Shows
IBBTalksCasting Netswww.IBBTalks.com - New Testament miracles revealed God's power caused people to recognize that Jesus was someone special. By Gary Shotton #0003852020-09-0708 min
IBBTalksPatience And Endurancewww.IBBTalks.com - It is not realistic to think that you will not have challenges as a business owner. The owners that succeed have developed their patience and endurance to get through the tough times.
By Gary Shotton #0003842020-08-3108 min
IBBTalksExpanding_Quality -Faithfulness_Integritywww.IBBTalks.com --2020-08-2309 min
IBBTalksIt Didn't Work Outwww.IBBTalks.com -- Even with the best of intentions and hard work, sometimes our plans and desires just did not work out like we had hoped. By Gary Shotton #0003832020-08-2309 min
IBBTalksJob Costing_2www.IBBTalks.com --Hear the story of how Gary was introduced to job costing at a very early age when told to secure a bank loan to purchase 300 feeder cattle. The lesson learned for "Job Costing". By Gary Shotton #0003812020-08-0305 min
IBBTalksTaking Business Riskwww.IBBTalks.com - Business ownership includes taking a business risk. The question that you must answer is what is your level of business risk your should take. Little risk has less chance of failure but less reward. A bigger risk has an increased chance of failure but a bigger reward. By Gary Shotton #000380-EN2020-08-0304 min
IBBTalksSecond Businesswww.IBBTalks.com - A small business that becomes profitable could make the mistake of starting a second, unrelated business but this can be a serious mistake. By Gary Shotton #0003822020-08-0303 min
IBBTalksCalled To The Body Of Christwww.IBBTalks.com - We are challenged in the Word of God to not float through life with little purpose but to find our place in the Body of Christ. By Gary Shotton #0003792020-07-2708 min
IBBTalksStart With What You Havewww.IBBTalks.com - Starting your first business with lots of borrowed money may be a mistake. Starting small and with what you have available could be better in the end. By Gary Shotton #0003782020-07-2005 min
IBBTalksReady To Investwww.IBBTalks.com - When financial opportunities knock at your door be ready to invest. By Gary Shotton #0003772020-07-1309 min
IBBTalksLove Your Neighborwww.IBBTalks.com - Owning a business could look to be all about profit, revenue, systems, and creating business goals, but helping others in the community should be a big part of the formula for success. By Gary Shotton #0003762020-07-0605 min
IBBTalksNo Shortcutswww.IBBTalks.com - A shortcut may appear to be a good choice because it seems to advance you quickly with reduced effort. Be careful, because bypassing important lessons can be costly. #0003752020-06-2906 min
IBBTalksCore Valueswww.IBBTalks.com --The core values of a company are established by what the owner or managers do, not by what they say or post on the wall. By Gary Shotton #0003742020-06-2207 min
IBBTalksCaught Not Taughtwww.IBBTalks.com -- Don't be surprised that many entrepreneurs are not high achievers in the scholastic and academic world. Becoming an entrepreneur is many times more "caught than taught". Gary Shotton #0003732020-06-1507 min
IBBTalksTwo Optionswww.IBBTalks.com - As you are working for someone else, use this as your training for when you own your business. Learn to bring at least two options to resolve the problem you are facing. By Gary Shotton #0003722020-06-0809 min
IBBTalksEntrepreneur Profilewww.IBBTalks.com - "People of influence" is not necessarily a reference to leaders with a high profile in the news but can be business people that help influence people by conducting their businesses according God's Word. By Gary Shotton #0003712020-06-0107 min
IBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 6The Money Gap Part 6 by IBBTalks2020-05-3141 min
IBBTalksGreat Omissionwww.IBBTalks.com -- Leaving out or omitting a critical steps in the process will result in an unsatisfactory results. By Gary Shotton #0003702020-05-2508 min
IBBTalksStart Small And In Handswww.IBBTalks.com - Starting a business does not require large sums of money and debt. A businesses can start very small and with what you have in your available. By Gary Shotton #0003692020-05-2415 min
IBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 5The Money Gap Part 5 by IBBTalks2020-05-2040 min
IBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 4The Money Gap Part 4 by IBBTalks2020-05-2042 min
IBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 3The Money Gap Part 3 by IBBTalks2020-05-2033 minIBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 2The Money Gap Part 2 by IBBTalks2020-05-2037 minIBBTalksThe Money Gap Part 1The Money Gap Part 1 by IBBTalks2020-05-2034 min
IBBTalksAggressive Patience #000368www.IBBTalks.com - Being aggressive to get bigger can be a fatal mistake but growing bigger will happen in due process with patience in learning to do good business. By Gary Shotton #0003682020-05-1808 min
