Tue, 29 December 2015
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Tue, 22 December 2015
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Tue, 15 December 2015
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Tue, 8 December 2015
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Tue, 1 December 2015
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Tue, 24 November 2015
What’s In This Episode:Do you take any time off over the holidays? Jill and Brad share the days they take off, why they choose to break away from biz when they do, and discuss whether it's a good idea to do so or not. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Keep Your Momentum Through The Holidays in this episode and they welcome Ethan Daly to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Category:Business -- posted at: 3:00am CDT |
Tue, 17 November 2015
What’s In This Episode:When's the last time you met with someone in a business setting and thought, "Wow, you're such a fake!"? Were you offended by their lack of authenticity? Why? Jill and Brad talk about the ins and outs of fakes, condescending tricksters, and folks who just aren't doing this business thing correctly. Spoiler alert: They also figure out why telemarketers have such success! So, this week they share their Top 5 Moments for Straight Talk In Business in this episode and they welcome motivational guru Stephanie Owen to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Direct download: Truthiness___w__Stephanie_Owen___Ep._128.mp3
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Tue, 10 November 2015
What’s In This Episode:Ever plan a launch? Have an event or opening or new something you're announcing to the world and soon? Jill and Brad talk all about their top tips to get you in shape and shout it from the rooftops at the volume that they prefer (spoiler alert: really ridiculously loud.) So tune in for their Top 5 Lessons Learned From A Launch in this episode and they welcome entrepreneur Brian Feldkamp to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Tue, 3 November 2015
What’s In This Episode:Do you make goals at the beginning of each year? Have you stuck to them? Oh, yeah? How are they going? Jill talks about her miserable failures at keeping any of them, and Brad admits that he failed (at making any goasl at all.) So, the duo talks about the Top 5 Ways To Make The Rest Of This Year Count in this episode and they welcome Nic Zito to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Category:Business -- posted at: 3:00am CDT |
Tue, 27 October 2015
What’s In This Episode:Ever have clients call you with emergencies that aren't really emergencies? What do you do about it? Our previous guest, Oz du Soleil, asked us to talk about what small business owners can do to make sure that their day is not completely sucked up by one client's perceived emergency. Jill and Brad share great tips and tricks for making sure this doesn't happen to you ever again. Therefore thus hence, in this week's episode they go through their Top 5 Ways To Manage A Client's Emergency Without Creating Your Own and they welcome the ever-so-helpful Terry L. Green to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Tue, 20 October 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 13 October 2015
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! » Guest:
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Direct download: Take_the_Stage____w__Arthur_Zards___Ep._123.mp3
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Tue, 6 October 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 29 September 2015
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Tue, 22 September 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 15 September 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 8 September 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 1 September 2015
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! » Guest:
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Tue, 25 August 2015
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! »
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Tue, 18 August 2015
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! »
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Tue, 11 August 2015
What’s In This Episode: Are you going on vacation soon? If so, are you sure that you're going to enjoy it to the fullest? If not, tune in with Jill and Brad as they discuss the Top 5 Things You Need To Do On Vacation. Also, learn about a few ways to boost your company's presence in the community along with ways to boost your business's morale as they introduce experienced businessman Kevin Masi. Listen in! »
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Tue, 4 August 2015
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Tue, 28 July 2015
What’s In This Episode:Has it ever hit you that what you don’t know outweighs the things that you do know? Would you like to know how to fix that? Jill and Brad will give you some tips on the many resources available as they discuss the Top 5 Things You Need to Learn Now and where to learn them. Also, they talk with Oz du Soliel, a Microsoft Excel wizard about how to better manage time. Listen in! » Guest:
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Tue, 21 July 2015
How do you keep up with all of the new technological thingies in this day and age? Brad and Jill debate whether there are people who are early adopters and those who are not, or whether everyone can learn ways to stay on top of the newest apps and gadgets that come out. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Keep Up With New Technology in this episode and welcome coach Carol Soares to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Tue, 14 July 2015
See many deadbeats in your work day? Alllllllll those people who make it challenging for you to get paid -- the folks who don't pay on time, who don't pay at all -- are a pain, and that's an understatement. Brad and Jill share their thoughts on the epidemic that hits small businesses regularly and what they've experienced. They also talk about the Top 5 Things To Do When Money Gets Short in this episode and they welcome product brainstormer and mother of Jill, Kathy Katona, to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Category:Business -- posted at: 11:00am CDT |
Tue, 7 July 2015
Do you like moving? Love when major changes happen in your life while you’re running your business? Brad thinks it’s the worst. Jill loves it. So you can imagine the banter that ensues. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Deal With Simultaneous Work And Life Chaos in this episode and they welcome Mary Dombrowski to the show. Listen in! »
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Tue, 30 June 2015
When did you realize that you’re not charging enough? Are you realizing it right now? Jill and Brad share what they’ve done, how they handle pricing increases, and what they do to keep up with the changes (and the Joneses’.) They also talk about the Top 5 Signs You Are Not Charging Enough in this episode and they welcome Go! Go! Go! Fundraising’s Angie McGuire to the show. Stay tuned for Jill’s crazy rant, too. Listen in! »
Guest:Angie Maguire is part of Go! Go! Go! Fundraising, an organization that helps folks fundraise by providing fans with a healthy product that fits today’s fast paced lifestyle. Find her on Facebook and Twitter Rant:Jill can’t stand automated scheduling systems. Brad is pretty sure she’s the only one — but catch her riffing on booking meetings throughout her day.
Direct download: Are_you_charging_enough____w__Angie_Maguire___Ep._108.mp3
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Tue, 23 June 2015
Were you ever an intern? What kind of experiences filled out your professional life, or sucked the life right out of you? Jill recounts the olden days when interned at modeling agencies, software companies, and restaurant guide giant Zagat Survey (it’s pronounced “za-GAT” like “the CAT.”) and what life was like before the Internet.They also talk about the Top 5 Lessons From Creating An Internship Program (with Greg Jaffe!) in this episode and they welcome DigitalGroundUp’s Reva Minkoff to the show. Stay tuned for Brad’s latest rant, too! Listen in! »
Guest:Reva Minkoff is the founder of DigitalGroundUp, an interactive technology platform that helps its users learn digital marketing through its interactive software. Find her on Facebook and Twitter. Rant:Brad has a few things to say about people who don’t reply to emails. Don’t miss the rage that ensues…
Direct download: Intern_get_me_some_coffee___w__Reva_Minkoff___Ep._107.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 3:00am CDT |
Tue, 16 June 2015
What do you look for when you go to a networking event? Do the type of people attending matter more, or do you prefer to focus on what speakers will be presenting? If this entire topic makes you cringe, do you value networking events for your business at all? If for nothing else, what about the free pizza that shows up at every single networking event Jill has ever been to? Jill and Brad cover the best parts about networking events and what you should look for in a group when they go over the Top 5 Things To Look For In A Networking Group in this episode. They also welcome Bliss Beyond Naptime’s Kathy Stowell to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Tue, 9 June 2015
How do you stay sane in a busy workday? There’s a lot that goes on in a day, let alone the things that happen when you run a freaking company. Are there routines you rely on? Ways that help you breathe better? Jill and Brad talk about how they make things a lot easier with the goal of keeping their sanity by covering the Top 5 Ways To Stay Sane In A Busy Workday in this episode. They also welcome Tend’s tech tinkerer Ryan Evans to the show. Listen in! » Guest:
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Fri, 5 June 2015
Brad shares his top 5 hiring mistakes that employers make.
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Tue, 2 June 2015
In this episode, Brad and Jill talk about how raising kids is like building a business.
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Fri, 29 May 2015
Brad and Jill share their tricks for getting more prospects.
