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BRX Pro Tip: 3 Things to Automate

May 13, 2021 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: 3 Things to Automate

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BRX Pro Tip: 3 Things to Automate

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with BRX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, so many new approaches, tools, resources available as our enterprise continues to grow and seek out new markets. You shouldn’t necessarily jump on every one. But you have in mind three specific things to automate right now to grow your business.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:26] Absolutely. I think that if you automate the right things, then you’re really going to have a lot easier time down the road. One of the first things that I would try to automate in your life is your follow ups. Anybody that you’ve kind of come in contact with that you want to stay in contact with, I would figure out some way to have some automation to follow up a few more times, take a few more swings at that prospect down the road. It may not be a cadence of every day, but it should be a cadence of, you know, every month, or every quarter, every six months.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:02] Because, you know, just reminding those folks that you’ve dealt with in the past that you still exist, you’re still there serving people definitely helps. And you will definitely benefit from that if you can do that relentlessly, and especially in an automated manner. And that might be a drip newsletter or a tip sequence. But just some way that they can see your name and brand regularly is going to help you down the road. And you’ll be able to nurture all those relationships instead of letting them kind of die on the vine.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:32] Another thing that I would automate is your learning. I think it’s important to subscribe to bloggers, author, speakers that you like, subscribe to their newsletters to keep learning from the people you respect the most. So, I think that if you can automate some of your learning, that that definitely pays dividends.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:52] And, finally, the last thing that I think you should automate is paying yourself. I think that it’s important to put money aside for yourself every week, month, day, whatever works for you in just kind of a relentless manner. And that’ll help you kind of build that wealth that you’re trying to build. And it’ll keep you kind of financially afloat no matter what’s happening in your business or the economy or whatever, as long as you’re just consistently making sure that you’re saving some money, putting it aside, whether it’s to grow your business or just to kind of grow your family finances. I think that being relentless with that is a must do, not a nice thing to be doing. You should be doing it relentlessly.

Jackie Bondanza with Hounds Town USA

May 13, 2021 by angishields

Franchise Marketing Radio

Jackie Bondanza with Hounds Town USA

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In her role today, she focuses on growing the brand nationally, oversees system operations, leads their corporate team, and manages two corporate stores. Jackie really enjoys seeing franchisees come into the system and succeed. Jackie knows how much Hounds Town USA can change one’s life because it changed hers.

In addition to being a Hounds Town guru, Jackie has a master’s degree in Journalism and is the author of many books on real estate, green living, and Home Cooking for Your Dog.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Problems Hounds Town USA solves for their customers
How they are different
Handling COVID-19
Ideal franchisee

Donald Williams with Williams Accounting and Consulting

May 13, 2021 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Donald Williams with Williams Accounting and Consulting

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A visionary. A wealth builder. A money expert. Donald Williams is passionate about helping individuals, small businesses owners and entrepreneurs find and build the financial foundation they need to succeed. With a Bachelors of Arts degree from Southern University of New Orleans and a Masters of Arts honors degree from Clark Atlanta University, both in accounting, Mr. Williams’ career has been fueled by an industry he loves. In 2005, he launched Williams Accounting and Consulting in New Orleans. Just one year later, he successfully opened his second location in Atlanta. To date, he has grown his clientele to more than 1,000 individuals and businesses along the U.S..

An experienced entrepreneur, Mr. Williams understands the struggles of small business owners. He has strategically structured Williams Accounting and Consulting to specifically and effectively serve this demographic, as well as the personal finance needs of individuals. As a business savvy CEO, Mr. Williams has created a firm that handles the demanding financial, accounting and tax filing preparation of his clients. Alleviating this stress allows Williams Accounting and Consulting clients to focus on growing their businesses and investing into their own personal lives.

In addition to Williams Accounting and Consulting, Mr. WIlliams also launched Suivant Consulting. Through this consulting firm, Mr. Williams helps individuals transition successfully into entrepreneurship.

