Many times, fluctuations with customers and vendors gets down to one issue; you're not easy to do business with!  Lots of elements can contribute to this but the main one is, how the owner/ manager views the relationship with customers and vendors.

In this episode of the Business Wingmen Show, Steve Smith and Travis Smith discuss how this happens and what to do to keep the people you worked so hard to get.

It's a sure bet that starting a business will include making mistakes.  Everyone makes mistakes but you don't need to repeat other business owner's blunders.  In this episode, we outline 8 mistakes that new business owners make and what you can do to avoid them.  Join your Business Wingmen Show hosts- Steve Smith & Travis Smith to learn what these success limiting mistakes are and what to do to avoid them.

We credit the source of this episode's topic to Effe Towers for providing their article titled, Top 8 Mistakes Business Owners Make: #3 is Killing More Businesses Now Than Ever!

What inspires you?  Is it a friend, a co-worker or a role model you look up to?  For us, it's quotes from famous business professionals who capture the essence of what is most important to remember.

In this episode of the Business Wingmen Show, Steve Smith & Travis Smith share their most meaning quotes and talk about the people who originated them.  Listen in, you'll thank us later!

How do you work with people you don't like?  Do you fight with them?  Do you ghost them?  What if you both are responsible for producing the same results.  It's a problem that causes many employees (and managers) undue stress.  Do you have to live with someone you don't like working in your area or being part of your team?  Yes and no!  Listen to today's Business Wingmen podcast and learn how to work with someone you don't like.  You'll be glad you did!

Many people can't say No, even when they know they should.  Lack of confidence, not wanting to hurt other's feelings and a desire to please all play a role.  There is, however, a way to say No, and be respected for it.  Listen in and learn how.

Hiring the right sales person for your company requires knowing who will fit best with your culture and process.  New sales hires canturn out way more successful with the proper onboarding and orientation.  Listen in and learn how.

How do you bounce back when your career takes a wrong turn? A layoff, a demotion, or a firing can all create a sense of fear and a lack of confidence.  But careers are a journey so at some point, everyone runs into a setback.  Today's Business Wingmen Show episode focuses on the things you should do to get back into the game and headed in the right career direction.

One of the best ways to effectively manage a team is by providing feedback.  Employees want it but many managers avoid giving it.  Direction, evaluation, and skill building all require regular feedback.  If you have been avoiding or struggling to give feedback in a confident, genuine manner, this episode is for you.

When is the best time for companies to invest in professional development for new hires or recently promoted individuals?  Most wait for problems to surface.  We think a more proactive approach is better.

At some point, you may find yourself in a huge mess of your own making.  Despite your best planning and decision making, the Shit has hit the fan.  What do you do to salvage whatever is going down while making sure you survive the entire nightmare.

In this episode of the Business Wingmen Podcast, your co-hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith recall their own hire raising misfortunes and suggest ways of getting through and moving on.