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My grandfather and father ingrained in me – learn from the mistakes of others so avoid stress, cash issues, and other horrors with your business. Today, Chris Lee shares what NOT to do when growing and selling a company. He has been through the wringer…and he has volunteered to tell you his story – lessons learned and what to do when growing and selling a company. Pay attention and learn from his mistakes! Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you become uncopyable? My guest, Steve Miller and his smokin hot wife Kay, according to Steve, have become synonymous with the brand uncopyable…and the color orange. Steve and Kay just released a new book, Uncopyable YOU: Create a Personal Brand That Gets People to Know You, Like You, Trust You, and REMEMBER You! Steve tells you how being uncopyable can help you generate more sales. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Most contractors and small business owners use bank financing. A requirement is almost always a personal guarantee of the loans. There is a financing method where you don’t have to personally guarantee the loans. Brian Trask tells you how. To book an appointment with Brian go to jgalt.io/btrask Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Lead generation numbers are trending down – both for Big Box In-Store generated leads and traditional advertising methods. And, today’s millenials and Gen Z shop differently than other generations. So, how do you attract and get today’s millenials and Gen Zers to pay attention. Daniel Bezden gives you the answers to these questions and more. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How can your business be found on Google? You need to master the Google Map Pack. My guest, Brittany Murphy explains what it is, the four critical elements to be found in the map pack…and two diet pills you can take to achieve this. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

In this second summer podcast, I discuss the six dumbest “when it’s busy” mistakes that I’ve seen so that you can avoid them. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

It’s hot! Don’t get complacent because cash flow is plentiful. I discuss five easy to forget actions you must take to protect your cash this summer. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

My best wishes for a happy and prosperous July 4 th – and planning for the summer Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

If you want to increase air flow by as much as 30%, increase revenues, and have a product that can be sold in slower seasons, join Dave McIntosh as he explains how Duct Saddles can help you achieve these results. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you define success? This is a deep and often ignored question. Join Ed Zarecki, coach and host of the popular podcast, Elevate your Business, as he answers this question and much more. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What should your business be spending on software? Are you spending too much? Too little? More important, what should you expect the software to do? And most important, will it help you operate your business more profitably? My guest, Weston Zimmerman, Co-founder and CEO of SynkedUp answers these questions and more. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What happen if you “Just added a Zero” to your revenues? Or better yet, added that “Zero” to your profits. Before you say “That’s impossible”, think about ways it could be done…and more important, what impact it would have on your business. Chad Jenkins is famous for helping business owners “just add a zero”… and you can check out his book of the same name. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Are you one of the estimated 91% of all people in the construction industry who feel overwhelmed? Obviously you’re not alone. My guest, Michael Pink, CEO of Smart PM, will give you some suggestions to decrease your feelings of overwhelm and increase your productivity. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How much time do you waste on the WRONG prospects? What if you could get the right prospects most of the time rather than get frustrated with someone who couldn’t buy? Join Tom Reber, who has helped contractors generate hundreds of millions of dollars. Tom will give you some of the essential skills to identify and attract the right prospects, eliminate wasted time, and maximize your sales efforts. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Fact: According to Fed survey, the average homeowner has less than $5,000 in savings. How can this homeowner afford a new HVAC system, a new water heater, or any home repair? The answer: Financing. Joel Cannon, SVP for Consumer Home Improvement Lending Sales and Marketing for Enerbank, a Regions Company gives you some financing do’s and don’ts. The goal is to increase your sales with easy to use financing. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

“If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.” If you believe, or worse, live this statement be prepared for frustration and slow, if any, growth in revenue or profitability. What’s the answer? Sometimes the answer is outsourcing. Nolan Bradbury discusses why outsourcing is important when it is done right. It can help you scale to the next level. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this second part of this two part series, Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success. Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What does it take for your business to experience great success? In this two part series Less O’Hara gives you the twelve steps to great business success. Les has implemented these steps in his own businesses – helping them grow from a $600,000 venture into a thriving $6 million enterprise. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Recruitment and retention…how do you find and keep great employees? Indeed doesn’t work well for most. And, many owners complain that there are no good people to be found…at least no good people. Yet, many of my clients have waiting lists of potential employees who want to work at those companies. Matt Dibara, founder of Contractor Consultants has revolutionized the recruitment and retention processes. He answers these questions and more. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Do you really know what your employees are doing with YOUR money? What they are spending it on? How can you achieve freedom with expense control? How can you trust your employees with your credit cards? Daniel Simon gives you the answer to these questions. He also explains the three things your employees are using your fuel cards for…that aren’t fuel. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147