Home Business Mag Radio

On the home business podcast, we love business start-up stories. Our listeners love to hear profiles of other entrepreneurs. Over the years we have covered many different types of entrepreneurs: Mom Preneurs, Dad-preneurs, crypto-preneurs, zoom-preneurs. But a Gin-Preneur? We didn’t know that the drink known as Gin was still even around! But Adam Von Gootkin, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Highclere Castle Spirits, proves otherwise. Adam as carved out an impressive market niche in spirits and, in particular, the booming gin industry. Richard “Capt’n’” Henderson interviews Adam to talk about how you can breathe new start-up success into an old and stale traditional market (www.HighclereCastleGin.com) Subjects discussed in podcast include: • Adam Von Gootkin’s start-up and entrepreneur’s journey • The great grandfather who ran a Prohibition-era speakeasy on the Connecticut River! • Opportunities in the gin and spirits market that Adam targeted as an extension of existing products • Building “cache

After selling their successful supply-chain software-development business, these tech experts didn’t know what to do with their lives. But Sara Gifford and Victor Allis shared a common passion to make democracy work better. So they co-founded ActiVote, a first-of- its-kind non-partisan app, to simplify elections and empower U.S. citizens to vote. With America now sailing into the mid-term election cycle, what better subject to talk about than this App and an entrepreneur who helped develop it. Richard “Capt’n’” Henderson interviews Vote-Preneur Victor Allis, to discuss his journey developing a successful App (www.activote.net).     Subjects discussed in podcast include: • How the two entrepreneurs got together prior to co-founding ActiVote • What motivated Victor to use his tech talents to improve democracy? • How does ActiVote turn non-voters into voters? • Were investors required to create the app? • The biggest technology challenges faced in getting a workable, downloadable App • Does the App have to be

As business owners, we all know how important it is to set up our home offices for success. Our workspace plays a pivotal role for how efficient and productive we are each day. There are easy things you can do right now to de-clutter your workspace and to increase home office productivity. To help us get our offices’ better organized, Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Christina Giaquinto. She is a Professional Organizer and Brand Ambassador for Modular Closets (DIY customizable closet units that organize any space in your home). www.christinagiaquinto.com / https://www.modularclosets.com/blogs/christinas-corner Subjects discussed in podcast include: • Christina Giaquinto’s journey to becoming a de-cluttering guru and a brand ambassador • How she began working with Modular Closets • What made Modular Closets stand out for Christina • Why is having an organized and clean home office so important? • Christina’s top tips for de-cluttering a home office • Top organizing mistakes people make when setting up t

nterview with Amazon Sales Guru Lesley Hensell Whether you love Amazon or hate it, Amazon is an 800-pound Gorilla in the small business/home business arena. Just about every home-based entrepreneur will be involved in Amazon selling, one way or another. It could be a small Amazon side hustle, a related product for your core business, or a core business itself as an Amazon Seller. For example, at Home Business Magazine, we have to sell our Start-up Guide exclusively through Amazon. As with any business segment, there are critical success factors to being successful as an Amazon Seller. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Lesley Hensell, co-founder of Riverbend Consulting (www.RiverbendConsulting.com). She will help our listeners to be better sellers on Amazon. Lesley is a seasoned veteran in helping others to grow their businesses through Amazon. Subjects discussed podcast include: • Lesley Hensell’s experiences with Amazon and operating a consulting business • A brief breakdown on how to set yourself up as

Frustration! We've all felt it at some time; particularly running a home-based business. Sometimes it feels like HARD is a habit. But it doesn't have to be. Let's face it: work and business are challenging. Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path? And what can you do to break out of old habits, and start seeing things in a new way? A way that makes things easier. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Chris Westfall (www.WestfallOnline.com), who wants to help YOU Discover your own easier pathways to greater freedom and TO clarity around your business identity. Christ Westfall Is the author of a new book, EASIER, 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You. He’s here to talk about the book and a new way to approaching leadership, such as in your business. Subjects discussed podcast include: • Chris Westfall’s background as an author, business coach, speaker and consultant • Why he wrote a book called "Easier" • Can life really be easier...and, if so, how? • How did Chris go about creating the story

