Home Business Mag Radio

Interview with Christy Wilson Delk Author of Adventures in Franchise Ownership Have you ever thought of owning your own franchise? And who better to talk about franchising than Christy Wilson Delk, who after being hit by corporate downsizing and family concerns – took the leap into business ownership! Christy is a successful 15-year franchisor who gained a lot of wisdom through two recessions, three hurricanes, two expansions, one divorce, and numerous employees. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Christy Delk to discuss her new book Adventures in Franchise Ownership (www.ChristyWilsonDelk.com), and shares great insights on succeeding as a franchise owner. Sponsor: Downline Builders Network (www.MailPostcardsFromHome.com) * Subjects discussed in Podcast include: When is a good time to start a franchise business?How someone knows if franchising is the right fit for themSome of the bigger challenges Christy faced as a franchise business owner4 Pillars that are paramount to building your f

Interview with Wealth Adviser Brian Parker When Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ high-profile divorce went public earlier this year, it wasn’t the divorce itself that made headlines, but the question of what happens to his empire? While the home business owner doesn’t have much in common with the world’s richest man, the steps and strategies Bezos took to navigate his own divorce are not all that different than what all business owners should do. In a home business, both spouses have likely worked hard to build the business, and you don’t want it to suffer during a stressful and complicated divorce. To help our listeners navigate when there’s “trouble in paradise”, Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Brian Parker, a co-founder of EP Wealth Advisors (www.EPWealth.com). Subjects discussed in Podcast include: What’s the first thing a business owner facing divorce should do?What issues complicate divorce the most in business? Double-dipping? Lack of prenuptial agreement?What should a business owner do

Interview with Dave's Sweet Tooth CEO Andrew Chmielewski We love start-up stories on the Home Business Podcast, and Andrew Chmielewski combines family, something you love and entrepreneurial opportunity. Dave’s Sweet Tooth was started by a retired Detroit firefighter who perfected his candy making skills providing toffee for his firehouse. Dave’s son, Andrew, recognized a perfect start-up storm, that these homemade heavenly treats could break out of the firehouse and be shared with the world. Dave’s Sweet Tooth (www.DavesSweetTooth.com) is now one of the leading toffee brands in the world. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Andrew Chmielewski’s on his journey to market dominance, that offers our listeners great start up advice. Subjects discussed in Podcast include: What makes Dave's Sweet Tooth so tasty and addictive?Recognizing changes in consumer trends that will impact how to launch and distribute a productThe bigger challenges Andrew faced in launching a product that already had la

Interview with Michelle Tillis Lederman Author of The Connector's Advantage Is being introverted holding you back in networking? Are you networking but all that effort is not translating into results? Do others get ahead of you in business even though you are just as smart? Are you trying to grow your business through networking and these efforts are floundering? Or, do you have great ideas but no one seems to be listening to them? If you answered YES to any of these questions, our podcast guest is here to help! Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Michelle Tillis Lederman (www.MichelleTillisLederman.com), who is author of the new book, The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact. Subjects discussed in the Tanya Sam Podcast include: The seven levels of the networking ConnectorMindsets that set successful Connectors apartThe most common mistakes people make when it comes to networking and connectingOne thing you can do right now to become a better ConnectorIs it

Interview with Wealth Creation Expert Rebecca Hulse Money is a funny thing; we all think it will make us happy - or happier at least. But so many of us simultaneously see money as the enemy. How many times do we hear people refer to money as ‘the root of all evil.’? Strong societal taboos around money can hurt a home-based business owner. Today’s podcast guest believes that changing your attitude about wealth can improve an entrepreneurs’ chances of gaining wealth, over the long run. A better financial attitude - keyed to generating more business profits - can strengthen your financial resilience. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Rebecca Hulse (www.RebeccaHulse.com), a Wealth Creators Anonymous facilitator who travels the world helping others realize their financial dreams. Subjects discussed in the Tanya Sam Podcast include: Rebrecca Hulse’s journey to becoming a Wealth Creators Anonymous facilitator and author and speaker, at such a young ageTaboos around money that keep people and

