No-nonsense insight for business folks! Whether you're contemplating starting a business, you're new to business, or you're a pro who is dealing with unresolved challenges, this is the place for you. You'll get actionable ideas, insights, and the motivation to grow your business, as you've always hoped to. Your host, Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor brings down-to-earth talk, conversation with thought-leaders, and much more. The key to your success lies in the untapped potential of you a ...
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Under construction- conjures up ideas of not being ready for prime time, eh? Not so fast! A business that is under construction has chosen to remain open to possibility. It is a business that knows that the status quo is not reliable. It is a business that understands, innovation is a key to success.…
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Demystifying Entreprenuership: Rethinking the Aura
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As enticing as entrepreneurship is, it is often misunderstood. Join us as we take a look at the inner workings of the concept as well as the mindset of those who choose this path. My guest, John Panaccione is the co-founder of Folla Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer focused on helping small businesses and startups raise capital. Before launc…
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Marketing- No PhD Required
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Marketing, love it or hate it, if you are a small business person you know it matters. Learn more about four fundamental elements that can take your marketing effort from mediocre to extraordinary. Intent, Audience, Content, and Venue...Ed Drozda tarafından oluşturuldu
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I'm Back and This Time I Mean It
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This second hiatus has turned out to be quite a lengthy one. It wasn't just a matter of relocating and settling in. It is about accepting that with major changes comes a lot of introspection. This process has taught me a few things, which I chose to share in this episode. At the root of it all, it doesn't matter if you are a small business owner, C…
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Success Defined: Mapping Your Journey to What Truly Matters
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My guest, Dave Lubelczyk is a corporate escape artist dedicated to helping individuals break free from societal expectations and live authentically. His philosophy centers around empowering people to create a roadmap to realize their dreams, guiding them to define and follow their own unique paths. Society tells us to measure success in terms of am…
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Surrounding Ourselves with the Power of Courage, Trust-Building, and Authenticity
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Irene Stern Frielich discusses the attributes of courage, trust-building, and authenticity and how they have helped her achieve audacious goals she sets for herself. Setting those lofty goals, and having an operational plan to break down her goals and then execute on them, has helped Irene to grow her instructional design consulting business and ha…
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Working Better When Working From Home
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My Home Office Hacks Publisher Joe D’Eramo, a copywriter/marketing & PR consultant by trade, shares his insights on being more productive while working in a home office. During this episode, we’ll also delve into marketing campaigns for small business owners: what works and how they could be better. My guest is Joe D’Eramo, the founder and publishe…
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Creating an Impact in Your Community- a consideration for any business owner
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Today I am joined by Kelly Fox for a conversation about work and volunteerism in the non-profit sector. Kelly's journey is powerful and I want to share it with you, with the hope that you will be inspired to explore your opportunities. One of the most powerful takeaways is the impact that Kelly's non-profit work has had on her for-profit business. …
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Marketing Strategy: Does It Make Sense for You?
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Today I am joined by my guest and friend, Ed McDonough. Join us for an enlightening discussion about marketing strategies and tools that will help you to increase your visibility and sales effectiveness. Ed is the founder and Chief Marketing Officer of ECE Marketing Services which is located in New Bern, NC. Since 2001 Ed has been a successful entr…
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Industry Analysis- Your business is not too small to benefit.
