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All Are YoursEp. 19 - Heads & FathersLearning about fatherhood is ever relevant because God reveals himself as the Eternal Father, because we are to be fruitful and multiply, and because our own fatherhood is tainted with our sinful nature. We have a need for faithful and fruitful fathers.Sermon on Head of Household: https://trinityevangel.org/sermon/head-of-the-household2025-06-261h 06All Are YoursEp. 18 - Christians & BusinessSean and Philip talk about how Christians should think about business. What does business and profit have to do with Christian living? Should Christians pursue business ownership for it's own end? And if so, how should they do that?A few links to check out:https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/34780https://businessmakers.network2025-05-171h 11
Christian Business Leader with Darren ShearerStaying Equally Yoked with Business Partners (w/ Philip Kulishov)On this episode, holding company co-founder Philip Kulishov shares his experience with growing EBM, Inc. and helping the company’s seven co-owners stay onboard with its Christ-centered mission. 2025-05-1230 minAll Are YoursEp. 17 - A Leader's Challenging PresenceEdwin Friedman’s book, “A Failure of Leadership,” sets up criticial categories to consider when thinking through leadership within any environment. In an age where techniques and methods reign, leadership has more to do with the person himself, than with his methodology.2025-04-261h 10All Are YoursEp. 16 - Homeschool or Private School?We can’t tell people how to educate their kids. But we can say how we choose to educate ours, and why we do so. Sean and Philip talk about why they choose private school over homeschool for their kids.2025-03-201h 22
The Regular Man PodcastPhilip Kulishov Starting and Running a Successful Business S2E18Send us a textPhillip Kulishov, entrepreneur, businessman, elder, and host of the podcast, "Business 300," joins me to discuss how Christians can start and run successful business, increase profit, and maintain Christian principles.Find out more about Philip athttps://philipkulishov.com/You can be a part of The Regular Man Wall!Just Subscribe on X or Patreon for only $5 a month and send a picture of your signature to TheRegularManPodcast@gmail.com and you'll have your name on The Regular Man Wall! You’ll se...2025-03-1655 min
The Entrepreneur’s KitchenHow to Build a Faith-Led Business That Balances Impact and Income with Philip KulishovSend us a textDiscover how to build a Kingdom business that thrives in both people and profit. In this episode, I sit down with Philip Kulishov to explore the mindset, principles, and strategies that create lasting impact and sustainable success in faith-driven entrepreneurship.What’s Covered:The misconceptions about faith-based business and profitabilityWhy profit and purpose should go hand in handHow to lead with integrity while scaling your businessThe key to attracting the right team and clientsOv...2025-03-0425 min
The PRODCASTChristians And A Trump Presidency (An Interview with Philip Kulishov)In this episode of The PRODCAST, I sit down with entrepreneur and business strategist Philip Kulishov to discuss how Christians should think about the Trump presidency and what we should be doing with the time we've been given.We dive into:✅ Why Christians must learn to steward victory and not just expect battle and defeat✅ How business, finance, and productivity are key tools for kingdom building✅ Why communism, socialism, and statism are antithetical to Christianity✅ The historical suppression of Christianity in Soviet Russia and what we can learn from it✅ How Christians can build institutions, wealth, and influence for long-term...2025-02-281h 10All Are YoursEp. 15 - Does Competence Matter?Is it okay for Christians to suck? What does it mean to care about the thing? We talk about why Christians should and must pursue care, competence, and fruitfulness.2025-02-281h 09
Down To Earth: Theology and Worldview for the Nooks and CranniesEp 22. Philip Kulishov: The Lordship of Christ in Business OwnershipPhilip Kulishov is a business owner, husband and father, and a podcast host. Philip is a co-founder and board member of EBM, Inc., a holding company dedicated to developing businesses that bless people’s lives. He also hosts Business 300, a podcast offering concise, actionable insights on business, with episodes released twice weekly. At EBM, Philip leads efforts in manufacturing, leadership development, managerial training, and fostering company culture.Learn more about Philip:https://philipkulishov.com/Listen to his podcast: Business 300Learn more about Down to Earth: kellytarr.com/downtoearth2025-02-181h 14All Are YoursEp. 14 - Is Sunday The Sabbath?Some people divide up the Mosaic Law into “Moral, Civil, & Ceremonial,” applying one part and counting the rest obsolete. But are we to make such a distinction? If the 4th commandment is still in play, then why do we worship on Sunday? And if it’s not, then how are we to treat Sunday? Is Sunday the “Christian Sabbath?”2025-01-251h 11All Are YoursEp. 13 - The Antioch DisagreementThe Antioch Declaration has caused quite the stir in some circles. Surprisingly, we weren’t too stirred up by it. As “dispensationalists” why did we not sign it? Do we not want people to sign it? It being such a touchy topic, and because all are yours, we decided to touch it a bit.
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2024-12-161h 04All Are YoursEp. 12 - What Winning Looks LikeChristians are often more comfortable losing than they are winning, especially the ones that say things like, "We lose down here." They might be prepared for times of persecution, but are they prepared for times of prosperity? How should we live in a time of permission, protection, and provision?2024-11-1556 minAll Are YoursEp. 11 - What Makes Comeford College Distinct?Unlike other Christian Colleges that are compromised, compartmentalized, or covenantal, we believe Comeford College is scratching at an itch nobody else is. There's a critical hole in the world of not just higher education, but of Christian thinking and application. Here's what we're doing about it.2024-11-0458 minAll Are YoursEp. 10 - Aleksey Timofeyevich & The Russian Underground ChurchIn light of his recent passing, we cover a brief history of Philip's grandfather, Aleksey Timofeyevich, and the Russian underground church. It's a story worth telling, specifically in light of America's entry into the "Negative World" and the pressure on western church's to capitulate.2024-08-301h 21All Are YoursEp. 9 - Dispensationalists & Christian NationalismKuyperianists vs Secularists. Theonomists vs Thomists. Nationalists vs … what? Too many labels. Not enough clarity. And Dispensationalists are sitting on the side lines. Enough of that.2024-08-011h 28All Are YoursEp. 8 - Of Many BooksYes, “of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Ecc. 12:12). And yet, “The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings.” (Ecc. 12:11). All the books are ours to collect and learn from, but if we had to choose a few at the top to be like nails firmly fixed, which would they be? In this episode, Sean and Philip discuss their "top" books.
Sean's talk on "That Hideous Strength" can be found here: https://vimeo.com/8118875582024-06-251h 26All Are YoursEp. 7 - To College or Not To College?The vibe in conservative Christian circles has shifted regarding higher education. Many people look down upon formal education, and believe college is an unneccessary waste of time. And yet, we’ve planted Comeford College. Why would we do such a thing?
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Business 300Ep. 96 - A Framework to Work Towards Your GoalsBig goals require small steps. You don’t want the lack of a “how” to keep the “if” from turning into a “when.” The principle is there, and you can go about it whatever way suits you. But here’s a little framework that might be of help.
The post Ep. 96 – A Framework to Work Toward Your Goals first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-05-1304 minBusiness 300Ep. 95 - Big Goals Demand Small StepsMost people have more aspirations than actions. There are, of course, different reasons why somebody doesn’t act on what they aspire towards. Here’s an approach to consider when trying to connect actions with aspirations.
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Business 300Ep. 94 - Don't Make Them WaitWaste Number 4. The Waste of Waiting refers to a customer waiting for anything. Here’s some of the why and what and how as pertains to making customers wait, and why the biggest loser in the game of waiting is you, the business owner.
