 In this episode, guest-host Johnny Gwin talks with Tommy Wetjen about how he built Gamers N Geeks, the Gulf Coast's largest gaming store specializing in card games, board games, dice games, miniatures, and video games. Tommy also shares how he has grown his business by creating an economic ecosystem with collaborators and like-minded merchants and vendors, making a unique experience that encourages all ages and types of gamers to feel welcome. Plus, Tommy spills the beans on purchasing, relaunching, and reinventing the CWL, the Combat Wrestling League, that will bring local wrestling back to the Gulf Coast.

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Gamers, Geeks and Wrestlers with Tommy Wetjen

 In this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Scotty White about how he takes another step in building his business empire of Geekdom with his new Scotty's Toy Shop specializing in action figures and other pop culture collectibles. Scotty is not just an entrepreneur, podcaster, and comic book creator; he is now an action figure curator, doctor, and bounty hunter to find "that special toy that someone wants from their childhood memories and will bring them happiness." Cheers to Scotty White; he is creating revenue from doing something that he loves and is building a loyal and engaged community around his new toy shop, Scotty's Toy Shop. Check Out Gamers & Geeks Listen to EP107: Just Make The Thing with Scotty White Scotty's Jedi Lessons On Starting A Retail Business - Do your research. Know what you are getting into with a brick and mortar or online retail store and understand the market trends, opportunities, and challenges before you go "all in" - Build your network. Reach out to similar and successful business owners in the market that you want to start selling. - Start small. Before investing capital and time with a store, start selling from your collection to test the proof of concept for your store and products. //////// Learn More About Karen Simmons & CFO Consulting Karen C. Simmons, P.C. CFO Consulting Services

Selling Childhood Memories with Scotty White

 Business owners and employees leave money on the table year after year by not having the right retirement plan in place. In this episode, Karen talks with the Mobile, Alabama employer, employee, and personal retirement plan TPA specialist Crystal Sears of Azalea Administration. Crystal explains all the options employers and employees now have with 401(k) and other retirement plans and how to get started saving for your future. Plus, learn why setting up an employee plan is one of the best ways to hire, motivate, and keep your best team members and top producers. {Editor's Note: this is a rebroadcast of a past episode. Karen is taking the week off the show to spend time with her family for the Fourth of July holiday.} Learn more about Crystal Sears and Azalea Administration. Key Takeaways: 1. A 401(k) plan is it's a way to save money, but you're saving it for yourself. 2. Employee retirement plans for your help you find, motivate and keep your best employees. 3. Hire a qualified third-party administrator to set up and manage your company's retirement plans. 4. Cheap index funds won't cost you a lot of money, but they won't make you any money either. 5. Start the retirement plan process with your CPA, Accounting Department, or your HR department. 6. Find the right TPA specialist to administer your retirement plans.   Learn More About Karen Simmons & CFO Consulting Karen C. Simmons, P.C. CFO Consulting Services

The 411 for 401(k) Plans with Crystal Sears

 On this episode, Karen talks with Trey Byrum, owner of the Alabama Pipe Welders Academy and Scottsman Tools in Mobile, Alabama, about the importance of learning a trade, creating a product, having faith, and giving back to your community. Trey details how his welding school started from chaos and tragedy into something magical from very humble beginnings. Plus, he will tell us what it is like to share the TV screen with Billy Bones on the National Geographic Channel. Key Takeaways - Learning a trade is transformative for the individual and plays a vital role in all communities. - Sometimes moving forward in life starts with stepping back and having to overcome big obstacles. - Making "giving back to your community" a part of your business model is rewarding and can be a big asset in motivating yourself and your team.   See Trey on National Geographic's Breaking Bobby Bones Alabama Pipe Welders AcademyLearn more here. Scottsman Tools Learn more here.      

Learning A Trade and Giving Back with Trey Byrum

 The most valuable resource for any business is their customers, and while new customers are essential, acquiring new ones can cost as much as 7 times more than retaining a customer you already have. On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with the co-host of The Insurance Guys podcast and owner of Portal Insurance, the incomparable Bradley Flowers. Bradley delivers real-world stories, insights and essential tools for keeping your best customers to make sure your business survives and thrives. Check out Bradley on The Insurance Guys Podcast Bradley Flowers Steps For Customer Retention Evaluate your clients and identify your VIP customers. Calculate the lifetime value of your customers. Determine what keeps your customers coming back. Find and use essential CMR tools, automation, and processes. Automate but keep the human touch. Train your team to buy into the "love your customer" mindset. Manage customer expectations and overdeliver. Keep listening to your clients. Communicate with your clients in the way that they prefer. Satisfy, surprise & connect with your customers. ////// Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Close The Backdoor and Keep Your Customers with Bradley Flowers