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Your business does not exist in a vacuum. No matter how big your business is, the ability to analyze and understand your competition is essential for success. One analytical tool is Porter's 5 Forces Analysis. These 5 forces, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, threat of substitutes, and threat of new entries, can provide information …
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Civility- a wise workplace choice
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If you have ever been treated uncivilly, you know just how horrible it feels. Moreover, you know that the impact of being treated uncivilly is far-reaching. Working in an uncivil workplace is hell and the prosperity of the business is damaged as a result. Civility is a choice. It is not rocket science. What will you choose?…
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Live Life Aligned – bring your mission to life
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Today, I am joined by my guest, Kyle Swanson. Kyle is the founder of Ziel Leadership which is developing a soon-to-be-released program “Live Life Aligned.” The Live Life Aligned program equips people to live their personal and professional mission while moving closer to their goals and aspirations. To accomplish this, the program integrates mindful…
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How Can We Inspire Our Young Temporary Employees
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They work after school, during the summers and breaks. The jobs they do may not be the most inspiring, but they are as essential as that which anyone else does. It is getting harder and harder to find these employees. How can we inspire them to join us?iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Manager As Coach- the sky is the limit
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Traditional coaching is a top-down affair. It makes sense as it is the job of a manager to get things done through people. But it's more than getting things done. It's about getting things done effectively and efficiently. To accomplish that, a manager has to consider an employee-centric approach. Alas, the manager as coach. Adding coaching tools t…
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Sink or Swim- Food For Thought for Small Business
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Join me as I discuss small business matters with John Dustin. John is the President of JED Insurance and Financial Service Agency and the Founder of the Optimal Collaborative Consulting Group. He is not only an experienced small business owner but he is an advocate for small businesses everywhere. Our topics range from the pressure (and distraction…
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Strategic Alliances- you do NOT have to do it all alone
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A strategic alliance is a collaborative relationship between two or more parties. It is designed to facilitate the achievement of agreed-upon goals or to fulfill a critical business need while retaining the independence of the parties. Unlike a partnership, there is no need for a transfer of equity nor is costly legal assistance necessary, however,…
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Your Project is DOA- you should have done a premortem.
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A project pre-mortem is just what The Small Business Doctor prescribes to give you the best shot at a successful project.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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This episode is possible due to the amazing customer service offered by the staff of West Bridgewater Coin and Jewelry Buyers of West Bridgewater, MA. These folks put the customer in customer service. They truly have earned the title of 24kt customer service.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Our government is a not-so-great role model. Put something of great importance off to the last minute. But those of us in business know how to procrastinate too. The big question is WHY do we do It?iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Is Your Brand a Troublemaker?
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Join me and my guest Richard Rimer for an enlightening (perhaps surprising) discussion about branding. If you own a business or if you support folks who do, you are not going to want to miss this. Richard Rimer has seen many small businesses close for an unexpected reason: they chose the wrong brand. Specifically, they chose a brand that was too si…
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All your attention is on the people who BUY what you are selling. But who is responsible for their buying? In large measure, it is your employees. Most of us do not have self-selling stuff. Maybe it's time for you to pay attention to your forgotten customers. You're buying customers will be pleased and I am pretty sure you won't mind the sales.…
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How Do YOU Handle Promotions?
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Promotions- employees love them, and employers need them. Ah, but as an employee, are your expectations realistic? And employers, are you promoting the folks with the greatest opportunity to succeed? Yes, promotions are important, but the way you handle them deserves considerable thought.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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My Life Is Changing. Is Yours?
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I have reached a certain age. The big R (Retirement) is approaching. For some of us, this is such a cool thing. For others, well, it's a bit more confusing. Either way, it is not a time to be squandered. There is much to consider.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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My Business Is Sick and I Don't Know Why
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We have all been there. Something is wrong and despite our best efforts, it's getting worse. What are we going to do?iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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I Can Hear You Just Fine. What Did You Say?
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Communication- everybody knows it is the cornerstone of success in business and life in general. Most of us are pretty good at speaking, an essential ingredient of "verbal" communication. We nailed that at an early age. I also believe we are pretty good at hearing. After all, that is an automatic function, so for the majority, that is a given. But …
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In the words of Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, DO YOUR JOB! You are a manager and so you are concerned about the productivity of your employees, as you should be. But if you are worried because you cannot SEE what they are doing, it's time you took a good look at what YOU are doing (or not doing).…
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You and your business may be fit, but are you "Fit to Retire"?
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Retirement comes for all but are you Fit-To-Retire? Money matters, of course, but there's much more to retirement than money. Join me and my guest, Chris Shea, a retirement professional. This is a time of your life you have earned and you deserve to live the way you see fit. Let's get you moving toward a successful journey. Chris Shea is a Register…
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How To Get Better At Getting Better
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There is a hidden side to the military, and it has unique lessons on training and self-development that are valuable to anyone looking to improve. How can civilians learn these lessons? By looking beyond the most intense military stories and learning more about traits such as honesty and efficiency. Join me and my guest, John McGlothlin as we discu…
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Why Is Change So Darn Hard? (I like things the way they are, thank you very much.)
