Read MoreSubscriptions services have been around for a very long time, newspapers and Helth clubs for example. They have become ever more diverse and popular since the rise of the internet, and even more so with Covid. I talk about some of the advantages.
Read MoreCircut, a maker of hobby machines changes the rules on its customer base in a desperate cash grab for an IPO. This change backfired and really angered their customer base, only time will tell if this will cause the IPO to flop at worse, or be lackluster at best.
Read MoreWhen you are a startup you need money to start. There are many ways to get the money to start your business, and there are pros and cons to each. In today’s episode, I detail several of these and give my opinion of the best way to get started.
Read MoreDiscounts are a valuable tool in your business toolkit, but you need to be strategic in their use. I talk about how to use them, and how to price so that you do not discount yourself into oblivion.
Read MoreI continue the conversation around getting paid, by speaking with Atheoz founder, and my business partner Jason St. Clair.
Read MoreOne of the most important things in business is getting paid for your work. We discuss how we do it in our lines of work.
Read MoreWhen it comes to employee compensation many people overlook the benefits package that may come along with employment. When you add in the value of a benefits package, your employee’s yearly salary is much more than just their hourly rate.
Read MoreWe are often our own worst critics, and when we make mistakes in our business we can beat ourselves up. However, as they say in theater, “The show must go on”
Read MoreToday I interview Harrison Houghton, and we talk about how he pivoted his business into an online format, and actually increased sales and profitability during the lockdowns.
Read MoreWhen you first get the idea for a business, it is easy to get excited and start before considering what it really means in the long run. I want people to be entrepreneurs, but it is not for everyone, so make sure it is what you want before you start.
Read MoreIf you are not careful you can lose some if not all your business due to environmental activists. I go into how to deal with these issues.
Read MoreToday I am going to explain mutual funds, how do they work, and if should you invest in them.
Read MoreToday I tackle the notion that any investment in the market is nothing more than going to Vegas. While this can be true in some cases, it’s not true in others, and the answer has a bit of nuance to it.
Read MoreThere is a current push to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour in the USA. I dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly that is the Minimum Wage.
Read MoreGameStop, the Stock Market, and hedge funds are in the news. I attempt to explain the situation. And go over some of the basics of the market
Read MoreBeing a bootstrapper with children can provide some unique challenges. However, it can provide some great motivation and encouragement as well.
Read MoreOften, for various reasons, it is tempting to try to fix what is already working in your company, this can lead to disastrous results.
Read MoreWe were talking about business structure and what you should pick. So I am going to go over the two types where there are no other partners involved and are relatively easy to start up. These are the Sole Proprietorship, and Limited liability company, or LLC for short.
Read More“If you are searching for the biggest ROI, look no further than out your office door. By investing in your team, you’re creating a place where people love to work, are passionate about their jobs, and make excellence a never-ending, everyday quest.” - Dave Ramsey
Read MoreIn October of 2012, Kathleen Kennady became president of Lucasfilm with the retirement of George Lucas, and she remained in this role even after the purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney.
This lead to an internal conflict, and that lead to unhappy fans and an unhappy Disney. I talk about how to avoid that.