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You may have heard the adage, “It takes a village.”  Your business is no different, nobody can do it alone, but you might not realize how much of a lift your business gets when you build a network around you.  Those relationships elevate your business, and pay dividends for years on end.  Mike and Blaine talk about the value of building a network and how to be successful at your professional relationships.

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Mike: Freetail - Soul Doubt

Blaine: Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. - Danger Zone

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You have a great idea, the plan is ready, and you’re nervous.  What do you do next?  The answer is obvious - GO SELL.  Two simple words that scare the heck out of the first time entrepreneur.  Who do I sell to?  What if they say no?  What if nobody buys?  All of these questions have passed through the minds of Mike and Blaine.  Check out their advice on getting that all important first sale.

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Mike: Belching Beaver - Peanut Butter Milk Stout

Blaine: Snake Lake - Sylvan Lake Summer

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You might think you are great at getting the word out about your company until you try to leverage social media.  We are in an age of the 3 second attention span, so you need to know how to catch the eye of the scrolling consumer or be forever lost in the “feed”.  In this episode, Mike and Blaine will share some of their lessons learned while trying to navigate social media campaigns.

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Mike: Alamo Beer - La Vallita Light Lager

Blaine: Narrow Gauge Brewing - Fallen Flag

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You might be the executive, salesperson, admin clerk, and janitor all in the same day when you run a small business. Jumping from role to role keeps you on your toes and requires a ton of patience and focus. Mike and Blaine walk through what it’s like to switch hats multiple times per day. It doesn’t take a big wardrobe, it takes an entrepreneur who's focused on success.

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Mike: Texas Leaguer Brewery - 2 Hopper

Blaine: Seachange Brewery - Tiger Bomb

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 There is a point in time when every business has to make the decision to hire their first employee, expand their team, or play by a different set of rules based on the number of employees.  Hiring people is super important because they become an extension of you, and you have to learn how to build a team that performs as a unit rather than as individuals.  Mike and Blaine talk about the successes and disappointments in hiring over the years.

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Once you are past the initial thrill of starting a business and seeing it start to grow, you have to watch out for “founderitis”.  That’s when the daily grind of operating your businesses starts to become just a routine.  Mike and Blaine talk about how being obsessed with what your doing is the key to maintaining great quality and keeping customers excited.  If you lose your passion for your business, it’s a lot easier to let it go, rather than fight to keep it alive.

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Sometimes that dream account can be a nightmare.  One client could completely absorb your capacity, suck up your cash flow, and hold your business hostage.  In this episode, Mike and Blaine talk about customer concentration problems.  You are as much defined by the opportunities you pass on as the ones you take advantage of.  Understand your business model and how each customer plays a role in your businesses success.

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Mike and Blaine talk about the various businesses they have been a part of and if there was any challenges with putting a name on your business.  It is not as simple as “hanging a shingle”, you have to consider trademarks, social handles, and connection to your service.  Most importantly, can someone quickly figure out what you do from the name you give your business.  You definitely want people to connect the name with the service/good you provide.

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Mike and Blaine explore the differences between starting a company on your own, versus buying an ongoing concern.  What do you need money for?  What was the biggest surprise?  How long did it take to generate revenue and or profit?  When did the concept of cash flow enter your mind?  These are some of the things that listeners want to know when they are taking that first big step. 

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Mike and Blaine describe the purpose of the podcast and explain their decision to leave the safety of a “JOB”, and venture out on their own.  We will explore what was happening in our lives, the things that led up to trying to make the decision, any external factors like family, and the feeling when you quit, then started something new, then the range of emotions until you had confidence in your decision.

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