Podcast
Clearing The Way
Hosted by Bradley Martin · EN
Clearing The Way was created as a learning resource for small business owners. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success.
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Introducing Humans to Specialty Coffee with Q
Dec 21, 202301:04:38Tap to summarizeWatch episode 1 of Downtown Diaries on Youtube.Downtown Diaries Episode 1https://youtu.be/bnlaKWxjZxIBrought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.
Transcribe →A Brief Intermission
Jul 13, 202300:02:09Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 52 | Self Awareness is the Key with Ryan Brown
Jul 6, 202301:25:54Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. My guest today is Ryan Brown, owner of RiverPoint Realty. Ryan graduated from Robert Morris University with a Bachelors in Marketing. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. He started as an agent and loan officer before becoming a Mortgage Broker. He was a Managing Partner for a Real Estate Investment company, CEO of a staging company, and owner of a Property Management Brokerage. In 2016, Ryan started RiverPoint Realty, a Full service real estate brokerage that works with buyers, sellers, and investors. Within 18 months, his team grew to over a dozen agents. RiverPoint trains all their agents to be real estate consultants and offer a level of knowledge and attention to detail that can't be found from other agencies in Pittsburgh. Ryan BrownWebsite: https://www.riverpointpgh.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-a-brown-9a8a1b28/Coffee's for Closers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffees-for-closers-a-real-estate-podcast/id1651276730Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 51 | Avoid the Trap
Jun 28, 202300:12:37Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. If you are starting to feel comfortable. If your business is in a good place. If you’ve seemingly got it all dialed in and figured out. This episode is for you. And if you aren't quite to any of these, still listen so you can avoid the pitfalls of these seemingly great things. Today, we discuss Complacency.Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 50 | Capture Those Customers
Jun 21, 202300:21:46Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. Maybe You got a great deal on storefront, but there isn’t much foot traffic. Maybe You just moved to the area and don’t know many people yet. Maybe You have a great network, but you’re product or service just isn’t something that they need. All of these things can make the early stages of your business a bit difficult. But I’ve got great news…There is a solution for you. Today, we discuss marketing.Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 49 | Don't Neglect Your Finances
Jun 14, 202300:22:27Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. Don't Neglect Your FINANCES!!!It's that simple. Enjoy.Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 48 | Time For A Roadmap
Jun 7, 202300:18:37Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. You’ve gone through the steps we discussed last week and determined there is a demand for your product or service. Time to open those doors, right? Let's hold off just a bit longer, if we can. Let's set some clear goals, figure out why we are starting this business, and determine what steps need to be taken to get where we want to go. Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 47 | Where Are The Customers?!?!
May 31, 202300:17:14Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. Today’s topic is market demand. One of the many common reasons many small businesses don’t end up working out. It is something that is easy to overlook. You’ve got an idea. You’ve got a product. You get super amped up and excited about it. The research can wait, right? Probably not...Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 46 | Videos Are DOPE! But...
May 24, 202300:23:56Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. So you want that epic video. They are all the rage. Smooth camera movements, epic drone shots, perfect lighting. We want something that looks cool. Looks professional. But do we need to hire for that? And are we making a video for the right reasons? What is the goal of the videos? In this episode we discuss shooting your own content, hiring professionals, and what questions to ask when talking to professionals. Things I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bmartin@pcrg.org for assistance!
Transcribe →Ep 45 | Time For A Change with Jess Garda
May 17, 202301:41:28Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. Jess Garda is the owner of The Cheerful Balloon. Jess is a W&J graduate. She is a recent 2nd place finisher in I2E at Ignite. She owned a wedding and event planning business until the pandemic forced her to make some adjustments. She began The Cheerful Balloon in her home (and sometime Chicco where we would run into each other), but quickly ran out of space. She joined Ignite and soon was able to move out onto Main St here in Washington. The Cheerful Balloon creates eye-catching balloon decor, gifts, and designer partyware. Jess GardaWebsite: https://www.thecheerfulballoon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecheerfulballoonco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecheerfulballoonThings I Use:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOdaPumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3mo1Ui8ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3GBVi6CShure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3KQGgwtElectro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/4131a1cHave a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com. Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development CorporationThis episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.Email me at bmartin@pcrg.org for assistance!
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