IBBTalksEconomic Slowdown #000360www.IBBTalks.com - Effectively navigating through an economic slowdown could be one of the most challenging responsibilities a business owner may face in their business life. By Gary Shotton #0003602020-05-1107 min
IBBTalksBanking Relationshipswww.IBBTalks.com - A long term business relationship with your banker could be one of the most important relationships you will need for your business. Don't jump around from bank to bank. By Gary Shotton #0003592020-05-0406 min
IBBTalksPeer Group - Happy Customerwww.IBBTalks.com - There is power and benefit when 10 or 12 business entrepreneurs gather together on a regular schedule to discuss business and encourage each other by Gary Shotton @0002562020-04-2711 min
IBBTalksJust A Few Words #000358www.IBBTalks.com -- Sometimes a few words can be more powerful than a long lecture. By Gary Shotton #0003582020-04-2010 min
IBBTalksDon't Panic #000357www.IBBTalks.com - A person in panic mode is normally not able to make good decisions and may make decisions that are much more detrimental than their current crisis.2020-04-1209 min
IBBTalksUnsecured Loan #000356www.IBBTalks.com - Understanding the risk involved with both a secured or unsecured loan is important and can make a difference in your financial future if the loan is not repaid.2020-04-1210 min
IBBTalksIBB Plan Evolveswww.IBBTalks.com -- The Inspiring Better Business Plan is something that keeps evolving as we are faithful in taking the next steps. On March 28,2020 we share the plan as we see it. By Gary Shotton #0003552020-04-0510 min
IBBTalksEmployee Retentionwww.IBBTalks.com - Respecting, training, and retaining your current employees is cheaper than starting over again and again. By Duke Barnhill2020-04-0507 min
IBBTalksTime Managementwww.IBBTalks.com - Time is the most valuable commodity we have as humans and managing it well be result in the best life possible. By Tim Walterbach2020-04-0506 min
IBBTalksVote With Your Feetwww.IBBTalks.com -- Voting in a political election is a privilege associated with living in a free nation and the same privilege existed in a open marketplace. Every purchase is a vote for your product or service. by Gary Shotton #0003522020-03-1610 min
IBBTalksStart With End In Sightwww.IBBTalks.com - Working hard is important for success as a business owner, but working smart is more important. Looking into the future as critical decisions are made can save disappointment at a later date. By Gary Shotton #0003512020-03-1610 min
IBBTalksEntrepreneurs Made Or Born?www.IBBTalks.com -- Many people are not satisfied with their job, their boss, or their future and are asking the question, "Are Entrepreneurs Made Or Born?" By Tim Walterbach2020-03-1611 min
IBBTalksRisk Managementwww.IBBTalks.com -- Understanding and managing business risk is more caught than taught. It would be nice to read a book or apply a formula for risk, but experience may the best teacher. By Gary Shotton #0003502020-03-1510 min
IBBTalksWrongfully Accusedwww.IBBTalks.com - At some point in your business career each owner will most likely be wrongfully accused and it will require a professional response.2020-02-1007 min
IBBTalksLoss Leaderwww.IBBTalks.com - A "Loss Leader" is marketing tool that can help increase sales and motivate customers change the shopping habits.2020-02-1008 min
IBBTalksLoanswww.IBBTalks.com - Loans are not necessarily good or bad but it is a matter of understanding how to use a loan to your business advantage and not come into personal bondage. By Gary Shotton2020-02-0909 min
IBBTalksFour Primary Sources For Money (1 of 4)www.IBBTalks.com -- The First source of Money is "Labor" and this most practical source of money and virtually every person starts with this source as the foundation for the other three sources. By Willie George.2020-02-0406 min
IBBTalksFour Primary Sources For Money (2 of 4)www.IBBTalks.com -- The Second source of Money is "Wisdom" and this comes with the a process over time with diligence. By Willie George.2020-02-0408 min
IBBTalksFour Primary Sources For Money (3 of 4)www.IBBTalks.com - The third source of Money is "Produces" and this comes with the understanding of systems and processes. By Willie George2020-02-0409 min
IBBTalksFour Primary Sources For Money (4 of 4)www.IBBTalks.com - The Fourth of the Four Sources of Money comes from "Investing" and this may come later in life. by Willie George.2020-02-0410 min
IBBTalksCommunity Saving Groupwww.IBBTalks.com -- Amazing what can be accomplished when a group gather with like-minds to advance in their financial status.2020-01-2710 min
IBBTalksCommunity Savings Bankwww.IBBTalks.com - The two most common issues facing start-up businesses in most developing nations: a) Capital to start b) funding a personal emergency and the Community Savings Bank helps solve these issues.2020-01-2706 min
IBBTalksOwnership By Committeewww.IBBTalks.com -- A business that is owned and managed by a committee of people can lead to many problems and misunderstandings.2020-01-2708 min
