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The Business Brain podcast, episode 438 for Casual Friday April 7th, 2023, discusses the benefits of using AI in both personal and business settings. The hosts discuss the use of chat GPT and encourage listeners to explore AI technology to enhance efficiency. Sponsored by Factor and Thinkific Plus, the hosts […] The post Making AI Your Competitive Advantage – Business Brain 438 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

In this episode of Business Brain, hosts Dave and Shannon discuss the common occurrence of people asking for advice on their business ideas. They discuss how success and failure are both parts of running one’s own business and how to handle these requests for advice. Along with their discussion, they […] The post Monetizing Your Business Brain – Business Brain 437 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Can we talk about Command and Control leadership styles? Yes, yes we can. Today we try to destroy the C&C style and convince you that you can make your company more valuable in countless ways by not being the gateway to getting things done with a strict Command and Control […] The post Command and Control Leadership – Business Brain 436 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What happens when a business decides to hide the truth from its bank? Is it just unethical or could it also be illegal? Join us today for Business Brain episode 435 to hear this crazy story, and then you decide by contacting us. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast […] The post The Importance of Business Ethics – Business Brain 435 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us this week as we discuss being productive while traveling as Dave wraps up a 12-day work trip. Then it’s on to a listener question about collecting those pesky late invoices. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #434 for Friday, March 24th, 2023 00:01:15 Working on a travel […] The post Working While Traveling and Receivables Best Practices – Business Brain 434 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us as we discuss hiring and firing practices on this episode of Business Brain! Keep your business compliant with laws and follow best practices to ensure you minimize the chances of problems after hiring or firing. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #433 for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 […] The post Hiring and Firing Protected Classes – Business Brain 433 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Let’s talk about cash flow! What is it, why it’s so important, how to plan for it, and more. Dave and Shannon take a deep dive into managing your cash for success and what to do when things don’t go exactly as planned (because they won’t). 00:00:00 Business Brain – […] The post The Cash Flow Episode – Business Brain 432 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Is the Metaverse all hype and no hope? Join us for episode 431 of Business Brain as we discuss two visions of Metaverse opportunities. Then it’s on to a timely talk about bank failures and how they may impact your business, even if your bank is safe. 00:00:00 Business Brain […] The post The Reality of the Metaverse and the Impact of Bank Failures – Business Brain 431 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Today we talk more about MS Teams, and then it’s on to a sandwich story tied to taking action to build success in your life. Shannon shares a story about wineries and sales quotas that will blow your mind and more. Join us! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast […] The post MS Teams, Actions for Success and Sales Quotas – Business Brain 430 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Can being a business owner turn you into a cynic? Solving problems all day and dealing with some customers that drive you nuts? Join Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton today as they discuss ways to avoid the Cynic Cycle. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #429 for Wednesday, March […] The post The Battle Against Cynicism – Business Brain 429 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

You may have heard the acronym ESG. Environmental, Social Governance seems to impact large corporations mostly, but we want to know if small to medium-sized businesses are impacted at all by ESG concepts. Join us today for a discussion about ESG and a rant about being forced to make decisions. […] The post What do Small Business Owners Think of ESG? Business Brain 428 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What messaging App are you using to connect with your employees and business partners? How do you get non-technical people to embrace new solutions for messaging? Join us today on Business Brain for a deep dive into choosing and using messaging Apps. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #427 […] The post Messaging Apps for Your Business – Business Brain 427 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Join us today as we meet with Mani Bhushan, Founder of Taco Ocho, a chain of Latin food restaurants in Texas. Mani shares some great tips and sobering advice about the food business and what motivates him daily after 40 years in the restaurant business. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The […] The post Interview with Mani Bhushan Founder of Taco Ocho – Business Brain 426 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What is riskier, working for a corporation where your future may be decided by someone else or starting a business where you make the decisions? Join us for another episode of Business Brain to here about when Dave was “Curtailed” and why Shannon thinks employment is a trap. 00:00:00 Business […] The post The Risk Fallacy: Paycheck vs. Business Owner – Business Brain 425 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

How do you keep your team connected across various locations and time zones? Is it important to build trust and community with hybrid teams that spend part of their time in the office and part working remotely? Join us this week as we use our Business Brains to dig into […] The post Trust, Community and the Conversational Enterprise – Business Brain 424 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Have you ever been contacted by a GSA consultant offering easy profits and increased revenue for your business? Are there GSA opportunities you need to take advantage of? Join us on Business Brain for a discussion about the pros and cons of GSA business. Then it’s on to a discussion […] The post GSA Business Opportunities and Pitfalls – Business Brain 423 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What is the best pricing strategy for your products and services? Do LLCs offer any tax advantages? And just how valuable is ChatGPT for your Small Business? Join Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton this week for another bite-sized episode of Business Brain! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #422 […] The post Pricing Strategies and LLC Tax Advantages – Business Brain 422 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Apple rolls out its Business Connect service to get your Small Business listed across multiple Mac and iOS apps. Learn how you can increase the visibility if your business on Maps, Messages, Siri, and more. You can also tap into APIs for services that list your business on other platforms […] The post All About Apple Business Connect – Business Brain 421 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What’s the best structure for your business between a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Sole Proprietorship? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they talk about their experiences with both structures. What are the pros and cons to forming an LLC? What are the risks and obligations […] The post LLC or Sole Proprietor – What’s Right For Your Business? Business Brain 420 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What is standing in the way of your success? What lies do you need to overcome when they try to sneak into your Business Brain? Join us as we destroy these myths and share with you methods to avoid the “Once’s”. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #419 for […] The post Overcoming Lies That Can Kill Success – Business Brain 419 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.