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TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS is a podcast for business owners to get answers to the most important questions about owning and running a successful business. Hosted by Jackie Zach, Certified Business Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee, and Mike McKay, Partner and Certified Business & Executive Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee. We have almost 70 years of combined business experience.
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The Empowering Healthy Business Podcast is THE podcast for small business owners seeking to balance having a nicely profitable business, a sustainable, scalable, and salable business, lower stress levels, better work-life balance, and improved physical and emotional fitness. Yes, this is possible! Though it’s not easy. We’re here to help you navigate toward this objective.
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Every week on the Assemblé Dance Studio Coaching Podcast, Claire O’Shea explores & discusses the vision and practical steps to help you grow your dance studio simply & successfully. With practical tips, tricks and strategies Claire discusses what you need to know to grow your business so you can reach more students & become the go to dance studio in your area. Whether sharing her own experience or interviewing fellow experts in the Dance industry, Claire brings to light topics of interest fo ...
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Welcome to the Kickstart Connections Podcast, hosted by Lucinda Underwood. This podcast is your go to for conversations around entrepreneurship and the unique stories behind businesses across Canada. Each episode features entrepreneur interviews recorded here in our beautiful studio in Halifax, or recorded live from our pop-up podcasts at conferences and events nationwide. We are a team of business owners ourselves, specializing in sales, marketing and media, and we use our platforms and exp ...
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A podcast on "All Things Creative", from entrepreneurship, art, fashion, music, design, activism (Black, POC, LGBTQ Rights) , business ownership, sustainability, philanthropy, curation and much more!
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Get the best of the iTunes chart topping Thrivetime Show podcast in this show dedicated to growing your business. "It's like Steve Martin meets Steve Forbes." - Jim Stovall - NY Times Best Selling Author. Experience business school without the BS with former US SBA Entrepreneur of the Year Clay Clark and the optometrist turned business tycoon Doctor Robert Zoellner. This award-winning team has been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Pando Daily, etc.
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What would you do with an army of raving fans? How would that change your business? Creating a 5 Star customer experience is the best way to create raving fans, stand out from your competitors, and rise to the top of your industry. On The 5 Star Experience Show you will learn actionable tips and tricks to improve your customer experience and convert your customers to raving fans that leave great reviews and recommend your business to friends, family, and acquaintances. Owning a business can ...
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Welcome to Bosses and Bourbon, a truthcast of real wedding and event bosses, talking shop, swapping the stories and strategies that make their business successful. There may or may not be bourbon. Krista Chapman of Path & Compass, marketing & strategist to the wedding and event industry works with a lot of smart, hard-working bosses in her consulting work. Entrepreneurs that you’ve never heard of that are rocking out their independent wedding and event businesses. Owner-operators that have c ...
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On today's episode, we're delighted to have Katie Mahoney join us to talk about her fantastic business, We Are Young. Along with Cara Chisholm, Katie founded the company after spending a day with a senior through an “Acts of Kindness” initiative. She quickly realized that this was the first time in years someone made a day about her, and this reali…
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Today’s episode discusses the formula for success and the ripple effect of Be x Do = Have. We explore the idea of “Who do we have to be in order to get what we want to have?” Want to learn more about how to apply the formula for success? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! http…
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Healthy businesses have an established business model in which most new incremental hires produce profit for the business. Payroll expense can be viewed as an investment that yields a profitable ROI. Usually a hiring decision boils down to a question of how much more revenue do you need to sell in order to afford a new hire. This episode helps answ…
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Is your mindset allowing bigger things? You have to expand your mindset to get where you want to go. Listen as we learn how to expand our mindset to get to our goals. Do you want to expand your mindset to get to your goals? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoac…
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When we’re bored as business owners we make bad decisions. The truth is that business can be boring because we do the same things day in and day out. What if that is a good thing? Listen as we explore boredom as business owners. Are you bored in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities…
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Healthy businesses produce healthy income for their owners. Compensation for business owners can take different forms. This episode discusses the primary forms of owner compensation and associated tax considerations. We also review bookkeeping and reporting considerations for how owner compensation is booked and reported on financial statements. Mo…
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For lots of people busyness is like a comfortable blanket. We feel productive and useful. As a business owner if you are busy it is a choice. How do you evaluate if you are busy doing the most effective things or just things. Are you busy and want to be more effective? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the oppo…
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Entropy is the natural law that everything is moving toward disorder all the time. Any business process you have there is always the temptation to take short cuts. Once that starts entropy kicks in quickly. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how entropy creeps into business. Is your business experiencing entropy? Take advantage of a complimentary bu…
