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Simply Noted: The Power Of Handwritten Communication In A Tech-driven Business World feat. Rick Elmore with Simply Noted
Small Business Origins
04/27/23 • 37 min
On this episode, we discuss the importance of leveraging different channels for sales and marketing efforts, including handwritten notes. Simply Noted is a powerful tool that can be used to send personalized, handwritten notes quickly and easily through their website or by exporting data from a CRM. The notes are created using technology that mimics actual handwriting, making them appear authentic. Simply Noted can integrate with various software platforms and can be automated to scale up efforts. Listen in as Rick shares personal experiences of receiving handwritten notes and how they stood out. Rick then delves into Simply Noted's lean team and how he utilizes Virtual Assistants to make sure employees and staff can be well taken care of by profits.
Chapters:
00:03:05 Icebreaker: Hotel, or AirBNB?
00:06:07 How Getting his MBA Changed Rick's Life
00:08:21 Nostalgia For Handwritten Communication In A Tech-driven World
00:14:57 Simply Noted: An Incredibly Powerful Tool For Every Business' Sales And Marketing Efforts
00:16:35 Creating A Handwriting Robot To Improve Client Appreciation In Business
00:19:57 The Importance Of Building Meaningful Relationships In Business
00:21:28 Impact Of AI May Vary Based On Industry And Marketing Needs
00:26:47 Staying Ahead Of The Game: Using Social Media For Information And Competitive Advantage
00:29:38 Financial Decisions And Impact On Companies And Nonprofits
00:33:38 Importance Of Long-term Business Investments Over Short-term Gain
Tweetables:
"Successful businesses have a strategy for everything and how it works together. I believe we're just another tool in the tool belt, but we're just an incredibly powerful tool that I believe every business [needs]." - Rick Elmore
"We're trying to be a tool for businesses, or a platform for businesses to make business more personal because at the end of the day relationships matter when it comes to business. If that client didn't pay their bill, you wouldn't get a paycheck. I just think we're trying to become like a platform for, for businesses to help them build really meaningful relationship with their clients." - Rick Elmore
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Skateboarding and Entrepreneurship: Insights From a Business Broker feat. Joseph Pergolizzi with Website Closers
Small Business Origins
02/09/23 • 46 min
One of the most crucial stages of entrepreneurship is having a clear exit strategy in place once your business is booming. Synonymous with the way you’d use a realtor to help sell your house, a business broker is just as effective when it comes to selling your business! Joining us today is entrepreneur extraordinaire and business broker on WebsiteClosers.com, Joseph Pergolizzi. After telling us what holds him back from starting his days with tequila, Joseph gives us his personal account of how he grew up, how BMX Plus! Magazine changed his life, and how he began his entrepreneurial journey. We examine the paradox of starting a business and losing your passion for it, why Joseph believes in karma, and how this outlook has made him successful, as well as how you can tell when it’s time to plan for your company’s acquisition. After sharing the three-step process he uses to help his clients, Joseph explains why he loves his work and offers some advice for savvy entrepreneurs who also want a chance at cutting a six-figure deal. We also end with a quick analysis of the incredible influence that the skateboarding industry has had on modern culture. There is so much to learn in this truly fascinating conversation. Tune in and enjoy the ride!
Key Points From This Episode:
• Introducing serial entrepreneur and marketing guru, Joseph Pergolizzi.
• Why having work to do is the only thing preventing Joseph from starting his days with tequila.
• Joseph’s personal story: his childhood, BMX Plus!, and how he got into entrepreneurship.
• Why he’ll never forget the 16th of November, 1994.
• How the obligations of starting a business can douse your initial passion for it.
• Joseph’s belief in karma and how it helped shape his success.
• Why he started working with WebsiteClosers.com and how it works for his clients.
• How you can tell when it’s time to develop an exit strategy for your business.
• The three-step process that Joseph uses to help his clients sell their businesses.
• Why Joseph loves the work that he does.
• His $90 million deal and some advice for budding entrepreneurs.
