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Tycoons of Small BizE201 | Is Your Business Your Retirement Plan? And Why That's Not EnoughIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance explore the common misconception among small business owners that their business alone will fully fund their retirement. They discuss the importance of creating a diversified retirement roadmap and aligning personal wealth-building efforts outside of the business. The hosts emphasize the significance of planning ahead, including the implementation of buy-sell agreements and keyman insurance, and delve into strategies like using SEP IRAs, 401(k)s, and other investment vehicles. They also highlight the difference between exit readiness and retirement readiness, urging business owners to consider both their...2025-06-1632 min
Tycoons of Small BizE200 | The Health-Performance Loop: Why Your Body is Your Business AdvantageIn the milestone 200th episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the crucial intersection of physical health and business performance. They share personal experiences and practical tips on how maintaining physical well-being—through sleep, nutrition, exercise, and biohacking—can lead to better business outcomes. The conversation also highlights how incorporating wellness into company culture can benefit teams and leadership. They close with a challenge for listeners to set small health goals and track improvements in energy and clarity. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 200! 01:44 Working from Home: Experiences and Adjustments 03...2025-06-0633 min
Tycoons of Small BizE199 | The Burnout Blind Spot: Protecting Your Mindset While Building a LegacyIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the critical topic of burnout among entrepreneurs. With their combined experiences as business owners, investors, and operators, they delve into the causes, consequences, and preventive measures of burnout. They emphasize the importance of mental health and outline strategies to maintain balance, such as scheduling breaks, seeking therapy, setting emotional boundaries, and engaging in stress-relieving activities. The episode also highlights the financial aspect of burnout, discussing how lifestyle creep and poor financial planning can exacerbate stress. The hosts aim to provide actionable insights to help...2025-05-1537 min
Tycoons of Small BizE197 | From Growth to Liquidity: Your Business as a Wealth-Building AssetIn this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the critical journey from building business growth to achieving liquidity for small business owners. The episode focuses on the significance of treating a business as part of a comprehensive financial plan, ensuring business owners achieve financial independence outside the business. Key topics include the importance of building transferable value, effective strategies for reinvestment, and diversified wealth management. The hosts also outline various exit and liquidity options such as internal transitions, partner buyouts, and third-party sales. They emphasize the need...2025-04-1035 min
Tycoons of Small BizE196 | Smart Tax Planning; Business Owner Case StudiesIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance dive into smart tax planning strategies for small business owners. They discuss the importance of proactive tax planning, share insights from their experience, and provide case studies demonstrating significant tax savings. The episode underscores the necessity of collaborating with tax and financial advisors to navigate complex tax codes and structure investments effectively. Key takeaways include reviewing entity structures, maximizing deductions thoughtfully, and planning taxes quarterly. Real-life examples illustrate the efficacy of oil and gas investments, qualified opportunity zones, and charitable planning...2025-03-2732 min
Tycoons of Small BizE195 | Small Business Tax Strategies: Keep More of What You EarnJoin Austin Peterson and Landon Mance in this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz as they delve into crucial tax strategies for small business owners. Discover the importance of year-round tax planning, learn about commonly overlooked tax deductions, and understand the impact of strategic spending on your business's value. From the benefits of a cost segregation study to the significance of meeting with your financial advisor and CPA, this episode offers valuable insights to help you save on taxes and grow your business. Don't miss actionable steps and case studies of successful tax planning strategies...2025-03-1232 min
Tycoons of Small BizE194 | Preparing for the Unexpected: Emergency Funds & Contingency PlanningIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the importance of emergency funds and contingency planning for small business owners. Drawing on their experience as financial planners and business consultants, they share insights on preparing for unexpected events such as economic downturns, employee fraud, and health issues. They explain how to determine the right amount of emergency funds, where to keep these funds, and the role of various types of insurance. This episode provides actionable advice on crisis management to help business owners mitigate stress and enhance business stability. 01:45 The...2025-02-2631 min
Tycoons of Small BizE193 | Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs: Building Wealth Beyond Your BusinessHosts, Austin Peterson and Landon Mance of Backbone Planning Partners, discuss retirement planning for small business owners. They address the common notion of relying solely on the business as a retirement plan, emphasizing the importance of diversification and establishing separate retirement accounts like SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, and 401(k)s. They advocate for setting aside a significant portion of income toward retirement, providing actionable strategies for building wealth beyond the business. The discussion also highlights the need for financial independence and the potential role of cryptocurrencies in future retirement planning.2025-02-1132 min
Tycoons of Small BizE192 | Mastering Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Small BusinessIn this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' the focus is on the critical importance of cash flow management for small businesses. Austin explains how cash flow is essential for business growth and financial stability. He shares practical insights on managing accounts receivable and payable, proactive forecasting, and leveraging surplus cash effectively. Additionally, Austin discusses the significance of not being overly reliant on lines of credit, the benefits of hiring a fractional CFO, and the value of using automated invoicing systems. Listeners are encouraged to engage in maintaining liquidity while pursuing growth and to routinely evaluate their cash...2025-01-1429 min
Tycoons of Small BizE191 | 2024 Goals & 2025 ResetIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance explore strategies for small business owners to set effective goals and assess their progress. Starting with personal anecdotes and the importance of setting both personal and professional goals, the hosts discuss actionable steps such as conducting SWOT analyses, creating dashboards for key financial metrics, and the significance of facilitation and peer groups for accountability. They also touch on leveraging resources like the book 'Traction' by Gino Wickman for better business planning. Tune in to learn how to start 2025 on a strong...2024-12-1229 min
