If you're an entrepreneur, you've probably asked yourself "how do I know when I can afford to hire someone?" After you listen to this episode, you'll know exactly what the answer is for your business...listen now!

Strong Entrepreneurs Build Strong Families!

Nov 18th, 2021 12m 38s

It takes a special person to support their family through entrepreneurship. When you listen to this episode, you are going to find how much impact it really makes!

Doing it all yourself is a losing strategy

Nov 11th, 2021 16m 1s

You probably know that successful businesses are a marathon not a sprint, right? After you listen to this episode you will learn how to level up from the short term DIY mentality!

This one habit could CRUSH your business growth!

Nov 4th, 2021 13m 24s

If you're like most business owners, multitasking is a natural thing. But you may not realize yet how much this habit is actually costing you. After you listen you'll know why!

Do you run your business or does your business run YOU?

Oct 28th, 2021 19m 43s

If you're like most entrepreneurs, you probably started your business to have freedom, impact, and income. And as you know, that freedom can quickly disappear as you get pulled into putting out fires, wearing all the hats, and more. After you l

4 Steps to Hiring A-Players in Your Business

Oct 21st, 2021 12m 22s

If you're someone ready to take your business to the next level, this episode is for you! You probably know that great businesses are built by great teams. You will discover 4 simple steps to hiring your BEST team after you listen!

Waiting to Hire is Costing You Money

Oct 15th, 2021 18m 8s

If your like most entrepreneurs, you may have thought "I'll hire someone when I have more revenue." But when you listen to this episode, you will realize that is exactly what's keeping you stuck!

There's Nothing Small About YOUR Business!

Oct 7th, 2021 14m 22s

When you listen to this episode, you will realize how one simple word can impact how you see your business. The more you understand this concept, the higher you can take your own business!

Adapt, Adjust, & Thrive: Patrick Patino of Patino Law

Apr 21st, 2021 25m 44s

Starting a small business can be tough, but starting in a pandemic can be almost impossible...until you adapt and thrive! Patrick Patino was forced out of his corporate gig and into entrepreneurship in 30 days. Listen to discover how he found w

Get out of "Busy" and Get into Your Business: Kelly Spurgeon CEO/Founder of Zeal

Apr 12th, 2021 26m 20s

Life gets busy...and it gets especially busy when running a small business! In today's start-up series episode, Kelly Spurgeon CEO/Founder of Zeal tells us her story of how she went from corporate to start-up during a pandemic! If you enjoy sma

Start with Your Exit

Nov 19th, 2020 26m 15s

You probably have heard before that the golden rule in business is to “begin with the end in mind.” And if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you already know that before you can achieve huge results, you must understand the steps needed to get th

Hiring Your Best Employees

Nov 6th, 2020 27m 21s

When building a successful business, finding great employees can make or break your company. Today Mike Zeigle from Careerlink brings us proven ways to help your business find and hire the best staff possible! Mike’s many years of experience wi

Honoring Ryker

Oct 30th, 2020 20m 1s

There’s a lot of chaos in the world today. There’s more division than ever before. If you’re tired of all the negativity and suffering you see on the news and online, take a few minutes to watch this video. Tara Bowne shares a deeply personal

New Baby, New Biz, No Problem!

Oct 27th, 2020 19m 34s

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with your business? Trying to juggle home, work, and personal life all at once? Well, today we speak with Jenny Alford of Davis & Co Designs, who had a new born baby, started a business, AND navigated the impact of

Is Starting a Biz Safer than Your 9-5?

Oct 15th, 2020 5m 21s

This one is for the dreamers, the doers, the entrepreneurs...who have not started yet.Or maybe you’ve started your business but you’re questioning if you made the right move. Or maybe you’ve been at this start-up game for a while and you’re jus

Risk, Reward, & Donuts!

Oct 13th, 2020 24m 5s

Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Today we hear an amazing story of risk, reward and, most importantly, donuts as part of our “IDEAL Start-Up Series!” Elizabeth Pooley, founder of Square Donut in Omaha, is our guest and she tells us

The True Cost of Hiring an Employee

Oct 8th, 2020 8m 43s

One of the biggest mistakes people make in business is not fully understanding their numbers before hiring an employee. Hiring without knowing the true costs is like buying a new car without checking the sticker price! If you’re someone who is

Do You Need a Registered Agent to start your business?

Oct 6th, 2020 22m 19s

If you are starting a new business, one of the hardest things to navigate is the paperwork needed with your state. Where do you start? Do you need a registered agent? Can I file all the paperwork myself? We discuss these questions and more with

Small Business Means Big Impact

Oct 1st, 2020 4m 23s

Small business makes a big impact in our communities. In fact, small businesses are responsible for creating millions of jobs and provide income for families all over the world. By supporting local businesses, we help improve our economy a

IDEAL Start-Up Series: Christen Scofield Owner The Bright Side of Happy

Sep 29th, 2020 31m 5s

We are featuring new businesses to support in our "IDEAL Start-Up Series!" Today we speak with Christen Scofield from the Bright Side of Happy! Christen tells her start-up story of juggling health, family, and a new business through the challen

Early PPP Forgiveness, More Grant info, &; Free Marketing Tools

Jul 2nd, 2020 27m 38s

Additional guidance was provided on a common PPP question about early forgiveness last week. We discuss how this impacts your loan along with additional grant opportunities that are available. We also cover some free marketing tools provided by

EZ PPP Application, Possible 2nd Round of PPP Money, & More

Jun 25th, 2020 36m 24s

Another week brings more changes to the PPP program. This week the SBA released a new simplified forgiveness application so we cover the details during this call. In addition, a common question has been "what do I do when PPP funds run out?" We

PPP Updates & Nebraska Stabilization Grant Money

Jun 15th, 2020 39m 26s

The PPP forgiveness process has changed once again. Luckily the changes are not as dramatic as last week, however there are things to note as you use the funds. Also, the state of Nebraska announced a new grant program offering up to $12K for b

Positive Changes to PPP & One Big Landmine to Avoid

Jun 8th, 2020 33m 12s

The PPP Flexibility Act significantly changed the PPP loan forgiveness process. Most of the changes are postiive and will help business owners achieve full forgiveness. However, there are a few landmines to watch out for with the new law. We di

PPP Loan Forgiveness & Potential Changes to the Program

Jun 3rd, 2020 53m 47s

New guidance was issued regarding the PPP Loan forgiveness process. Today we cover the important aspects of the application along with potential changes that can impact how the funds are used. Listen now for the latest update!