This episode is dedicated to health care professionals who own their own practices everywhere – especially podiatrists!    You are in a real treat today as our guest is all about helping individual practice owners build up their businesses to prosperity.   And it couldn’t come at a better time since the pandemic has effectively shut down almost every practice out there until now.

What will it take to have your podiatry practice get back to profitability and quickly?   That's our discussion in this episode.

Our guest is Rem Jackson, the CEO and founder of Top Practices.   Rem has been guiding professionals and business leaders as a coach and trainer for over 18 years.  Rem is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and a past recipient of the AAPPM Presidents Award.   And a special congratulations goes out to Rem for being inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame last year!! 

Even if you are not a podiatrist, the principles that Rem divulges are good for ANY business.

For more information on Rem Jackson and Top Practices, please visit his website at:

www.TopPractices.com

Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, gave an interview a couple days back.  He gave a warning that our economy is going to take some time to recover and that he feels unemployment will hit historic levels equal or greater than the Great Depression.  He went on to mention that 40% of people who make under $40,000 annually are now unemployed.   People who were just hired before the pandemic were the first ones to be let go.   Food banks are passing out record levels of food to families who are in desperate need.

Business owners are feeling the pinch and many are thankful to finally be open – even if it IS on a limited basis.    Many businesses are still closed and the prognosis is tough for those businesses that rely on lots of people – it doesn’t look like things are going to get back to normal for quite some time.

And…. People will continue to get sick and die until we can get vaccines.

Things seem to really be broken.

But is “broken” always a bad thing?    

This episode is all about opening our eyes and trying to see that it sometimes takes something to break in order to have a breakthrough.   People and businesses may be able to be in a better position in the long run, or they may end up going backwards and closing their business or filing bankruptcy.    

Today’s guest is an expert at creating a vision, leading exponential growth, and involving literally thousands of people to make things happen not just in the Pittsburgh region, but all over the world.   He can relate to everyone who just lost their jobs or to businesses that are feeling desperate.    His current role came about when we lost his job as an extremely successful sales rep in the automotive industry.    If it weren’t for losing his job years ago, the Pittsburgh area would be quite different today.   

We welcome Pastor Scott Stevens, of Northway Christian Communities.  Scott was responsible for incredible growth of the church community during the last 10 years.   He helps us to understand that just because things may appear to be bad today, it may be just what you need to have a breakthrough into something you were meant to do.

Whether you own a medical practice, business, or you just got furloughed as an employee, this is a must hear episode to put some meaning to what is happening right now.

For more information on Northway Christian Communities, please visit their website at:

www.northway.org

Healthcare was always an industry that was supposed to be recession proof.   If someone’s foot hurt during a recession, they would still go in and have their foot looked at – pain is a strong motivator!    Today, however, the healthcare industry is terrible shape.   Surgeons are out of work.   Doctors, yes doctors, have been furloughed.   Our specialty as an M&A firm has been physical therapists, podiatrists and gastroenterologists – they haven’t been able to see patients and their practices are hurting.

Our quest to get a pulse on what is really going on in the medical industry led us to one of the top experts.   This episode features Angela Stewart, who is one of the top editors with Beckers Hospital Review.  Beckers reports on numerous medical segments daily and is THE source of up to date information with anything medical.

Angela covers what is currently going on in today's environment with hospitals as well as private practices.  Her insight is not only necessary for administrators and owners, but also something for all people to keep in mind.   We're ALL impacted by the medical industry.

This is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Many businesses are struggling right now and not the usual types of businesses that struggle during recessions.    Hospitals, surgeons, primary care physicians, as well as any business that isn't considered "essential services" is really struggling to stay afloat.

Yet, there are some businesses that are advertising like crazy - even thought they can't actually perform their services or even open for business just yet.   

So why are some businesses and practices advertising and marketing while others are simply waiting until things "go back to normal"??

Enter our business strategy and marketing expert, Francois Gau.   Francois has a history of taking businesses from mediocre to huge.   He gives his thoughts on why it may be in your best interest to actually ramp up your marketing now so you have a rush when your business is open.   He also explains why sometimes it DOES make sense to hold off.

Whether your business is manufacturing or a medical practice, this is an episode that you want to take good notes on!!

You can reach Francois at:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoisgau/
Twitter:  @frgau
Instagram:  frgau
Email:  [email protected]

Whether you are a small business owner or manager, medical practice owner, or a large enterprise, you all have something in common besides the obvious effects of the Corona Virus.   Cyber criminals are preying on everyone while our guard is down.

Cyber criminals are preying on businesses right now while everyone is focused on staying afloat.   While you are getting funding to keep your businesses alive, you could be devastated later when news gets out that all of your clients data was hacked – you could be out of business from the PR nightmare and potential lawsuits of not protecting your clients – it’s gotten to really bad out there. 

This episode is how businesses, both large and small, can keep their data safe without having to spend a lot of money to do it.  Our guest is a true expert on cyber security and his firm handles some extremely well know institutions that we all recognize.   His ability to protect his clients has allowed him to grow his business WITHOUT any salesforce – he’s that good!    Our expert is Bob Henderson of Intelligence Services Group.

Bob started his career as the youngest police officer in the country.   At age 18, he was fighting criminals on the street and is now fighting criminals in cyber space.   He's spent his entire life understanding how criminals think and it gives his firm a tremendous competitive advantage - and his clients the most protection possible.