Tycoons of Small BizE190 | What is Backbone Planning Partners and Why Should You Care?Unveiling the Unique Approach of Backbone Planning Partners In this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance delve into their extensive experience as small business owners and investors. They provide insights into what makes their consulting and wealth management firm, Backbone Planning Partners, unique. Highlighting their personal entrepreneurial journeys and extensive professional expertise, they explain their comprehensive approach to financial planning and business consulting, which is tailored specifically for small and medium-sized business owners. This episode describes the services they offer, their method of client engagement, and showcases their boutique, high-touch...2024-11-2732 min
Tycoons of Small BizE189 | The Backbone of the American EconomyIn this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the importance of small businesses, particularly in Arizona and Nevada, and the entrepreneurial environment in these states. They dive into the growth of small businesses, highlighting the significant increase in new business applications and the underrepresentation of successful small businesses. They also emphasize the need for supporting small businesses over large corporations and share personal stories of entrepreneurial experiences. The episode includes an announcement of an upcoming webinar on buying and operating small businesses, featuring insights from acquisition entrepreneur Jed. The hosts advocate...2024-11-1427 min
Tycoons of Small BizE188 | Is Your Business a Part of Your Financial Plan?Join hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance on the Tycoons of Small Biz podcast as they delve into the essential strategies for small business owners to achieve financial independence and integrate their business into their financial plans. With their combined 40 years of experience in financial planning, they discuss the complexities of valuing a business, strategic planning for growth, and the challenges of selling a business. Gain insights on navigating tough economic conditions, managing revenue drops, and the importance of professional guidance. 00:00 Introduction to Tycoons of Small Biz 01:56 The Role of Your Business in Financial Planning 2024-10-2528 min
Tycoons of Small BizE187 | Creating Your Personal Financial PlanIn this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance explore the essential practice of personal financial planning for small business owners. They reveal the alarming statistic that about 80% of small to medium-sized businesses never sell, highlighting the necessity of robust financial planning beyond business reliance. The discussion covers vital areas such as investment plans, estate planning, insurance, and selecting a holistic financial planning firm. Emphasizing the importance of multiple meetings, unbiased analyses, and the pitfalls of poor estate planning, they provide actionable insights into building a secure financial future. Tune in to learn...2024-10-1727 min
Tycoons of Small BizE186 | Why a Strong Network is Game ChangingIn this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance discuss the importance of building a strong professional network as a pivotal asset for small business owners. They reflect on personal experiences, such as Austin's MBA journey, emphasizing the ongoing advantages of nurturing relationships with diverse professionals. They highlight how networks can offer valuable resources, quality advice, and can be an essential tool for business owners in overcoming challenges and improving client relations. They also address different avenues for networking, including peer groups like Vistage and social media platforms, and stress the...2024-10-0321 min
Tycoons of Small BizE184 | Team Growth Through Strategic PlanningIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance delve into the importance of strategic planning for small businesses. They discuss how regular, structured meetings can help align a team towards long-term goals and break them down into achievable, short-term targets. They explore a case study of a company, referred to as SMB Co, that successfully implemented strategic planning to overcome business hurdles and scale. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of this process, including the need for accountability and potential role adjustments within the executive team. Tune in for insights into how...2024-08-2826 min
Tycoons of Small BizE183 | Who, Not How (Putting the Idea into Practice)In this episode of 'Tycoons of Small Biz,' hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance share invaluable insights into delegation and business optimization, emphasizing the 'Who Not How' philosophy. They discuss practical steps for entrusting duties within a small business, the importance of identifying the right people for specific roles, and the benefits of hiring fractional employees. The episode also features a case study of their own firm, Backbone Planning Partners, and the strategies they used to improve operational efficiency.2024-08-1419 min
Tycoons of Small BizE182 | Strategies to Grow Sellable ValueGain valuable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs, Austin and Landon, on how to enhance the value of your business for potential buyers. Learn from their experiences and successes as they share strategies to maximize the worth of your company and prepare it for a successful transition to new ownership. Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to attract investors and ensure a prosperous exit strategy. Tune in and take your business to the next level.2024-07-2427 min
Tycoons of Small BizE181 | Is Slow Growth Better?Are you exhausted by the constant "growth first" mentality? We all operate under a false assumption to "grow at all costs" but for most businesses slow and steady is the way to go. Austin and Landon share their thoughts and opinions on business growth.2024-07-0936 min
Tycoons of Small BizE180 | Keeping (Very Different) Family Relationships StrongWorking with family can require some careful planning and negotiating. Austin and Landon share some of their thoughts and experiences maintaining those relationships.2024-06-2632 min
Tycoons of Small BizE179 | When Family is BusinessAustin and Landon share about their journey and experience of family business and how being in business with family can help or hurt your relationships and your business.2024-06-1337 min
Tycoons of Small BizE178 | Maintaining Mental Health as a Small Business OwnerHow can you maintain your sanity while also trying to maintain a successful and growing business? Entrepreneurship can introduce a lot of stress and sleepless nights that can directly impact your mental health and your ability to thrive. Join Austin and Landon as they share how they maintain their mental health while running their small businesses over the years.2024-05-2937 min
Tycoons of Small BizE177 | Prioritizing Mental HealthSpecial Guest, Brian Shields, shares with our hosts, Austin and Landon, about his experience with burnout and how he has prioritized his mental health amidst being a business owner and a father.2024-05-1538 min
Tycoons of Small BizE175 | How Physical/Family Health Affects Business HealthJoin Austin & Landon as they share their insights into how your Physical/Family health affects the health of your Business with special guest Malcolm Peace.2024-04-1038 min
Tycoons of Small BizE171 | What it Looks Like to Start Investing in Private Markets/DealsJoin Tycoons hosts Austin and Landon as they share about their experiences in investing and some of the pros and cons of investing in Private Markets/Deals.2024-02-1540 min
