The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 593
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
563: How I Use AI
How I use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in my small business.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/563-how-i-use-ai/
AI is no longer optional – it's a game-changer for small business own…
562: Skills for Success
What are the essential Skills for Success in small business and life?
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/562-skills-for-success/
In this episode, Henry Lopez and guest co-host David …
561: Cyber Security
Cyber Security for small businesses, with IT services and cybersecurity experts Gary Pica.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/561-gary-pica-cyber-security/
Cybersecurity threats are…
560: 4 Franchise Benefits
If you are considering a franchise business, then look for the 4 Franchise Benefits.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/560-4-franchise-benefits/
Henry Lopez breaks down four key ben…
559: 5 Reasons Your Business Won't Grow
Five major challenges that prevent small businesses from scaling. Henry shares practical solutions that small business owners can implement to break through growth barriers and create a scalable, pro…
558: Outsourcing Your Back Office with Dida Clifton
Outsourcing your back-office operations with Dida Clifton, founder and CEO of The Office Squad. She shares how outsourcing key operational tasks can free up time for small business owners to focus on…
557: High-Performance Teams with Vicky Brown
Building and sustaining a high-performance team is critical for small business success.
High-Performance Teams with Vicky Brown, founder of Idomeneo Enterprises, an HR consultancy that helps business…
556: Buy the Right Business with David Barnett
David shares expert insights into buying and selling small businesses, highlighting why acquiring an existing business can be faster, easier, and less risky than starting from scratch.
Show Notes Pag…
555: From Kitchen to Shelf with LLance Kezner
Former tech executive LLance Kezner shares how he turned his passion for home cooking into Millie’s Sipping Broth, a specialty food brand offering savory, health-conscious beverages in tea bag form.
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554: When to Quit
When to quit - How to Know When to Pivot or Persevere.
When to quit a project, a marketing campaign, a product line, a business model or perhaps an entire small business.
Show Notes Page: https://ww…
553: Scaling Your Business with Randy Shaw
Randy’s entrepreneurial journey, insights on scaling a small business, and the importance of making customers the hero by addressing their deeper needs and solving bottlenecks to achieve lasting succ…
552: Veteran-Owned Wagyu Beef Business
Growing a Veteran-owned Wagyu Beef Business, KC Cattle Company, with founder Patrick Montgomery. Patrick highlights his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and how he leveraged public r…
551: The 5 Stages of Entrepreneurship
From Self-Employed or Solopreneur through Serial Entrepreneur—what does it look like and what does it take, to go from running a one-person operation to managing a portfolio of successful businesses …
550: Super Communicators with Charles Duhigg
Super Communicators - how to unlock the secret language of connection with journalist and the author Charles Duhigg.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/550-charles-duhigg-super-commun…
549: Human Resources with Claudia St. John
Small Business Human Resources management with Claudia St. John.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/549-claudia-st-john-human-resources/
Are you struggling with hiring, retaining top…
548: 2024 Top 5 Episodes
Highlights from 2024 Top 5 Episodes, based on unique listener downloads.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/548-2024-top-5-episodes/
Discover the most popular episodes of 2024, based…
547: Lessons from The Art of Shaving with Eric Malka
Lessons from The Art of Shaving: starting, growing, and selling The Art of Shaving company.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/547-eric-malka-the-art-of-shaving/
On this episode, He…
R504: Strategic Planning for Small Business
How to create a Strategic Plan for your small business. Use a Strategic Plan to set your goals, objectives and initiatives for your small business.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com…
546: Power Washing Franchise with Aaron Harper
How to own a successful Power Washing franchise small business with Aaron Harper.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/546-aaron-harper-power-washing-franchise/
On this episode we di…
R255: Overcoming Fear with Ruth Soukup
Overcoming Fear to start and grow your small business, with Ruth Soukup - author of “Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love”.
Show Notes…