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In order to get referrals you must have a consistent customer experience. When people refer they expect that the person they refer has the same wonderful experience they had. Listen as Jackie and Mike discuss referrals and the customer experience. Do you need someone to help you evaluate your customer experience? Take advantage of a complimentary b…
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You may think you and your sales team are asking for the sale but are you really? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to ask for the sale. Do you need help evaluating your sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-comp…
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Why is scripting in the sales process so important. If the Shakespeare scripts still work after 500 years, then scripting in your sales process can work for you. Do you need scripting in your business’s sales process? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.co…
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Final part of this mini series of my role as a DSO, Mariah took over the mic in today's episode & asked me questions all about my role as a studio owner & what I do on a day to day basis! We talk through: How do you navigate challenges or setbacks in running a dance studio, and what lessons have you learned along the way? Do you partake in your own…
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Selling skills are easily perishable. If you don’t do it everyday you’re going to suck at it if you don’t practice. Are the selling skills in your business keeping pace with your sales goals ? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-…
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On today’s episode, hosts Lucy and Marc are breaking down 5 of the biggest marketing trends for 2024 and beyond including purpose driven marketing, hyper-personalization, and one of our favourites, video marketing! Tune in now to learn how you should be marketing your business to your audience. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 11:20 - What is purpo…
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Entropy is all systems and processes moving toward disorder. If you find yourself saying to your team “We need to get back to basics”, entropy is creeping in. Want to know more about navigating entropy in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.…
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The healthier we are personally, the more energy we can bring to our businesses to make our businesses as healthy as possible. There are several drivers of personal health. This episode reviews a book called Deep Nutrition, written by Dr. Cate Shanahan, which does a great job of helping us understand the nutrition driver. More specifically, this ep…
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Become an Assemblé member today! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/assemblecoaching/subscribe⁠⁠ We are back with another Double Your Dance Studio episode & this time it's all about team evaluations! Whether you want to double the amount of students, double the amount of classes they take, double your revenue, double your trials....this …
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Mindset is important whether you are running a business or an executive. How your mindset goes your team goes and your results go. Want to focus more on mindset for you and your business? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-questi…
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Perturbation is what happens to people as they reach the edge of their comfort zone. Are you or your organization experiencing perturbation and want help navigating? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://actioncoachwi.com/podcast-ask-a-question-complimentary-session/…
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Mariah took over the mic in today's episode & asked me questions all about my role as a studio owner & what I do on a day to day basis! We talk through: What are the 3 main tasks you do within a week? What is your favourite/most rewarding job within your role? What are the negatives of your role? Do you have a steady week or is it changing all the …
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Experience is the best teacher and it is no exception for us. We, as a business, are experiencing changes and we thought it would be a great idea to share how we have navigated those changes. Going through changes and want help navigating? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your busi…
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Become an Assemblé member today! 👉 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/assemblecoaching/subscribe In today's episode, we are going back to the start of owning a dance studio & things I wish I did or did better when starting out! I chat through 3 pillars that will truly help anyone wanting to start their studio! 1. Vision & Planning 2. Quality C…
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If you've been listening for a while, you will know that having clear branding is an absolute must! In today's episode, Mariah & I chat all things branding through consistency, brand voice, photography, videography, logos & so much more! We talk about our brand change we did a couple years ago & why & how that all came about! Listen in!…
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The first step in the buying journey is the customer identifies a problem and what do they want. Listen as we discuss the customer buying journey and how you can help to influence it. Want to learn more about how to influence the customer buying journey in your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the op…
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Become an Assemblé member today! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/assemblecoaching/subscribe⁠ We are back with another Double Your Dance Studio episode & this time it's all about paid ads! Whether you want to double the amount of students, double the amount of classes they take, double your revenue, double your trials....this series is …
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The way to have your business treat you better is to be a better business owner. There is no way to outwork a problem. Working harder is not the answer. Listen as we discuss how to outsmart your work with better, smarter, easier shortcuts. Want to discover how to be a better business owner? If yes, take advantage of a complimentary business strateg…
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On today’s episode, Lucy and Marc (of BNV Media) chat about what’s been going on for their businesses over the last couple of months as well as the recent Kickstart Connections pop-up podcast in Ottawa at the Tirecraft Eastern Canada AGM. They also chat about the barriers to entry for businesses wanting to start a podcast, why podcasting can be an …
