BST helps listeners make more money in less time and have more fun doing it. The show hosts are a group of entrepreneurs and business consultants who have gone through the school of hard knocks in business and love sharing their insights and enthusiasm with listeners. Listen to the gang each week as they get together over some fine Northern California wines to talk, debate and sometimes argue about what it takes to believe in yourself, to create your own reality and become successful in any business endeavor -- and life in general.
Enjoy camaraderie while we discuss companies, industries and trends from a real-life perspective -- better than NY Times, Business Week or Wall Street Journal!
Show topics include: Common hurdles to starting and effectively managing your own business, creative a compelling business plan or marketing plan, how to take business ideas from inspiration to inception, applying for small business grants, generating money to start a new business, business finance, effective leadership and employee management techniques, staying motivated, getting referrals and generating new business, writing meaningful business plans, being successful in challenging economic times, Internet marketing strategy and many more work and job related issues. Are you are tired of working in a job that makes you feel unappreciated? Do you feel like your most productive years are being used to benefit someone else, while you are earning less than you are worth? Have you ever fantasized about starting up your own business, but were too afraid or unsure to take the first steps? Do you already own a small business that's flat-lining and needs a shot of hope, inspiration, and money?
Whether you're about to make the plunge or are only starting to consider it, you'll find BST an addictive and valuable addition to your list of business resources. This is definitely not what they teach you at Harvard!
Taking Home the Gift Inside the Curse
In this episode we talk about the lessons inside of financial challenges and how to use them to lead a happier life
Quit Your Job Before You’re Laid Off
Forrest Sass spent 15 frustrating years in corporate America and then got laid off. That was beginning of a successful consulting career. He explains the fears of starting on your own and how to become a successful consultant and sell your time retail instead of wholesale.
Drop Out of School Before It’s Too Late
Teresa Johnson is interviewed and explains how she left a secure, tenured position for love and ultimately for a less secure position in another district. Paul and Teresa debate the pros and cons of the California educational system and explain why the best alternative for a stud... Read More
How to Fail Your Way to Success
Steve and Paul interview David Lupberger of http://www.TurnkeyProgram.com about his original career plans and his initial business failure, which led to his eventual business success.
BST 289: Going “All In” (Or Not)
Paul, Steve and David talk about going "all in" on a new business venture, which means letting go of your day job and focusing all your business energy on your own business.
Life Purpose, Values, and Time Management
We get deep talking life values, family, time management, consumerism, and a lot of other big words.
Paul Puts Himself on the Couch
Paul, the coach, requests coaching on how to be more fiscally responsible. We put him on the couch and give him ideas how to become frugal and how to sell stuff that has leverage.
Hiring Your Replacement
Andreas talks about hiring someone else to run your business. A discussion on business's needs for IT infrastructure and to what extent businesses are moving to the cloud.
Nuclear Energy, World Population, Greed and Business Opportunities
What are our future energy sources, where's global population heading and what are the business opportunities?
The Elusive Straight Commission Salesperson
More talk about finding the "unicorn", effective 100% commission salesperson. Steve counsels Paul on how to use his Web site more effectively for lead generation.