Interview with “Talk Business” Radio Host Erin Joy After almost three decades of advising women business leaders, Erin Joy has learned what opportunities and challenges women in business encounter. She knows what they are thinking and the best failproof practices for business success. With a knowledge base this wide, it’d be a shame not to sit down with the brightest female minds in business and share it with the world. That’s how the “Erin Joy Talks Business brand” was born; which she distributes through a radio show, an App, and YouTube. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson talks to Erin Joy (www.ErinJoy.com) about her brand and valuable business advise you can use in starting up and succeeding in a business – “Business Talk” that will help you, today! Subjects discussed podcast include: • The spark that lit the fire for the “Erin Joy Talks Business” Brand • Developing a broad reach through multiple media distribution channels • Breaking ceilings and breaking rules, revenue goals, and expectations • “Beginning stage

Interview with “The Inner Matrix” author Joey Klein Success in a home business cannot just be achieved by building and delivering a better mouse trap. Entrepreneurs are under constant pressure and stress, and that can get in the way of achieving your business goals. Having a mastery of one’s emotions under this pressure can mean the difference between a home business owner’s epic success or miserable failure. Richard “Captain” Henderson and Shelby Cara Henderson interview Joey Klein (www.TheInnerMatrix.com), author of The Inner Matrix, Leveraging the Art & Science of Personal Mastery to Create Real Life Results. Joey Klein is one of the world’s leading experts in how you can better master your emotions for increased success. Subjects discussed in podcast include: • How Joey Klein got into the world of helping people in personal mastery and development • Your Inner matrix we all possess • Mastering your Inner Matrix system starts with being aware of emotions • Levering your thoughts after gaining awarenes

Interview with Productivity Consultant Megan Sumrell Most women are finding it hard to squeeze everything into one day and feeling more overwhelmed than ever. Running a home-based business part-time can greatly increase that pressure. Are you ready to ditch that feeling of being overwhelmed, and find work Life harmony? Today’s guest, Megan Sumrell, believes that the majority of time management and productivity strategies on the market are failing women.   Richard “Captain” Henderson interviews Megan Sumrell (MeganSumrell.com), a well-known and highly sought-after productivity consultant. She can help our listeners – men or women– to better manage our tasks, planning and schedules. Subjects discussed in podcast include: • After 20+ years in the corporate IT world Megan punched out to become an entrepreneur • Gravitating into the high-demand world of time management and productivity. • Task Management - How do we get control over our to-do lists? • Using integrated planning to improve productivity • Another

The biggest reason why small businesses fail is lack of revenue. Looked at another way, the best you can ensure your small business success is to maximize your revenue. What better way to do that than to diversify your business and your income streams? And who better to talk with us about business diversification than Sara Bendrick (https://SaraBendrick.com). Richard “Captain” Henderson and Shelby Cara interview Sara Bendrick; a HGTV “Lawn & Order” star, TV host, author of Big Impact Landscaping, and – of course – a thriving small business owner. She’s a small business expert who can help us get on the right path to diversifying revenue. Subjects discussed in podcast include: • Sara Bendrick’s diverse background of reality TV, author, and thriving business owner. • What are we talking about when we use the term “Diversifying Revenue”? • Why is diversifying recurring revenue so important for any small business owner? • Ways for small businesses to leverage services they already offer, for additional reven

It’s that dreaded season of the year. It’s tax time. So what does that mean for you, as a small business owner? It’s time to get ready. The most important tax thing you can do right now is plan out what you need to do! Getting ready for tax time isn’t a big thing, it’s a lot of little things, little things that relate from one to the next. Richard “Captain” Henderson and Shelby Cara interview Barbara Weltman (https://bigideasforsmallbusiness.com), to help us get ready for tax time. Barbara Weltman is a well-known business expert and author of The Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide (https://homebusinessmag.com/home-based-business-guide). Subjects discussed in the podcast include: • Barbara Weltman intro and her book the Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide. • What key tax deadlines should we know about? • Tax strategies: Anything one can still do to reduce 2021 taxes? • Is taking a home office deduction an audit red flag? • Should I do my own return or use an accountant tax pro? • Any advice on getting “your bo

