Blue Collar Business Podcast

Episode 008 – Webonomics – Build a web site worth the return trip In this week’s show we discuss why every business needs a web site that is constantly changing. I profile http://www.buildingmoxie.com/, http://tamaradalton.net/ and http://muttsandmanners.com/. I discuss the difference between http://wordpress.com and http://wordpress.org which is significant. We discuss why the days of using hotmail [...] You just finished reading 008 - Webonomics - Build a blue collar web site worth a return trip! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 007 – Business Is Moral And Losing Money Is Not Click to download In this episode I discuss the portion of THIS video where Mr. Levine TRIES to summarize scripture. (skip to 2:50 into the video) We discuss the importance of believing that business is a moral activity and how you can’t be successful [...] You just finished reading 007 - Mythellaneous - Business Is Moral And Losing Money Is Not! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 006 – Hire Your First Employee Click To Download In today’s show we break down the process and mindset needed to bring in your first (or any) employee. Thank you Dave with Smantec Manufacturing Inc. for the show idea! I talk quickly about using a Virtual Assistant and mention http://www.virtualassistantpodcast.com/. If you would like [...] You just finished reading 006 - Shall We Dance? - Hire Your First Employee! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 005 – Debt Valley – My Personal Debt Story Click to Download In this show I give the unabridged version of my debt story. This is a must listen if you want to have a full understanding of where I’m coming from when it comes to business, debt and finances. I mention Dave Ramsey [...] You just finished reading 005 - Debt Valley - My Personal Debt Story! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 004 – Finding The Right Price Click To Download In this show I basically give away the first hour of my “Confident Pricing” class. I talk about the #1 reason you should be in business. I compare the difference of my June 2006 P&L and my June 2010 P&L and why it’s better now. I [...] You just finished reading 004 - The Price Is Right - Bid vs Estimate! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 003 – Intro to confident pricing Click to Download In this show I discuss the importance of a 100% accurate Quickbooks. I talk about the ideal accountant for your business. I also make a special offer for listeners only. Subscribe to the show! You just finished reading 003 - Intro to confident pricing! Consider [...] You just finished reading 003 - Intro to confident pricing! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 002 – Brand Aids Click to Download In today’s show we work through 16 Questions For Free Agents by Seth Godin. I mention Chuck Bowen, my first business coach. I also talk about Jimi Gibson and his fantastic branding classes and coaching. Once again I mention the usefulness of Free Agent Academy (not associated with [...] You just finished reading 002 - Brand Aids! Consider leaving a comment!

Episode 001 – My Story Click To Download In this episode I give my personal business story. I mention my experience with Free Agent Academy, as well as talk about how I got started with my own business. I also mention some interaction I had with IPA. Subscribe to the show! You just finished reading [...] You just finished reading 001 - My Story! Consider leaving a comment!