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Tue, 26 May 2015
Jill shares her top 5 mistakes people make when working with a graphic designer.
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Fri, 22 May 2015
Jill and Brad made it. They've talked to over 200 business owners over the lifetime of the podcast. They've yelled at each other a lot. They've shouted at you a lot. And their extraordinary producer, Lightning Atkinson, recounts several great moments for us all. You'll laugh. You'll cry. And then you should pay Jill and Brad 5% of whatever you make because they said so.
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Tue, 19 May 2015
Jill and Brad discuss the top 5 things you should not be doing...(but probably are).
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Fri, 15 May 2015
In today's show, Jill and Brad talk about the top 5 emails you should never send.
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Tue, 12 May 2015
Brad and Jill discuss 5 things you should NOT do for your own business.
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Fri, 8 May 2015
Jill and Brad give their five reasons they'll subscribe to your newsletter...and 5 reasons they'll unsubscribe.
Direct download: Does_your_newsletter_suck____Guest__Tanner_Agar___Ep._96.mp3
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Mon, 4 May 2015
This week, Jill and Brad share the best reasons to go to a conference.
Direct download: Go_to_a_conference___Guest__Jennifer_Berson___Ep._95.mp3
Category:Business -- posted at: 3:00am CDT |
Fri, 1 May 2015
Brad and Jill share their top 5 favorite methods to keep trusting their guts. Plus Megan Strand stops by to talk podcasting.
Direct download: Gary_the_Gut_speaks___Guest__Megan_Strand___Ep._94.mp3
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Tue, 28 April 2015
Jill and Brad share their favorite reasons to be transparent (even in business).
Direct download: To_tell_the_truth.___Guest__Scott_Hansen___Ep._93.mp3
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Fri, 24 April 2015
Jill and Brad share everything you need to know about crowdfunding.
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Tue, 21 April 2015
This week Jill and Brad talk about some important people to meet on your small business journey.
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Fri, 17 April 2015
Brad and Jill dish on how their kids make their businesses better. Plus Sean Shafik talks about tea, wine and raising capital.
Direct download: Parents_get_more_done___Guest__Sean_Shafik___Ep._90.mp3
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Tue, 14 April 2015
Brad and Jill unpack the Top 5 ugly truths about entrepreneurship, plus Elizabeth Ames talks about Autism Awareness month.
Direct download: You_cant_HANDLE_the_truth___Guest__Elizabeth_Ames___Ep._89.mp3
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Fri, 10 April 2015
Ever have one of those days where you're fired up? Are they all of the days as it is in the life and work of Brad Farris? It's easy for any business owner to look around and think that everyone else running a company is have a great time. That nothing ever goes wrong for the other guy. But there's oh so much that can happen in a workday that can wreak havoc on your morale, your energy and your bottom line. So, in this episode Brad and Jill talk about the Top 5 Things That Get Them Fired Up to shout a whole lot about it and they welcome Marriage Material's Bobby Leach to the show |
Tue, 7 April 2015
Are you doing too much in your business? Have you started too many things and now you're behind on most of them? Jill and Brad talk about all the power, the control and the flexibility that small business owners enjoy and how that can sometimes prevent you from seeing that focus is elusive but pretty darn important. And that doing too many things can actually take that power, control and flexibility away from you. They also talk about the Top 5 Reasons To Say No in this episode and they welcome writer Kaleigh Moore to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 3 April 2015
Do you like to go to meetings? Is it part of your job? (Should it be?) Jill and Brad chat about what makes meetings great, when they should be considered a part of your business, and what it's like for some introverts to spend their days face-to-face with other people. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Make Your Meetings Better in this episode and they welcome Desk Inc.'s Jim Ford to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 31 March 2015
