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SoTellUs Time
The Most Profitable Skill You're Ignoring: How Listening Can 10X Your Business Growth
What if the key to explosive growth, happier employees, and loyal clients wasn't another marketing tactic — but something much simpler? In this episode of SoTellUs Time, hosts Trevor and Troy Howard uncover one of the most underrated business superpowers of all time: listening. You'll discover how the world's most successful companies — from Microsoft to Starbucks, LEGO, Toyota, and Zappos — transformed their culture, customer loyalty, and profits by learning to truly hear what people were saying. This episode breaks down exactly how to apply those same listening strategies inside your business — to increase team morale, drive innovati...
2025-11-04
25 min
SoTellUs Time
The Follow-Through Formula: How Successful Entrepreneurs Actually Finish What They Start (and Crush Procrastination)
How many brilliant ideas have you started but never finished? A new website, marketing campaign, or system that got 80% done — then lost steam? You're not alone. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, hosts Trevor and Troy Howard reveal the exact Follow-Through Formula successful entrepreneurs use to finish what they start, turn ideas into action, and get real business results. 🔥 You'll discover: ✅ Why most projects stall before the finish line ✅ The 5-step "Follow-Through Formula" to complete ANY project ✅ How to regain momentum when motivation fades ✅ The secret power of clarity, accountability, and celebration ✅ Real-world succ...
2025-10-28
19 min
SoTellUs Time
Manage Stress Like a Pro: A Business Owner's Guide to Staying Calm, Focused & in Control
Running a business is tough — but burning out doesn't have to be part of the journey. In this powerful episode of SoTellUs Time, hosts Trevor and Troy Howard reveal how to manage stress like a pro — the same way top-performing entrepreneurs, CEOs, and elite leaders handle pressure without losing their sanity. 💥 You'll discover: ✅ Why business owners are more prone to chronic stress than most people ✅ The early warning signs of burnout that you can't afford to ignore ✅ 3 proven strategies to manage stress effectively (used by elite business owners!) ✅ How to stay calm and make clear deci...
2025-10-21
26 min
SoTellUs Time
Disaster-Proof Your Business: Create an Emergency Plan to Save You from Total Shutdown
Most business owners think, "That'll never happen to me." But when disaster strikes — from data breaches to power outages, or even your top employee quitting overnight — the businesses that survive are the ones that prepared in advance. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard break down why every business needs an emergency plan and give you the exact steps to build one that protects your people, profits, and peace of mind. 🚨 Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 00:00 – Intro: Why preparation is your greatest advantage 01:00 – Why most businesses skip creating an emergenc...
2025-10-14
21 min
SoTellUs Time
Unlock Hidden Profits: 5 Secret Revenue Streams Every Business Is Missing
Most business owners are sitting on hidden profits they don't even know exist! 💎 In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard reveal how to spot and seize hidden revenue opportunities already inside your business — no new products, no massive investments, just smarter strategy. 🎯 Episode Goal: Help business owners uncover overlooked income streams, fix profit leaks, and make small tweaks that create big financial gains. 🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 - Intro: The hidden gold inside your business 01:00 - Why Hidden Revenue Gets Overlooked 👉 Comfort zones, busyness, and lack of tracki...
2025-10-07
27 min
SoTellUs Time
What To Do When Competitors Copy You | Business Growth, Innovation & Staying Ahead
Your competitors are watching you. They see your success, your unique strategies, your creative marketing—and then they copy you. But here's the truth: being copied means you're already in the lead. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard share how smart business owners can flip copycats into fuel for growth instead of frustration. 👉 Why do competitors copy you? Because they lack originality, they see your success, and they want the shortcut. Instead of panicking, learn how to respond strategically and stay miles ahead. ✅ Here's what you'll learn in this episode: Why...
2025-09-16
17 min
SoTellUs Time
The Silent Power of Micro-Moments: How Tiny Customer Interactions Drive Loyalty & Growth
Most business owners focus on the big picture—marketing campaigns, sales strategies, customer acquisition… but the real secret to building trust, loyalty, and repeat business lies in the tiny details called micro-moments. In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard break down the silent power of these small, often-overlooked interactions that shape how customers feel about your business. From how the phone is answered to a quick email follow-up, these micro-moments can mean the difference between a lifelong customer and a lost opportunity. ✅ What you'll learn in this episode: What "micro-moments" are an...