Interview with Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Tanya Sam Can you be both a reality TV Star and thrive in the Tech start-up world? Tanya Sam says YES? Tanya Sam has been steadily stamping out a name for herself as one of the newest stars of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, airing on Bravo TV. Tanya got her start working as a nurse in Oncology, pursuing her passion to help those in need. From there, Tanya began craving the excitement of the tech startup world. Tanya partnered up with her fiance, tech mogul Paul Judge, to start her journey as an entrepreneur, passionately working with female and minority-owned startups. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Tanya Sam (www.TanyaSam.com), who shares a wealth of wisdom and advise with our listeners. Subjects discussed in the Tanya Sam Podcast include: What it’s like starring on The Real Housewives of AtlantaHow being an entrepreneur helps Tanya Sam to manage the dynamic and demanding world of reality TVLeading the technology and venture capital f

Interview with Wee Blessing Founder Alicia Werle  On the home business podcast, we love exciting start-up stories. And our guest Alicia Werle checks that box! She has an especially inspiring Mom-Preneur story, creating a fashion brand from the ground up, while being a busy mom raising two children. And in today’s fast-paced world, providing “little blessings” has proven a successful business model for this Mom-Preneur. Alicia Werle has built a cutting-edge online business – Wee Blessing (WeeBlessing.com) - that is the first and only subscription styling service for the entire family. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Alicia Werle, who shares great advice that you can apply in your own business start-up or growth journey.  Subjects discussed in podcast include: The Wee Blessing fashion styling subscription serviceThe creative spark in Alicia Werle’s start-up journeyChallenges in launching an online business while raising two childrenOvercoming cash flow challenges as she built her busin

Interview with OnlineMedEd CEO Jamie Fitch  You are building your home-based start-up, and you’re finding success. You need help. So you say to yourself – “If you build it - they will come”…well, not always. The startup you have is making breakthroughs and is poised for growth. You need talent. You may not be ready for putting an employee on the payroll, but you have many other options such as bringing in a freelancer, independent contractor or junior partner. Whatever these business support options, you’ll still need to compete for A+ talent, in a hiring market that is growing tougher each day. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interviews CEO entrepreneur, Jamie Fitch, on cracking the code to compete for A+ talent; which he has done with his highly successful health care start-up, OnlineMedEd (www.OnlineMedEd.com). Subjects discussed in podcast include: How do you promote upfront higher and honest pay or other compensation?Fostering a strong business culture and work environment that will attract A+ talentHow to ma

Interview with Tom Hubler Author of The Soul of Family Business Running a home business should be like baseball. Before each game the managers and umpires get together at home plate to review ground rules. They do this to prevent a dispute in the frenzy of the game on what is fair and what is foul. It is not unusual for people in a home business to start playing their game of business without setting ground rules or neglecting them. This can get tricky, as a higher proportion of home businesses employ family members. Boundaries between family and business get blurred. And when someone feels boundaries have been crossed, family relationships suffer. A balance between business and family activities is required. To help us “play ball,” Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Tom Hubler, author of The Soul of Family Business: A Practical Guide to Family Business Success and a Loving Family. Sponsor: Subjects discussed in podcast include: The most important aspect of running a family-owned busine

Interview with Abdo Riani Owner of StartUpCircle.co n the world of small business, we like to use the term “boot-strapping” in looking for ways to leverage what’s already out there, to build your biz. One avenue that most home-based entrepreneurs never think of are the wide variety of online events, as almost anyone can host an event. Yes, with the right know how and savvy, you can leverage online events to build authority, make connections and boost your sales. To boot-strap online events you’ll need to develop online partnerships with the right entrepreneurs, connected to the right events. Online events also require the right infrastructure and web presentations that invites your target audience to connect. You’ll also want to leverage paying clients from event partnerships. To help us leverage online events, “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Abdo Riani, an online events expert and owner of STARTUPCIRCLE.CO. Subjects discussed in podcast include: Overview of online eventsWebsite and technica

