Kelsey Crawford, owner of A Beautiful Reaction salon in Meridian, Idaho, shares her entrepreneurial journey from starting as a stylist to scaling her salon into a successful business.

Kelsey details her salon financial framework, reveals the importance of mindset shifts when transitioning from a stylist to a business owner, and shares insights into her approach to social media marketing, influencer collaborations, and maintaining a strong public persona.

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Edgar Diaz, the Business Development Officer at Lucy's Inc, shares the remarkable journey of Lucy's, a company founded by his father, Miguel Diaz, and their transition from selling lime and lemon juice at farmer's markets to establishing an incredibly fast growing e-commerce business.

Edgar shares essential insights for e-commerce entrepreneurs including how to build trust as an Amazon vendor, why Lucy's sells on Amazon but not Walmart, and how social media is taking down one of their biggest organic juice competitors.

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Dawn Fotopulos is on a mission to double small business survival rates. She’s made it her life’s work. In this episode she shares a retrospective on her career serving the small business community. In her world, small businesses live and die by their numbers. She gives some incredible tips on how to make sure businesses get paid, and by consequence, stay healthy.

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On this episode of This Week in Small Business, Jennifer Drew, the Hair CEO, reveals her path to financial freedom for beauty business owners. From finding hidden profits to mastering the Roots framework (Revenues, Owners Pay, Operating Expenses, Taxes, and Savings), Jennifer shares her method of helping beauty entrepreneurs thrive.

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In this episode of This Week in Small Business, Brad Bachand shares his hard-earned insights on how to force your construction business to be profitable, including how to:

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In this week’s episode of “This Week in Small Business,” we sit down with Jesse Lane, the founder and CEO of J. Lane Construction. Jesse started his incredibly journey in construction at the age of 14, started his own company at the age of 22, and less than 10 years later, has scaled his business well into 8 figure territory.

Jesse shares what he’s learnt on his journey of hyper growth in the construction industry.

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In this week's episode of This Week in Small Business, we sit down with Mike Claudio, the owner and founder of Win Rate Consulting. Mike shares his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, where he transitioned into helping contractors with strategic and tactical coaching. With an impressive growth story, he offers valuable insights into scaling a business.

Mike emphasizes the importance of evolving with market conditions, maintaining a clear vision for the future, and understanding cash flow for financial success. He highlights the significance of effective communication, especially the 'why' behind tasks, whether with employees or clients.

Join us in this engaging conversation with Mike Claudio to learn about his experiences and expertise in the world of small business and consulting. Discover valuable tips and strategies to help your construction business thrive.

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Join us for an insightful episode of This Week in Small Business as we sit down with Brad Bachand, the visionary behind Home Love Construction. In this interview, Brad shares his remarkable journey from a military background to transforming a small family remodeling business into an eight-figure revenue-generating powerhouse.

Brad dives deep into the world of construction, offering valuable insights into financial management, scaling your business, and seizing opportunities in the thriving construction industry. He highlights the importance of separating costs and running the business efficiently, along with sharing tips for growth and success.

Discover Brad's secrets to navigating the construction landscape and his exciting vision for the industry's future. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that's sure to inspire and educate!

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In this episode of This Week in Small Business, join host Eytan Bensoussan as he sits down with Ginger Siegel, the North America Small Business Lead at MasterCard. Together, they delve into the pivotal topic of digitization for small businesses and the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behaviors. Ginger underscores the critical importance of safeguarding small businesses against cyberattacks, offering invaluable insights into cybersecurity measures.

Throughout the conversation, both Eytan and Ginger highlight the significance of establishing robust financial management tools right from the inception of a business venture. Ginger encourages small business owners to have confidence in their ventures and actively seek tools and resources to boost growth and efficiency. Real-life success stories of small businesses seizing opportunities and thriving are shared as inspiring examples.

Ginger also sheds light on strategic partnerships with industry giants like QuickBooks, Adobe, GoDaddy, Shopify, and Hootsuite, presenting them as invaluable tools for small business owners. The conversation highlights the pivotal role played by marketing tools, operational efficiency solutions, and digital banking services, with a special mention of NorthOne, in driving small business growth.

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