The Fearless Entrepreneur Podcast

In this episode Fearless host, Matt Byrne, of Spiralight Group takes us through his roadmap for benefits during the COVID-19 crisis.  If you have a small business, navigating this pandemic can be one of, if not the most daunting task you've undertaken, this episode is full of useful information to help you break through the white noise.

Here is a quick self-service Prezi Presentation that I created which provides details, guidance and links to resources all in one place, it should take you 10-15 minutes to view; https://prezi.com/view/h1g3Ar5fw2XiQUdwrXGr/

Matt Byrne has made a career helping people find affordable health insurance. He is the founder of Spiralight Group Benefits, a Dublin Ohio-based brokerage providing comprehensive insurance, HR consulting and compliance solutions for small- to mid-size businesses. Matt has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University and holds a life and health insurance license. He also serves as the President elect for the Columbus chapter of the National Association Health Underwriters. Mr. Byrne is a subject matter expert speaking frequently about Health Care Reform, Employer Health Plans Affordability Programs, Association Health Plans, is certified in Self-Funded Solutions and is frequently quoted in national publications such as the Money Magazine, U.S. News and World Report and The Wall Street Journal. Matt can be reached at (614) 372-6377 or by visiting http://www.grouphealthohio.com/ 

Instagram/Twitter: @grouphealthohio

In this episode, we are discussing what you can do to keep your business running effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.  We are talking with IT expert, Scott Verbus, of Linear 1 Technologies, who shares some of his tips for maintaining a strong IT infrastructure in your new home-based office.

When it comes to borrowing money to grow your business, there are many options available to you. In this week's episode, Mike, Matt, and Matthew are examining the Small Business Administration loan option and interviewing Matt about his experience in applying and receiving an SBA loan. If you are considering taking out a loan for your business, listen carefully.

 

Show Notes:

U.S. Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov

HubZone - https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=40.029928,-83.080072&zoom=13&latlng=39.972698,-82.980851

The Profit - https://www.cnbc.com/the-profit/

Have you ever wondered what other business owners are up to while you try and push through your immense workload? Chances are they are taking time away each week for a meeting that will recenter the business for all of the team.  In this week's episode, Mike, Matt, and Matthew are discussing why weekly sessions are essential for your business. They will also explain what you could be doing to improve your skills in running your next client meeting.

 

Show Notes

 

A Conference Call in Real Life -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNz82r5nyUw

Meyers Briggs Personality Types -  https://www.personalityperfect.com/16-personality-types/

Traction EOS by Gino Wickman -  https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZEUQ7LIKHCDA&keywords=traction+by+gino+wickman&qid=1565210606&s=books&sprefix=traction%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-3

Level 10 Meeting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lUYseptlc&t=12s

Winning with Accountability by Henry Evans - https://dynamicresults.com/winning-with-accountability/

Asana - https://asana.com/

Have you got a business idea that keeps you up at night? Are you in a 9-5 job that is keeping you tied down and afraid to make the jump into the world of owning your business? This episode is for you. Hosts, Matt, Matthew, and Mike, reminisce about when they knew it was time to move away from salary employment and into being an entrepreneur. They also share ideas on how to approach the move, what resources are available, why attitude can cause some businesses to fail.

Show Notes

E-Myth by Michael Gerber - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Most-Businesses-Dont-About/dp/0887303625

The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman - https://personalmba.com

Small Business Administration Small Business Development Center - https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/?type=Small%20Business%20Development%20Center&pageNumber=1

Day Job to Dream Job - https://dayjobtodreamjob.com/

What you pay someone and how you handle their benefits could make the difference between keeping or losing a valuable employee. In this episode, we put our resident benefits guru, Matthew Byrne, in the hot seat to clear the fog on how benefits work and the best ways to implement them into your business.

 

Show Notes

Spiralight Employment Benefits Solution - https://www.grouphealthohio.com/

When it comes to business, culture is something to be nurtured not purchased. In this episode, three Fearless Entrepreneurs discuss how best to cultivate a working environment that promotes good relationships within your team. Join Mike, Matt, and Matthew as they share their personal experiences about culture in the workplace, and find out what they believe are the best practices for building a healthy business ecosystem.

 

Show Notes

The Brand Gap - https://www.slideshare.net/OrlandoKen/the-brand-gap-by-marty

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Lencioni) - https://youtu.be/GCxct4CR-To

Simon Sinek, Start with Why - https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Networking is one of the most important parts of being a successful business owner. In this episode, we are exploring ways to be a more purposeful networker and how to present yourself as an interesting and genuine person. We are also going to give you some tips on how to make an impact with your business card, and the do's and don'ts when interacting with new people.

Show NotesEndless Referrals by Bob Burg - https://thegogiver.com/endless-referrals/One Thing Scene from City Slickers - https://youtu.be/DOjV_YTSp0IGiftology $1 Business Card - https://giftologybook.com/Haystack App - https://thehaystackapp.com/

In this episode, we are taking on the dreaded business plan!  Do you need one? What is the best approach?  Mike, Matt, and Matthew discuss their experiences in writing their business plans and debate about what is the most important area to focus on within this all-important business exercise.

 

Show Notes

How to Run a Level 10 Meeting (8 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lUYseptlc&feature=youtu.be

Overview (3 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G4qHw1PtSI

Live Plan - https://www.liveplan.com/

NPPA Cost Of Doing Business Calculator - https://nppa.org/calculator

3 Apps To Help You Write A Business Plan - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225616

 

Extras

Bourbon Reviews - https://www.breakingbourbon.com/bourbon-rye-whiskey-reviews-sort-by-rating

In our inaugural episode, hosts Michael Lunt, Matt Adams, and Matt Byrne discuss how you can finance your business through bootstrapping.  Drawing on past experiences each of these fearless business owners help their listeners to navigate the difficult but rewarded world of entrepreneurship and how to finance your dream venture.