Business Growth Accelerator

Business Growth Accelerator

Download on the App Store

Business Growth Accelerator episodes

  • 11 | Hiring process expert reveals 5 critical components for long term hiring success with Dan Smolen

    Hiring the right people is one of the most critical factors in the success of any organization.
     
    Dan Smolen
    has been a recruiter (head hunter) for 20 years. In the past 2 years, he has been focusing on helping people do more meaningful work. In other words serving the (people seeking work, rather than the employers.

    A detailed article summarizing this interview and adds additional information from other sources, and also includes all the show notes can be found here.

    Dan's long and unique experience makes him an expert in the hiring process. Meaning, he knows how to hire people who will be successful and engaged in their new roles. Hence, benefiting the company and the employee.

    Dan shares the best practices for a successful hiring process. It is a detailed overview that can change the way to hire and help you find the right talent. 
    Towards the end of the interview, we also discuss the long term impact of the coronavirus, and how it will accelerate changes that millennials are already driving in the workforce. 

    This Interview is a part of the e-tribe podcast series. The series is based on interviews with experts in entrepreneurship, business, and tech. The guests share invaluable information that can help other entrepreneurs and business professionals be more successful and happier.




    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    34 min
  • 10 | How do successful companies create products people love to use?
    Creating habits around your product or service provide huge value and important competitive advantage. Companies like Google, Facebook, Slack, Twitter, all use this model. 
     
    Nir Eyal is the author of the best selling business book called Hooked - How to build habit-forming products. The book is considered a "must-read" in many silicon valley companies.
    In this interview Nir shares the 4 steps of the Hooked model:

    • Triggers (external and later internal)
    • Action
    • Variable reward
    • Investment
    Together we review how different types of companies (online B2B, Online B2C, and a brick and mortar local business) can implement the Hooked model and enjoy its benefits.
    If you want to learn some of the secrets of the most successful companies out there - this interview is for you.

    A detailed article summarizing this interview and adds additional information from other sources, and also includes all the show notes can be found here.

    About Nir Eyal
    Nir Eyal is Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and he is considered a world expert on behavioral design. For those of you who do not know Nir, maybe you know about Hooked. Hooked is a yellow book that is in the MUST READ section of the library in every company in silicon valley. Nir is also the author of In-distract-ible (spelled with an I and an A, from the word distract). He sold two tech companies, and also taught at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Design School. This means to us common people, he has a deep understanding of what makes us all tick, and he teaches companies and individuals how to leverage this knowledge to achieve better business results and a better life.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    56 min
  • 9 | How to work in something that you are passionate about? 6 life changing tips from people who mastered it.

    If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life" (Marc Anthony).

    While I do not totally agree with this statement, I do believe that working and making a living from something that you are passionate about has many benefits. But how do people get to a situation that they have a passion for their work?

    It is a journey, with clear steps. If you want to get there (and most people should) listen to this fascinating conversation. Remo Eyal and I share the steps one needs to take in order to get to a situation in which your day job is aligned with your passion.

    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.




    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    40 min
  • 8 | How one small business went from almost bankrupt to a cash machine - the owner shares his secrets
    Almost every small business owner knows the feeling - you are working very hard 24/7, and you can barely pay the bills.

    Fitness Experts was in the same situation. However, by using strategic thinking, Rich Hakman, the owner, was able to turn it around. He actually did a lot more than just turning it around. They are now charging the clients a lot more money.

    They are collecting the money up-front. and they are extending the relationship with their clients and hence their Lifetime Value (LTV). Sounds impossible? I thought so too.

    This amazing interview covers what they did and how they did it. If you are in a small business, aspiring to open one, or just want to learn solid business know-how, you do not want to miss this interview.

    Get the detailed show notes here




    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    36 min
  • 7 | Online marketing strategies for local business – The 6 steps definitive guide to growing your business
    Interested in lead generation strategies? Want to know how to grow the customer base to a local business using Facebook ads? wondering what are the best online marketing tools for a small business right now? DO NOT MISS THIS INTERVIEW. In this interview, we go over the entire lead generation process. Ariana Hakman is sharing how they changed the business model of their business and added online marketing to completely turn the business around.

    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.
    In the interview we cover:

    • The best lead generation channel for local businesses today
    • How to set up lead generation strategies
      • How to grab people’s attention
      • What to include in your ad copy
      • How to design a lead generation landing page
    • How to leverage your thank you page to get the leads from the online lead generation process to meet with you in the real world. 
    • What lead nurturing strategies you should use
    • And even which lead generation tools and online marketing tools to use in every step of the way.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    35 min
  • 6 | The BIG lie of small Business
    How to grow your small business and reduce its chances of failing - actionable steps on how to get there, are the conclusion of this episode. We start by reviewing what online research would show as the top reason for why small businesses fail.

    Then, we share real statistical information about small businesses in the US. We review important facts that impact many small businesses. Then we share what are the real issues which cause small businesses to fail. The end of the episode shares specific actions an entrepreneur can take to grow the business and reduce its chances of failing.

    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    27 min
  • 5 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 101 - the ultimate guide for understanding M&A
    If you are an entrepreneur or a senior manager in a business, the thought of “can I sell my business?” or “how to sell my business?” has most likely crossed your mind. In this interview, we answer many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) questions, such as - what are the 10 steps of an M&A process? how can you start preparing today for a future M&A transaction? How to calculate your company's valuation? What can you do today, in order to increase the valuation of your business in the future?
     
    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.

    Jon Molayem is the CEO and the founder of Acquivest, an M&A consultancy company from Florida. In this interview, he shares his vast knowledge on M&A. This is your opportunity to learn about a topic that is overlooked in too many businesses which causes them to leave a lot of money on the table.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    34 min
  • 4 | Digital marketing in a small business - how to achieve great results with limited resources
    Digital marketing is super competitive in any industry today. Digital marketing covers such a wide range of aspects and needs, which makes it very hard to do it right.

    It becomes a lot harder when you are in charge of digital marketing in a small business with limited resources. And yet, David Yitzhaki and his small digital marketing team pushed Bookaway to a x4 YOY (Year Over Year) growth in 2019. How did they do it? In this interview, David gives a few practical tips which any marketer or manager can implement.

    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    25 min
  • 3 | 5 tips for Product development in a startup with limited resources (2020)

    Starting a startup company and developing a new technology product is a challenging task. There are so many things to consider, and there are always serious time and budget constraints. Omer Chehmer, is a seasoned product manager who left a senior product management position to join a startup. He is sharing challenges and solutions for new product development with limited resources.
      
    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    32 min
  • 2 | Starting a business – 6 tips for success from a serial founder of successful startups - with Nadav Solomon
    Starting a new business is tough. Growing a business is tough. Nadav Solomon is a serial entrepreneur and is the founder and COO of Tabit. Tabit is an Israeli startup that provides a 360 degrees restaurant management solution.

    In the interview, Nadav shares what he sees as key elements that you must have in order to build a successful company.

    Read a detailed article on this topic that integrates the show notes with many additional resources.



    Hi, It's Isar the host of the Business Growth Accelerator Podcast
    I am passionate about growing businesses and helping CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs become more successful. I am also passionate about relationship building, community creation for businesses, and value creation through content. 
    I would love it if you connect with me on LinkedIn. Drop me a DM, and LMK you listened to the podcast, what you think and what topics you would like me to cover 🙏

    24 min

About Business Growth Accelerator

From the publisher's feed

Growing a business is tough, and on this podcast, you will get practical tips, systems, processes, and mindsets from experts that can help you grow faster and with less pain.My personal business…