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The Work From Home ShowS3Ep32: Customer Service Is DEAD: Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World with Mitche GrafCustomer service is more of a curse word than a service for clients in today's day and age. But it doesn't have to be. Mitche Graf joins Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa to discuss where companies have gone wrong and how entrepreneurs can deliver "6-Star" service to their clients to stand out in the marketplace. Mitche is the "Captain Of Small Business Branding" and host of Business Edge Radio; #1 bestselling author of Business Basics BootCamp: The Ultimate Crash Course and the new book Customer Service Is DEAD: Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World.
2022-08-1345 min
Profitable Photographer Podcast151: Mitche Graf- Life Design for Photographers and other Humans“If you live life with intention, as if every day is a Saturday, it changes your perspective. It changes what you do, what you say, and how you live your life. Every day can be a Saturday with the right perspective and the right attitude.”Today, our hostess, Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas sits down with Mitche Graf, a daddy of 3, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, internationally renowned business speaker, nationally syndicated radio show host, and former All American Track & Field athlete.The amazing Mitche has been a passionate serial entr...
2022-05-0455 min
The MillionaireByMorning‘s PodcastInterview: Lifestyle Entrepreneur Mitche Graf owner of Power Marketing 101A Lifestyle Entrepreneur is someone who simply enjoys getting paid for what they love to do. Mitche Graf tells us all about how to become a Lifestyle Entrepreneur, in this episode.
About Mitche:
Daddy of 3, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, international-renowned business speaker, 2-time nationally-syndicated radio show host and former All American Track & Field athlete Mitche Graf has been a passionate serial entrepreneur for over 35 years, dangling his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling lemonade in the 3rd grade, to selling bikes out of his garage in the seventh...
2022-03-3148 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep34 - The Wisdom Of Lise Cartwright, Aaron Walker, Stephen Key, Robert Morales, And Mitche GrafEpisode Thirty Four Features My First 5 Guests Imparting Wisdom and What They Have Learned
My Key Takeaways:
I was extremely lucky to get the following guests as my first five interviews:
Lise Cartwright - Human Design and Kindle Publishing
Aaron Walker - Christian Masterminds
Stephen Key - Product Design and inventRight
Robert Morales - Traveling Robert of YouTube
Mitche Graf - 6 Star Customer Service
In this episode:
Lise Cartwright talks about overcoming the urge to over complicate her business.
Lise Cartwright shares the mindfulness technique that she...
2022-01-0341 min
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthMitche Graf - Power MarketerDaddy of 3, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, international-renowned business speaker, nationally-syndicated radio show host and former All American Track & Field athlete Mitche Graf has been a passionate serial entrepreneur for over 35 years, dangling his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling used bicycle parts out of his garage in the seventh grade to running four companies today, he has prided himself on knowing how to squeeze every drop of potential out of his endeavors.In the middle of all of this, he took a year off from running his own companies to become...
2021-08-1635 min
Tech Zone With Paul Amadeus LaneEP. 202-02 -Mitche GrafBest-selling author, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, nationally-syndicated radio host and former All-American Track & Field athlete Mitche Graf has been a passionate lifestyle entrepreneur for over 25 years, dangling his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling used bicycle parts out of his garage in the seventh grade to running 4 companies today, he has prided himself on knowing how to squeeze every drop of potential out of his endeavors.In 2019, he took time off from his own businesses and became the President of an affiliate for the San Francisco Giants.Over the past three...
2021-08-1224 min
Business Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 139-Designing The Perfect DayA potter knows that to end up with something worthwhile, they must know what they are making ahead of time. If they simply threw a lump of clay onto the potter’s wheel without knowing what they were making, they would end up with….a lump of clay! If I were to ask you what a perfect day would look like to you, could you give me an answer? Do you remember when the last perfect day was that you had?
2021-07-1501 min
A Traders Life PodcastMitche Graf - Business - Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World"Life is meant to be lived, not endured, and we can each make a profound difference in the world" - Mitche Graf You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: When starting a business if you love what you don't worry about failure just start 0:43 Work-Life balance and its importance 5:20 Automation in your business and where to start? 8:52 Sales for your start-up 16:19 Customer Service - Customer Service - Customer Service! 18:35 Why has customer service lacked so much in certain businesses? 24:22 Hiring employees and managing them post COVID-19 29:43 Identifying opportunities and having the p...
2021-07-1545 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 138-Tips For Curtailing Your TV UsageOn average, Americans spend more than 4 hours a day watching TV, which barely beats the 3 hours and 45 minutes that we interact with our smartphones. Here’s a few simple tips for ways you can curtail the mindless activity of channel surfing for hours on end, just because we can!