Bob goes over some of the real issues out there today that could have a catastrophic impact on businesses.   More importantly, though, he offers some basic solutions that don't cost much that you can implement immediately for your business or practice.

If you have questions for Bob, he can be reached at:

(833) 623-3092
[email protected]

In today's environment, businesses are either booming or struggling.   No one appears to be doing "business as usual".   At the time of this podcast, over 26 million Americans have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus and Canada is paying $2,000 per month for all Canadian citizens who have lost their jobs.  It's estimated that the unemployment rate in the US may reach or exceed the unemployment rate during the Great Depression.

There is no in-between - business is either booming or it's a bust.   

The one thing in common for all business owners and their employees?

Stress.

Today's podcast is all about some ways to relieve the high stress levels of people whether they are the CEOs or front line workers.  Today's guest is Josh Froc, who is the owner of Fitbiz in Vancouver, British Columbia.   Josh, like numerous business owners, has been personally affected as a gym owner.  His advice and suggestions are critical to relieve the stress that ALL people are going through today.

If you are a business leader, it's critical to make good decisions at this time.   The best way to make great decisions is to be able to think with a clear mind - one that is not filled with stress.

Josh goes over simple ways that people can use this time to actually use simple things to do in order to not only get into shape during this time, but also to relieve the high stress levels everyone is facing today.

Our society has become more and more dependent upon social distancing and we've also been forced to accept visiting people via Zoom, Hangouts, Facetime, etc.   Schools have shut down and Colleges and Universities are completing their academic years via online instruction.   Doctors are using telemedicine and patients are actually becoming accustomed to seeing their own doctor while they AND their doctor are working from home.

Salespeople?

As of this podcast date, most salespeople are stuck as most businesses are simply not in the mood to have a conversation - we stress the word.... most...

Yet there ARE some industries that are booming, albeit a small number.   So how are sales professionals handling sales right now and how will companies utilize their sales forces in the months and years to come???

Today's episode features sales expert Jeff Hines (who IS currently extremely busy).   Jeff is the president of Accelerated Sales and Leadership and he not only gives his views on how sales are going to be changed for all, but he also has established a process where companies can hire top salespeople with a 91% predictability rate - previously unheard of.

Whether your company is software, manufacturing or even a physical therapy or podiatry practice, you are going to be impacted by the way communication is changing - and changing quickly.

This is a must listen if you or your company depends on sales..... here's a hint....   we ALL need sales!!!


To reach Jeff:

LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhines3/

Email:          [email protected]

Cardiologists are laying off their staff.   Cardiologists???    Healthcare has always been one of those industries that has always been considered "safe" should a recession hit.   Not this time around.   This time, all industries have been affected.

But not ALL industries have been NEGATIVELY affected.   

This episode features one of those businesses that is thriving.    Our guest is Seth Wiener, the CEO of AmigoDATA.   Seth explains how he took steps years ago to have a business that would take advantage of any economic situation.   More importantly, he gives his insight as to how you can utilize downtime from shutdowns to re-tool your company or practice and be ready to go when everything gets back to normal - whatever that will mean.

Seth is a big believer that now is the time for business owners, CEOs and managers to work hard now and get positioned to take advantage of new opportunities that are sure to unfold with the Corona Virus impact.

This is an episode that anyone who runs a business or practice must hear.   Those who adjust, will have opportunities they never thought would be possible.   Those who wait for everything to go back to normal are going to struggle and possibly become a target for those buyers who will be looking for cheap acquisitions.

Businesses have been turned upside down in the matter of days.   We've never seen anything like this before.   Strong businesses just a couple months ago, are now without their employees and hoping they can survive.

This episode is all about the theme - "When Given Lemons - Make Lemonade".

Many business owners and their employees are talking about the time it is going to take to get back to "normal".   After every major crisis in history, nothing is ever the same when things get back to "normal".   The attacks on 9/11 in the US was another change.   It changed security in the world at all airports, train stations, buildings, and even sporting events.   

So what can you do now if you are a business owner, manager, or former employee?   Use this time to reflect and come out of the crisis stronger, not just a survivor.

Many business owners are concerned that the value of their business is going to take a major hit.   Some will, but others will go up over time.

Our guest in this episode is Lloyd Wolf of Achieve Business Services.   Lloyd's job was eliminated years ago (just like many have today).   While it was tough going for him at first, it led to him starting his side hustle as an IT expert.   He later became one of the premier managed service providers and eventually sold his business.   Today he is an adviser to other businesses sharing his success and principles so others can create value and have the option to merge or sell to someone as an exit strategy.

Listen in as Brad interviews Lloyd to go over ways to overcome your situation if you feel you or your company is being hit hard with the Corona Virus Pandemic.   This may be the best time for a change in your business strategy or your career. 

You can visit Lloyd's website at www.achieve-services.com/  or visit his LinkedIn profile at  www.linkedin.com/in/lloydwolf3/ 

In this episode, Brad Stoller interviews John Mollica from My Franchise CPA's.   John is an expert on the CARES Act and has helped numerous clients nagivate the 800 page act.

John explains what businesses qualify, how you can file and some tips to get through quickly.   He also has some warnings for businesses on what to do and NOT to do in regards to their employees.   These mistakes can be extremely costly when business owners think that the loan will be forgiven.

This is a must listen to all small and medium sized businesses.   John's insight will save a lot of time as well as expensive mistakes.    The kind of mistakes that could force some businesses to close.