digital world makes it easier to work from home. It can lead to chronic loneliness. Join Kristin and Jeff as we talk about the signs of loneliness and what we can do to avoid the...

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Episode 152 - Small Business is not 9-5, but that does not mean it is 24/7

 

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Small business owners are work very hard. Very quickly most learn that it will not be a simple 9 AM to 5 PM job. Join Kristin and Jeff in this episode giving five tips to prevent your small business from becoming a 24/7 job.

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Episode 151 - Contentment vs. Complacency

 

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In this episode, we discuss how to find contentment in your business without becoming complacent. We will also discuss why working 90 hours per week and never be getting any sleep is not the goal.

  • How you can become content with your small business
    • Set a realistic revenue and...
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