The Aging Entrepreneur

Are you ready to be scared?  It is October, you know.  This week we are interviewing Ron Shoe with SIP Oasis.  SIP is an IT services company based out of Birmingham, AL that has made a shift toward cyber security.  Ron’s story is a classic.  Worked for a large company and started SIP Oasis on the side.  He gives great advice to those looking to kick off a company but have a job. We talk about the importance of proper security measures that even single-person companies can do!

https://www.sipoasis.com/

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In this week’s episode, we are interviewing Andy Smith.  He has seen it all in the world of entrepreneurs.  He has grown and sold multiple companies and now helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses.  Andy walks us through what it takes to push your company from being your “baby” to an asset that you can grow to sell.  If you are on the fence with the next steps for your business, Andy is the man to talk to.

Follow Andy Smith on social media @AndySmithlife

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You need a network.  Not a cell network, but a network of people you can rely on for advice, guidance, and general help for your business. In today’s episode, we talk about the different types of networks that you should be part of, how to get in them, and how to say no when you should.  What does your network look like? Who do you lean on for advice?  Can you handle good and bad feedback?

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It’s time to celebrate!  Do you reward yourself for meeting a goal?  Think about it, when you graduated high school, there was a celebration for doing so.  Shouldn’t you be doing something similar for hitting goals in the business?  How do you reward yourself?  What about your team, family, and clients, what does that look like?  Rewarding, celebrations, and recognitions are very important in the growth of you, your family, and business.  We discuss what we do at Nick the Marketer and some simple ways for you to start implementing today.

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You want to say yes to every opportunity when you start your business, but that mentality will fail at some point. How do you determine pricing? You need to value your time and be careful that your worth matches your goals.  What are you worth? Are you charging what you are worth? We break it down in today's episode.

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If you are a business that has outgrown yourself, it is time to hire.  The hiring process doesn’t have to be complicated but needs to be thorough. It is never fun to hire someone quickly and fire them just as quickly.  In today’s episode, we walk through our hiring process, describe each step and the why behind it.  We are intentional with our process and timeline.  Even the last step is unique but just as important as the rest.

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Time to pull out your notebook, this episode is packed with so many nuggets of wisdom and actionable steps. We are interviewing Dr. Mia Young this week.  She owns a daycare in Florida and is about to open a pediatric urgent care.  She walks us through her processes and gives some of the best advice that any business owner can utilize.  Take a listen and enjoy!

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Priorities, we all have them.  You may think you have your priorities straight, but what does that mean to you and your family?  In this episode, we break down what priorities look like, how to acknowledge them, and define the order.  No surprises here, if money is your priority, then your other priorities may suffer.  We also give a few tips to identify and protect those priorities with some daily routine action steps.

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Just because your way is the right way doesn’t mean your team will understand it.  You are having success in your business, but are you being a bad boss and not know it?  Are you the smartest person in the room?  If you think yes, then your team may struggle to work with you.  High turnover, slow growth, or you are your biggest bottle neck - these are all indicators of being a bad boss in the making.  Are you training your team and slowly replacing your roles with team members who are better at it?  These questions and more are being answered in today’s episode.

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You are starting to have great success with your business!  How’s your attitude?  Are you feeling above people or are you in the trenches with your team?  Is washing the dishes in the office kitchen below you?  If you thought yes, then we have an episode for you.  We walk through how to avoid letting success give you a big head and keep your team on the same page as you.

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Turning the tables a little bit in this episode. You started your business and you have had some success, but things are starting to shift to the negative.  Failure is coming or has happened and you begin to wonder if the business you built is ready to close.  That sounds bad, but there are lots of good things that come from it.  In this episode, we look at the warning signs and thought process behind why businesses fail and how it prepares you, the business owner, for your next venture.

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Let's welcome Meaghan Chitwood! She is the Executive Director of BNI Alabama, The World's Leading Business Networking and Referral Organization, and has a great story of where she came from and how she ended up where she is now. If you are looking for a few "nuggets" of wisdom, this is the episode for you.

Learn more about BNI by going to BNIAlabama.com

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You made the decision to start a business and leave your current job to pursue your dream.  What does year one look like?  We interview Nick about his first year in business and the lessons learned from hiring to proper leadership.  To end the episode, we give you some good takeaways that can help your first year of business be successful.

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Changing things up, we kick off season 2 with a new format and added a host.  In this episode, we discuss the starting point for most wannabe entrepreneurs.  Understanding that you need discipline to fight fear and push yourself out of your comfort zone.  What is holding you back?  Where should you start? We are here to help you.

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On this week's episode of Everyday Tips With Industry Experts, Michael Ray is interviewing Kevin Nichols from Mainline Heating and Air Conditioning! Listen to hear Kevin's take on the industry so that the next time you have an HVAC issue, you can feel a little bit more confident in what your technician is telling you. 

The world of social media can be intimidating! What platform should you be on? How often should you post? Should your business be on social media at all? In this episode of Nick the Podcaster, Nick is joined (again!) by NTM's very own social media manager, Hannah Green, and they cover all of these important questions and more!

Have any questions for us or guests you'd love to see on a future episode? Shoot us an email at hannah@nickthemarketer.com

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Episode 2 of Everyday Tips With Industry Experts is all about every homeowner's favorite topic: mortgages! Michael Ray interviewed Andy Gagliano with Gagliano Mortgage. Andy has been in the mortgage business for 27 years and understands how to walk his clients through the ins and outs of what can be considered a "scary" world. In this episode, Michael and Andy talk about the challenges of first time home buying, when you should refinance, and things to do to make the home mortgage process as smooth as possible!  

It seems like we're going on day 5,693 of quarantine 😅 Have you felt like you've lost a little bit of your ambition towards furthering your dream during this crazy time? You're not alone! In this episode, Nick talks about 2 action steps you can take today to grow your business while you're stuck at home.

Have any questions, comments, or want to see a special guest on our show? Email us at hannah@nickthemarketer.com  

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This week we're excited to have our first guest! Nick the Marketer's very own, Hannah Green is joining Nick to talk about 3 advantages of starting your business whether you're a younger adult or an agingpreneur.  Think we missed any? Let us know what your thoughts are!

Have any questions for us or guests you'd love to see on a future episode? Shoot us an email at hannah@nickthemarketer.com

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Welcome back to our second episode of Nick the Podcaster! A lot has changed since we dropped our first episode two weeks ago, but we're still going strong. While this episode was prerecorded, Nick gives some great advice on what you can be doing to work towards your dream, even while in quarantine from COVID-19. The rest of the episode will walk you through more of Nick's journey and the things that he overcame to get to where he is and learn what you can do to put yourself in the marketplace!

Have any questions for us or guests you'd love to see on a future episode? Shoot us an email at hannah@nickthemarketer.com

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Nick the Podcaster! We had the idea a while back about starting a podcast and the time is finally here 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Are you someone that has a dream of starting their own business but feel trapped by fear or self-doubt? Tired of feeling stuck at your 9-5 when you know there is more out there for you? This is the podcast is for you! 

Have any questions, comments, or want to see a special guest on our show? Email us at hannah@nickthemarketer.com

Intro/Outro Music: “Love U” by Razihel