• The rise of the skateboarding industry and how it has influenced modern culture.
Tweetables:
“You have to walk through open doors. Don’t try and force something good to happen. As long as you’re active, as long as you’re in the game, there are going to be open doors.” — @Joeperg [0:07:18]
“When I first opened [my store], I had no idea I was going to fall in love with snowboarding. I just had this vision that I wanted to create a cool place for kids to go and hang out after school. I wanted to create a sense of community.” — @Joeperg [0:14:22]
“If you are truly aligned with doing good work in the world, things will pay off. I undoubtedly believe that. It’s an unshakable truth of mine.” — @Joeperg [0:15:04]
“When you work so hard at something, you have a sense of dignity. That can’t ever be shaken.” — @Joeperg [0:35:31]
“If you’re a hard-working entrepreneur, and you know how to build relationships and value resources, and you are humble and curious, you’ll be successful. You don’t need to go to business school to crush it.” — @Joeperg [0:37:30]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Magic of Knowing Your Value with More Than Magic feat. Ben Jackson
Small Business Origins
01/13/22 • 52 min
Need a little magic in your life? Look no further. Ben Jackson is here today to share the story of how he fell in love with magic and ended up pursuing it as a career. You’ll hear why practicing in the mirror is not enough and why Ben believes that there is no shortcut to success. His goal is to put on a clean show that gives listeners a break from the world and, in today’s episode, he tells us how he adds value to trade shows and corporate events that extends far beyond just performing a magic show. He believes that it’s essential for business owners to know the value they bring to the table and urges listeners to consider what that is before telling us all about his show: Magic, Music, and Mayhem. You’ll also hear why he believes that your time is the most valuable gift you can give somebody, why he was asked to spend time with a terminally ill young boy, and how that changed his outlook. In closing, Ben reminds us why it is so important to know why it is that you do what you do. Join us to hear more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest, Ben Jackson.
- Ben weighs in on how the pandemic impacted his work as a magician.
- The story of how Ben met his father’s friend, the magic enthusiast, before visiting Magic City.
- How he went from pursuing a career as a medical rep to working as a full-time magician.
- Why practicing the mirror is not sufficient; you won’t learn showmanship!
- The story of how he got his first real big break performing at a small Italian restaurant.
- What he believes about success: there is no shortcut.
- Why he chooses to put on a clean show that gives people a break from the rest of the world.
- Advice he received from a friend: no-one needs a magician!
- His role to become a part of the organization and create visibility by drawing people in.
- How companies can accomplish their business objectives with his services.
- Why we need to know the value that we bring to the table as business owners.
- The show he puts on with his wife at the Four Seasons: Magic, Music, and Mayhem.
- How his experience differs when people are there to see him versus attending an event.
- Why time is the most valuable gift you can give somebody.
- Ben tells the story of how he spent some time with a terminally ill young boy.
- The importance of focusing on why you do what you do.
Tweetables:
“It’s one thing to perform in front of your mirror at your house and fool yourself, but that only goes so far because, as much as you want to practice, you will not know the right beats of misdirection.” — Ben Jackson [0:11:46]
“There’s no shortcut to success. There’s no overnight success.” — Ben Jackson [0:18:31]
“It’s not just doing a trick that fools you. That’s why I think companies hire me again and again and again, because we know that Ben’s going to be polite and professional. He’s going to show up on time, but he really is going to accomplish our business objective.” — Ben Jackson [0:28:54]
“We have to know, as business owners, the value that we bring to the table.” — Ben Jackson [0:31:52]
“The greatest gift you can give somebody is your time. Time is a finite resource. We only have so much of it.” — Ben Jackson [0:35:50]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Preparing Your Family & Finances for the Future feat. Andrew Zihmer with Zihmer Law Firm
Small Business Origins
01/12/23 • 43 min
Death often comes unexpectedly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it and ensure that your loved ones are taken care of. Today on the Small Business Origins Podcast, we are joined by the co-founder of Zihmer Law Firm, Andrew Zihmer, to discuss how he and his wife went from working for other people to founding their very own successful business. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Andrew’s background and how that contributed to the entrepreneurial spirit he has today, his studies as an engineer and what it was like working on massive engineering projects, and what inspired him and his wife to quit their jobs and start their law firm. Being on top of life insurance and planning for accidental death is essential, and in this episode, Andrew walks us through the best time to consider Zihmer Law Firm’s services, how they can assist you, and what the process is like. Finally, we talk through a few scenarios that Andrew often sees in his line of work, and we are inspired to take action to avoid mistakes. This is an episode for everyone, so don’t miss it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest, Andrew Zihmer.
