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You've heard of 'inflation' but have you heard of 'shrinkflation'?
Shrinkflation is happening everywhere! And then it hit in a personal way for me! It wasn't pleasant, but maybe there was a lesson to be learned here? And further, how could shrinkflation be affecting our small business community and the products and services that we provide?
There are a lot of things we provide our clients - before, during, and after a sale. But do some of these things even matter? I'm sharing three areas where doing a little less could still keep your clients happy. So take a look at your business and see if there are places where you are overdelivering and your customers don't see it or appreciate it.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at...
You know the saying, "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know". You really can't take for granted what meeting the right people can do for the growth of your business. But sometimes all that networking can really be exhausting!
Inside the Idea Collective we started thinking of a different way that you could act today to start networking. The result? We came up with an exercise that you could start right away to help you move further in your business.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Paid Speaking Bootcamp
Paid Speaking Bootcamp
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business legal doesn't have to be complicated. Say hello to peace of mind. Athena Legal Solutions is your personal business lawyer from start up to legacy creation. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/legal
Athena Legal Solutions
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no experience! Bankable events offers proven strategies for designing
NFL football will be back before we know it. Okay. But why am I talking about football on a business podcast? Believe it or not, the NFL is one of the few things that unites us as a culture. And that's important for your business because it's one of the few topics that we can talk about with one another, which in turn helps build the "know, like, and trust" factor with your target audience.
Beyond just talking about football, I'm sharing reasons why dipping your toe into your local NFL team's colors is good for business. From generating good vibes to creating a new version of your logo, it's just another way to market and relate to your community.
What else is going on in your town that you can leverage to build community and foster united relationships?
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business legal doesn't have to be complicated. Say hello to...
Is your job to sell to other small business owners? Or do other small business owners sell to you? Either way, today's episode is going to make you money!
For small business owners I'm going to tackle what to watch out for and who to buy from.
If you are on the sales side of things, prepare yourself to hear me vent on behalf of small business owners. I'll keep it civil, but there are definitely things that rub me the wrong way when it comes to those selling to small business owners. But I'm here to help! So listen in as we discuss tips on how to sell to a small business owner.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no experience! Bankable events offers proven strategies for designing events that drive revenue. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/bankable
Bankable Events
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business
You may have been a small business owner when the pandemic started way back in March 2020, and subsequently were a beneficiary of the EIDL Program and/or a PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan. I was, and my wife was!
So why am I talking about this now, three years after the pandemic started? Well, I came across a news story that made me so angry that I felt it needed some attention and was worth changing my original plans for this episode. It involves the "F" word! No, not that "F" word, but FRAUD!
For many it was never a question of "if" fraud would happen with these programs, but "when". And for those of us, which were probably in the majority, who aren't at fault we should all be upset by the findings mentioned in the article. It's putting us all in a bad light and it's heartbreaking.
Check out the story for yourself to get a more in-depth look at the findings: https://www.sba.gov/sites/sbagov/files/2023-06/Fraud%20Landscape%20One-Pager%20June%202023.pdf
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more:...
Here in Milwaukee, the self-proclaimed Small Business Capital of America, there is a lot of smoke and haze hanging in the air from the Canadian wildfires. Things are literally burning and it got me thinking about emergency preparedness and planning, and what that translates to for a business. We spend so much time talking about growing our businesses that we often forget about the WTF moments that can occur.
Today we're talking about the things you need to spend some time on before you regret it. Data corruption and backup, hacking, hardware fails, insurance, transportation, supply issues - these are just some of the things that can go wrong on any given day. Sure, it might seem unlikely but it's still possible and your business shouldn't stop because something stopped working.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business legal doesn't have to be complicated. Say hello to peace of mind. Athena Legal Solutions is your personal business lawyer from start up to legacy creation. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/legal
Athena Legal Solutions
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no...
Today's episode starts out with a BIG announcement! A new event is coming to the Idea Collective - The Small Business Rebellion: Chicago presented by Relay - and you won't want to miss it. And if that wasn't enough, my first guest today is Mike Michalowicz, the best-selling author of Profit First. Mike will be giving not one, but TWO keynote addresses at the Small Business Rebellion and is here to give us a taste of what he will be sharing in his keynotes.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paid Speaking Bootcamp
Paid Speaking Bootcamp
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no experience! Bankable events offers proven strategies for designing events that drive revenue. Learn more at...
Like so many things in life, there is a season for everything...turn, turn, turn....including your business. Sometimes your business is smoking hot and other times your business is in famine mode.
We're already a few weeks into summer, which is a common time for customer behaviors to change. If this time of year doesn't affect your business, when do you see the peaks and valleys? Understanding the seasonal changes to your business is crucial. Being able to identify your peaks to take advantage of them or recognize slower periods to see what changes you need to make could mean all the difference to your bottom line.
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
It's the event of the year - The Idea Collective Conference is happening in November. Come get away, get inspired, and grow your business!
Mentioned in this episode:
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn...
Between this show, our online community and the Idea Collective Conference in November there's a whole lot of good to take advantage of. But wait, there's more!
Small businesses shouldn't be forced to succeed or fail without any support from others. For this reason I feel pulled to change the status quo. What does that mean? Something brand new is coming to the Idea Collective and it fits nicely into our tagline, "Don't Grow it Alone!" Can't wait for you to hear all about it!
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business legal doesn't have to be complicated. Say hello to peace of mind. Athena Legal Solutions is your personal business lawyer from start up to legacy creation. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/legal
Athena Legal Solutions
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Welcome to the Pat Miller Show
The Pat Miller Show is a nationally syndicated radio show exclusively for small business owners. Our mission is summed up by our slogan: "Don't Grow It Alone." Welcome to the mission! Learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no experience! Bankable events offers...
You're starting a business but you need to get the word out any way you can. After all, how can you get sales if people don't even know you exist!? Targeted advertising seems like the logical solution but doesn't always get you in front of the right audience. So what then?
Have you thought about giving a sponsorship a try? I'm breaking down the do's and don'ts, how sponsorships work, what to ask for, and why sponsorships are an incredible way to grow a business!
Also on this episode:
Tired of working on your small business all by yourself? Wish you could have allies and partners willing to collaborate with you to solve problems and capture opportunities? Check out the international problem-solving small business community that is working together to beat the odds and achieve their small business goals: The Idea Collective Small Business Incubator: https://ideacoachmedia.com/idea.
Also, we want YOU on the Pat Miller Show. Sign up for your appearance now: https://www.patmillershow.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
Athena Legal Solutions
Small business legal doesn't have to be complicated. Say hello to peace of mind. Athena Legal Solutions is your personal business lawyer from start up to legacy creation. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/legal
Athena Legal Solutions
Sidekick Accounting
This episode is sponsored by Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is your trusted companion as you grow your small business that effortlessly handles the finances. Now an official Profit First Provider! Contact with Sidekick Accounting at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/sidekick
Sidekick Accounting Services
Choices Coaching & Consulting
This episode is sponsored by Choices Coaching & Consulting. Krista Morrissey and Choices Coaching & Consulting build leaders in your small business so you can grow faster. Learn more: https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/choices
Choices Coaching & Consulting
Bankable Events
Design a highly profitable, community building, brand boosting event for your small business with Bankable Events - even with no experience! Bankable events offers proven strategies for designing events that drive revenue. Learn more at https://pat-miller-show-podcast.captivate.fm/bankable
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