Small Business Big Visibility

Small Business Big Visibility

By Jason McKenzieBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Small Business Big Visibility episodes

  • 354: Is Your Website Doing Its Job | Customer Winning Websites Miniseries

    Discover the three essential jobs every small business website must accomplish to truly support your business. In this episode of the Customer Winning Websites Miniseries, we dig into why so many websites fail and what their real purpose should be.

    Learn how to evaluate your own website from the perspective of a potential customer, understand what information it must communicate, and identify whether it makes connecting with your business easy. You will also hear real examples of websites that unintentionally block customers from reaching them.

    This clear breakdown will help you rethink your website as a working asset for your business, not just something that looks good. Watch now to see whether your website is doing its job and where it may be costing you customers.

    Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Small Business Big Visibility00:17 What Is the Purpose of a Website01:47 The First Job of a Website03:31 The Second Job of a Website05:22 The Third Job of a Website06:35 Evaluate Your Own Website07:36 Final Action Step

    8 min
  • 353: 3 Signs It Is Time To Redesign Your Website | Customer Winning Websites Miniseries

    Discover the three key indicators that signal it is time to redesign your website. In this episode of the Customer Winning Websites Miniseries, we break down how outdated technology, outdated design, and major business changes can leave your current site working against you instead of supporting your growth.

    Learn why small adjustments are sometimes enough and when a full rebuild is the smarter move. You will also hear why trendy AI add ons are often shiny distractions that do not support real business goals.

    If you want your website to attract customers, reflect your brand, and keep up with modern expectations, this video will give you the clarity you need. Watch now to learn what really matters before investing in a redesign.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:24 When a Website Redesign Matters
    01:16 Avoiding Shiny AI Website Add Ons
    02:44 Fix vs Rebuild
    04:51 Outdated Technology
    06:22 Outdated Design
    07:16 When Your Business Has Changed
    08:21 Final Thoughts

    9 min
  • 352: Do You Need a Website Yet for Your Business? Customer Winning Websites Miniseries

    Are you being told that you absolutely must have a website for your small business, but your budget and reality say otherwise? In this first episode of the Customer Winning Websites, we walk through when a website really matters and when it might be smarter to wait.

    You will hear real examples, including how a brand new home inspector realized a website was not his best first investment and why building relationships with real estate agents would get him customers faster. You will also see the flip side, where a website becomes critical as a first impression and credibility builder when people discover you online.

    In this video, we cover:

    • When a brand new small business may not need a website yet

    • How referral based businesses can grow first without a full site

    • Low cost alternatives like business cards, flyers, Facebook pages, and Google Business Profiles

    • When a simple DIY one page site is enough

    • When it is worth hiring a professional web design company to get an edge online

    If you are trying to decide whether to build a site now, build it yourself, or hold off and focus on relationships, this episode will help you make a smarter decision for where your business is today. Watch this first video in the Websites That Win Customers miniseries to get clear on your next step.

    Chapters
    00:00 Do you really need a website yet
    00:44 Why a web designer ran an agency without a website
    01:25 When a website is not the best first investment
    02:12 The home inspector story and how customers actually find him
    03:20 Referrals vs search engines for new small businesses
    04:25 Where to spend your budget instead of a website at first
    05:35 When a simple DIY one page site is enough
    06:30 When you should pay for a professional website
    08:10 Recap: Maybe you need a website, maybe not

    If you want more practical help deciding what kind of site to build and what it should say, keep watching the rest of the Websites That Win Customers miniseries.

    10 min
  • 351: Three step process to manage delegated work | Successful Delegation Miniseries

    Learn the three step process that ensures your delegated work actually gets done. In this episode of the Successful Delegation Miniseries, we walk through how to follow up with employees, verify real progress, and stay aware of what is happening inside your business.

    You will hear a real example of delegation gone wrong and the simple management habits that prevent work from slipping through the cracks. This video breaks down how to check in with employees, review the work itself, and gather feedback from customers when your team interacts with them.