Outside of the business, Mr. Williams is actively engaged in his community. He has developed on-the-job training for disadvantaged individuals seeking to enter the field of accounting. He also provides for families in need during the holiday season. Committed to uplifting his community, Mr. Wiliams opened a non-for-profit organization in 2006 called Ordinaire, with the mission to promote health, wellness and economic stability to disadvantaged individuals through education, training and empowerment.

Connect with Donald on LinkedIn, and follow Williams Accounting and Consulting on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Mom Boss Grant
Small Business Financing
Small Business and personal taxes

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HCT E4: Hope Noble and Morgen Hartford

May 12, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

HCT E4: Hope Noble and Morgen Hartford

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ABOUT HOPE NOBLE

Senior Marketing Director
Catalina Springs Memory Care
Cell: (520)609-7369

“I have been in the Senior Living industry for going on my 10th year this year. 

I got started right out of college, sort of by accident. A family friend was volunteering in the dementia unit at a local Assisted Living, and they had an opening for an Activities Assistant which she thought I would be great at.  I applied, was hired and the rest is history. 

I have a passion for working with residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as through my high school years, my grandmother was a primary caregiver for her father, my 94-year-old great-grandfather who was suffering with dementia.  That was my first close experience with the disease, but I have since had other family members diagnosed. 

Through my work, and in my volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, I’ve become even more passionate about educating people on the disease and stripping away the fear that so many have.

I am now the Marketing Director at Catalina Springs Memory Care, where we specialize in care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and specifically work to bring joy and purpose to their lives through our SPARK programming.”

Organization Website URL: www.catalinaspringsmemorycare.com

Org Facebook Page URL: www.facebook.com/catalinasprings

ABOUT MORGEN HARTFORD

Morgen Hartford serves as Southern Arizona Community Executive for the Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter.

He leads the strategic direction and implementation of community partnerships, programs, projects, and initiatives throughout Southern Arizona.

Morgen moved to the Sonoran Desert from the Rocky Mountains of Montana after working for an innovative non-profit that paired at-risk youth with older adults through the medium of sustainable agriculture.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, Morgen is supported in his work by hundreds of committed volunteers and a dynamic and dedicated staff, all focused on leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Organization Website URL: alz.org/dsw

Twitter URL: twitter.com/alzdsw

Org Facebook Page URL: facebook.com/alzdsw

Org YouTube URL: youtube.com/alzdsw

Cindy L. Sheller

Cindy L. Sheller is a recognized expert in navigating the healthcare system and has more than 27 years’ experience. In 2015 she left the Healthcare Corporate world to become an entrepreneur and bring Caring Senior Service to the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities. She is married to Lee Sheller & has two children Nick Pazarentzos 34, Zachary who is 13 years old. One Grandbaby Audrey 15 months. We live on 4 acres of land in Tucson and have two dogs, 3 desert tortoises, 9 chickens and an array of fish, and one Axolotl.

Cindy’s Tucson office is ranked among the top Caring Senior Service Agencies in the nation. Cindy is the recipient of the coveted Hedgehog Award for 2021. She was featured as the first Women Icon of 2021 in REfashioned Magazine. She is a Platinum member of EWomen Network as well as a BNI Copper Connections member.

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home health care agency serving the Tucson and surrounding area communities. Caring Senior Service uses the GreatCare® method which ensures seniors receive the very best senior home care. As the owner of Caring Senior Service, it is Cindy’s goal to give seniors the control needed to live safely at home and to provide their families peace of mind. Cindy believes every senior should be able to remain Healthy. Happy. Home.

Caring Senior Service works with community partners to ensure the health and safety of their clients. There are times when home care is no longer an option, and her team facilitates the changes needed to keep her clients safe. She and her team, work hard to provide GreatCare® to every senior they serve. Senior care is Cindy’s passion, more than a career it’s a heart-centered calling. She is an active leader in the business and healthcare community as well as an advocate and volunteer supporting adults who wish to age in place.

