Many businesses face situations in which they have to pivot strategies in a segment of their business. Whether it’s from a global pandemic, changes in technology, or societal demand for the product/service, you must stay at the forefront and adapt to change. In today’s episode, we interview Payto...

Partnerships can be messy, right? Not always! This may be the case more times than not, but when you find the right partnership, it can be very rewarding and beneficial. In today’s episode, we interview Brian Hepfer and Shannon Duvall, co-owners of HD Paint & Stain to discuss their partnership, t...

Have you ever wondered how the process works of buying and selling a business, or how to value it? In this episode, Colin Clark with Weinheimer Opel Law Firm helps provide some perspective on Mergers and Acquisitions as to why having an exit strategy in place for your business is important whethe...

Have you ever thought about a way to generate leads for your business and position yourself as an expert on a topic? In this episode we break down what a lead generator & sales funnel is, why it’s beneficial, and how to go about creating one! The key is building trust with your target market and ...

One thing that can often be overlooked in the workplace is the mental health of your employees. In this episode, Joel Greiner, Owner of Paint The Earth and licensed therapist of 15 years, helps us understand some simple to implement concepts on how to increase the well-being of our employees and ...

Just about everyone uses social media in one way or another, but the intentionality to grow your brand/business is usually lacking. In this episode, Patrick Varnum with Brightside Insurance Agency shares how he’s used social media over the last 4 years to build his business while being genuine an...

Believe it or not, your personal finances have a huge impact on your business finances. Whether it’s your habits that carry over, or the need to take cash out of your business to cover costs, it’s the #1 influence in your business finances. In this episode, Crystal Scott helps us provide some ins...

In this episode, Maxx Elbe shares some perspective on how college prepared him for the business world as well as what he’s learned in his first year of business. This is a great reminder to make sure you’re focused on the basics when it comes to strengthening your relationships and upping your ne...

When is the last time you sat down to evaluate your business from your customer's perspective? This should include not just the experience and feeling you give off to your customers but also the A-to-Z journey of what it’s like to do business with you. Identifying the weaknesses in your process i...

The terms commercial banker and commercial lender can be confusing for many business owners. In this episode, we interview Justin Ward, VP of Commercial Lending for First National Bank of Waterloo to explain how exactly they help small business owners in their finances and day-to-day lives.

Many business owners feel as if they are flying by the seat of their pants running their business. Often it is because their to-do list is in their head and there is no organization and flow to accomplishing tasks. In this episode, Crystal Scott and Chris Moore share some productivity insights on...