2021-07-1401 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 135- How Are You Spending Your Dash?We each have 86,400 seconds in our day, that’s it…and how we consciously choose to spend those seconds determines who we ultimately become over our lifetime. Each day, we literally make hundreds of decisions that determine what kinds of successes and failures our businesses will endure. Many of these seconds, hours and days are wasted on thoughts and activities that add zero value to our lives, or the people who mean the most to us.
2021-07-0901 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 134- Tips For Controlling Your Social Media BingingWe all fall into the trap of going down the rabbit hole from time to time with social media. We may start off wanting to take a quick look at our feeds, but end up watching 2 hours of videos on cat juggling or how to make a swan out of toilet paper.Here’s a few quick tips on ways you can control the Internet goblins so you don’t have to spend time in Social Media rehab-
2021-07-0801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 133-The Graf 95-5 PrincipleWe’ve all heard of Paredo’s Principle, which says that 80% of our results come from just 20% of our efforts. Which also means that 80% of your time brings you only 20% of your results.In the world we live in today, I believe those numbers are closer to 95/5, meaning that most of our ROI comes from a very small amount of our activities.
2021-07-0701 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 132- Conducting A 5-Second Image Challenge Of Your BusinessAs consumers, we make judgements in our brains what we think and feel about a business within 5 seconds… Yes, I said 5 seconds! That’s not much time at all to get it right, but we MUST get it right if we want our brand to excel in the market.
2021-07-0601 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 131-Power Tips For Starting A BusinessStarting a new venture is always a bit scary. There’s not a secret recipe for success, but I can give you some simple advice that will give you the best chance for making your business something very special.
2021-07-0501 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge 130 -Developing A List Of Features And BenefitsAll products and services have a list of features, but it’s the benefits that will motivate people to buy.
2021-07-0201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 129-Nobody Remembers The 2nd Place GuyHere’s a pop quiz for you- Who’s the top bookseller online? Who’s 2 nd ? Who’s the top cell phone company? Who’s 2 nd ? Who’s the top manufacturer of blue jeans? Who’s 2 nd ? Most of you came up with the correct answer for number one, but couldn’t easily come up with #2. The reason? Nobody remembers the 2 nd place guy!
2021-07-0101 min
Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfie"Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfie with Mitche Graf - Episode 116Special Episode of "Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfie with my guest Mitche Graf. With a PhD from the school of Hark Knocks, Mitche is CEO of 4 Companies, President Emeritus: San Francisco Giants Affiliate, Author, Nationally-Syndicated Radio Host, Recording Artist, Left-Handed Thinker, Fugitive From The Law Of Averages, Former All-American Sprinter. This will be an Amazing discussion.
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2021-06-2928 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 123- How To Deal With Unreasonable PeopleWe’ve all been there—trying valiantly to reason with an incredibly difficult person, whether it be a customer, a co-worker, a partner or a friend. You can’t really reason with an unreasonable person,however, there are a few ways that you can manage these stressful situations.
2021-06-2301 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 122- 8 Signs Of Job BurnoutAt times, we all feel like we’re trudging through a jungle of cement, and nothing seems to bring us joy. Job burnout is a serious problem for many people. The World Health Organization defines burnout as chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. If we consistently have physical and emotional stress put on us because of our job, it can seriously decrease our effectiveness at work, and can effect our personal life as well.
2021-06-2201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 119-Quick Tips For Setting Achievable GoalsThe best way to, let’s say lose 20lbs isn’t to say “I’m going to lose 20lbs.” It’s better to commit to losing 1lb a week for 20 weeks. Here’s some quick tips on ways you can set goals that you can achieve 100% of the time-
2021-06-1701 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 117-Quick Tips For Taking Mini VacationsIf you are like most people, you plan on a big expensive vacation once a year, or maybe every few years, but there’s some benefits to taking what I call a bunch of mini vacations during the year. Here’s a few tips on how you can make this happen in your life-
2021-06-1501 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 116- Quick Tips For Solving Customer Service Issues QuicklySo often, we let our business mistakes potentially ruin us. It’s not the mistakes themselves that hurt our business, but rather our response to them.
2021-06-1401 min
Entrepreneurs Over 40Entrepreneurs Over 40 Episode 5 with Mitche GrafEpisode Five features Mitche Graf, a successful businessman, podcaster, and author dispensing spot on business advice and discussing the importance of Customer Service!
My Key Takeaways:
If you don't fail, you can't truly appreciate what success means!
24 Hours a week, 7 months a year ideal. This guide-marker prompts him to identify inefficiencies and create systems in his businesses.
