Hey, Mark here with a quick update about this evergreen interview series and my other podcast, The Podcast Accelerator (https://www.markasquith.com/listen).

The End of The Road As We Know It

Mar 28th, 2016 6m 30s

In this episode I discuss why I'm putting Excellence Expected on a hiatus. For more information, read “Why I Stopped Podcasting & 5 Lessons I Learned Along The Way“. Don't forget, the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!

How to Develop the Perfect Communication Skills to Fulfil Your Leadership Potential

Oct 19th, 2015 37m 18s

Small business owners know the importance of communication. We’re never out of reach for our clients and we’re answering calls, e-mails and social media messages almost 24/7. But when it comes to speaking to our staff, colleagues and clients in

Stop Destroying Your Current Customer Relationships

Aug 24th, 2015 32m 17s

We’ve all seen advertising campaigns from banks and telecommunications companies that advertise a whole range of benefits for new customers. Wow, it sounds like a fantastic way to bring in new customers, right? If you are already a customer, ho

Creating a Culture of Leadership with Brett Gajda

Jul 2nd, 2015 31m 39s

Company culture has changed a lot. Employees are no longer motivated by money or titles. Now, employees want to feel a sense of contribution and growth. They want to feel good about their jobs and proud of their work and contributions. They don

Hire on Passion, Not Skill with Alan Arlt

May 14th, 2015 29m 3s

Too many people in business look at potential employees’ skills rather than the person or the passion that person has for the business. Instead of playing it safe and hiring someone based on if they can do this, went to this school, achieved th

Three Ways To Motivate Your Staff for the Long Haul

May 11th, 2015 30m 36s

Being a small business owner with a staff can be challenging. The most challenging aspect is finding and retaining the right staff members by motivating them! Staff motivation at every level is changing. People want some control with their live

The Gold Within Your Current Network – Small Business Networking

May 4th, 2015 30m 41s

Putting your head down and working hard is just a fairytale. You have to tell people what you need, and you need people to help you make it to the next level. You need a strong network of critical resources to reach personal and professional go

The Gold Within Your Current Network – Small Business Networking

May 4th, 2015 30m 41s

Putting your head down and working hard is just a fairytale. You have to tell people what you need, and you need people to help you make it to the next level.You need a strong network of critical resources to reach personal and professional go

You’re Doing Employee Engagement Wrong – Really

Apr 23rd, 2015 29m 36s

Are you fired up to go to work? Do you feel like you play an active role? Or do you feel like you just go to work, do your job, and get paid? Are you engaged as an employee? If your answer is “No,” you are not alone. What helps to create an eff

You’re Doing Employee Engagement Wrong – Really

Apr 23rd, 2015 29m 36s

Finding The Right Small Business Partner for The Long Haul

Mar 26th, 2015 29m 25s

In business, you can’t do everything yourself. That’s where partners and collaborators come into play. You need people that you can trust and rely on.Also, you need to understand what and who you truly need. Your ingrained preferences and beli

Finding The Right Small Business Partner for The Long Haul

Mar 26th, 2015 29m 25s

In business, you can’t do everything yourself. That’s where partners and collaborators come into play. You need people that you can trust and rely on. Also, you need to understand what and who you truly need. Your ingrained preferences and beli

Boost Employee Morale and Small Business Profits with Tested Personnel Training Implementation

Feb 2nd, 2015 30m 39s

Do your employees enjoy going to work? Or are they bored and lack motivation? Do they do the same thing day after day? What if they had a job that was fun and exciting where they learned new skills? Employees want to do well and impress; they d

Boost Employee Morale and Small Business Profits with Tested Personnel Training Implementation

Feb 2nd, 2015 30m 39s

Never Leave Business Behind Again with Julie Broad

Jan 29th, 2015

Julie Broad’s priorities were like most college students—get a summer job that pays well to be able to go backpacking in Europe or Central America. So she got a sales job at Kimberly Clark. Eventually, she became a real estate investor/real est

Never Leave Business Behind Again with Julie Broad

Jan 29th, 2015 48m 52s

Dominate Your Niche & Burn Down Industry Barriers

Jan 22nd, 2015

Have you heard of Dropbox, Evernote, Basecamp, Trello or Highrise? These are results of the boom in the software-as-a-service movement. Software to service is attracting a lot of investment, press, and success.Bea Hatherley pioneered software-

Dominate Your Niche & Burn Down Industry Barriers

Jan 22nd, 2015 24m 28s

Developing a Low Risk Growth Plan with 5 Star Franchising

Dec 29th, 2014 37m 48s

You're in business to succeed, yet there's no question at all that the success you WILL achieve can be gained through so many different means. Today I'm joined by Alan Wilkinson, franchise expert, to discuss how franchising your business can of

Developing a Low Risk Growth Plan with 5 Star Franchising

Dec 29th, 2014 37m 48s

3 Ways You Can Strengthen Your Bench of Next Generation Leaders with Ryan Jenkins [Host of the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast]

Dec 8th, 2014 49m 57s

Do you really know how your business will look a generation from now? More importantly, do you know what the pioneers of your business will look like a generation from now; their motivations, desires, dreams, goals, values, ethics and how you c

3 Ways You Can Strengthen Your Bench of Next Generation Leaders with Ryan Jenkins [Host of the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast]

Dec 8th, 2014 49m 57s

Do you really know how your business will look a generation from now?More importantly, do you know what the pioneers of your business will look like a generation from now; their motivations, desires, dreams, goals, values, ethics and how you c

The 3 Step Roadmap to Hiring & KEEPING the BEST Talent for Your Business

Sep 15th, 2014 59m 6s

Making your business attractive to the finest talent is one of the most difficult challenges facing you as a business owner.Compounded by the lifestyle driven, passionate millennial generation becoming more and more influential in todays recru

The 3 Step Roadmap to Hiring & KEEPING the BEST Talent for Your Business

Sep 15th, 2014 59m 6s

Making your business attractive to the finest talent is one of the most difficult challenges facing you as a business owner. Compounded by the lifestyle driven, passionate millennial generation becoming more and more influential in todays recru