IBBTalksThree Levels Of Business Growthwww.IBBTalks.com - Business ownership has many considerations including the target size and level the business could realize.2020-01-2006 min
IBBTalksCost Of Entreewww.IBBTalks.com - Low cost of entree into your business will result in many competitors but a high cost of entree will result in less competition.2020-01-1910 min
IBBTalksTrue Colorswww.IBBTalks.com - Determining the real motives of a potential new friend may not be clear but remember "the truth will always come out".2020-01-1309 min
IBBTalksUnhapy Customerswww.IBBTalks.com - All businesses will occasionally experience an unhappy customer so resolving the issues an honorable and equitable way will cause your company to shine.2020-01-0609 min
IBBTalksNot Desperatewww.IBBTalks.com - Making a critical decision or major change in life while feeling desperate will many times result in regret.2019-12-1808 min
IBBTalksSeedswww.IBBTalks.com - Most businesses start very small and insignificant just like a seed. But when protected the smallest of businesses can produce a great harvest.2019-12-1610 min
IBBTalksLogo & Brandingwww.IBBTalks.com - Creating your logo and establishing your business brand can be challenging but when done correctly it will give your company a significant advantage.2019-12-1611 min
IBBTalksResponsiblitywww.IBBTalks.com - Taking full responsibility when things do not go well is part of being the owner.2019-12-0910 min
IBBTalksPathyway To Financial Successwww.IBBTalks.com - When looking for your pathway to financial success, it is nice to step back and get an overview and determine your position on that pathway.2019-12-0906 min
IBBTalksGenerouswww.IBBTalks.com -- Generosity is a character quality that can be developed just like any other character quality and it is not always measured based a financial contribution.2019-11-2508 min
IBBTalksCoachingwww.IBBTalks.com -- The skills needed for business ownership are similar to the skills needed to coach a sports or music team. The team must gel together in order to win.2019-11-2408 min
IBBTalksTime Wastedwww.IBBTalks.com -- Time may be the most valuable asset a business owner has in his control. Wasting time is a formula for disappointment.2019-11-1810 min
IBBTalksPursuit Of Moneywww.IBBTalks.com - The pursuit and application of solid business skills will result in money but the pursuit of money will result in disappointments.2019-11-1008 min
IBBTalksIncreasing Sales - Added Valuewww.IBBTalks.com -- Increasing sales does not always require the addition of new products or services but many times modifications to the core products can be made which give added value.2019-11-0407 min
IBBTalksIncreasing Sales - Conveniencewww.IBBTalks.com - After creating a solid business you may still need more sales and one option to increase sales may be to focus on ways to be more convenient.2019-11-0309 min
IBBTalksPatiencewww.IBBTalks.com -- Patience is a virtue especially in business. Without patience, it is easy to outrun the blessing that is about to come your way.2019-10-2509 min
IBBTalksReturn On Invest (ROI)www.IBBTalks.com -- Every business owner needs to become familiar with their ROI because bankers, investors, and the business world will use this to determine your level of success.2019-10-1707 min
IBBTalksNo Consequenceswww.IBBTalks.com -- Establishing clear consequences for failure complete a desired task or responsibility starts with clear communications.2019-10-1409 min
IBBTalksO-Organizationwww.IBBTalks.om - A person or business that is very organized in the way they do business has a greater chance of profit and success. Disorganization could lead to disaster.2019-10-1306 min
IBBTalksV - Visionwww.IBBTalks.com -- Without a vision the people will perish, and each of us will benefit when we seek out and find the specific vision God has for us.2019-10-1008 min
IBBTalksA - Accountablewww.IBBTalks.com - We all need people in our lives that will hold us accountable to ourselves, others, and our Maker.2019-10-0908 min
IBBTalksF - Faithfulwww.IBBTalks.com -- The first thing needed for the FAVOR of God in business is being Faithful, which starts with being faithful in everyday tasks and responsibilities.2019-10-0908 min
IBBTalks0.FAVOR0.FAVOR by IBBTalks2019-10-0804 min
IBBTalksReputationwww.IBBTalks.com - Companies reputation can be a great asset if it is positive or a tremendous liability if it is negative. A positive reputation is worth your time and energy to create.2019-10-0709 min
IBBTalksWorking Smartwww.IBBTalks.com - Just working hard is not enough. To be successful, an owner, key manager, and all of the team must learn to work smart.2019-10-0709 min
IBBTalksTarget Marketwww.IBBTalks.com - Taking time to determine the customers that are best fit for your product or service can be time well spent.2019-10-0307 min
IBBTalksMade In Chinawww.IBBTalks.com - When purchasing goods from a foreign supplier it may be difficult to control quality. Quality minded customers expect quality products and services.2019-09-2607 min