Tycoons of Small BizE168 | Looking Forward with Austin Peterson & Landon ManceJoin Tycoons hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance as they share about what has impacted them the most about their journey with Tycoons of Small Biz. After over 160 episodes and getting the share the stories of entrepreneurs that are the backbone of the American economy, Austin & Landon are excited to share what the future of Tycoons looks like and the exciting changes coming in 2024. 2023-12-2126 minTycoons of Small Biz157 with Austin Peterson & Landon ManceTune in to hear Tycoons hosts and co-founders of Backbone Planning Partners as they discuss the steps they use to help clients prepare to exit their business. Hear Landon Mance discuss his recent acquisition and how seeing the previous owners hand over their business has affected how he works with clients.2023-07-0655 minTycoons of Small Biz151 Laying the Groundwork with Austin Peterson and Landon ManceJoin the hosts of Tycoons of Small Biz and owners of Backbone Planning Partners, Austin Peterson and Landon Mance, as they discuss growth through acquisition. Listen as they share their experiences and valuable tips about acquiring a business. They also share some tips for preparing for acquisition.2023-04-271h 02
Tycoons of Small BizE138 Future Sight with Austin Peterson and Landon ManceAustin Peterson and Landon Mance, owners of Backbone Planning Partners, joined to talk about the importance of planning for the future and retirement when owning or leading a small business. They spoke about having an exit strategy and what steps you can take to help ensure that your business is taken care of in the future.Tune in to hear Austin and Landon share about how they work with clients to plan for the future and some of the steps they recommend that business owners and leaders should take. Visit https://www.backboneplanning.com/ to learn more...2023-02-2754 min
Tycoons of Small BizE122 Falling in Love All Over Again... with Your Business with Bryan ClaytonBryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal joins Tycoons again for another episode. Bryan’s passion for success is heard loud and clear on today’s episode. You’ll want to grab a pen and paper to jot down all the information Bryan throws at you.Bryan and Austin talk about how revenue takes the spotlight over profitability when owners are wanting to sell their business, but they don’t realize profitability is what is going to sell their business. Throughout the process of building your business to successfully be sold and transition smoothly to new ownership owners slowly start to...2023-02-2353 min
Tycoons of Small BizE109 Quality Over Quantity with Rick ParillaAustin and Landon welcome guest Rick Parrilla owner of Silverado Custom Door & Window.Silverado Custom Door & Window’s specialty is handcrafting custom, oversized, exterior, solid wood doors. They also provide custom wood windows and the latest in hardware trends. Working with architects, designers and contractors they achieve the exquisite workmanship and unique design for their projects. Specializing in extra-large doors, and specialty functions residential, commercial, institutional and military.Tune in to hear Rick Parilla share his excitement for quality products such as his custom, specialty doors. You can hear the energy in his voice and the pa...2023-02-2256 min
Tycoons of Small BizE108 Making Up for Lost Time with Josh and Joel ZolinIn this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome back their 1st show guests, Josh and Joel Zolin, CEO and CFO of Windy City Equipment.As former guests of Tycoons, Josh and Joel reflected on their father and son relationship and how it has impacted their relationship and the company.Tune in to hear Josh and Joel talk about the importance of respect and authenticity and how these two characteristics have proved to be the reason for their strong bond as business partners and as father and son.2023-02-2251 min
Tycoons of Small BizE104 Customer Service is Meaningless, Customer Loyalty is Value with Todd LudlowIn this episode of Tycoons, Todd Ludlow joins the show to talk about Chenoa Fund. Todd takes us back to 2006 and helps us visualize how and why the concept of Chenoa Fund came about and the positive impact it has on homeowners today.Austin, Landon and Todd take us behind the scenes of how mortgages work and how the broker firms make their money.Tune in to hear what Todd’s why is and how his background in loan origination has led him to be a successful entrepreneur in a leading market, the FHA housing ma...2023-02-2152 min
Tycoons of Small BizE99 Unremarkable to Extraordinary with Jeremy SlateIn this episode, Landon and Ryan welcome Jeremy Slate, Founder and CEO of “Command Your Brand.”Jeremy Slate helps companies and individuals tell their story and instructs them how to be a great guest throughout the podcast industry.Listen in to hear how Jeremy built his brand and how you can command your brand too!Tune in to hear Jeremy talk about the importance of partnership and legality and why being educated on both of these subjects/areas are influential and can help your business.Jeremy is the founder of a succ...2023-02-2156 min
Tycoons of Small BizE98 Deal or No Deal with Scott CarsonOn this episode Austin welcomes special guest, Scott Carson, CEO and President of WeCloseNotes.com.Join Austin and Scott as they discuss what it means to buy debt, who buys debt and how to buy debt to make profit.Ever wonder what you need to buy bad debt? Did you know there can be an 8-15% return rate when using your own funds to buy bad debt?WeClosenotes.com Inc is an Austin-based real estate investment firm specializing in buying, investing, and teaching other investors about mortgage note investing.Tune in...2023-02-2154 min
Tycoons of Small BizE96 Random Acts of Marketing with Jennifer ZickIn this Tycoons episode, Austin and Gary interview Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand.Authentic Brand is a community of Fractional CMOs who help growing businesses Overcome Random Acts of Marketing™ and confidently take the next right step to build revenue.Jennifer goes into detail about what makes them unique by focusing on team to client engagement adhering to the 3 M’s: Marketers, Methodology and Mindshare.Tune into this episode to hear Jennifer explain her catch phrase “random acts of marketing,” and what that looks like amongst different companies.You’ll w...2023-02-211h 01
Tycoons of Small BizE94 Anything with Wheels! with Christian LeFerIn this episode, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance interview special guest, Christian LeFer , Founder and CEO of InstantNonProfit.com.InstantNonprofit.com is the done-for-you service to go from idea to IRS-approved 501(c)3 and beyond.InstantNonprofit has launched 3,500 nonprofits worldwide, serving every type of mission. Christian consults and trains nonprofit executives, & has raised millions of dollars as a professional fundraiser and copywriter.Tune in to hear about about how Christian’s past and passion for a better life for everyone has helped entrepreneurs turn ideas and dreams into successful nonprofit companies.Ch...2023-02-2156 min
Tycoons of Small BizE92 Quitting is Not an Option! with Zachary GreenDuring this episode, Austin Peterson interviews special guest, Zachary Green, managing partner of Warrior Enterprises LLC.Listen in to hear Zachary talk about his background and his struggle with ADHD as an adolescent which aided in his successful career being able to multi-task as an Entrepreneur.Zachary developed a product from hands on experience as a volunteer fire fighter and turned a major, deadly problem into a solution that firefighters throughout the world can rely on.He went on to create a 30 million dollar business leading the way to educate and inform other...2023-02-2153 min
Tycoons of Small BizE90 All Hands on Deck with Tom DonelanIn this episode, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance interview guest, Tom Donelan, owner of DECK OF DICE Gaming, Inc. Put your bet on Tom Donelan and tune in to hear how his home support system has influenced his success as an entrepreneur.Tom Donelan took a chance on a $500 billion industry and built Deck of Dice Gaming, Inc.Tom led the initial commercialization for the deck of dice patent in the retail board game market, and founded DECK of DICE Gaming to bring the IP into the casual and casino video gaming markets.2023-02-2159 min
