Episode 150: This is the end of the Build a Better Business podcast. In this final episode, I am going to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly of my journey as a podcast host and what it was like to start this podcast, attempt to grow it, and finally to decide to end the podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Please subscribe to the Daily Grind Business Podcast with Colin Morgan:https://www.dailygrindpodcast.com/

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Autopsy of a Podcast – The Series Finale

Episode 149: Season 3 is coming to an end and I thought it would be fun to listen to some highlights from the last 50 episodes. Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. 2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

Highlights from Season 3

Episode 148: There are several common things that business owners do that create problems when you are trying to sell your business. To help us avoid those common mistakes I would like to introduce David Barnett. David is a business coach who helps business owners buy and sell a business. To learn more about David go to DavidCBarnett.com. Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. 2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

How to Avoid 4 Common Mistakes with David Barnett

Episode 147: Business owners typically are very motivated and get a lot done. But there is a difference between being busy and being truly productive. In this episode, I want to introduce you to Mister Productivity, Mark Struczewski. Mark explains the 5 things that are robbing you of your time and making you less productive. To learn more about Mark go to MisterProductivity.com.Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.  2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission. Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

5 Things Robbing You of Time with Mark Struczewski

Episode 146: Your brand is a big part of how successful you will be at attracting customers. Nothing enhances your brand more than genuinely caring about the same things your ideal customers care about. In this episode, we are going to discuss how to grow your business by focusing on going green.   To help us with that I would like to introduce Anca Novacovici, founder of Eco-Coach Inc.  Anca is a sustainability consultant that supports businesses in getting new clients saving money and enhancing their brand by going green. To learn more about Anca and her services go to Eco-Coach.com.Beginner’s Guide to Creative Grow Sales by Going Green (free download)https://www.eco-coach.com/beginner-s-guide-to-going-greenYour Next Step:Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by: FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

How to Grow Your Business by Going Green with Anca Novacovici

Episode 145: With so much focus on growing your business online with digital strategies you may have not considered growing your business at tradeshows.You’re listening to the Build a Better Business podcast. I’m your host Jamie Irvine and this is the podcast where you will learn how to start, grow and one-day sell your business.In this episode, we are going to discuss how to grow your business at exhibits and tradeshows. To help us with that I would like to introduce Chris Kappes, Founder, and COO of Exhibitshub.  To learn more about Exhibitshub go to Exhibitshub.com.Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. 2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

How to Grow Your Business at Tradeshows with Chris Kappes

Episode 144: My mentor once told me “if your business isn’t growing it’s shrinking.” This always motivated me to focus on growth. Today’s guest is a sales professional and he is going to help us by teaching us why the CEO shouldn’t be the one that sells for the company and how to build a sales process and a team to grow your business.  Mark Evans started his career as a Sales Account Manager and he eventually became the Director of Sales for Delta Defense. Now he is the founder of a sales training company called Standard Sales Company.   To learn more about the Standard Sales Company go to StandardSalesCo.com.Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. 2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

Learn How to Increase Your Sales with Mark Evans

Episode 143: In this episode, we are going to discuss how to crack the funding code and get capital for your business. To help us with that I would like to introduce Judy Robinett.  Judy Robinett is a startup funding expert, investor, and author of the bestselling book, Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup.To learn more about Judy Robinett go to JudyRobinett.com.Your Next Step:1.    Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. 2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

Crack the Funding Code with Judy Robinett

Episode 142: Who are you and how does that impact your businesses reputation?First, how can you define “authentic self?”An article on the HuffPost defined it this way:“There is another level of identity that is the real, true, genuine substance of who you are — your authentic self. That is who you are at your absolute core. It is the part of you not defined by your job, function or role. It is the composite of all your skills, talents and wisdom.”My guest today is James Dawson who is an entrepreneur who has built a landscaping business in Oregon. Life hasn’t been easy for James; he had abusive parents and has struggled with mental health issues that came from that abuse. James doesn’t hide from the truth of his situation. Instead, he is willing to be is authentic self and appropriately share his story with his customers. This creates trust and develops his businesses reputation. In our discussion we mention episode 57 of the podcast entitled “Ride the ride for 30-Years with Tom Jackobs” and you can connect with James Dawson on LinkedIn.Your Next Step:1.    Visit the Build a Better Business Podcast to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.2.    If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/coaching and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

Your Reputation is Driven by Your Authentic Self with James Dawson

Episode 141: Business coaching is a process, a system that when followed produces consistent results. I’ve coached people from all different kinds of businesses and when they follow the system, they get the results. It’s just that simple.My guest today is a business coach who works with the ActionCoach group. In his 20-years of business experience, he has identified 4 pillars of business coaching that produce the results business owners are looking for when they hire a business coach. You can reach Monte Wyatt by going to his website: AddZerosNow.comYour Next Step:Subscribe to the Podcast: Visit the Build a Better Business website to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.One-on-One Coaching with Jamie Irvine: If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business.This episode is sponsored by:FreeeUp | This podcast is sponsored by Freeeup. The best place to find virtual assistants. Learn more by going to jamieirvine.ca/freeeup and use coupon code Jamie25 for a $25 discount.Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon.

The 4 Steps of Business Coaching with Monte Wyatt

Episode 140: People can be either a great asset or they can be a total liability. In this episode, I will discuss how to hire, and fire people as needed in a way that is ethical and fair but ensures the success of your business. Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. If you would like to work with me directly go to jamieirvine.ca/contact and schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how I can help you build a better business. Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Screen2Fit by Profile. A personality profile assessment tool that I have been using since 2009 to make better hiring decisions. Learn more at jamieirvine.ca/profile. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

How to Hire Fast and Fire Faster

Episode 139: How does the old saying go; “the only thing in life that is guaranteed is death and taxes.” Despite life being a gift filled with many blessings it isn’t a matter of “if” but rather “when” something unexpected happens.In episode 139 we are going to talk about how to prepare for life’s unexpected events because without your health and a solid financial plan all your hard work to build a better business could disappear in a blink of an eye.Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

How to Prepare for the Unexpected with Lorena Tomasini

Episode 138: Sales is the engine of every business. As a solopreneur, small business owner, and sometimes even as the CEO of a small to medium corporation the role of outbound salesperson falls on your shoulders. Therefore, developing your abilities as a sales professional is a critical part of building a better business because in the present you are responsible for growing your sales and in the future, you will have a sales team that you are responsible for managing. In episode 138 I will share 3 ways to be better in sales which will help you build a better business. Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

Three Ways to Be Better at Sales

Episode 137: We all want to succeed in business. We want to build a better business by pursuing a dream of making an impact in our ideal customer's life. To get an edge in business we are willing to make whatever sacrifices and investments are necessary to achieve our goals. That is why in episode 137 we are going to explore the connection between our employee’s health and the health of our business. Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

The Connection Between Employee and Business Health with Allan Friesen

Episode 136: Have you ever spent money with a graphic designer and the image just didn’t turn out the way you envisioned? Maybe you’ve tried to make graphics yourself and they aren’t very good. Have you ever wondered how some people seem to crank out all these amazing images on their social media posts?I recently found a tool that allows you to take control of your graphic designs and save you hundreds if not, thousands of dollars.Visit JamieIrvine.ca for complete show notes of every episode and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by:Screen2Fit by Pro.file | FreeeUp | Trackstar Web Design | Process Street Disclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, the Build a Better Business Podcast may receive a small commission.Thank you for listening and I look forward to talking with you soon. 

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