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The Small Business Development Academy

by S.B.D.A

Hosted by 2 business owners who’ve sold 2 companies and are now business coaches, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you grow and scale. From staffing to sales and structure, we share proven strategies that took us from startup to sale. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, get the advice you need to accelerate your business growth. Tune in for practical, no-nonsense advice to grow your business and take it to the next level.

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Episodes

  1. Why Most Businesses Are Leaving Sales on the Table

    Most businesses think they need more leads. In reality, they’re sitting on a goldmine they’re not using. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mistakes we see across almost every business we work with: a lack of follow-up. We dive into why so many business owners stop after one…

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  2. The #1 Mistake That's Keeping Your Business Small

    Most people start a business because they’re good at a job. They’re great at delivering the work, solving problems, and ticking tasks off a to-do list. But that’s also the exact reason many businesses stop growing. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest bottlenecks we see with agency...

  3. Why “Just Sell More” Is Killing Your Business Growth

    Most small business owners fall into the same trap: thinking the answer to everything is “just sell more.” In this episode, Greg and Nicky break down why that mindset keeps you stuck, overwhelmed, and trapped in a business that can’t grow without you. They dig into: The real identity shift from...

  4. Why Your Business Only Grows as Fast as You Do

    Most small businesses don’t fail because of cash flow or marketing, they fail because the owner’s mindset collapses first. In this episode, Greg and Nicky break down what really keeps a business owner performing at their best mentally, emotionally, and physically and the five mindset disciplines...

  5. How NOT To Run A Small Business..(and what to do instead)

    Every business owner makes mistakes. But few talk honestly about them — or how they turn them into success stories. In this episode of the SBDA Podcast, Nicky and Greg unpack the real, unfiltered lessons from Greg’s book “How Not to Run a Small Business.” They share the chaos, bad calls, and...

  6. From Boss to Leader (Part 2): Building a 7-Figure Business Through Leadership

    Most business owners think growth comes from better marketing, more clients, or new systems. But the real driver of a 7-figure business? Leadership. In Part 2 of our 5 Stages of Leadership series, Greg and I dive deep into the next stages — how to lead people, manage performance, drive change…

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  7. From Boss to Leader in 5 Stages (Pt.1)

    Most business owners think leadership is about telling people what to do. We learned the hard way that it’s not. In this episode of the SBDA podcast, we share the biggest leadership mistakes we made while building our businesses — and how we discovered the 5 stages of leadership that transform…

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  8. Learn How To Love Selling

    If sales feels like the hardest part of running your business, you’re not alone. We used to struggle with it too. In this episode, we share how we overcame the biggest sales challenges we faced while building our businesses — and the lessons that helped us go from awkward and uncertain to…

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  9. The Only 5 Ways To Get A Client

    Getting new clients can feel overwhelming — but the truth is, there are only 5 ways to do it. Everything else is just noise. In this episode, we break down the only 5 proven methods to win clients, so you can stop chasing shiny objects and focus on what actually works. Drawing on our experience...

  10. Stop Underselling: 3 Pricing Fixes Every Owner Needs

    Most small business owners don’t lose profit because of bad products or poor service, they lose it because of bad pricing. In this episode, we uncover the 3 biggest pricing mistakes we see business owners make every day… and share the 3 simple solutions to fix them fast. As business coaches…

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  11. "The 3 Essentials for Small Business Success"

    Building a small business is tough, but it doesn’t have to be guesswork. In this episode, we break down the 3 essentials every business owner must get right to create lasting success. As two entrepreneurs who built and sold our own businesses, we share the hard lessons, the biggest mistakes we…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by 2 business owners who’ve sold 2 companies and are now business coaches, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you grow and scale. From staffing to sales and structure, we share proven strategies that took us from startup to sale. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, get the advice you need to accelerate your business growth. Tune in for practical, no-nonsense advice to grow your business and take it to the next level.

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How many episodes does The Small Business Development Academy have?

The Small Business Development Academy currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Small Business Development Academy about?

Hosted by 2 business owners who’ve sold 2 companies and are now business coaches, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you grow and scale. From staffing to sales and structure, we share proven strategies that took us from startup to sale. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level...

How often does The Small Business Development Academy release new episodes?

The Small Business Development Academy has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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