Imposter Syndrome, Beginner's Syndrome, and Bully Syndrome. What are they, how do they impact our small business, and how do we overcome them? Whether you're a creator, an entrepreneur, or a small business owner, you almost certainly deal with at least 1 of these...like 2 or all 3. Let's explore how we can get through these additional challenges.

Patience plays a crucial role in achieving small business success. Significant business growth often takes longer than people want, and longer than we think. Adopt a patient mindset, persevere through challenges, and set realistic expectations for long-term development.

The buyer's journey is a foundational element for effective sales funnels. Understanding how your target audience gets to the point of making a purchase should inform the design of all your sales funnels.

Explore Adam's "FEEL" framework: Find It, Experience It, Engage It, and Love It. This helps us guide potential customers from discovery to loyal advocacy.

In this episode we explore sales funnels through the lens of Adam going through the sales process of a time share. We cover a foundational understanding of sales funnels, explaining them as the path a customer takes from discovering a business to making a purchase. Businesses of all types can apply the principles of a sales funnel, even through something as simple as building an email list to engage potential customers over time.

In this episode, we discuss diversifying income streams, particularly for those in corporate jobs or with established businesses. Jeff and Adam explore the idea of side hustles as a "life preserver" in a changing career landscape where the traditional corporate ladder is less prevalent. We share stories of using side hustles to navigate career changes and financial needs, eventually leading to full-time entrepreneurship, and talk about identifying opportunities within current work or passions to develop these additional income sources, and finding your side hustle "Sweet Spot."

In this episode, we explore 7 types of business owners, from employees to investors. We challenge the conventional notion that businesses must constantly expand, highlighting the potential for fulfillment at any stage. Self-awareness is the key when determining the right fit for a business owner based on your skills and happiness.

In this episode we discuss the SWOT Analysis framework for small businesses and entrepreneurs to identify their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. We share some real examples of how businesses can utilize SWOT to identify potential issues and opportunities.

In this episode, we explore more about your business strategy. We bounce to a few different pieces, such as the importance of making working ON your business a priority, a simple framework for strategic planning, and the distinction between urgent tasks and important strategies.