The post Ep. 94 – Don’t Make Them Wait first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-05-0604 minBusiness 300Ep. 93 - Don't Be PushyThere is something consultants like to call “the Pull System,” originally known as Kanban. The word Kanban has been hijacked by online productivity personalities, and utilized for a way to organize your tasks to flow. It sort of revolves around the idea, except with one huge difference that’s crucial to the entire idea of how […]
The post Ep. 93 – Don’t Be Pushy first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-05-0104 minBusiness 300Ep. 92 - You Know What To DoWhat is a business owner to do when he feels like he’s stuck? The context is, of course, very relevant. And, like in all our problems, there isn’t one answer. But, also, like in most of our problems, there is one answer that is usually relevant. What are you not doing that you know you […]
The post Ep. 92 – You Know What To Do first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-2904 minAll Are YoursEp. 6 - Young Snot, Old SplendorFathers and sons. Boomers and Millennials. Pastors and disciples. More often than not, those relationships are full of strife rather than synergy. But it doesn't need to be that way. Sean and Philip talk about how a young man can be a (sanctified) snot, and how an old man can have (sanctified) splendor. How can the strength of young(er) men and the experience of old(er) men work together to carry and advance the mission?2024-04-261h 16Business 300Ep. 91 - Interpret Financials to Hear Your Customers (Part 2)In the last episode, I covered a few basic things to be looking for when interpreting your Income Statement. The Income Statement tells you how much value you’re providing to your customers. This time, I’m going to do a similar thing with the Balance Sheet. The Balance Sheet tells you how good you are at […]
The post Ep. 91 – Interpret Financials to Hear Your Customers (Part 2) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-2405 minBusiness 300Ep. 90 - Interpret Financials to Hear Your Customers (Part 1)Financial analysts will tell you that your Income Statement communicates your Competitive Advantage. That’s true. But Competitive Advantage is too inward focused of a term for me. I like to keep the focus on the customer. So, what others call Competitive Advantage, I call Value to Customers. How do you know how much value you’re […]
The post Ep. 90 – Interpret Financials to Hear Your Customers (Part 1) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-2204 minBusiness 300Ep. 89 - Quit Moving AroundThere are seven categories of everything that gets in the way of providing value to your customer; things your customer is unwilling to pay you for; things that burden both your customer and your business. I’ve gotten through the first two – Overproduction and Over-Processing. Now it’s time for the 3rd one: Motion.
The post Ep. 89 – Quit Moving Around first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-1704 minBusiness 300Ep. 88 - On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 3)This is part 3 in this mini-series about leading a group of people. When trying to maintain traction and forward progress, it’s helpful to identify 3 groups that compose the entire collective. Each group requires a bit of a different mindset and approach in order to keep the ball moving forward. The first group was […]
The post Ep. 88 – On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 3) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-1504 minBusiness 300Ep. 87 - On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 2)People are at different buy-in levels of the vision as individuals. So, when trying to make progress, you must consider the persons composing the collective. The first group is the Vision Supporters. The second group, we cover here.
The post Ep. 87 – On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 2) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-1004 minBusiness 300Ep. 86 - On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 1)If you only think of leadership in the context of a collective, it quickly gets ambiguous and unhelpful in terms of actually making progress toward the vision. We lead the entire team towards victory, but we make handoffs and passes at an individual level. If trying to make progress, it’s helpful to consider what type […]
The post Ep. 86 – On Making Progress When Leading People (Part 1) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-0804 minBusiness 300Ep. 85 - Leading Through SabotageIf leadership only entailed charting forward while safely assuming that the people you are rallying are following at your heels, that would be difficult all on its own. But, typically, the people you’re trying to bring to a better place, are in some capacity sabotaging your efforts. Why is that the case? And what should […]
The post Ep. 85 – Leading Through Sabotage first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-0304 minBusiness 300Ep. 84 - Michelin Star or McDonalds Menu?I promised to get through all seven of the wastes that keep you from providing the right value to your customers. This time we get into Over-Processing. All work is processing work. However, there’s a way to over-process the work in an unnecessary manner that keeps you from providing more value to more customers.
The post Ep. 84 – Michelin Star or McDonalds Menu? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-04-0104 minBusiness 300Ep. 83 - What Kind of a Business Should You Own? (Part 2)What sort of business should you start, buy, or be involved in building? In the last episode, I listed two criteria you could think through when trying to determine what kind of a business you should own, whether starting or buying one. Here are two more for us to work through.
