Badass Business Owners: Tips for Small Businesses Serving their Communities

EPISODE 140 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - [Make More Money Series] – Increasing Your Hourly Income

In today's episode:

In part 1 of our 5 part Making More Money Series, we will discuss how the key to your journey to $100,000 annual take-home pay begins with identifying what your hourly income is and focusing on increasing it.

But before we can get into increasing it, you must figure out what your average hourly income is now and what you need it to be to hit your goals.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 139 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - How Much Money Do You Earn an Hour?

In today's episode, we discuss…

Your Average Wage Per Hour Might Blow Your Mind!!

Have you ever put pen to paper and figured out what you are earning every hour that you are working on your local small business? You might be shocked to learn the answer! I'm going to bet it is nowhere near what you think it is. Today we will discuss how to figure it out and why you want to know. Plus, we will discuss what it probably should be.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 138 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - Why are Cleaning and Landscapers Businesses Disappearing?

In today's episode, we discuss…

How to Keep Your Cleaning or Landscaping Business Strong and in Business

So many folks start a cleaning or landscaping business. The problem is, for everyone that pops up, another one falls off the face of the earth. So why are these businesses so easy to start yet so difficult to maintain? Today I'll offer some insight as to what I see happening.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 137 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - Competing with Out of Area Competitors

In today's episode, we discuss…

Are You Tired of Out of Area Competition Coming into Your Town or City?

Today we will go over a frustration I've had from quite a few people lately. They hate the fact that their community is using a high number of out of area competition. They are frustrated that folks don't use local businesses. Let's discuss why this happens and what you can do to increase your piece of the pie.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 136 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - When #2 Gets Their Shot at Being #1

In today's episode, we discuss…

Why you want to set yourself up to be to be your potential customers/clients #2 choice. The thing to remember is, everyone's #2 will eventually get their shot at being #1. So, it is important that you set yourself up to be ready when it comes to your turn to show why you should be their #1 choice for your services or products.

Being the backup choice can be very profitable for your growing business.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 135 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - Dealing with a Good Employee Doing Bad Things

How to Handle an Employee Costing You Sales & Profits!

In today's episode, we discuss…

A question that I got from a small business owner, Kim, who has an employee that knows her business well, but customers either love her or hate her. This employee is hurting the business's brand and worse… Causing lost sales and profit! I get passionate in this one, as I really feel our people represent out businesses and can make or break us.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 134 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - 4 Must Have Goals for the New Year

In today's episode, we discuss…

Start the New Year Off with these 4 Major Goals to Have Massive Growth in Your Local Small Business

Getting a jump on the new year is critical. So, the best time to start is right now! Now, the key is picking the right goals to focus on. I personally recommend you focus on these four areas.

I want these to be stretch goals. Tough to achieve yet doable if you focus hard on them. Here are the areas I want you to come up with a goal on and in the episode we will discuss further why they are important.

1. A Sales Goal
2. A Profit Goal
3. A Process You Will Improve to Make a Major Impact in Your Business
4. A Personal / Business Goal

Plus, don't forget a solid gameplan!

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 133 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip - YouTube & Email - Two Tools for Your Business Toolbox

In today's episode, we discuss…

Today we answer two questions that involve both Youtube and Email. Both business owners were wondering if these are great tools for local small business owners to use as part of their marketing plans. Both can be great additions to your toolbox if used right.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip Stop Making Excuses for Your Business Challenges

In today's episode, we discuss…

We will rip a band-aid off and give some tough love. Way too many of you are making excuses for why your business is suffering. It's the weather, it's my location, my people suck the customer suck and on and on. Well no more! Today the excuses stop and attacking the problem begins!

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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 131 of The Local Small Business Coach Podcast

Today's Tip: What to Look for When Buying a Local Small Business

In today's episode, we discuss…

Are you thinking of expanding your business by purchasing another local small business? This can be a great way to scale your business. Let's Discuss What You Should Look For if You are Thinking of Purchasing an Existing Local Small Business.

When I purchased an existing local small business back in 2008, I dove in deep into several areas. I'll share those with you today. Buying an established business can be a great way to grow the business, but only if you are smart about your purchase. Let's discuss what to look for.

Let's discuss

Thanks for listening!

HELPFUL LINKS

Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com

Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at [email protected]

Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners: TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com

Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

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

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

My Recommended Bookkeeping Program for Local Small Business Owners: Freshbooks Link

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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