Business Success Tips: Entertaining Insights in Management, Finance, Marketing and Revenue

BST 237: Buckaroo Banzai

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:04:00 -0000

We discuss the future of the printing industry and eBook readers, and inventing new business models.

BST 236: Hypocrisy and Weight Loss Advice

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:02:00 -0000

Paul shares his internal turmoil about supporting Starbucks and Costco, and offers weight loss advice.

BST 235: Moving to the Clouds

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We discuss the relative merits of moving IT infrastructure to cloud data networks and SaaS, and Paul tries to get tech support from us.

BST 234: Trailer Parks, Living Longer, and Getting Referrals

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about a lot, including the joy of trailer parks, getting referrals, salesperson management techniques, and chargeable time.

BST 233: Run Your Business Like a Sports Team

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000

JC enlightens us on how professional sports teams can teach us a lot about how to run a business.

BST 232: Let Your People Go

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about the need to let people do what they do best, or let them move on...

BST 231: Caffeine Addiction and Why Book Writing Can Suck

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about the relative merits of coffee in the workplace and building fame through writing.

BST 230: Info Products and the Democratization of Monetization

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about putting your knowledge into info products and how to price them.

BST 229: BST LIVE on USTREAM

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We video broadcast the show live on USTREAM.TV for the first time, and read some recent emails.

BST 228: Andreas' Success Story

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:04:00 -0000

Andreas tells us about some of his major recent business success and read some interesting listener emails.

BST 227: Join Us For Our 1st Live USTREAM.TV Broadcast This Tuesday!

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:30:00 -0000

Special announcement about our 1st live USTREAM.TV streaming video session of BST happening this Tuesday Oct. 27th at 7PM PST/10PM EST. We invite and encourage all BST listeners to join in on the fun and chat with us live while we're recording this month's sessions! Join in at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/business-success-tips-live

BST 226: The Need for Support Groups and How to Sell Paul

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about the power and value of getting group support for your goals, and try to figure out how to dress Paul up and take him out.

BST 225: German Email and Car Retail

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:25:00 -0000

We read some listener emails (and one in German), debate the value of a college education for entrepreneurs, and talk about some spousal business opportunities.

BST 224: Socio-Economic Theories and Inappropriate Interview Questions

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:04:00 -0000

We talk about different political ideologies and questions that you probably should never ask a potential employee.

BST 223: Inspiration vs. Desperation and the Wave Theory of Behavior

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We discuss the inspiration vs. desperation models of behavior in business and life, and surfing the waves of your comfort zones.

BST 222: BST After Party and Questioning the Brain

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0000

Paul asks if the brain is a computer or a radio receiver, and we talk Edison, Tesla, Pascal, and the relative merits of wearing tinfoil hats.

BST 221: Listener Emails, Sean's Back from Europe, and Happiness

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:25:00 -0000

We read some inspiring listener emails and debate the source of happiness.

BST 220: The Value of Conversation, Storytelling, and Listening

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We talk about.. well, talking -- the business and personal value of conversation, storytelling, and listening.

BST 219: Business Opportunities in a Self-Destructive Society

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We look into our crystal ball about how to make money on the eve of destruction (and obesity).

BST 218: Life Purpose, Values, and Time Management

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We get deep talking life values, family, time management, consumerism, and a lot of other big words.

BST 217: Betting the Farm

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We discuss risk vs. reward, betting the farm in business, and the merits of living a stress-free life.

BST 216: Marketing Personal Services

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:03:00 -0000

We read a listener letter and offer some advice on his wife's personal services business.

BST 215: Selling GLI Part 2

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We finish our discussion about selling Sean's environmental blogs, Paul pitches Sean on working for TweetFunnel.

BST 214: Selling GLI Part 1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We brainstorm on how to sell Sean's environmental blogs.

BST 213: Scarcity in Business and the 3 Rules of Selling

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We debate the value of scarcity in business and Paul shares his 3 rules of selling.

BST 212: Listener Emails and Shout Outs

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000

We toast to some generous listeners, and talk sales funnels and positive thinking.

BST 211: Hooking Holly Up

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0000

Paul and Sean broker an impromptu negotiation between Holly and Steve for social media services.

BST 210: Layoffs, Recession-Proof Whiskey, and Mechanical Turks

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:07:00 -0000

We talk recession and layoffs, using Amazon mTurk to build recession-proof businesses, and JC begs for Red Breast.

BST 209: Monetizing Twitter, Part Deux

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000

We finish our discussion of Twitter monetization ideas, social media branding, and mastering the MC Hammer handshake.

BST 208: 140 TC Conference and Monetizing Twitter

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:30:00 -0000

Paul, Steve, and JC discuss their experience at the 140 TC Twitter Conference and monetizing Twitter (note: Sean meant Twollow.com, not Twellow.com).

BST 204: GuruTube1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:30:00 -0000

Mike Williams of Gurutube describes his new venture

BST 150: Andraes

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:52:00 -0000

Andraes visits from Germany, and talks about his businesses.

BST 149: Starting a Business Can Be Hard...

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:19:00 -0000

In this classic episode from exactly two years ago, we discuss the difficulties of starting your own business.

BST 143: Success in a Failing Economy

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:19:00 -0000

This week, we look at ways to succeed when the economy is going into the toilet (timely, huh?).

BST 142: Residual Income

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:39:00 -0000

The only real way to build profit is by setting your company up to make residual income. But none of us actually know that much about it! So we're recruiting the BST Brain Trust. Listen to the episode, then pitch in with your ideas.

BST 141: Stress Kills

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:14:00 -0000

This week, we talk about the evils of stress and how to keep it out of your life.