 On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with singer/songwriter, music producer, session guitarist, and professional music businessman Eric Erdman about creating a career where he is the brand, product, factory, and the skilled labor. Eric demystifies the rock star mythos with tales of hard work, serious practicing, endless touring, and power networking to be able to travel the world entertaining thousands as his songs and talent. Plus, Eric shares his love of the talented musicians and unique musical sound of his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. Get To Know Eric Erdman Music Follow Eric on Spotify Hear Eric on Youtube Key Takeaways The music business is ever-changing with changing audience tastes to disruptive technology and isn't always glamourous. Practice, practice, practice, and learn to be multifaceted and flexible with your skills and abilities. Succeeding in the music business is not just practicing your craft but also putting sound business fundamentals into practice. Be yourself, but don't ignore the trends and realities of your market, industry, and business environment. Grow your industry network to increase your employment and learning opportunities. ////// Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Reckless Abandon and Wild Dreaming with Musician Eric Erdman

 Everyone is talking about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge Coin, and alt-coins. What the heck is this mass hype, and are you missing out if you are already not in "crypto"? On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Mobile's serial entrepreneur, Scott Tindle, about why he has jumped headfirst into crypto and blockchain technology, the quickest way to get started in crypto, and his tips on trading bitcoin and crypto. Plus, Johnny and Scott run down all of the weird crypto jargon you are bound to hear over the next few years. Start Trading Crypto! Open Your Coinbase Account Here Use this link to open your Coinbase account, and you and Johnny will both get a $10 bonus. Key Takeaways Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is an exciting, new, and expansive industry that has already touched most people's lives. The first place most people start with crypto is to open a Coinbase.com account. Bitcoin and Ethereum and the most well-known digital monetary asset, but there are thousands of cryptocurrencies and tokens. Don't just invest in hype, do your research and understand the details and fundamentals about the crypto projects you are looking to trade. Crypto markets are highly volatile, and all your principal capital can be lost. Learn disciplined and be patient with crypto trading, and do not fall into FOMO. This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.   Resources CryptoWendyO Youtube Channel  Bad Crypto Podcast Coinstats App Into The Block   ////// Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Getting Started with Crypto and Mooning with Scott Tindle

 In this episode, Karen talks with the bold and dynamic Bridgette Jerkins of Royal Barbers located in Mobile, Alabama. She explains her unique style of training and guiding her customers' behaviors and expectations to benefit their experience and her bottom line. Bridgette also shares her experiences, challenges, and successes as a young businesswoman in a world dominated by male barbers and patrons. And lastly, Karen and Bridgette talk about the joy and headaches of working with their amazing daughters. This show is filled with 100s of laughs, tons of knowledge, and two amazing and strong women. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways Know your customers, location, and needs to customize a sensbile work schedule and profitable operation. Strive to create more than a business and service to your customers. Building a community around who and what you do. Learn to create a culture around your business that connects customers to your business and to you as an entrepreneur. Be comfortable being bold, demanding, assertive, and discerning with your business. ////// Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.  

Grooming Your Customers with Bridgette Jerkins

 On this episode, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have picked out the strongest and most brilliant moments of the most listened to guest of Cheers To Business, Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources. Gia is not just just an HR expert she is also a guru for motivating, maximizing and engaging your company workforce and leadership. Sit back, turn up the headphones, and soak up the brilliance that is Dr. Gia Wiggins. Key Takeaways - You don't always need an HR department, but make sure you can deal with your employee issues. - Always treat someone with respect, whether you are hiring them or letting them go. - Become adaptable. If you keep doing the same thing, you'll get the same results. - Be open and connect. Listen more to new ideas from your teams and empower them to do their job with less micromanagement. Check out all of Gia's Cheers To Business Episodes - Hiring, Firing, Engagement, and HR Secrets with Gia Wiggins >>> EP27 - Communicating The “Why“ with Dr. Gia Wiggins >>> EP105 - Reinvention and Clean Brooms with Karen and Gia >>> EP106   //////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.  

Cheers To Dr. Gia Wiggins

 On this episode, Karen talks with Cheers all-star guest and founder of the Fizzi Fest, Lady Stacy Wellborn. Stacy shares the spark for her to take her passion for champagne and turn that into a popular and successful community festival that celebrates the good life and all things bubbles. Plus, she shares all the essential steps for you to transform your passion and obsessions into a thriving event and business. Key Takeaways - Don't let inexperience,  a long to-do list, or tough logistics stop you from creating an event or festival - Build a team of partners, sponsors, supporters , and like minded organizations around your event and mission to make it happen. - Be sure to know all the federal, state, and local laws, requirements and permits    Learn more about Fizzi Fest >>> Get Your Fizzi Fest Tickets >>> //////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Start A Festival with The Bubbles Queen Lady Stacy Wellborn

