Casey Carroll is really, really good at Facebook ads. And it can be a complicated, overwhelming world. In this episode, we dissect how to figure out what is important for you to get started with Facebook ads for your small business. By the end of the episode, you will have a six-step guide that you can follow to tackle this seemingly daunting task. You are good at learning things…learning this will transform your business! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Small Business War Stories iTunes Stitcher RSS Feed If you have any questions or comments about today’s episode, please lea ..read more

It’s almost March, and hiring is about to ramp up for the Spring! The Groundhog saw his shadow, or didn’t…and I am pretty sure one of those means that warmer climate, patio hangouts and sunlight are coming our way. A few weeks ago I asked people to submit their favorite interview question. We got some great submissions…here the top 3: 1. Ashley at The Fairmont asks Housekeeping candidates: Does clean have a smell to you, and if so what does it smell like? I love that question because it is somewhat subjective, but it also helps you learn about how they see the world. Ashley said that she pre ..read more

Tara Dawn Chapman went from being a CIA agent to cold-emailing a bee farm. The email included her squat and deadlift numbers (beekeeping is hard work!). The rest, as they say, is history. Tara launched Two Hives Honey by putting hives in people’s backyards. She then partnered with the hosts by harvesting the honey while teaching them beekeeping. Always wanted to know about bees? Are you interested in a badass female entrepreneur making her vision happen? Tune in! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Small Business War Stories iTunes Stitcher RSS Feed If you have any questions or c ..read more

Today’s episode is nothing short of magical. I sat down with Daniel Whittington, the new Chancellor of The Wizard Academy. We talk storytelling, business, and what it means to run a business school that tackles business from the right side of the brain. What is The Tower? Why are there statues of Don Quixote everywhere? What exactly are the Magical Worlds of Communication? All of this and more in today’s episode. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Small Business War Stories iTunes Stitcher RSS Feed If you have any questions or comments about today’s episode, please leave them be ..read more

Mick Whitcomb takes old objects like typewriters and scales and makes funky awesome light fixtures out of them. His wife Paige makes beautiful tintype photography. Mick and Paige spend 300 days on the road with their dog, going to different art shows, setting up their booth, and making a living. They are based out of Springfield, Missouri, but their customers are nationwide. This is a fascinating story, and a business model that I had not seen yet. We cover what it’s like to be a traveling artist, how to get accepted into art shows, and what it’s like to travel and work with your spouse. Don ..read more

Film cameras? Who shoots film cameras? It turns out an increasing number of people are becoming interested in film as an art medium and as a way to slow down an appreciate photography. Jeremiah Flynn talks about his store where he sells all kinds of film cameras and supplies, from the common to the exotic. We also discuss how he does tintype (or wet plate collodion) photography as a way to supplement his income and keep the business going. Don’t miss the part near the end where we discuss how people can create content and lessons that can provide them with a passive income stream. Listen to ..read more

What would happen to your guitar if it got run over by a truck? Nothing, as long as it was in Calton case. Robert Steel tells us exactly what happened and what the guitar and the case looked like after it was all said and done. Robert is awesome, and he tells a lot of stories, from rock and roll celebrity stories to what it’s like to manufacture in the US in the 21st Century. Don’t miss this episode! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Small Business War Stories iTunes Stitcher RSS Feed If you have any questions or comments about today’s episode, please leave them below ..read more

Paul Jarvis just wrote a book called “Company of One” and sent me a copy. I read it cover to cover and found it really compelling, so we hosted him on the show.  Paul talks about a different kind of business philosophy, where more is not always better. How do you build a Company of One to fit your lifestyle and goals? Why and how should you resist the envy that comes when you see others constantly growing their business? This and more in today’s episode! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Small Business War Stories iTunes Stitcher RSS Feed If you have any questions or comments a ..read more

Kara is amazing. Do you want to learn how you can take your art and turn it into a business that makes $100k annually within one year? Kara has the blueprint! She is also writing a book about it, and we get a bit of a preview. Kara has a successful ceramics business in Austin, Texas, but this episode is about so much more than that….we cover art, business, manifesting your outcomes, the power of positive thought and intention (backed by consistent action) and more! Unmissable episode if you are looking to take the leap on your own in 2019 and beyond. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to Sma ..read more

Did Bill Murray really climb through the window of Willie Nelson’s chapel during Luck Reunion? This is the 100th episode of Small Business War Stories, and this is the perfect way to celebrate, with an episode recorded at Willie Nelson’s ranch. Matt Bizer, Ellee Fletcher (Willie’s grandniece) and I talked about the music business, Willie and his family, how artists make money in the 21st Century, and how Luck Reunion is creating a new kind of music and content company. We also talk about community and the role that music and podcasts have in bringing people together. Last but not least, we g ..read more