Beste Small Communities podcaster (2024)

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Spicing Up Entrepreneurship: James Louis' Flavorful Journey with Wholly Fire Foods 36:38

1d ago36:38

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When you think hot sauce, you may think scorching heat, but James Louis of Holy Fire Foods marches to the beat of a different drum. His creations are a testament that the secret to a great hot sauce isn't just the heat; it's the harmony of flavors that dance on your palate while still giving that kick you crave. In our intriguing chat, James reveal…

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Is Your Pricing Strategy a Goldmine or a Disaster Waiting to Happen? 13:20

4d ago13:20

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Have you noticed that everyone has an opinion on how you should price your products or services? But how do you know if they are even going to be profitable? Today we will walk through a way to test your pricing strategy to ensure that you will have profitable sales. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this…

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Boost Your Sales: Unveiling the True Money-Makers in Your Small Business 17:27

11d ago17:27

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Which of Your Products or Services Make the Most Money? Not all items are created equal. Some might make you more in sales but others will make you more in profit. How do you know which products or services are the ones you should be pushing in your business? Watch the video to see the visual numbers: https://youtu.be/SbbU5Xocb90 __________________…

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Two Calculations to Know in Your Small Business 15:37

18d ago15:37

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If you want more profit in your small business, then you will want to learn these two easy-to-learn calculations that will lead to you putting more money to your bottom line. Knowing the flow of money through your business will give you powerful information to make more money in your small business. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busine…

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Igniting Change in Rural Communities Through Economic Empowerment 30:12

22d ago30:12

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Discover the pulse of rural prosperity and community welfare with as we join forces with Nathan Ole of the International Economic Development Council and Martha Claire Bullen from Communities Unlimited. Our conversation traverses the intricate landscapes of rural economic ecosystems, highlighting the essential links between economic growth, profess…

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Where's My Money? 5:27

25d ago5:27

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Ever have a great month of sales only to open up your account and ask "Where's all the money? Let's talk about what might be going on.... 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for…

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Where Was I Last Week & Let’s Talk Customer Service 15:28

1M ago15:28

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Life can sometimes throw you off track on your goals. But there is always some learning lesson to gain. The last 10 days were not what I planned but I did have an opportunity to view customer service in a new way and today, I’ll share where I was and the customer service lessons, I wanted to share. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busines…

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Bridging the Digital Divide: A Quest for Community Connectivity 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Have you ever considered the power of connectivity? This week, we're honoring AmeriCorps Week with a heartfelt tribute to those dedicated to empowering communities that are lagging behind in our digital world. Joining us on Small Talk, Sylvia Brown, Shruti Machiraju, and Ali Milligan from Communities Unlimited, offer an insider's perspective on the…

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I FAILED - Why I Closed the Doors to My Small Business 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Shutting down a small business is never easy. I know from personal experience. You work your butt off to build a business only to be faced with either failing or walking away. Sometimes you have to walk away and live to fight another day. Today I'll share how I had to close the doors to my small business and how I still survived and thrived. And so…

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Mapping a Thriving Future Through GIS 26:28

2M ago26:28

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Join Trent Neathery, GIS maestro at Communities Unlimited, as he guides us through rural community mapping. We'll discover the pivotal role of high-precision GPS in preserving water systems and local landmarks, revealing how meticulously gathered coordinates are revolutionizing the way small towns manage their most precious resources. Trent's tales…

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Don’t Let an Employee Bonus Become a Nightmare for Your Small Business! 12:17

2M ago12:17

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Employee bonuses sound good. But they can also end up being a nightmare when done wrong. If you are thinking about creating a bonus program for your team, make sure you are asking yourself some important questions before implementing them. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understa…

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Can You Afford to Have a Brick & Mortar Location? 24:28

2M ago24:28

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Business is booming & you need space. But can you afford to open that store, warehouse, workshop or other location to expand your business? Let’s walk through how you can do a simple exercise to see the impact a building / location will have on your profitability. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Af…