When starting a new business only spend money to improve the customer experience!
As customers we should hold businesses to a higher standard so that instead of just meeting our needs they are exceeding them.
If you can exceed y...
2021-06-141h 01
Beyond RetirementLet's Chat about Mitche's IdeasIn this episode, Jacquie does a little deep-dive into the ideas that were brought up last week by Mitche Graf during their conversation. She discusses the Time-Value Pyramid and the overarching idea of "working smarter" instead of "working harder" to get where you want to go.
2021-06-1309 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 115- Quick Tips For Hiring The RIGHT EmployeesIt’s been said before that success in business is tied closely to the people that are on the front lines. In today’s extremely crazy world, it’s even more important that you have the RIGHT people in positions that have customer contact in any way.
2021-06-1101 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 112- Quick Tips For DelegatingDo you happen to know anyone who is a master at getting things done? If so, they are probably very proficient at delegating to the people around them. Here’s a few simple tips for ways to make sure you are focusing on the things that move the needle in your business and delegating of everything else.
2021-06-0801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 109-Failures Lead To SuccessesNobody in the known universe likes to fail, at anything, but the plain truth is that failure lays the groundwork for your success. Do you think your kids will learn how hot the stove is simply because you tell them it’s hot. Sometimes the best lessons can be learned by actually touching the stove so you don’t make that mistake again!
2021-06-0301 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 105-Benefits Of Using BOTH Hands From Time To TimeWe all know that the world is built around people who are right-handed, with only about 10% of the population being left-handed. That’s why you don’t’ see left-handed scissors or left-handed desks at the preschool. But there are very good reasons to use both hands from time to time.
2021-05-2801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 103-Quick Tips For Stopping ProcrastinationI think that us humanoids were born with a little procrastination cell inside of our bodies, but some people have taken procrastination to a new level. Here’s a few simple and easy tips on ways that you can stomp out your procrastination bug.
2021-05-2601 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 102-Quick Tips For Dealing With GriefUnfortunately, loss and grief are part of our lives, and can at many times be debilitating if we don’t know how to get through it.
2021-05-2501 min
Success Made to Last LegendsSuccess Made to Last with Mitche Graf on our Father's Day Special ...Dad of 3Success Made to Last with Mitche Graf. Whether your audience is thinking about starting a business, they have a new business, or have been around the block a few times, this comprehensive book will give them the tools needed to not only succeed in the daily battle but also to winning the war! When we think of BootCamp, the basic premise is to unlearn what you currently know and to learn all fresh, new, and time-tested ways to steel oneself, follow formulas, and most of all trust in the tools of the trade! Business Basics BootCamp — The Ultimate Crash Course will give you...
2021-05-2128 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 98- The Downside Of Being LateWe all know someone who always seems to be late for everything, and there’s always a reason. Maybe not a good reason, but a reason. And maybe that person who is always slowing everyone else’s roll….is YOU! Here a few reasons why being punctual MUST be important to you
2021-05-1901 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 96- Tips For Keeping Your Mind SharpAs we get older, we start to notice small changes in our ability to remember things, like where we left our wallet or keys, or names of important people, which can be detrimental when you are in the world of business. Here’s a few easy tips to keep your memory sharp at any age.
2021-05-1701 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 94- Tips For Selling Your BusinessSo, you’ve spent many years building the perfect business, but now you have decided it’s time to sell and to retire on a sunny beach in Mexico, or maybe start a new venture. Here’s a few quick tips on things to consider when selling your business.
2021-05-1301 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 85- Tips For How To Remember First NamesTrying to remember the names of people you meet at a networking event or convention can seem impossible…..but there are some little hacks that will make it much easier to recall someone’s name.
2021-04-3001 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 83- Quick Tips On Crushing Your Next PresentationMaking a presentation to your peers at a convention, at an industry event, or for your local association can be daunting at best, and terrifying at worst. Here’s a few tips on how you can make sure your presentation goes swimmingly well.
2021-04-2801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute -79-Quick Tips For Controlling Your Screen TimeBack before the days of devices in just about every room, we all used to play family games, or go for a walk while listening to nature, or…just…talk! Today, it seems like we constantly have to have a device in our face, or we might miss that notification from Facebook telling us that Aunt Bettie liked your photo of a baby turtle. Something had to be given up so you could spend countless hours swiping through newsfeeds.
2021-04-2201 min
WHIN RadioSUMNER COUNTY SPOTLIGHT KYM MOYER AND MITCHE GRAFOn this edition of Sumner County Spotlight, Jeff Shannon talks with Dr. Kym Moyer on the new trend for family medicine. Also on the show we will introduce to you Mitche Graf, a speaker, author and entrepreneur.
