Category Archives: Business Advice

How Hiring Generalist Talent Helps Small Business Grow – Jason Anello

In Chapter 16 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, creative director and Manifold ad agency co-founder Jason Anello answers “How Are Your Recruiting Priorities Changing As Your Business Grows?” Now that his creative agency is at the … Continue reading

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5 Mistakes Startups Make, Conquering Your Niche And Starting A Business When Others Discourage It

Robert and Paula talk about how to conquer your niche and share from experience what you face as being a business owner. Ashley and Robert share advice on how to deal with those family members that tell you not to … Continue reading

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Transitioning From The Corporate World To Small Business Owner and Death By Distributors

In this episode Robert and Paula talk about dealing with distributors and how to make sure that they don’t bring your business down. Kevin Jowett shares how he made the leap from the big corporate world to becoming a small … Continue reading

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Creative Businesses To Start From Scratch, Mike Michalowicz and AMC’s ‘The Pitch’

Robert and Paula talk about some businesses you can start from scratch and in your own home. Guest expert Mike Michalowicz shares a tip about getting your business involved in social media while Ashley and Robert share things across the … Continue reading

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How To Deal With Cusotmers Who Only Use Wifi

What to do about a customer who never orders a coffee but always comes to only use the wifi

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The Art Of War – Sun Tzu – Audio Book

“The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive … Continue reading

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Business Advice from Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran

Business Advice from Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran The UP Experience – Stafford Center Performing Arts Theatre A profoundly successful businesswoman, Barbara’s uncertain start in her career eventually led to building one of the most successful real estate businesses in the … Continue reading

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How To Find the Right Location For Your Business

It’s all about location! In this segment Mike Michalowicz offers his tip on finding the perfect spot for your business.

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Management Advice on Inspiring Employee Loyalty – Mike Germano

In Chapter 11 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, Carrot Creative social media agency CEO Mike Germano answers “What Procedures and Processes Are You Putting in Place to Manage Company Growth?” Germano talks about how role definition … Continue reading

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Pitch Advice on How to Better Present Your Creative Capabilities

In Chapter 11 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, creative director and Manifold ad agency co-founder Jason Anello answers “How Have Your Client Experiences Evolved the Way You Present Your Capabilities When Pitching New Business?” Working in … Continue reading

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