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Have you heard of imitation cheese? It's a primary ingredient in a name brand food, and it lets us in on a secret for how small businesses can succeed.    Mentioned in this episode: Optimum Health Insurance - looking for an affordable healthcare plan for you or your family? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ to find out more.

Good Advice has officially been in business for 8 years now... Here's what I wish I had known when I first started it, as well as the biggest mistakes I made.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

What do your customers really want? You won't know unless you ask them. We talk about developing this special skill that leads to better relationships, happier customers, and a more successful business.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

What's the deal with all those AI flyers showing up? They're on social media, on billboards, yard signs... seemingly everywhere. We talk about the problem of looking just like everybody else on today's show.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

Are you easy to buy from? Or do you make buying harder than it needs to be? We talk about common mistakes and sales and what keeps customers from making the easy purchase.   This episode is sponsored by Best Option Restoration of Northwest Arkansas. Are you looking for the trusted answer when disaster strikes in your home? Whether its water damage, fire damage, or mold, Best Option Restoration are the perfect answer for when you need that immediate response, which is why they have a 24/7 call line.    Call (479) 458-8840 or visit https://borestorationofnwarkansas.com/ for more information.    Enjoy the podcast? Support the Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice.

AI Data Centers are going up everywhere, and with that, they're becoming part of every day conversation. We talk about data centers and why some people think they're a sign of good business.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

David Pate joins the show to talk nearly 3 decades of leadership at Brookhill Ranch Summer Camp and the 100+ employees he manages every summer. We talk deep insights on what gets results - while also being a boss people love to work for.  Want to learn more about Brookhill Ranch? Go to https://www.brookhillranch.com/.    This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

Sony hit a major PR flub with their latest decision on digital ownership and physical discs. We talk about customer rights and how small business have never had better opportunities than today to stand out.    This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

We talk vacation and why the grass is always greener when it comes to business ownership.

This boss really hates water coolers, so much that he charges his employees every time they use it. What's the deal with crazy bosses? We talk about why bosses focus on all the wrong things in today's episode.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

Why does Bad Customer service happens? We talk about the two issues in every business deal, and the steps you can take as a business owner to consistently wow your customers.   Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you looking for an effective and affordable health insurance plan? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ for more info.

There's good deals and bad deals in business. Then there's pretty ugly deals that are either genuinely damaging to your brand or outright scams. We talk about how to tell the difference between each one, including one particularly bad deal that a customer of mine ran into.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

Sales is tough... but maybe that isn't your fault. We talk about a simple truth in sales that will save you a lot of time and grief as you grow your business.   Mentioned in this episode - Optimum Health Insurance. Are you looking for an effective and affordable health insurance plan? Go to https://optimumhealthinsuranceplan.com/ for more info.

How you talk about your business often reveals a real misunderstanding about why people buy your stuff. We talk about this simple mistake and how to get more customers in today's episode.   This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions. Do you want to make sense of the numbers for your business? From equity, to liabilities and assets, to understanding cash flow... sometimes you need an expert.    Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com and get value beyond the numbers.

Starbucks CEO points out that a $9 cup of coffee isn't so bad because they offer a premium experience. But what makes up a premium experience? We talk about truly meaningful engagement for your customers on today's episode. This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice