The Small Business Mindset
The Small Business Mindset Podcast offers real-life, in-the-trenches conversations about running a successful small business. Host Kirsten Flory, Founder and CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate, shares her journey and insights on creating a thriving business, along with advice from guests specializing in finance, staffing, marketing, and more.
Episodes
159 - Build the Engine Before You Hit the Accelerator
Watch this episode on YouTube! What does it really take to build a successful small business? In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Chase Fairchild, serial entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Bolt Marketing in Lexington, Kentucky for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, marketing, community, and the lessons that come from both success and failure. Chase shares how his entrepreneurial
158 - Redefining Success Beyond the Bottom Line
Watch this episode on YouTube! What if we've been measuring success all wrong? In this episode, Kirsten challenges the traditional definition of success and asks a powerful question: Is success really about how much money we make? As business owners and professionals, it's easy to measure our accomplishments through revenue, sales, income, growth and other financial metrics. But what happens whe
157 - Stop Doing Everything: How to Build a Business That Works Without You
Watch this episode on YouTube! What is your business could grow without requiring more of your time, more of your energy, and more of your weekends? In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Abbey Brown of Stone Strategies to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs: learning how to move from being the person who does everything to becoming the leader who builds the systems, tea
156 - Who Should Own the Wealth your business Creates?
Watch this episode on YouTube! What if selling your business didn't mean selling its future? For many entrepreneurs, the traditional exit strategy is to sell to a competitor, private equity or another outside investor. But what if the people who helped build your company could become its owners? In this episode of The Small Business Mindset, I sit down with Michael Brownrigg with Apis & Heritage a
155 - The Smart Way to Use AI in Your business
Watch this episode on YouTube! Artificial Intelligence isn't here to replace great business owners - it's here to make them better! In this episode of The Small Business Mindset, Kirsten Flory shares a practical approach to using AI to create a better customer experience while keeping the human connection at the center of your business. Instead of fearing automation, learn how to leverage AI to s
154 - The Picture Behind the Business: A Story of Purpose, Loss and Resilience
Watch this episode on YouTube! Every entrepreneur has a story, but sometimes the most powerful lessons aren't about business at all. In this deeply personal episode, Kirsten Flory welcomes photographer and entrepreneur Carter Gaskins, owner of Gaskins Photography, to discuss how unimaginable personal tragedy shaped both his life and his business. Carter shares how the heartbreaking loss of his in
153 - What Young Entrepreneurs Get Right - and Wrong
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, Kirsten Flory sits down with Ryan Rains, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the University of Kansas School of Business and a member of the Foundations Commercial Real Estate team, for a thought-provoking discussion about entrepreneurship, side hustles, career development and what success actually looks like. Together, they explore why entrepre
152 - From the Trunk of a Car to a Global Brand
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, Kirsten Flory dives into the incredible entrepreneurial journey behind Nike through the bestselling memoir Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Most people see Nike as a global powerhouse, but few realize the company spent nearly 18 years fighting for survival before becoming a household name. Kirsten unpacks the lessons small business owners can learn from Phi
151 - Talk to People: The Skill That Changes Everything in Business Ft. Chris Miller
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, Kirsten Flory sits down with communication expert and podcast host Chris Miller to break down one of the most overlooked - yet critical - business skills: communication. Chris, host of Talk to Chris Miller and Talk to People Podcast, shares practical insights on how communication impacts leadership, sales, relationships, and everyday interactions. Fr
150 - The #1 Mistake New Entrepreneurs Make (And How to Avoid it)
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of The Small Business Mindset, Kirsten Flory challenges one of the most common myths in entrepreneurship: that you need money to start a business. Spoiler alert - you don't. What you do need is something far more valuable (and completely free): proof of concept. Kirsten dives into why so many aspiring business owners skip this critical step and how it
149 - Are You Accidentally Killing Your Business?
