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No-nonsense insight for business folks! Whether you're contemplating starting a business, you're new to business, or you're a pro who is dealing with unresolved challenges, this is the place for you. You'll get actionable ideas, insights, and the motivation to grow your business, as you've always hoped to. Your host, Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor brings down-to-earth talk, conversation with thought-leaders, and much more. The key to your success lies in the untapped potential of you a ...
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Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor discusses the impact of aggressive selling tactics on customer relationships. Sharing a personal experience with a lawn care service, he highlights how persistent up-selling and harassment can damage a company's reputation. Emphasizing the need for businesses to maintain control over their sales practices, he wa…
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In this episode of 'The Water Trough,' Ed Drozda, the Small Business Doctor, revisits a previous discussion on the relationship between power and leadership. Ed emphasizes the importance of reflecting on different leadership styles and the power they wield. Ed urges both leaders and followers to critically assess their roles and motivations to ensu…
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In this episode of 'The Water Trough,' hosted by Ed Drozda, the Small Business Doctor, Ed provides guidance for individuals contemplating starting a business. He emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and establishing a solid foundation, including vetting ideas with trusted individuals and seeking their emotional support. Ed outlines the s…
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We like to think there’s a sharp dividing line between our personal lives and our professional lives, but we can’t escape that we are human beings dealing with other human beings at work. In this cast, I talk with Charles H. Green about how to deal with that fact in positive ways. Charlie is now semi-retired, and shifting his focus a bit in his new…
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Culture is the sort of thing we take for granted. It exists, whether or not we sense it or understand it. It is at the core of every business, successful or not, and while our ability to manage it is limited, we had best know it well. How well do you know your business culture? Is it working for you?…
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Even the best laid plans can fail to come to fruition. It happens to all of us all the the time, and for most of us it is quite upsetting. But it is part of life and most of the time we cause more damage by worrying about it! Interested in being a guest on my podcast? Shoot me an email at ed@thesmallbizdoctor.com. I'd love to chat with you. If you …
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Join me and my guest Danielle Inman as we discuss the importance of passion, persistence, and pioneering in the making of an entrepreneur. For anyone wondering if this path is for you, this inspirational story will definitely get your creative curiosity going. Danielle is a passionate force for animal welfare, conservation, and veterinary medicine.…
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Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Judi Harrington, a true master in the art of storytelling. Judi's unique talent lies in transforming business ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with the world. As a seasoned copywriter, she lives by the belief that true understanding comes from stepping outside our own perspectives, and today’s epi…
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Your employees are the key to your small business success. How do you treat them? Like workers, asking them to do more, for less? With respect, being fully aware that to them it is more than a paycheck? Perhaps things are going well and you ascribe to the old idea "if it ain't broke..." What if I were to tell you, it can always be better? Listen in…
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Under construction- conjures up ideas of not being ready for prime time, eh? Not so fast! A business that is under construction has chosen to remain open to possibility. It is a business that knows that the status quo is not reliable. It is a business that understands, innovation is a key to success.…
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As enticing as entrepreneurship is, it is often misunderstood. Join us as we take a look at the inner workings of the concept as well as the mindset of those who choose this path. My guest, John Panaccione is the co-founder of Folla Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer focused on helping small businesses and startups raise capital. Before launc…
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This second hiatus has turned out to be quite a lengthy one. It wasn't just a matter of relocating and settling in. It is about accepting that with major changes comes a lot of introspection. This process has taught me a few things, which I chose to share in this episode. At the root of it all, it doesn't matter if you are a small business owner, C…
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My guest, Dave Lubelczyk is a corporate escape artist dedicated to helping individuals break free from societal expectations and live authentically. His philosophy centers around empowering people to create a roadmap to realize their dreams, guiding them to define and follow their own unique paths. Society tells us to measure success in terms of am…
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Irene Stern Frielich discusses the attributes of courage, trust-building, and authenticity and how they have helped her achieve audacious goals she sets for herself. Setting those lofty goals, and having an operational plan to break down her goals and then execute on them, has helped Irene to grow her instructional design consulting business and ha…
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My Home Office Hacks Publisher Joe D’Eramo, a copywriter/marketing & PR consultant by trade, shares his insights on being more productive while working in a home office. During this episode, we’ll also delve into marketing campaigns for small business owners: what works and how they could be better. My guest is Joe D’Eramo, the founder and publishe…