2021-04-1959 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 74- Quick Tips For Creating Engaging Instagram PostsWith nearly 1 billion users, Instagram has become the internet’s premiere platform for sharing photos and short videos, including over 70 million a day! Here’s a few simple ideas for how YOU can make sure you are taking advantage of this vibrant platform.
2021-04-1501 minProfitable Photographer Podcast099: Mitche Graf- 6 Star Service
Mitche Graf is a daddy of 3, best-selling author of 9 books, a serial entrepreneur, international-renowned business speaker, nationally-syndicated radio show host and former All American Track & Field athlete. For over 25 years, he has dangled his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling used bicycle parts out of his garage in the seventh grade to running four companies today, he has prided himself on knowing how to squeeze every drop of potential out of his endeavors.
His high-voltage seminars and workshops have been delivered around the world and his cu...
2021-04-131h 01Business Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 65- Quick Tips For Keeping Your Kids At The Top Of Your Priority ListRunning a business can be difficult at best, and painstakingly hard at worst, but making sure you keep your family at the top of the list is paramount in living a well-balanced life. Here’s some easy ways to make sure that you don’t lose focus on what is truly important.
2021-04-0201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 48- The Real Benefits Of Getting Sunlight EverydayAhh. Sunshine feels so nice when it cascades down on our faces on those warm, summer days. But it does a LOT more than give us some color. Here’s a few benefits of sun that will make you more productive during the day and sleep better at night.
2021-03-1001 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 47- How To Make Your ZOOM Meeting ExcitingIn the old days, we all had to sit through boring in-person meetings at the office that nearly made us go to sleep. Now, in-person has been taken over by boring ZOOM meetings. Here’s a few simple tips for making sure you keep your ZOOM gatherings fun, informative and not sleep-inducing.
2021-03-0901 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBusiness Edge Minute 46-Train Your Kids To Think Like An EntrepreneurAs all parents know, our kids have minds of their own, and they become smarter than us at about the age of 12. Little known fact. Here’s a few life skills you can teach your kids that will help them think like an entrepreneur.
2021-03-0801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafEP35-Revolutionize Your Business In 6 Easy Steps, An Interview with CPA John Hawkins, and Smoked Chicken Party WingsOn today’s show I break down what I call the “6-Star Service Manifesto”. I have a very informative discussion with John Hawkins, who has been a CPA for over 35 years, and he shares some great tips for navigating your taxes in the middle of a pandemic. And if you stick around ‘till the end, you will get a recipe for Smoked Party Wings!
2021-03-0759 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 45- Quick Tips For Spouses Working TogetherHow romantic is it that you and your spouse work together in the family business. Ahhh, how cute. It can mean either 24 hours a day of heavenly bliss, or pure torture. Here’s a few quick tips on ways to make sure you don’t kill each other at the end of the day.
2021-03-0501 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 44- Maximizing Your “Google My Business” ListingHaving a strong Google My Business listing can help you improve your local SEO, drive more traffic to your website and social media accounts, and makes it easier for potential customers to find you. Here’s some quick tips on making sure your listing is optimized
2021-03-0401 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 43- Sales Makes The World Go Around!We’ve all heard the saying that sales makes the world go around. Everything is bought and sold several times before you and I go into the store and buy that can of sweet corn for dinner. Here’s a few interesting facts about the fascinating world of sales.
2021-03-0301 min
Good News To Go: AuthorsBusiness Basics BootCamp: The Ultimate Crash Course By Mitche GrafWhether your audience is thinking about starting a business, they have a new business, or have been around the block a few times, this comprehensive book will give them the tools needed to not only succeed in the daily battle but also to winning the war!When we think of BootCamp, the basic premise is to unlearn what you currently know and to learn all fresh, new, and time tested ways to steel oneself, follow formulas, and most of all trust in the tools of the trade!For more info go to http://goodnewsplanet.com/business-basics-bootcamp-the-ultimate-crash-course-by-mitche-graf/
2021-03-0221 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 42- How Do Deliver Impeccable ServiceWe all know that customer service over the past several years has went down, down, down because companies are trying to automate the customer experience. Just because we are living in a 1-star worlddoesn’t mean that we have to follow suit.
2021-03-0201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 41- Quick Tips On Launching A New Product Or ServiceEach year, over 30,000 new products are launched in the market, and nearly 29,000 of those products will not make it, Here’s a few quick tips that will help you navigate the treacherous waters of a new product launch.
