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The BIZ Tools Podcast

The BIZ Tools Podcast

By David Specht

The BIZ Tools Podcast ran from 2012-2015. Founded by David Specht, The podcast featured timeless business truths, while keeping things fun and interesting. David partnered with Jerry Frentress as co-host, and then brought in Sean Green and Mollie Corbett in a "drive time" free-for-all breakdown of the principles.
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Does your location and community matter in business?

Does your location and community matter in business?

Dave, Sean and Mollie tackle the subject of community involvement and response when it comes to small business.

Feb 25, 202220:23
No, you can't do that at the office

No, you can't do that at the office

How to deal with the opposite sex at work.

Dec 27, 202121:05
Referrals, referrals, referrals

Referrals, referrals, referrals

It's about who you know and how many you know.

Dec 09, 202122:03
Everyone needs a Spock

Everyone needs a Spock

New season. New hosts. New show.

Dec 09, 202127:56
Truth in Advertising

Truth in Advertising

How to sell without selling your soul

Dec 09, 202121:15
Finding your brand's social media voice

Finding your brand's social media voice

Social media isn't a one-way conversation, even for businesses

Dec 09, 202122:04
Firing customers

Firing customers

The client/customer isn't always right.

Dec 09, 202121:34
Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

David shares from his heart about the struggles of not being good enough

Dec 09, 202114:58
BIZ Tools Live Q&A Part 2

BIZ Tools Live Q&A Part 2

More questions and answers from the BIZ Breakfast

Dec 09, 202125:08
BIZ Tools Live: Q&A

BIZ Tools Live: Q&A

David and Jerry answer audience questions

Dec 09, 202127:39
Starting them right. The employee onboarding process

Starting them right. The employee onboarding process

The first days a new hire spends with you are critical to long-term success

Dec 09, 202129:55
Successful hiring practices

Successful hiring practices

Your business can only be as good as the team you build.

Dec 09, 202131:20
Preparing for a new year

Preparing for a new year

The end of the year brings optimism for the future, but you need to make plans and goals too.

Dec 09, 202110:41
Showing appreciation during the holidays

Showing appreciation during the holidays

Appreciation and rewards are two different things. Don't always look at them from a "bottom line" standpoint.

Dec 09, 202110:39
Ten Essential Habits of Sales Superstars

Ten Essential Habits of Sales Superstars

Butch Bellah joins the podcast to talk about his book, and course.

Dec 09, 202129:39
There is a right way and a wrong way in business

There is a right way and a wrong way in business

How you handle your business matters more than you think.

Dec 09, 202129:60
BIZ. Breakfast: Company Culture Matters

BIZ. Breakfast: Company Culture Matters

What does your company culture look like?

Dec 09, 202129:60
BIZ Tools Live: The Ripple Effect

BIZ Tools Live: The Ripple Effect

On this episode of the BIZ Tools Podcast, David and Sean break down The Ripple Effect, live from the BIZ. Breakfast at CoHab in Shreveport.

Aug 31, 202130:34
Lists are not your enemy

Lists are not your enemy

David and Jerry talk about using lists to help fill in the blanks of our memory on important items.

Aug 31, 202131:01
The motivation to win

The motivation to win

The motivation to win

Aug 31, 202132:22
Don't let burnout be the end of your story

Don't let burnout be the end of your story

It happens to everyone. You get tired of the job. You get tired of the process. You get tired of being tired. Burnout is a real thing. In today's episode, Sean and David talk about burnout, regret, and preventing both.

Aug 05, 202132:48
The Dip: A little story about the business cycle

The Dip: A little story about the business cycle

David and Sean kick off this episode breaking down Seth Godin's bestseller, "The Dip."

Aug 05, 202134:00
PPP: Plan, Prepare, Practice

PPP: Plan, Prepare, Practice

David and Jerry break down how to incorporate PPP into any business.

Jul 20, 202136:16
Butch Bellah: 10 Habits of Highly Effective Salespeople

Butch Bellah: 10 Habits of Highly Effective Salespeople

David interviews best selling author Butch Bellah.

Jul 20, 202129:14
Encore: Jim Henderson interview

Encore: Jim Henderson interview

This encore episode features one of the podcast's most liked interviews: Dr. Jim Henderson.

Jul 20, 202123:57
Failure and fatal flaws

Failure and fatal flaws

David is joined by Sean Green to discuss failure in business and the things that can lead to it.

Jul 20, 202131:54
Is your business poised to grow? How to be ready to scale

Is your business poised to grow? How to be ready to scale

David and Jerry talk scaling this week. When is a business ready to scale, and what needs to take place in order to scale?

