business – How I Built It

Why Now is a Good Time to Build a SaaS with Jason Meller

May 10, 2021March 27, 2023

If you’ve ever worked for a bigger company, you know that it’s easy to get bogged down by software and other restrictions in the name of security. Heck, I was once told I couldn’t work off-site because of it, and we had a VPN! Well, Jason Meller was sick of that and he suspected others were too, so he started Kolide. We talk all about what inspired him to take the leap and start a company, how he and his team built the software, and the honest security manifesto! In Build Something More, we talk about cybersecurity and fear mongering.

How to Win Virtual Pitches with Alex Price

January 25, 2021March 27, 2023

The global pandemic has forced a lot of businesses to change their processes and practices. One major drawback of not being able to meet in person is when we pitch new clients or customers, it has to be done digitally. That is a big change from being in the same room as you and your potential clients. Luckily Alex Price, owner of the 93digital WordPress agency, has some great tips for us.

What to Focus on in a Recession with Brad Morrison

June 9, 2020March 28, 2023

With everything happening during the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession, it’s easy to panic, cut costs, and coast until this all blows over. But that can kill your business. Instead we need to adapt, and in today’s episode, Brad Morrison tells us what his agency is doing to work through what will be a seemingly tough economy. We talk about our experiences with the last recession, what’s different, and what you can do to adapt.

3 Tips for Pivoting Because of COVID-19

May 19, 2020March 28, 2023

We’re in the thick of COVID-19 and I wanted to reach out to some businesses and see what they were doing differently. Here are some tips to help you too.

Grow Your Business with a Mastermind

May 12, 2020March 28, 2023

Let me just tell you right off the bat: my business has grown from my mastermind group. And Ken Wallace…well he really knows what he’s talking about. If you need some extra business support (especially now), you’re not alone. In fact, Ken has bet his own business on it. In this episode, you’ll learn what…

The Importance of Niching Down, Part 2 with Sara Dunn

April 7, 2020March 28, 2023

Sara Dunn is one of my favorite people to talk to, and for good reason. She’s fun, honest, and has a lot of great insight! Today we’re following up on episode 69, where we talked about her starting to niche down. Now, 2 years and nearly 100 episodes later, she’s fully into her niche business. We talk about making some tough decisions, and how to stay motivated. I truly think this is something every freelancer and small business owner should hear!

Optimizing Your Time While Running a Business with Erin Flynn

March 10, 2020March 28, 2023

Erin Flynn is one of my favorite people to talk to. We are in a Master Mind group together and her insight and approach is always appreciated. Today, we’re talking about how she’s managed to build a business around literally working 2-4 hours a day. Recently she tweeted that she worked 1/4 the “normal job”…

Using ConvertKit to Drive Business

March 3, 2020March 28, 2023

Last week, you heard from Angel Marie about the importance of building your list, and how you can use ConvertKit to do it. Today, I decided to pull back the curtain and tell you exactly how I use ConvertKit.

Build Your List Using ConvertKit with Angel Marie

February 25, 2020March 28, 2023

I’m so excited to be talking to Angel Marie, the Creator Educator over at ConvertKit this week. And we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: building your list. I’ve become a huge proponent of this over the last couple of years, and the contributing factors have been this podcast, my move into products, and…