logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2021
35m 16s

#3: How Does A Business Die? Our Detecti...

StoryBrand.ai
About this episode

Here’s the sad reality: countless businesses close their doors every day. It’s not always for the same reason, and sometimes, the problems in a business totally sneak up on you.

In Part Three of our series, How Your Business is an Airplane, we’re focusing on the Right Engine (aka - great marketing). Getting this essential piece of a business right could truly be the difference between if your business succeeds, or if you have to close your doors...for good.

 

--

 

Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.com

 

Needing to hire a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Go to HireACoach.com

 

At Business Made Simple, we teach you everything you need to know to grow a business — BusinessMadeSimple.com

Up next
Jul 7
#27: Bombas—The Shark Tank Pitch That Got Everything Right (And What Businesses Can Learn From It)
When you’re pitching a product, every word matters. That’s why some Shark Tank entrepreneurs walk away with millions while others walk out empty-handed. The Bombas sock pitch not only got a deal, it sparked a billion-dollar brand. But what made it work? From “cardboard feel” to “ ... Show More
21m 20s
Jun 30
#26: Dan Go—The Fitness Coach Who Built a Mega Brand by Niching Down
When you’re building a personal brand, the biggest mistake you can make is being too broad. The world doesn’t need another generalist. It needs someone who owns a clear, specific problem and solves it consistently. That’s the magic of niching down. A focused message not only grab ... Show More
30m 30s
Jun 23
#25: Annie F. Downs—The Strategy Behind Her Breakthrough Personal Brand
What makes someone trust you enough to follow you, buy from you, or even just listen? In the noisy world of personal branding, it’s easy to assume you need a slick image or a viral strategy to break through. But that’s not what people are looking for. They want someone who feels ... Show More
40m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
265. Votre business ne décolle pas (et vous ne comprenez pas pourquoi ?)
➡️ Pour participer à ma Masterclass "3 raisons pour lesquelles vous avez du mal à trouver des clients (et quoi faire à la place)" c'est par ici 👉 Je m'inscris à la Masterclass ____________________________ Un audit business en 30 minutes pour comprendre pourquoi votre business st ... Show More
27m 4s
Jun 2022
373. How to Build Your Business Without Feeling Like You’re Drowning
As a business owner, it's very common to feel overwhelmed, especially when you are starting to scale or grow your business. It's easy to feel like you're drowning and have to do everything on your own to grow your business, but the truth is...you don't!Oftentimes, if you feel lik ... Show More
40m 8s
Dec 2021
How to Buy a Business, Without Investing Your Own Cash with Carl Allen
Carl is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate deal-maker who has worked on transactions worth over $50 billion, which includes over 250 acquisitions and sales, together with more than 100 capital fundraising projects. He is one of the world’s premier experts on buying and fina ... Show More
58m 38s
Aug 2022
Most Coaches Are Terrible Entrepreneurs
Not all coaches can make it as an entrepreneur. Most coaches say they want a business but they don't want to be an entrepreneur. They don't want all of the risks and problems that come with building a business. (For those of you who feel like you are an entrepreneur at heart, sti ... Show More
5m 40s
Mar 2024
179: Mindset Shifts For Success Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner Or Self-Employed
Much of the success or failure of your business will depend on your business mindset.  The process in which you think about things in your business forms your beliefs.  When you believe that you will succeed, you will create actionable steps to bring those beliefs to reality.  Ev ... Show More
21m 14s
Aug 2023
150: Keep Your Business Simple Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed
Keeping your business simple doesn’t mean you can’t meet the revenue or profit goals you have for your business.  It also doesn’t mean that you can’t create a product or service that will meet the needs your ideal customer is looking for.  It’s actually the exact opposite.  When ... Show More
18m 57s
May 2019
Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work & What To Do About It (Part One)
‏Almost 80% of independent businesses fail in the first 5 years. On this podcast, we cover why most small business don’t work and what you as an entrepreneur can do about it. We talk about why being great at the technical side of your business doesn't mean you'll be good at runni ... Show More
39m 3s
Mar 2023
Introducing: Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories
There is so much excitement around starting a business, but hardly any insight on what it truly takes to be your own boss. To help unpack the necessary tools you need to jumpstart your business, Intuit QuickBooks, in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is bringing you "Mind the Busin ... Show More
1m 32s
Jun 2019
Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work & What To Do About It (Part Two)
‏Almost 80% of independent businesses fail in the first 5 years. On this podcast, we cover why most small business don’t work and what you as an entrepreneur can do about it. We talk about why being great at the technical side of your business doesn't mean you'll be good at runni ... Show More
35m 44s