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Mapping the Future: The Power of GIS 28:08

2M ago28:08

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Unlock the secrets of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how they revolutionize community asset management with our special guest, Don Becker from Communities Unlimited. This episode reveals the crucial role GIS can play in everything from emergency services to water system efficiency. Don sheds light on the 'light bulb' moments communities e…

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Everything Impacts Your Profits - Don't Make These Mistakes 10:33

2M ago10:33

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Your business numbers are being impacted by every decision you make in your business. So many sales and profits are lost due to the littlest things. Your customer experience has a huge impact on what they spend and ultimately how much money you make off them. Let’s take a look at several examples of decisions a business makes that can lead to lost …

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How to Review Your Year Ending Profit & Loss Income Statement 17:15

2M ago17:15

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Your Year-Ending Profit & Loss Income Statement is packed with great information to help you increase your profit and sales. But how exactly do you read it to get the information you need to be more profitable and create more sales. Well today, we will dive into an existing business and take a look. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UCwjC7XKA7…

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Why Your Competition is More Profitable than You Are 15:41

3M ago15:41

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Have you ever looked at your competition and wondered how they can make more money than you? Well, let's dive into some of those reasons and the possibility that they might not be as profitable as you think. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers ____…

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RANT: Why Do Businesses Do This?! 5:59

3M ago5:59

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A trip to a local business in town (at a location I use to run a business out of) blew my mind at how poorly they cared about their customers and how little they cared about making money as they were flushing money down the toilet! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Yo…

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7 Key Pillars of a Strong Business Foundation 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Your Business is only as strong as the foundation you build it on. Let's discuss 7 areas of your small business that need to be solid to help ensure your business is profitable and making the money you want. A strong foundation is key to your business's long-term success. 👉 Link to the Worksheet in the Video/Podcast: https://babolearning.com/Busine…

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Look for Profit Opportunities Using This Simple Trick 9:46

3M ago9:46

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We all know a powerful tool in your toolbelt is your profit and loss statement. However, a lot of folks don’t realize how much information is hiding in the monthly breakdown when you look at them side by side. Today we take a look at how you want to look at just the core parts (sales, COGS, expenses, & profit) to find some opportunities. Watch the …

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Will You Crush Your Business in 2024? 6:12

4M ago6:12

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If you want to be successful in the new year, it all starts with the mindset and actions you take. You CAN NOT treat the new year like you did the past year or you will get what you have already been getting. Do you need a mindset change to start 2024 strong? _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Afforda…

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Boost Your Business Profits: Using 5 Core Strategies 11:24

4M ago11:24

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Boost Your Business Profits: Using 5 Core Strategies Making more money in your small business isn’t about some crazy strategy. More money is made by fine tuning your business. Let’s take a look at 5 areas that will definitely help you grow those profits! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable C…

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Is Your LACK OF CASH FLOW Killing Your Business? 9:55

4M ago9:55

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Cash is the air that your business needs to breath. Without it, the business cannot survive no matter how well you run it. I should know. I’ll share my experience with a lack of cash flow and the ultimate end of one of my businesses. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding …

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What Is a Balance Sheet for Your Small Business 12:06

5M ago12:06

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There is a business tool that small business owners have that will help them understand their business's financial position at any given time. We call it a balance sheet. But what on earth is that? Let's discuss what it is and what it contains. Recommended Bookkeeping: Quickbooks Online – My #1 Recommended Resource for Small Business Owners. ______…

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A Freshly Brewed Future: Amanda Phillips' Entrepreneurial Journey 31:12

5M ago31:12

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Join us as we take an intimate look into the world of Amanda Phillips, the resilient owner of Tamp & Grind, who bravely stepped into entrepreneurship following her husband's untimely passing. We embark on this rich journey together, navigating the exhilarating highs and the unexpected challenges Amanda faced. From fixing an old espresso machine to …

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Supercharge Your Business Success in 2024 by Having a Plan 18:20