Tycoons of Small BizE89 Financial Freedom with Dan BeckAustin welcomes Dan Beck, CEO of 401Go, to this episode of Tycoons. Dan shares some really valuable advice on retirement savings accounts and the benefit his company provides in making the process as efficient as possible.401Go has an automated program that reduces human error to save wasted time and provide accurate information. They have built complex software that considers the behavioral element in terms of how people save and invest.Dan talks about the importance of starting your retirement savings as early as possible and consider working with an advisor for maximum benefit. These...2023-02-1657 min
Tycoons of Small BizE88 Business Relationships are First Class with Alex MalebrancheIn this episode, host Austin Peterson interviews special guest, Alex Malebranche, Founder of PlaneAhead. Alex shares his background with listeners and illustrates a road map of how he got from sleepless nights with 2 kids under 2, to selling his house to be a Founder of a successful start up company.Listeners will hear about the niche market Alex was able to jump on board with and take flight.Learn how you can save money with airfare and instead of booking one trip, you can save and earn money towards 1-2 more trips....2023-02-161h 01
Tycoons of Small BizE86 Know the Mission, Know Yourself, and Know Your Team! with Kevin Black In this episode, host Austin Peterson welcomes guest, Kevin Black , Principal and Founder of Black Market Leadership.Kevin Black is a veteran US Army officer, leadership expert and strategic advisor. He works with clients helping to develop leaders and align team across a variety of industries, from start-ups to public companies, such as LifeLock and Medtronic. Overall, he’s helped to create over $500M of value.Kevin combines computer wargaming simulations with behavioral profiling. A veteran of the Forbes Coaches Council, he writes on issues dealing with leadership and strategy. He is the Director of th...2023-02-1556 min
Tycoons of Small BizE85 Solve Problems, Don't Contribute to Them! with JJ LevenskeIn this episode, host Austin Peterson welcomes guest, JJ Levenske, President of Bluewave General Contracting to the show. JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.Bleuwave General Contracting is a full-service commercial general contractor that specializes in holistic solutions for their clients.Tune in to hear how JJ Levenske’s company got too big too early and how they picked themselves up and got after it being more successful than ever. Listen in to hear JJ Levenske explain what holistic deliverables are and how be...2023-02-1555 min
Tycoons of Small BizE84 Good Habits Drive Results with Karl MaierKarl Maier joined Landon on Tycoons and opened up about the successes and failures of small business ownership. He was able to track areas that brought businesses the most success and used that knowledge to start Abunden.People are the key to quality and business growth and people need to effectively communicate and work together. Abunden provides the system and tools to build that structure to support communication, delegation and business growth. As Karl says, “good habits drive good results.”2023-02-1551 min
Tycoons of Small BizE83 It Takes a Village with Jenni MullinsIn this episode, host Austin Peterson sits down with Jennifer Mullins, Program Director at Advocacy31nine.Jennifer shares with listeners the importance of education within the foster care system. The proper education is critical in order for foster children to mentally develop and grow and be successful.Advocacy31nine works with foster families to identify any additional care these children need such as children with learning disabilities. Lots of time learning disabilities are masked or labeled as behavioral problems, because they the learning disabilities go untreated or families/schools are unaware these disabilities exist.2023-02-1551 min
Tycoons of Small BizE80 What's Your Why? with Dave KotterIn this episode, host Austin Peterson and guest host, Ryan Weissmueller interview David Kotter, CEO/President of Integrity Capital LLC.David Kotter covers topics about failure, acceptance and reality within a work setting and the benefits of each in order to be successful.Listen in to hear about the 3 P’s, managing priorities not time, and the importance of saying “NO”.Find out more about Integrity Capital’s recent additions to the company such as H3 Phoenix and Hope From Fear.2023-02-1559 min
Tycoons of Small BizE79 Lifestyle Concept with Neil TwaIn this episode, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance welcome guest Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Digital Marketing.Neil has been launching, operating, and growing private label e-commerce businesses for the last 9 years. As of today, he and his clients have sold over $100 million+ in physical products primarily through the Amazon FBA sales channel.Tune in to here an in depth conversation about how Amazon works from the inside out and how Neil and Voltage Digital Marketing has helped companies market their products successfully. Neil gives specific algorithms when marketing on Amazon that can benefit...2023-02-151h 02
Tycoons of Small BizE77 Life Before Work with Thomas BridgeIn this episode, hosts Austin and Landon interview Thomas Bridge, CEO of Media Management Inc.Media Management, Inc. (“MMi”) was founded in 1995 with the sole purposes of providing U.S. advertisers with an objective evaluation of their ad agencies performance.Tune in to here how Thomas has created one of the best working environments for his employees and how their business thrives on putting life before work.MMi not stresses the importance of work life balance along with creating lifetime relationships with clients.When listening you’ll hear how a 40 hour work w...2023-02-1559 min
Tycoons of Small BizE75 Bienvenido a Colombia with Eric StoffersIn this episode hosts Austin and Landon welcome back frequent guest, Eric Stoffers, CEO of BioXcellerator. Eric kicked off the interview by sharing the company’s success since his last episode on Tycoons. Eric emphasized the blessings they have been fortunate to have to overcome the struggles during the Pandemic. Eric elaborates on what they did to be successful during this tough time.Tune in to hear how BioXcellerator is changing and saving lives and specific stories that have shaped their company mission.2023-02-1559 min
Tycoons of Small BizE73 Pay to Play! with Mike MaunuDuring this episode, hosts Austin and Landon interview Mike Maunu, owner of Marketing Results Group emphasizes the importance time and money have when marketing to the right clients and gaining their business. Clients need to spend money to make money! In order to be successful you need to price your time/products/services accordingly. Clients who pay less require more work and aren’t invested in the business relationship.Mike Maunu is a serial entrepreneur the past 40+ years as an investor, founder, executive or business coach taking multiple companies to over 8 and 9 figures in annual revenue. He ha...2023-02-1559 min
