Things Entrepreneurs Should Know

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Sept. 20, 2023

5 Types of Business Borrowing for Entrepreneurs

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of business borrowing? We're here to guide you through the labyrinth of different borrowing options available to entrepreneurs. This episode of is all about demystifying the process of ...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Mastering the Science of Achievement: How to Amplify Business Success…

Ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to sail effortlessly towards their goals, while others keep treading water? It's all tied to an intriguing blend of motivation, focus, drive, and a sprinkle of something we'll call gr...

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Aug. 23, 2023

Mastering Business Ownership: Ten Tips to Boost Your Company's Value

Ever wondered what the secret sauce is that makes some companies more valuable than others in the same industry? This episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know could hold the answers you've been looking for. With nuggets of...

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Aug. 9, 2023

The 4 Best Business Structures and How to Pay Yourself From Each

Ever wondered about the best business structure for your startup while navigating the maze of tax implications? Well, look no further. We’re shining a light on the complexities of business entities and legal considerations th...

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July 26, 2023

Five Key Strategies for Navigating Economic Downturns

[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 epi...

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July 12, 2023

Unlock Business Success with Standard Operating Procedures: Part Two

What's the secret to having autonomous employees and running an efficient business? The answer lies in properly documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Welcome back to another episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should K...

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June 29, 2023

Unlocking Business Success with Standard Operating Procedures: Part O…

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)....

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June 14, 2023

The Surprising Truths Behind Small Business Hurdles & How to Transfor…

Are you a small business owner who's tried to grow but never quite achieves the success you want? In this week's edition get the inside scoop on why your business may be stuck in a rut and what you can …

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May 31, 2023

Secrets To Effective Delegation For Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

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 …

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Aug. 3, 2022

How to Keep Your Business Going in Tough Times

We’re headed into uncertain economic times. Between inflation, and the continuing war in Ukraine to another election where all these folks seem to do is yell at each other from the top of their lungs. And while your industry ...

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July 27, 2022

Winning Strategies to Price Your Product or Service

No matter what business you're in, pricing is always a key consideration. But when it comes to an inflationary economy, pricing can be especially tricky. There are countless factors to consider, from regulatory compliance to...

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July 20, 2022

Why Cash Flow is So Important and How to Get It

One issue that seems to be coming up a lot lately for business owners is cash flow, and for good reason. If your business runs out of cash, and cannot borrow from somebody or get more investment capital, then it’s …

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July 13, 2022

How Being Like Switzerland Can Make Your Business More Valuable

You probably already know that a customer or employee dependency can undermine the value of your business, but have you ever stopped to think how one of your suppliers could also lead to a valuation drop if you ever want …

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July 6, 2022

Why Taking a Vacation Can Make Your Business More Valuable (And How t…

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 …

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June 29, 2022

4 Simple Ways to Turbocharge Your Business

The growth of your business is essential. However, to grow any enterprise you must continually seek ways to turbocharge its engine and your business is no different. Essentially, you need to develop strategies that will drive...

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June 22, 2022

3 Reasons Businesses Fail (and How To Fix Each Of Them)

There are a lot of reasons business fail. Some of them are due to poor management, not being in a definable niche or just plain dumb luck. And, while these circumstances are frustrating, a lot of times they’re unavoidable. At...

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June 15, 2022

9 Warning Signs You May Stuck In The Middle of Your Business

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 …

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April 13, 2022

What's So Important About Owning A $1 Million Business?

Think for a moment about what does the word valuable mean for you and your business? Maybe it’s a business you can pass along to your kids or other family members? Maybe it’s one that you can use as a …

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April 6, 2022

3 Things Successful Business Owners Do Differently

Success. Wealth. Achieving our goals. The most successful among us do certain things and act certain ways that helps them be successful. If you’re an investor, or aspiring owner, or an industry insider you’ll likely get value...

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March 30, 2022

Get More Profits By Tracking These Seven KPIs

If you want to run your business rather than having it run you, you should look at the ratios we call key performance indicators or KPIs. Just like baseball’s leadoff batters who measure their “on-base percentage” or doctors ...

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July 28, 2021

The Hidden Danger of Cross-Selling When Creating a Valuable Business

You've likely heard the adage that it is far easier to cross-sell an existing customer a new product than it is to find a new customer. And if your goal is to grow at all costs, then cross-selling makes sense. …

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June 29, 2021

It's Time to Productize Your Service - Here's How to Do It

If your business offers a service, or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service, you were probably disproportionately impacted by the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. While cons...

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June 22, 2021

Why You Should Think Twice Before Rejecting An Offer to Buy Your Comp…

In 2011, Groupon rejected a $6 billion offer from Google. So, what did one of the world's largest companies do? Well, in this week's episode we talk about the actions Google took, and how you can learn from Groupon's mistake …

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