Episodes

  • 160- Are You Easy to Do Business With

    160- Are You Easy to Do Business With
    Nov 27 2024
    Many times, fluctuations with customers and vendors gets down to one issue; you're not easy to do business with! Lots of elements can contribute to this but the main one is, how the owner/ manager views the relationship with customers and vendors.

    In this episode of the Business Wingmen Show, Steve Smith and Travis Smith discuss how this happens and what to do to keep the people you worked so hard to get.
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    41 mins
  • 159- Top Business Blunders to Avoid When Starting Out

    159- Top Business Blunders to Avoid When Starting Out
    Nov 20 2024
    It's a sure bet that starting a business will include making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes but you don't need to repeat other business owner's blunders. In this episode, we outline 8 mistakes that new business owners make and what you can do to avoid them. Join your Business Wingmen Show hosts- Steve Smith & Travis Smith to learn what these success limiting mistakes are and what to do to avoid them.

    We credit the source of this episode's topic to Effe Towers for providing their article titled, Top 8 Mistakes Business Owners Make: #3 is Killing More Businesses Now Than Ever!
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    29 mins
  • 158- Famous Quotes That Inspire Us

    158- Famous Quotes That Inspire Us
    Nov 6 2024
    What inspires you? Is it a friend, a co-worker or a role model you look up to? For us, it's quotes from famous business professionals who capture the essence of what is most important to remember.

    In this episode of the Business Wingmen Show, Steve Smith & Travis Smith share their most meaning quotes and talk about the people who originated them. Listen in, you'll thank us later!
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    40 mins
  • 157- How to Work With People You Don't Like

    157- How to Work With People You Don't Like
    Oct 22 2024
    How do you work with people you don't like? Do you fight with them? Do you ghost them? What if you both are responsible for producing the same results. It's a problem that causes many employees (and managers) undue stress. Do you have to live with someone you don't like working in your area or being part of your team? Yes and no! Listen to today's Business Wingmen podcast and learn how to work with someone you don't like. You'll be glad you did!
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    33 mins
  • 156- How to Say No and Be Respected For It

    156- How to Say No and Be Respected For It
    Oct 8 2024
    Many people can't say No, even when they know they should. Lack of confidence, not wanting to hurt other's feelings and a desire to please all play a role. There is, however, a way to say No, and be respected for it. Listen in and learn how.
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    25 mins
  • 155- Setting Your New Sales Rep Up For Success

    155- Setting Your New Sales Rep Up For Success
    Oct 8 2024
    Hiring the right sales person for your company requires knowing who will fit best with your culture and process. New sales hires canturn out way more successful with the proper onboarding and orientation. Listen in and learn how.
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    38 mins
  • 154- Bouncing Back from a Career Setback

    154- Bouncing Back from a Career Setback
    Sep 24 2024
    How do you bounce back when your career takes a wrong turn? A layoff, a demotion, or a firing can all create a sense of fear and a lack of confidence. But careers are a journey so at some point, everyone runs into a setback. Today's Business Wingmen Show episode focuses on the things you should do to get back into the game and headed in the right career direction.
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    39 mins
  • 153- Feedback- Your Employees Want it So Why Arent You Giving It

    153- Feedback- Your Employees Want it So Why Arent You Giving It
    Sep 17 2024
    One of the best ways to effectively manage a team is by providing feedback. Employees want it but many managers avoid giving it. Direction, evaluation, and skill building all require regular feedback. If you have been avoiding or struggling to give feedback in a confident, genuine manner, this episode is for you.
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    35 mins