5M ago18:20

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If you want to crush 2024 and have the best year ever in your business, you need a plan that you can execute. Let's go over some of the areas you want to look at and how you can build a business plan/goals to ensure 2024 rocks! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your B…

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STOP Letting them STEAL YOUR Business! 9:52

5M ago9:52

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What if you could dominate an entire neighborhood? How would your business change? Impossible? Only in your mind. People need you and you are letting others steal your business! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 …

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No Dead Ends: Pioneering Partnership In East Texas 37:10

5M ago37:10

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Are you ready to gain an understanding of the innovative strategies transforming rural communities? In today's episode, we sit down with the insightful Jerry Kenney, Program Officer at the TLL Temple Foundation. He gives us a comprehensive look at the foundation's mission for rural capacity-building, regional capacity-building, and community develo…

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This Pricing Mistake Could Be Costing You Thousands In Profits 13:46

5M ago13:46

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With so many opinions on how to price, it is no wonder that many small business owners fail to keep this one thing in mind when setting their prices. By doing so, they are probably costing themselves profit. No matter how you price, you MUST keep this one thing in mind. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out t…

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The Powerful Tool Ignored by Most Small Business Owners 19:12

6M ago19:12

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Your profit and loss income statement is the most powerful tool you have to understand your business numbers so you can create more sales and profits! They are intimidated by the numbers or don't even know they exist. So let's dive in and take a look at this powerful business tool you have so you can start making more money in your business! WATCH …

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Breaking Down Barriers In South Texas With Small-Dollar Lending 29:37

6M ago29:37

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Ever wonder how small-dollar loans can transform underserved communities and uplift the lives residents? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michael Rivera, a loan officer for the Nuestra Casa program, who illuminates how this lending initiative is making a significant difference in South Texas Colonias. We uncover the realities of life in t…

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A Quick Way to Identify Opportunities in Your Small Business 17:33

6M ago17:33

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If you are like most business owners, you are too close to your business & make excuses for the issues in your business. You keep pushing forward doing what you are doing and miss obvious things that you need to address. But where do you start? Let’s talk about that… _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this…

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You Are Using Facebook Wrong! Do This Instead to Grow Your Small Business 11:26

6M ago11:26

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Can Facebook really help your small business? Yes! But you might be using it wrong. It isn’t about Facebook Ads and it isn’t about your Facebook Page. It is about you! You being you and being part of your community. Let’s talk about what that looks like. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable C…

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Water, Wastewater, and the Cherokee Nation: A Deep Dive with Billy Hix 39:02

6M ago39:02

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Did you know that water is not just a means of sustenance, but also holds immense cultural and spiritual significance for the Cherokee Nation? Join us for a captivating conversation with Billy Hix, the Senior Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering with the Cherokee Nation, as we journey through the vital world of water and w…

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Pay Your People What They Are Worth 14:36

6M ago14:36

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With hourly wages all over the place, what should you pay your employees? What are they actually worth? When do you give them an increase? When is a wage too much? We will take a look at all of these burning employee wage questions. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Y…

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Are You Setting Your Business Up to Fail? 10:00

6M ago10:00

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We never set out to fail. It usually is due to the action we take. Let’s go over 4 big mistakes small business owners make that can lead to business failure. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearnin…

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From Struggle to Success: Isaac Traylor's Path to Entrepreneurship 28:28

7M ago28:28

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What if you were told your dreams were out of reach? Would you let the world crumble your aspirations or would you rise above the adversity? Get ready to be inspired by our guest, Isaac Traylor, owner of 3-i Pressure Washing and Detail, as he shares his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Isaac'…

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What Most Small Business Owners Forget This Time of the Year 8:57

7M ago8:57

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As we head into the end of the year, it is easy to get into coasting mode and this can be DANGEROUS for your business. Here is what I recommend. ____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUB…

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You Are Paying Yourself Wrong in Your Small Business 10:18

