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The Small Business School Podcast — 389 episodes

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Navigating Disappointment as a Business Owner

2

Should Your Business Pay For Referrals with Kristina Bartold

3

Live From High Vibe Women: Building a Scalable Business with Purpose, Profit & Power with Lexi

4

How to Use Podcast Guesting to Grow Your Business with Christina Lenkowski

5

Buy Back Your Time: What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong

6

Why Nutrition Is the Missing Link for Entrepreneurs (And How to Fix It) with Michelle Lentz

7

The Founder to CEO Shift with Suneera Madhani

8

Millionaire Mindset, Manifestation & the Power of Self-Image with Danielle Amos

9

How to Create a Website That Actually Converts (Not Just Looks Pretty) with Andrea Krones

10

The Visibility Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs with Anjali Handa

11

How Small Businesses Can Use Ads to Gain Visibility in 2026 with Britt Holmes

12

Scaling a Family Business with Alexandra Mamalider

13

How to Use Ethical AI in Your Business with Elaine Alexander

14

Opening a Second Business Without Burning Down the First

15

From Public Failure to Purpose-Driven Growth with Tori Wesszer

16

Building Community and Confidence as a Female Entrepreneur with Ashley Dawn

17

Event Sponsorships for Small Business Owners with Kristina Bartold

18

First-Year Business Growth Strategies That Actually Work From A First-Time Franchise Owner

19

What Actually Sets Franchise Owners Up for Success with Kim Hiebert

20

Why Connection Will Be Your Most Valuable Business Currency in 2026

21

How Story, Alignment & Authenticity Drive Business Growth with Lianne Cawley

22

Why Power Partners and Affiliates are Failing Most Businesses

23

Podcast Guesting That Actually Grows Your Business (and What Hosts Really Want) with Kristina Bartold

24

The Real Power of Podcasting for Business Owners with Kristina Bartold

25

Copywriting That Feels Good with Evie Tevares

26

Permission To Pause

27

From Cleaning Buckets to a $9M Brand: The Mint Cleaning Founders Tell All

28

Business Builders (Pt.45) Stepping Into Your CEO Era: What Was Actually Worth Your Time This Year

29

Why Relationships (Not Algorithms) Grow Your Business with Jen Szpigiel

30

Navigating End-of-Year Pressure Without Losing Your Peace

31

Business Builders (Pt.44) Stop Fixing Everything Yourself: The Leadership Shift That Unlocks Scale

32

What’s Actually Working in Marketing Right Now with Kelsey Reidl

33

There Is No One Right Way to Build a Business

34

Business Builders (Pt.43) Leadership vs. Likability: Are You Leading or People-Pleasing?

35

Why “More For Less” Will Break Your Business

36

Business Builders (Pt.42) Leading Even When You’re Deep in the Weeds

37

Making Sense of Tax Installments (Without the Panic)

38

Business Builders (Pt.41) From Doer to Leader: How to Know You’re Ready for Your First (or Next) Leadership Hire

39

Redefining Wealth: Empowering Women to Build Financial Confidence with Shae Invidiata

40

Business Builders (Pt.40) What a Financially Healthy Year-End Really Looks Like

41

From Hustle to Harmony in Business and Life with Anna Lozano

42

Should Entrepreneurs Opt Into EI for Maternity Leave? Let’s Break It Down!

43

How I’d Prepare for Maternity Leave as a Business Owner

44

How Small Businesses Can Actually Compete with Amazon

45

Business Builders (Pt.39) Growth Costs Money — How to Plan for It Without the Chaos

46

Let’s Normalize Women Making Money

47

Business Builders (Pt.38) Forecasting Revenue With Intention (Not Anxiety)

48

Changing the Way You Think About the CRA

49

Business Builders (Pt.37) How Much Should You Really Be Paying Yourself as a Business Owner?

50

Building a Business That Feeds Your Soul with Rebecca Ogilvie

51

Business Builders (Pt.36) Should You Keep All Your Offers?

