Episode 10 - Using surveys to grow your business
This week, we discuss how to use surveys to grow your business and better serve your customers. We also discuss tools you can use to create free surveys and how to promote them.
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Using surveys to grow your business
Surveys are a great way to grow your business. It allows...
Episode 9 - 10 tips to thrive during the holidays
In this week's episode we discuss how to survive the holidays with your sanity intact. We give you 10 tips to thrive during the holidays. Some of the tips are business related and some are personal but all are really useful. We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope you enjoy listening to it. Just remember that the most important part of the holidays is to enjoy your time with...
Episode 8 - Developing a plan to achieve your goals
We get really excited to create goals. We get them written down and pat ourselves on the back. A few months later, we forget about those goals because we never develop a plan to achieve your goals. In this episode we discuss what to do after you create goals and how to develop a plan to achieve your goals.
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Episode 7 - Stop wishing and start making goals
This week, it's time to stop hoping for success and start making it happen. Successful people create goals and make things happen. You don't need to wait until January 1 to create goals. There is no better time to start than now!
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From The Mailbag
Melissa asked "I donate quite a...
Episode 6 - Stop allowing others to prioritize your schedule
In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss your schedule and how to stop others from controlling what you do or don't do.
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From The Mailbag
We have received this question from many people so we decided to dedicate the entire episode to it. The question comes in many forms:
- How do I create...
Episode 5 - Determining requirements
In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss why it is important to determine your needs before making major business decisions.
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From The Mailbag
Dave asked "Do I need to make estimated tax payments the first year I am in business?" Kristin answers this question by...
Episode 4 - Who is your ideal customer?
In this episode, Kristin and Jeff discuss why you need to know who your ideal customer is and tips for identifying your ideal customer.
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From The Mailbag
Carla asked about employees and subcontractors. Kristin tackles this question based off the IRS...
Episode 3 - Recovering your time
Time is a finite resource. In this episode, Kristin and Jeff discuss ways to make your time more productive and how to recover some of time.
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Question from the mailbag
Carla asked, "I just formed an LLC. When do I have to file my taxes? Aside from not having a separate business...
Episode 2 - Why you need to own your platform
In this week's episode, we focus on why you need to own your platform and not rely on social media as the main way to build your business.
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From The Mailbag
Kristen asks about writing off a...
Episode 1 - Profit is a good thing
In this episode, Jeff and Kristin tackle a very common question asked by business owners: Should I spend all my profit to avoid taxes?
In the news
Question from the mailbag: Profit
Holly asked us about profit and expenses. Should you spend all your revenue to avoid taxes? Kristin and Jeff answer this question by asking if you want to work for...