In my inspiring conversation with Ruth, we dig into an unfortunate reality that way too many business owners start to tackle after it's too late - trying to keep a business running while caring for aging parents. We discuss all of the preventative steps that business owners can take beforehand so that when it's time to care for their aging parents, they are willing and able to without their business missing a beat.

As business owners, we have about 119 things that we could do at any given time.

So, how do we decide what to do next when there are so many "urgent" things that had to be done yesterday?

I answer that FAQ in today's episode!

Remember the WORST job you ever had? Why did it suck?

Want to build the best damn all-star team in your industry? Do the exact opposite of what your boss did in that job.

It's simple, treat others the way you want to be treated...and then some!

With the world so connected, it's way too easy to be a business owner 24/7, 365.

So how can you shut down from work every evening while still keeping the business going?

How can you avoid burnout before it's too late?

Today, I discuss my preferred practices.

How many tasks in your business do you HATE doing?

How many tasks do you never do just because it's too tedious or annoying?

Or perhaps there are things that you want to delegate that you think might be too expensive or nobody that can do them.

Fiverr.com might be your solution!

Divya Parekh is an award-winning business relationship expert and speaker. Divya delivers high-energy presentations using her science-based, 9-step growth process that moves leaders to take the right actions for their success. Leaders in business who believe that success is achieved by building and nurturing relationships partner with Divya to create a thriving business that is joyful and easy to run.

There are so many options (and distractions) when it comes to social media!

Where should you be spending your time with your business?

How do you eliminate the overwhelm?

Find out on today's show!

Time does not equal money. Time is GREATER than money!

How are you spending it?

Do you realize that when you say YES to something, you're saying NO to everything else?

I discuss how to maximize the return on the time you spend ON your business.

In my interview with Matt we learn about his journey from being a solo trainer who was trading time for money to systematizing his technique so that he could teach others the same. In doing so, he has been able to franchise his system into a nationwide gym. As one to never get complacent, we then dig into Matt's newer ventures from starting a charity to now serving the youth sports space.

Ah yes, the backbone of any successful business - PEOPLE!

Hiring is scary and firing is even scarier!

How do I handle all of that? Check out the show!