How do you get more eyeballs on what you're creating in your business? What strategies to you employ to attract more attention to all of the stuff you've worked so hard on? Jill and Brad talk about the ways in which they work the marketing magic (read: real and easy strategies) to make sure that more customers and clients come marching their way. You're looking to do the same thing, no doubt. This episode's a must-listen! And the main course? The Top 5 Ways To Get More Eyeballs On Anything along with superstar guest and certified sex therapist Lisa Katona. Listen in! » |
Fri, 27 March 2015
Did you know that the thing correlating most highly to entrepreneurial success is having parents who were entrepreneurs? Did you know Diana Ross is still alive? Mysteries like that and more are revealed in this excruciatingly loud episode. Jill and Brad share about their entrepreneurial influences and how you probably have them, too. They also talk about the Top 5 Things Your Kids Are Learning From Your Business in this episode and they welcome NextKids' founder Diana Rothschild to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 24 March 2015
Ever visit a website that made no sense? Do you try to find the one thing that you're there to do but you can't locate the button or icon? Ever go to most sites and think, "Wow, this is a terrible website." Jill and Brad talk about how infuriated they are by most business websites -- even their own. If you think your site is fine, this episode is a must-listen. For serious. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways Your Website Sucks (And How To Fix It) in this episode and they welcome marketing consultant Michelle Koclanis to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 20 March 2015
Do you ever want to give up? Hopelessly behind on your annual goals or can't figure out how to make things juuuuust right? There's hope. (Although if Jill and Brad inspire that in you, take a second look at yourself. It's doctor recommended.) They talk about how they energize and reenergize themselves and also talk about the Top 5 Reasons To Keep Going in this episode. They welcome Startup Institute's Brent Williams in this episode and they hear from past guest Erika Kerekes to see where she is with her business. Listen in! » |
Tue, 17 March 2015
Ready to take St. Patrick’s Day by storm? (Or is it the other way around? Be honest.) Speaking of which, what’s the most embarrassing moment you’ve had in business to date? Jill and Brad have so many embarrassments that they flip the tables and want you to call in and tell them about yours. They also talk about the Top 5 Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making in this episode and they welcome the inspiring Stacia Pierce to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 13 March 2015
Has cash flow always been smooth sailing for you? Ever go through a period of time in your business where cash flow is actually a problem? It affects us all. Jill and Brad talk about the chess game that is cash flow, how they're obsessed with numbers after years of running a small business, and why dealing with this draining thing is pretty important and helps you grow as a business person. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Get Deadbeats To Pay Up in this episode and they welcome Daily Java's Mike Bacille to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 10 March 2015
What do you think when you see yourself in a video? Do you cringe? Do you love watching yourself? Jill and Brad can't stand it but talk about why it's so important for you. (Spoiler alert: They actually agree on the fact that having a video editor makes it a lot easier to swallow.) They also talk about the Top 5 Reasons To Shoot A Video in this episode and they welcome Modern Femme's Katy Blevins to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 6 March 2015
How many times have you been fired? If there's any indication that this episode is a hoot and a half, just know that Brad has been fired from the same company twice and Jill has fired her own self before when performing poorly at her job. Don't miss out on this hilarity. Jill and Brad also talk about the Top 5 Lessons for Firing People in this episode and they welcome Orange Theory Fitness's Derek Hearne to the show -- along with a very helpful tool. Listen in! » |
Tue, 3 March 2015
Are there newsletters that you actually look forward to getting? If it suddenly stopped hitting your inbox, would you go looking for it or try to resubscribe? From Trendwatching to Product Hunt to Verne Harnish, Jill and Brad discuss the curators of great email newsletters. They also read Steve Daar's amazing iTunes review (you can leave one too! You can leave one too!). They also talk about the Top 5 Reasons You Need To Do Email Marketing in this episode and they welcome Tigress Ventures' Ita Ekpoudoum to the show. Oh, and TeamPete is back!! YEAH! Listen in! » |
Fri, 27 February 2015
