The customer isn't always right. It's a lesson entrepreneurs have to learn early. For small businesses and independents, autonomy is everything. That's why it's crucial not to let customers dictate all your decisions.
Apr 15
Five Lazy Ways To Start A Business On The Side This Weekend
Most side business advice is exhausting - websites, funnels, branding, endless prep before you even make a dollar. By the time you’re done, the weekend’s over and you’ve made exactly $0. Omar’s approach is different: five businesses you can genuinely start this weekend, with noth ... Show More
23m 3s
Apr 13
How I Made My First Million Dollars (And The Steps So You Can Too)
Omar’s first million‑dollar story was not an overnight success. For years, he was stuck - hitting the same ceiling again and again, never breaking past $400,000 in revenue. The frustration was real, and the solution wasn’t what he thought it was. In this episode, Omar shares the ... Show More
28m 54s
Jun 2024
211: How Customer Experience Impacts Sales Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner Self-Employed
<p>Focusing on your customer’s experience will not only help you increase sales in your business, but many businesses thrive on referrals from happy customers as well. By understanding exactly how your customer is experiencing your product or service, you’ll be able to capitaliz ... Show More
23m 32s
Jan 2022
331. How to Get "Ready-to-Buy" Customers
<p>We often expect our customers to hit that “checkout” button without being prompted or convinced to do so. But that isn’t how people behave. They buy on desire, needs, and wants, and, as a product-based business owner, it's your responsibility to share with them the benefits th ... Show More
56m 41s
Feb 2022
344. Lessons Learned from Retailers, Manufacturers & Brick-and-Mortar Business Owners
<p>In another of our Lessons Learned episodes, we bring you two more inspirational stories from our Multi-Stream Machine students (who are now Masterminders). We’ve already showcased everyone from Etsy sellers to one-of-a-kind, handmade artists, so today, we’re hearing from retai ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2024
212: Persevere Even When It Gets Hard Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed
<p>Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Coach, and the host of the Mastering Your Small Business Finances Podcast, and I want to welcome you to this new series I’m doing on this podcast. My intention is to drop one of these additional episodes every ... Show More
5m 45s
Jun 2024
Mastering Outsourcing for Small Businesses
Welcome back to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, we have a special guest, Adam Pisk, co-founder of the remote-only outsourcing enterprise, BruntWork. With over 25 years of experience in sales and operations leadership, Adam is an expert in har ... Show More
23m 46s
Oct 2023
159: Discovering Your Entrepreneurial Potential Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, VA Business Owner Or Self-Employed
<p>Have you ever wondered if starting a business is right for you? Starting a business is both an exciting and challenging endeavor, and recognizing the right time to start is crucial. Determining the right time to start your own business can be a daunting decision. In today’s ... Show More
15m 44s