Unemployment is rising dramatically, the economy is sputtering and unrest seems to be all around. So, contrarian Chuck thinks 2009 will be a great year (just like 2001-02 after 9/11) to start a small business!
Listen and hear Chuck profile a successful entrepreneurs and answers questions from folks -- just like you -- starting up and growing their small businesses. You'll learn that successful small business owners are:
* Optimistic & self-confident, yet coachable
* Persistent with a high stress threshold
* Good problem-solvers
* Prudent risk-takers
* Average intelligence, but with a high "CS" (Common Sense) factor
* Good reputation in their field
* Handles money well; often aligns with and learns from a good money manager
* Identifies and surrounds themselves with good people ... and knows how to retain them
* Creative
* Most are good leaders
* Diversify their income streams
Verse of the Day:
" Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge." ~ 1 Timothy 6:20
Lou is having trouble dealing with late-paying clients. They sign an agreement to per terms, but she finds herself having to follow-up to remind them. What does Chuck think she should handle this, considering they are so important in the early years of a new business?
Trish has an opportunity to place some of her art work in a local shop. How can she price them so they will sell, and make both she and the owner a fair profit?
Terry had a handyman business years ago and is now thinking about starting it up with others helping him do the work. What are Chuck's ideas about how to do this?
Steve has owned a personal real estate business for ten years. He's taken a "by referral only" vs. a lead generation approach, but his business is stagnating in the current market. Steve doesn't want to switch gears in his approach, so how can his team generate more referrals quickly?
Bill is a realtor and his business has slowed. What does Chuck think about him buying a rental property to generate additional income?
Nora owns a coffe shop and is doing fine on the weekends with her tourist business. However, she'd like to increase her traffic during the week. What is the best way she can advertise?
