Small Business Confidential

Mike and A’marri talk about getting into the zone, taking naps, scripting your day and being honest with yourself as an employee or business owner.2:28 Mike and A'marri talk about how a power nap refreshes your mind and helps you solve problems, and gets more better ideas.10.33 Mike discusses, getting into the zone means dedicating time to it.19:57 Mike discusses why 90% of

When you hear someone say "you don't know shit, if you haven't met a payroll," remember that they are speaking from experience. Running a business requires more than just book smarts and theoretical knowledge. It requires real-world experience and an understanding of what it takes to meet the financial obligations of a company. Among these obligations is meeting

Don't just talk about your goal, do steps to make it happen. In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Alex talk about how people often talk endlessly about what they're going to do, but nothing ever gets done. Stop talking and start doing, make progress on something every single day. Also covered a few topics related to the Cleveland Heights housing problems.2:48 Mike ope

A large number of vacant houses in Cleveland Heights are a serious problem that needs to be addressed. We can't ignore these hundreds of vacant homes, so we are creating Project Rath, a project aimed at tackling this issue and taking it a step further. Find out more about this project in our first podcast episode where we discuss it and explain it in more detail.2:56 Mike Reil

As the world changes rapidly, the concept of work changes as well. Companies no longer focus solely on the tasks that need to be completed, but on the people doing the work - the workers. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss this and more in this latest episode of Small Business Confidential.2:13 Mike Reilly points out we don't need the work; we need the workers.9:13 Mike Rei

Mike and Mike mix a rich stew of contrarian thinking. Why go to college? Why Sales classes are so important. If you go to college, how should you approach that experience? Take a gap year? Why not?3:02 Mike and Mike talk about the common myth fallacy says that if you earn good grades in high school, you should go to college because if you don't, you are a loser.13:13 Mike talk

How would you sell a house, a boat, or yourself? What are the steps in the sales process? Finding the right method that works for you is the key to success in sales. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante will discuss their step-by-step sales process and how they close sales and deal with objections. This is a must-listen episode. Stay tuned.3:07 Mike and Mike discuss the steps in the sales

In this podcast, Mike and Mike bemoan the lack of priority to teaching sales in High School or College. Like having a car with no gas.2:01 Mike and Mike talk about the art of selling5:13 Mike and Mike discuss the importance of listening to the market when starting a business.14:08 Mike Reilly talks about sales is like a four-letter word 19:39 Mike Ferrante speaks about methodology

In this episode Mike and Mike challenge you to actually make time to Think each week. This is not 'Daydreaming' but actual hard thinking. A minimum of one hour. Two hours are best. Keep track on your calendar and you'll realize how little time you spend 'thinking' about what you are doing.6:04 Mike Reilly talks about the good thing and the bad thing of havi

For any new business, listening to the market is crucial, as you will be able to determine whether or not it is sustainable. Seeing the market first will maximize your chances of success. In this episode, Mike and A'marri discuss the changes in the market over the years and why listening to the marketplace is necessary when deciding on a business idea. 6:57 Mike and A’marri