Is there a brand or person whose brand lights you on fire? Jill and Brad talk about Mazda, Katy Perry, and whether you like either brand or not, you'll be surprised to hear that your co-hosts have opinions about both of them. Lots of opinions. There's a brilliant iTunes review by Lisa Lehman read in a brilliantly bad accent by Jill and a recap by the glorious Andy Crestodina. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Improve Your Branding in this episode and they welcome skeeball master Mike Fraser to the show. Listen in! »
Direct download: Breaking_Down_Your_Business_Ep._76_1.mp3
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Tue, 24 February 2015
Do you remember your first cell phone? How large and unwieldy was it, and more importantly: Do you miss it? What about answering machines: Did you have one? Brad and Jill walk down memory lane rehashing what life was like with very public voicemails and whether they appreciate the privacy of leaving someone a voice message now as opposed to yesteryear. They also talk about the Top 5 Reasons To Never Leave A Voicemail Again in this episode and they welcome Inside Edge PR’s Matt Baron to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 20 February 2015
What do you do — away from work — to get your creative juices flowing? How do you dig yourself out of that ditch of monotony? Jill showers. Brad communes with leaves. They talk about their creative juices and juicing their creativity and hope that you call in to share what you do to relieve that work stress and potentially do better at work overall. They also talk about the Top 5 People To Learn From in this episode and they welcome Boot Rescue’s Tracy Sloga to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 17 February 2015
What's something creative that you do away from work? If you love to cook, play music or go for a run, does it make you more creative when you're back to work? Jill and Brad talk about what they love to do outside of their work lives and Jill takes a moment getting quite upset after learning that Brad loves to cook and has never cooked for her. They also talk about the Top 5 Things That Boost Your Creative Output in this episode and they welcome Brad's sister (!!) Cheryl Moore to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 13 February 2015
Have you had a great customer experience lately? Ever experience a personalized thank you note, social media shout-out or extra mile move that a business has done for you? Let's hope you've thought about doing the same for your customers and clients. Jill and Brad think about it all the time (spoiler alert: This is an overstatement.) They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Show Your Customers Some Love in this episode and they welcome social media diva Marisa Lisse to the show. Oh! And Michelle Humphrey is back to talk about the birth of her Twitter existence. Listen in! » |
Tue, 10 February 2015
Are you familiar with the Google+ stuff? Do you use it to grow your business? Jill has no idea how to do this so Brad educates her -- and the rest of us -- about how you can dive into Google+'s bounty of communities to reach more folks and market your business better. They talk about the Top 5 Google+ Communities For Business Owners in this episode and they welcome junk master Danny Goldberg to the show. Oh, and Team Pete is back. Duh. Listen in! » |
Fri, 6 February 2015
Do you work in different places? Do you like to change it up to get the brainwaves moving in a different direction? Jill and Brad sure do. They banter about where they like to work and why certain places are better than others. (You'll have to listen to get a glimpse of their favorite spots!) They also talk about the Top 5 Places To Work That Are Not Your Office in this episode and they welcome publicity maven Jenny Shepherd to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 3 February 2015
Has anyone ever called you with an opportunity that you needed right at that moment? Ever have the experience where someone else's outreach worked? You know you have. Brad and Jill talk all about how following up with leads really does work -- and of course, they shout a lot. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Warm Up Your Leads in this episode, they welcome Sales Drummer Tony Lenhart to the show, and Team Pete is back for more goodness. Listen in! » |
Fri, 30 January 2015
What's a great idea that you've heard about recently? Anything been blowing your mind lately? Jill and Brad dish all about WBEZ's podcast sensation, Serial, and how it's been such a success from a marketing perspective. They're pretty stoked that a lot more people are listening to podcasts and they recognize that you are way beyond the curve -- you're listening to this one! They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Get Attention For Your Great Idea and they welcome Buzzy inventor and Shark Tank star's Amy Baxter to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 27 January 2015
