Dirty Secrets of Small Business
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Bird In The Hand: Ben Ihde of Wild Birds Unlimited
Today we were joined on the show by business owner Ben Ihde of Wild Birds Unlimited. Ben was a coaching client of MVP for several years and is a repeat guest on Dirty Secrets of Small Business (see li
What Are You Retiring To?
Are you ready for retirement? I cant wait for retirement!! Can I retire now? Everywhere you look you can find someone trying to give you advice on retirement. But as a small business owner, retir
Growth: Joe Butler of Prescription Fitness and Butler Wellness Group
Today we were joined on the show by business owner Joe Butler of Prescription Fitness and Butler Wellness Group. Joe was a coaching client of MVP for almost a decade. During the show today Joe shared
How Important Is Timing When Having Tough Discussions?
Cant I just say it! Why cant I just tell them how I feel? These and many other thoughts have likely gone through your head at some point. Perhaps you are frustrated or feeling some pressure and y
Would You Take It If They Gave It To You?
Ever bought a company before? What, no ones ever asked you that question before? Any guess what the top response is when we ask someone if theyve ever bought a company before? Some version of, I
How Do I Sell My Company?
Is it time to sell your company? What does it even mean to be ready to sell your business? I mean people talk about it like its common knowledge or something. Its to the point that you almost fee
How Do I Respond To Being Out of My Routine?
One of the best things about summer is the chance to have some vacation time. Its a chance to break up the monotony of your day-to-day and add some different type of chaos and excitement to your wor
How Do I Get Comfortable Trying New Things?
One of the great things about being a small business owner is there are new things popping up all the time. A key success factor for any small business owner is being able embrace and respond to thes
Does Your Business Have A Profit Plan?
Does your business have a plan to make money on purpose? This might seem like a strange question, but in our several decades of working with and advising small business owners we have found that the
How Do I Make Sure I Sell My Business To The Right Buyer?
After youve been in business for a few years, one of the strangest things starts to happen. Youll begin to get inquiries from folks who will say they are interested in buying your company. If you