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, Kirsten Flory dives into the hard truth that many businesses don't survive - and more importantly, why. While external factors can play a role, most business failures come down to three key areas: cash flow, market demand, and management. The good news? Two of those are fully within your control. Kirsten shares real-world insights on how poor fina
148 - Don't Let Your Business Become the Next Penny
Watch this episode on YouTube While it may seem insigificant, the story of the penny reveals a crucial lesson for business owners. Originally valueable and practical, the penny ultimately became obsolete - costing more to produce than it was worth. Sound familiar? Kirsten draws a direct parallel to what happens in many small businesses: strong sales, growing revenue, and busy operations...but lit
147 - 5 Habits that are Quietly Stunting Your Business Growth
Watch this episode on YouTube! As the first quarter of the year wraps up, it's the perfect time to evaluate your business goals. Are you tracking your progress - or simply hoping things work out? In this episode of The Small Business Mindset, Kirsten Flory shares five common habits that can quietly stunt business growth and how small business owners can shift their focus to build momentum instea
146 - From Failure to 7 Figures: Sales Lessons with Rod Santomassimo
Watch this episode on YouTube! What does it take to grow a business every single year, even through recession, mistakes and market shifts? In this episode, Kirsten Flory sits down with bestselling author, coach, and founder of The Massimo Group, Rod Santomassimo, to talk about sales, mindset, risk, failure, AI, social media and the real drivers behind sustainable growth. From a painful (and hilari
145 - Success is More Than a Scorecard: Relationships, Curiosity and Growth
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this reflective episode of The Small Business Mindset, Kirsten Flory shares lessons learned from reaching a milestone birthday - turning 50! Rather than focusing on age as a number, she explores what the next chapter of life, business, and personal growth can look like when guided by curiosity, connection and intention. From redifining success beyond money to the
144 - Build, Buy or Repurpose? Making the Right Real Estate Decision for Your Business
Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode of The Small Business Mindset, Kirsten Flory sits down with Lance Johnson, Engineer with Bartlett & West Engineering, to unpack what business owners really need to think about before buying, renovating, or building a commercial property. For many entrepreneurs, occupying space is inevitable - but owning the right space can be a power wealth building st
143 - Is Your Business Actually Viable? 5 Tests Before You Spend a Dollar
Watch this episode on You Tube! Before you invest time, money, and energy into a new business idea, there's one critical question you must answer: Is it actually viable? In this episode, host Kirsten Flory walks through give simple but powerful tests every entrepreneur should use to validate a startup idea before going all in. Through real-world examples - from product ideas to grocery delivery s
142 - The Data You Need to Win in 2026
Watch this episode on You Tube! As we kick of 2026, Kirsten Flory challenges small business owners to start the year with clarity - not guesswork. In this episode, she breaks down the most important data points every entrepreneur should be tracking to make smarter decisions, improve profitability, and eliminate what's no longer working. From understanding where you sales really come from, to eval
141 - Are You Interested or Committed?
Watch this episode on YouTube As we close out 2025 and step boldly into planning for 2026, Kirsten challenges you with a tough but transformational question: Are you committed to your goals, or merely interested? Most people like the idea of achieving big things - more income, more freedom, more abundance, etc. But liking the idea isn't enough. In this episode, Kirsten digs into the mindset sh
140 - Time, Risk, and Wealth: What the Rich Know that Others Don't with Mike Milligan
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this conversation, Mike Milligan discusses the critical relationship between risk and wealth building, emphasizing that significant risks are necessary for rapid financial growth. He highlights the importance of having a safety net when taking these risks and reflects on the value of time in the context of wealth creation, suggesting that successful individuals w
139 - The Energy Advantage: How to Fuel Your Life and Business Every Day
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this energizing episode, Kirsten dives into the connection between your personal energy and your business success. From sleep and nutrition to boundaries, community, and environment - she shares practical ways to recharge and sustain your energy so you can show up as your best self every day, both at work and at home. Key Takeaways: Energy Drive Success - your p
138 - Building Green Goo: Family, Failure, and the Fight to Keep Going
Watch this episode on YouTube! Every entrepreneur's journey is unique - and today's story is nothing short of remarkable. I sit down with Jodi Scott, the founder and CEO of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and skincare company that grew from her family's kitchen to 150,000 stores nationwide. Jodi shared the incredible highs of building and selling her company, the heartbreak of nearly losing e
137 - Why the Phone Isn't Ringing & How to Fix It
Watch this episode on You Tube HERE! Are you struggling with sales and wondering why your phone isn't ringing? In this episode, Kirsten Flory dives into the challenges of sales outreach, why prospects may not be responding, and actionable strategies to turn things around. In this episode you'll learn: How to provide real value to prospects instead of just selling The importance of using multiple
136 - The Mindset Shift Every Business Owner Needs with Megan Schwan
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE! Most small business owners don't start out as financial experts - and that's exactly why 8 out of 10 small businesses fail. In this episode, I sit down with Megan Schwan, CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting Services, to talk about how to set your business up for financial success. Megan has spent over two decades in accounting and has helped thousands of bus
135 - Are You Trying on Your Dream?