- Why M&Ms are Andrew’s go-to candy.
- Andrew tells us a bit about his origin story and how he became the entrepreneur he is today.
- Andrew’s history as an engineer and what it was like to work on those kinds of projects.
- How Andrew and his wife met online in 2011 and why we miss Myspace.
- How Andrew moved from working for other people to working for himself.
- Why Andrew is able to make gut-reaction decisions a lot faster now than he used to.
- The kind of law Zihmer Law Firm practices and where they practice.
- Andrew tells us when to consider using their services, and he walks us through that process.
- The importance of making sure your life insurance is up to scratch.
- How tricky marriage and partnerships can be when it comes to life insurance.
- How Zihmer Law Firm assists the children of deceased parents when they have both passed.
Tweetables:
“Now, looking back, I can’t believe I delayed or had hesitations or maybe didn’t believe in myself.” — Andrew Zihmer [0:19:38]
“You can either have that life that you hate, but it’s safe, or you can take risks and live and die by your own sword. — Andrew Zihmer [0:19:53]
“Every day is a gift. Tomorrow isn’t a guarantee.” — Andrew Zihmer [0:37:41]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Zihmer Law Firm phone number: 412 223 525
Hypnotherapy & Past Lives to Heal: Part 1 feat. Kristine Ovsepian with Journeys to Heal
Small Business Origins
01/05/23 • 33 min
How much do we truly know about hypnosis? Should hypnotherapy as an industry be getting more recognition as a proven method of healing? Joining us today for an intriguing conversation is the Founder of Journeys to Heal, Kristine Ovsepian. Kristine began her life’s journey in Armenia before her parents immigrated to America with hopes of a better life for her and her brother. She tells us about how she stumbled upon hypnotherapy, why she chose to follow her heart and ignore the doubts of her loved ones, and why she probably wouldn’t be working in this field if she was living in her home country. We are then left enthralled as our guest walks us through the misunderstood industry of hypnotherapy, the many different types of hypnosis, how her practice differs from stage hypnosis, and how all we need to do to heal is unlock the true power hidden within ourselves. The greatest war we fight is the one against our own minds, and Kristine explains how fear and a lack of self-love are the root causes of almost all our misgivings. We end the discussion by exploring the correlation between spirituality, religion, and hypnotherapy, and how past-life regression therapy ties into Christianity. We barely scratched the surface in this conversation, and there will definitely be a part two, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter to guarantee your early access!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, the Founder of Journeys to Heal, Kristine Ovsepian.
- Why Kristine doesn’t collect anything anymore.
- Growing up as an immigrant in America and how she ended up where she is now.
- How she stumbled upon hypnotherapy as a vocation.
- Why she decided to follow her dreams even though everyone close to her had their doubts.
- Reasons that she would never have done hypnotherapy in Armenia.
- Why hypnotherapy is heavily misunderstood as an industry.
- What Kristine does, the clients she serves, and how her work differs from stage hypnosis.
- Exploring the many different forms of hypnosis.
- How Christ’s greatest gift was helping us realize that the power lies within us.
- Why humanity’s greatest war is the one we’ve waged against our own minds.
- How fear and lack of self-love are the root causes of most pain, negativity, and anxiety.
- Past-life regression therapy and how it ties into Christianity.
