Business Wingmen Podcast
Tired of boring business discussions fit for your out of touch boss? The Business Wingmen Show, brought to you by father and son duo Steve and Travis Smith, trade tales of corporate absurdity and career brilliance with an electric candor, one which isn’t scared to not be politically correct. Our show dives deep into the thinking, behaviors and actions professional people at the top of their game embody. From leadership and management challenges to climbing the corporate ladder or being a successful entrepreneur, Steve and Travis’ insights help their listeners put to practice REAL ideas and tactics that actually work in the business world. Gain some new, thought-provoking perspective on how to lead your team and run a profitable, growing business- all in about 20 minutes.
Episodes
September 10, 2024 • 39 mins
When is the best time for companies to invest in professional development for new hires or recently promoted individuals? Most wait for problems to surface. We think a more proactive approach is better.
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August 27, 2024 • 36 mins
At some point, you may find yourself in a huge mess of your own making. Despite your best planning and decision making, the Shit has hit the fan. What do you do to salvage whatever is going down while making sure you survive the entire nightmare.
In this episode of the Business Wingmen Podcast, your co-hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith recall their own hire raising misfortunes and suggest ways of getting through and moving on.
In this episode of the Business Wingmen Podcast, your co-hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith recall their own hire raising misfortunes and suggest ways of getting through and moving on.
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August 27, 2024 • 32 mins
Unless you have an airtight bond with your team, there are things your employees might never share with you. They think about these things constantly and debate their merits with co-workers. What is so important to them that they keep their bosses out of the conversation?
In today's Business Wingmen Podcast, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about some of these well-guarded secrets and give you their thoughts on how to address t...
In today's Business Wingmen Podcast, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about some of these well-guarded secrets and give you their thoughts on how to address t...
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August 6, 2024 • 35 mins
We all do things in our businesses that we do out of habit but know we shouldn't. We know these habits aren't the best way to work but we have gotten comfortable and don't give them much thought. From not delegating and being a micro-manager to procrastinating and reacting too quickly, we complain about things that don't turn out right but fail to realize the connection to us.
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, your hosts...
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, your hosts...
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July 30, 2024 • 40 mins
One way to expand your business and grow revenue is by opening new markets. While this seems logical, it is not always the right move. Every business opportunity has pros and cons and opening new markets is no different.
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith explore the benefits and drawbacks of expanding your business's footprint by opening new markets.
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith explore the benefits and drawbacks of expanding your business's footprint by opening new markets.
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July 23, 2024 • 37 mins
Is remote work here to stay? Not everyone thinks so. Still, if you are managing remote workers or if you are new to remote work, your Business Wingmen have some things that will help you optimize your situation.
On today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about thinking and working differently to get the most from your remote based team.
On today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about thinking and working differently to get the most from your remote based team.
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June 25, 2024 • 40 mins
Leaders need to be able to solve problems well and quickly. They can do this by making better decisions that lead to great problem resolution.
On today's Business Wingmen podcast, Steve Smith and Travis Smith debate the merits of problem solving and the best way to get the outcome you want, quickly.
On today's Business Wingmen podcast, Steve Smith and Travis Smith debate the merits of problem solving and the best way to get the outcome you want, quickly.
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June 18, 2024 • 37 mins
Taking on new leadership roles can be overwhelming at first. But, in time you should be fully in control of the role you have. Many professionals, however, never get to this point of responsibility ownership, and end up with a role that controls them.
In today's Business Wingmen podcast, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith serve up situations and strategies for taking control and owning the role you have. Don't allow your po...
In today's Business Wingmen podcast, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith serve up situations and strategies for taking control and owning the role you have. Don't allow your po...
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June 4, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, your Business Wingmen interview guest, Tom Sell- CEO of Complete Marine Freight in Palma de Miorca, Spain. Tom's journey as a successful owner of multiple companies is a great example of exercising patience along the way. His background and lessons learned are greater teaching moments for entrepreneurs aspiring to grow sustainable companies.
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May 21, 2024 • 50 mins
Business grows as good ideas are implemented. Are your ideas good enough to run with? This episode hosted by Business Wingmen hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith explore the value of great ideas and how to verify yours before running with them.
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May 7, 2024 • 40 mins
Congratulations, you've been promoted! You're all excited until you realize you are now managing your former peers! The people who use to be your friends now report to you.
