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Big Talk About Small Business
Big Talk About Small Business
118 episodes
5 days ago
Think a one-person business is a fast track to freedom? We pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a resilient solo operation—where pricing, process, and discipline matter far more than motivational slogans. We talk through why “solo” isn’t new, how modern tools changed the game, and the very real difference between easy starts and hard, durable wins. We share stories from the trenches: turning early no’s into yes’s, using marketplaces to test demand, and brokering supply wi...
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Think a one-person business is a fast track to freedom? We pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a resilient solo operation—where pricing, process, and discipline matter far more than motivational slogans. We talk through why “solo” isn’t new, how modern tools changed the game, and the very real difference between easy starts and hard, durable wins. We share stories from the trenches: turning early no’s into yes’s, using marketplaces to test demand, and brokering supply wi...
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Entrepreneurship
Education,
Business
Episodes (20/118)
Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 115 - Solo Versus Scale: The Realities Of One-Person Companies
Think a one-person business is a fast track to freedom? We pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a resilient solo operation—where pricing, process, and discipline matter far more than motivational slogans. We talk through why “solo” isn’t new, how modern tools changed the game, and the very real difference between easy starts and hard, durable wins. We share stories from the trenches: turning early no’s into yes’s, using marketplaces to test demand, and brokering supply wi...
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5 days ago
50 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 114 - From Paycheck To Practice
Ever feel torn between the safety of a paycheck and the pull to build something of your own? We sit down with Shawn, a software engineer well-versed in bank operations, to chart a practical path from employee to entrepreneur without betting the farm on an unproven product. The heart of the conversation: sell outcomes first. Then let the software follow. We unpack the invisible world of the bank back office—compliance letters, Reg E disputes, garnishments, reclamations—and how manual patchwor...
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1 week ago
40 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 113 - From Overwhelm To Order: How Entrepreneurs Choose What To Do First
Overwhelmed by a wall of tasks and not sure what actually moves the business forward? We get honest about the real work of prioritization: choosing one must-do each day, leading with discipline when motivation fades, and betting big on “soft” priorities like relationships and community that quietly power growth. From insurance renewals and tax prep to pricing, sales, and capital, we map a practical way to decide what matters now and what can wait without guilt. We share a field-tested rule t...
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2 weeks ago
41 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 112 - From Niche To Exit: Building A Sellable Business
Want a buyer to knock on your door with a premium offer you didn’t see coming? We dig into how to build a company that’s simple to acquire, hard to replace, and valuable beyond EBITDA. The key is the shim strategy: become the tiny, vital fix inside a big market. When you own a narrow niche with outsized impact, strategic buyers can plug you into their distribution and instantly scale what you’ve built. We walk through the fundamentals buyers actually reward: sustained growth rate, recurring ...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 111 - Inside The Hard Truth Of Management Transitions
Growth doesn’t stall when the product falters; it stalls when management turns into bureaucracy. We dive straight into the messy middle of leadership transitions and share a blunt playbook for founders who want to scale without losing their soul. From the temptation to hire a “perfect” big-company operator to the quiet power of promoting insiders who live your culture, we map the choices that either compound momentum or suffocate it. We break down why delegation fails when it becomes abdicat...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 110 – Strategy Is Not a Spreadsheet
Strategy only matters if it survives Monday. We take a candid look at how small businesses can turn plans into progress by focusing on action, clear ownership, and market reality. From the opening rant on “Department of the Obvious” stats to a practical cadence for think time and team buy-in, we map out what actually moves the needle when you don’t have enterprise budgets or endless runway. We unpack why the 80-20 rule, 80% action, 20% strategy, works for founders who need momentum now...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 109 - Stop Faking Corporate: Lead Like a Founder
Most leadership advice assumes you’ve got time, staff, and cash to spare. We don’t. We take you straight into the realities of small business leadership where the bank balance is thin, the to-do list is wide, and your actions, not your titles, set the culture. Our focus is sharp: how to lead when you must sell, train, set standards, and still carry the vision that keeps everyone moving. We unpack the crucial differences between corporate leadership and entrepreneurial leadership, why big-com...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 108 - Stop Being the Victim
Tired of waiting for perfect conditions before you finally feel engaged at work? We get real about why that moment never comes and how to build momentum anyway. The core theme is simple and demanding: act like an owner, even when you’re an employee. Treat your role like a business with one customer, your manager, and focus on solving problems, not asking for special treatment. That shift isn’t about being exploited; it’s about stacking trust, earning opportunity, and compounding results that ...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 107 - Entrepreneurs Don’t Take Vacations
Stop chasing balance like it’s a prize you win at the end of the grind. We delve into the real operating system of small businesses, managing imbalance, where pressure can build you up instead of break you, and where “hustle” is a strategy, not a badge of exhaustion. From 3 a.m. doubts to midweek wins, we unpack how committed owners outpace 50 competitors in fragmented markets by doing simple things others won’t: return the call, show up branded, follow the chain of influence, and keep pushin...
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2 months ago
1 hour