52

Finding Your Voice with Dmytro from Sing Smart

53

Business Builders (Pt.35) Breaking the Feast or Famine Cycle

54

Planning for the “What Ifs” with Debbie Stanley

55

Business Builders (Pt.34) Building a Budget That Fuels Your Business Growth

56

Money Mindset + Simple Money Moves: Clarity You Can Act On Today

57

Business Builders (Pt.33) Know Your Numbers (Even If You Hate Math)

58

From Chaos to Calm with Jenn Rowles

59

Business Builders (Pt.32) The Smart Way to Raise Your Rates (and Protect Your Business)

60

Balancing Chaos, Community & Your Nervous System with Laurie Hawkins

61

Business Builders (Pt.31) How to Have Hard Conversations in Business

62

Flipping the Script on Sales with Kirsten Schmidtke

63

Business Builders (Pt.30): Setting Boundaries As A Leader (Without Guilt)

64

From Coaching to Coffee: Reinventing Yourself (and the Hustle) with Jenna Goodhand

65

Business Builders (Pt.29): How To Build Leadership In Your Team

66

Secure Relationships & Stronger Businesses with Katarina Polonska

67

Business Builders (Pt.28) How to Forecast Revenue with Confidence

68

Using ManyChat to Grow Smarter with Madi Beumee

69

Business Builders (Pt.27) Do You Actually Have Room To Grow?

70

Building Wealth That Lasts with Donny Mangos

71

Business Builders (Pt.26): Leading Through Change Without Losing Your Team

72

Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy After 40 with Kerri Hallman

73

Business Builders (Pt.25): Performance Reviews That Actually Work

74

Hiring, Right-Sizing, and Building the Team You Deserve with Kristan Strate

75

Business Builders (Pt.24) Building a Values-Driven Culture

76

How to Build a Business (and Life) That Actually Feels Good with Jillian Schecher

77

Business Builders (Pt.23): Clarifying Roles to Grow Your Business

78

Crafting Copy That Truly Connects With Jill Pavlov

79

Reconnecting to Yourself in Business with Renee Walker

80

Business Builders (Pt.22) SOPs Made Simple: Creating Systems That Actually Save You Time

81

Building a Business That Aligns With Who You Are with Jana Boyko

82

Business Builders (Pt.21) Build a Business That Can Run Without You

83

Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times with Marissa Teeter

84

Business Builders (Pt.20) Who Should You Hire Next? Finding the Right Role to Grow Your Business

85

From Preserves to Profits: A Founder’s Journey with Christine Manning

86

Business Builders (Pt.19) Scaling Your Delivery Without Losing Your Magic

87

Pinterest for Business Growth with Nadalie Bardo

88

Business Builders (Pt.18) Let’s Talk Pricing (Without the Gut Clench)

89

Episode 300: Real Talk on Growth, Grit, and Showing Up Authentically

90

Travel More, Spend Less: Mastering the Art of Travel Points with Megan Lanford

91

Business Builders (Pt.17) Is Your Ideal Client Still the Right Fit?

92

Finding Your Voice: Building Simple, Authentic Messaging with Helen Thacker

93

Business Builders (Pt.16) Is Your Client Journey Costing You Growth? Let’s Fix That.

94

Community, Courage, and Canadian Makers with Virginia from Acre75

95

Real Talk for Product-Based Business Owners

96

Business Builders (Pt.15) How to Take Back Your Time as a CEO

97

Live From High Vibe Women: From Basement to Brand Empire with Julie Cole

98

Business Builders (Pt:14) How to Get Out of the Weeds and Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business

99

How to Show Up Authentically and Attract the Right People with Puja Malhotra

100

Evolving Your Business Without Losing Yourself with Quinn Tempest

101

Business Builders (Pt:13) How to Build Predictable Revenue Streams for a More Stable and Scalable Business

102

Bridging the Gen Z Gap with Emily Van Straten

103

Business Builders (Pt:12) How to Collect and Use Feedback From Clients and Your Team to Scale Smarter

104

Growing Your Business by Doing What You Love and Delegating the Rest with Kelly Lorenzen

105

Business Builders (Pt:11) Crafting Your CEO Mission Statement

106

Mastering Recruitment for Small Business Success with Meghan Houle

107

Business Builders (Pt:10) Identifying Industry Trends That Matter

108

Balancing Motherhood & Business with Laura Sinclair

109

Business Builders (Pt:9) Simplify to Scale – How to Grow Faster with Less Overwhelm