The post Ep. 83 – What Kind of a Business Should You Own? (Part 2) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-2704 minBusiness 300Ep. 82 - What Kind of a Business Should You Own? (Part 1)What sort of business should you start, buy, or be involved in building? Many aspiring business owners are stumped at this question. The market is cluttered with all sorts of businesses. How should you order your thoughts to generate good business ideas? Here are some criteria that may help you figure out what kind of […]
The post Ep. 82 – What Kind of a Business Should You Own? (Part 1) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-2504 minBusiness 300Ep. 81 - Are You An Operator Or An Administrator?There’s a difference between the 2 types of business managers: The Administrator and The Operator. I’m here to tell you that you are better off being an Operator than an Administrator if you want to manage your business well. But maybe those labels aren’t what you think.
The post Ep. 81 – Are You An Operator Or An Administrator? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-2003 minBusiness 300Ep. 80 - Active Attention, Not Aimless AbdicationConditions and circumstances in the business world change in a way that requires our adaptation. But for a variety of reasons, many business owners have a difficult time accepting that change. When hit with a change in conditions, the business owner will often determine that the current reality is a passing season that he just […]
The post Ep. 80 – Active Attention, Not Aimless Abdication first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-1804 minBusiness 300Ep. 79 - The One Thing For Operational ImprovementWhen thinking about improving your operation, everything comes to the forefront all at once. But you can’t solve everything. So, when dissecting your operations to get better at delivering the value, what should you focus on as you try to make things better?
The post Ep. 79 – The One Thing For Operational Improvement first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-1304 minAll Are YoursEp. 5 - All Are Yours Includes "The Doug"Why do we, Dispy-Baptists, like and cheer on Doug Wilson & Co.? How can people like us - who claim to care about "consistency" - be edified by the Covy/Postmil/Paedo-Baptist "Moscow Mood" without moving (literally or theologically)? Can Marysville be friends with Moscow?2024-03-121h 14Business 300Ep. 78 - Enjoy The ProcessWe enjoy dreaming, envisioning, anticipating. But then begins the process of getting there, with its frustrations, the sticks in our wheels, and the setbacks. It’s unhelpful to say that we should just close our eyes to the struggle and enjoy the good things in life. So, what should a business owner’s approach be? One thing […]
The post Ep. 78 – Enjoy The Process first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-1104 minBusiness 300Ep. 77 - Why Do We Over Produce?Overproduction, out of the seven, is the waste that we not only do most often, but think that we’re doing the right thing when we’re doing it. Doing wrong is easier when you think it’s right. So, what is it about producing more than we need right now that appeals to the business mindset?
The post Ep. 77 – Why Do We Over Produce? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-0605 minBusiness 300Ep. 76 - Over-Production Is Your Biggest EnemyI’ve previously introduced the concept of the 7 Wastes. We’ll go through each of them in turn, starting with the worst of them all – overproduction. Why is it so bad? And, if it is, why do we keep doing it?
The post Ep. 76 – Overproduction Is Your Biggest Enemy first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-03-0404 minBusiness 300Ep. 75 - 3 Metrics To Deliver ValueThe basic fundamentals of business is more value and less waste. Increase the value you’re providing to your customers while decreasing the waste in your operation, and you’ll be headed in the right direction. Everything else really does fall in line at that hinge-point. So, there are 3 things we should be measuring in our […]
The post Ep. 75 – 3 Metrics To Deliver Value first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-2804 minBusiness 300Ep. 74 - Working With People You Don't Agree WithWe all should have some things at that level of clear-cut, uncompromising principle. But, is every hill worth dying on? Or are we to compromise? Here’s a framework I hold in the back of my mind in order to keep my sanity. The Impasse-able Framework.
The post Ep. 74 – Working With People You Don’t Agree With first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-2604 minAll Are YoursEp. 4 - The Inquisinator Questions Sean & PhilipJonathan Sarr, aka The Inquisinator, set up a Q&A forum for us with a live audience after an all church potluck at Trinity Evangel Church. This is the recording of what transpired.2024-02-231h 09Business 300Ep. 73 - You Can Say "No"In the last episode I mentioned where to start looking when you’re wanting to grow your sales volume but aren’t. This time I want to take the inverse of that question, and discuss when you’re busy with a ton of orders you are not interested in, and it’s overwhelming you to exhaustion.
