Open For Business

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Open for Business is all about who, what, when, where and WHY of entrepreneurs and successfully running a business today, in Connecticut, and beyond. Hosts Tom Russo and Ken Cook talk to the people in... more

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How many episodes does Open For Business have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

Open For Business episodes:

November 10, 2015 OFB006 - Jessica Humphreys is here to help us build a meaningful social media presence for our business, startup or side-gig!

In this episode of the Open for Business
podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming Jessica Humphreys, founder of Social
Concepts Consulting! Jessica helps businesses build a meaningful social media
presence and engage with their customers. Perhaps
you’ve already started up social media profiles but they don’t seem to be going
anywhere? Or perhaps you simply have no idea where to start? Millions of people
around the world are using social media networks on a daily basis which is why
it’s important to connect your business to the social network. Not only can
your business attract new customers through the networks but they also provide
a great platform to build relationships and interact with your customers. This
is where Social Concepts can help YOU!

Let’s
tune in to get the background on how Jessica started Social Concepts and what
it can do to help us out!

TOP
LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
It’s ok to be unsure of what you want to do when you
grow up!

2.
Finding the solution to a problem is another way of
generating a business idea.

3.
Surround yourself with partnerships that will support
and help you grow your business and brand

4.
Yesterday’s fears could become tomorrows strengths!
Believe in yourself!

EPISODE
TIMELINE:

00:01 – Top
of the show

00:55 –
Time for a virtual high five!

01:05 –
Let’s check in! How are you going?

02:36 –
Jessica Humphreys, founder of Social Concepts Consulting

04:23 –
What type of things that Jessica is passionate about

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39min
November 03, 2015 OFB005 - This Texas-born Aussie musician shares his story on how putting yourself out there and living your passion is the secret to success!

In
this episode of the Open for Business podcast we have a very special guest who
has grown his own business, career and lifestyle by using a positive mindset
and his beloved guitar. Tyler Hudson was born and raised in Texas before moving
out to Australia when he was just 18. He has built his career around his
passion for music and achieved great levels of success, along with marrying the
love of his life and together they have created a lifestyle for themselves and
their family. Tyler now plays in the local pubs, at festivals and weddings and
has made the Top 24 on X Factor in 2013. Not that he could mention at the time
of recording but he also made it back to X Factor in 2015! He has also released
his own EP (now available on iTunes).

Listen
in to hear just how Tyler has built his personal brand as a professional
musician in a crowded space and what his secrets are to standing out and being
successful, not just with a music career but any career you might choose!

TOP
LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
You have to put yourself out there! Take a risk, what’s
the worst that will happen?

2.
Great things happen outside your comfort zone! It’s
where the magic’s at!

3.
Protect your passion and built on it! Do what makes
you happy and built your life around it!

EPISODE
TIMELINE:

00:01 - Top of the show
00:50 - It’s another big show this week! What did you think of Episode 004?
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41min
October 27, 2015 OFB004 - James Tew talks all things entrepreneur, podcasting and building your own business!

In
this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are talking to a 27-year-old dad of four girls who is on
a mission for success. James Tew is here to help entrepreneurs build
relationships and grow the strength, courage & confidence to build their
brand. He share’s inspiration and actionable advice three times a
week on his YouTube channel and one blog post a week on his website.

We
are going to dig deep in to James’s journey from a full time employee in the
Royal Australian Navy to a full time entrepreneur! We talk about his podcast
and how anyone can start a podcast of their own and what it will cost you to
get started! The we discuss social media platforms and live streaming apps like
Periscope and Meerkat. We also discuss different ways in which young people can
tackle employment issues or just start turning their passion into a profit! James
also has an AMAZING OFFER in this episode for two lucky listeners! Tune in or
you will miss out!

TOP
LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
Determine your ‘why’ and be committed to it! The
results will follow!
2.
Podcasting is your own marketing and broadcasting
medium, tailored to you!
3.
Give quality content and advice away to help grown
your brand or business
4.
Figure out want your audience, followers or customers
need and give it to them!5. Persistence is key to success! Stick it out through to
tough times!

EPISODE
TIMELINE:

00:01 – Top
of the show

00:50 –
What we do at Open for Business HG

01:07 –
Introducing this weeks guest!

02:09 – I will
be reading out the reviews for the podcast from iTunes at the end of the show!

...more
49min
October 19, 2015 OFB003 - How this young business owner went from finishing school to running a myotherapy clinic in just over 3 years!

In
this week's episode of the Open for Business podcast, we are talking to a young
small business owner who was working towards dentistry as a career option after
leaving school but decided it wasn’t for her. A couple of years on, she now
owns and operates her own Myotherapy clinic and is building a thriving small business
while creating a career by doing something she is passionate about! Tune in to
find out just how she did it and why its also just as possible for you!