2021-03-0101 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 40- Reduce The Hours Spent WorkingI think that every person on this earth would like to work less and live more, but our jobs seem to get in the way of us having enough time to spend doing the things we want. Here’s some quick tips on ways you can free up some valuable time in your life-
2021-02-2601 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 39- How To Choose A Non-Profit PartnerDeciding on who to donate either money or your time to can be challenging, if you don’t have a clearly defined objective for what you are wanting to accomplish. A little research, a little soul searching, and a bit of due diligence can help you make sure your hard-earned dollars or your time are making a difference. Here’s some quick tips on how you can choose what non-profit to support.
2021-02-2501 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 38- Keeping A Positive AttitudeI don’t have to tell you that we ALL have been challenged lately in our lives and that there’s plenty of negativity to go around, which makes it difficult at times to stay positive, and for you to have that customary smile that you are known for.
2021-02-2401 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 37- Maximizing Your Facebook AdsIn today’s digital age, getting the word out about your business has never been easier because of social media platforms like Facebook. The world can quickly learn about your left-handed coffee cup with the touch of a finger.
2021-02-2301 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 36- Quick Tips On How To Fire An EmployeeOne of the worse feelings that a boss or owner can have is when it becomes necessary to let someone go. Whatever the reason, it’s important to make sure you have your ducks in a row before making the final decision. Here’s a few things for you to consider-
2021-02-2201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 35 - How To Delegate EffectivelyWe all know that delegating is a HUGE key to success, yet many of us have a difficult time letting go because we are control freaks. The most successful people are masters at delegating? Here’s some ways that you can free up some of your valuable time to do more high value activities
2021-02-1901 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 34 - Learn To Laugh EverydayIt’s been proven that the benefits of laughter include a lower blood-pressure, a healthier immune- system, lower levels of stress, PLUS it just make life more enjoyable. But because we're serious adults with jobs and responsibilities, it's sometimes hard to remember to loosen up with a load of laughter now and then. Here’s some quick and easy tips on how you can make sure you FIND THE FUNNY eachand every day.
2021-02-1801 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 33 - Quick Tips On Email MarketingMost businesses do some form of email marketing to communicate with their customers. Having an effective email strategy not only allow you to share information in a clear and concise manner, it also saves time and effort for both the reader and the recipient, which in the long run, impacts the bottom line. Here’s some simple ways to make sure that you are being effective with your email marketing.
2021-02-1701 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 32 - Quick Tips On Nailing That Job InterviewOne of the biggest fears we have as humans is the fear of failure and rejection and going to a job interview opens up the possibility for both. Here’s a few ideas that will help you prepare for your next interview.
2021-02-1601 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS - Business Edge Minute 31 - Quick Tips On Starting A New BusinessThere’s never been a better time to start a business or side hustle than RIGHT NOW. The world issalivating at the thought of having YOU launch your idea to the masses. Here’s some simple ways for youto identify if your idea has the potential to be the next pet rock.
2021-02-1501 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 25 - Brainstorming For A BreakthroughMany of the best business ideas in the world have been brainstormed around a kitchen table, on a back deck, or in a garage. You don’t need a fancy board room with Hifalutin furniture to make a difference in the world. All you need is a pen and paper, and a good cup of coffee.
2021-02-1401 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafEP 34 - Working Remotely with Lynn Bonner, Book Review of Contagious- Why Things Catch On, and a meat marinade recipeI have a very interesting conversation with leadership and productivity expert Lynn Bonner who shares some incredible ideas on how we can maintain a high level of productivity during our days, my review today is on a book entitled Contagious- Why Things Catch On, and we end our vast plethora of fun with a meat marinade recipe that will have you jumping out of your chair to make it, so make sure you stick around until the end for that!
2021-02-1459 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 24 - Keeping Your Logo FreshOne of the ways to remain relevant in today’s uber competitive business world, is to make sure your logo stays fresh and vibrant. Here’s some quick tips on how you can keep things exciting.
2021-02-1301 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBonus - Business Edge Minute 23 - Design Tips For Your WebsiteWe all know that our website design can make or break our business. Here’s a few quick tips on things you can do make sure your website design is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
2021-02-1201 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 22 - Making The Best Of Your Commute TimeOur average commute each day is 52 minutes round trip, which means we spend the equivalent of 9/24 hour days driving to and from our place of work each year. Here’s some quick tops on ways you can make sure you put that time to great use-
2021-02-1101 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS -Business Edge Minute 21 - Keeping Hydrated On Busy DaysWe all know how important it is to make sure we drink enough water each day, so that our HUGE brains and chizzled bodies are working at peak performance levels. Here’s a few tips onhow YOU can keep properly hydrated during your busy day-
2021-02-1101 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 30 - Quick Tips On Increasing Your ProfitsSales is what makes the world go around, and what makes YOUR business able to provide goods and services to your customers. Bottom line, there’s only 4 ways to increase your profits, and 4 only! First- you can increase the number of customers you have thru effective marketing and branding campaigns. This should always be at the forefront of your business efforts. Second- you can increase the average order size for each customers by providing added value for their transaction. Giving incentives to customers is a GREAT way to get them to spend just a little bit more.
