The Small Business School
Craig Staley, a 20-year retail veteran and eCommerce practitioner interviews successful small business owners from a variety of industries with one objective, to find out what makes them successful. Whether you have owned a small business for decades or are a budding entrepreneur you will discover ideas and learning lessons that others have implemented to grow their business.As small business owners a lot of the time it feels like we are just figuring stuff out and while there is a lot of truth to that, it doesn’t have to be this way. The Small Business School will help you find answers to questions like – How do I attract more customers? How do I pick the best location for my business? Should I start an online only business? How do I make it through the tough times? How do I use social media effectively? How do I scale my business from 1 person to 100? All of these are questions that are currently rattling around my brain when it comes to my business so I will be learning right along with you.The best way to learn is through experience and these business owners have experienced many challenges, successes and failures that have shaped them and their businesses. Sit back, grab a notepad and pen, maybe a glass of wine or whiskey (not if you’re driving) and let’s learn from these teachers that are gracious enough to open up and tell their stories and help us to grow.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
024: Building Your Brand with Carey Balogh
Ever wonder what is the best way to enhance your public relations in your community? Or What social media platforms your business should be active on, do you really have time for all of them? Carey …
023: Handing Over Your Business To The Next Generation with Marty and David Indursky
Have you ever dreamed about what would happen if your business took off and 10, 20 or even 30 years from now would your kids want to take over the family business? How would you handle it? Would you …
022: Cold Calling with John Eyres
Today's guest John Eyres is a cold calling expert and President of Business Connections Consulting. John helps his clients develop a program to attract new clients and increase business. John is foc…
021: Reimagining Design with Christian Giordano
My guest today is Christian Giordano President of Mancini Duffy a century old architecture firm based in New York City. Christian talks about Mancini Duffy’s tech first approach to architecture and h…
020: People Do Business with People with Christina Barnett
Today’s interview is with Christina Barnett of Legendairy Milkshake Bar in Nashville Tennessee. Christina talks about the success of The Legendairy Milkshake Bar from lines out the door and down the …
019: Building Confidence with Dale Furtwengler
Today's Guest is Dale Furtwengler, CEO of Teaching Confidence. Dale is a wealth of information. He talked about how you can improve your confidence level in certain areas of your life. He also gives …
018: Improve Your Productivity with Cathy Sexton
Today's Guest is Cathy Sexton CEO of The Productivity Experts. Cathy is a CPA by trade and recovering workaholic. When the stress of over working herself in the corporate world became to much and st…
017: Data Driven Agency with Josh Boone
Today's Guest is Josh Boone Founder and CEO of Pure Web Results, a digital marketing consultancy based in Dayton, OH. We talked about a variety of topics from what branding is outside of a cool logo …
016: Improving Your SEO with Eric Seropyan
Today's Guest is Eric Seropyan owner of This is my South Bay a digital agency that specializes in SEO. Eric talks about his top three keys to focus on if you want to get serious about SEO. I love whe…
015: Scale Your Business Using Virtual Assistants with Nathan Hirsch
Today's guest is Nathan Hirsch, co-owner of Outsource School. Nathan has been growing businesses since 2009 primarily using virtual assistants. His current business, Outsource School teaches other bu…
014: No Fear with Bernard Gleton
Today's Interview is with Bernard Gleton, Owner of Netware Technical Solutions and the host of The Genesis Project Podcast. In this episode Bernard talks about the book that changed his mindset from …
013: Persevering with Krista Garrett
Today's Interview is with Krista Garrett owner and operator of Garrett Music Academy. Krista and her team teach students of all ages and abilities anything from piano to voice or any instrument you c…
012: Forty Years of Small Business Success with Paul Samakow
Today's Interview is with Paul Samakow, Esq. Lawyer and Owner of Samakow Law Offices in the Washington DC area. Paul passed the bar exam started his law practice and never looked back. Paul has succe…
011: Advertising Executive to Entrepreneur with Lynn Power
Today's Interview is with Lynn Power, CEO of Masami a direct to consumer hair care line. Lynn spent 30 years as an Advertising executive most recently the CEO Of J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency…
010: Experienced Marketer Becomes Accidental Entrepreneur with Melody Tholstrup
Today's Interview is with Melody Tholstrup, Owner of My Size Marketing in Madison, Alabama. Melody spent a number of years taking care of clients while working for other agency owners. When the agenc…
009: Finding Balance as a Female Startup Founder and Single Mother with Shiloh Johnson
Today's interview is with Shiloh Johnson of ComplYant Tax software. Surprisingly Shiloh is the first ever CPA to develop a Tax App. Complyant teaches businesses when, where and how to file their bus…
008: Creating a Thriving Culture with Phil Cohen
Today's interview is with Phil Cohen of Cohen Architectural Woodworking in St. James Missouri. Phil story is a true rags to riches story. He started out making porch swings and kids trucks but shortl…
007: In Business with Family with Cathy Thayer and Jacob Whalen
Today's interview is with Cathy Thayer and Jacob Whalen of Fabric Bash in Omaha, Nebraska. Cathy and Jacob talk about how their business almost ended before it started due to the government shut down…
006: Cutting Out the Middle Man with Aaron and Deb Gress
Today's Interview is with Aaron and Deb Gress, owners of Vintage Beef a farm to table beef supplier based out of Charter Oak, IA. Deb and Aaron talk about how they decided to start marketing their b…
005: Do What Makes You Happy With Dave Selden
Today's interview is with Dave Selden, Owner, Operator and as his email signature states"Chief Janitor/Creator" of 33 Books. Dave talks about how over time his passion for beer and design became a s…