The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.
Episodes
Entrepreneur Norman Crowley shares his remarkable journey and explains why ideas matter far less than the courage to start and the discipline to execute. As Norman explains, "Just begin. The customer will fix your idea very quickly."
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofb...
A practical 10-step guide to creating your small business strategic plan for the year ahead.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/590-annual-strategic-planning/
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A referable client experience is the key to earning organic referrals, and Stacey Brown Randall joins the show to break down how small business can get referrals without asking.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/589-stacey-randall-referable-expereince/
Bookkeeping essentials for small business with Jodi Arrant, including best practices, and the biggest mistakes to avoid in small-business bookkeeping.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/588-jody-arrant-bookkeeping-essentials/
How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to cut through chaos, focus on what truly matters, and make faster, smarter decisions as a small business owner.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/587-eisenhower-matrix-prioritization/
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Motivating hourly employees starts with a mindset shift. To do it well, it requires rethinking how we lead, communicate, and create purpose for hourly workers.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r393-rethinking-hourly-worker-motivation/
Toy designer and educator Cas Holman explores how embracing play can unlock creativity, reduce stress, and help small business owners reframe failure as part of growth.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/586-cas-holman-play-in-business/
Learn a simple, repeatable framework for crafting an effective sales pitch that connects, communicates value, and inspires action.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/585-crafting-your-sales-pitch/
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Attorney and entrepreneur Wesley Henderson shares practical legal insights every small business owner needs to protect their business and operate with confidence.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/584-wesley-henderson-legal-tips/
Engineer-turned-entrepreneur Joshua Talbert shares his journey from defense contractor to tech startup founder and CEO of MySherpas.ai.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/583-josh-talbert-software-startup/
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How small signs of disorder in your workplace can erode culture, safety, and customer trust, and how fixing them builds pride and small business success.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/582-broken-windows-theory/
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Entrepreneur Sasha Millstein shares her journey launching Aunt Ethel's Pot Pies and scaling this frozen comfort food brand from idea to shelves.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/581-sasha-millstein-aunt-ethels-pot-pies/
Four compelling reasons why mastering delegation is essential for every small business owner.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r355-4-reasons-to-delegate/
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How small business owners can unlock hidden profits by optimizing financial levers and making smarter money decisions.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/580-jamie-trull-unlocking-hidden-profits/
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Business poll results reveal the biggest challenges small business owners face, from marketing struggles to sales fears, debt concerns, AI adoption, and growth barriers.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/579-business-poll-results/
The loyalty, referrals, and pricing power a small business gains by consistently delivering remarkable customer experiences, even when the ROI isn't directly measurable in dollars.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/578-vance-morris-return-on-experience/
<...How small business owners can overcome fear, embrace Artificial Intelligence literacy, and start using generative AI tools to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/577-susan-gonzales-ai-literacy/
How to get your small business beyond the failure statistics.
Learn from the business failure statistics, instead of being a part of the failure stats, and bu...
Cybersecurity expert Nick Mullen shares how you can protect your business from cyber attacks. Small businesses are often the target for today's most dangerous cyber threats.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/575-nick-mullen-cyber-security/
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Learn the 5 reasons your businesses will fail and how to avoid them.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/574-5-reasons-your-business-will-fail/
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