IWantBusiness - Small Business Podcast

-In our Deep Dive, we go Shakespearean as we ask: to app or not to app? It's a buzzword, but hold your horses. You might not want to drop all that cash on an app developer just yet. -Our Tool of the Episode is Elevate, a fun brain training app where you can play your way to a smarter you. With both free and paid versions, you have plenty of options to hone your mind so you can be the best entrepreneur you can be. -In our trivia segment, we discuss dating apps, Alexander Hamilton, and try to...

What up, what up? Welcome to Episode 19! We got lots to talk about when it comes to the best way to network in-person for your business. --Our Tool of the Episode is Full Contact, a super useful way to organize your wallet or car console and get those loose business cards exactly where you want and need them: your phone! You'll not only look incredibly cool, you'll get organized and be more productive. --In our Deep Dive, we discuss the tips and tricks for making business networking groups...

-As always excited about our Tool of the Episode this week. Needing to scan documents without a scanner handy, just grab our phone. With Genius Scan you can easily convert documents, images, and more into digital assets. We use it almost daily in the office. Plus it is free, got to love that. -For our Deep Dive this week, we are really diving deep into marketing offline. From your basic offline presence to direct mail marketing and how it can help grow your business. Find out what tips and...

For our Deep Dive this week, we are really diving deep into marketing through your website. We all know that The Almighty Google is the end-all and be-all when it comes to getting people to your site. But how do you leverage that for your benefit? Keywords, LSI and otherwise. Find out what those are, how to select them, and how you can use them on your site. --We're super excited about our Tool of the Episode this week. If you need some help deciding when and what to post on your social...

Everyone wants traffic to your website, this episode we talk about what type of traffic you want to acquire and how to get it. -Our tool of the episode is Quill Engage, a new way to simplify complex reports (like Google Analytics) in a way that anybody can understand. -For our Deep Dive this week, we discuss the immediate and long-term ways to increase traffic to your website. (Spoiler alert, you might want to get thee a digital marketing budget.) -Finally, in our trivia round, David and...

This episode we talk about 5 Google Tools that will help you grow and run your business with ease. They make life easy and give you the knowledge to take your company to the next level. -We don't have one tool of the episode this week...because we have five! -Our Deep Dive this week is all about 5 free Google tools to help your business. You no longer have to give Microsoft all of your hard-earned dollars or download a new version of Excel 6 times a year. Because Google's got you covered....

-In our Deep Dive, we get into the nitty-gritty of hiring your first employee. If all you ask is that your employees have a face and know your business name, you have a few things to learn, my friend. -Our tool of the episode is Indeed.com, which—as we will learn—is like an online dating site for your business. Come on...show your business some love. -In our trivia round, Aaron Rodger's intelligence is called into question, and we have an unprecedented two-round tie-breaker! Who will achieve...

This week on the IWantBusiness Podcast, we’re talking about search engine optimization, also known as SEO. -Our tool of the episode is Barracuda, an easy way to see if you’ve been penalized by Google for any not-so-legitimate SEO practices that you may or may not have been aware of. Keep it legit and keep it classy, ya’ll. -In our Deep Dive, we talk about legit and shady SEO practices, backlinks, the robot uprising, pandas, and more. It’s gonna be good. -Our trivia round gets shaken up a...

We've officially made it to a dozen episodes. This week on the IWantBusiness Podcast, we're talking about search engine optimization, also known as SEO. --Our tool of the episode is Nibbler. This free SEO audit will show you the areas where your business website might need to improve. --In our Deep Dive, we talk demystify search engine optimization, or SEO. We talk about what it is, how it works, and ways to maximize it on your site. You can't get your website to come up on Google search...

Eleven's not just an awesome character on Stranger Things, it's also the number of our latest podcast episode. This week on the IWantBusiness Podcast, we're talking about Google Adwords. --Our tool of the episode is KWFinder.com, a tool for easy (and free!) keyword research. Every good website needs keywords to be seen on the search engines (like Google). Make sure you know what you're doing. --In our Deep Dive, we talk about how to advertise on Google with pay-per-click campaigns. All your...

