The Better Results Podcast by Obsidian Solutions
By Obsidian Solutions
Better Results for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. Follow us as we share business best practices and interview industry experts on how you can improve your business. Sales, Marketing, SEO, Virtual Assistants and more!
The Better Results Podcast by Obsidian SolutionsFeb 23, 2018
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Selling / Buying Businesses - Gary Goldwasser of Transworld
Have you ever thought about selling your business? Gary Goldwasser is a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors. As a business broker, Gary helps owners buy and sell businesses.
Today, we discuss important factors to consider in selling or buying a business. Does it have processes, good books, is it scale-able? Best practices such as not advertising your business is for sale to employees or customers. The true time it can take to successfully sell a business - it's not overnight. And more!
Want to learn more? Contact Gary directly
303.748.7420
Gary@TWorldDenver.com
Learn more and explore current business listings at www.TWorldDenver.com
Need help getting your business ready to sell? Let's develop your strategic plan and re-engineer your business processes to optimize profitability and increase your evaluation. Contact Obsidian today.
See our complete list of episodes at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.htm
Jan 15, 201928:34
12 Strategic Meetings for 2019
This solo edition of the podcast we provide an audio rendition of our recent blog post 12 Strategic Meetings for Business in 2019. In this episode, we speak very high level about forward looking conversations you should be having in your organization to achieve Better Results.
You can find the blog post on LinkedIn, Medium, and our website.
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Jan 14, 201930:56
Beyond the Numbers with Larry Brummond
Larry Brummond is a serial entrepreneur who's first major endeavor began as a boy. His first major success went from accidental software startup to rapid growth across multiple offices developing software that is still used in Oil and Gas today. Today, he offers his wisdom to others as an Entrepreneur Coach, Speaker and business writer. Recently, he also published Beyond the Numbers: 5 Key Factors that Impact an Entrepreneur's Success.
Today, Larry shares with us his journey and some key lessons he learned and shares in his book including the importance of flex-schedules, partnerships, core values, decision making, and goal setting processes.
Be sure to obtain your copy of Beyond the Numbers: 5 Key Factors that Impact an Entrepreneur's Success by accessing it here: amzn.to/2DC6UrE
Engage Larry further through his website, TheWriteTouchInc.com
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.htm
Today, Larry shares with us his journey and some key lessons he learned and shares in his book including the importance of flex-schedules, partnerships, core values, decision making, and goal setting processes.
Be sure to obtain your copy of Beyond the Numbers: 5 Key Factors that Impact an Entrepreneur's Success by accessing it here: amzn.to/2DC6UrE
Engage Larry further through his website, TheWriteTouchInc.com
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.htm
Nov 13, 201825:12
Digital Marketing with Tyler Horsley, Founder of Nuclear Networking
Tyler Horsley has a background in Federal Intelligence and has worked with agencies such as the IRS and Homeland Security to name a few. For nearly 10 years, Tyler has applied his intelligence background to digital marketing to help businesses outrank their competitors like no one else can.
Today, we offer an introductory course on how you can make your website outmatch your competitors. From evaluating companies, the best site hosts and best practices for security, this is an episode not to miss.
Be sure to get your Free Competitor Deconstruct to find out how your competitions SEO and Web presence is challenging yours.
Contact Nuclear Networking directly by visiting their website @ NuclearNetworking.com or emailing them at Hello@NuclearNetworking.com.
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.htm
Today, we offer an introductory course on how you can make your website outmatch your competitors. From evaluating companies, the best site hosts and best practices for security, this is an episode not to miss.
Be sure to get your Free Competitor Deconstruct to find out how your competitions SEO and Web presence is challenging yours.
Contact Nuclear Networking directly by visiting their website @ NuclearNetworking.com or emailing them at Hello@NuclearNetworking.com.
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.htm
Oct 02, 201833:41
Managed IT with Duane's Reliable Computer Services
Duane provides managed IT services for companies ranging from small businesses to larger players such as midstream oil and gas clients.
