Business answers from podcasts

Real questions, answered with what experts actually said on their shows. Every answer links to the episode it came from.

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Why has my subscription business stopped growing?

Subscription consultant Matt Holman tells Kurt Elster why churn caps growth and why a better offer, gifts, and product switching beat retention hacks.

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The Life-First Solopreneur

When should a solopreneur hire a virtual assistant?

VA expert Rachael Davila tells The Life-First Solopreneur when to hire your first virtual assistant, what to hand off first, and why the cheapest VA costs more.

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The Landscaper's Guide to Modern Sales & Marketing

How do I stop working in my business and start working on it?

Jason Swenk and Jack Jostes lay out the five identity shifts from operator to owner, plus how to document systems, delegate outcomes, and spot leaders.

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The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.

What should I check before buying a small business?

Henry Lopez of The How of Business shares his buyer due diligence checklist: legal standing, 3 to 5 years of financials, owner dependence, leases, and deal terms.

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Potty Talk - The Podcast for Plumbing Business Owners

How do I fix cash flow in my plumbing business?

Richard Behney of Potty Talk explains why busy plumbers stay broke and the five moves that fix it: an honest hourly rate, flat-rate pricing, weekly numbers, and cash buckets.

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Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast

How do you start a plumbing business with no money?

John Wilson and Jack Carr of Owned and Operated map out starting a plumbing company from $0: a $30 LLC, a free Google profile, subcontracted jobs, then a truck.

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Contractor Cuts

Why is my contracting business not making money?

Contractor Cuts hosts Clark Turner and James McConnell name eight profit leaks that never show up on an estimate, from unbilled site trips to overhead creep.

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