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5 Things to do when you need new business now!

 

What’s In This Episode:

Ever get worried that you have no new business coming in? Not unlike Jill and Brad, do you feel like this every single day? The co-hosts walk through what their concerns are, what it does to them (do you go to the homeless place, too?) and then turn it around and talk about how helpful it can be, too. They also talk about the Top 5 Things To Do When You Need New Business Now! in this episode and they welcome intuitive brainiac Ling Wong to the show. Listen in! »

Ling WongGuest:

  • Ling Wong is an intuitive braniac who helps you distill your big ideas into one cohesive message, find the words that sell and design a plan to do what matters. Find her on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Sponsor:

  • unQuiet Life Podcast - Brad appeared last week on episode # 15 of the unQuiet Life podcast. Our producer, Lightning, co-hosts this podcast about developing a quiet spiritual life in a loud outer world. Brad stopped by to share some thoughts on how to stay connected to God and be your best self during the work day.

Tool:

  • PrimeNow :: Amazon's newest app that lets you order stuff you need and it's delivered free in under two hours. Jill loves it. Try it. (Make sure to check and see if they're up and running in your area, too.)


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Top 5 ways to make your next speaking gig ROCK!

 

What’s In This Episode:

Are there any speakers that you respect? What makes them great, and what have you learned from them? Jill talks about her love of TED talks and the fascinating Sally Hogshead while Brad shares his reverence for Seth Godin and what makes a great speaker in general. Oh, you aren't doing any public speaking for your business? Time to start considering it! Brad & Jill also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Make Your Next Speaking Gig Rock in this episode and they welcome experiential event guru Arthur Zards to the show. Listen in! »

Arthur ZardsGuest:

Turn The Tables:

  • Brad needs your help. The podcast has a lot of you beautiful listeners already hearing the words that come up...but it's not enough! How do you end up recommending podcasts to friends? How do you hear about new podcasts? Will you let Brad know how else he and Jill can get the word out? Email brad<at>breakingdownyourbusiness.com and let him know how you hear about podcasts!

Top 5 ways to make your next speaking gig ROCK! | w/ Arthur Zards | Ep 123Talk to us! Leave us a Google Voicemail so that we can read it in a future episode at 708.872.7878. Or tweet at us using hashtag #jillnbrad. And leave us a review on iTunes — pretty please? Over here!

 

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Top 5 things to say in your next new business meeting

 

What’s In This Episode:

Are there certain business phrases that get people to pay attention to what you're saying? When you say them, do more people lean in to what you're talking about? Brad discusses what he says to gain credibility with his clients and Jill hones in on what makes her Founding Moms members tick. They also talk about the Top 5 Things To Say In Your Next New Business Meeting in this episode and they welcome parent entrepreneur James Oliver, Jr., to the show. Listen in! »

James Oliver, Jr.Guest:

  • James Oliver, Jr., is the founder of WeMontage, a site that lets you easily transforms your memorable and inspiring images into removable photo wallpaper. Keep up with him on TrepLifeDad, where he blogs feverishly all about parent entrepreneurship. Find him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Rant:

  • Jill goes off on people -- all the people -- about getting perspective when it said people are offended if she doesn't get back to them instantaneously. Tune in to hear the steam coming out of her ears.

Ka-Ching! | w/ James Oliver, Jr. | Ep. 122Talk to us! Leave us a Google Voicemail so that we can read it in a future episode at 708.872.7878. Or tweet at us using hashtag #jillnbrad. And leave us a review on iTunes — pretty please? Over here!

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Top 5 Ways to Make Business Development a Daily Habit

 

What’s In This Episode:

What things do you prioritize every single day? Are there certain things you do each and every day without fail? Jill likes to eat. Brad likes to shower. The basics, people. If you prioritize breathing, checking your email or scheduling your schedule, this episode is for you. The very quiet co-hosts share their Top 5 Ways To Make Business Development A Daily Habit in this episode and they welcome business coach Daryl Urbanski to the show. Listen in! »

Daryl UrbanskiGuest:

Sponsor:

  • EnMast.com is the small business owner community you want to belong to. And get this: Wanna know how to create a daily habit out of your business development? If you want to learn how to build a daily habit of doing business development for your business so that you can always have work, charge the rates you deserve, and get the clients you like to work with, head here.

Rant:

  • Jill is REALLY ANNOYED about the end of a lot of her business meetings. You know that famous question, "So, how can I help you?" Don't ever say that to her. EVER. Tune in to hear why...