Interview with Greg Berry Founder/CEO of Municibid Did you know that most municipalities and government agencies auction off big ticket surplus items that are no longer needed or in service? Business owners can benefit from buying vehicles, heavy equipment and other big items they need through government auctions. Government auctions can also open up a lucrative side business buying and selling auction items.  Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Greg Berry, the CEO and founder of Municibid, the go-to online marketplace for government auctions. Learn about the fascinating world of government auctions. Subjects discussed in the podcast include:  • Greg Berry’s journey into his online auction business Municibid • The basic fundamentals of a government auction • How can business owners benefit from government auctions?   • Benefits of buying vehicles and equipment from government auctions versus from dealerships and online seller platforms like Craigslist? • How government auctions can be a business opportunit

Interview with Author and Sales Training Guru Tom Stanfill. The number of customers who would rather talk to a bot or do a Google search than talk to a seller has more than doubled in the past three years. That explains why – even with all the advances in sales enablement tools – the number of sellers “hitting their quotas” continues to decline. Traditional approaches to selling are backfiring on the growing population of “unreceptive” deciion makers. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Tom Stanfill, who has a surprisingly simple solution: Shift the focus from crafting the perfect message to creating receptivity. Tom Stanfill is CEO of ASLAN Training and author of unReceptive: A Better Way to Sell, Lead & Influence (UnreceptiveBook.com). He’s shifting the entire art of selling to lasting relationships; that could help set you up for long-term sales success. Subjects discussed in podcast include: What made Tom Stanhill want to tackle writing his book unReceptive: A Better Way to Sell, Lead & Influe

Are you feeling a little “down” today or need more motivation? Maybe it’s time to look no further than your own home office. Yes, your home workspace could be the source of flagging motivation. Simple and inexpensive upgrades and changes to your home office could make all the difference. When it comes to the home office, we too often consider its layout, furnishings or location for ways to improve it. Jeanelle Ditto working with a client at her interior design office.[/caption] Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Shelby Cara interview Jeanelle Ditto, who recommends instead that you should start with easy-to-do “Spruce Ups” to greatly improve your daily home office experience. Jeanelle is owner of Blush Interior Designs (blushinteriordesigns.com). Subjects discussed in podcast include: Surrounding yourself with positive energy When making changes to interior surroundings - “First Impressions Matter” Home office updates that are inexpensive Simple and cheaper office furnishings and cabinetry ideas that can “spru

Interview with Business & Life Coach Bill Goodwin We’ve all heard the term – no pain, no gain. Every small business owner struggles through difficult times and situations. It’s part of the process of succeeding as an entrepreneur. The truth about pain is that No one likes difficult times - but we can choose to embrace the lessons we learn from pain. Done successfully, conquering your painful situations can even help your business achieve greater success. Who better to help us triumph from pain than Bill Goodwin, owner and operator of Priority Living of Minnesota? Richard and Shelby interview Bill Goodwin, who helps business owners and others achieve higher levels of performance and greater satisfaction in their personal lives. Subjects discussed in podcast include: Bill Goodwin’s successful consulting business with Priority Living Stressors and how these can be catalysts for growth How does one have a positive life stance? As business owners, how do we embrace the value of pain? How can we then make goo

Interview with Digital Transformer and CEO Ray Blakney Nowadays, the world we live in is ever-more online. People are constantly scrolling down their social media feeds on their smartphones, buying products at ecommerce websites, launching fully virtual businesses… what does this all mean? Well, one thing this trend points to is the need for businesses to prioritize digital transformation. Just ask Ray Blakney, CEO and co-founder of the Live Lingua online language school (www.LiveLingua.com). Digital transformations don’t “just happen.” You need to take key steps to successfully make a digital paradigm shift. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Shelby Cara interview Ray Blakney, to learn more about his true digital transformation success story. Learn from his digital lessons. Subjects discussed in podcast include: • Ray Blakney’s business “Live Lingua” • Competitive advantages: What sets Live Lingua apart from other online language learning platforms? • How did his business stem from digital transformation? • Tip