The post Ep. 73 – You Can Say “No” first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-2104 minBusiness 300Ep. 72 - Growing Your Business RevenueThe way a business owner ought to be in control of his entire business, so should he be in control of it’s size. Having your business volume get away from you – whether that means your business is smaller or bigger than you would like it to be – is a problem that is too […]
The post Ep. 72 – Growing Your Business Revenue first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-1904 minBusiness 300Ep. 71 - Cultivate Order, Not ChaosYour vision might include a well-ordered operation, with clear instructions at all levels, and systemic, well-timed, interconnected processes. But nearly all businesses experience volatility. In response, we can either nourish more chaos, or we can cultivate order.
The post Ep. 71 – Cultivate Order, Not Chaos first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-1404 minBusiness 300Ep. 70 - Practicing Your PurposeIdentifying a purpose is a good and necessary pursuit. As long as your purpose is not disconnected from your practice. But is the work itself that your business does connected to your business purpose? Or is it a means to an end to an irrelevant vision?
The post Ep. 70 – Practicing Your Purpose first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-1205 minBusiness 300Ep. 69 - The Role of The LeaderGetting back to the role framework for the organizational structure, we discuss the role of the Leader, who spends his time in the world of the Future.
The post Ep. 69 – The Role of The Leader first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-02-0504 minBusiness 300Ep. 68 - What Is Leadership?Not everybody means the same thing when they say “leader”. I use the word “leader” in a much more narrow and specific way than some other people do. Because of that, I believe that not every needs to aspire to the role of a leader. And that is perfectly okay.
The post Ep. 68 – What Is Leadership? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-2904 minAll Are YoursEp. 3 - Young Men of Marriageable MaterialWe’re after generational fruit (yes, even as Dispys). And so, we’re after young men of marraigeable material, who are growing in strength, wisdom, and favor as they pursue responsibility in relationship, taking dominion in all the things.2024-01-251h 25Business 300Ep. 67 - The Role of the ManagerContinuing with the framework to help structure your organization and fill it with fitting roles, we move into the world of Tomorrow, which belongs to the role of the Manager.
The post Ep. 67 – The Role of The Manager first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-2204 minBusiness 300Ep. 66 - The Role of The SpecialistEarlier I covered a way to think about organizational structure. The different contexts of Today, Tomorrow, and the Future require different focal points and a different system. With that framework in mind, what kind of roles does each context demand, and what sort of the competencies are required? First to bat is The Specialist, performing […]
The post Ep. 66 – The Role of The Specialist first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-1504 minBusiness 300Ep. 65 - The Organizational StructureWhen thinking about structuring your business’ roles and allocating responsibilities, it’s necessary to acknowledge the multi-faceted dimension that an organizational structure requires. With that, here’s a framework for structuring roles and responsibilities in a way that addresses each context of your business.
The post Ep. 65 – The Organizational Structure first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-0804 minBusiness 300Ep. 64 - Know Your Target Employment AudienceThe mission and vision are only as good as the people living it out. By determining your target audience, you’ll not only know who you’re trying to attract, but you’ll also gain understanding about what kind of people it’ll take to accomplish your mission.
The post Ep. 64 – Know Your Target Employment Audience first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-0304 minBusiness 300Ep. 63 - Uncover The Mission Of Your BusinessIf the purpose of your business is not clear, you probably won’t have thriving and motivated employees for long. Communicating the purpose is not the only thing you need to attract and retain great employees, but it is a fundamental one. How can you go about uncovering your business mission?
The post Ep. 63 – Uncover The Mission Of Your Business first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2024-01-0304 minAll Are YoursEp. 2 - Abundant Ambition, Not Reluctant ResolutionsHere you have it. Episode 2. As we embark on the start of the new year, Sean and Philip talk about accepting abundant ambition, preparing plentiful progress, and rejecting reluctant resolutions. There was no actual alliteration in the episode. Only in the description. Also, we DO NOT give tips.
Words to live by: Spoude and Hupomone. That is, Earnest Endurance, Striving in Steadfastness, and Deliberate Diligence. 2023-12-191h 07Business 300Ep. 62 - What The Customer Won't Pay ForYour focus is to provide value for your customer. But not everything you do is “value-added”. Here’s a summary list of non-value-added activities.
