Pat Miller Show® Podcast

Dec 30 2023 75 ep. 44 mins 6
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Time, Money and Real Relationships - that's the secret recipe to win the Small Business Game. Each week on the nationally syndicated Pat Miller Show, we're learning about sales, marketing, mindset, strategy and everything else that we must handle to make our small businesses go. It's a discussion of the small business lifestyle by a fellow bootstrapped small business owner to give you the tools you need to win. On the show, Pat interviews experts to get real information you can implement right away and he's honest about the ups and downs of the average day. This podcast is the weekly recording of our nationally syndicated radio show airing all across the country. Learn more about the show at https://www.patmillershow.com Remember, it's Your Dream, Don't Grow it Alone® The Pat Miller Show is powered by the Idea Collective® Small Business Community - learn more at https://www.ideacollectiveincubator.com About the host - Pat Miller, The Idea Coach is on a mission to bring small business owners together. When not hosting the show, he is leading the Idea Collective Small Business Community, trying to hit a golf ball as little as possible or cheering on his beloved Chicago Bears. The best place to keep up with Pat is on his LinkedIn Page - Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=jpatmiller

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The 4 Biggest Lessons Pat Learned in 2023

Dec 30 2023 42 mins  
It seems we were just talking about our 'word of the year', and now here we are at the end of 2023! Pat is sharing four things he learned this year, but it might surprise you that they aren't huge, earth-shattering lessons, but rather simple truths that could help us all.Listen in as Pat reflects on the lessons he learned this year, and what worked and what didn't.Also on this epis

The Current State of Mortgage Rates

Dec 23 2023 42 mins  
What is going on with mortgages!?! We start the show with an interview with Michael Creed, Producing Branch Manager for Luminate Home Loans. Though mortgage rates have come down slightly, they are still quite high. Michael gives us some insight on where things will most likely settle and how lenders are reacting to current and possible future mortgage rates.Also on this episode:Acc

3 Steps to Getting the Most Out of this Season of Giving

Dec 16 2023 42 mins  
Tis the season to reflect on the past year, and to anticipate what could happen in 2024. What is working in your business? What needs to be fixed? Is growth happening at a rate that you are happy with? Is growth happening at all? Whew! Asking these questions can get exhausting.But rather than get overwhelmed with all the questions, today we're talking about gratitude. Entrepreneurs

6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Networking Events

Dec 09 2023 42 mins  
Have you ever felt that networking events are a waste of time? It's probably because you aren't doing them right. If you're going to go to a networking event, then NETWORK! Don't spend time on your phone, don't sit in the corner by yourself - you can do that at home! Get yourself into a mind frame to engage with others and then actually do it. And make sure you don't just talk to p

6 Lessons Learned From Hosting the Idea Collective Small Business Conference

Dec 02 2023 42 mins  
The 2023 Idea Collective Small Business Conference happened a few weeks ago, and though it wasn't a first-time event, Pat learned a few things. It mostly comes down to connection, community and content.If you like the idea of bringing like-minded people together as well, you're going to want to listen.Also on this episode:Sleep / Health - Your health can have a definite impact on y

2 Billionaires Walk Into a Room...

Nov 25 2023 42 mins  
A couple of billionaires once told me that "access to capital" was their biggest concern for small business owners. But talking about access to capital and getting capital are two different things.When it comes to funding a small business, there are four ways to get the money you need. Capital is necessary when running a business because it gives you options and allows you to take

Small Business Ownership for Dummies

Nov 18 2023 42 mins  
Are you getting tired of the corporate rat race and wondering what it takes to become a small business owner? I'm going to break down the things you need to know, on a level just right for those considering becoming first-time entrepreneurs.Pat starts with trying his best to talk you out of it! Huh? That's right, from your odds of failing to all of the risks involved in starting a

The End of an Era in the Small Business Community

Nov 11 2023 42 mins  
Something has happened in the small business community. It feels almost like a changing of seasons. During Covid, many of us became entrepreneurs for the first time. But it wasn't easy because we were trapped in our homes with our big ideas, and there was nothing to do about those ideas. And we were forced to get clear on the "Why" of what we were attempting to do to keep us motiva

AI Goes to Washington - What You Need to Know About the New Executive Order

Nov 04 2023 39 mins  
Earlier this week, President Biden released an Executive Order all about safety and privacy regarding Artificial Intelligence. This is HUGE!! Privacy is a real concern with AI, but what will the Executive Order mean for small business owners and entrepreneurs? The Executive Order addresses the use of deep fakes, because we all know AI is creating plenty of content that isn't real.

The Difference Between a Community and a Network, and Why One is Better Than the Other

Oct 28 2023 44 mins  
Having a network in business is crucial, but it's time to level up!I've been playing around with the concept of the difference between community vs network, and in my experience I'd say having a community is one level above having a network.How connected are you to what you are doing each day? Are you doing all the things for your business just to make money or do you know your pur