For too many small businesses, there simply is a lack of courage to take risks. And too often, the opposite is true, where it’s assumed it’s better for the entrepreneur to play it safe. This is the reality for too many home-based business owners, who, without even knowing it, embrace a fear-based culture. But what happens if you decide that low-risk status quo is not enough? What potential can you unlock in your business? What would the future of your business look like with a calculated infusion of courage? “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview leadership expert Ryan Berman, author of Return on Courage and Founder of Courageous (www.couragebrands.com). Ryan believes that, in today’s competitive market, embracing courage can be your ultimate X Factor, your competitive edge. Subjects discussed include: 80% of start-ups fail - What does this have to do with lack of courage?What kind of risks should business owners be willing to take?The term “return on courage” and determining your own “Courage Bran

Interview with Samuel Dinnar Co-author of Entrepreneurial Negotiation Eighty to ninety percent of all start-ups will fail. While there are many reasons for this, one of the biggest problems new ventures face are poor negotiation skills. According to Samuel Dinnar, a Harvard instructor and business mediator, the single biggest threat to entrepreneurial success is an inability to handle the negotiations that arise in the evolution of a start-up. “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Samuel Dinnar (www.EntrepreneurialNegotiation.com), on how Home-based entrepreneurs must be able to prevent, detect, and respond to potential negotiation mistakes in each of their interactions. In his new book, ENTREPRENEURIAL NEGOTIATION: Understanding and Managing The Relationships That Determine Your Entrepreneurial Success, Dinnar points to the mix of emotion, uncertainty, complexity, and relationships that makes entrepreneurial negotiation so difficult. Subjects include: Why the ability to negotiate is crucial in gr

As a home-based entrepreneur, you are a leader. Even if you may not have direct employees, you are still leading a small army of contractors, vendors, partners, family members, customers and more. So how do we unlock the secrets to becoming a successful and effective leader in today’s fast-paced world? Our esteemed podcast guest today talks that Change is so rapid that leaders must do much more than stay the course to be successful. John Maxell says that if leaders are not nimble and ready to adapt, they won’t survive.” To help with that survival, “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview John Maxwell, who discusses his new book Leadership: 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace. John Maxwell has sold more than 30 million books in 50 languages; and has been identified as the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. Magazines. Subjects discussed in podcast include: Why John Maxwell decided it was time to write this particular leadershiop book?How “Leadershift

Interview with Priyanka Prakash with Fundera Millennials and Business are a Hot topic in Home Business. However, rates of Millennial entrepreneurship are relatively low among millennials compared to their predecessors. Financial barriers to entry are holding many millennials back, including higher levels of student loan debt and higher retirement, housing, and healthcare expenses than previous generations faced. These barriers are pushing too many millennials to turn to full-time employment. But what about millennials who want to become entrepreneurs? To help us to review Millennial financials - and break through financial barriers - “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Priyanka Prakash with Fundera. She has been featured in Inc, CNBC, Fit Small Business and is an attorney. Subjects discussed in podcast include: Why there are fewer millennial entrepreneurs than older generations?Millennial business performance that is highly competitiveHow millennial entrepreneurs compare to older generations whe

Interview with Stacia Pierce Founder & CEO of LifeCoach2Women The new year can be a crazy time in workplaces and businesses. But it’s the best time of the year to think about your career or business resolutions; and maybe embrace a Female Makeover to achieve those business goals? Upgrading your business goals can greatly improve your success and profitability in 2019. To explore a female makeover, Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Dr. Stacia Pierce, an award-winning celebrity Life Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder/CEO of LifeCoach2Women (www.lifecoach2women.com). * www.BeginLivingDebtFree.com Subjects discussed in podcast include: What are some of the best ways to set your career or business goals in the new year, and how can we stick to them?Identifying new business goals that will help with growthManifesting business or career goals - What is the best way to do that in your day to day life?How you can realize your value in the workplace and effectively communicate that whe

