Badass Business Owners: Tips for Small Businesses Serving their Communities

EPISODE 180 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

You MUST Focus on Your Pipeline to Level Off Your Sales Swings

In today's episode:

If you are like many local small business owners, your business seems to go on a roller coaster of highs and lows. You are either scrambling to stay on top of everything or you are scrambling to find the next sale. So how do you level out these swings? What causes them? The key is how you handle your pipeline. How you handle your 3 buckets: Past Customer, Current Customers & Future Customers. Today we will dive in and discuss why you can't seem to get off this roller coaster of sales.

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 179 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

What Are KPIs and Why Are They Important to You?

In today's episode:

Have you ever been listening to a conversation either in person or maybe on a podcast and the term KPI has come up? Folks keep talking about these KPIs and you know it has to do with business, but you just can't seem to tell if it is something you need to worry about or if this term even pertains to you. Let's talk about KPIs and why, yes, you definitely want to know what these mean.

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 178 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Leaving Your Customers Better Than You Found Them

In today's episode:

Our customers/clients reach out to us to solve a pain. They don't call us to make their day or life worse. They don't call us to leave a mess, break stuff or tick them off. Your goal is to leave them better than you found them. When you are done with them, they should be happy, the job should be clean, the pain solved and their attitude is one of telling the community what a great experience they had with you and your business.

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

Build a Website with BlueHost

Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 177 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Are You Suffering from Monkey Mind?

In today's episode:

Are Your Thoughts About Money Holding Your Back from Great Financial Rewards? Do you have family that makes less money than you do? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about how much money you make? Or maybe you can't see yourself making $100,000 in take home pay? We grow up hearing all kinds of sayings about money and most of them hold us back. You might not even realize that you are capping your annual income levels due to these limiting beliefs. Let's discuss how you can break through to new levels!

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 176 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Are You Suffering from Monkey Mind?

In today's episode:

Have a Million Ideas Running Through Your Head? Not sure where to start? Feeling paralyzed as to what to do next? When we suffer from Monkey Mind, we tend to be less productive and when we do work on stuff, we often times work on the wrong things. Today we will discuss how to control all those ideas and how to organize your thoughts and work on the stuff that matters. Monkey Mind is a great asset to have as long as you know how to use it to grow your business the right way.

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 175 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Should You Be Answering the Phone After Hours?

In today's episode:

When Do You Draw the Line Between Business and Personal Time? One of the challenges we have as small business owners is whether or not to answer the phone calls or emails that come after hours. Is it worth the risk of losing business? In today's episode, we will discuss the pros and cons of this decision as well as discuss some other options that you might have to ensure you don't lose that business!

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• Don't Forget to Check Out The PROFIT FIRST BOOK!
• My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link
• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 174 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Building a Business and Working Full Time

In today's episode:

How Do You Grow Your Business While Working Full-Time? Dan recently started his handyman business and is looking for some tips on growing his business while working a full-time job. We will discuss some tips that will work with other local small business owners trying to build theirs with a limited amount of time. Plus, I'll share what I'm going through right now as I build my side hustle.

Thanks for Listening,

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!
• Leave a Question for the Show: Ask a Question
• Website/Training Materials
• Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info
• Get Your FREE eBook -8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business
• Get your free Business Health Check PDF

Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

• DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

• Build a Website with BlueHost
• Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

EPISODE 173 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Knowing these 7 Business Terms & Numbers are the Difference Between Being an Employee and a CEO

In today's episode:

If you are serious about your business, you must know what these 7 business terms & numbers mean and how to find them. They are the difference between being an employee and a CEO of your business. Not to mention, there is so much great information hidden in them to take your business to the next level! You can find all kinds of sales and profit opportunities hidden within them.

Let's dive in and talk about…

• Sales / Revenue – Top Line Sales
• Costs of Goods Sold (COGS) – Costs to Produce the Product or Service
• Gross Profits – Sales minus your COGS
• Expenses – All other costs of doing business
• Net Income / Profit – Gross Profits Minus Expenses
• Gross Profit Margin – The percentage of profit made after taking out costs
• Net Profit Margin – Profit percentage after all costs taken out

Numbers don't have to be scary if you know what they mean

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!

Website/Training Materials: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info

Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business

Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: Training Center

Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected]

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

Build a Website with BlueHost

Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

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EPISODE 172 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Are You on Track for Your Annual Sales and Profit Goals?

In today's episode:

As we get to the end of the quarter, it is time to step back and evaluate how you are doing on your annual sales and profit goals. Tracking by quarter is the key to hitting the target at the end of the year. Have no idea? Then you must listen to get some motivation and direction on this critical piece of being the CEO of your business!

You are a badass local small business who needs realize how important this piece of your business is. You wouldn't just get in your car and drive to a place you have never been without a plan, the same thing with your business!

Let's take a look at how you use the quarter's results to earn even more!

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!

Website/Training Materials: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info

Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business

Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: Training Center

Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected]

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

Build a Website with BlueHost

Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

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EPISODE 171 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Learning to Say No to Business and Others

In today's episode:

When a client or customer doesn't pay, you are often left wondering what is the best way to collect your money? There are a lot of options, should you sue, walk away, or is there a better option? Honestly, it will depend on how it happened, how much is owed and how much time and energy you want to invest. Not to mention, chasing down payments can weigh heavy on your attitude, and in a negative way. The most important thing is what you can learn from the experience.

Thanks for listening!

Tammy

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The Local Small Business Coach Podcast is for Local Small Business Owners who are tired of living job to job and want to get to $100,000 in take-home pay. Each episode we discuss how to increase your profits, boost your sales, improve your processes and develop stronger teams.

HELPFUL LINKS

Join the Badass Local Small Business Owners Facebook Group!

Website/Training Materials: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Become a Founding Member of Our Upcoming Membership Site – Click for More Info

Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business

Get your free Business Health Check PDF at LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com/businesshealthcheck

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: Training Center

Have an Idea for a Show or Have a Question? Email me at [email protected]

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PROFIT FIRST BOOK!

Follow Me on Twitter @tadams4u

AFFILIATE LINKS

Build a Website with BlueHost

Get a FREE Audiobook! Take your Business Books on the Road with You! CLICK to GET YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK

WHO THIS PODCAST 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

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