2025-09-09
22 min
SoTellUs Time
Decision Fatigue in Business: 5 Proven Strategies to Make Better Choices Faster & Boost Productivity
Are you running your business on mental fumes? 🤯 In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor & Troy Howard reveal the silent business killer you might not even realize is holding you back — decision fatigue. With over 35,000 decisions made every day, it's no wonder entrepreneurs and business owners end up mentally drained, making slower and poorer choices that cost time, money, and opportunities. Whether you're a small business owner juggling hiring, pricing, marketing, and scheduling, or a CEO trying to drive growth, decision fatigue can sabotage your productivity, profits, and peace of mind. But the good news? You can fix i...
2025-08-12
16 min
SoTellUs Time
Future-Proof Your Business: How Today's Choices Drive Long-Term Growth
Ever wondered why some businesses flourish while others fizzle out quickly? It all boils down to playing the long game. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to chase instant gratification. But lasting success—real, sustainable growth—comes from decisions made today that pay off months or even years down the road. 🌱 "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today." 🌱 In this compelling episode of SoTellUs Time, we're diving deep into why the strategic decisions you make now shape the future of your business. Hosts Trevor and Troy Howard, experts wi...
2025-07-29
21 min
SoTellUs Time
60-Min Quarterly Review for Solo Business Growth
Quarterly Business Review (QBR) made SIMPLE for solopreneurs & small businesses—audit, align & accelerate growth in 90 days! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro – why you need a QBR 1:02 What IS a Quarterly Business Review? 2:25 The danger of drifting & the power of a strategic pause 4:05 4-Part QBR Framework: Goals • Systems • Feedback • Finances 8:22 Set 1-3 high-impact priorities for the next quarter 11:05 Break priorities into monthly milestones & checkpoints 12:30 Lock in your next QBR date (non-negotiable!) 13:15 Final tip + YOUR 60-minute challenge 🎯 EPISODE SUMMARY Running a business solo? You STILL need a board-level review. In this masterclass Trevor & Troy How...
2025-07-15
16 min
SoTellUs Time
🚀 Unlock Business Innovation: Create Space for New Ideas & Growth! 📈
Do you feel trapped in the constant cycle of putting out fires, leaving no time or energy to innovate and grow? You're not alone! Innovation isn't just a buzzword reserved for tech startups—it's the lifeblood of every thriving business. In this game-changing episode of SoTellUs Time, hosts Trevor and Troy Howard reveal practical strategies to break free from daily grind mode and intentionally foster creativity, new ideas, and continuous improvement in your business. 🎯 Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode: 🎯 ✅ Why Innovation Gets Ignored in Most Businesses: Survival Mode Trap: Why constantly "putting ou...
2025-07-08
20 min
SoTellUs Time
CEO Day: 1-Day Strategy for Explosive Growth
Unlock explosive business growth by dedicating just ONE DAY a week to working ON your business instead of IN it! 🚀 In this deep-dive episode of SoTellUs Time, "The CEO Day," we'll show you exactly how to carve out strategic time, plan high-impact initiatives, and drive results that move the needle. Whether you're a solopreneur or the head of a growing team, this framework will transform the way you lead—and skyrocket your productivity, profits, and peace of mind. ⏱️ 👇 Timestamps & Chapters 👇 00:00 Introduction: Why "CEO Day" Matters 02:00 Defining CEO Day: Work on Not in Your Business 04:15 Real-World Win: How One Day Generat...
2025-06-10
26 min
SoTellUs Time
Unlock Summer Growth: High-ROI Projects and Break Techniques
Turn the "summer slump" into a season of strategic wins! In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor Howard and Troy Howard share two powerhouse strategies—High-ROI Projects with Clear Timelines and Intentional Break Techniques—that will help you maximize productivity, recharge your team, and set the stage for a blockbuster Q4. Whether you're a solopreneur, small business owner, or leading a larger organization, these actionable tactics will keep you ahead of the curve all summer long. 🔗 Watch More from SoTellUs Time ► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/sotellus ► Visit Our Website: https://sotellus.com ► Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com...
2025-06-03
19 min
SoTellUs Time
Client Red Flags: Spot & Avoid Bad Clients to Protect Your Business
Maximize your profitability, protect your team's morale, and build a sustainable service business by learning to screen out toxic clients early. In this in-depth training session, Trevor & Troy Howard dive into real-world examples, proven processes, and exact scripts you can use today to safeguard your agency, freelance career, or consulting practice. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Why Every Dollar Matters 2:05 – Section 1: The True Cost of Bad-Fit Clients 2:10 • Financial Impact: scope creep, late payments, wasted hours 4:30 • Emotional Toll: stress, burnout, team morale 6:15 • Opportunity Cost: lost revenue, missed referrals 6:45 – Section 2: Top Red Flags to Watch For 7:00 • Inquiry & Sales: price haggling, vagueness, baggage from past vendors...
