Been There, Done That!
Learn from successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives and business leaders as they share their experiences, insight and tips. Topics include marketing, management, mentoring, money and many others. Improve your business by listening to this business series from SCORE, with Business Alchemist Dennis Zink as your host.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2020
85 - Communicating Effectively
Business is built on relationships, and relationships are built on communications. In this episode, host and SCORE Mentor Dennis Zink speaks with communications consultants, experts and authors Bob …
84 - Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
Professional Employer Organizations are an increasingly popular way for small and medium sized businesses to manage their HR and payroll functions. By outsourcing these administrative burdens, the s…
83 - Business Partners
When two or more people get together with a business idea, their first inclination is often to join together as partners. However, that’s not always the best decision, and even when it is, there are…
82 - Avoid Cyber Attacks!
Every business today is dependent on computer systems, and a cyber attack could be devastating. In this episode, host Dennis Zink talks with David Spire, Chief Development Officer and Chris Brenes, …
81 - Digital Marketing and SEO for Non-Techies
Knowledgeable business owners are aware that digital marketing is essential to their growth and survival. In this episode, host Dennis Zink speaks with Nabil Freij, a SCORE Mentor, successful busine…
80 - Social Media for Non-Techies
Business owners and entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly aware that social media is a vital part of any marketing plan. Many of them don't have a complete understanding of this technology. They do…
79 - The Client - Mentor Experience
Alexis Nguyen, owner of an Assisting Hands Home Care franchise, is a major success story. She credits her SCORE mentors with helping her build her multi-million dollar business.
In this episode, hos…
78 - Where's The Money? Finding Your Best Lender
Access to capital is a problem faced by most businesses. We’ve brought back Gerri Detweiler, Education Director of Nav, to further discuss the ways that businesses can gain access to funding. Gerri…
77 - Is Buying a Franchise Right for You?
Buying a franchise can be an easier way to get into business than starting from scratch. In this episode, we're addressing the benefits and challenges associated with buying a franchise business. We…
76 - How to Buy a Business
Buying a business is one of the most important steps in life taken by entrepreneurs. It can be a rewarding experience or it can be a minefield fraught with danger. Our experts are here to guide you s…
75 - Exit Strategy Part 4 - The 10 Step Business Sale Process continued
This is the final episode in our series addressing exit strategies. In part one, we explored the important considerations sellers must understand before exiting their business. In part two, our expe…
74 - Exit Strategy Part 3 - The 10 Step Business Sale Process
This is part three of a series of episodes addressing exit strategies. In part one, we explored the important considerations sellers must understand before exiting their business. In part two, our e…
73 - Exit Strategy Part 2 - Valuation
In this episode, Dennis Zink talks with Peter Gruits with the SCORE Exit Strategy Team and Eric Robinson, a CPA with Robinson, Gruters & Roberts, CPA, about business valuation.
You'll learn what a b…
72 - Exit Strategy Part 1 - Cashing In
In this first episode in a series about exiting your business, Dennis Zink talks with Mark Dunlop, Vice President with BankUnited, and attorney Ken Chapman, partner with Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbro…
71 - Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Will your business need access to additional funds to facilitate growth or to cover emergencies? Many, perhaps most, will. In this episode, Gerri Detweiler of Nav, along with host Dennis Zink and c…
70 - Digital Marketing and Social Proof
Customers frequently rely on on-line reviews to make their purchasing decisions, so you want to make sure that your business has a stellar reputation. This online reputation is known as "Social Proo…
69 - Eight Drivers of Company Value
How much is your company worth? Whether you’re growing it or considering selling it, you want it to be as valuable as possible. In these highlights from a recorded seminar, Dane DeSantis, owner of …
68 - eBay Selling
Including eBay in your marketing strategy is a great way to expand your reach. As an online market, eBay can be used as a secondary, or even the primary place to sell your products. In this episode…
67 - Growing Your Business with Social Media and Video Marketing
Social Media and Video Marketing have emerged as important areas that business owners should consider when developing their overall marketing strategy. In the second part of our two-part discussion …
66 - Growing Your Business with Text and Email Marketing
Developing and implementing an email and text marketing strategy can dramatically increase your sales. Michael Skigen, Senior Manager of Digital Content and Social Engagement at DexYP, joins Dennis …