Jul 12, 202131:19
Seminars: Drinking from a fire hose

Seminars: Drinking from a fire hose

David and Jerry discuss the best ways ti get the most out of attending seminars.

Jul 12, 202132:23
BIZ Tools LIVE from the BIZ Breakfast

BIZ Tools LIVE from the BIZ Breakfast

David and Jerry take the show on the road to the BIZ Breakfast and answer questions from the audience.

Jul 12, 202133:26
The Big News: It's the little things that matter

The Big News: It's the little things that matter

Today, David and Jerry talk about the small tokens of appreciation that can go a long way to building morale and commitment.

Jul 12, 202133:48
You don't have to destroy the competition

You don't have to destroy the competition

David and Jerry are joined by Sean Green to discuss winning, and how to win without being destructive

Jul 12, 202132:09
BIZ Tools Book Club: Who Moved My Cheese?

BIZ Tools Book Club: Who Moved My Cheese?

David and Jerry discuss one of their favorite business books, "Who Moved My Cheese?," by Spencer Johnson.

Jul 12, 202140:24
BIG Announcement - new head cheese at BIZ

BIG Announcement - new head cheese at BIZ

David and Jerry are joined by Sean Green, the NEW publisher of BIZ Magazine and they discuss the future of the magazine.

Jul 12, 202132:27
Is your business ethical, or are the lines blurred?

Is your business ethical, or are the lines blurred?

David and Jerry take on the serious subject of business ethics on this week's podcast.

Jul 12, 202131:20
Podcasting: Is it for you and you business?

Podcasting: Is it for you and you business?

For today's Podcast, David is interviewed by Amy Kinnaird of UncommonSense Marketing about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business. David also give practical steps to making your podcast a reality. (In memory of Amy Kinnaird)

Jul 12, 202134:24
Dr. Jim Henderson: Business partners in the higher education system

Dr. Jim Henderson: Business partners in the higher education system

In this week's episode, David is joined by Dr. Jim Henderson (then BPCC Chancellor, now the President of the University of Louisiana System) about the partnerships between business and academia.

Jul 12, 202123:53
No substitute for the human touch

No substitute for the human touch

In today's world of technological advances, social distancing, and the like, David and Jerry remind the listeners of the importance of human interaction.

Jul 08, 202132:36
Dave, Sean, and Soccer, who cares?

Dave, Sean, and Soccer, who cares?

Sean is back in studio with Dave to talk World Cup, raving fans, and how to reach new markets.

Jul 01, 202132:25
Hey guys, let's do breakfast
Jul 01, 202134:33
Why is Dave on vacation? And, why you should take one

Why is Dave on vacation? And, why you should take one

It's Jerry and Sean in the studio today, while Dave is off on vacation. But, they dive into the importance of "time away."

Jul 01, 202127:39
Education never ends

Education never ends

David and Jerry know a thing or two about continuing education, and they want you to know as well. In this episode, they give practical steps on increasing your knowledge, both in and out of the classroom

Jul 01, 202132:14
Who moved David's cheese?

Who moved David's cheese?

This week, Jerry and David dive deep into the book, Who Moved My Cheese," by Dr. Spencer Johnson.

Jun 29, 202132:48
You have a story to tell, so tell it

You have a story to tell, so tell it

Jerry loves storytelling. On this week's episode, the hosts share the value of a well-spoken story or pitch.

Jun 29, 202136:53
Customers vs. Clients, B2B vs. B2C

Customers vs. Clients, B2B vs. B2C

On this week's podcast, David and Jerry illustrate the differences between Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer organizations.

Jun 29, 202137:13
Customer Service: The key to business success

Customer Service: The key to business success

IN today's episode, David and Jerry unpack the value and importance of customer service to the success of just about any business.

Jun 29, 202128:33
BIZ Tools Book Club #2

BIZ Tools Book Club #2

David and Jerry break down some of their favorite business books in this episode.

Jun 29, 202136:51
Image is everything, at least in business

Image is everything, at least in business

In this episode, David and Jerry talk about the overall image of a business, from marketing to social media, to branding.

Jun 29, 202125:57
Kristen King Holmes: Incorporating Video into Your Business Marketing

Kristen King Holmes: Incorporating Video into Your Business Marketing

We interview Kristen King Holmes about the power of video for business.

Jun 29, 202133:55
David, Sean & Randy talk EntreLeadership

David, Sean & Randy talk EntreLeadership

David Specht is joined by Sean Green and Randy Brown and they break down a recent visit to Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership One-Day event.

Jun 28, 202139:37
The original "Go Giver" speaks

The original "Go Giver" speaks

David interviews Bob Burd, co-author of "The Go-Giver"

Jun 28, 202140:15