In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into effective email communication by discussing phrases to avoid and the impact they have on recipients. The speakers share their insights on using clear and direct language in emails to convey messages efficiently. One speaker shares a recent experience managing unexpected changes for a business event in New York City, highlighting the importance of managing expectations and staying composed in challenging situations.

The significance of personal connections through face-to-face interactions is emphasized, especially in remote work environments. The episode wraps up with a discussion on AI tools like Chat GPT for writing ad scripts, teasing future episodes featuring guest Tyler Purcell and his business ventures in laundromats and financial planning.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #550 for Casual Friday, May 17th, 2024
  • May 17th: National Bike To Work Day
• 00:00:54 Sam-Avoiding Certain Phrases In Business Communication
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  • I’m just following up…
  • I wanted to check in…
  • I hope you’re doing well…
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• 00:07:02 The Power of Presumed Failure
  • Tradeshows and Conferences
• 00:23:28 BB 550 Outtro
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Join Business Brain as we explore effective decision-making with government agencies and hiring global talent. Discover “snowball decision-making” for handling obligations and learn about transparent negotiations.

Explore hiring remote assistants and the importance of cultural alignment and effective communication. Gain insights on assessing performance and fostering successful business operations with remote talent.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #549 for Causal Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
  • May 15th: International Family Day
  • How to get sponsors for your podcast
• 00:01:32 Snowball Decision-Making
  • Successful Story Delivering
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• 00:07:31 Hiring Global Talent…Which Way to Go?
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• 00:18:15 BB 549 Outtro
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In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon delve into the challenges and heroism of small business owners. They discuss transitioning into a management role, delegating tasks, and the struggles of micromanagement. Dave shares insights on podcast marketing, advising on audience building, consistency, and sponsor attraction criteria. The importance of authenticity in podcasting is stressed for audience engagement. They conclude with encouragement for aspiring podcasters to stay consistent and authentic in sharing their stories.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #548 for Casual Friday, May 10th, 2024
  • May 10th: National Small Business Day
• 00:02:14 Steven-544-Prioritizing The Value of Passive Income / LMA$
  • The 80% Rule on Business Brain Podcast
• 00:07:56 Finding Podcast Sponsors
  • Business Brain Sponsors
  • BackBeat Media
  • Podtrac’s Analytics
• 00:20:50 BB 548 Outtro
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Today’s episode covers observing national days in podcasts, hosting fundraisers for conservation, and applying business strategies to enhance non-profit events. We discuss the role of business-minded individuals in event organization, emphasizing delegation and volunteer empowerment. Highlighting listener contributions, we explore screen recording tools like Loom for improved communication and training videos, encouraging creativity in enhancing daily efficiency through different mediums.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #547 for Causal Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
  • May 8th: National Coconut Cream Pie Day
• 00:03:23 Applying Business Best Practices to Level Up Other Areas of Your Life
  • Conserving Wetlands with Ducks Unlimited
• 00:08:14 Todd-537-Other Screen Recording Options plus Loom
  • Slack
  • CleanShot for Mac
  • Loom as SOP Definer: Dallas Taylor on Gig Gab Shares How He Buys Back His Time using Loom
  • Loom
  • Loom Transcripts – People can comment and create asynchronous dialog
  • Loom for Providing Nuance in Text Conversations
• 00:14:32 BB 547 Outtro
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Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss the impact of language on mindset and actions, advocating for reframing negative self-talk into positive affirmations. They highlight the value of confidently promoting businesses by emphasizing quality rather than hyperbole, utilizing press releases, accomplishments, and testimonials to shape a positive narrative. Encouraging listeners to proactively share their successes, engage with customers for testimonials, and build a strong online presence for credibility and differentiation in the competitive market.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #546 for Casual Friday, May 3rd, 2024
  • May 3rd: National No Pants Day
• 00:01:13 Watch Your Language
  • Taming Your Inner Judge
  • Reframe “Unsettled Mind” to “Curious Mind”
• 00:05:48 Find ways and reasons to promote your business
  • Press Releases might seem minor to you… they’re not
  • “If You Don’t Think You’re a Bad-Ass, Don’t Expect Anyone Else To”
    • PRWeb
    • Senya.io
    • Testimonials.to
• 00:15:18 BB 546 Outtro
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Join us on Business Brain as we explore maximizing credit card rewards and the importance of social connections for entrepreneurs. Discover strategies for using credit cards wisely to earn rewards, negotiate vendor payments, and select cards that suit individual needs.

Then, we delve into the impact of social isolation on entrepreneurs’ mental and physical health, emphasizing the value of fostering social interactions within teams and joining peer groups for support. Share your tips on maximizing rewards and enhancing social connections in the entrepreneurial world.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #545 for Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
  • May 1st: Frequent Flyer Day
• 00:01:03 Gather Up Those Credit Card Rewards Points
  • “The Best Way to Get My Business Is To Take My Credit Card as Payment”
• 00:06:10 (Don’t Be) The Lonely Entrepreneur
  • Practice the Skill of Connecting
  • Don’t Burrow Into Your Business Like a Tick
• 00:13:31 Beware the Soapbox!
  • And don’t let your employees be lonely, either
  • Hang out with OLD employees
• 00:20:16 545 Outtro
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n this episode, we discuss the challenges of exhausting video calls in work settings and suggest turning off cameras for better focus. We also explore the concept of “Leave Me Alone Money” (LMA) for financial independence, emphasizing autonomy in pursuing personal goals over accumulating wealth. Advantages of LMA money in career decisions and life fulfillment are highlighted, encouraging audience feedback on personal empowerment.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #544 for Casual Friday, April 26th, 2024
  • April 26: World Intellectual Property Day
  • Riversong Retreat
• 00:00:59 Video Calls are Exhausting
• 00:06:40 Talk about Strategy More on the Show
• 00:07:22 Shannon’s New Term: “Leave Me Alone” Money
  • LMA Money
  • Beware the Crisis of Complacency
  • Retirement Scares Me
  • FIRE Concept
  • Budgets Suck
• 00:14:58 BB 544 Outtro
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Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean on Business Brain share personal stories and reflections on enjoying life’s journey as entrepreneurs. They emphasize balancing work and enjoyment, sharing lessons from personal experiences. The hosts encourage prioritizing activities one enjoys and tease an upcoming episode on “how much is enough.” The episode concludes with a reminder to join their mailing list and a message to live a charmed life.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #543 for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
  • April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
  • Shannon’s On The Starlink again
• 00:02:13 Beware Hating Your Customers
  • Two Tokens of Customer Service
• 00:10:09 Enjoy and Create Your Charmed Life While You Have It
  • The Most Entertaining Outcome…Usually Happens!
• 00:18:08 BB 543 Outtro
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In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton share strategies for building a social media following. Shannon’s success story of growing from 500 to 5,600 genuine followers in 90 days highlights the power of organic growth. We discuss joining growth groups, engaging authentically, and the significance of consistency in content creation and interaction. Leveraging an alter ego for protection against negativity, creating a supportive community, and injecting energy into interactions are key points. Strategies for boosting engagement through viral content, trending topics, and cultivating a strong online persona are essential for exponential growth. By focusing on authenticity, value, consistency, and performance, individuals can expand their influence on social media platforms l

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #542 for Casual Friday, April 19th, 2024
  • April 19: Sylvester The Cat’s Birthday
• 00:01:13 Growing Your Following
  • Find a Growth/Follower-Building Group 
  • Spend More Time Commenting On Other People’s Posts Than You Do Posting
  • Combat the Trolls with a Think Skin with your Alter Ego
  • Have Fun
  • Value, Virality, and Volume
  • End Your Comment with Another Question to Keep The Conversation Going
• 00:11:34 Shannon’s Crazy Two Posts
• 00:18:28 Performance and Costume
  • Give First!
• 00:23:48 BB 542 Outtro
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In this episode of Business Brain, we delve into Gabe Treviso’s entrepreneurial journey, exploring his transition from real estate to creating Suds2Go. Gabe shares the inspiration behind his portable hand washing system, which he gained from parenting challenges, and discusses his Shark Tank experience, unexpected growth during the pandemic, and the significance of a solid business foundation. We touch upon hiring strategies, remote team building, continuous learning, risk-taking, and work-life balance, highlighting the essentials for entrepreneurial success.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #541 for Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
  • April 17: National Crawfish Day
  • Special guest, Gabe Trevizo
• 00:03:23 Real estate into his own company
• 00:03:41 Taking Suds2Go on to Shark Tank
• 00:08:51 Launching a hand-washing system during COVID lockdowns
• 00:09:56 The Shark Tank Dream
  • Suds2Go on Shark Tank
• 00:14:47 Access To a Community of Founders
• 00:16:54 Managing Your Time
  • X as that community
  • Parker Cox
  • Adding a Chief of Staff
  • Having a separate Work Structure
• 00:20:34 Favorite Mistake
  • No matter what: Keep Going!
  • When You’re Going Through Hell, Just Don’t Slow Down
  • Curiosity…or FOMO?
• 00:27:47 How to use a Chief of Staff?
  • Pavago
• 00:34:41 BB 541 Outtro
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In this episode of Business Brain, we touch on various topics such as taxes, selling business stock, and musicians selling their catalogs for capital gains. We share anecdotes about log camp, time management with family, and unconventional wealth building methods. Emphasizing communication and boundaries, we highlight the importance of balancing work, family, and personal time.

Personal experiences like dedicating time for family, leveraging tools like Apple’s focus mode, and cherishing device-free moments like hot tub conversations are discussed. We stress the significance of transparent communication with family to prevent feeling disconnected due to work commitments.

The episode concludes by urging listeners to contribute their strategies for managing family time alongside intense business involvement. We welcome feedback and express our commitment to exploring and discussing the essential aspects of work-life balance. Remember to spend quality time with loved ones for a balanced and fulfilling life.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #540 for Casual Friday, April 12th, 2024
  • April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
• 00:01:09 Musicians Selling Their Catalogs for Capital Gains
• 00:06:17 Matt Gibson’s Used Books To Success Method in Gig Gab 423
• 00:11:44 Time Management With Your Family
  • Communicate!
• 00:16:47 Matt’s Log Camp helps people define “work”
• 00:18:34 Unplug for an hour
  • Go to the Dog Park
  • Buy a Hot Tub!
  • Sonos Roam
• 00:23:37 BB 540 Outtro
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