Cindy’s latest heart project is her new Podcast HOME CARE TODAY. The mission of the show is to share information and knowledge on how to navigate the home health care industry. The desire to help Seniors and their families obtain the tools they need to plan before a crisis. To learn more about Caring Senior Service visit: www.caringseniorservice.com/tucson

Rome Floyd Chamber Small Business Spotlight – Heather Shores with Chieftains Museum, Simone Adams and Beau Brown with Keller Williams, and Chad Smith with Trinity Motorcar

May 12, 2021 by angishields

Rome Business Radio

Rome Floyd Chamber Small Business Spotlight - Heather Shores with Chieftains Museum, Simone Adams and Beau Brown with Keller Williams, and Chad Smith with Trinity Motorcar

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BRX Pro Tip: Document Key Systems

May 12, 2021 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: Document Key Systems

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BRX Pro Tip: Document Key Systems

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, let’s talk a little bit about documenting key systems.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:10] Yeah. I think this is super important, especially if you’re getting ready to hire someone, whether it’s your first teammate or your tenth teammate. Before you make that hire or before you go about the process of hiring someone, document some of those foundational systems. Get those systems super tight that you can hand them to somebody and they understand what you’re trying to accomplish. They understand what the finished job looks like. They understand all the steps that are involved in getting that done.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:38] And when you have that kind of collection of systems, now, you can hire someone and know that they can get going and start making an impact pretty much immediately. I think that’s so important when you’re delegating, especially for the first time, to create these clear systems that build the solid foundation so that that hire can be successful and get some quick wins and to help you grow your business

BRX Pro Tip: Value of Partnerships

May 11, 2021 by angishields

BRX Pro Tip: Success Story: Managed IT Services

May 10, 2021 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: Success Story: Managed IT Services

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BRX Pro Tip: Success Story: Managed IT Services

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. For today’s topic for our Success Story series, Lee, let’s talk about managed IT services.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:14] Yeah. There was a managed IT services that was having the typical challenges of, you know, meeting new people that were important to them and really giving the love that they wanted to give to their existing clients. Another part of their challenge was that, because of the pandemic, they weren’t able to attend some of these in-person events and networking meetings that they used to go to where they, you know, kind of met people and networked with people and learned about new opportunities.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:45] So, by creating a show for them to spotlight existing clients, prospective clients, and really the whole ecosystem that they were serving, it enabled them to become that voice of business in that niche. And then, it gave them a tool to meet strangers in an elegant and non-salesy way. It gave them a way to create a mechanism that allowed them to kind of love on and support and celebrate the work of their existing clients. And to serve that whole ecosystem by spotlighting the power partners or referral partners and the associations that they were part of.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:23] It really separated them from all their competition. It showed them as an indispensable cog in the machine there. They created a ton of thought leadership content. They created a ton of social media engagement. It really kind of allowed them to differentiate themselves and position themselves as the premium go-to service provider in their space.

BRX Pro Tip: SOPs are Important

May 7, 2021 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: SOPs are Important

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BRX Pro Tip: SOPs are Important

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, we’ve talked a lot recently about standard operating procedures, systems, processes. And I’d like to think they were beginning to eat a little bit of our own cooking. But, yeah, let’s hit it again for a minute. Why are SOPs so important?

Lee Kantor: [00:00:23] Well, they’re important because you have to replace yourself at some point. You can’t be doing all the work yourself. That’s not going to grow your business. So, if you want to replace yourself, you better have some sort of manual or procedure in order to teach someone else how to do some of the tasks that you’re doing. So, if you want to grow and you want to replace yourself, you have to have some processes documented in order to do that.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:51] And, you know, it goes back to that E-Myth book by Michael Gerber, it probably goes back farther than him. But if you do something more than twice in our world, we create a standard operating procedure for it so that someone else can do it if we’re not there and when we’re not there. And part of when you’re building that standard operating procedure, it has to be what the finished job looks like. So, you have to include that when you’re kind of writing this up. And if you do that right, you can leverage your time with virtual assistants, with interns, with other people, with partners, with other people to help your business really flourish.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:33] Because, you know, like Michael Gerber says, you eventually want to work on your business, not in your business. So, document all of this stuff to the best of your ability. And it’s not just the checklist of what those tasks are. It’s what the finished job looks like at the end. What is your expectation of what the finished job looks like? If you can’t communicate that clearly, then keep writing that procedure because you’re not done yet.