110

Slowing Down For Greater Success with Sarah Lambert

111

Business Builders (Pt:8) Revenue Vs Profit

112

Business Through Connection with Portia Chambers & Dana Clark

113

Business Builders (Pt:7) Avoiding The Comparison Trap

114

Scaling with Intention: The Power of Asking the Right Questions with Kareen Walsh

115

Business Builders (Pt:6) Scaling Smart

116

Cultivating Deeper Connections with Palak Dave

117

Business Builders (Pt:5) Evolving Your Offers

118

Getting ROI From Your Small Business Marketing with Jamie Cornish

119

Business Builders (Pt:4) Creating Space for Big Picture Thinking

120

Is Brick and Mortar Still Worth It?

121

Building Bold Female Brands with Emily Lauren Dick

122

Business Builders (Pt:3) The 3 Most Critical Financial Metrics for Your Business

123

Elevate Your Customer Experience Through Better Business Operations featuring Amy Sussex

124

Monetizing YouTube and Affiliates For Service Providers with LaShonda Brown

125

Business Builders (Pt:2) Do You Have A Start Up Or CEO Mindset?

126

Building a Solid and Soulful Legal Foundation for Your Business with Vanessa Locicero

127

Business Builders (Pt:1) Revisiting Your Vision In 2025

128

Why Trademarking Matters: Building a Strong Brand Foundation with Lauren Bercuson

129

All Things Etsy and Building E-commerce Strategy with Dylan Jahraus

130

Launching Into 2025 with Authenticity and Gratitude on Social Media; featuring Carly Ottaway

131

Megan Golightly from Simplified Inc. on Leading with Heart: Prioritizing Value, Boundaries, and Balance in Business

132

Accounting Q&A: Your Monthly Bookkeeping Process Made Simple

133

Accounting Q&A: Year-End Adjusting Entries for Small Business Owners

134

Accounting Q&A: Should You Incorporate?

135

Higher Prices DO NOT Equal More Success

136

Life Changing Moves: Real Estate and Financial Freedom with Stephanie Soave

137

Honing Your Focus and Knowing When To Let Go

138

How Relying on Your Business Income Early Can Affect Business Growth

139

Simplifying Your Systems for a Balanced Life with Renée Warren

140

Roots & Wings: 2 Things You Need To Grow Your Business

141

Embracing Neurodivergence in Business and Life With Mallory Rowan

142

Why Marketing Is An Essential Small Business Skill

143

Creating Events That Impact and Building a Connected Community with Jen Kinal

144

Entrepreneurial Round Table: Is Business Personal?

145

Where Are You Holding Yourself Back? The Neuroscience of Belief

146

Founder Feature: Building and Expanding The Scented Market with Kristy Miller

147

The Key to Better Business Relationships: Understanding Motivation

148

Slow Fashion Panel: The Power of Community in Small Business

149

Setting Meaningful Financial Goals for 2025

150

Financial Management vs Accounting: What’s The Difference?

151

Building Better Tech Solutions: The Importance of Customer Feedback with Jonathan Bowers

152

Avoiding Tax Traps: Managing Cash Flow and Tax Debt as a Small Business Owner

153

Building Genuine Connections in Business with Kristina Bartold

154

Infusing AI into Your Small Business with Avery Swartz

155

Starting a Profitable Business: Profitability and Proof of Concept from Day One

156

Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Recharge Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

157

Founder Feature: Building a Brand That Evolves With You with Lindsay Housman, CEO of Hettas

158

Mastering Marketing: The Best of Small Business School

159

Wearing All the Hats in Your Business: How to Thrive When You’re Doing It All

160

Embracing Imperfection and Simplicity on Social Media with Peg Fitzpatrick

161

Finding Balance In Unexpected Free Time: Ditching The All Or Nothing Mindset

162

Dreaming For The Future of Purpose and Sustainability in Small Business

163

The Power of People: Scaling Your Business from Smart HR Strategies with Larissa Currah

164

Knowing Your Numbers and Doing Something About Them.