IBBTalksBuilding Your Teamwww.IBBTalks.com -- A major component to having a successful company that grows to the point of hiring employees other than family, involves determining skill sets of others.2019-09-2309 min
IBBTalksCrisis Managementwww.IBBTalks.com - Every business will experience a mixture of good times and bad, Without preparation and planning, the bad times could through your business into a crisis which requires extra leadership skills.2019-09-1210 min
IBBTalksQuality#1www.IBBTalks.com -- When asked what is the most important factor in being successful in business? "Quality"2019-09-0909 min
IBBTalksDon't Chasewww.IBBTalks.com - Keeping good employees for critical parts of your business is very important. Fair pay will reduce the temptation to chase employees that may think of leaving.2019-09-0208 min
IBBTalksFind Your Path #000298www.IBBTalks.com -- Everyone that finds their purpose in life will find a high level of satisfaction and respect from others.2019-08-2906 min
IBBTalksRumble Stripswww.IBBTalks.com -- Starting a business is much like learning to drive an automobile. In the first stages, the person in charge can be very unsure and hesitant.2019-08-2610 min
IBBTalksMaking Profitwww.IBBTalks.com - At the end of the month or end of the year, we all hope to see a profit. This only happens if we can maximize profit at on individual job or project.2019-08-2309 min
IBBTalksJob Providerwww.IBBTalks.com -- A goal/vision of being a "Job Provider" makes a way for "Job Seekers" to fulfill their goal/vision. In most developing nations, more job providers are needed.2019-08-0510 min
IBBTalksThe Tithewww.IBBTalks.com -- Giving a tithe (10%) of your household budget to your local church is part of the process of being blessed by God.2019-08-0509 min
IBBTalksDifferent Pathways #000295www.IBBTalks.com -- The pathway to business ownership can be very different for each person based on their work experiences and mentorship.2019-07-2909 min
IBBTalksDay Old Breadwww.IBBTalks.com -- At first, it may appear that telling the truth and now holding back critical information in business will subtract from you, but in the long run honesty will multiply back to you.2019-07-1510 min
IBBTalksOld And Newwww.IBBTalks.com -- Continual improvement and consistent research are part of every business. Holding onto some things that are considered old while introducing the new is critical for success.2019-07-1507 min
IBBTalksHire Fire Employeeswww.IBBTalks.com - A growing company will need to hire employees that will help advance the company. Developing skills in this area, can make the difference between success or failure.2019-07-0811 min
IBBTalksCopy NotIBBTalks.com -- Creating a duplicate business across the street as a competitor will not succeed in the long range but will create immediate confusion and disappointment.2019-07-0109 min
IBBTalksCrisiswww.IBBTalks.com -- All businesses will face a crisis periodically, and some will come through with a determination to succeed and others will fold in failure.2019-06-2413 min
IBBTalksDon't Quitwww.IBBTalks.com - Learn from the ant. Don't quit easily. Stick with the assignment until you have some level of success before you move on.2019-06-1706 min
IBBTalksAccelerating Business Growthwww.IBBTalks.com -- It is important to learning relevant and critical information at each step rather growing in size, quickly which means building a solid foundation at each step not just quick growth.2019-06-1006 min
IBBTalksSpouse Not In Agreementwww.IBBTalks.com - The bigger the business decision the more important it is to be in agreement with your spouse about that decision.2019-06-0308 min
IBBTalksMaking Moneywww.IBBTalks.com - Understanding the core values for earning money in your business is paramount to being successful.2019-05-2708 min
IBBTalksShoe Doesn't Fitwww.IBBTalks.com - Your business will run smoothly when you match your customers and vendors to fit well with the center of your company's ability. By Gary Shotton #0002852019-05-2007 min
IBBTalksVolunteerismwww.IBBTalks.com - Zig Ziglar, "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want"2019-05-1310 min
IBBTalksLifestyle Businesswww.IBBTalks.com -- The first level of business ownerships could be a lifestyle business which is a business with sufficient income to support the lifestyle of the owner.2019-05-0609 min
IBBTalksGood Soilwww.IBBTalks.com - An entrepreneurship getting started is like a seed being planted. Our goal at IBBTalks.com is to help prepare the soil of business by sharing our experiences, both successes and failures.2019-04-2807 min
IBBTalksMen And Money - Part 3 of 3 #000281www.IBBTalks.com - Men and Money - Part 3 of 3 - This lesson was taught by the founding Pastor Willie George at a men's breakfast at Church On The Move, Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 5, 2019.2019-04-2209 min
IBBTalksIBBTalks.com Visionwww.IBBTalks.com -- Gary Shotton shares from his heart how 'Inspiring Better Business" and IBBTalks.com got started and gives some insight into the future for this organization.2018-12-2909 min