In this episode of Funny Business, Tim & Ryan are joined by Michael D. Slover, author of the new book The Strategy Wizard. Michael shares his thoughts on small business advertising, being courageous with your marketing, and Malcolm Gladwell’s meatloaf.

The boys talk about the dangers of copyright infringement in marketing messages. Other topics include busted brackets, broken kneecaps, Alan Jackson, the six-second myth, and (much to Ryan’s dismay) the Chicago Cubs.

Fresh off an appearance at Paintball Extravaganza, Tim & Ryan answer some burning questions about hiring a marketing company, blind spots, website improvement, and more. The boys also share highlights from their whirlwind trip to Washington D.C.

Communicating Clearly with Dr. Richard GrantThis may come as a shock, but you and your significant other don’t always communicate clearly with one another.

So, as our Valentine’s gift to you, we spend 18 minutes talking with one of the most brilliant, delightful consulting psychologists in America.

For over thirty years, Dr. Richard Grant has helped couples communicate more thoughtfully and connect more deeply. In addition, he’s trained corporate and government officials in effective communication. He is an expert on Myers-Briggs personality analysis and is a very entertaining speaker.

Dr. Grant has spent decades studying the patterns of psychology that show up over and over again in human relationships. He is a comforting expert when it comes to personality types and their preferences.

In our eighteen minutes together, he’ll enlighten you with the major dualities and differences in various personality characteristics and gives you a wonderful exercise for uncovering the DNA that built your Valentine’s love language.

The Wizard of Ads himself, Roy H. Williams, joins Tim and Ryan on this edition of Funny Business. Roy and the guys talk about AdTalks, a special one-day event for small businesses and not-for-profits on February 26th in Austin, TX. Other topics include green fuzzy Yoda ears, bad sales pitches, and whether or not Tim and Ryan are, indeed, goobers.

Tim and Ryan welcome Brian Sanders to the Funny Business Podcast. In 2017, Brian read 54 books in 52 weeks. We discuss his ambitious project, the leadership lessons he learned, and how he found time to read all those dadgum books.

Happy New Year! It’s time to make New Years resolutions … for your business. Tim and Ryan give you some helpful tips to make 2018 your BEST YEAR EVER!!!*

*Listening to this episode does not guarantee that your year will, indeed, be the best year ever. Tim & Ryan absolve all responsibility for the choices you make concerning (and not limited to) the following: Business dealings, employee satisfaction, customer delight, marketing messages, stock market investments, fashion preference, Netflix recommendations, experimenting with Instant Pot recipes, swiping right, rooting for the Cleveland Browns, or entering competitive eating contests. Plus tax, title, license. See dealer for details. 

You better watch out. Tim and Ryan are coming to town with their list of their favorite Christmasy things. You’re welcome.