Watch this episode on YouTube! Have you ever created a vision board filled with dreams - but realized you've never actually experienced the things you were visualizing? In this episode, Kirsten Flory shared why it's so important to not just dream about success, but to touch it, feel it, and try it on before it becomes your reality. From painting her kitchen table purple for Feng Shui prosperity
134 - From Integrity to Impact: Character as Your Competitive Edge
Join Kirsten Flory, Danielle J. Martin and Anthony Blanco as they delve into the aspect of your character. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clq3CcJMqVE Key Takeaways: How do you define character for yourself? Do you follow your "gut" when something seems off? Do you want to follow the "in" crowd, even if it doesn't match your character? The Entrepreneurs Edge foun
133 - The Entrepreneurs Edge: Being Resilient
Join Kirsten Flory, Anthony Blanco and Danielle J. Martin as the trio behind The Entrepreneurs Edge! Our conversation today centers around how to be resilient. Whatever the economy, our home life or careers are doing, having the ability to focus on opportunity is key to your success. These three professionals share how they overcame plenty of obstacles, and created wealth, business and branding
132 - Keeping Your Money: A Financial Mindset
In this conversation, Kirsten Flory discusses the critical importance of not only earning money, but also keeping it. She emphasizes the need for careful financial planning, especially when receiving unexpected windfalls. She advised against impulsive spending on depreciating assets, and encourages listeners to live below their means to build sustainable wealth. Kirsten highlights the dangers o
131 - Small Business Lending Insights
Listen in for a special presentation of The Small Business Mindset. Kirsten Flory's firm, Foundations Commercial, held a Small Business Lending Insights event with lending experts and clients. They shared the different types of small business lending programs, and how you as a business owner, can apply! To watch the full presentation on You Tube click the link HERE Key Takeaways: At some poin
130 - Overcoming Bias: Strategies for Entrepreneurs
In this conversation, Kirsten Flory discusses the concept of unconscious bias in business, emphasizing how it affects entrepreneurs and their interactions with investors and partners. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on overcoming biases through preparation, hard work, and building relationships. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding one's own biases and t
129 - Are you Planning to Fail, or Failing to Plan?