2025-05-20
24 min
SoTellUs Time
Win the Talent War: Top 5 Employee Retention Hacks
Unlock the secrets to keeping your top talent on your team—even in today's cutthroat job market. In this jam-packed episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard dive deep into proven, actionable retention strategies that cost far less than recruiting replacements. Learn how to craft an onboarding journey that wows, build clear paths for career growth, foster a culture of recognition, support employee well-being, and leverage stay interviews to catch issues before they become exits. 🔔 Subscribe & Ring the Bell Never miss an episode! Subscribe to SoTellUs Time: https://www.youtube.com/sotellus 📱 Connect with Us • Pod...
2025-05-13
28 min
SoTellUs Time
Slow Season Survival Guide: Scale While It's Quiet
In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard break down what smart entrepreneurs do when business gets quiet — and how YOU can turn any slow season into a launchpad for long-term success. 💥 🔥 Watch now to discover: 00:00 - Intro: Why Slow Seasons Happen to Every Business 02:00 - Shift Your Mindset: Slowness Isn't Failure 05:00 - Optimize Internal Operations for Scalability 10:00 - Boost Your Marketing Strategy & Online Presence 16:00 - Strengthen Customer & Business Relationships 18:00 - Invest in Yourself as a Business Owner 20:00 - Final Thoughts + Power Move to Implement This Week ✅ Whe...
2025-05-06
22 min
SoTellUs Time
Brand Refresh 101: Quick Wins
Is your website still telling the story of the business you were three years ago? In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor Howard and Troy Howard dive into the signs that it's time for a brand refresh—and how you can update your image without blowing your budget. Whether you're a solopreneur, small‐business owner, or marketing manager, you'll learn practical tips to make a powerful first impression and keep your brand ahead of the curve. 📌 What You'll Learn Why Your Website Might Be Hurting Your Business: Discover how outdated branding, clunky design trends, and technic...
2025-04-29
25 min
SoTellUs Time
STOP Doing Everything Yourself! | Create Your Owner Job Description & Scale Your Business
Are you exhausted from constantly wearing too many hats in your business? Tired of burnout and bottlenecks holding you back? It's time to STOP doing it all and START defining your role clearly as the owner and CEO! 🚀 In this MUST-WATCH episode of SoTellUs Time, we're diving deep into how to create a powerful and effective job description for yourself as a business owner, transforming chaos into clarity, and setting you up for explosive growth! If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your real role, this episode will revolutionize the way you lead your company. 🔥 ...
2025-04-22
20 min
SoTellUs Time
The $1M First Impression
🎯 In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard reveal why the first 5 minutes of ANY interaction can make or break your business. Whether it's on the phone, in person, or online—first impressions set the tone for trust, confidence, and sales. 📲 This is the ultimate playbook for entrepreneurs, business owners, and customer service teams who want to stand out, win trust instantly, and never lose a client due to a rocky start again. 🎧 EPISODE BREAKDOWN ✅ Intro (00:00 - 02:00) We kick things off by asking the critical question: Why do some businesses win in the first 5 minut...
2025-04-15
27 min
SoTellUs Time
110% Effort Isn't Enough: How to Grow Smarter
Sometimes, giving 110% isn't enough to succeed in your business—and it may even lead to failure. In this video, we reveal how working smarter, not harder, is the key to growth. Discover how to focus your energy on the areas that matter most while delegating, automating, and optimizing the rest. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: Growing up with motivational messages like "Give 110%" and why they're true—to a point. The Minimum Required Effort for Maximum Return strategy and why doing everything yourself limits growth. Lessons from building a multi-million-dollar business: how Ron, Trevor, and Troy divided...
2024-12-17
25 min
SoTellUs Time
Maximize Productivity with a Working Vacation!
Welcome back to our channel! In today's episode, we're diving into an innovative concept that can revolutionize how you approach your business and marketing strategies: the Working Vacation. Introduction: Are you tired of returning from a family vacation only to find a mountain of work waiting for you? Today, we're going to flip the script. Instead of discouraging work during your vacation, we're here to show you how a well-planned working vacation can help you stay productive, reduce stress, and ultimately grow your business. So, let's explore how to make the most of your next working vacation!
