The Aging Entrepreneur

Are you ready to be scared?  It is October, you know.  This week we are interviewing Ron Shoe with SIP Oasis.  SIP is an IT services company based out of Birmingham, AL that has made a shift toward cyber security.  Ron’s story is a classic.  Worked for a large company and started SIP Oasis on the side.  He gives great advice to those looking to kick off a company but have a job. We talk about the importance of proper security measures that even single-person companies can do!

https://www.sipoasis.com/

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In this week’s episode, we are interviewing Andy Smith.  He has seen it all in the world of entrepreneurs.  He has grown and sold multiple companies and now helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses.  Andy walks us through what it takes to push your company from being your “baby” to an asset that you can grow to sell.  If you are on the fence with the next steps for your business, Andy is the man to talk to.

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You need a network.  Not a cell network, but a network of people you can rely on for advice, guidance, and general help for your business. In today’s episode, we talk about the different types of networks that you should be part of, how to get in them, and how to say no when you should.  What does your network look like? Who do you lean on for advice?  Can you handle good and bad feedback?

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It’s time to celebrate!  Do you reward yourself for meeting a goal?  Think about it, when you graduated high school, there was a celebration for doing so.  Shouldn’t you be doing something similar for hitting goals in the business?  How do you reward yourself?  What about your team, family, and clients, what does that look like?  Rewarding, celebrations, and recognitions are very important in the growth of you, your family, and business.  We discuss what we do at Nick the Marketer and some simple ways for you to start implementing today.

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You want to say yes to every opportunity when you start your business, but that mentality will fail at some point. How do you determine pricing? You need to value your time and be careful that your worth matches your goals.  What are you worth? Are you charging what you are worth? We break it down in today's episode.

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If you are a business that has outgrown yourself, it is time to hire.  The hiring process doesn’t have to be complicated but needs to be thorough. It is never fun to hire someone quickly and fire them just as quickly.  In today’s episode, we walk through our hiring process, describe each step and the why behind it.  We are intentional with our process and timeline.  Even the last step is unique but just as important as the rest.

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Time to pull out your notebook, this episode is packed with so many nuggets of wisdom and actionable steps. We are interviewing Dr. Mia Young this week.  She owns a daycare in Florida and is about to open a pediatric urgent care.  She walks us through her processes and gives some of the best advice that any business owner can utilize.  Take a listen and enjoy!

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Priorities, we all have them.  You may think you have your priorities straight, but what does that mean to you and your family?  In this episode, we break down what priorities look like, how to acknowledge them, and define the order.  No surprises here, if money is your priority, then your other priorities may suffer.  We also give a few tips to identify and protect those priorities with some daily routine action steps.

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Just because your way is the right way doesn’t mean your team will understand it.  You are having success in your business, but are you being a bad boss and not know it?  Are you the smartest person in the room?  If you think yes, then your team may struggle to work with you.  High turnover, slow growth, or you are your biggest bottle neck - these are all indicators of being a bad boss in the making.  Are you training your team and slowly replacing your roles with team members who are better at it?  These questions and more are being answered in today’s episode.

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You are starting to have great success with your business!  How’s your attitude?  Are you feeling above people or are you in the trenches with your team?  Is washing the dishes in the office kitchen below you?  If you thought yes, then we have an episode for you.  We walk through how to avoid letting success give you a big head and keep your team on the same page as you.

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