Practical Bizz Podcast

Business Coaches, Erica and Christine talk with podcast guests Sascha Martin and Nick DelGiudice from Hey Rhody Podcast about the recovery of the business landscape for Rhode Island service industry including. How the use of traditional advertising and networking is helping small businesses have big gains heading into 2023.

In this episode, Erica and Jen discuss the power of being a member of the Chamber of Commerce. We know most companies do business with business and customers within a 3 to 5-mile ratio of their location. This means the concertation of your customers are easy to reach with the help of the chamber. We get in-depth about the perceived pros and cons of membership and explain how the chamber is a springboard for many start-up businesses looking to make quick connections to grow locally.

The benefits of in-person networking are still as valuable today as it was 20 years ago. Opportunities to attend low-cost educational programs, sponsorships within your community, member discounts, and invites to special business events to name a few. If your business is not a member of the chamber then your not taking advantage of this amazing business resource to grow your business you are missing out.

 Business coach Erica Saccoccio sits down with a small business and gives them insight on things they should be thinking about in the near future that will take their small business to the next level. This creative company puts the fun into business: Moodlux has a luxury 360 photobooth that you can add to any party and they serve  RI Mass and North Carolina. They are a full-service event company that provides a photo booth that takes photos and video, lighting, and more. They have a unique image technology and personal touch that has helped expand their business into three states with several more states on the horizon. They are a great option for B to B work as well and help plan corporate events, and birthday parties and of course, they have a big following and interest from the wedding industry market. 

 We sit down with Joe Brito from the commercial lending branch of Bank RI. We will discuss how to put your best foot forward by being prepared. Understanding what documents you will need before approaching a bank, getting your credit in order, finance snap shot, collateral, and business plan in place. Learn what programs may be available for you and your start-up business. Why building a relationship with your bank and banker is an important part of selecting the members of your business team. 

 I have know will for many years and he has been working on getting his youth empowerment program off the ground for some time, he has had many success and setbacks along the way. He is very lively and engaging personality and will be a fan among listeners, he is a fun guy and gets excited and passionate about what he does. He often tells me how working with me inspired him to make the move and would be a great guest to point out what makes us different as I have been giving Will free advice for years. 

It's the one move that successful Business owners use across the country! Karriem and Erica Discuss how a business coach can help elevate your business to the next level. Creative ways to find growth opportunities in your business through franchises and purchasing from a business owner ready to implement an exit strategy.

In this episode, we sit down with Tara Mallison Executive Director at Ladies L.E.A.D, and Jen Rocha, Member Ambassador. An organization whose core principles are in the name, Listen, Educate, Advise, and Develop L.E.A.D for short. Tara and Jen talk a bit about what they do and how they got there. They also take a deep dive into how Ladies L.E.A.D began and how they continue to help and empower women everywhere. It's important for businesses to give back to their communities. Having a great company culture can help in your branding efforts with customers and attract top talent to your business and company.

A casual talk with Steph LaFlamme owner of Tirado Tribe Creations on how she handles her home-based business, clients and what steps she is taking to grow and innovate her business in a way that will help her better serve her clients and grow her business.

Learn how to protect your business and assets with industry-leading professional Ken Thompson owner of Thompson Insurance Group

In this episode, we discuss why businesses need to know their cost and the difference between macros and micros when it comes to running their business—knowing how to price your services and products. Not having the right systems in place is also another mistake. Systems like taking orders, answering phone calls, organization, fulfilling orders, and having the right people in place to be efficient. Writing things down and making a list of the things that need to be done will help a great deal in giving you a visual representation on what is getting done, what you need help with and where your business is lacking. If you don't write things down it makes it very hard to track what your doing right and what you may be doing wrong.  
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