It’s our 10th episode! Woohoo! In this episode of the IWantBusiness Podcast, we’re talking about setting goals for your business. -Our tool of the episode is Remember the Milk, an app to help busy, distracted people cross more items off their to-do list. -Goals are the focus of this week’s Deep Dive. Why you need them. How to select them. How to keep yourself on track and actually achieve them. -In our trivia round, the drama ensues as Craig tries to wrest control of the hypothetical trophy....

This episode, we're talking about brand awareness for your small business. -Our tool of the episode is Google Alerts. Spy on the entire internet to find out what people are saying about you and your company. (You can use this to your advantage.) -In our Deep Dive, we focus on Branding: what it is, why you need it, and how to build it for your small business. (You don't even have to spend $1 million on a new logo like Pepsi did.) -Craig dominates in our trivia episode and the guys fail at...

We loved talking about social media last week…so much that we’re doing it again in episode 8! --Our featured tool(s) this week is a twofer. Tweriod will help you find out when you should post to Twitter while Twitter Audit will show you how many of your Twitter followers are real. --In our Deep Dive, we’re focusing on Twitter and LinkedIn (and a little more about Snapchat). Whether you’re tweeting with your customers or linking up with other businesses, find out how to network, automate, and...

We've made it to lucky episode #7! In this episode we talk about... -Our tool of the episode is Flimbo, a way to create awesome, customized art for all your social media accounts...and it's FREE! -In this episode's Deep Dive, we discuss the ubiquitous and intimidating world of social media. We give you our best tips for getting the most out of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or whatever app tickles your fancy. -David and Craig battle it out for the (useless) title in our trivia segment,...

In our sixth episode, we're going back to our roots and talking about Clarity's first love: websites. --Our tool of the episode is Tawk.to, a free live chat software for your website. This is the perfect tool for startup owners to interact with web visitors in real time while still doing their thang. --In our trivia segment, Craig upholds his "lead" by getting "more" "right" answers about websites. Test your trivia knowledge and learn yourself a thing or two. --In this episode's Deep Dive,...

We've reached our fifth episode! Woohoo! This week, we discuss all things insurance for your business, as well as our fun tool and trivia segments. -Our tool of the episode is Ripl, an easy way to enhance your social media game. Create gifs, memes, and other animations to keep your social media accounts on fleek, yo. -In our trivia segment, we compete for the crown. Who knows more when it comes to business insurance? David fangirls over Aaron Rodgers, we decide that the Mona Lisa is...

We've made it to our fourth episode! Sound the horns! There are no horns? Well, we discuss Business Finances in this episode anyway. -Our tool of the episode is Freshbooks, an amazing online software that allows you to balance your accounts payable and receivable, expenses, and more. -In the Deep Dive, we focus on small business finances from invoices to expenses, and everything in between. Getting your business organized financially is crucial to long-term success. Balance sheets, profit...

This week we discuss: -Our Tool of the Episode, Hubspot and how you can use e-mail scheduling and e-mail opening notification for your business. -Our Deep Dive provided some insight into the differences between LLCs and Corporations. Which is right for your business? Are you at risk? Should you incorporate as a Limited Liability Company or a Corporation? Once you have your business concept in mind, it is imperative that you set it up for success. Knowing the right way to incorporate is a...

For our second episode, we discuss: *Our weekly tool/tip segment, this week we talked about Loom Screen Recording and how to use it in your business *Trivia Round - Craig and producer Brian answer trivia questions related to business owners with business startups. *Deep Dive - We talk about what it takes to startup you business from incorporating to branding. Do you need insurance and why? If you're just launching your business or at a point where your business is kicking your butt, no...

For our Series Premiere episode, we discuss: --Getting to know Craig & David - Since this is our first episode, we introduce ourselves and give a bit about our background. --Trivia Round - David and producer Brian answer trivia questions related to business owners with a fear of failure. --Deep Dive - We discuss the fear of failure most new business owners have, things Craig and I failed at when we first started, how your idea can gain traction, and give you some actionable items to help...