- How spirituality is interconnected with hypnotherapy.
- Sign up for our Small Business Origins newsletter for early access to part two of this conversation!
Tweetables:
“I am one of those individuals that can truly say, ‘Follow your dreams; your dreams can make you money.’” — @journeystoheal [0:06:54]
“Once you recognize that there are certain beliefs and behaviors that are detrimental to your life or are hurting you or others in any way, you have the power and responsibility to change it.” — @journeystoheal [0:08:57]
“I say we’ve got to go after the root. Because the root cause of weight gain, emotional eating, [and] smoking is a lack of self-love.” — @journeystoheal [0:19:08]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Custom Furniture and Client Satisfaction with 209th Design/Muse 301 feat. Troy Garza
Small Business Origins
03/17/22 • 53 min
Welcome back to The Beef! In conversation with us today is Troy Garza, from 209th Design and Muse 301. Tune in to hear the story of how he started painting at the age of 39, worked for his father’s company for nine years, and why he believes you have to do a lot of different jobs to realize what you don’t want to do. You’ll learn the difference between custom products and customizable products, and hear what custom means to Troy. We try to describe the experience of visiting the shop, to no avail, but we come closest by comparing it to Pinterest in real life. Troy shares the ins and outs of his daily work schedule, tells us how he goes about organizing parties in his space, and reveals why he has chosen to accept payment plans based on a handshake deal. Join us today to hear all this and more.
Key Points From This Episode:
• Why Troy would rather have a ponytail for the rest of his life than a mullet.
• The story of how Troy started painting at the age of 39.
• How Troy worked for his father’s company for nine years.
• Why you have to do a lot of jobs to realize what you don’t want to do.
• The story of how he started his current business, continuing his mother’s legacy in furniture.
• What his detailed approach involves and how he learns from his clients.
• The difference between custom products and customizable products.
• What custom means to Troy, and how it is a unique piece of art, no matter what it is.
• Why you can’t sell the experience of going into the shop, and why it is like real life Pinterest.
• The average turnaround time and how it depends on what else is coming in.
• How Troy can customize a party for you at his venue.
• The repairs that Troy does when people bring in broken furniture and why it takes longer.
• Why they have chosen to accept payment plans based on a handshake deal.
• His focus on building good relationships with clients and priority for peace.
• The in-depth conversations that occur when you customize furniture.
• How detailed the work is that he does on each piece.
• An introduction to Muse 301, their recently opened shop.
• Why each person in his shop has a philosophy behind what they are doing.
• How artists need to pick up other artists!
Tweetables:
“I didn’t start painting until I was 39, and I’m 47 now, so basically when I started off all I had was one goal, this entrepreneurial spirit.” — Troy Garza [0:05:42]
“To me, for something to be custom, means that it’s a unique piece of art, no matter what it is, if you’re delivering a show, and it’s like turning this table and you realize that it’s going to make the show better, that is like living art and that is what we specialize in.” — Troy Garza [0:15:19]
“Sometimes it’s not about the money, it’s about the customers and the clients coming in and then being able to tell us the history of certain things.” — Troy Garza [0:28:25]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Flying into The Future: Private Aircraft for Business and Pleasure feat. Travis Lamance with HavenAero
Small Business Origins
02/02/23 • 45 min
Join us for another episode of Small Business Origins where we hear from Travis Lamance of Haven Aero. Travis explains how he moved to Pampa working on aircraft, which exposed a need in the market for booking private flights nationwide. He explains the difference between a first class ticket on a commercial airline versus a private aircraft, noting that smaller aircraft such as King Air or Citation CJ are more affordable options they offer. He also talks about customer service and how it plays into the cost analysis, as well as crowdfunded flights and open flights. Travis also discusses how they manage aircraft for corporations, providing pilot services and management services to save money for the owner. Lastly, he encourages viewers to check out Haven Aero's website for more information on booking trips and getting quotes.