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Change is necessary but how many of us are comfortable with it? Most of us would agree, change is scary. How can we learn to live with it? After all, it is the key to innovation and success in business. Join me as I chat with Jennifer Eichenberg, owner of Eichenberg & Associates and an organizational change management practitioner. She works with t…
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Do You Know What Your Customers See?
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Advertising- it's that stuff you put out there to let people know who you are, and what you do. But some forms of advertising are not what they seem. Are you and your employees delivering the message that you want to be heard?iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Why Do Business Owners Shy Away From Creating Their Exit Strategy?
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The exit strategy conundrum. For some it is a joy to move on. For others it is defined by sheer panic. Join me as I explore this topic with M & A expert, Paul Cronin. Paul has over 30 years of professional experience in sales, management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. He has owned three businesses, and he has been part of the M&A world since 20…
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Teamwork is far more than a buzzword. It's a valuable way of getting things done. Perhaps one of THE most valuable means of getting things done. But it is not the best choice in every situation. Whether or not to employ teamwork and how to do it effectively is an important decision we have to make. I challenge you to think about teamwork in your wo…
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Motivation, Engagement, and Commitment, Oh My
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Motivation is the fire in our bellies. It inspires us to get up and move. Take it away and nothing happens. As employers, we can't motivate people. But we can help them to be engaged and committed. Recipe for success: hire motivated people. Engage them with jobs that fit them and earn their commitment by providing a nurturing environment that is ri…
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Engaged and Committed- Does this describe your employees?
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Engaged and committed employees are can make the difference between a successful company and a total flop. Are you and your employees engaged? Are they committed? Do you know why these things matter? Take a listen- you just might change your future.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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What Can Project Management Do For Business Owners?
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Running a business is very much like running a new project every day. While there is always a desire to see the business run ‘smoothly’, business owners know that every day brings new challenges, which is exactly why project management is so critical to a company. If every project ran without daily changes and interruptions, there’d be no need for …
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Ego- scary word? Not really. We all have one, and that is a good thing. But, how we manage that ego is really important. Your ego CAN BE your amigo (and others' amigo too) if you want it to be.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Collaboration: Understanding our Blind Spots with Mike Halperin
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We have been collaborating from the day we were born. Babies cry, parents figure out what they need, and the babies let them know if their needs have been met. Parents, especially moms, and kids work together from day one to accomplish objectives, ensuring that the kids are fed, safe, comforted, dry, snuggled, and loved. By the time we start workin…
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Trust: What’s the Big Deal with Charles Green
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I hope you enjoy my interview with my friend Charlie Green, the ’Trust Guy.’ Charlie is an experienced consultant, co-author of The Trusted Advisor, and author of Trust-based Selling. We cover a lot of ground, including the difference between personal and institutional trust, the difference between trust, trusting, and trustworthiness, the biggest …
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Branding Versus Brand Messaging- Huh? with Deb Goeschel
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Join me and my guest, Deb Goeschel of the Message Artist Creative Group. In this episode, among many other things, you will learn Why a logo isn't the sum total of a brand How Brand Messaging is the crust to your brand pie The core elements that makeup brand messaging I am really excited about this episode and I hope you will tune in. Deb is offeri…
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Your Inner Child Needs to Speak With You
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Do you think you are too old to listen to your inner child? Time for a reality check. The most creative among us enjoy close relationships with their younger selves. And you know what, they are achieving things we can only dream of.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Workplace fires- OK, maybe not quite what you are thinking but small things can turn into major disasters. Attentiveness matters, but when that fails, you must know how to act.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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Power and Leadership- A Slippery Slope
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One cannot be a leader without having power. But power is a seductive thing. Leading is all about your intentions. It's either one for all or all for me.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Water Trough- Ostriches and Leaders
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Do ostriches stick their heads in the sand when they are afraid? Do leaders? Let's give leaders, and ostriches some credit here; we all have our moments. Step up to the trough- learn more about this, and the story about "Betty", a real, live ostrich. Thanks for the inspiration Betty, and thanks to Lion Country Safari of Loxahatchee, FL, for giving …
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Welcome to the Water Trough
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A little story about how Ed Drozda became The Small Business Doctor and what gave rise to the name, The Water Trough.iStock Photos tarafından oluşturuldu
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