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Business Bootcamp

Business Bootcamp Podcast is made for small business owners. My name is Mike Andes. I started college at the age of 13 with full intention of going to medical school. I went to school for an MBA and now I own a landscaping company, an Anytime Fitness gym, and 3 online businesses. I share my highs, lows, and experiences being an entrepreneur. You can learn from my mistakes and identify with the day-to-day struggles of a small business owner. Call in or ask a question online and get concrete advice about your company. If you are looking to START, GROW, OR SAVE your business I want to help you! Learn from business people and seasoned entrepreneurs as they share their personal stories and experiences on the interview portion of the show.
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Now displaying: February, 2015
Feb 28, 2015

Dai Manuel is owner of a chain of fitness retail stores. He shares with us his business experiences and the process of scaling Fitness Town and then he tlaks about the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise routine. A proper diet and fitness regime is what makes average great!

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Feb 27, 2015

Losing is not healthy. Failing shouldn't be glorified. This "experiment" of starting a business is pathetic and entrepreneurs should fear failure and do whatever it takes to flee the "learn from your mistakes" mentality.

 

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Feb 23, 2015

Long live the Soap Queen! Today, Mike interviews a wanna-be FBI agent turned entrepreneur. Anne-Marie Faiola turned her passion for art, stationary, and people into a retail store and website portfolio worth millions. She shares her story and tips for small business owners.

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Feb 21, 2015

Everyone has always told you to go to school, get a job, pay taxes, and then die. It has generally thought that an employee makes more money than entrepreneurs. Why? It takes a lot of money to start a company and then it costs a lot to grow and hire as you expand the business. Mike is oging to show why the wealthy are rich and what tactics entrepreneurs use to become more affluent.

 

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Feb 20, 2015

Internet marketing can seem daunting and complicated but Mike has helped many small businesses rank higher in Google Search and today he is going to share his top 3 tips for small businesses that want more customers viewing their site.

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Feb 19, 2015

Today Mike shares some of the worst phrases that are spoken on a daily basis in the work place. Sharpen your communication skills with this power-packed 10 mins!

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Feb 17, 2015

Dan Barnes owns Phonesoap, a UV cleaning technology for cell phones and mobile devices. He shares his experience of starting and growing the business until he and his cousin, Wes, went onto ABC's TV show, Shark Tank and raised $300,000.

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Feb 17, 2015

 

On this edition of MikeMinute we talk about the power of saying THANK YOU and how to do this to creates relationships and market to your existing clients and future prospects.

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Feb 13, 2015

On this MikeMinute edition, we look at the lowering oil prices as well as a Japanese CEO and compare/contrast the mentality of upper management. 

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Feb 12, 2015

Today, Mark, a personal trainer wants to start his business and become an entrepreneur. Mike gives him the path to follow in developing a startup that is lean and not cash-intensive.

 

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Feb 11, 2015

In this Q&A session Sasha, a baker and business owner, wants to know how to BLOW UP (ie. grow) her business.

 

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Feb 10, 2015

In this Mike Minute edition we dicuss the fast-casual restaurant service, Chipotle. We analyze their marketing and emphasize the points that all small business owners and entrepreneurs can learn from. Also, Mike shares an item from his business bucket list.

 

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Feb 8, 2015

Melissa Krivachek shares how entrepreneurs can "have it all" by living a bold lifestyle.Melissa shares some of her tips for starting, growing, and saving a business, including: focussing on your ideal client and the power of publicity. She would know because she's been on Forbes, CNN, and every other big name news network.

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Feb 6, 2015

Ely Delaney shares concrete, real-world, acitonable marketing tips for small business. Ely shows that asking "How can I help you?" is one of the most powerful networking and advertising tools.

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Feb 5, 2015

Today we take a look at the way the sales process SHOULD go and we see how that is in complete opposition too traditonal selling advice.

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Feb 4, 2015

Doug Hess was in a motivataional seminar when he had an idea and decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge. Follow us on his journey of publishing a book based on the movie, "Wall Street"

 

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Feb 3, 2015

Today, Mike tells you why you need to stop the bidding war - stop being a cheap skate. Dont be the cheapest, be the best. Focus on profitability and profit margins by being the BEST.

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Feb 2, 2015

Dean Roberts was going through an ugly break up, his business was falling apart, and he was becoming depressed. How did he get through it all? Find out how he came back and built a company that generated hundreds of thousands of dollars each month. We catch up with Dean today as he is on a road trip across America.

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Feb 1, 2015

Today Mike digs into why McDonalds has had a 3 year sales slump and how they can turn things around.

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