2021-02-0702 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 30 - Quick Tips On Increasing Your ProfitsSales is what makes the world go around, and what makes YOUR business able to provide goods and services to your customers. Bottom line, there’s only 4 ways to increase your profits, and 4 only!
2021-02-0702 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 29 - Quick Tips For Daily ProductivityWhether you work in an office or work from home...staying productive during the day is vital to getting everything done that you want to get done. Here’s some quick tips on ways that YOU can hammer thru your to-do list with ease. 1- Make sure you write OUT a daily to-do list of what you want or need to accomplish each day. If it’s written down on paper, you will have an exponentially better chance of completing everything on your list. 2- Take breaks during the day. Your brain needs time to rech...
2021-02-0602 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 29 - Quick Tips For Daily ProductivityWhether you work in an office or work from home...staying productive during the day is vital to getting everything done that you want to get done.Here’s some quick tips on ways that YOU can hammer thru your to-do list with ease.
2021-02-0602 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 28- Shaking Up Your RoutineBeing stuck at home for long periods can at times be very taxing on your boredom scale and can start to feel like a broken record! Same people, same activities, same recipes, did I mention same people yet? Boring!Here’s some quick tips on ways you can make sure to keep your daily routines exciting and fresh.
2021-02-0502 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 28- Shaking Up Your RoutineBeing stuck at home for long periods can at times be very taxing on your boredom scale and can start to feel like a broken record! Same people, same activities, same recipes, did I mention same people yet? Boring! Here’s some quick tips on ways you can make sure to keep your daily routines exciting and fresh. 1- Take a different route. Whether it’s in a car, on your bike, or simply taking a walk around the block. Try reversing your course or take a road you’ve never taken before. Anything to break up...
2021-02-0502 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 27- How To Maximize Your Online LearningThe world has changed 1000% in the last year, and we all find ourselves spending a vast amount of our time online doing everything from paying our bills, to learning how to pickle your cucumbers, to taking online courses and classes.Here’s some quick tips on how to make sure you are maximizing your online education.
2021-02-0402 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute 27- How To Maximize Your Online LearningThe world has changed 1000% in the last year, and we all find ourselves spending a vast amount of our time online doing everything from paying our bills, to learning how to pickle your cucumbers, to taking online courses and classes. Here’s some quick tips on how to make sure you are maximizing your online education. 1- Set your goals for what you want to get out of your online learning. Is it a certificate of graduation, is it a job requirement, or is it just something you are doing to enhance your own personal education?
2021-02-0402 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute #26- Finding The Right Mentor1- Set your goals for what you want to get out of your mentorship. The more specific you are with your goals, the easier it will be to find the perfect match.2- Identify a short list of individuals who you feel could fit the bill….3- Make the ask! You would be surprised to how many people would be honored to be your mentor, if only asked.4- Maybe YOU are in a position to mentor someone else and help them with their career.
2021-02-0302 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS- Business Edge Minute #26- Finding The Right MentorWe all know the importance of having mentors in our lives that can enrich our knowledge and can help us with our professional career. Here’s some quick tips on ways that you can establish mentorships in your life- 1- Set your goals for what you want to get out of your mentorship. The more specific you are with your goals, the easier it will be to find the perfect match. 2- Identify a short list of individuals who you feel could fit the bill….Maybe you want a sales mentor, or a leadership mentor, or someone to l...
2021-02-0302 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafFLIP THE TABLE- An Interview with Business Edge Radio host Mitche Graf, and Making The Most Out Of COVID-19I sat down with Brent Dehart from KYKN Radio in Keizer, Oregon, who interviewed ME…..and he got me to talk about things like what lessons can you learn from failing, and what my biggest failure has been, why I get bored so easily, how passion plays a role in starting a business, when do you know it’s time to sell your business, or let go of it because it’s dying a slow death. We also talk about my upcoming book “Customer Service Is DEAD: Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World”, due out this s
2021-01-1759 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafFLIP THE TABLE- An Interview with Business Edge Radio host Mitche Graf, and Making The Most Out Of COVID-19Typically, I would say that I am your 58-year old host in a 12-year old body, but today the tables are going to be turned around. I sat down with the wonderful, vivacious and gracious Brent Dehart from KYKN Radio in Keizer, Oregon, who interviewed ME…..and he got me to talk about things like what lessons can you learn from failing, and what my biggest failure has been, why I get bored so easily, how passion plays a role in starting a business, when do you know it’s time to sell your business, or let go of it b...