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Last year I set a goal to focus on entering business awards & that I did! I have so many thoughts on business awards that I am excited to dive deep into this topic with you. I chat about positives & negatives, why or why not you should enter & how it can help any business owner. Thinking about entering your business? Listen in.…
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What are the steps to getting and retaining a championship team? Step one is to stop making excuses (topic from Episode 240). Step two is to start setting clear expectations (Episode 242). Listen as we discuss what other things go into creating a championship team! Do you want a championship team but don’t know how to get it? Take advantage of a co…
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Have you been thinking about outsourcing your marketing? Having someone onboard to help with your operations but not entirely sure what their role would entail? I sit down with Mariah, my Marketing & Operations Manager to chat through her role, what it entails & what a general week looks like for her. Listen in!…
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Listen as we discuss how setting clear expectations will give you a better chance at getting the result you want. As soon as you allow excuses, you take away your ability to set expectations. Your employees want to be successful and want to know what success looks like at your company. So, it’s your job to set those clear expectations. Are you gett…
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Become an Assemblé member today! 👉 ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/assemblecoaching/subscribe We are super exciting to be bringing you a new series on the podcast! The DOUBLE YOUR DANCE STUDIO series, each month we will release an episode about a specific topic that will help you double your dance studio! Whether you want to double the am…
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Listen as we interview Erin Ogden the managing partner at Ogden, Glazer + Shaefer. a powerhouse team, specializing in representing businesses with a sharp focus on startups, intellectual property, and food and beverage regulation Learn how Erin got started, challenges she faced and how coaching has helped her take her business to the next level. Wa…
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Are you noticing your team and your customers making a lot of excuses or giving you reasons why something can’t be done? As we know, life is a mirror. The real question is, “Where are you using excuses in your business?" On today’s episode we discuss excuses and how they limit growth in your business. Want to grow your business faster? If yes, take…
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Peak End Effect is all about the end of a transaction, meeting or phone call. How are you leaving them feeling when they leave your orbit? The period you’re interacting with them are the peaks and valleys. The most important parts of a transaction are the peaks and the ending. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss more in depth about the Peak End Effec…
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Last year, we were quoted 300% more than the previous year for our concert videography. To be fully transparent, we couldn't afford it so we decided to take our filming in house last year & we want to teach you how to do the same! We discuss our top tips, the cameras to use & the benefits of filming it in house! Listen in to find out more.…
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Coaching is a competitive advantage to the growth of you as a leader, owner and having a better business. About 15% of your competitors are coming for YOU! Are you being lazy and going with the flow? Are you intentionally growing your business and looking for a competitive edge? Want a competitive advantage and want a coach? Take advantage of a com…
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In today's episode, Mariah & I chat through the 5 metrics you NEED to be tracking in your studio! We dive deep into each of them & why you need to be looking at these numbers, how to find them, how often you should track them & our personal experiences doing just this! We are super passionate about this topic & we want you to listen in to continue …
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Stupid things in business are things like, keeping someone in a role too long, “I know what to do but I didn’t do it”, bright shiny pennies, not spending enough time testing and measuring and giving up too soon. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to navigate through these decisions. Do you want to stop doing stupid stuff and want help? Take adva…
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We expect our team to think like we do, but the reality is that they don’t. How do you get your team to do the things you want them to do? First step, is to understand how people want to be led by asking things like “How can I help you be successful at xxx?” Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to lead people the way they want to be led. Are you a…
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In today's episode, I am filling you in on all the steps I am putting in place before I go on maternity leave. With already doing this once, I have new insight in how I plan this time to be a little different. If you are interested in this or maybe you just want to take a step back from the business while it continues to thrive, this episode is for…
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When we are leading through crisis, the first step is to check yourself. Are you panicking? Are you looking at a solution? If you take your blinders off and focus on truly what is in front of you, you will find opportunity. How prepared are you to take advantage of opportunities? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discov…
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Do you say “I don't want to pay taxes” to yourself? Did you know that this philosophy also stunts your business’s growth? Listen as we discuss business taxes and the things to think about when you have those thoughts. Is your growth stuck because you’re afraid to pay taxes? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the…
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We're back with another getting started episode! This is for someone who is JUST starting out & wanting to get some advice on how to do it or for someone who has a dance studio already & is looking to expand or purchase another studio! We chat through my top tips & lessons of starting my own studio at 19 years old. Listen in now!…
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Welcome to the first episode of our bonus mini season: Ask An Entrepreneur! On each episode Lucinda and Marc answer your questions about entrepreurship by sharing their own experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly. Today, they discuss how to market your business as a brand new entrepreneur, and share how they found success in raising brand awar…
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