Raincatcher

The only way to grow your business is by having the right marketing strategies. If you’re not marketing, you’re not building your business and you’re not increasing your value. In this episode, Marla DiCarlo and co-host Susan Frew chat with Gina Schreck, President and CEO of SocialKNX, a digital marketing agency helping small to mid-sized companies grow and expand their business content. Gina emphasizes how marketing should focus on building relationships and creating communities both online and offline. She also manages several coworking spaces such as The Village Workspace and BarnWorx Coworking, helping individuals looking for a community while optimizing their productivity in a conducive space. She has grown her business exponentially using the strategies she shares in this fun and insightful interview. Learn all about them and more on the importance of increasing your business value.

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.

A sale is not just a four-letter word. It's an experience and a process with a whole lot behind it. Roger Kleckner is the President and Founder of Ascent Sales Advisors with over 30 years of experience in sales and has also taken on leadership and executive roles concerning sales management. He is now working with teams to increase moral efficiency and improve the overall sales productivity of companies. Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo sit down with Roger as he talks about putting emphasis on the importance of approaching sales as a team sport and the value of having the right processes in place. He also shares advice that could be meaningful to you and your organization.

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 face the challenges during difficult situations? You need to find the right coach to help you have the right kind of vision. Marla DiCarlo’s guest in this episode is Jason Thomas, the Co-Owner and COO of Raincatcher. COVID pandemic pushed many business owners to their limit. Don’t forget to reset yourself daily. Think about the next step you need to take. Listen to this episode and realize you’re not alone. You CAN pivot!

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 a leader is not just about the titles and the pay grade. It’s about having a responsibility to your business, and most importantly, your team. In today’s episode, hosts Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo are joined by Cameron Bishop, Managing Director of Raincatcher, to talk about the benefits and the challenges of being in a leadership role. They share the ups and downs and dive deep into what it takes to be an effective leader and how it leads to a successful 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.

When you start a business, make sure that you are actually trying to solve a problem. Make sure that you are also market testing early. Let the market decide whether or not your business is ready. These are some of the mistakes first-time business owners make. A lot of them get stuck, which is why Barry Moltz is here to help. Barry, also known as the unstuck guy, is the Founder of the Shafran Moltz Group and helps business owners get unstuck. He is also a speaker, author, and part of the entrepreneur hall of fame. Join your host, Marla DiCarlo, and her guest Barry on how to build your business properly so that you don't get stuck. Learn how to manage your time, how to create a marketing plan, and more.

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.

One major mistake a small business usually makes is focusing too much on its finances. Many don’t realize that the most important first step towards success is having a humble attitude. Discussing this topic with Susan Frew and Marla DiCarlo is their Managing Director at Raincatcher, Aaron Linnebach. He explains how business leaders can get out of the feeling of stuck, find the best people for delegation, and embrace constant growth just by having the right level of humility. Aaron also talks about his journey from being a small business owner himself who jumped into business brokerage, detailing how Raincatcher gave his career a much bigger 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.