Tycoons of Small BizE71 Unique Technique with Austin Peterson and Landon ManceIn this Episode listeners will get to know Austin and Landon on a more personal level and hear about their background and experience and how Backbone Planning Partners was created.Austin and Landon share why their technique and business model puts their client’s needs at the center of attention. They not only financially plan for business owner’s they take into account some business owners prefer to just gain advice and direction and handle matters on their own.Austin and Landon respect that all business owners are different and have their own wants and need...2023-02-151h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE69 Business Therapy with Sam RichardsonIn this episode, hosts Austin Peterson and Landon Mance welcome guest Sam Richardson, owner of Las Vegas Therapy.Las Vegas Therapy provides help with individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy in a safe & comfortable setting.Las Vegas therapists have experience and training to help you or a loved one overcome PMADS (Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorders), trauma, relationships, and grief or loss, depression and anxiety.Tune in to hear Sam Richardson share his mission for helping others while growing his business of therapists. He expresses his main focus of helping as many...2023-02-1553 min
Tycoons of Small BizE65 Home is Where Your Business Is with Richard BirdDuring this episode, Austin hosts Richard Bird, Co-Founder of TYG Commercial Real Estate. Richard shares his past experience in the real estate industry and explains how his family vision helped create the company he has today and the contribution it made to his success.Tune in to hear the challenges faced with starting a new business, partnerships, and balancing family. Austin and Richard reflected on a past conversation they had expressing the importance of being financial prepared to start a new business. Have 3-4 years worth of income prior to starting the business that you are able...2023-02-141h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE64 Visionary Isn't Ordinary with Allan DraperIn this episode Austin and Landon host Allan Draper, Entreprenuer on Tycoons for the second time. Allan’s first appearance on the show was inspirational, so they were excited to welcome him back and learn more from his past experiences and expertise in entrepreneurship.Tune in to hear the struggles and benefits of entrusting someone to be your business partner. Partnerships within family and businesses can help you conquer more than you’d be able to on your own. As you listen to Allan discuss partnerships, you will learn his perspective on entrepreneurial visions. Join in on the...2023-02-1439 min
Tycoons of Small BizE62 Sleep Queen with Mollie McGlocklinIn this episode, Austin and Landon welcome Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie McGlocklin creator, and lead behavioral change coach at Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change.Mollie shares with us the effects sleep deprivation has on our lives at home and at work and how our surrounding environment and climate impacts our sleep skills and cycle. A big takeaway is understanding the importance of sunlight when you wake up. Tune in to hear Mollie share her experiences, studies and knowledge surrounding sleep. This show wi...2023-02-1459 min
Tycoons of Small BizE60 King of Referrals with Brandon BarnumIn this episode on Tycoons of Small Biz, Austin and Landon interview Brandon Barnum, CEO of HOA.com. HOA.com is the #1 referral network for professionals who serve homeowners. They help homeowners connect to professionals they can trust while helping home service pros attract more clients and grow their business.Tune in to hear Brandon Barnum, THE KING OF REFERRALS, educate us on the importance of referrals. Get empowered and equipped to successfully obtain referrals with Brandon’s 21 cross-marketing campaign. Find out how to give, enroll and enlist when it comes to referrals. Overcome the biggest challenges of...2023-02-1457 min
Tycoons of Small BizE58 What's Your Story? with Scott Snider In this episode hosts Austin and Landon, interview guest Scott Snider, president of Exit Planning Institute. Scott shares with us why Exit Planning is important for business owners to talk about and consider regardless of how many years the company has been in business or how old the owners are.Life happens and unexpected events can take a turn on the business so being prepared and being proactive is the safest and most productive route to take when owning a business.A high school Janitor at a young age grows into an entrepreneur, owning his...2023-02-141h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE56 DrDDS – a Mouthful of Knowledge with Travis RodgersDuring this episode Austin and Landon host Travis Rodgers CEO of DrDDS. Travis shares his experience and knowledge when it comes to working in the Dental Industry. You will learn about the characteristics of Dentists, their needs and desires and how to effectively sell and produce products in such a vast industry.Listen in to hear how the 3 C’s (Communication, Coordination and Conviction) play a huge role in purchasing and approving new products for your business. Learn how to sell in the Dental Industry by focusing on integration, ease and cost effectiveness. Travis provides a lot of...2023-02-1458 min
Tycoons of Small BizE54 Entrepreneurial Impact with Kevin StollerIn this episode Austin, Landon and Ryan interview Kevin Stoller, Co-Founder & CEO of Kay-Twelve. Kevin explains how he went from selling stuff to making a difference. Selling school furniture is more about changing the culture by changing the space first. Kay Twelve focuses on how many students they can impact by creating spaces that enhances their learning abilities.Tune in to hear the passion Kevin expresses towards changing learning environments with innovative furniture and how change is such a great thing for not just schools but businesses as well. Learn how selling furniture turned into impacting schools...2023-02-141h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE50 Their Story is Our Story with Sherianne Schow and Robin PetersonThe Tycoons break the normal mold for this show and interview Sherianne and Robin of the non-profit organization, Their Story is Our Story. This is a great show highlighting the passion for volunteerism and the framework for purposeful living.Sherianne and Robin give an inspiring picture of real refugee stories and the contributions they provide to our society. It’s a story that’s worth listening to to understand that refugees can be a real asset to our community. They are ready to work and innovative. They are entrepreneurs that create jobs, new products, pay taxes, and have...2023-02-1358 min
Tycoons of Small BizE47 Closer to the Beach with Kyle McIntosh and Jennifer BurwellIn this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome the President of MAC6, Kyle McIntosh, and his Director of Programs, Jennifer Burwell, to the show. Kyle and Jennifer have a unique connection to Tycoons of Small Biz as the Phoenix Business RadioX recording studio is in one of the MAC6 spaces.This was an interesting discussion about the changes that have occurred in the commercial office space industry over the last 12 months and how companies have adapted to the remote work environment. Kyle and Jennifer have leveraged their creative abilities to make changes in an effective and...2023-02-1058 min
Tycoons of Small BizE46 From Cambodia With Love! with Michael LyIn this episode, Austin Peterson and Michael Ly discuss what it looks like to build a account and bookkeeping business with a fully remote workforce prior to Covid-19 forcing that to be the case for many businesses.Michael Ly is truly a visionary when it comes to Fintech and financial services and what the future holds in those arenas.If you want to hear about how to build a positive culture in a business when you have never met many of your employees or clients in person, you won’t want to miss this episode. Mi...2023-02-0933 min