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses the importance of preparation and planning for your business. It's easy to get excited about a business idea, then forgo the integral planning phase. If you don't know where you are going, then when will you know when you've arrived? In any phase of business, from the initial start to getting ready to scale, planning for your business can take a lot of th
128 - From Setbacks to Success: The Power of a Growth Mindset
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses the importance of mindset for small business owners, contrasting growth and fixed mindsets. She shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges, from training for a marathon, to illustrate how a growth mindset can empower individuals to achieve their goals. The conversation also highlights lessons from high achievers and emphasizes the value of embr
127 - The Three Proven Ways to Build Wealth Now
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses effective strategies for building wealth, focusing on three key areas of income: primary job, long-term savings, and passive income. She emphasizes the importance of creating passive income through skills, online sales, and real estate investments. Kirsten shares personal experiences with utilizing home equity and refinancing, highlighting how to leverage
126 - Bold Moves After 40: Investing in Your Future with Jeremy Ames
Jeremy Ames, CEO of Guidant Financial, shares insights on helping midlife entrepreneurs leverage retirement funds to invest in businesses. The discussion covers the evolution of Guidant Financial, the intricacies of self-directed IRAs, and the challenges faced by business owners. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of understanding financial options and the unique needs of clients looking to transi
125 - Non Negotiables for Business Success
Why do we need non-negotiables as part of our business? In this conversation, Kirsten Flory discusses the need for clarity on what one is willing to accept in client relationships and the significance of defining personal and business missions and values. The discussion also covers the necessity of having hard conversations, effective negotiation tactics, and the importance of trusting one's gut
124 - 5 Reasons Why You are Not Building Wealth
How important is wealth and the impact it has on our lives? The need for individuals to assess their financial landscape, including assets and liabilities, and to adopt a mindset conducive to wealth creation is key (and the #1 reason why you aren't building wealth). Kirsten encourages listeners to ask the right questions and create a supportive environment that fosters financial growth. Listen
123 - Elevated Agent: Enhancing Your Business's Reach, Offerings and Growth with Kelli Higgins
Kelli Higgins, founder of Elevated Agent, shared her journey from being a real estate agent to creating a successful marketing company tailored for real estate professionals. She discusses the importance of niche marketing, the strategies she used to grow her business, and the significance of creating value for customers. Kelli emphasizes the need for efficiency through delegation and hiring exp
122 - Top 5 Tips to Boost Profits and Save Time
In this episode, Kirsten Flory shares five essential tips for small business owners to boost profits and save time. She emphasizes the importance of working on the business rather than in it, identifying profit-generating activities, and the value of delegation and outsourcing. Kirsten also discusses leveraging virtual assistance to enhance efficiency and productivity, ultimately encouraging bus
121 - The Billion Dollar Banker: All About Real Estate with Nicole Perrone
Meet Nicole Perrone, host of The Billion Dollar Banker podcast, and expert in the field of mortgage banking. We discuss the dynamics of the mortgage market, the impact of the pandemic on housing, and the evolving trends of home ownership. Nicole shares insights on down payments, debt to income ratios, the impact of credit scores, and what first time homebuyers should pay attention to. Kirsten
120 - What is Your Customer Experience?
In this conversation, we discuss the significance of customer experience in business, regardless of your operation al model. Having a clear vision, maintaining professionalism through your online presence, and the necessity of having a consistent message is key. Don't be afraid to niche yourself and your business, as well as creating recognition programs for both your clients and your staff. Key
119 - From Posts to Profits with Randi Quigley
Randi Quigley, a top selling real estate agent in the Chicagoland area, shares her journey in the real estate industry, discussing the importance of personal branding, social media presence, and emotional intelligence in sales. She emphasizes the need for consistency, finding a niche, and maintaining professionalism while buidling relationships with clients. Randi also highlights the significance
118 - What Do You Do When You are STUCK?
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses how to navigate the overwhelm that often accompanies the start of a new year by focusing on intentionality. She guides listeners through a series of exercises aimed at identifying personal goals, understanding the motivations behind them, and determing the best ways to share these goals with others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-refl
117 - Profit First for Your Business With Susanne Mariga
Susanne Mariga is a CPA and Fractional CFO specializing in high net worth strategies for 7 and 8 figure entrepreneurs using the Profit First System. As CEO of The Mariga Group, she guides entrepreneurs to achieve long-term financial stability and success through unique, profit-first based business plans. Through the influential Profit Talk podcast, Susanne shares her invaluable insights on reven
116 - Being Intentional in the New Year!
