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Behind the Review

Behind the Review

Entrepreneur Media, Inc.

It’s no secret that business owners want to receive positive reviews and customers want to have a positive experience. In Behind the Review, Yelp and Entrepreneur dig a little deeper on both accounts. Hosted by Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, Behind the Review features conversations with reviewers and business owners about their experiences—whether it was one star or five stars—giving listeners behind-the-scenes insights into what was really going on. Restaurants, plumbers, florists, salon owners, fitness entrepreneurs, and more share how they create unique customer experiences that generate reviews and offer real-life lessons that business owners in any industry can apply to their own operations.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Behind the Review episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Behind the Review for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Behind the Review episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

As the owner and solo employee at Trickery, a magic & comedy show in Chicago, Aaron Rabkin wears many hats — and not just ones with rabbits inside. To keep the show fresh and maintain his energy, Aaron adopts the motto “less is more,” creating intimate shows for audiences of up to 35 people. Hear from one of these attendees, reviewer Jackie M., about her experience at the show and from Aaron about how his hard work has achieved Trickery a perfect record of 5-star reviews, including Jackie’s.

Trickery More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

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Behind the Review - Using Feedback to Guide the Direction of Your Business
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08/31/23 • 36 min

Implementing feedback from all the reviews you receive as a business owner can be an overwhelming task but don’t make the mistake of overlooking their importance. In this episode of Behind the Review, Alok Ahuja, founder of Trexity, shares how he utilizes constructive criticism to guide the direction of his business. Even after finding success as a CEO, the voices of his customers is something he’ll never let go unheard.

Trexity More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

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Behind the Review - The Challenge of Raising Funds for Your Small Business
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09/20/24 • 31 min

It takes a lot to start a small business, and often, individuals face many barriers along the way. We deep into a common barrier many entrepreneurs face when jumpstarting their small business: a lack of funds. Through interviewing three individuals who have successfully raised money to launch their businesses, we will answer the following questions: How can I raise money for my small business? What tools are out there to help with my money-raising goals? What challenges might I face while doing so?

Listen to the Side Hustle to Small Business podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit: entm.ag/hiscox

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Behind the Review - The Key to Engaging Your Customer Base
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05/05/22 • 23 min

Getting your customers or clients to write reviews is no easy task. And on Yelp specifically, it’s against terms of service and content guidelines to solicit or ask for a review. So how can you naturally encourage them to share their experiences? Marketing expert Elizabeth Sexton shares how Aligned Modern Health, the multi-location holistic wellness business, manages their online presence while subtly showing their customers the power of online reviews.

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When Ben and Jenny McAvoy struggled to get in touch with pest control providers in the Phoenix area, they took matters into their own hands. The couple created Insectek, a pest control business that puts communication and customer service at the forefront. And their efforts paid off — hear from reviewer Rosie P on how Insectek turned a stressful pest encounter into a seamless experience. You’ll also hear more from Ben and Jenny about the values that guide their hiring and training processes.

Insectek Pest Solutions More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

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With hectic work hours and unique challenges, entrepreneurship can often feel like a lonely endeavor. After experiencing the struggles of solo entrepreneurship first-hand, Jill Salzman was inspired to create The Founding Moms, a community with the goal of connecting mom entrepreneurs. On this week’s episode, Jill shares her takeaways from her journey of “serial entrepreneurship” spanning almost 20 years and how she used networking and collaboration to unlock her potential.

Jill Salzman Founding Moms More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

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Located in Chandler, AZ, the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is a resort for any kind of trip—families, couples, and golfers alike can find exactly what they’re looking for during their time at the resort. Bill and the Wild Horse Pass team integrate customer service and a “can-do spirit” into everything they do. Hear how the staff uses teamwork and collaboration to maintain a multidimensional space for over 500 guests. Reviewer Jessica shares what stood out for her and her family.

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

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Behind the Review - Biz Bite Episode 5 : New Year, New Business Goals
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01/09/24 • 14 min

In ep. 5 of the “Biz Bites'' series, we discuss tactical advice for small businesses on setting achievable goals for the new year. There needs to be a balance of both big-picture objectives and detailed planning. First, select a manageable number of goals, and break them into actionable steps. Regular check-ins and adjustments along the way ensure these goals remain on track. The episode also takes you inside a year of goal tracking with language services company, Diàfano.

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In ep. 11 of the "Biz Bites" series, we dive into how services businesses can leverage Yelp to attract and convert leads. Discover impactful features to get your business found, from setting up your service area to selecting the right services offered. Learn tips for optimizing your Yelp profile, responding quickly to job requests, and converting a message or job request on any platform into a paying customer.

Yelp tools that help a home services business attract qualified leads

4 tips for turning job requests into sales

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How many episodes does Behind the Review have?

Behind the Review currently has 183 episodes available.

What topics does Behind the Review cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Behind the Review?

The episode title 'The Trick to Getting 5-Star Reviews? A Little Bit of Magic.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Behind the Review?

The average episode length on Behind the Review is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Behind the Review released?

Episodes of Behind the Review are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Behind the Review?

The first episode of Behind the Review was released on Nov 12, 2020.

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