The Turtlesmith Podcast
The Turtlesmith Podcast is aimed at people who want to take their step into entrepreneurship, and start a small business. We get into everything from Business strategies, actionable advice, taxes, and all the things it takes to build a profitable business. In our weekly episodes, we break down a step by step plan across 3 phases. Our motto is "Get Rich Slow". Tune in with Scott Hess, an expert tax accountant and business consultant, and John Barton, serial entrepreneur and business man, as we tackle the mystery and break down the walls of information to help you reach your dreams.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Let's Put It All Together - End of Phase 1
Today we spend some time recapping Phase 1 (Planning) of our series before moving on to Phase 2, which is Preparing. We've discussed The Elevator Pitch, Becomming an Expert, Market Research, The Feas…
How Do I Financially Plan to Start My Business?
In this episode, John and Scott dive deep into the crucial topic of financial planning for small business owners and entrepreneurs. They break down the essential steps of calculating startup costs, u…
Marketing Strategy and Sales Approach
On todays episode we get into Step 7 which is Marketing Strategy and Sales Approach. Scott and John share their tips on how to navigate this complex step in the development of your business. After th…
Concept Development
Today we jump into Concept Development. How well does your concept hold up against scrutiny, and how can we develop it further? We also get into a discussion about Employees, and avoiding burnout. Fo…
Brand Development
Today we take a look at how to develop your brand, and the importance of doing so. Scott and John also get into a conversation about Seasonal businesses and their models.
The Feasibility Study
Today's episode is all about the Feasibility Study. This is the study you want to conduct to see if your idea is even feasible as a business. After that we talk about the importance of reliability in…
Market Research
Today Scott and John share with you the importance of doing your Market Research. It wouldn't be wise to start a business in a market that isn't right for your particular business, or a market that i…
Become an Expert
In this episode, Scott and John break down the importance of becoming an expert in your business. We also look at some ways to protect yourself and your business from scammers.
What is The Elevator Pitch?
In the first episode we break down our first step in Phase 1 (The Planning Phase) of starting a business, and that's how to develop an Elevator Pitch, and why that's important. Scott and John then ge…