The post Ep. 62 – What The Customer Won’t Pay For first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-12-1804 minBusiness 300Ep. 61 - Manage With Freedom & ResponsibilityManagers want reliable results. So they defer to managing the minute details of their workers time. Micro-management, although may be driven by good intentions, is one of the best ways to discourage your team, and make sure people loathe your authority. What we want, of course, is to do things the right way. Here’s an […]
The post Ep. 61 – Manage With Freedom & Responsibility first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-12-1104 minBusiness 300Ep. 60 - Be Comfortable Being UncomfortableBusiness and markets are ever evolving and changing. As the world around us changes, there are certain truths and principles that remain constant, which we should not change. There are other objectives and methods, however, that if we hold on to as business owners, we sacrifice the very purpose of our existence. We exist to […]
The post Ep. 60 – Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-12-0404 minBusiness 300Ep. 59 - If Opportunity Isn't KnockingBusiness is all about capitalizing on opportunities, right? Your connections, market timing, technology innovation, resources. Those who succeed are those with more opportunities. But what should I do if opportunity isn’t knocking?
The post Ep. 59 – If Opportunity Isn’t Knocking first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-11-2704 min
All Are YoursEp. 1 - To Podcast or Not To Podcast?All are yours, and you are Christ's.
Is that something worth talking more about? Perhaps.2023-11-221h 15Business 300Ep. 58 - Profit Is A Necessary GoodSociety lambasts business people with guilt, grabbiness, and sending them to the gallows. Business consultants talk about balancing profit with your mission. But profit doesn’t compete with your mission. It enables it.
The post Ep. 58 – Profit Is A Necessary Good first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-11-2004 minBusiness 300Ep. 57 - The Sanctified Differentiated Leader“The Failure of Nerve” by Edwin Friedman is one of the best leadership books I’ve read. His explanation of what it takes to be a leader is indispensable. And, I do think that we can build on it. Here’s a bit on leadership.
The post Ep. 57 – The Sanctified Differentiated Leader first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-11-1304 minBusiness 300Ep. 56 - How To Get Into Business OwnershipThis episode is for the would-be business owners – for those aspiring to the role, but who aren’t yet in it. What is your way in? How can you make steps towards profitable business ownership?
The post Ep. 56 – How To Get Into Business Ownership first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-11-0604 minBusiness 300Ep. 55 - The Fundamental FocusA multi-faceted attention span is a job-requirement for the business owner. It’s too easy to lose focus on what matters most. What is the fundamental focus a business owner must maintain if his business is to continue thriving?
The post Ep. 55 – The Fundamental Focus first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-10-3004 minBusiness 300Ep. 54 - Is There Good Debt?Is debt a moral issue? Is there such a thing as “good debt?” Or is all debt inherently bad? Business owners who care about right and wrong need to think through these questions.
The post Ep. 54 – Is There Good Debt? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-10-2304 minBusiness 300Ep. 53 - What About Business Debt?Is there such a thing as “good debt?” Or, is Dave Ramsey correct that all debt is bad?
The post Ep. 53 – What About Business Debt? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-08-2304 minBusiness 300Ep. 52 - Employee Termination - Part 2Terminating an employee is not fun for anybody. Part of what makes it unpleasant is its unpredictable nature. You won’t be able to clear that fog. But maybe you can rise above it.
The post Ep. 52 – Employee Termination – Part 2 first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-08-1604 minBusiness 300Ep.51 - Employee TerminationTerminating an employee is not fun for anybody. Part of what makes it unpleasant is its unpredictable nature. You won’t be able to clear that fog. But maybe you can rise above it.
The post Ep. 51 – Employee Termination – Part 1 first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-08-0704 minBusiness 300Ep. 50 - The Best Way To SuccessWe do because we want it done. We try because we want to succeed. But failure gets in our way. So how do we succeed in light of the possibility of failure?
The post Ep. 50 – The Best Way To Success first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-07-3104 minBusiness 300Ep. 49 - Start WalkingOur dreams are only as good as our execution. There are different reasons why we don’t execute. There are different reasons for a lot of things.