Happy New Year 2025! As we start the new year off, I want you to consider being intentional with your goals and "to do" list items. It may be a bit overwhelming to get all the things done you want to do this year, so let's break down your goals into achievable, and intentional bites! I walk you through an exercise (so get out your journal!) that includes: Do a Brain Dump Categorize your goals C
115 - The Mindset Shift: How to Change Your Life in Minutes with Kim Rogne
In this conversation, Kim Rogne shares her journey from a successful career in real estate to becoming a high-performance coach. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into entrepreneurship, the importance of mindset, and the need for working moms to prioritize their time and ask for help. Kim emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries, recognizing different life phase
114 - Goal Setting Guide for 2025
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses the importance of aligning personal and professional goals as we approach 2025. She emphasizes the need for effective systems and processes in business, the integration of personal well-being into goal setting, and the significance of financial health through the Profit First philosophy. Additionally, she highlights the value of networking and building re
113 - Unleash the Power Within You with Anthony Blanco
Meet Anthony Blanco, Certified Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience working with high performance businesses and individuals. He will share his 3UC Method, which will help you Unlock, Unleash, and how to align your business and life goals to create an Undeniable Life! In this conversation, Coach Anthony discusses the importance of integrating personal and business goals, emphasizing
112 - The Struggle is Real! Overcoming Obstacles to Success
Being a business owner has its share of struggles. It is a daily grind to solve problems for our clients and our business, and overcoming those obstacles in a way that brings us energy and joy can be a significant challenge. Listen in to learn some ways to identify what is holding you back, and embrace your ability to find solutions and succeed. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundati
111 - Franchise Know How with Adam Goldman
Have you ever considered owning a franchise, but didn't know how to get started? Meet Adam Goldman. Adam is a franchise coach and franchise owner himself that has worked on all sides of this area of business. We discuss what is the right area of business for you to consider as a franchise, how much you should be prepared to invest, and what experience do you need to get started. Connect with Ad
110 - The Formula for Maximizing Your Sales
Your ability to generate sales and income for your business centers around three things: Prospecting Customers Leverage Join us as we discuss the importance of each area, and how you can identify and create a sales process that maximizes your sales. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com
109 - Creating an Online Course with Caitlin Bacher
Have you ever considered sharing your expertise with others in an online format? Meet Caitlin Bacher, who has created a guide to grow and scale your online course with her "Scale with Success" formula. Caitlin shares her insights in to how to get your ideas formatted into a course to sell, and create passive income for you and your business. Enroll in Caitlin's FREE Masterclass at www.caitlinbac
108 - How We Can Communicate for Better Results
How we communicate with each other can have a major impact on the results we seek. On this episode we discuss how to be clear, how to use words effectively, and the value of asking questions to clarify, acknowledge and support. It's easier thank you think! Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset. www.kirstenflory.com buil
107 - Economic Update: Staying the Course with Annie Myers
Meet Annie Myers, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with Feldmeyer Financial. Annie walks us through what the econony is doing in today's market, and what to be prepared for. In any economic cycle, it is best to understand what is impactful to your financial life, and what areas are best to stay to course. Connect with Annie at www.feldmeyerfinancial.com Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO
106 - Overcoming Procrastination
When you are feeling stuck and unmotivated, how do you get the ball rolling to get things done? I've been there, too, and I want to share with you on this episode exactly how to overcome procrasination. We discuss: How to get moving from a place of inactivity What to do first How to maintain momentum Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Sma
105 - Your Personal Brand with Danielle J. Martin
Meet Danielle J. Martin. She is a TV host, podcaster, coach, entrepreneur, and personal brand expert. Danielle has used her on-air journalism background to coach women how to create their own personal brand. We discuss why this is an important part of developing yourself and your business, and what things you can do right now to elevate your personal brand. Danielle is the host of the Behind the