2021-01-1759 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafDelivering 6-Star Service, an interview with Best-Selling author David Meerman Scott, and Grandpa Graf’s Arkansas Hush Puppy BallsToday, I interview the NEW TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL Best-Selling author David Meerman Scott who has written many books over the years, but we dive into his new book Fanocracy, Turning Fans Into Customers, and Customers Into Fans. We also discuss how to deliver 6-Star service in a 1-Star world and we start the year off the right way with a recipe for Grandpaw Graf’s Arkansas Hushpuppy Balls, so make sure you still around until the end for that!
2021-01-0959 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafDelivering 6-Star Service, an interview with Best-Selling author David Meerman Scott, and Grandpa Graf’s Arkansas Hush Puppy BallsHello there my Unleashed Tribe, and welcome to a NEW year, a NEW beginning, a NEW attitude, NEW diets, NEW exercise programs, NEW ideas, and of course NEW opportunities for you to build a better business, and live a more fulfilled life. Welcome to Business Edge Radio, the ultimate brainstorming session for your business, and your life. I’m your 58-year old host in a 12-year old body, Mitche Graf, and I am very excited for the show today for a very special reason. Today, I interview the Wall Street Journal best-selling author David Meerman Scott who has written ma...
2021-01-0955 minBusiness Edge Radio with Mitche GrafThe Christmas Extravaganza ShowThis is our Christmas extravaganza show ! A fantastic list of last-minute gift ideas, some great and some a little on the weird side…..we talk about some Christmas traditions from all around the world, I interview America’s Most Likeable Mayor, Cathy Clark from the town of Keizer, Oregon, and I have a Christmas quiz for you that if you answer all the questions, you will win $1 million dollars, so make sure you stick around until the end for that!
2020-12-1359 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafCreativity & Business Get Married! Learning To Be Creative Every Day With Jeff LeisawitzOn todays’ show we are going to be discussing how creativity plays an integral role in the success of your business, we switch things up a little bit with our interview and talk to an award-winning musician/ producer, a critically acclaimed author and internationally distributed filmmaker who has devoted his life to the art of creativity…my guest Jeff Leisawitz will talk about how the creative process can become a big part of your everyday life, I review a book that is about nothing and everything at the same time, and our recipe today is for Mitche’s Northwest 6-Course...
2020-11-2959 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche Graf"Best Of" Mitches Monologues Part 2Mitche's Monologues part 2 includes advertising ideas, making sure your advertising is working, and keeping customers coming back.
2020-11-1459 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche Graf"Best Of" Mitche's MonologuesMitche's Monologue's are featured for the entire hour- from laughter, to power marketing, to branding, and everything in-between! Buckle up and get your notebook ready for some actionable tips that you can implement today!
2020-11-0759 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafThe "Best Of' Mitche's Mail Bag- An Hour Of Q&A's With MitcheOn this episode, I answer your burning questions for the entire hour from all corners of the world, and all walks of the business life. Catch all the nuggets you might of missed from previous episodes!
2020-10-2559 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafThe "Double" Show- Double Topics- How To See Opportunity & How To Maintain Your Productivity At HomeOn today's show, we have a DOUBLE DOSE of just about everything...Double Monologues- one on how to identify opportunities that appear in your life, and a 2nd one on tips on working from home without losing your productivity. I share with you TWO book reviews, and a twin-pak of recipes that you can try at home today! Plus we visit Mitche's Mail Bag, and share with you some stories about side hustles that have turned into full time jobs!
2020-10-1859 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS - Business Edge Minute #16- Quick Tips On How to Build An Email ListOf all the marketing techniques available to business today, few are more tried-and-true than the good ole email list. Having an active and engage list is one of the best ways to communicate with a captive audience. Here’s a few things you can do to make sure your list is growing and that you are providing great content. 1- Come up with some sort of a FREE widget to give people who sign up for your list. It can be a something as simple as a free copy of a special report that is specific to yo...
