There is a shortage of talent right now. Business owners struggle to find workers, leaving them in various difficult positions. They are either offering too much to attract (only to rescind them because they could not afford it) or tolerating their existing ones with bad work behavior to avoid losing them. Either way, the business is hanging on a tightrope. In this episode, we have Amanda HarNess, the founder and CEO of Business Excelerated, share her insights about the business challenges we are currently facing. She talks about the importance of having mission, vision, and culture points and then gives us a peek into her marketing plan for attracting clients. Taking us deep into her work, Amanda explains how she consults and coaches clients and creates solutions that stick.

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Creating a leadership culture and knowing your numbers are the key to any successful business. But how do you cultivate leaders? Cristy O’Connor, a senior business advisor in Cultivating Advisors, shares her insights on how cultivating leaders affects the business in driving it forward. She explains that giving your team a high level of leadership will trickle down to whoever those top leaders are leading as well. So you need to take your time doing your due diligence along with your staff. Tune in to this episode and move forward with your business faster with Cristy today!

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Having an excellent public image helps a company establishes its brand as it appears in the public. This is true for both B2B and B2C companies. Public relations plays a critical role in maintaining a company’s visibility and reputation. We learn more about PR today with Lizzy Harris, the president and founder of Pipit Communications, an online public relations and communications company that helps high-growth businesses produce long-term relationships and mile-high results. In today’s episode of the Raincatcher, Lizzy talks about her fantastic company and its services.

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Planning for retirement is crucial! When you don't plan, all sorts of problems and false assumptions arise. Financial advisor John Stoj joins Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew to discuss why planning for your retirement must be done as early as you can if you want it to be as smooth as possible. He discusses managing a profitable business exit once you retire and addresses financial planning's biggest opponent: poor time management. John also shares details about his recurring revenue model and flat fees.

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Selling a business is not easy for a business owner to make. After all, they have likely put a lot of time, energy, and money into building the business. However, there are times when selling the company is the best option for the owner. But how can you get the best value for your business? Business valuation is Kate McMahon's line of expertise. Kate is a Financial Analyst at Raincatcher. She is an experienced Valuation and Financial Analysis professional with extensive experience in evaluating companies, analyzing markets and databases, due diligence, resolving pricing discrepancies, and conducting valuation reports.  Today, Kate talks about her passion for helping small business owners, what attracted her to business valuation, and what value she has to offer people who want to sell or own a business.

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Go out there and breathe the breath of your horse. Do what you’re meant to do. Listen to this episode as your hosts Susan and Marla DiCarlo sit down for a conversation with Kami Guildner about raising women’s voices, visibility, and business. Kami’s entrepreneurial journey was sparked by the breath of a horse over a decade ago. This magical epiphany moment led Kami to discover her purpose of leading changemaker women, to give voice to their most important messages and create a ripple effect of worldly impact. In this episode, she dives deep into discovering women’s purpose and helping them shine so they can grow and unleash their true potentials.

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

When talking about selling your business, the ending goal shouldn’t just be the highest price. There are personal and emotional obstacles that we need to also focus on apart from just the financial. Joining Marla DiCarlo in this episode is speaker and author Denise Logan. With a background as a lawyer and a mental health professional, and as a business owner herself, Denise offers insight on exiting a business that goes beyond just the transaction itself. There are many challenges that come with selling your business, and it’s vital to deal with them before exiting. Time is not what kills deals. What kills deals is unprocessed emotion. Tune in as Denise shares valuable wisdom and offers insights from her book, The Seller’s Journey: A Business Fable about Navigating the Emotional Obstacles to Selling Your Business. 

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely and at there are time when you just don’t know where to ask for help. Here to offer honest business advice you need is Carrie Stein of Raincatcher. She is small business specialist, growth expert and serial entrepreneur. With her experience and background, she offers straightforward and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to get useful tips that will accelerate the growth of your business. Join Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo and gain valuable insight straight from the source!

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

It’s very important to incorporate authenticity into your business growth and success. In this episode, our guest Amber Swenor discusses her principle in teaching and coaching leaders and business owners to expand their businesses through the Soul Seed strategy. This strategy helps businesses with strategic brand strategy, marketing services, and business coaching. Furthermore, Amber shares her experiences in managing a company where her teachings are coming from. More than growing their business and making profits, businesses should always do everything to fulfill their purpose.  

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.

How do you find the right franchise business for you? Marla DiCarlo interviews Greg Macchia, a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and Host of Franchise Hounds. Greg talks about how you’re paying for the system when you buy a franchise. It’s crucial to follow the process because it already works. But to succeed, you need to put in the work. Continue to challenge yourself and get outside your comfort zone because that's how you grow as a person. If you’re a hopeful entrepreneur who needs help navigating becoming an owner, this episode’s for you. 

Hosted by Marla DiCarlo and Susan Frew, this show discusses the ins and outs of selling and buying businesses and building value for the future. We toss around the cliché that small business owners put tons of blood, sweat, and tears into their business. This is true. Too often, small business owners leave money on the table. They don't take advantage of negotiation because they don't know how to improve or can't determine the right way to market themselves.

Don’t have a sellable company? That is the reason we’re here! Welcome to the Raincatcher podcast.