104 - What to do When You Aren't the Smartest Person in the Room
How many times have you felt like everyone around you had all the answers? If you are someone who wants to level up your influence, client base, and spot at the table, then this episode is for you. We discuss: Imposter syndrome Building confidence How to prepare so you are ready to face those "smarter" people Developing questions to set yourself apart Anyone can develop what it takes to make
103 - Time, Energy and Confidence Management with April Roberts
April Roberts is the founder of Vixen Gathering, and as a high-achieving former attorney and financial advisor, with degrees from Vanderbilt and Notre Dame, April understand the societal pressures facing women that often lead to burnout. She hosts the podcast Vixen Voice, where she shares stories of Gen X women that have shed the traditional definition of success to pursue their life's true pass
102 - The Commercial Real Estate Toolbox
I am pleased to share that I have just released a NEW online course! The Commercial Real Estate Toolbox. If you are a licensed real estate agent, and intereseted in expanding your area of expertise into Commercial Real Estate, than this course is for you! I own an operate a commercial real estate brokerage in a smaller market, and what I've found over my career, is that there is a lack of commer
101 - The Sales Maven: Nikki Rausch
Sales is a factor in all business. Whether we are slling a product or a service, to be able to make a profit, sales need to happen. Listen in as Nikki Rausch, The Sales Maven, shares her strategies for transforming the misunderstood process of selling. As a special resource to listeners, download Nikki's FREE eBook: Closing The Sale through the link below: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sbmindset An
100 - 100th Episode Special! Lessons Learned
The Small Business Mindset is celebrating with our 100th episode! Since the launch in the fall of 2019, there have been LOTS of changes that have happened in our world and business. Host Kirsten Flory shares her lessons learned from creating this podcast to changes in her life and business. If you are ready to start a new venture, or launch a new idea, this episode is for you! buildingsuccess c
099 - CEO Spotlight: Dre Baldwin of Work On Your Game
CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game, Dre Baldwin joins us as a guest on this episode of The Small Business Mindset. Dre was a professional athlete, and spent nine years playing basketball all over the world. His career was a bit untraditional - in that he was a walk-on player at his Division III College, and had to utilize his non-athletic abilities to get noticed by recruiters. It's something
098 - The Lifecycle of a Business - What Phase Are You In?
Starting a business can be very exciting. Creating your own product or service to sell, deciding upon your own marketing strategy, and who to hire to help you achieve these goals is the dream of all business owners. But what is your ultimate goal? On this episode of The Small Business Mindset, we discuss all of the life cycles of a business - from starting up and being a solo-entrepreneur to n
097 - Creating Multiple Lines of Income
In our business and personal financial world, the areas where we generate income is something to watch and grow. Your abilility to not only maxamize your primary income, but also create multiple lines of income will help you to grow your wealth and have financial stability throughout your life and career. The three areas we discuss include: Primary Income Retirement Income Passive Income Kir
096 - The "D" Word as it Pertains to Your Business with Jennifer Kirmse
We all have it. That pesky "D" word in our lives. What are we talking about? Debt. As business owners, Debt can be a way to achieve goals if managed correctly, or it can be debilitating and allow us to fail. Let's get honest about the debt in both our personal lives and our business. Jennifer Kirmse is a business advisor who works in the banking industry. She has worked with businesses la
095 - Asking the Hard Question: Is Your Business Profitable?
As business owners, our eye is on how to grow our business through the income we generate. More sales equals more income, right? In this episode, we get granular on the three financial areas of your business (i.e. Income, Expenses and Profit) to get down to the real (and hard) question: Is your business profitable? Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and ho
094 - Small Business CEO Spotlight - WRAX with Frankie Elder-Reedy
Getting frustrated, and then solving a problem was how Frankie Elder-Reedy launched her new company WRAX. Frankie loves to exercise, and when her curvy figure didn't allow for her to be comfortable doing that activity she loved, she wondered if other women were experiencing the same thing? On this episode of The Small Business Mindset, we take a deep dive into how Frankie took an idea and took t
093 - Big Problems = Big Success!