    If you want to delegate with confidence and avoid surprises, this episode will give you the clarity to manage your team more effectively. Watch now to strengthen your delegation skills and improve accountability across your business.

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    6 min
  • 350: Kevin Mills on Real Estate, Wealth and Purpose

    Kevin Mills shares how early hustles like shoveling snow and delivering newspapers led to a 40 year career across real estate, construction, consulting and authorship. Kevin breaks down how curiosity, reading, and taking action shaped his path, and why purpose plays a central role in everything he builds.


    He also talks about his EmpowerX framework, the businesses he has started over the years, and the books that influenced him, including Richest Man in Babylon, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and Cashflow Quadrant. Kevin opens up about building apparel brands, running construction companies, investing in real estate, and rewriting many of his 40 plus books to better serve readers.


    Explore Kevin’s work and resources mentioned in the video:

    https://empowerex.org/

    https://kevinmillsnow.com/


    Chapters

    00:00 Show intro

    00:20 Connecting with Kevin

    01:00 Kevin’s 40 year business background

    02:10 Side hustles: newspapers and mowing lawns

    03:40 Realizing he wanted to build businesses

    05:40 Self-education through libraries

    08:55 Not being sales-driven

    10:20 Real estate, business philosophy and Life by the Numbers

    12:23 Relationships, identity and authenticity

    14:43 Rewriting books and EmpowerX series

    17:00 From Stuck to Unstoppable

    20:50 Broadcasting and California years

    30:39 Limiting beliefs and programming

    37:24 Where to find Kevin online

    39 min
  • 349: Teaching Employees When to Ask for Help | Successful Delegation Miniseries

    Learn how to train employees to confidently solve problems while knowing exactly when it is appropriate to come to you for support. In this episode of the Successful Delegation Miniseries, we explore clear decision boundaries, practical examples, and real stories that highlight why a defined process helps eliminate confusion and strengthen company culture.

    This video breaks down how new and experienced employees differ in their need for guidance, why strong branding and culture reduce unnecessary questions, and how different leaders set expectations for problem solving. You will hear examples of procedures ranging from think about it, Google it, ask AI to bringing multiple solutions before approaching the boss.

    Watch now to discover how to empower your team, reduce chaos, and create a simple backup plan for when the standard procedures no longer work.

    Chapters00:00 Introduction to Successful Delegation00:20 When Employees Should Come to You00:55 Why New Employees Need More Support01:20 Questions That Arise During Delegation01:50 Using Brand and Culture to Reduce Confusion02:25 A Boss’s Three Step Rule: Think, Google, Ask AI03:10 Bringing Solutions Instead of Problems03:50 Training Employees to Solve Issues Independently04:30 What to Do When Processes Break05:10 Examples of Poor Problem Response06:00 Empowering Employees With Clear Boundaries06:45 When Employees Should Solve It vs. Escalate It07:30 The Importance of a Backup Plan

    6 min
  • 348: How To Train Employees For Tasks They Have Never Done | Successful Delegation Miniseries

    Training is one of the most overlooked steps in successful delegation. In this episode of the Successful Delegation Miniseries, we explore how to teach employees tasks they have never done before by using clear instruction, real examples, and a simple training workflow that works in any small business.

    Using the chocolate chip cookie metaphor, this video breaks down the difference between the desired result, the recipe, and the cookbook style skills new employees often need to learn. You will see why training is separate from the steps themselves and how to guide someone who has zero experience.

    You will also learn a practical process: record yourself doing the work, turn it into step by step documentation, have employees watch, attempt the task, and refine the instructions based on their perspective. This creates a living training system that improves over time.

    Watch now to understand how proper training transforms delegation and sets your team up for success.

    Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Successful Delegation Miniseries00:07 Why Training Is Essential for Delegation00:14 The Chocolate Chip Cookie Example00:31 Recipe vs Desired Result00:45 The Cookbook Concept01:02 Teaching Someone With Zero Experience01:20 What Training Really Looks Like01:57 Recording Yourself Doing the Work02:26 Turning Videos Into Written Instructions03:01 Letting Employees Try the Task03:36 Comparing Their Steps to Yours03:53 Updating and Improving the Training04:12 Why Recipe and Cookbook Are Not the Same


    5 min
  • 347: How to Give Clear Instructions That Employees Follow | Successful Delegation Miniseries

    In this episode of the Successful Delegation Miniseries, learn why giving clear, actionable instructions is essential for helping your team deliver consistent results. Using simple examples like riding a bicycle, tying shoes, and following a recipe, this video breaks down how clarity removes confusion and empowers employees to succeed.

    You’ll discover how defining the desired result and outlining the steps creates a reliable workflow your team can follow with confidence. From managing an email inbox to handling technical tasks, clear instructions help your employees perform their best without needing to be just like you.

    Watch now to understand how the right process turns delegation into smooth, repeatable success.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction to the Delegation Miniseries
    00:16 Why Desired Results Alone Aren’t Enough
    00:44 Teaching Through Clear Process Examples
    01:56 The Bicycle Example
    03:30 The Recipe Card Example
    04:40 Turning Expected Results Into Steps
    06:15 Building a Clear Workflow for Employees
    08:07 Why Clear Instructions Help Replace Yourself
    09:25 Final Takeaway: Give Them the Recipe

    5 min
  • 346: Set Expectations Right and Delegate With Confidence | Successful Delegation Miniseries

    In this episode of the Successful Delegation Miniseries, we break down why setting clear expected results is the foundation of effective delegation. Many small business owners unintentionally create frustration and confusion simply by failing to define what success looks like.

    You’ll learn how unclear expectations impact employees, why clarity eliminates frustration on both sides, and how a simple explanation of desired outcomes can transform the way tasks are handed off. Using the example of delegating an email inbox, this episode shows how defining results upfront protects your time, supports your team, and keeps your business running smoothly.

    Watch now to start delegating with confidence and clarity.

    7 min
  • 345: How Investors Win With Jonna Weber

    Discover how everyday business owners and investors can win through strategic real estate decisions with Jonna Weber. In this episode, Jonna shares her 20 year journey from negative cash flow to financial freedom, revealing how she built the Idaho Real Estate Investor Network and why community, clarity, and smart strategy matter more than ever.

    Learn how she transformed a struggling investment into profitable rentals, why networking accelerates success, and how business owners can turn extra cash into long term wealth. Jonna also opens up about the mindset shifts, learning curves, and personal freedom that real estate created in her life.

    Whether you're a business owner, a first time investor, or someone looking to build passive income, this conversation will show you how the right connections and strategy can change everything.

    Watch now and start investing with confidence.


    Connect With Jonna Weber


    Website: https://jonnaweber.com
    Idaho Real Estate Investor Network: https://idahoreen.com





    00:00 Introduction To Jonna Weber01:45 Jonna’s 20 Year Real Estate Journey04:10 From Negative Cash Flow To Profit07:30 Lessons From The Great Recession10:15 Building The Idaho Real Estate Investor Network14:30 Why Networking Changes Everything18:40 How To Start A Meetup Or Community22:10 Advice For First Time Real Estate Investors26:00 Aligning Strategy With Financial Goals30:45 Active Vs Passive Real Estate Investing34:20 Freedom, Flexibility And Entrepreneurship38:00 Should You Start A Podcast42:30 Where To Connect With Jonna

    34 min

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Are you a small business owner seeking effective, efficient, and profitable ways to grow your business without the overwhelm? Welcome to "Small Business Big Visibility", the podcast dedicated to empowering adventurous entrepreneurs like you to simplify marketing, reduce stress, and boost revenue.