Managing others is a tough enough assignment without the added difficulty of convincing your old work teammates that you are now their boss! In this episode, your Business Wingmen hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith share their insights as they reveal situatio...
Managing others is a tough enough assignment without the added difficulty of convincing your old work teammates that you are now their boss! In this episode, your Business Wingmen hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith share their insights as they reveal situatio...
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April 30, 2024 • 35 mins
What happens when you join a company and others question why you got the job? It happens in small family businesses and large corporations alike. In this episode, your Business Wingmen hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith trade opinions and recommendations for overcoming a perceived lack of credibility in the workplace.
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April 23, 2024 • 43 mins
Think internship programs are only for the fortune 500? Think again. Now, more than ever, a well thought out internship program is a great way to farm new talent while establishing your company as a contributor to cultivating the future workforce.
In today's episode of 'The Benefits of a Company Internship Program', your Business Wingmen podcast hosts- Steve Smith & Travis Smith, outline the steps and reasons for a successful i...
In today's episode of 'The Benefits of a Company Internship Program', your Business Wingmen podcast hosts- Steve Smith & Travis Smith, outline the steps and reasons for a successful i...
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March 26, 2024 • 32 mins
Being successful in a new role doesn't just happen because you got promoted. Your first 30 days in this new assignment is critical to demonstrating that your company promoted the right person!
In this episode of The Business Wingmen Show, your hosts Steve Smith and Travis Smith lay out some tips to ensure you get off to a great short and warn of some actions that will cause you to lose ground with your team and your boss.
In this episode of The Business Wingmen Show, your hosts Steve Smith and Travis Smith lay out some tips to ensure you get off to a great short and warn of some actions that will cause you to lose ground with your team and your boss.
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March 19, 2024 • 51 mins
Getting promoted starts with knowing what to do before the interview. What research do you do? What questions do you ask? How do you handle yourself regardless of the outcome.
In this episode of 'The Business Wingmen', your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith lay out a strategy for showing up and performing like a professional.
In this episode of 'The Business Wingmen', your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith lay out a strategy for showing up and performing like a professional.
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March 12, 2024 • 34 mins
Here's how to help non-sales business owners and C-level execs champion the sales process and/or facilitate sales themselves.
Our Guest: Scott Peterson, founder and Principal of Carver Peterson' Founded in 2014, Carver Peterson helps growth-minded entrepreneurs of B2B technical & professional services firms build high-performing sales teams so that they can confidently grow & scale. Founder & Principal, Scott Peterso...
Our Guest: Scott Peterson, founder and Principal of Carver Peterson' Founded in 2014, Carver Peterson helps growth-minded entrepreneurs of B2B technical & professional services firms build high-performing sales teams so that they can confidently grow & scale. Founder & Principal, Scott Peterso...
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March 6, 2024 • 38 mins
Good management is the key to running a successful business. So, what if your manager is underperforming? How do you turn him/her around? What do you look for as a sign that things aren't going well?
In today's episode of The Business Wingmen Show, your hosts, Steve and Travis Smith weigh in on the value of managers who perform their duties well and what to do if your manager is underperforming.
In today's episode of The Business Wingmen Show, your hosts, Steve and Travis Smith weigh in on the value of managers who perform their duties well and what to do if your manager is underperforming.
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December 15, 2023 • 38 mins
If you believe in helping others, what intention is behind it? On this episode of the Business Wingmen, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith discuss the concepts from the book, The Go-Givers and the law of reciprocity. Both have extreme value in business if your intentions are right.
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December 6, 2023 • 43 mins
The most difficult challenge standing between you and the success you want is your willingness to change. Many people resist, avoid or run from the change that will accelerate their improvement in their chosen field or occupation. If this is you, listen in!
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith debate and share insights about what change means and how to overcome the fear of it.
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith debate and share insights about what change means and how to overcome the fear of it.
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November 22, 2023 • 42 mins
How much is a college education to your future career? Areas of study don't always transition into promising careers. College debt can be difficult to eliminate. What's the best approach for you to get the education you need that leads to the career you want?
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith dissect the ways people determine how to invest in their career futures. Join them and get...
In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith dissect the ways people determine how to invest in their career futures. Join them and get...
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