7M ago10:18

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The way you pay yourself in your small business could be costing your thousands of dollars in potential sales & profits. Are you making this mistake I see folks make all the time when paying themselves? _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _________…

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Healthy Food for Rural Communities: A Conversation with Brenda Williams 25:41

7M ago25:41

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Join us as we pull up a chair with Brenda Williams, Healthy Foods Coordinator at Communities Unlimited. Get ready to unpack the pressing issue of food insecurity in rural communities, and the unique challenges faced by those living off the beaten path. We dive into how Brenda is championing for better access to fresh, nutritious produce from small-…

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The Truth About Small Business Debt: Myth vs. Reality 12:43

7M ago12:43

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It is very tempting to go into debt to grow your small business. While you might be able to grow your sales, the reality is, most business owners tank their profits and their cash flow. Before you go into debt in your business, please keep the things we talk about in mind. You will be glad you did. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busines…

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Can You Make $100,000 in Your Small Business? 12:42

7M ago12:42

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Are you stuck making between 30k – 50k but wanting to grow your business so you can take home 100k? It is totally doable! But first you have to understand what it is going to take to get you on the right track to start earning a better living doing what you love! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Aff…

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Mastering Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation 31:03

8M ago31:03

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Ever wondered how to leverage your business to build personal wealth? Prepare to unlock the answers with us as we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Maria Barrero, the brains behind Spaces to Love, a firm devoted to creating spaces that enhance lifestyle and well-being. Maria, in her delightful candor, will share her professional journey…

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Grow Your Business with a Kick-Butt Team 12:42

8M ago12:42

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Unlock Growth by Focusing on This Area of Your Business Whether you have no one yet, or you already have a team, this one area of your business is critical to your business’s growth and success. But what should you focus on? Let’s go over 6 areas that will help you take your team to the next level. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busines…

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Grow Your Business Without Working Yourself to Death 11:14

8M ago11:14

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How do you take your business to the next level when there are no more hours in the week to give? This one area of your business holds the key to growing your business, without working more hours. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________…

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The Crucial Role of Water Operators and Infrastructure Upgrades 19:56

8M ago19:56

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Have you ever stopped to wonder about the unsung heroes behind your tap water? Passionate champions committed to the water and wastewater industry. Join us as we shed light on the importance of water operators in small communities, the array of skills they need, and their impact on the community's health and safety. Water operators are more than ju…

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The Secret to Profit Growth: Profitable Business Owners Focus on This 17:58

8M ago17:58

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Ever wonder why some business owners are more profitable than others? It all comes down to using these to help ensure you are focused on the right things. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.c…

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The 3 Key Areas to Focus on to Grow Your Business 11:11

8M ago11:11

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If your business is stuck or you want to continue to grow your small business, then you want to focus on these 3 areas. These are the same areas that larger businesses focus on, and you want to make sure you are too! _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Num…

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The Unsung Heroes Keeping Our Water Clean 25:14

8M ago25:14

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What does it take to ensure clean water for everyone? We crack open this big question with our special guests from Communities Unlimited, Gaylene Riley and Karen Conrad. Gaylene, who holds the position of Oklahoma State Coordinator, brings us behind the scenes of her job, overseeing technical assistance providers. These unsung heroes assist communi…

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Is Honesty the Best Policy in Business? 8:48

9M ago8:48

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Why do customers feel they are going to be screwed over by businesses they hire or use? How do you prove to the customer that you are one of the good “ones”? The most successful businesses have figured out how to run an ethical business. Have you shown your community the role integrity plays in your small business? _____________________ 👉 Want to L…

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Putting Your Business First: Firing Customers/Clients 8:29

9M ago8:29

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Sometimes You Just Have to Fire Some Customers / Clients! It’s ok. Sometimes it is them, and sometimes it is you. But either way, they must go! Firing a customer can be very healthy for your business. Many times, you will regain time, energy and money by letting them go and replacing them with new, healthier client/customer relationships. _________…

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