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!
Shameless Plugging and BST Consulting Candidate 1
Paul shamelessly plugs his new coaching business and we hear from BST consulting-for-equity candidate iDonny.com.
Happiness and Attachment
We debate the ingredients for a happy life and the effects of attachment.
The Zen of Vipassana Mediation Part 2
Part 2 of Stephanie Daily's story about her Vipassana mediation retreat experience.
The Zen of Vipassana Meditation Part 1
Sean's wife Stephanie shares her experience doing a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat, and the benefits for businesspeople.
Making Money with Video Affiliate Marketing
Sean gives us some advice on how to make money with video affiliate marketing.
The Business Uses of Video
We expand on our discussion of the business and marketing uses for video, why it's the new wild west for marketing, and why you need to "get on it now."
Flipping Out on the Flip HD
We talk about focusing on your passions, and Paul spams us about the joys of the Mino/Flip HD video camera and its business uses.
Traits of a Good Salesperson
We talk about what makes a good salesperson, and the difference between sales and order-taking.
Get Your Domain Name Before Sean Does
We talk about some good domain name and SEO strategies, and alternative methods for driving traffic to your site.
Paul’s New Business Model for Success
We talk about Paul's new consulting business model inspired by "The Answer" and brainstorm ways to improve cold calling success.