Do you know anything about LinkedIn? Jill doesn't either. She and Brad discuss how sad her life is because she barely knows how to use it and needs a lot of help to understand why on earth she should be linking up with other people. In this magical episode, Brad talks to Jill -- and the rest of us -- about his tip top tips for taking advantage of the social media outlet for your biz in his Top 5 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Business. And they welcome business coach Michelle Humphrey to the show to introduce her to...wait for it...Twitter! Listen in! » |
Fri, 23 January 2015
When you started your business, did people give you “helpful advice” that were a pack of lies? Did you hear all kinds of tales you believed that turned out to be quite the opposite of what you thought? Slightly misguided at times? Jill and Brad have had that happen to them, oh, 420,593,066 times. They talk about what they heard, what they assumed and what’s really happened in their businesses. They also talk about the Top 5 Small Business Truths in this episode and they welcome Decision Point’s Johanna Roach to the show and IT’S TEAM PETE AGAIN! YEAH!! Listen in! » |
Tue, 20 January 2015
Do you think that feelings have a place in business? How do you feel about that? It’s the eternal debate — business is about making money and it’s a place devoid of all emotion…unless you’re aware that it’s a bit hard to separate emotion from your business when people have to work with other people. Brad brings up the fact that he’s given up a lot of himself to his clients and his business, and Jill dishes further on whether paying attention to your feelings is make-or-break for growing your company. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Use Feelings In Business in this episode and they welcome The Take app’s Ty Cooper to the show. Listen in! » |
Fri, 16 January 2015
What are your go-to interview questions for folks you hire? Whether they’re employees, freelancers or interns, do you ask the tough questions? Because Jill does not. And Brad thinks that this is a huge problem. Jill thinks lengthy interviews are a waste of time, Brad thinks they are imperative to running a better business. Who wins? Tune in to find out. They also talk about the Top 5 Ways To Hire The People You Need To Succeed in this episode and they welcome former TV host, business and success coach Monique Caradine to the show. Listen in! » |
Tue, 13 January 2015
What would make you more successful but you’re busy resisting or rejecting them? Do you need to get better at accounting? Perhaps you need to slow down how you do what you do - or speed it up? Hire slower or fire faster? Exercise more? Jill and Brad banter about the things they need to change but have a hard time changing, and you know that at least 2 of the things they mention are probably things you need to change, too. They also talk about the Top 5 Things Successful People Do That You Don't in this episode and they welcome Profit Hacking’s Steve Daar to the show. AND TEAM PETE RETURNS! Get pumped. Listen in! » |
Fri, 9 January 2015
Have you ever done something that you thought would be a safe move but turned out to be very risky? Brad shares what he’s done (spoiler alert: Launching his very own business!) and how he coped with what happened. Jill talks about her experience kloofing and why she would never kloof again. Your co-hosts discuss the Top 5 Ways To Evaluate Risk in this episode and they welcome The Barre Code's' Ali Haynes to the show. Jill even introduces a new tool for your biz! Listen in! » |
Tue, 6 January 2015
Did you ever get caught up in a fad? Say, slap bracelets or Chia Pets or, um, Facebook perhaps? Jill and Brad talk about the Tom Cruise Fan Club, mullets and why they hope that Foursquare is nothing but a fad in the social media universe. They also talk about the Top 5 Things We Are Not Going To Do This Year in this episode and they welcome She Swank | Too’s Lakesha Cole to the show. Stay tuned for Jill’s latest and greatest tool, too! Listen in! » |
Fri, 2 January 2015
Did you ever get caught up in a fad? Say, slap bracelets or Chia Pets or, um, Facebook perhaps? Jill and Brad talk about the Tom Cruise Fan Club, mullets and why they hope that Foursquare is nothing but a fad in the social media universe. They also talk about the Top 5 Things We Are Not Going To Do This Year in this episode and they welcome She Swank | Too’s Lakesha Cole to the show. Stay tuned for Jill’s latest and greatest tool, too! Listen in! » |