TOP
LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
Where there’s a will,
there’s a way! – Don’t make it excuses on why you can’t do something, give it a go!
2.
Get some hands on
experience to increase your skills, knowledge and increase your motivation!
3.
Focus on the 1%ers
that will make you stand out to your customers and build a lasting relationship!
4.
Age is rarely a
barrier! – refer to top learning number 1!

EPISODE
TIMELINE:

00:01 –
What’s on this episode?

00:31 –
Welcome back to the podcast!

00:45 – A
quick check-in to see how your doing?

01:25 –
Introducing today’s guest

02:00 –
Jacqui shares her story, staring with how she first worked as a dentist
assistance

04:01 – What
happened when Jacqui decided dentistry was not for her

05:58 –
What type of study is required to become a myotherapist

...more
36min
October 12, 2015 OFB002 - Listen in to my very first interview with a small business owner who is my business mentor, my boss and my dad!

In
this week's episode of the Open for Business podcast we are winding back the
clock to the middle of 2014 when I recorded my first ever podcast interview.

We
get the background on a small business directed by my business mentor, my boss
& my dad!

I
recorded this interview while we sat in my car using nothing but a lapel
microphone plugged into my iPhone! The idea of this interview was to get the
story on the family business to use in our marketing, but I want to share the
interview with you to provide some motivation in that anyone... yes,
anyone...can start a podcast of their own right now! Plus, Gerard (my old man),
shares some great insights into running a successful small business!

TOP
LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
Produce a product of good quality!
2.
Earn more than you spend!
3.
Always look to improve and evolve your business4. Find a mentor that you can learn from and bounce ideas
off!

EPISODE
TIMELINE:

00:01 – Top
of the show

00:39 –
Welcome back to the podcast!

02:30 –
What is Open for Business about?

05:29 –
Introducing today’s guest

06:45 –
Start of the interview with Gerard Murphy from Broken River Ingredients

24:39 – My
top learning’s from the interview

RESOURCES
AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Pat Flynn – Smart Passive Income

Chris Ducker – Youpreneur.com
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30min
July 22, 2015 OFB 72 | Joe Zwiebel | Selling to Flat Organizational Charts
We talk with Joe Zwiebel, President of New England Business Media., about:
What is a flat business org chart?
Why is flat better for selling?
And we role play with Joe Zwiebel selling US on advertising with his online publications.
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37min
July 07, 2015 OFB001 - Introduction to Open for Business - ‘The Pilot’
SHOW NOTES: Welcome to the very first episode of the Open for Business podcast!
I am your host Anthony Murphy and in today's 'pilot' episode I say g'day and tell you a little about myself and what the show is all about!
If you are a young person struggling to get a job, already have a job but one your not passionate about or perhaps your a budding entrepreneur, maybe your looking to develop an online business of your own or maybe your thinking about building a startup, well...this is the show for you! We will be talking all things startups, small business and building your career and brand through helpful content and success stories shared by other business owners at a grassroots level!
Links to the experts mentioned in this episode:
Tim Reid 'Small Business Big Marketing' - www.smallbusinessbigmarketing.com

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11min
June 17, 2015 OFB 71 | Models Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Issue: Your business model is about how you make money.
Rules: Sell products - gross margins rule the day

Sell personal services - hourly optimization is key

Sell knowledge - licensing and distribution matter

Solve a need - Uber has no cars; Alibaba has no inventory
Actions: Answer the following questions:

What problem do you solve?

Is it worth solving?

Is anyone else focusing on the problem?

Are you better?

Will people pay for the answer?

Will they pay enough to make it worthwhile?
Conclusion: A unique business model that solves a problem and makes money
Dissent: Speed to market and resources
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38min
June 10, 2015 OFB 70 | Johnny Mac & Me
Social Media has become CLICK BAIT for business owners getting screwed by consultants. I observe people forgetting the basic tenant of social media, if they ever knew it at all, and that’s is SOCIAL!
Engaging with other, sans sales pitch.
For this episode I ask my friend Johnny Mac -- owner of Barbarino Nissan and Barbarino Mitsubishi, to visit with me to discuss social media and how he uses it.
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22min
April 15, 2015 OFB 69 | CriquetShirts.com | Online Retailer of Classic Golf Shirts
At the age of five, Billy Nachman and Hobson Brown were forced into their first collared shirts to attend an all-boys school in New York City. Although initially squirmy and uncomfortable, the boys quickly began to notice the power of the polo: the approving nods from parents, the lingering glances from the ladies...
These two lifelong friends have created a brand that is classic but not stuffy. They tell us how they did it.
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19min

FAQs about Open For Business:

How many episodes does Open For Business have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.