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Today I am joined by Kelly Fox for a conversation about work and volunteerism in the non-profit sector. Kelly's journey is powerful and I want to share it with you, with the hope that you will be inspired to explore your opportunities. One of the most powerful takeaways is the impact that Kelly's non-profit work has had on her for-profit business. …
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Today I am joined by my guest and friend, Ed McDonough. Join us for an enlightening discussion about marketing strategies and tools that will help you to increase your visibility and sales effectiveness. Ed is the founder and Chief Marketing Officer of ECE Marketing Services which is located in New Bern, NC. Since 2001 Ed has been a successful entr…
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Your business does not exist in a vacuum. No matter how big your business is, the ability to analyze and understand your competition is essential for success. One analytical tool is Porter's 5 Forces Analysis. These 5 forces, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, threat of substitutes, and threat of new entries, can provide information …
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If you have ever been treated uncivilly, you know just how horrible it feels. Moreover, you know that the impact of being treated uncivilly is far-reaching. Working in an uncivil workplace is hell and the prosperity of the business is damaged as a result. Civility is a choice. It is not rocket science. What will you choose?…
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Today, I am joined by my guest, Kyle Swanson. Kyle is the founder of Ziel Leadership which is developing a soon-to-be-released program “Live Life Aligned.” The Live Life Aligned program equips people to live their personal and professional mission while moving closer to their goals and aspirations. To accomplish this, the program integrates mindful…
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Traditional coaching is a top-down affair. It makes sense as it is the job of a manager to get things done through people. But it's more than getting things done. It's about getting things done effectively and efficiently. To accomplish that, a manager has to consider an employee-centric approach. Alas, the manager as coach. Adding coaching tools t…
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Join me as I discuss small business matters with John Dustin. John is the President of JED Insurance and Financial Service Agency and the Founder of the Optimal Collaborative Consulting Group. He is not only an experienced small business owner but he is an advocate for small businesses everywhere. Our topics range from the pressure (and distraction…
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A strategic alliance is a collaborative relationship between two or more parties. It is designed to facilitate the achievement of agreed-upon goals or to fulfill a critical business need while retaining the independence of the parties. Unlike a partnership, there is no need for a transfer of equity nor is costly legal assistance necessary, however,…
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Join me and my guest Richard Rimer for an enlightening (perhaps surprising) discussion about branding. If you own a business or if you support folks who do, you are not going to want to miss this. Richard Rimer has seen many small businesses close for an unexpected reason: they chose the wrong brand. Specifically, they chose a brand that was too si…
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All your attention is on the people who BUY what you are selling. But who is responsible for their buying? In large measure, it is your employees. Most of us do not have self-selling stuff. Maybe it's time for you to pay attention to your forgotten customers. You're buying customers will be pleased and I am pretty sure you won't mind the sales.…
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Communication- everybody knows it is the cornerstone of success in business and life in general. Most of us are pretty good at speaking, an essential ingredient of "verbal" communication. We nailed that at an early age. I also believe we are pretty good at hearing. After all, that is an automatic function, so for the majority, that is a given. But …
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In the words of Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, DO YOUR JOB! You are a manager and so you are concerned about the productivity of your employees, as you should be. But if you are worried because you cannot SEE what they are doing, it's time you took a good look at what YOU are doing (or not doing).…
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Retirement comes for all but are you Fit-To-Retire? Money matters, of course, but there's much more to retirement than money. Join me and my guest, Chris Shea, a retirement professional. This is a time of your life you have earned and you deserve to live the way you see fit. Let's get you moving toward a successful journey. Chris Shea is a Register…
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There is a hidden side to the military, and it has unique lessons on training and self-development that are valuable to anyone looking to improve. How can civilians learn these lessons? By looking beyond the most intense military stories and learning more about traits such as honesty and efficiency. Join me and my guest, John McGlothlin as we discu…
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Change is necessary but how many of us are comfortable with it? Most of us would agree, change is scary. How can we learn to live with it? After all, it is the key to innovation and success in business. Join me as I chat with Jennifer Eichenberg, owner of Eichenberg & Associates and an organizational change management practitioner. She works with t…
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The exit strategy conundrum. For some it is a joy to move on. For others it is defined by sheer panic. Join me as I explore this topic with M & A expert, Paul Cronin. Paul has over 30 years of professional experience in sales, management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. He has owned three businesses, and he has been part of the M&A world since 20…
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Teamwork is far more than a buzzword. It's a valuable way of getting things done. Perhaps one of THE most valuable means of getting things done. But it is not the best choice in every situation. Whether or not to employ teamwork and how to do it effectively is an important decision we have to make. I challenge you to think about teamwork in your wo…
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