 On this special installment of The Best of Cheers To Business, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have gone thru two and half seasons to find some of the finest moments from one of their favorite things to talk about, turning that passion or hobby into a profitable business. So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, and soak in this informational and inspirational packed show that we are calling Cheers To The Side Hustle.   Featured Past Guests On This Episode - Scotty White: a self-described Comic book geek that's becoming a comic book author and animator. - Abe Partridge: a one-time Baptist preacher that's now rising up the charts as a folk musician and artist. - Tony Ingram: a sizzling hot homemade Salsa manufacturer. - John Serda: a beer lover that is growing a beer (and coffee) empire. - Chris and Laney Andrews: a couple that together is building a food tourism business from scratch.   //////////////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Cheers To The Side Hustle

 On this very special first-ever best off episode, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have picked the best moments (so far) from the show talking about and giving insights on sales. Some of our brilliant guests share their knowledge on what makes a good salesperson, hiring a top-notch sales force, selling tactics for any audience, and how even to sell yourself. Thanks so much for listening to our first 130 shows; ya'll are the best podcast audience in the world.   Featured Best-Of Guests (in order of appearance): Rhen Barlett - Episode 33 Mary Grothe - Episode 68 Cadie and Karen - Episode 49 Cam Marston - Episode 125 Melissa Cross - Episode 54 Ray Weinshenker - Episode 43 Cadie & Karen - Episode 1   //////////////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Cheers To Sales

 On this episode, Karen talks all things marketing with Sarah Bumgarner, Marketing Director at Saad Healthcare Hospice. Sarah shares her marketing experience and insights from inside a company and from an outside agency perspective. She and Karen discuss the importance of CFOs, CEOs, and upper management to see the marketing budget as a capital investment and the lifeblood to growing a company.   Key Takeaways - Sell marketing budgets and ideas in terms of ROI (Return On Investment) and increased productivity, not cost and expense. - Know your brand, be consistent, and build for something long-term. - Measure your social media marketing in ROI not in vanity metrics of likes and shares. - Create an obtainable goal, strategy, and plan before initiating any marketing tactic or campaign. - Be sure to communicate and connect with your internal audience just as much as your external targets.   //////////////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

Marketing Is An Investment Not An Expense

 On this episode. Karen talks with Cheers To Business podcast producer Johnny Gwin about his newfound interest in a Fixed vs. Growth Mindset. A Fixed Mindset sees an overall intelligence, talent, or skill to be a fixed entity - something that cannot grow. A Growth Mindset is one in which an individual sees themselves as in a state of development in learning a skill over time. Using Carol Dweck's groundbreaking book as a starting place, Johnny and Karen have a lively discussion about how this change in mindset can improve how you learn, lead others, work, and live. Key Takeaways - A Fixed Mindset can limit one's ability to learn and thrive in learning a new skill or talent. - A Growth Mindset creates a process for one to develop and master skills over time using value over talent and process over results. - Learning comes from the failing in the process of mastering a new skill. - Learn to use the "not yet" technique. When struggling, remind yourself that you haven't mastered that skill, YET! Buy Mindset by Carol Dweck >>> //////////////   Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.  

What Johnny Gwin Learned On The Golf Course

 On this episode, Karen talks with author and entrepreneur advocate Christoper Ray Coleman. Chris gives his insights on the how he doesn't look at business and decisions as good or bad but in terms of healthy or unhealthy. Chris stresses the importance of your entrepreneur choices and business growth models to be sustainable, healthy, and aligned with your heart, mind, and soul. Plus, Karen talks about her upcoming panel discussion at his controversial entrepreneur meetup called - FuckUp Nights Mobile. This event series uses the public sharing of professional failures as a tool for business growth, personal inspiration, and intending to ease the stigma and fear of screwing up big time in your business and life.   Learn more about Fuckup Nights Mobile >>> Get Your Ticket   Key Takeaways: When starting a business, start where you are and build a strong foundation. When starting a business focus on cash flow, sales and profits not just branding and marketing. Look long term when building your business. It's about the compound interest of doing the hard work, not just overnight success. You can be professional without having to look and sound professional. ////////////// Learn More About DocRX DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more. DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.      

Powerlift Your Business with Christopher Ray Coleman

Cheers To Business is a casually serious business and entrepreneur podcast that discusses starting, running, refining and growing your company, or excelling at your current job over a glass of wine. Karen and Cadie are a mother-daughter dynamite duo that can collaborate and clash with the best of them. Join them as they candidly share their work experience, work & life balance tips, best business practices, career ups and downs and why always having fun in the process is a must. Cheers to you and your dreams and businesses.

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