Book your flight today: havenaero.com/beefy
Key Points From This Episode:
• Small Business Origins: Haven Arrow Dot Com With Travis Lemon
• Building A Nationwide Business And Starting Haven Arrow
• Learning The Local Lingo: A Story Of Moving To Pampa
• Finding An Aircraft Operator In A Pilot Shortage Market
• Safety Measures In Aircraft Operation
• Hiring Private Pilots To Operate Aircraft For Owners
• The Benefits Of Private Aircraft Travel
• Limited Exposure To Luxury: A Middle-class Struggle
• Decline Of Airline Customer Service: A Growing Problem
• Crowdfunding To Fill Empty Seats On Repositioning Legs
• Cost Benefits Of Private Aircraft For Business Travel
• Time Savings Of Flying Vs. Driving
Tweetables:
"It's the experience of riding on a private aircraft, it's exponentially better than an airline. Starting from the time you go to leave your destination and the trip planning all the way up to [landing] as well. But you know, [from the] time of departure, you don't have to go through all the, all the security lines and go through a big airport." - Travis Lamance [24:39]
"[Airlines are] dealing with pilot shortages and staffing shortages, just like every other business out there, and over the last 10 years you've really seen it in their customer service side where you know, it used to be, if they would even delay a flight, they would trip over themselves apologizing and trying to make it right and nowadays they just cancel a flight and, and wonder why you're mad and they're just, the customer service has really fallen off a cliff in my personal experience with a lot of them and we get a lot of business coming to us because people are just tired of it." - Travis Lamance [31:04]
"One thing that plays into the cost analysis whenever you're looking at it for a corporation, airlines only service about 500 airports in the United States and through private aircraft, we service about 5000 airports in the United States." - Travis Lamance [36:11]
Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Finding Your Business Niche with GoatTastic Skin feat. Chris AKA Goatman
Small Business Origins
11/25/21 • 30 min
In this episode of The Beef, John chats to Chris, AKA Goatman, about the amazing company and store he has set up, offering customers an array of healthy goat milk products! If you are interested in the recipe for staying young and healthy, Chris has good news for you! After discovering, first hand, the impact that goat milk had on his appearance and health, Chris desperately wanted to help other people to feel the same way, without having to smell like lavender all the time! In our conversation, we get to hear about how a love of helping people to feel better about themselves motivated Chris’ work, some of his plans for the future of the business and the store, and why he strongly believes in giving customers a look behind the curtain. We also discuss the specific health benefits of goat's milk and how these products can combat common irritations, and much more, so make sure to listen in with us to hear all that the Goatman has to say!
Key Points From This Episode:
• Chris' memories of eating food from the floor as a younger person!
• A little bit of background to GoatTastic, their history, and the products they offer.
• The health benefits associated with goat's milk and the different ways it can be used.
• Developing the products and the work that went into branding the company in the right way.
• The presence and passion that Chris puts into the company, and how that has served them.
• Some details about the farm and the store; physical locations and the website.
• The rest of the family farm, other animals, and future plans for its development.
• Giving people a view behind the scenes, and connecting the consumer with the source.
• Getting to grips with skin issues and irritations and the problem with many mass-market products.
• Where to find GoatTastic online and across the different social media platforms!
• Further products from the company, and more reasons to be excited about checking them out.
