Today we talk with Jarod Spiewak of Blue Dog Media about using systems, automization, customizing strategies, and the mindset of continuous improvement. These processes build efficiency, helping you finish more work and get your company's marketing published in less time, ultimately saving you time and money. We discuss some of the systems we both use and relish in the benefits systemizing brings.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Today we talk about managing your growing business with Dr. Josh Funk, CEO and founder of Rehab2Perform, a local Maryland Physical Therapy and Wellness Center. We discuss the strategies Dr. Funk uses to continue to grow his business. Dr. Funk shares the importance of intentional inclusivity, creating autonomy, decentralized leadership to taking ownership and his take on being greater than yesterday.

We discuss the importance of empowering your staff, having your clients and staff reach their goals by using measurable goals and building on routines. The goal of his business is to be at the forefront of their communities through innovation, progressive business operations, strategic growth and clinical excellence.

They just announced their Inc. 2020 Award for Best Work-Places.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Knee pain is a common problem and many are susceptible to it. Suffering with knee pain for years before taking steps to address your knee pain is not necessary. Renee Moten, The Knee Keeper joins us today sharing that you can recover. Renee discusses what causes knee pain, how to spot it early, and how to prevent the pain using a holistic approach.

With a focus on relieving knee pain, Renee developed a six step system to help heal your knee pain. She addresses the importance of releasing toxicity after knee surgery and breaks down the chronic knee pain cycle to help you get back to living a fully mobile life.

You may explore more or make an appointment with Renee by visiting her website, Functional Fitness, Knee Pain Relief. Also, please check out Renee's Book: Knee Pain Recipe.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Join us as we talk about the importance of caregivers, what hiring a caregiver for your senior aged family can do for you and how to avoid caregivers' burnout. Today, we talk with Winsome Brown of Lean On Dee Senior Care Advocates.

Winsome speaks from personal experience as she and her sister became the caregivers for their mother. Winsome and her sister created Lean On Dee as a result and are experts on senior care advocacy. They help people through the process of making life-altering decisions and honoring their loved ones with planning and preparedness. It is important to have valuable resources when family roles change. It can be very rewarding to take care of your parents or a loved one and, Lean On Dee is there to answer the questions and provide help.

Winsome shares services they provide and you should look for in choosing senior caregiving services. Their company provides peace of mind for you and your seniors through wellness visits, doctors' appointments, resources, education, companionship and, more. Winsome shares food for thought on what you need to prepare and look for when deciding to add senior caregiving to your life or the life of a loved one.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses book publishing for entrepreneurs and how to get started writing a book with, Michelle Vandepas, co-owner of GracePoint Publishing. Michelle identifies the two types of writers and says, it's time to write your book if you think you might want to write. Think you want to write a book, start with writing some notes as if you were writing the back cover of a book. This process takes your thoughts and narrows them down to a paragraph. Now, you have a concentrated, focus a collaborative publishing company may be able to assist you being made into a book.

Michelle walks us through what a publisher does from start to finish and how to avoid common first-time author mistakes. GracePoint Publishing is a Collaborative Publishing company that has book coaches and processes to help you get your book published and in the reader's hands.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Have you heard about the Lean Out Method, for leveling up your business? Join us as we talk with Crista Grasso of the Lean Out Method, about using her method to build clarity, focus and taking your business to the next level.

In business, you want sustainable success. The Hustle has you working harder instead of smarter, and is not sustainable. Crista says it is necessary to look more holistically and broadly at the lifestyle you want then, fit your business into this. The Lean Out Method helps develop your clear vision and set your longterm and near-term goals.

Join in this enlightening conversation to learn how to be more effective and boost productivity.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Join me as I talk with investment Advisor John Stoj, of Verbatim Financial about how he went from a high power finance career to sushi and back to finance. We discuss John's process and his analytical approach of how he started Rold Rite Sushi, experienced success, sold the business and then, created his own finance business.

John was frustrated and tired of someone else affecting his business and spent a year and a half researching and studying what need he could meet. He put his analytic mind to good use and came up with the process of- Starting With an Exit Plan for Your Business. You build it, grow it and then, sell it. It's vital to answer the question- how long do you want to run your business and what happens when it ends.

As a financial advisor, John stresses the importance of paying attention to the difference between fixed and variable costs and shares these differences with us. John helps his clients stop wasting time and money. He looks at his business today, as a lifestyle business, allowing him to balance work and life.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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When's the last time you assessed your communication skills for your business and yourself? Bill Kurzeja of Professional Success South joins us today, sharing the art of communication, confidence and salesmanship. Bill brings awareness to the art of communication and being aware of what is happening around you. Confidence, communication and selling yourself are vital to the success of your business and promoting oneself.

There are telltale signs you or your organization could benefit from consulting with Bill. Does your company have a high turnover rate, are you losing clients, are there disturbances internally or, maybe you have a gut feeling. They work with your business to develop a communication plan by first evaluating, then assessing and follows up with accountability.

Bill says to live in the moment and pay attention.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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Today, we discuss Marketing Pathways, Marketing Plans, and the importance of consistency and frequency with Alex Fakeri of, MOJO Creative Digital. Alex and Ann discuss why you have to do more than build it and they will come. You have to resonate with people and you can't be afraid to take chances. These two have collaborated and networked to boost local small businesses to spread the message of becoming creative and getting your message out there, with us as the experts. Action is required and as business owners, you need to be engaged and take action with your marketing campaign.

Additionally, Alex shares his social responsibility for how he is active in the community and gives back as a wounded veteran.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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What is your Market Reality and Brand Promise? Damion Lupo joins me today to share his wisdom. We delve into the pain points and how you know the market needs or cares about what you have to offer. Damion shares these valuable topics from his book, Unicornomics.

Join us and discover what mentoring is really about. Damion asks how much do you trust yourself and are you ready to do the work? We discuss Brand Promise and why it needs to be consistent throughout your organization plus, other essential ways to take the opportunity to reinvent yourself.

The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.

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