The success you are after is achieved by hard work, perserverance, and most importantly: solving BIG PROBLEMS. Believe it or not, your ability to find solutions to problems (however big or small) sets you up to solve even bigger problems. Not everyone is comfortable solivng problems, as their fear gets in the way. To achieve BIG success, you need to get comfortable solving BIG problems. On th
092 - Health Insurance for Small Business - with Kim McPherson
Kim and Dave McPherson are the owners of McP Insurance Solutions, and specialize in health insurance for you and your business. Kim was a small business owner working in the healthcare field as an occupational therapist. She worked with patients one on one to create healthier lifestyles, as well as working on the administrative side through insurance claim filing and benefits. Dave is a mechani
091 - Turning Your Challenges into Opportunity with Kathi Reuter
Kathi Reuter was an elementary school teacher. When her children were born, she looked forward to being a stay at home mom. A few years later, Kathi and her husband realized that one income was not enough to support their growing family. Kathi needed to go back to work. Listen in to hear how Kathi leveraged a passion for fitness with an at home business idea to create an income to not only pay
090 - Small Business CEO Spotlight - DreWill Productions
Meet DreWill, owner of DreWill Productions. On this episode, we dive into this Small Business CEO's journey to find out how he used his skills, and his network, to break into the Hollywood film industry. DreWill's entrepreneurial journey started a little later in life. He took a hobby and went back to school to develop the specific skills needed, and then launched a production company through v
089 - Goal Setting Guide for 2024
It is that magical time of the year when the weather cools down, you plan and attend holiday parties and celebrate the past year. It is also a time to get ready to launch your goals for the coming year! On this episode, we break down how to really get focused and take those tangible items that you have been thinking about and put them into action. It's more than just making a list...it's about
088 - Falling Forward: Giving Up Control and Preservere
Sam Porritt had a thriving career in corporate America. He was on the team that created multiple slogans, brand campaigns, and had national level clients and international reach. He had achieved success in career and life. While vacationing in Italy on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, his life changed dramatically. Listen in to hear how Sam took this would be tragedy and turned it into his life's w
087 - How Big is Your Pie?
Growing your profits and business doesn't have to stay within the physical market that you serve. How can we think creatively, use our network, and open up profit streams to maxamize our time, talents and resources? This episode of The Small Business Mindset provides you with tools to break out of your industry's boundaries and develop an infinite pie. The pie of your available business isn't o
086 - Unbusy Your Business with Megan Robinson
We would like to all create more time within our day, and create more revenue by doing so! Megan Robinson is a Certified Online Business Manager and master of systems. She helps service based entrepreneurs make more money in less time by simplifying, automating and streamlining their business. Our discussion centers around how we can be more efficient with our time, and what systems to tap into
085 - How to Get the Results YOU Want
When we focus on our goals, the end game is to see results. Have you ever asked yourself: what results YOU actually want? Our motivations for getting results may be differerent from others. Ask yourself: what comes naturally to you? What comes naturally with your time, energy and efforts? Listen in to this episode of The Small Business Mindset to learn some easy ideas to start doing now to get
084 - Creating an Invisible Shield (aka Growing a Thick Skin)
As human beings, we want to be liked by everyone. It is our nature to want positivity, support and friendliness to come our way. So what do we do when it doesn't, and how can we create an invisible sheild to protect ourselves from getting brought down by negativity? On this episode of The Small Business Mindset, we discuss how to develop a thicker skin by implementing some daily practices so y
083 - The Life-Scape Method with Monique Allen
Monique Allen is the founder and creative director of the Garden Continuum, and has used her knowledge as a lifelong gardner, business developer and educator to bridge the gap between landscaping and business building. With that experience she launched her coaching career as The Lifescape Coach. Our conversation takes us through the 3 most important things to consider when it comes to Life-Scapi
082 - Asking for Permission
Why do we as business owners seek out the opinions of others of what we are doing? Asking permission of others shouldn't dictate how we move forward with our lives and business. Join in on this conversation about what are good ideas to gain feedback on, and how you can give permission to yourself to take on new challenges. Kirsten Flory is the Presdient & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estat
081 - The Smartr Podcast (Show Flip #1)
Kirsten Flory was a guest on The Smartr Podcast, hosted and produced ty Cooper Curtin and Ryan Simonson, who are students at the University of Kansas School of Business. Join in as they discuss how to get started in business, what hurdles to overcome, and building up the courage to try out different lanes of business until you find the right fit. Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundatio
080 - Non Profit Business Model with Erika Dvorske
Erika Dvorske is the Chief Operating Officer at SS&C CPA's and Advisors where she provides strategic planning, facilitation and nonprofit developmement, with an eye to strengthening the trajectory of any organization. Erika also has a background serving in the Executive Director roles for non profit organizations. Our conversation is to understand the nonprofit business model, and how your busin
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