Interview with Company of One Author Paul Jarvis Bigger is not always better. Rather than blindly chasing growth, have you thought instead of defining business success on different terms? Rather than mega start-up success, perhaps you should work to make your business better, not bigger. With this change in mindset on business growth, many entrepreneurs are prioritizing a rich life over riches. These new class of business owners are fostering a unique breed of business that starts small and stays small. These entrepreneurs are, in a phrase – A “Company of One.” And this class of micro-businesses requires a unique set of skills and competencies, different than for larger home-based businesses. To help us become an “Army of One,” Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Paul Jarvis, author of the appropriately named book Company of One - Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business. Subjects discussed in podcast include: A good fit - traits of successful micro business operationsThe min

Interview with Author & Gig Economy Guru Marcos Jacober The Gig Economy continues to grow and expand, as one of the dominant sectors of Home Business. Millions of home-based entrepreneurs work in the Gig Economy of freelancers and independent contractors. But the Gig economy is also changing under the influence of powerful trends that will impact Gig Workers in 2019. These trends will open up new opportunities in 2019; but will also make it more difficult for many Gig Workers who don’t understand the bow wave that’s coming. To help us straighten up our Gig Line, Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Marcos Jacober, CEO, international speaker and teacher (www.marcosjacober.com). He is also author of Eat This Mr. President! How a Brazilian Immigrant Went from Truck Driver to Millionaire in 4 Years. Subscribe to Home Business TV (https://tinyurl.com/ya4vs6qe). Subjects discussed in podcast include: Brief review of the Gig economy, what it is, and who works in the Gig economyTrends coming

Interview with GET READY! Author Tony Steuer Let’s pretend an emergency just hit, such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, terrorist attack or perhaps even an alien invasion. If you were given five minutes to get out of your house in an emergency, what would you do? Will you be ready? And will you have critical financial information to keep your business safe and operating? More and more these days, natural disasters can displace you and your loved ones in a matter of minutes. This kind of displacement can be even more acute for a business run out of the home. To mitigate this risk, you need an emergency action list to guide you in what to do in a crisis situation; so you don’t have to waste a moment thinking things through when you have no time. To get our businesses ready for the next emergency, Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Tony Steuer, author of GET READY! A Step-by-Step Planner for Maintaining Your Financial First-Aid Kit. Subjects discussed in podcast include: Differences be

Interview with Attorney Paige Mills on Trademarking You’re developing a new product or service, and your business is taking off. But you may be ignoring a key part of your business. Yes, that part is trademarking. Without even knowing it, you could have key designs or phrases that need trademark protections. The world of trademarking is tricky, such as trademark rights arising out of use, or how others can steal your trademark rights. But trademarking is not that complicated, and with a little time and work you’ll be on your way to trademark protections. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Paige Mills, who helps us navigate the complexity of trademarking today. Paige has has extensive litigation experience in complex intellectual property and technology matters. Subscribe to Home Business TV (https://tinyurl.com/ya4vs6qe). Subjects discussed in podcast include: Differences between copyrights and trademarksBrief overview of process for obtaining a copyright or trademarkWhen a business own

Interview with "Mr. Mentorvator" Brian Marcel Author of Raise the Bar, Change the Game Every year, the world of home business becomes more international as boundaries and barriers break down. But this opens up challenges of working with new cultures, of being able to work online with other people around the world. human interactions! Working with another culture, even if it’s just through emails, phone calls and videos, will challenge a home-based entrepreneur to get out of his or her comfort zone. You’ll need sensitivity tools and competencies that are common to succeeding with any cultural group across the world, whatever the product or service you sell. You’ll also need to spot trends – often technological - that might appeal to a particular cultural group. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Brian Marcel, an international business leader and author of Raise the Bar, Change the Game (www.brianmarcel.net). Better navigate international biz with other cultures. Subjects discussed includ