Badass Business Owners: Tips for Small Businesses Serving their Communities

How to Prepare for a $15 Minimum Wage

The $15 minimum wage will be a reality at some point over the few years. It isn't a matter of if, but rather when. As a business owner, don't make it political. Start thinking now about what you can do to prepare. We will walk through some ways to tackle the change, so you are ready and ahead of the game.

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

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RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

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FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

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COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

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Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

What Profit Stage is Your Business In?

Previously we have discussed the 6 stages of a small business. But how does Profitability tie into it? Can you be running a $500,000 business yet still be stuck in the struggling stage? YES! Let's discuss where you are from a profit standpoint and what stage you are probably in and what it will take to get you into the next stage of your business and start making more profit!

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

How Does Your Customer See Your Business?

When Was the Last Time You Saw Your Business Through Your Customer's Point of View? It is always a great practice to do this several times a year. Let's take a look at some examples and how they can help your business improve.

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

3 Levels of a Business Owner's Pay – Know Your Value

Let's have an honest conversation about what business owners pay themselves. The reality is, there are way too many business owners who haven't taken money out of their business in years. Then there are others who are just glorified employees and finally, we have the ultimate goal, the money you pay yourself as a business owner.

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

Have You Looked Yet? | How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business?

So, How Did You Finish Financially Last Year in Your Business? Have you looked yet? Could you tell me what your COGS were? Or maybe what your expenses ran? How about profits? Would you be able to know that you ran a 30% profit line? Let's discuss…

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

Have You Set Up Your Google Business Page Yet?

When you need to find a business, if you are like most folks, you turn to "Google". When someone looks for someone that can solve a pain point that you have a solution for, will you show up? Not if you haven't even claimed your business on Google. Let's discuss why you need to claim your Google business page but also what you will want to do to ensure that your business has a shot of popping up when your customers are looking for you! You Must Claim Your Business on the Internet!

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

Payroll is Your #1 Controllable Expense

If you have employees, then Payroll is your #1 controllable expense. Why do you think so many companies start to "layoff" folks when times get tough? It is the easiest way to make a quick impact. But this isn't how I want you to run your business. Let's discuss how you can get more out of your payroll dollars.

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

Transitioning the Point of Contact in a Business

As your business grows, you will begin to transition out of the role of the primary contact for everything to do with the business. Maybe you will have someone in charge of scheduling or answering the phones. Maybe you will want folks to deal with your crew leader directly or the employee sent to their home. But how do you keep the customer from always feeling they need to speak to you directly?

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

You get paid as both an employee in your business as well as a business owner. Too many folks assume all the money they make is as a business owner. That is not the case. You will make different business decisions if you do this one simple exercise we go over in this episode. HINT: Employee Wage is NOT Business Profit! You Might Not Be as Profitable as You Think!

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!

Real Estate Agents are some of the most prolific referral partners out there. They are referring to local businesses daily and you want to be one of these businesses! Think about it, they refer businesses to get a home ready to sell, they refer to their buyers for the projects they plan to do, and they refer folks to fix the items that flag on inspection. And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Take a listen to learn more about how a Realtor can become a money tree for your business!

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The Badass Business Owner Podcast is for Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job but want to grow their personal income. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

Watch Free Training on the YouTube Channel – BABO: Training for Local Small Business Owners

~~~

RECOMMENDED VIDEOS

** 6 Stages of a Small Business

** How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

** Knowing Your Business Numbers

~~~

FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

** 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income

** eGuide to Reading a Profit & Loss Statement

** Start Up Guide for Starting a Business

~~~

COURSES

*** Understanding Your Business Numbers

*** Start a Local Small Business

~~~

Two Books All Local Small Business Owners Should Read: eMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber & Profits First by Mike Michalowicz (affiliate links but no extra cost to you)

**Local Small Business Owners are the Backbone of All of Our Communities!

WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen, medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams. Those who want to know their business numbers better!