Tweetables:
“We shop local, we eat local, we play local.” — Goatman [0:04:42]
“I just got sick and tired of smelling like lavender.” — Goatman [0:08:51]
“Men are afraid to pamper themselves. Don't be, go do it! I'm 40 and I look like I'm 35!” — Goatman [0:09:53]
“It's all about customer service and knowing your community.” — Goatman [0:12:21]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
CommunityBank of Texas
Goat Maddness
GoatTastic Skin on Instagram
GoatTastic Skin on Facebook
John Kelley on Instagram
Beefy Marketing
Beefy Marketing on Instagram
Beefy Marketing on YouTube
Beefy Marketing on Facebook
Working Relationships and Public Relations with Winkler PR feat. Ross Winkler
Small Business Origins
11/18/21 • 27 min
Welcome to another episode of The Beef! Joining us today is Ross Winkler with Winkler Public Relations. Listeners will hear the story of how Ross’s parents recruited him from minor league baseball to join the family business, why he chose PR as a career, and the three specialties that his parent’s company focuses on. Ross gets candid about some of the hurdles that occur for the business, which mainly center around understanding their bandwidth as a small business, and shares how COVID-19 has pushed their business into more of a digital space. He describes his client base as mainly small businesses and economic development organizations and tells us why he requires that all new clients are as committed to their goals as the business will be. Listeners will hear Ross’s advice for all business owners and come to understand why it’s so important to have crisis management in place, before we ask Ross what sets Winkler apart from other PR businesses. Join us today to hear all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- We compare social media and sport watching habits.
- How Ross’s parents recruited him from minor league baseball to join the family business.
- Why he chose PR; everyday is something different and he gets to build relationships.
- The three major things Winkler PR does: crisis management and communication, stakeholder marketing and communications, and media relations.
- Some of the hurdles that occur; understanding their bandwidth as a small business.
- How COVID-19 has affected their business by forcing them into a more digital space.
- Winkler’s values: working relationships and working in lockstep with one another as a family.
- Their client base: economic development organizations and businesses.
- What they are looking for in a client: someone who is committed as they are going to be.
- Advice for all business owners: PR is an investment, not an expense!
- Why it’s so important to have crisis management in place.
- What sets Winkler apart from their competitors; their years of experience and flexibility.
- The power of punctuality in building confidence.
- How supporting a small businesses is the best way to support Winkler PR.
Tweetables:
“‘Working relationships’ is our tagline, and being able to establish those relationships not only with our clients but helping our clients establish those relationships is so much fun.” — @rosswinkler [0:05:15]
“We don’t necessarily have a true niche in terms of industry. We focus more on what we can do for the client as opposed to what the client actually does, and then we form a plan to help fit them.” — @rosswinkler [0:07:24]
“PR is an investment, not an expense.” — @rosswinkler [0:14:12]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Hypnotherapy & Past Lives to Heal: Part 2 feat. Kristine Ovsepian with Journeys to Heal
Small Business Origins
03/02/23 • 38 min
How much do we truly know about hypnosis? Should hypnotherapy as an industry be getting more recognition as a proven method of healing? Returning to us today for part two of an intriguing conversation is the Founder of Journeys to Heal, Kristine Ovsepian. Kristine began her life’s journey in Armenia before her parents immigrated to America with hopes of a better life for her and her brother. We build on the prior episode by delving into specific treatments offered by Kristine, and asking some user submitted questions about it all.
Chapters:
00:00:00 The Power Of Self-talk And Creating Your Own Reality
00:06:01 Exploring The Benefits Of Changing Breathing Patterns And Laughter, And Introducing Combo On A Website
00:14:33 Discussion On The Use And Regulation Of A New Treatment Method That Cannot Be Ingested
00:20:57 Modalities To Awaken Consciousness In Life
00:26:09 Guiding And Supporting Clients In Life's Journey
00:28:34 Therapy Is Not Just For Healing Past Trauma
00:29:41 The Power Of Belief: How Our Mindset Shapes Our Experiences And Past Life Regression.
00:36:17 Hypnotherapy: A Passion Found
Tweetables:
"That's when I [say] let your ego be set aside. Don't let it start that doubt and that illusion." - Kristine Ovsepian
"I also always tell my clients [to] go within, feel like what is your connection to this person. Do you feel your gut is twisting or do you feel your gut is telling you this is the right person. And research means research that person see if there are any reviews for them." - Kristine Ovsepian
"It's our mindset at our it's our belief system. So if a person continually repeats, they're stuck, what do you think is gonna happen? They're just gonna create scenarios and experiences that makes them feel stuck because we are our own creation and we are so powerful in our mind." - Kristine Ovsepian
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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