The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson

How Small Businesses Solve Real-World Problems with Jim Beach


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In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Jim Beach to explore various facets of entrepreneurship. Jim discusses the role of creativity, risk, and passion in building a business and shares his insights on the impact of ChatGPT on business productivity. The conversation also delves into his radio show and media presence, highlighting top mistakes made by new entrepreneurs. Jim introduces his new book, "The Real Environmentalist," and discusses responsible entrepreneurship concerning environmental issues. He concludes by sharing the best business advice he has received.

Jim Beach, a nationally syndicated radio host of School for Start-ups, heard on over 80 AM/FM stations, five days a week. His show won the SBA Media Award—the first radio show/podcast to do so. In 2024, Microsoft/MSN named him one of the top ten speakers to watch. A four-time author, Jim founded his first company at 24 and scaled it to $12M in revenue, 700 employees, across 39 states and three countries. He taught entrepreneurship at Georgia State for nine years, ranking #1 in the business school, and CNN dubbed him “the Simon Cowell of small business.” He’s also the author of the brand-new book, The Real Environmentalist. For more information: https://www.jimbeach.com

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Jim Beach
(5:00) Jim Beach on Entrepreneurship: Creativity, Risk, and Passion
(10:33) Impact of ChatGPT on Business Productivity
(11:06) Jim Beach's Radio Show and Media Presence
(15:18) Top Mistakes of New Entrepreneurs
(17:22) Jim Beach's New Book: "The Real Environmentalist"
(20:34) Responsible Entrepreneurship and Environmental Issues
(24:59) Best Business Advice Received by Jim Beach
(26:19) Sponsor: Sales Accelerator Boot Camp
(27:28) Closing Remarks and Outro
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