Tycoons of Small BizE44 Adapting to Change with Matt AltmanJoin Landon and guest co-host, Ryan Weissmueller, as they welcome Matt Altman of Sportiqe to the show. This episode is full of knowledge on personal and professional growth and how in order to do either, you have to stay grounded in your values and be flexible to the possibility of adapting to change.Matt gave great advice to business owners on how he navigated challenges, especially in the midst of the pandemic. He stresses that he always relies on his values. One such value he practices is having a “can-do attitude,” which embodies being mindful, staying connected, and...2023-02-0953 min
Tycoons of Small BizE37 Second Round of PPP Loans Info with Ryan WeissmuellerRyan Weissmueller re-joined the show to discuss the second round of PPP loans. If you’re a small business owner, you cannot miss this episode. Ryan shares valuable information and insight into the loan process and lessons learned from the first round of PPP loans.Ryan’s advice is simple: make sure to ask questions, surround yourself with good advisors that will give you honest feedback, and capture your lessons learned going forward. We want to thank Ryan for being such a great guest and we’re looking forward to having him join more shows in the future2023-02-0954 min
Tycoons of Small BizE36 Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying a Business with Domenic RinaldiIn this episode, Domenic Rinaldi of Sun Acquisitions and K2 Adviser shares real world knowledge on how to prep to buy a business and things to be aware of when selling a business.If you are in the market for, or think you want to be in the market for buying a business, tune in to hear Domenic’s advice and gain access to the tools that their company provides to help you avoid common pitfalls.2023-02-0955 min
Tycoons of Small BizE35 Being a Servant Leader with Nancy PadbergDon’t miss this conversation with Nancy Padberg as she shares valuable advice on building a healthy work culture. Nancy discusses what is means to be a servant leader and developing an environment where people are valued. Leaders should have empathy to understand what is feels like to not be heard and know that communication and transparency is key to making employees feel informed, secure, valued, and involved.Being a servant leader means removing your ego, removing barriers, and having empathy. It requires constant work to improve and finding meaningful ways to make a healthy culture. Find ou...2023-02-0959 min
Tycoons of Small BizE34 The Value of Planning with Jenni CohenThis was a great show with business attorney, Jenni Cohen. She gave some dynamic advice for business owners. How can you protect your business, plan for the future, and grow in a valuable way? Jenni eloquently connects the services her firm provides and what financial planners provide and how together they can benefit and support business owners.Jenni discusses the importance of planning in the long term and finding a team of advisors that collaborates regularly on your behalf. Listen to the full episode and find your “Jenni” to talk to today.2023-02-0956 min
Tycoons of Small BizE33 Legal Needs Are Not Something to DIY with Leah MartinLeah Martin Law is a fast-growing business law firm that currently serves businesses in the Southern Nevada community. The firm offers a full range of business law services, including formation, licensing, registered agent, drafting and reviewing contracts, collections, and litigation.In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science. In law school, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and a judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. She graduated summa cum laude from UNLV’s law school in 2002. At graduation, she wa...2023-02-0955 min
Tycoons of Small BizE32 Living the Golden Rule with Ed TaneyEd Taney has seen some high highs and low lows in the Las Vegas civil engineering industry, but he remains focused on what matters most to stay grounded. His team is dedicated to quality and efficiency, while always staying current to the needs and changes of the marketplace. It was interesting to hear about the shift in consumerism and how it effects the construction industry.Ed talks about the constant need for our own personal growth and how it inevitably impacts business decisions. This is a true story of staying humble and focused to persevere through uncertain...2023-02-0852 min
Tycoons of Small BizE31 Flip the Script with Austin Peterson and Landon ManceYou can’t host a radio program/podcast called Tycoons of Small Biz, without being tycoons yourself, can you? The hosts, Austin Peterson and Landon Mance decided it was time for them to get on the other side of the mic and let Karen Nowicki interview them about the show and what it has meant to them, but she also interviews them about their area of expertise in working with small business owners, the true backbone of the American economy.If you are a business owner that wants straight forward advice on how to prep your business fo...2023-02-081h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE30 Do It Better with Jane PowersJane’s philosophy is to do what you do best, just do it better and do it better with accurate strategies. Learn how to succinctly communicate your message. Ditch the old-fashioned elevator pitch and hire Jane. Benefit from the Science of Jane and her trademarked Intrommercial. Begin with the end in mind, speak with confidence, sell with authority, and stop leaving opportunities empty-handed.Jane offers fantastic advice to business owners and she will convince you to pick up the phone and give her a call.2023-02-0855 min
Tycoons of Small BizE29 Cleanliness Leads to Business Success with Mike DerryberryMike Derryberry is the Co-Owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. He has degrees in Political Science and Business Administration as well as a Masters Degree in Theology. In 2019 he wrote and published his first book, HARD KNOCKS, A Real World Education in Business and Personal Growth, which chronicles the lessons learned over the last two decades as a small business owner.If you have thought that janitorial services is a necessary expense that you incur as a business, rather than something that increases the bottom line, you need to listen to Mike describe what...2023-02-081h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE28 Protecting Your Privacy with Adam JacksonAustin and Landon were honored to have Adam Jackson, CEO of 360 Privacy, as their guest in honor of Veteran’s Day. Adam’s unique background as a member of the elite US Army Special Forces has influenced the way in which he picks his team. He gives some great advice to business owners on the importance of taking your time during the hiring process to ensure employees are the best fit for carrying out operations with highly effective results.You’ll want to listen in as Adam talks about the need to digitally protect your information and the se...2023-02-0846 min
Tycoons of Small BizE27 Everybody has a Brain with Dena BaldwinThe Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ) is a social benefit organization dedicated to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, and education. They support, connect, and empower survivors and caregivers on their journeys to recovery. Dina Shacknai, next year’s chairwoman also joined the show to discuss what they are working to build for BIAAZ.If you want to hear from two dynamic ladies who are passionate about the non-profit that they work with and the services that it provides, you will not want to miss this episode as we shift gears a bit fo...2023-02-0857 min
Tycoons of Small BizE26 Mask Up In-Style with Sam and Shermeen GreenmunJoin us as we talk to Sam and Shermeen Greenmun about the creation of Wear It Iz and how they’ve adapted to the needs of the marketplace. They’ve been able to harness their unique backgrounds and energy to create a brand that has quickly become a popular item for celebrities and loyal customers.In the face of unprecedented times, Wear It Iz has stayed true to their mission of keeping quality, design, and functionality their top priorities. Tune in to learn how they balance their family and careers and how they are able to blend the...2023-02-081h 04
