Episode 96: Does Copy Matter

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks all about copy with copywriter, web designer, intuitive business mentor and podcast host, Liz Theresa of LizTheresa.com. Liz settles the big question of which is more important: good copy or hot looking website.

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Episode 95: Lean Business

n this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks entrepreneurship, passion for helping small businesses, and the Lean Framework with Brad Eisenburg of BeLeanBusiness.com.

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Episode 94: Only 2 Kinds of Days

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Nathan Greenberg, founder of Arkside Marketing, a full-service advertising agency specializing in regulated industries. Together they discuss Nathan's philosophy of there are only two kinds of days, his serial entrepreneurship and the two rules of marketing.

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Episode 91: Work ON Your Business, Not IN It

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jonathan Kiekbusch, a life long entrepreneur and Founder of SEOButler, The i2W Agency and the WeRCMO.

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Episode 90: Depression Doesn't Always Look Sad

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about how depression doesn't always look sad with The Mental Health Comedian, Motivational Speaker, and TEDx Talk Trainer, Frank King. As a suicide prevention and postvention speaker, Frank has been on TEDx Talk several times. As a keynote speaker, he talks with companies and meets with their teams about mental health, suicide prevention and postvention. He talks about the serious side and also adds some humor to educate people in knowing the signs of depression and the importance of speaking up about mental health.

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Episode 89: Leadership Myths Busted

In this episode of Small Business Connections Ann talks about the myths of leadership with personal strategist and facilitator, Jodi Hume of LeadingClarity.com. The analogies, metaphors and stories are heartfelt and help clear up what it takes to be a good and effective leader. We all need help sometimes and, that is exactly what Ann and Jodi provide.

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Episode 88: Why Coaching to Boost Your Business

In this episode of Small Business Connections Ann talks with Executive Coach, Allan Hirsch of Allan Hirsch Advisors. They discuss pivoting in the pandemic and how Allan went from in-person meetings and radio to zoom calls and hosting his own podcast.

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Episode 87: Perfectionism in Business

In this episode, Ann talks about perfectionism in business with counselor and life coach Lisa Matovich Brook L. C.P.C. of LMB Counseling Services.

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Episode 86: Why You Should Be Your 1st Priority

As entrepreneurs, we spend so much time taking care of others. Whether we are taking care of our employees, our customers, or our families, our days are spent focusing on anything but ourselves. In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses why you need to make you and your health your number one priority with Janis Isaman of My Body Couture.

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Epsiode 85: Master the 4 Intangible Secrets For Massive Influence

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses how to Master the 4 Intangible Secrets for Massive Influence with Dean Forbes, the High Impact Coach of Xpertmastery.com. With over 20 years of experience, Dean knows the feeling in your gut telling you, I want to help others. Dean helps people focus on influence to raise their level of impact.

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Episode 84: 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, Ann discusses the 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur with Arthie Moore, joining us from South Africa. Arthie developed two successful international companies.

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Episode 81: Creating an Irresistible Vision

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about the entrepreneurial vision, value and importance of understanding who you are with Webster Tsenase of Sennasi Global Consulting.

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Episode 80: Choosing Your Clients

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about Choosing Your Clients with Business Operations Consultant, Andrea Dunathan of DunathanConsulting.com. Andrea looks at the way you run your business and offers practical advice with a hands-on approach to set up standard processes and strategies to help your business run smoothly.

We discuss:

-Analyzing current and past clients for the characteristics that make a difference

-Using your marketing/sales process to screen for your desired characteristics

-How an attitude of abundance really helps

-Worst 20% of your clients take up a lot of your time and energy and how to determine if they are really valuable to you

-You can train your clients by stating clear expectations from the start

As a consultant, Andrea's goal is to help her clients be successful. Her consultation services take a deep look at the way your business is run and then, she devises strategies to develop processes to streamline and help your business run more efficiently. Andrea's service specialties include HR, Finance, IT and Marketing. As a bonus for joining us in this episode, you may schedule a free consultation with Dunathan Consulting.

Mentioned in this episode:

James Bonato of JamesBonatovideo.com shares that he learned the hard way about choosing clients.

Ann reminds us that September is Suicide Prevention Month and to be sure to check on your strong friends.

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Episode 79: Are You Stuck?

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk about stress, how to deal with it and the benefits of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), with Christine Hunt of, Hunt For Hope Wellness.

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Episode 78: Working as a Couple

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk with Rick and Natascha Weedon, of Wealth Thru Wellness about working as a couple and their keys to success in the entrepreneur world.

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