Today, we cover several topics that business owner's need to consider with their IT systems. From security, data backups, and system migrations, make sure you are taking the steps to secure your company's data and uptime.
Contact Duane directly through www.duanesreliablecomputerservices.com/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Today, we cover several topics that business owner's need to consider with their IT systems. From security, data backups, and system migrations, make sure you are taking the steps to secure your company's data and uptime.
Contact Duane directly through www.duanesreliablecomputerservices.com/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Sep 20, 201831:39
Social Media with Monika Anderson of Kameleon Digital Marketing
Social Media Consultant of Kameleon Digital Marketing, Monika Anderson specializes in working with small business owners on improving their social media presence.
Today, she speaks with us about not advertising - but engaging with your ideal clients in the ever-changing world of social media.
You can reach out to Monika through her website at www.E-Kameleon.com
Curious how this fits in with your overall business strategy? Reach out to Obsidian via info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com and mention this show for a free consultation.
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Today, she speaks with us about not advertising - but engaging with your ideal clients in the ever-changing world of social media.
You can reach out to Monika through her website at www.E-Kameleon.com
Curious how this fits in with your overall business strategy? Reach out to Obsidian via info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com and mention this show for a free consultation.
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Aug 28, 201829:38
Marketing through Events - Kimberly Schmitz of Spin Event Management
CEO and Founder of Spin Event Management, Kimberly Schmitz has over 20 years of marketing experience focused on B2B opportunities through events.
Today, she speaks with us about throwing a successful event on behalf of your company - and it has nothing to do with the food. We discuss throwing different types of events for different business purposes and ways to measure that success.
You can reach out to Kimberly at info@spineventmanagement.com. She also has Ten Steps To Kickstart a Small Event that you can download here: el467-edd060.pages.infusionsoft.net/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Today, she speaks with us about throwing a successful event on behalf of your company - and it has nothing to do with the food. We discuss throwing different types of events for different business purposes and ways to measure that success.
You can reach out to Kimberly at info@spineventmanagement.com. She also has Ten Steps To Kickstart a Small Event that you can download here: el467-edd060.pages.infusionsoft.net/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Aug 13, 201829:58
8 - Order and Inventory Management with Conrad Rohleder
Today we talk with Conrad Rohleder of Clearinity to learn more about order fulfillment and inventory management.
Conrad has worked with small to medium sized businesses to help them explore and implement new order management systems and cloud inventory. If you are outgrowing your excel spreadsheet but too small to spend $30k a year on Netsuite or Oracle, then this episode is for you.
I am also happy to announce my book Small Business Marketing: Grow Business Strategically without Breaking the Bank is now available in print exclusively through Amazon.com. Find it here: amzn.to/2uqUDzO
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Conrad has worked with small to medium sized businesses to help them explore and implement new order management systems and cloud inventory. If you are outgrowing your excel spreadsheet but too small to spend $30k a year on Netsuite or Oracle, then this episode is for you.
I am also happy to announce my book Small Business Marketing: Grow Business Strategically without Breaking the Bank is now available in print exclusively through Amazon.com. Find it here: amzn.to/2uqUDzO
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Jul 17, 201833:11
7 - Visness Cards with Barry Donovan
Today with talk with Barry Donovan of Visness Cards to discuss the value of digital business cards for your business.
Barry has spent nearly two decades as a Marketing Consultant helping businesses from photography to email marketing and logo design. Find out more at VisnessCard.com or text VCARD to 77948. Hear more from Barry by finding his podcast First Impression Warriors.
Mention you heard this Better Results Production - and Barry will take $10 off your setup fee for new customers using Visness Card.
You can also obtain a free copy of Barry's latest E-book here: www.visnesscard.com/best-practices-business-networking-guide/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Barry has spent nearly two decades as a Marketing Consultant helping businesses from photography to email marketing and logo design. Find out more at VisnessCard.com or text VCARD to 77948. Hear more from Barry by finding his podcast First Impression Warriors.