Pushed upward by increased bandwidth, smarter smart phones, new ideas about work, and even workplace shakeups from Covid, we are in a home-based revolution. Every year brings an increasing number of people working from home and operating home-based businesses. Balanced right, you can create multiple income streams from your home and still have time for what matters most in your life. So, who better to comment on this explosion than Martha Krejci, author of the new book “The Home-Based Revolution”? Martha Krejci (https://WithMartha.com) is a self-described “high-vibin’ mama,” a wife, life coach, business coach and growth strategist, and social media marketing powerhouse who is taking the internet by storm. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Martha Krejci, who shares her perspectives on how you can build greater home-based business success. Special Tool: http://marthaekrejci.com/tool Subjects discussed in podcast include: • How did Martha Krejci come up with the term “high-vibin’ Mama”? • How did she know t

Too many business owners think that achieving financial success must be the ultimate goal in their entrepreneurial journey. However, one CEO and entrepreneur is on a personal mission to change the conversation in the business world, moving away from the pursuit of success, to focusing on fulfillment instead. Christan Hiscock is the CEO and co-founder of Kardia (https://HelloKardia.com), which offers what he terms “heart-centered” financial services to help people reach their goals. Christan is also a leader of 14 thriving businesses across a range of industries. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Christan Hiscock, who shares advise that will help any home-based entrepreneur to achieve greater success through achieving greater fulfillment. Subjects discussed in this podcast include: What is Christan Hiscock and Kardia all about? The spark that started it all with Christan and his multiple businesses Why is Christan adamant about practicing his “heart-centered” business practices? Why does Christan believe

Have you always wanted to be a new business owner, but are scared of the risk? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a business opportunity that was already pre-packaged and proven to be successful? Well, there is one! And these businesses have been around forever. They are call Business Franchises, and number in the hundreds of thousands! You can be your own boss and greatly reduce start-up risk by becoming a franchise owner. Richard “Cap’t” Henderson and Shelby Cara interview Neel Parekh, to talk about how business franchising is all the rage. The number of franchises that can be operated home-based are also growing. Neel Parekh is the founder & CEO of MaidThis (https://MaidThisFranchise.com), one of the top-rated national cleaning franchises for individuals. Subjects discussed in the podcast include: What inspired Neel to found MaidThis? What does he believe sets MaidThis apart from other cleaning businesses? Benefits of becoming a franchise owner versus launching a whole new business or company Evaluati

Many of today’s home-based entrepreneurs put so much of their time and effort into building and maintaining their company that they overlook one crucial business detail: the actual office space they work in. Added to that, with the pandemic driving many employees—some for the first time—to a work-from-home situation, there are many households with more than one person working from home; creating more need for workspace in the home than ever before. This all begs the question: “How can your home office space increase your productivity and actually allow you to work better?” To answer this, Richard “Cap’t” Henderson interviews Dave Adams, Vice President at BDI (https://Bdiusa.com), a leading manufacturer of contemporary, design-focused furniture for home office and entertainment spaces. Episode Sponsor: Pipeline Paychecks * http://PipelinePaychecks.com Items discussed in podcast include: How Dave Adams developed his passion for office organization Why has a home office become more important than ever? What are

Have you ever dreamed about partnering with the right team and building a break-out company in the fast-changing tech industry? Elyse Dickerson has done just that. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eosera Inc. (https://eosera.com), a Dallas Fort Worth-based majority woman-owned biotech company. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews Elyse, who shares her unique experience as a female entrepreneur in biotech, and Eosera’s unique and impressive growth story! Eosera is ranked no. 753 on Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies and has achieved Three-Year Revenue Growth over 650 percent! Elyse Dickerson also shares advise on penetrating the huge retail store distribution channel, as she has gotten Eosera’s ear care product line into over 13,000 stores. Subscribe to Home Business TV (https://tinyurl.com/ya4vs6qe). Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide (https://homebusinessmag.com/home-based-business-start-up-guide); Episode Sponsor: Crown Equity Group * https://CrownCapitalFunding.com Subjec