Conquer the Chaos

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057 - Ask the Expert - How to Work With Your Spouse May 17, 2017

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Being married takes work - but what if you work with your spouse, too? Ronnie and Lamar Tyler have been doing that for 10 years now. They started BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com a decade ago and they joined us at ICON to talk about how they do that. If you're thinking, "But how do they do that?" Well, you're not alone.

So what does it take to run a business with your spouse? According to Ronnie and Lamar, it comes down to support, having appreciation for your spouse, mutual respect, and trust. Basically, the things you need for a great marriage are things you need to succeed in business together, too. Tune in to hear how Ronnie and Lamar actually make it work.

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Check out this and other episodes at smallbusinesssuccess.com.

056 - Struggling to Make Sales? May 10, 2017

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It's the bane of nearly every small business - sales. When you're not selling enough, do you need a new product, or is there a way to better refine what you already have? We bring in JImmy Talbert, Infusionsoft's conversion marketing manager, to discuss this listener-submitted question about how to get more sales.

More often than not, the problem isn't a tool, skill, or product. The problem is that the the process isn't focused enough. Jimmy talks about what you sell specifically and who to sell it to, finding the perfect customer, creating a logical progression, and making sure you have the offering that your perfect customer needs.

Past episodes on re-engaging your leads:

Re-engage Your Leads Part I

Re-engage Your Leads Part II

Re-engage Your Leads Part III

Take your sales and marketing to the next level with "7 Steps to a Complete Small Business Sales and Marketing Plan"

Check out this and other episodes at smallbusinesssuccess.com.

055 - Running Your Business Debt Free - Chris Hogan May 03, 2017

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Don't want to run your business in debt? You don't have to. Our special guest Chris Hogan, author and Dave Ramsey personality for Entreleadership, explains how and why you should run your business debt free. Hogan talks about why debt is a thief, how to deal with emergencies and big expenses, and creating a cushion for peace of mind.

We also bring in Infusionsoft VP of comptroller Scott Stagg to give his perspective on debt and small business finance.

For Entreleadership's Guide to running your small business debt free, text debtfreeguide to 44222, or click here!

Grow your business with purpose with our 2017 Strategic Planning Guide

For more resources, check out entreleadership.com

054 - Overcoming Mental Battles and Getting Unstuck Apr 26, 2017

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What do you do when you just can't get past something - and that something is all in your head? Self-worth and confidence issues are real problems that entrepreneurs face all the time. Clate and Scott take on this listener-submitted question Dan Ralphs, Infusionsoft's dream manager (aka fairy godmother).

Dan talks about getting out of mental ruts by getting out of physical ruts first; getting the brutal facts out there so you can deal with them, and getting paralyzed by the fear of perfection.

Want to learn more about dreaming big for your business? Download our ebook "Harness Your Inner Genius."

Mentioned in this episode:

"Conquer the Chaos" by Clate Mask and Scott Martineau

"Loving What Is" by Byron Katie

"Startup Communities" by Brad Feld

"Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale

053 - Pitching Your Spouse - Lamar Tyler Apr 19, 2017

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Lamar Tyler is one half of Tyler New Media, which started ten years ago as a blog, blackandmarriedwithkids.com. He ran it with his wife, Ronnie, to promote positive images of marriage and parenting in the African American community. Though it started as a passion, today Tyler New Media has blossomed into a brand that encompasses live events, products, and even films. Lamar talks with Clate and Scott about being life and business partners with your spouse; how automation helped him grow Tyler New Media; and building a team and a culture.

Want to learn more about automation? Check out "25 Things Every Small Business Should Automate."

052 - Content Creation, Hiring Talent, and Recurring Revenue - Laura Roeder Apr 12, 2017

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Laura Roeder is the owner of Meet Edgar, a social media content scheduler that saves time and makes sure you're getting the most out of your posts. Laura walks us through why content matters, the how to get outside of yourself and hire your first employees, and why recurring revenue should be every small business owner's dream.

Learn how to market your business with "A Small Business Guide to Content Marketing"

005 - Disciplined Optimism (Rebroadcast) Apr 06, 2017

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Enjoy this rebroadcast of Episode 5 - Disciplined Optimism. We'll back next with new content!

What do Clate and Scott think is the silent killer for small businesses? The inability to cultivate disciplined optimism. Disciplined optimism is a balance between having a positive attitude while being willing to face the brutal facts of your current reality. Clate and Scott talk about why that optimism is so critical to the survival of your small business and how to harness it to help your business and your team succeed.

Want to get a leg up on your small business strategy? Check out our e-book "Your Game Plan"!

Check out this and other episodes at smallbusinesssuccess.com.

051 - Marcus Lemonis, Secret Data Miner Mar 29, 2017

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Marcus Lemonis, star of The Profit, joins us to talk about how small businesses can use data to attract new customers, and maintain the ones you have.

He expands on the importance of focusing on the data that creates the highest return on investment, and finding the balance between betting the farm on data, and doing nothing.

050 - Q&A - SEO for Small Businesses Mar 22, 2017

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Our resident SEO expert Andrew Taylor answers your questions, including why regular content improves SEO, why it's important to avoid "unnatural" activities, how to rank well for local search results, the cost of free content, and finding a good cadence.

Check out our interview with Moz's Cyrus Shepard about how to improve your website with SEO

Also, download our own SEO Guide for Small Businesses.

Mentioned in this episode:

Google Analytics

Google's SEO Starter Guide

Moz

SearchEngineLand.com

049 - Marcus Lemonis - Overcoming Broken Thought Processes Mar 15, 2017

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Marcus Lemonis, star of The Profit, joins us to talk about how he helps struggling small businesses. In this episode we cover how to move past your broken thought processes, become the conductor of your business, and how focusing on the fundamentals of people, process and product keeps you on track to be successful.

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