2020-09-1001 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafBONUS - Business Edge Minute #15 - Optimizing Your WebsiteYour website is a 24/7 silent salesperson for your business, but many sites are extremely ineffective when it comes to converting visitors into buying customers. Here’s a few quick tips on ways to make sure your site is fully optimize and earning it’s keep. 1- Make sure that your site is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. You have less than 5 seconds to impress or disappoint a visitor. The colors, fonts, loading speeds and broken links all go into creating a pleasing experience, so you want to make sure they are all completely optimized and
2020-09-1001 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafFine Art of Sales, John Vuong, and the World's Best MargaritaIn today’s episode we discuss the fine art of sales and how to make sure you have a sales system in place that works. Mitche also discusses a great book called the Long Tail by Chris Anderson, he digs into the mailbag to answer some of your most burning questions, an informational interview with John Vuong, Owner at Local SEO Search, and to cap off this episode he reveals the recipe for the World’s Best Margarita.
2020-07-1959 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafThe Value of Humor, Becoming a Power Marketer, Turn Lemons Into Lemonade, & Crispy Popcorn Polenta…..What is up Unleashed Tribe, and welcome to another edition of Business Edge Radio…the ultimate brainstorming session for your business….and your life…. I’m your host Mitche Graf, and on today’s show we dive into why it’s so important that you keep a sense of humor about things, even in the midst of all the chaos that’s in the world……I talk about what it means to be a Power Marketer and how YOU can become one, I review a very interesting book called Man With No Name by the creator of Famous Amos Cookies, Wally Amo...
2020-06-2859 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafHow To Build A Cult Brand, The Lean Startup, The World’s Most Interesting Man, & Juliette’s World Famous Chocolate Chip CookiesOn today’s show, but take a look at what it means to develop a cult-like following for your brand, I answer some of your burning questions (including one from a 12-year old listener!), and on Cooking Corner with Mitche I share with you a recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies you will EVER eat!
2020-06-2159 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafLeadership, Lacrosse & Innovation with Tom HoffertJoin host Mitche Graf as he takes a deep dive into the inner workings of one of our great forward-thinkers Tom Hoffert, the CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce in Salem, Oregon. Also, he reviews the book “The Art of War”, answers burning questions from the mail bag, and tops it all off with a recipe for Artichoke Heart-Sundried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms. Mmmmm....
2020-06-061h 00
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafEP9-Why Customers Spend Their Money With You, "Heaven On Earth" Country Store, & Arentinian Chimichurri SauceHappy, happy day Unleashed Tribe! I hope that you are having a perfect 10 day so far, and that the sun is shining wherever you are in this wonderful world. On today’s show, we are going to be discussing the reasons why someone would want to spend their hard-earned money with YOU, instead of the guy down the road……. and I will share a recipe that will make you want to start cooking right now. I can’t wait! Regardless of what you are selling, I guarantee there is someone else out there selling it cheaper...
2020-05-1930 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafThe REAL Value Of Your Time, Bob’s Lawn Service, & Grilled Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken SlidersEP8- Well, hello there Unleashed Tribe….and welcome to another episode of Business Edge Radio…. I will be your soothsayer of all things business, your prognosticator, AND your host. My name is Mitche Graf, and on today’s show we are covering a topic that I feel sometimes gets overlooked by most people…..not because it’s not important, but because we get caught up in the shtuff that makes up our businesses or job responsibilities. Today, I want to talk about what VALUE you place on your job performance, your time, and your skill sets. I believe that each...
2020-05-1230 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafEP7- The 5 Biggest Mistakes, Starting A Business For $100, and the PERFECT Cup of CoffeeHello Unleashed Tribe! I hope that you are having a Perfect 10 day, and that the sun is shining wherever you are in this wonderful world. I am handsomely good-looking host Mitche Graf, and boy o boy do we have a great show lined up for you today! We are going to talk about the 5 Biggest Mistakes that businesspeople make and the main reasons why 80% of businesses are GONE within the first 5 years…..Plus we are going to discuss a fantastic book called the $100 Startup…… AND…this will be a lot of fun……we are going to talk about how to make the...
2020-05-0528 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafEP5 - Working Smart, Not Hard- Designing Your Perfect LifestyleMitche gives tips on Designing your perfect lifestyle... and just like life, nothing is easy...but, it can be done. A new segment, book reviews, includes Purple Cows? Also, Cooking with Mitche has Basil Pesto on the menu
2020-04-2135 min
The Business Edge Minute with Mitche GrafMy Entrepreneurial Journey, The Awakening, & Asiago Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce ChickenWe ALL are a combination of every single experience we’ve ever had all rolled up into a nice package we call YOU & ME. My entrepreneurial journey has taken me places that I could have NEVER imagined back in the days before I made the decision to become my own boss. Now, when I was very young, I did the obligatory boy thing of having a bike parts business, which I ran out of my garage….as well as selling lemonade in front of my house after school. While all the other kids were selling a gl...
2020-04-1323 min