165

Rallying Your Team for Small Business Success

166

Unlocking the Road to Seven Figures with Shelagh Cummins

167

Resetting Your Business Mindset: From Complication to Opportunity

168

Reflecting on Trailblazer Live: Event Highlights and Takeaways

169

Mastering Copywriting: The Key to Standing Out in a Noisy Market with Alex Cattoni

170

Maximizing Your Event Experience ROI

171

Right-Sizing Your Investment in Mission, Vision, and Values

172

Clarity in Business: The Key to Growing and Thriving with Andrea Reindl

173

Sticking with the Problem: The Key to Lasting Success.

174

Building a Community BEFORE Launching Your Course

175

Identity and Fulfillment in Business with Sydney Ryker

176

The Business Growth Black Hole: A Call for Better Government Support

177

Mistakes That Are Hard To Fix

178

Crafting Wealth and Breaking Industry Norms with Daniela and Sarah from DDM Group

179

Rethinking Your Relationship with Numbers

180

Run Your Business Like a Business

181

Achieving Success Through Better Systems with Ildi Arlette

182

What You Need to Hire Your First Staff: Contracts, Policies, and Beyond!

183

The Secret to Profitability and Impact: Mastering a Time Budget

184

Building Empowering Networks with Monica Boudreau

185

Are You Dropping the Ball with Delegation?

186

The Power of Podcasting with Kristina Bartold, Jamie Francis and Dayle Sheehan

187

Co-creating Winning Culture with Lindsay White

188

The Actual Costs of Employee Turnover

189

The Best of The Best Through 200 Episodes of The Small Business School!

190

Behind the Scenes with Jaclyn Johnson: Business Leadership and Angel Investing

191

What I Learned from Letting Go of a Contractor

192

Key Strategies for Scaling Your Service-Based Business

193

Growth Strategies and Business Expansion with Susan Dennison

194

The One Thing Holding Your Business Back

195

Understanding Your Audience with Kristina Bartold

196

The Impact of an Effective Website with Jana Carlson

197

Level Up Growth Stages

198

My Instagram Metrics Are Down, Here’s Why I’m Okay With That.