Tycoons of Small BizE25 Beauty is Not Skin Deep with Zhonnae MarieZhonnae Marie is an entrepreneur and the founder of Zhonnae Cosmetics. She strives to expand her beauty brand globally in ways that will add value and confidence to the lives of many. She has always found the fashion and beauty industry fascinating and is excited to be more involved. Zhonnae is passionate about being an inspiring and empowering influence.If you want to hear from a young, female entrepreneur that is just getting her start as an entrepreneur, but her background and family background puts her on a path that will ultimately lead to her turning this...2023-02-0851 min
Tycoons of Small BizE24 Protecting Your Estate with Scott HuffAn estate plan for business owners is an advantage, a tool, that should be used to protect your legacy and estate. It’s necessary to be proactive and have these important conversations with our families, because we never know we’ll need it. Inspired by his own personal experiences, Scott created Yourefolio’s unique software to streamline the process from start to finish. It’s objective is to help preserve harmony and provide certainty when that times comes.When creating your estate plan, Scott revisits the theme that, “if I knew then what I know now,” which is why it’s...2023-02-0858 min
Tycoons of Small BizE23 Begin with the End in Mind with Ryan TansomBegin with the end in mind. Simple to say, but hard to do in practice. Every business owner has a different goal for their business, or for even getting into business to begin with. There is not really a wrong answer for what you want out of your business, but it is important to know what that is and then plan and execute over the years to achieve that end that you have in mind.If you want some straightforward, common sense advice from somebody who has lived it and helped multiple clients plan for transitioning their...2023-02-0758 min
Tycoons of Small BizE22 The Future of Digital Marketing with Bobby MachadoIn this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz, Bobby Machado of Signa Marketing discusses some great tips on digital marketing. Digital marketing is the code that everyone wants to crack, especially in today’s socially distanced world. Bobby offers some simple, yet effective, ways to produce quality content in a saturated market, all while staying within a budget. Small business owners should do their homework by understanding their goals, thoroughly interviewing who they hire, and collaborating with teams that specialize in their areas of interest.If you have been struggling to increase your digital footprint, website traffic, or...2023-02-071h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE21 Door to Destination Luxury Travel with Scott BussScott Buss is an aviation expert that explores and connects the synergies between the private jet industry and the unlimited number of luxury lifestyle VIP brands. Scott’s strength and passion as a networking specialist is developing & merging new business ideas. He has a strong focus on sales and incorporates luxury travel & high-end products into the private aviation space. In addition to aircraft & worldwide private jet charter sales, Scott loves to create VIP experiences for HNW clients & businesses around the globe.ADVENT JETS strives to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel. Th...2023-02-0757 min
Tycoons of Small BizE20 The Power of Data with Eric WalkerEric Walker, Founder of The Next Step Agency, has valuable insight and a fresh take on how businesses can take “the next step” to move their business forward.Small business owners have to pick the right first step and big data helps in that process. The power of data is that it’s the link to make smarter decisions from the start to save time and money, and also provide a competitive advantage.Eric also discusses his book, 7 Simple Strategies for Outstanding Leadership, which is a relatable and visual guide to leadership. Most business owners can re...2023-02-0748 min
Tycoons of Small BizE19 You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know with Alison ClaerhoutTune in to hear Alison Claerhout and Tom Goodman discuss valuable business tips and what they’re doing differently than other business leaders and why.Claerhout and Goodman are passionate about what they are doing, but more importantly how they are doing it to make sure that they are the best they can possibly be in their field. If you are trying to grow or improve your business, you won’t want to miss this episode.2023-02-0755 min
Tycoons of Small BizE18 Becoming Debt Free with Coby BakerCoby Baker is impassioned about transformational change in personal finances. Alderus Mortgage is different from any other mortgage company out there because they actually want to see their clients debt-free. Their approach to teaching people how to manage their debt starts at a young age and encourages people to question their spending and saving habits.Coby discusses how we should be tapping into the younger generation, not only to increase financial literacy, but to learn new and better ways to conduct business. After listening to this podcast, you’ll be inspired to find ways to become debt-free, in...2023-02-071h 01
Tycoons of Small BizE17 Passion for Fashion with Dayna Mance If you have a passion for fashion, or you just want to hear from a fierce female business leader, you will not want to miss this episode. Dayna has an infectious passion for fashion, but her true passion is in helping to elevate other female brands and artists while building Prism.Tune in to hear how they used Covid to focus on the future of the business and how they have and will emerge stronger because of it.2023-02-0757 min
Tycoons of Small BizE16 Avoiding Entrepreneurial Poverty with Mike Michalowicz“The job of an entrepreneur is to provide jobs.” It’s about creating jobs to make your vision a reality. Even in these challenging times, businesses need to protect their profit. Focus on profit by finding a way to serve your customers in a new way that’s profitable.Mike has devoted his career to eradicating entrepreneurial poverty, and one of the most important principles of that is putting profit first which allows business owners to be the greatest contributors to turning the economy around.He has found that the biggest struggle right now among business...2023-02-0756 min
Tycoons of Small BizE15 Building Your Company Playbook with Chris Ronziovery business should have a company playbook. That is the belief that started Chris Ronzio down the path of founding Trainual. Trainual is a business with a mission to make business easier by providing a simple, affordable solution for every size business to easily create interactive training manuals, build consistent, scalable processes, and test employees on their knowledge. Many business owners do not have a company playbook up in their businesses, nor do they understand the value created by having these in place.Chris has an easy-going way of being very passionate about small to medium-sized businesses...2023-02-0757 min
Tycoons of Small BizE14 Grow Boldly with Ryan WeissmuellerAs the CEO & Founder of Fintrepid, Ryan Weissmueller leads his company with several key principles with the main goal to help small business owners navigate challenges. He’s committed to adding value to whatever project Fintrepid is engaged in and finding opportunities to grow boldly. Companies have to be willing to evolve. “Survive and thrive” is a common theme throughout the discussion. Ryan helps companies find the silver lining to take risks, navigate challenges, and come out stronger in this new economy.Ryan offers some great advice and insight for business owners. He discusses how you should surrou...2023-02-0757 min