BST 140: It's Never Too Late

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:57:00 -0000

J.C. returns, and Paul's life may take a surprising new twist...

BST 134: Craigslist

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:26:00 -0000

We discuss the do's and don'ts of taking your business to the next level, particularly in hiring (or firing!) the right people.

BST 133: Portability

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:58:00 -0000

Sean tells us about how he's striving to make his life and work more portable.

BST 132: Designing Your Life

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:10:00 -0000

This week, we talk about how to design your own life so you love your work and keep your independence.

BST 131: Uncertain Times

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:19:00 -0000

Back from Thanksgiving, the gang discusses what to do in these uncertain financial times.

BST 130: Staying Motivated and Client Relationships

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0000

This week we talk about how to stay motivated, what motivates people, and the importance of positive client relationships. Lisa puts up with us for one more week.

BST 129: Lee's Health Intervention

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0000

This week Lee gets a health intervention and we discuss how to get healthy and why health = success. Lisa sits in again.

BST 128: Motivation and Health

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we talk about how not to lose your motivation and the importance of being healthy. Lisa sits in again.

BST 127: JC Wants To Go

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week JC explains how he wants to leave the show but decides to "suck it up," and Sean vents about past shows. Lisa sits in.

BST 118: Stone Soup and GreenLivingIdeas.com

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we talk about the concept of Stone Soup and the new GreenLivingIdeas.com venture.

BST 117: Detaching from Failure

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss the business merits of detaching yourself from failure.

BST 116: Drama, Victims and Listener Mail

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we answer some listener email and talk about overcoming drama and the victim syndrome.

BST 115: Boundaries in Business and Bending Over

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss the necessity for setting boundaries in business.

BST 098: Computer Wars

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss the ongoing 'computer wars' between Mac & Windows as Sean finds a new religion/girlfriend.

BST 097: The NetCast Story, Part 2, BuilderCommunity.com

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we conclude the history of NetCast Central (part 2) and introduce BuilderCommunity.com. We also talk about our Florida sales trip & new sales techniques.

BST 096: The POC, Vegas and the NetCast Story, Part 1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss the power of conversation, share some life experiences in Vegas, and talk about the history of NetCast Central (part 1).

BST 095: Listener Mail, Jobs & Location

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0000

This week we read and answer some viewer mail and discuss the realities of having or quitting a job - Recorded in yet another new studio.

BST 094: How to Set up a Sucessful Website, Part 4

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:00:00 -0000

This week we conclude our discussion with guest Chris Watson on how to have a successful website business. Part 4

BST 093: How To Set up a Sucessful Website, Part 3

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0000

This week we continue with guest Chris Watson discussing how to have a successful website business. Part 3

BST 092: How to Set up a Sucessful Website, Part 2

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:30:00 -0000

This week we continue with guest Chris Watson discussing how to have a successful website business. Part 2

BST 091: How to Set up a Sucessful Website, Part 1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:52:00 -0000

This week we have guest Chris Watson discuss how to have a successful website business. Part 1

BST 090: Good Listening

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:30:00 -0000

This week we sometimes listen to Sean talk about how good listening skills are important.

BST 089: More Conflict

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:30:00 -0000

In this show we fight about whether conflict is good for business or not.Happy Groundhog Day!(Btw, see the movie it's awesome!)

BST 088: Business Philosophies and Stuff

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:03:00 -0000

This week Paul asks some questions about business philosophies and everyone else talks about whatever they want.We made a mistake on the discount code in last weeks show. The correct code is GSBmember. Case counts.

BST 087: Vacations are Good for Business

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:32:00 -0000

The gang talks about vacations are good for us and excellent for our business.

BST 086: How Conflict Affects Business

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:00:00 -0000

This week we discuss how conflict affects you and your business. Also here is the list of Websites mentioned in last weeks show: Ringcentral.comRentacoder.comGuru.comElance.comGetafreelancer.comLegalzoom.comSalesforce.comManagemyminutes.com code:gbcmember

BST 085: Starting your Own Business, Part 4

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:30:00 -0000

Guest Sean Daily and the gang conclude the discussion on how to start your own business. This is show 4 of 4

BST 084: Starting your Own Business, Part 3

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:30:00 -0000

Guest Sean Daily and the gang continue to discuss how to start your own business. This is show 3 of 4

BST 083: Starting your Own Business, part 2

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:00:00 -0000

Guest Sean Daily and the gang continue to discuss how to start your own business. This is show 2 of 4

BST 082: Starting Your Own Business, Part 1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:30:00 -0000

Guest Sean Daily and the gang discuss how to start your own business. This is show 1 of 4

BST 081: Creating Your Business Reality, Part 2

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:30:00 -0000

Author and teacher Allan Hardman and the BST crew continue to discuss using methods of perception to improve your business.

BST 080: Creating Your Business Reality, Part 1

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:30:00 -0000

Author and teacher Allan Hardman and the BST crew discuss using methods of perception the improve your business.

BST 079: Guilt and Worry

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:30:00 -0000

This show discusses the affects of guilt and worry on your business.

BST 075: Who you Hang With

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:30:00 -0000

Watch your volume, we recorded from transitional equipment. We discuss how the impact of others can impact you. Hang with the right crowd!

BST 056: Always Look for More business

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:58:00 -0000

Always look for more business. You can't have too much business. If you schedule is full, charge more. If your schedule is not full go sell more.

BST 051: All Over the Map

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:30:00 -0000

We cover lots of business topics and more in a single netcast. It's about selling, products, and we disagree.

BST 043: Bob auditions on CRW SW

friends@businesssuccesstips.org (Paul, Sean, Lee, Steve, Andreas and JC) — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:30:00 -0000

Bob auditions with an interview with Steve on CRM SW.