199

Trailblazing Success: The Intersection of Money and Mindset with Selena Gray

200

Mastering the Summer Slowdown

201

When to Hire Consultants in Your Business

202

Negotiating Happiness and Streamlining for Impact with Adriana Fierastrau

203

‘My Sister is Building a Business’ with Kelsey Clevett

204

Breaking Free From Stress Cycles

205

Mortgages and Smart Money Moves with Brianna Goslin

206

Getting People on Board in Your Business

207

Building Community and Perseverance Through Pivots with Candice Munro

208

Simplifying to Succeed the “Lazy” Way

209

Life and Business without the Burnout with Janette Downie

210

Mirror the Rise, Not the Plateau

211

Exploring Authentic Marketing with Madeline Walden

212

Staying on Course in Life and Business

213

Simplifying Financial Plans for Success

214

Building Wealth for a Life of Purpose with Mel Abraham

215

My Journey with an Adult Autism Diagnosis

216

Being an Investor in Your Own Business

217

Business Finance: From Confusion to Confidence with Jami Monte

218

Lessons From a Forest Fire

219

Hiring The Right Mentor

220

Harnessing Your Cycle for Success with Ranae Fieck

221

Demanding Excellence in Your Small Business

222

The Power of Mission-Driven Business

223

Breathwork for Everyday Wellness with Ashlee Livingstone

224

Embracing Radical Accountability Pt .2

225

Making Informed Decisions in Entrepreneurship with Wendy Muise

226

Embracing Radical Accountability

227

Effective People Strategies with Tim Dyck

228

Unleashing Your Charisma

229

Your Unique Human Design with Jenn Walker

230

Rethinking Pricing Strategies

231

Navigating Business Debt with Intentional Planning

232

Amplifying Your Brand Visibility with Lisa Simone Richards

233

Empowering Your Team for Business Freedom

234

The Boardroom 12: The 12-Week Strategy

235

Lessons From Slaying Business Dragons with Elaine Comeau

236

Finding the Right Financial Advisor

237

The Boardroom 11: Crafting Your One-Page Business Plan

238

Franchising and Tutus with Genevieve Weeks

239

Avoiding Business Burnout

240

The Boardroom 10: Matching Intentions with Actions

241

Building Confidence on Social Media with Andrea Jones

242

Overcoming People Pleasing in Business

243

The Boardroom 9: Rev Up Your Revenue

244

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Erin Sisko

245

Choosing the Perfect Business Location

246

The Boardroom 8: Building a Business Beyond Yourself

247

Your Unique Path to Small Business Success with Amanda Wilson-Ciocci

248

Cultivating a Thriving Culture

249

The Boardroom 7: The C-Suite

250

Building Boundaries and Alignment in Business with Ansley Barreto

251

Subscriptions and Value Offerings

252

The Boardroom 6: CEO Level Numbers

253

Making AI Your Personal Assistant with Emily Baillie

254

Connecting The Dots For Customers

255

The Boardroom 5: The Three Profit Levers

256

Creating a Multi-Passionate Brand with Sigute Zitikyte

257

Is It Really Better To Do Less and Make More?

258

Breaking Down the Heart of Business with Madison Millard

259

Owner-Led Marketing with Lauren Loreto

260

The Financial Costs of Friends and Family

261

The Boardroom 4: Aligning Actions with Aspirations

262

Branding Built to Last with Katie Dooley

263

Mastering Cash Flow in Your Business

264

The Boardroom 3: Seeking out Good Council

265

Getting Your Business On TV with Ronica Cleary

266

Why Am I Stuck?

267

The Boardroom 2: Tracking your Solutions

268

Bestselling Entrepreneurs with Jamie Francis and Dayle Sheehan

269

Burning It All Down

270

The Boardroom 1: The CEO Advantage

271

Marketing and Sustainable Brands with Amy Auble

272

Understanding a 'Profit First' Perspective

273

Boosting Your Visibility with Jessica Abo

274

The Magic of Seeing Things Through

275

Entrepreneurship For The Long Run with Courtney Spritzer

276

Unraveling Trauma for Business Success with Dawn Taylor

277

Tapping into Powerful PR with Kelsey Kloss

278

Committing to the Calendar with Jean-Luc Boissonneault

279

The Visibility Journey with Danielle Joworski

280

Who Should Be Your First Hire?

281

The Psychology of Talent Optimization with Rebekah Hogan

282

Business Tai Chi with Shirely Chock

283

Understanding Your Profit Patterns

284

The Most Fun Episode Yet with Andrea Parker and Mel Mills

285

Year In Review Part 3: Vision for 2024

286

Year In Review Part 2: Planning For 2024

287

Year In Review Part 1: Reflection

288

Unlock Your Breakthrough with Kristina Bartold-Sorgota and Steve Fleiszer

289

Celebrating 100 Episodes of Community Building with Kristina Bartold

290

Finding Your “IT Factor” with Emily Paulson

291

Navigating Holiday Season Product Launches with Christina Vanacore

292

Experiencing Business Breakthrough

293

Building Confidence in Content Creation with Lindsay Smith

294

Community Beyond The Numbers with Inbal Claudio

295

Starting Out In Today’s Business World

296

The Perfect Pitch with Nicole Pearl

297

Therapy for Entrepreneurs with Shulamit Ber Levtov

298

Getting Financial Clarity Before You ‘Need’ It

299

Unleash the Power of Personal Branding with Marina Middleton

300

Simplify Your Business with Simplified AI with Jeffrey Boyle

301

The Truths Behind Course Creation

302

Pivoting and Perseverance and with Dr. Noor Ali

303

Tap Into your Business Genius with Jumana Alder

304

Gaining the Ability to Step Back

305

Why Relationships Rule on LinkedIn with Janice Porter

306

Why You Should Sell on Etsy with Monica Little

307

The Double-Edged Sword of Flexibility in Entrepreneurship

308

The Challenges of Scaling with Emily McDonald

309

Finding Financial Freedom with Hanna Bier

310

“Who Decides What the Boss Makes?”