Tycoons of Small BizE13 Living the American Dream with Ryan Zolin and Steve TrangSteve and Ryan both have very interesting stories and backgrounds that led them to careers in real estate. They both feel that they are living the American dream and blazing their own paths, but Steve literally started his journey by being born in a refugee camp in Italy after his Chinese parents had escaped from China to Vietnam and then were picked up by an Italian navy ship after leaving Vietnam by boat.Not to be upstaged, Ryan has his own trailblazing story of choosing to forego college to instead go to real estate school and become...2023-02-0755 min
Tycoons of Small BizE12 Matching Pros in EHS with Michael ZalleMichael is an excellent example of taking big risks for big rewards. His career has taken a few turns throughout the years, but his diligence and ingenuity has lead to the formation of his current company, YellowBird. YellowBird is making a big difference in the current economic climate and filling a much-needed void in the gig economy industry. Tune in to hear the unique backstory that led to Michael’s vision and how YellowBird continues to expand nationwide.Michael lives by the creed, “doing well while doing good.” A hard worker all his life, he’s constantly looking...2023-02-071h 00
Tycoons of Small BizE11 Construction Labor Shortage and an Innovative Solution with Kassidy HazeltonHire Hard Hats2023-02-0745 min
Tycoons of Small BizE10 Launching Ethically Sourced and Sustainable Products with Everett JesseEverett is a great example of not letting life’s challenges set you back. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, he changed his lifestyle and embraced a healthier diet and more active outdoor activities. This is when Everett realized he had a problem with hydration packs always hanging and drying around his kitchen, and thus BōnDry was formed. He used his engineering experience and self-taught sewing skills to create his first prototypes.Everett has a great back story to the company name of Fossil Outdoors. It goes to prove that we never really outgrow our childhood int...2023-02-0758 min
Tycoons of Small BizE9 Staying Ahead of the Curve with Randy and Heather LisciarelliRunning a family business can be challenging at times and very rewarding at others. Randy & Heather Lisciarelli have experienced all the ups and downs that you can imagine over their 20 years (November 2020) in business and they have done it all together. They have had to pivot several times during their 20 years as the business itself changed, or what customers needed or demanded changed during those years and Verapax Marketing has figured out how to just get it done. There are a couple of stories in this episode of them doing things for their customers that just had nothing to...2023-02-071h 02
Tycoons of Small BizE8 From Real Estate Investments to Biotechnology with Eric StoffersThe common theme throughout the show is “the science is the science is the science.” Eric delves into the vast benefits of stem cell therapy and how bioXcellerator wants to make 100 years old the new 60.Stem Cell therapy is a process by which new cells are introduced to the body to treat a disease. Cell therapy involves a wide variety of cell types with regenerative, reparative, protective or immunoregulatory characteristics, among which are the Stem Cells. The process is experimental, but does not have the side effects of pharmaceuticals.Stem Cell therapy has had very prom...2023-02-071h 01
Tycoons of Small BizE7 Tech Startups – Do you wait until it is perfect? with Will ButtonWill Button did a great job of explaining some of the pitfalls that tech startups run into as they get started and then pitfalls to avoid a little later on, as well. Will Button is a true veteran and TYCOON as it pertains to helping tech startups launch and succeed. One nugget I took away was that too many tech founders wait until their tech is “perfect” before launching/selling the product and that is typically a mistake.If you are contemplating a tech startup, or a startup in general, you won’t want to miss this interv...2023-02-0758 min
Tycoons of Small BizE6 Leading with Integrity in HVAC with Cory YatesAlpha and Omega Restaurant Equipment Repair is the trusted leader in the industry specializing in the installation, service and planned maintenance of Commercial Food Prep, Storage and Refrigeration Equipment, to include HVAC. They know business interruptions are costly, and their goal is to get their clients up and running as soon as possible by providing dependable service 24 hours a day!2023-02-0756 min
Tycoons of Small BizE5 Preparing to Sell Your Business with Lisa RileyThere are so many aspects of prepping for and selling a business that most business owners do not think about or do anything about. Lisa very clearly outlined in this episode some key things that business owners need to think about so that they are ready to exit their business on their terms.If you have any desire to sell your business at some point in the future, you won’t want to miss the advice that Lisa gives in this episode. A few easy things to implement that will help you to be prepared to exit on...2023-02-0747 min
Tycoons of Small BizE4 Mobile App Technology with Jason Turnquist and FyresiteThe common theme is that E-commerce is going to continue to accelerate post Covid-19 and there are steps that business owners need to take to be a part of that and not be left behind. Mobile app technology will largely be at the forefront. Jason believes that we will see much more in terms of virtual queuing at stores and other establishments, in order to maintain social distancing and avoid long lines for things and that technology will advance rapidly for virtual clothes shopping, complete with the ability to try things on virtually before buying.If you...2023-02-0758 min
Tycoons of Small BizE3 Tech Innovation and Optimism with Brenda SchmidtBrenda Schmidt has an infectious optimism for the future, specifically with female entrepreneurs and founders. Her ability to spot a problem that needs to be fixed and to find a solution for that problem is inspiring. In this episode we discussed the future of innovation, what companies large and small are going to need to do as we come out of this period of the pandemic and how this is a great time to start a business. The main line that I will take away from this show is how entrepreneurs need to always be deciding if now is...2023-02-0756 min
Tycoons of Small BizE2 Business Strategy and Growth with Preston WeekesIf you are a business faced with challenges to overcome, our guest Preston Weekes has 3 solutions for you:Attend his free summit on the 21st and 22nd called “Your Finest Hour!: Turning Crisis into Opportunity.”(Announced in the show!)Get ahead of the pack with his course“You Have a Bestseller in You”Load up on some life tips with his new book “How to be Up in Down Times”Preston has been involved in many different businesses and industries over his lifetime, but listen in to hear how operational excellence is a key ing...2023-02-0755 min
Tycoons of Small BizE1 Skilled Trades and a Humble Empire with Joel and Josh ZolinJoel and Josh Zolin are some of the most humble tycoons of small biz that you may ever meet. They are steadily building an empire and finding ways to elevate other members of the skilled trades, along the way. Listen in to hear them share their story and words of advice on choosing a career path and getting started as an entrepreneur.If you own a business in the skilled trades, or you are considering starting one, you will get some great nuggets of wisdom from this episode of Tycoons of Small Biz. If you plan to...2023-01-3051 min