The post Ep. 49 – Start Walking first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-07-2404 minBusiness 300Ep. 48 - Customers Aren’t Always RightAre customers really always right? Maybe the answer to that question depends on answering another question first.
The post Ep. 48 – Customers Aren’t Always Right first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-07-1704 minBusiness 300Ep. 47 - Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 2)Keeping employees engaged at their jobs could be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few practical things a manager can think through.
The post Ep. 47 – Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 2) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-07-1104 minBusiness 300Ep. 46 - Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 1)Keeping employees engaged at their jobs could be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few practical things a manager can think through.
The post Ep. 46 – Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 1) first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-07-0304 minBusiness 300Ep. 45 - Keep It SimpleLike thorns and thistles, things in your business get complicated all on their own. One needs to work to keep things simple.
The post Ep. 45 – Keep It Simple first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-06-2603 minBusiness 300Ep. 44 - Lean Into Your PresupsSome business owners may attempt an illusion of neutrality, but at the end of the day, values and principles in business are an escapable concept. It’s not whether, but which. Should you shy away or should you lean in?
The post Ep. 44 – Lean Into Your Presups first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-06-1904 minBusiness 300Ep. 43 - Communication is A.R.T.The Commnunication System within your business is crucial to make sure your people are hearing you and you are hearing them. Think about your channels and cadence. It’s an A.R.T.
The post Ep. 43 – Communication is A.R.T. first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-06-1204 minBusiness 300Ep. 42 - On Being A Realistic OptimistWhat kind of mindset is most helpful as a business owner? Pessimistic, Optimistic, or Realistic?
The post Ep. 42 – On Being A Realistic Optimist first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-06-0504 minBusiness 300Ep. 41 - Against Work-Life BalanceHow does a business owner relate his work to the rest of his life? The gurus will tell you that a work-life balance is the name of the game. But is that the right game to play? As a business owner, an imbalanced life is the way to go.
The post Ep. 41 – Against Work-Life Balance first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2023-01-2404 minBusiness 300Ep. 40 - Business Partnerships & Mutual SuccessShould you pursue partnerships or go at it alone? Sure, there may be pros and cons to both. But, before deciding your route, it may be helpful to think about the definition of a partnership, and what it would take to make it work.
The post Ep. 40 – Business Partnerships & Mutual Success first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-10-0404 minBusiness 300Ep. 39 - Change & ConstancyBusiness, as is all of life, is seasonal. Different seasons demand different approaches. Refusing to change may lead to ruin, but being frantic could be just as bad.
The post Ep. 39 – Change & Constancy first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-09-1403 minBusiness 300Ep. 38 - Align Authority & AccountabilityDelegating results means we have to hold people accountable for them. But what about delegating the authority to produce those results?
The post Ep. 38 – Align Authority & Accountability first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-08-2403 minBusiness 300Ep. 37 - The Collective and the IndividualServing customers and hiring employees means people are involved. And where there are people, there are persons. How should a manager approach a group verses an individual? And what’s the best way to structure your business to cover all the bases?
The post Ep. 37 – The Collective and the Individual first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-08-0304 minBusiness 300Ep. 36 - Generosity Before GainWhy are you a business owner? What drives your ambition? Comparitively, what drives the market? It seems like some owners try to build their business in reverse order.
The post Ep. 36 – Generosity Before Gain first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-07-1304 minBusiness 300Ep. 35 - Hiring Is Not For IdealistsWhen it comes to hiring, idealism doesn’t always help. Good managers make employee management a programmatic endeavor, instead of relying on individual stardom.
The post Ep. 35 – Hiring Is Not For Idealists first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-06-2203 minBusiness 300Ep. 34 - The Principles Behind The PracticeNot all advice is created equal. So, how can we filter advice, and draw principles out of practice?
The post Ep. 34 – The Principles Behind The Practice first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-06-1604 minBusiness 300Ep. 33 - Know Your PeoplePeople. They’re everywhere. You can’t escape them. Actually, even more so, people are the point. Understanding them is something you might want to consider.
The post Ep. 33 – Know Your People first appeared on Philip Kulishov.2022-05-1804 min