Mention you heard this Better Results Production - and Barry will take $10 off your setup fee for new customers using Visness Card.
You can also obtain a free copy of Barry's latest E-book here: www.visnesscard.com/best-practices-business-networking-guide/
See our complete list of interviews at www.obsidiansolutionsllc.com/better-results-podcast.html
Obsidian Solutions helps businesses achieve #BetterResults by decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues and creating time for business owners and leaders. www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Jul 10, 201833:33
#6 - Digital Marketing with Aaron Seissiger of Strategus
Today we talk with Aaron Seissiger of Strategus about Digital Marketing. Strategus was the first company to target ads via internet TV and continues to innovate digital marketing. Aaron first engaged in digital marketing when he was working with his dad on their sign business, and found a passion for the work.
If you would like to reach out to Aaron you can do so at:
Phone: 720-845-0913
Email: aaron@strateg.us
and check out Strategus.com
Feel free to give us comments about the show at BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com.
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
If you would like to reach out to Aaron you can do so at:
Phone: 720-845-0913
Email: aaron@strateg.us
and check out Strategus.com
Feel free to give us comments about the show at BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com.
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Apr 12, 201832:41
#5 - Workplace Culture with Angie Callen of Career Benders Inc.
On today's episode, we talk with Angie Callen, Founder and Principal for Career Benders Inc. In this interview, we discuss workplace culture and why it is so important for small businesses (and all businesses) to build a strong relationship with employees and trust them to do the job right to make your business better.
Feel free to contact Career Benders and Angie via their website:
www.CareerBenders.com
As always, feel free to send comments on the show to
BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Or reach out to Obsidian for your own business needs at
Info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Feel free to contact Career Benders and Angie via their website:
www.CareerBenders.com
As always, feel free to send comments on the show to
BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Or reach out to Obsidian for your own business needs at
Info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Mar 27, 201834:29
Educate yourself!
Ideas flowing post marketing course. A little rant about making sure to take time to educate yourself in different aspects of your business, even if you are the expert.
Mar 15, 201806:09
#4 - Contract Admin Assistants with Jeannette White
On today's episode, we talk with Jeannette White, Managing Director of Kronos Administrative Services. In this interview, we discuss just what is a contract administrative assistant, and a virtual assistant and how you can use them in your business.
Feel free to contact Kronos and Jeannette via their website:
www.kronosadminsvcs.com/
As always, feel free to send comments on the show to
BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Or reach out to Obsidian for your own business needs at
Info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Feel free to contact Kronos and Jeannette via their website:
www.kronosadminsvcs.com/
As always, feel free to send comments on the show to
BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Or reach out to Obsidian for your own business needs at
Info@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
www.ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Feb 27, 201825:55
Web Optimization
If you don't have a web presence you don't have a business! We cover some basic web strategies for those of you in small business land that don't understand the value of a website. Further, we cover the very basics of building your internet identity through third party website, Groupon, and social media. Don't forget the value in web analytics and coupon codes.
Feb 23, 201819:06
Three Key Perspectives
Trying to grow your business and stuck on the hard data? Find out how our Three Key Perspectives can give your business Better Results.
Feb 23, 201821:10
#3: Aren't Doing But Should
Today's Episode is about things your business most likely isn't doing, but should be. In it we highlight the following topics: maintaining a contact list, goal setting, networking, asking for the business and building brand recognition.
As always, if you would like to reach out to the show, contact us at BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Obsidian Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses achieve Better Results. See how we can help you too at ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
As always, if you would like to reach out to the show, contact us at BetterResultsPodcast@ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Obsidian Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses achieve Better Results. See how we can help you too at ObsidianSolutionsLLC.com
Jan 15, 201829:25
About This Podcast
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Dec 30, 201703:13