2024-05-21
18 min
SoTellUs Time
This Too Shall Pass
Troy and his team have witnessed a prevailing sentiment among thousands of businesses - July was nothing short of challenging. As they work with various companies across different industries, they have observed a recurring theme that plagued entrepreneurs and marketers alike: the July slump. This unexpected downturn has led many to react impulsively without thoroughly examining the data, leading to thoughts of canceling marketing efforts prematurely. July is historically a complex month for businesses. It often marks the midpoint of the year, prompting companies to reassess their strategies and set new targets. However, in recent times, the...
2023-08-01
19 min
Black-Eyed N Blues
Hound Dog | BEB 330
Playlist: Nucklebusters Blues Band, Killing Floor, Tas Cru, Feel So Good, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Chasing Dreams, Stone Stanley, My Shame, Fiddy Blues, Just 12 Hours, Nick Piunti, Deep Freeze, Vanessa Collier, Honey Up, The Bennett Brothers, Junkyard Dog, The Bruce Katz Band, Beef Jerky, J.P. Soars, Sure As Hell Ain’t Foolin’ Me, Markey Blue Ric Latina Project, Raised In Muddy Water, Travis Bowlin, Dancin’ With The Devil, Black Cat Road, Black Cat Road, The Proven Ones, Don’t Leave Me This Way, Spe...
2018-07-11
2h 02
The Growth Vault Podcast
Episode 291 – Using Social Proof And Automated Video Reviews To GROW – With Troy Howard
Episode 291 – Using Social Proof And Automated Video Reviews To GROW – With Troy Howard Today, I am here with Troy Howard from SoTellUs! What they do is radical, amazing, awesome and it was built from scratch! It’s like reviews on steroids. Get Ready. Troy, his brother, Trevor, and their dad started the business about 19 years ago. They started with website design and internet marketing. Over the years, they had to grow and change with the times due to the internet changing. At the beginning of 2009, they started a business right w...
2018-06-27
34 min
Black-Eyed N Blues
Brand New Hat | BEB 328
Playlist: Studebaker John, Disease Called Love, Stone Stanley, So Glad, Crystal Shawanda, Voodoo Woman, Slam Allen, The Blues Is Back, Leah Zeger, Go For A Walk (feat David Grisman), Spencer Mackenzie, Move On Down The Track, Buddy Guy, A Few Good Years, Neverwonder, Movin’ On, Paul Filipowicz, Brand New Hat, Steve Howell ANd The Mighty Men, New Dirty Dozen, Waydown Wailers, Another Bump In The Road, Tom Guerra, Goodbye To yesterday, Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty, Tomorrow Night, Keeshea Pratt Band, Easilyå Replaced, Tre...
2018-06-27
2h 01
Main Street Mavericks Radio with Donna Gunter
Troy Howard, Partner at SoTellUs.com On an Online Review System That Gets Reviews for Business Owners in 30 Seconds or Less!
In this episode, Troy Howard, in partnership with his father and brother, Ron and Trevor Howard, at SoTellUs.com, discusses the world's only review platform that lets businesses instantly collect video, audio and written reviews from customers using an app on a smart phone or tablet. The entire review takes 30 seconds or less to collect.Troy noted that every review is verified in seconds by SoTellUs, and if it is a valid review, it is automatically marketed online for the business through their website and social media sites. This new system of automated, verified reviews is changing the...
2017-02-27
37 min
Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
Major Spoilers Podcast #621: Support Your Favorite Thing
This week on the Major Spoielrs Podcast: Supporting your favorite "thing", Star Wars, Star Wars, and more Star Wars. The Fantastic Four trailer arrives, and Sharknado hits Riverdale. Plus reviews of Batman vs. Robin, The Black Hood, Steven Universe, and Chrononauts. Get involved with the Major Spoilers Podcast Network LINK Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Rogue One is a prequel and other Star Wars strangeness LINK
2015-04-22
1h 33
Scores of Scores
The Year 2004
@Thoroughmas ranks his 10 favourite film soundtracks from the year 2004. Tracks played: Mr. Blue Sky, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Electronic Light Orchestra Tell Me Now (What You See), King Arthur - Moya Brennan 10. The Temple of Poseidon, Troy - James Horner 9. Main Title, Hellboy - Marco Beltrami 8. Regarding The Incredibly Deadly Viper, Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events - Thomas Newman 7. He's Back!, Spider-Man 2 - Danny Elfman 6. National Treasure Suite, National Treasure - Trevor Rabin 5. To The Roof, The Bourne Supremacy - John Powell 4. Those We Don't Speak Of, The Village - James Newton Howard 3. Hold The...
2014-08-28
13 min