Business Owner Tips Episodes

This week, enjoy an Encore presentation of one of the most popular episodes from the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know archives. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a classic, I hope you enjoy this timeless advice for business owners. I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Feeling the emotional whiplash of running your business? You're not alone. In this episode we deliver invaluable insights to help you conquer stress, tackle burnout, and overcome the fear of f...

Feeling the emotional whiplash of running your business? You're not alone. In this episode we deliver invaluable insights to help you conquer stress, tackle burnout, and overcome the fear of failure. From setting realistic goals to celebrating small victories, discover practical strategies to navigate the inevitable highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the importance of self-care, boundary-setting, and task delegation to maintain balance and productivity. Learn how to refra...

Could understanding the difference between business and personal credit be the game-changer your business needs? In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, I unravel the essential steps to building robust business credit. We kick things off by exploring why separating your business and personal finances is crucial, followed by practical advice on registering your business, opening a business bank account, and obtaining a DUNS number (get yours here). We’ll also dive into the importanc...

[ORIGINALLY AIRED AUGUST 3, 2022] Strapped for strategies to keep your business afloat during these tumultuous times? Imagine if you could have a roadmap to deftly navigate the stormy waters of economic downturns. In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, your host, Chip Schweiger, provides just that. He shares five invaluable pieces of wisdom that gleaned over his years advising entrepreneurs. We discuss smart staffing strategies, the importance of turnarounds, and the value of consi...

Ever wondered how to build a business that’s designed to sell and deliver consistent customer experiences? Join Chip Schweiger and unravel the secret that successful businesses swear by - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is the first episode of a two-part series where Chip discusses the instrumental role SOPs play in structuring businesses and the power they possess in guaranteeing happy customers and more entrepreneurial freedom. Listen in to understand how SOPs minimize time spent pr...

Are you an entrepreneur or business owner with too much on your plate? If so, you need to discover the secrets to delegating effectively to free up your time! In this week's episode of the show, we'll be exploring the four degrees of delegation where you'll learn the key strategies entrepreneurs and business owners can use. And Chip reveals the "Yes or No Question" that can help you delegate successfully and unlock greater success for your business. What to listen to next: Episode 22 - Why Cas...

While taking time off from work is often much-needed to get away from a hectic work life, research also shows that it is important for your health. Whether you have three days, one week or two weeks of glorious vacation time, doctors say that if you don’t take advantage of this break from work, your stress and mental health will suffer. But for today's entrepreneur, it can be tricky. Between when and how you should take time away to your employees knowing your company’s philosophy on taking v...

If you were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of a traditional Christmas-tree-like organizational chart, or are you stuck in the middle of your business, like a hub in a bicycle wheel? As anyone knows who's tried to fly United when O’Hare Airport has been hit by a snowstorm, a hub-and-spoke model is only as strong as the hub. The moment the hub is overwhelmed, the entire system fails. Acquirers generally avoid...