Welcome to Issue 28 Reader - your weekly dose of entrepreneurial enlightenment, tech tangents, and a healthy sprinkle of banter that could only come from the minds of Dave and Shannon.
This week, we've packed our digital pages with insights that are more refreshing than finding an open table at a crowded coffee shop during the morning rush.
So, grab your favorite brew, find a comfy chair (or stand, if you're into that sort of thing), and let us whisk you away on a journey of business wisdom, listener feedback gems, and the kind of anecdotes that make you wonder how we ever stay on topic.
Let's dive in, shall we?
This Week's Episodes:
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Influencer Illusions: Hype or Reality
Should you be using influencer marketing on social media for your business? Join Shannon and Dave today as we discuss one of our experiences with influencers along with ideas for connecting with more customers and the importance of being responsive
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Being Known and True Fans
What are you known for? What reputation does your business have? Listen in to this episode of Business Brain as we discuss the idea of being known for a specific trait or action. We also jump into the concept of fans vs. followers and why the idea of 1000 true fans is so powerful. Join us!
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All About Apple Business Connect:
Put Your Business On The Map
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4 Recurring Revenue Streams To Add To Your SMB:
- Memberships and Loyalty Programs
- Auto-Renew Services
- Mastermind Groups/ Newsletters
- Courses and Books!
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5 Days of Productivity |
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1. Are you an early bird or a night owl? Identify your prime time and let your productivity soar during these hours.
2. The To-Did List: Keep a loose list, or set reminders to keep you focused on important tasks, as you move into other tasks or unexpected interruptions, record those on your list.
3. Schedule downtime like a VIP meeting with yourself because guess what? It is. Your brain needs a breather to brew those brilliant ideas.
4. The Pomodoro Technique: 25-minute sprints can skyrocket your focus & productivity.
5. Let AI boost your efficiency! Automate emails with tools like Gmail's Smart Reply. Use AI like Google Analytics to quickly identify your hottest products and focus your energy there.
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Listener Feedback This Week:
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to say Thanks for your show, and in this case for Episode #389 on layoffs and letting employees go. I had made note of that episode when I first heard it back in 2022 so that I would remember to come back to it when I needed to let someone go. Well, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, that day came today. I re-listened to that episode both on Friday and again this morning and it helped me prepare for that “never fun” meeting with a staff member who just wasn’t fitting into our team. You had some great advice and overall, the meeting went as well as can be expected.
Thanks again,
Dave up in Canada
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And there you have it, folks - the end of Issue 28, but certainly not the end of the road.
We hope you found this edition to be as enjoyable as discovering a forgotten $20 bill in your pocket.
Remember, in the grand tapestry of entrepreneurship, each thread of experience contributes to a larger picture of success, and your feedback is the color we crave.
So keep those comments, questions, and mildly amusing anecdotes coming.
Until next time, keep your business brain buzzing, and your banter sharp. Dave and Shannon, signing off - but never slowing down. Stay tuned for Issue 29, where we promise more insights, more laughter, and maybe, just maybe, a little more focus. (But let's not get our hopes up too high.)
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Dave Hamilton & Shannon Jean
Business Brain
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