311

Connecting with Your Audience with Maggie Glenski

312

Breaking Down The Barrier to SEO with Jade Pruett

313

Curing the Fear of Finances

314

"What Makes You Money?" with Lindsey Breitwieser

315

The Psychology of Marketing with Mallory Rowan

316

Why Marketing is Never Free

317

Leading Your Business Well with Alyssa Krupp

318

HR Hacks with Jackie Koch

319

Making Sense of the Numbers

320

The Potential of Podcasting with Jess Milanes

321

Somatic Work for Business Breakthrough with Becky Aste

322

Optimizing Your Space For Maximum Impact

323

Asking the Right Questions with Suzy Crawford

324

Making the Unconscious Conscious with Danya Douglas Hunt

325

Sustainably and Beautifully-Designed Merchandise with Amanda Hofman

326

How Do We Look at Change Within Our Business

327

Enjoying the Entire Journey with Chocolatier, Tina Codinah

328

Planning! A HUGE Impact on Your Business with Carlyn Bushman

329

The Period Whisperer with Bria Gadd

330

Strategically Leading Your Business Through War Time

331

“How Can I Make it Easier for My Team?” with Lia Garvin

332

Intentionally and Authentically Growing with Scott and Nancy Aaron

333

Our Projections Are Our Perceptions with Amanda Walker

334

Discussing The Business Breakthrough: A Collaborative Workshop with Kristina Bartold and Steve Fleiszer

335

My Favorite Books in Business, Part 2

336

The 4 Pillars of Wellness with Zach Fagerberg

337

My Favorite Books in Business Part 1

338

Moms on a Mission with Amy Traugh

339

These 2 Surprising Things Are All You Need to Know to Run Your Business

340

Celebrating 50 Episodes with Powerful Highlights!

341

The 2 Types of Burnout and How to Bring Joy Back Into Your Business

342

“Well I’m Supposed to Do it This Way” with Becky Mollenkamp

343

I Learned These 6 Lessons the Hard Way. Take My Advice!

344

Healing Your Relationship with Money with Niki Ferguson

345

Showing up as an Authority

346

Prioritizing Your Health Over Your Business with Sheley Brien

347

“Paying Your Dues” Doesn’t Have to Last Forever

348

Feel Good in Your Body so You Can Crush it in Your Business with Bridgitte Mallinson

349

Pricing Your Services and Knowing Your Value

350

The Right and Wrong Way to Delegate with Ashley Carlson

351

How to Objectively Make Big Decisions

352

Slowing Down To Find Yourself with Jessica Mowforth

353

The Best Investments We've Made with Kristina Bartold and Maria Tassi

354

Success After Starting Over with Chris Harder

355

What I Learned At A Roundtable Strategy Session

356

Setting the Tone for Entrepreneurial Community with Stephanie Cartin

357

How I Shift Out of The Comparison Mindset

358

Bringing Real Personality into Your Website with Izzy Waite

359

When Your Spouse Isn’t an Entrepreneur Like You

360

Expand Your Mind, Expand Your Success With Corene Phelps

361

Demolishing Financial Doubt

362

Confidently Going All In with Jackie Dragone

363

The 4 Stages of Owning A Business

364

Less About You, More About the Business with Danielle Stead

365

Taking The Fear Out of Your Business Finances

366

Profitability and Pricing Responsibly with Martina Morton

367

Function Over Flashy When Making Investments

368

Uncovering Your Magic with Helen Thacker

369

Making Both Income and Impact in Your Business

370

Finding Your Flow with Regina Lawrence

371

What I Learned From a Mastermind

372

The Power in Referrals with Lex Roman

373

Empowered Community and Leadership With Anita Parker

374

Knowing Your Audience with Haley Dagan

375

So You Want To Buy a Franchise

376

Building Connections and Community Online with Inbal Claudio

377

Connecting Board of Directors Concepts to Your Small Business

378

Stepping Into Your Business Identity With Jessica Burgio

379

Beginning Again: What I Learned After Selling My Business

380

Roadmap to Clarity When Hiring with Jackie Serviss

381

Confidence and Vision with Lisa Webb

382

Where to Start in Online Selling with Sarah Jansel

383

Life Lessons in Business and Parenting

384

Communicating Your Brand with Matthew Allyn

385

Taking Calculated Risks with Laura Sinclair

386

Tactics vs. Mindset Investing in Your Business

387

Evolving Your Business Mindset with Kimberley Valerie

388

Social Media and Impact with Kristina Bartold

389

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