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Taking Care of Your Business Means Taking Care of Yourself, Episode 95 Mar 18, 2016

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Continuing on this season's theme of growing your business skills, we're spending this episode talking the importance of taking care of yourself. Maybe that sounds touchy-feely, or like it doesn't have any place in a business discussion, but I can personally attest that taking care of yourself is one of the best investments you can ever make in your business. In this episode I'm chatting with Cory Miller and Pippin Williamson, creators of iThemes and Easy Digital Downloads, respectively. Both Cory and Pippin have publicly written and spoken about the important role mental health has played in their businesses. I consider these guys pillars of success in the WordPress community and it's absolutely refreshing to hear them acknowledge how critical personal wellness is to running your business. Join us for a fun and frank conversation on what it means to take care of yourself so that you're able to take care of your business.

Relationships And The Role They Play In Business Growth, Episode 94 Mar 13, 2016

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Relationships and the Role they play in Business Growth, Episode 94 Aired on March 10th, 2016 with Tom McFarlin View Transcript Join the Discussion Video Player 00:0000:00 We started of this season of the podcast talking about the importance of communication in business. In this episode, we continue in that vein to discuss the role relationships play in growing your business (and how poor relationships can cripple your success). Join me with WordPress guru and small business owner Tom McFarlin as we chat about the root of true success: great relationships.

Building On Your Successes, Episode 92 Feb 19, 2016

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It's hard to get started when you have no momentum – that's true whether we're talking about going to the gym after a long break or starting up a new project. When it comes to your business and making the leap to "what's next," maybe you don't feel like you know enough to take the right steps, that you have no momentum to leverage. But what if you have momentum that you didn't even realize? In this episode, Mendel Kurland joins me to talk about using previous successes (no matter how little) to build your business. Be encouraged, be inspired, and, by all means, be ready to get started on your "what's next."

Legal Startup Tips With Nellie Akalp, Episode 91 Feb 14, 2016

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Most freelancers begin as sole proprietors. It's an inexpensive way to start, especially when you're trying to land your first few clients or when freelancing is really just a side-gig. But as you start to grow, how do you know what type of legal business entity is right for you?

Investing in Your Business, Episode #90 Feb 05, 2016

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When your business is young and cash isn't exactly pouring in, it's tough to know when to take financial risks. Sometimes it's a $40 risk on a plugin, sometimes it's a $4,000 risk on hiring some help. But how do you make sure you're taking the right risks? Being the owner/operator of your business means you will need take financial risks to grow, so the question is not "will I take risks", but rather "how do I be smart about risks?" Join me on this episode with Brad Touesnard of Delicious Brains (if you don't recognize his company, you'll like recognize his flagship product: WP Migrate DB Pro). Brad started as an independent web developer and has grown into a full-on business-owner, supporting his career and the folks that work with him. We'll talk about the evolution of freelancer to employer and hear Brad's experience on taking risks to grow a busines

Write Better Proposals, Episode 89 Jan 29, 2016

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In this episode I've got Curtis McHale on to share what he's learned over the years about writing killer project proposals. The perfect proposal convinces a prospect you're the perfect person to do their job. – Curtis McHale Curtis has grown his consultancy to 6 figures and understands well the role proposals play in growing a sustainable business. Could you stand to write better proposals? This episode is perfect for you if you've ever: Had a potential client reject your proposal, or Underbid a project, or Had something in the proposal (or left out) that came back to bite you in the butt Join us in this episode for an in-depth chat to learn how you can write better proposals.

Your Email Marketing Sucks, Episode 88 Jan 22, 2016

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Does your email marketing suck? Yeah, mine isn't great either. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to this week's guest, Chris Handy. Chris is the founder of Fort Worth, TX-based Thinkhandy, an inbound marketing company with a special emphasis on Hubspot (they're a HubSpot Silver Certified Agency Partner). Whether it's a free consultation or one of his local Hubspot workshops, Chris is a master of giving away value and serving his potential customers in a way that keeps his sales pipeline full and his business growing. Join us for this episode as we discuss the tips and techniques Chris has used to build and nurture his email list and how you can do the same in your business.

The Art Of Communication & Connection, Episode 87 Jan 16, 2016

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Want to be successful in business? It feels like there's a million things to know, from how to balance finances to how market your services. There's one skill, though, that's particularly essential for success. If you do this one thing well, it makes all the other pieces fall more easily into place. What is it? Communication. The ability to communicate well is at the heart of finding new customers, maintaining good customer relationships, and developing a solid standing in your business community. In this episode I'd like to introduce you to Topher DeRosia, someone who understandings the art of growing a network through real-life interactions, telling stories, and making genuine connections.

Season2 - Grow Your Business Skills, Episode 86 Jan 10, 2016

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This is the official kickoff Officehours.fm Season 2! It starts with the theme Growing Your Business Skills. This year I'm switching to "themed" seasons, each one consisting of 12 weeks touching on specific topics related to the season's theme. The reason for the change? By introducing more continuity between episodes, I want to help listeners more successful in their business, whether you're freelancers running a business or working full time for an agency.

Meet Your GenesisWP Guide AND Your Theme Valet, Episode 85 Nov 20, 2015

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This week I'm visiting with Nick Davis of themevalet.com. Nick is an active member in the Genesis Framework community and produces a weekly roundup highlighting news, updates, and other things happening around Genesis. Join us this week as we talk about what it takes to start up your own WordPress business and why its important to stay connected to a developer community.

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