Take Two and Call Me In the MorningTalk to us! Leave us a Google Voicemail so that we can read it in a future episode at 
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Top 5 Ways to Get People to Return Your Phone Calls or Emails

What’s In This Episode:

What emails or phone calls do you always respond to? What about the ones you never reply to? Jill and Brad spend some time hashing out what they reply to and why -- and it's no secret that Jill never responds to Brad unless they're recording this podcast. Check out their checklists and compare and contrast your own. This week, they talk about the Top 5 Ways To Return Your Phone Calls Or Emails in this episode and they welcome CorpNet's Nellie Akalp to the show. Listen in! »

Nellie AkalpGuest:

  • Nellie Akalp is the founder of CorpNet, where she helps start, grow and maintain businesses in all 50 States and specializes in forming Corporations & LLC's. Find her on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Sponsor:

  • EnMast.com is the small business owner community you want to belong to. And get this: Wanna know how to create a daily habit out of your business development? If you want to learn how to build a daily habit of doing business development for your business so that you can always have work, charge the rates you deserve, and get the clients you like to work with, head here.

Tool:

  • Highrise :: It's a simple secret weapon to track tasks, contacts, and notes. Put your contacts in, check out the history of your communication with them all, and manage all of your work in one place. Brad calls it a "CRM for the rest of us" -- try it out and let him know what you think.


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Top 5 ways to get back in the swing (after summer)

What’s In This Episode:

Do you have a hard time getting back into the swing of things after a long break, like a great summer vacation? Jill and Brad sure do. They talk about their summer shenanigans -- even unplugging from electronics for 10 full days -- and how hard a time they've had getting back into it. But, not to worry: They shout all about their top tips and tricks for finding their work groove all over again. It's no surprise, then, that this week they discuss the Top 5 Ways To Get Back In The Swing (After Summer) in this episode and they welcome psychological illusionist David Ranalli to the show. Listen in! »

David RanalliGuest:

  • David Ranalli is a full-time professional magician, sleight of hand artist, and psychological illusionist based in Chicago & Indianapolis. Using simple, everyday objects and a keen knowledge of human behavior, David performs a full-scale show of wonder that is packed full of laughs and audience participation. Find him on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Sponsor:

  • When you need to run payroll, trust SurePayroll.com to get it done. SurePayroll.com has been dedicated to supporting US small businesses since 2000 and their award-winning, top-rated service makes it easy because they automatically file and pay federal, state and local payroll taxes online, every time. Go to BreakingDownYourBusiness.com/SurePayroll today for a free, personalized price quote. Or give them a call at 866-996-8524 .

Tool:

  • Be My Eyes :: It's an iPhone app that lets blind people contact a network of sighted volunteers for help with live video chat.


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What’s In This Episode:

Have you been needing a little push lately? Would you like to hear a few reasons about why you should just go for it? If so, Jill and Brad will give you the Top 5 Reasons To Go For It in this episode. Also, they introduce author Barry Friedman, who tells us about the reason he gave up sugar and much more, to the show. Listen in! »

Barry FriedmanGuest:

  • Barry Friedman is an author who shares his journey about life without sugar. If you would like to start a similar challenge, you can go to his site, 30DaysSugarFree.comFind him on TwitterFacebook and Linkedin.

Tool:

  • Brad has an idea about what to do with all the business cards that people give to you. Brad suggests that you use a social media tool called custom audiences that allows you to upload an email list, that consists of the people you've met, and market to just those people.


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What’s In This Episode:

Have you ever felt like you weren't treating your team quite right? Or maybe you think that you could do a better job at showing your team more appreciation? Jill and Brad talk about how you can show your team some gratitude. For these tips, listen to the Top 5 Ways To Treat Your Team Right in this episode after they welcome filmmaker David Bradburn to the show. Listen in! »


Guest:

  • David Bradburn is a filmmaker/producer who runs his own production company, Fork the Man Productions. Find him on Facebook and Linkedin .

Sponsor:

  • SurePayroll  - It's a way for business owners to have their payroll at their fingertips. Along with payroll, they offer services that manage 401(k) plans, health insurance, workers' compensation, employee screening and more. It's promised to be easy, convenient and accurate at a price that small business owners can afford.

Rant:

  • Jill has found a Ted Talk from Monica Lewinsky called "The Price Of Shame" and it opened her eyes to another side of the story, which sheds a new light on Ms. Lewinsky.

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What’s In This Episode:

Do you shoot videos frequently? Have you realized that your videos are missing something? Jill and Brad discuss ways for you to make your videos look as professional and as aesthetically pleasing as possible with the Top 5 Things To Make Your Video Awesome. Also, tune in as they welcome Marcel Krawczyk, creator of a new web app that needs help prioritizing his teams ideas.  Listen in! »


Guest:

  • Marcel Krawczyk is one of the founders of ShareASpot, which aims to help find parking in Chicago. Find him on Twitter and Linkedin.

Rant:

  • Brad has found that his family uses an obsessively large amount  of water bottles and he wishes that he could just go back to the old days where the use of canteens was preferred.


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