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 106 - From Door-to-Door to Eight Figures
Growth isn’t magic, it’s math. We sit down with entrepreneur Joe Rare to unpack how he turned a failing, everything-for-everyone agency into a focused, scalable machine by choosing one niche, productizing delivery, and unleashing a disciplined engine of VAs, automation, and AI. The conversation moves fast, from door-to-door “test marketing” days to rebuilding on a lean tech stack, and lands on a clear thesis: make more offers, with more precision, to the right market, and let systems carry th...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 105 - The High Cost of Cheap Legal Advice
What's the real cost of cutting legal corners in your startup? Attorney Lucas Regnier explains why your choice of business structure can significantly impact your growth trajectory. The podcast delves into the often-misunderstood world of business entity selection, examining why LLCs, despite their popularity, may not be the optimal choice for growth-focused ventures. Regnier shares valuable insights about the limitations of LLCs when adding new owners or seeking investment capital, contrast...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 104 - Success Starts with Showing Up
Success in your first job isn't what most people think. Forget the conventional wisdom about comprehensive benefits packages, comfortable working hours, and clearly defined job descriptions. The real path to professional achievement requires a fundamental shift in mindset that most career advisors never mention. In this eye-opening discussion, we challenge the pervasive belief that success comes from finding the right company with the best benefits. Instead, we reveal how truly successful pr...
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2 months ago
1 hour

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 103 - Do the Work. Be Responsive. Win in Business.
Big Talk About Small Business begins with a powerful statement that sets the tone for our entire conversation: "We don't deserve anything, we earn everything." This fundamental truth about entrepreneurship frames our reflections on what it takes to succeed in business today, especially in a world increasingly obsessed with comfort and instant gratification. Mark and I dive deep into how modern work culture has shifted over our careers, from the days when a personal phone call at work was pra...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 102 - Nearshoring: The Future of Global Business
Ever wondered what happens when you combine the grit of Latin American talent with the innovation needs of US companies? Brian Samson's journey from San Francisco tech executive to nearshoring pioneer offers a fascinating roadmap for businesses seeking alternatives to traditional outsourcing. Nearshoring—the practice of outsourcing to nearby countries rather than across the globe—emerged for Brian as a solution to the exorbitant costs of building tech teams in Silicon Valley. What began as a...
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 101 - Drone Tech Built in America
Meet the team revolutionizing American drone manufacturing at a critical moment in the industry's evolution. Tobin Fisher founded Vantage Robotics on Christmas Eve 2013, combining his mechanical engineering background with software expertise to create drones that rival foreign competitors while meeting stringent security requirements for government clients. What began as a consumer-focused venture took a pivotal turn when CNN approached the company seeking drones that could fly over crowds. ...
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3 months ago
1 hour

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 100 - Sales Funnels, The Crown Jewel of Business
In this episode, Jose Socorro shows why sales is the crown jewel of entrepreneurship. Marketing may spark awareness, and operations may deliver value, but without sales, nothing moves forward. Jose shares his compelling journey of helping his immigrant father establish a body shop business in New Jersey. With no formal business education but plenty of determination, Jose navigated forming an LLC, understanding complex regulations, and weathering literal storms—including Hurricane Sandy flood...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 99 - CFO Advice Every Founder Should Hear
When does a small business need financial expertise beyond basic bookkeeping? Danielle Hendon, Founder and CEO of 4 Corners CFO, reveals the critical moment most entrepreneurs miss: "You don't want to be responsible for somebody else's payroll and livelihood if you have no idea where your business is going." After transitioning from music to accounting and spending a decade in corporate oil and gas, Danielle now helps small businesses implement financial strategies typically reserved for lar...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 98 - Is AI the New Calculator?
The rise of artificial intelligence presents the greatest entrepreneurial opportunity of our lifetime, if you approach it with the right mindset. Drawing a powerful parallel between AI and calculators, our guests explore how both tools faced initial resistance before becoming indispensable. The key difference? While calculators primarily impacted mathematics, AI is simultaneously transforming every industry on the planet. Many business owners feel overwhelmed by AI, unsure where to begin or ...
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4 months ago
42 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 97 - AI Revolution in Business
The AI revolution is transforming business at breathtaking speed, and entrepreneurs who don't adapt risk being left behind. This conversation delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape in ways strikingly similar to the Industrial Revolution – but with one critical difference. While that earlier transformation primarily affected blue-collar manual work, AI is revolutionizing white-collar strategic positions. For small business owners, AI often represent...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Ep. 96 - Corporate Experience Isn’t Enough
The myth that corporate executives can seamlessly transition to entrepreneurship gets shattered in this candid conversation between Eric Howerton and Mark Zweig, two battle-tested business owners. They break down why these are "two completely different animals" and why the entrepreneurial journey demands getting your hands dirty in ways corporate America never prepared you for. What happens when that professional with the corner office decides to strike out on their own? Our hosts share real...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Big Talk About Small Business
Think a one-person business is a fast track to freedom? We pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a resilient solo operation—where pricing, process, and discipline matter far more than motivational slogans. We talk through why “solo” isn’t new, how modern tools changed the game, and the very real difference between easy starts and hard, durable wins. We share stories from the trenches: turning early no’s into yes’s, using marketplaces to test demand, and brokering supply wi...