SBAM’s Wednesday Wisdom videos are focused on tips, resources, advice and best practices for small business owners from small business owners. You can view archived videos here if you are logged in. Be sure to follow along with SBAM on social media for the latest in #WednesdayWisdom postings as well as other #Owner2Owner resources.
Are you interested in submitting a Wednesday Wisdom video? Let us know!
"*" indicates required fields
Connect with 4 Flutes Machining:
Connect with Advanced Business Brokers:
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Jamie Lopiccolo of Capocore Professional Advisors. Jamie shares his perspective on setting aside time to work on your business rather than working in your business.
Connect with Capocore Professional Advisors:
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Jenny Brown of Dutton Farm & EveryBody Inc. Jenny shares her perspective on overcoming challenges by trusting your instincts.
Connect with Dutton Farm:
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with George Haralampopoulos of One Degree Principle. George shares three principles that he coaches clients on.
Connect with One Degree Principle:
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Kevin Peil of Tri-City Brewing. Kevin shares the importance of recognizing that you can’t do everything yourself, and surrounding yourself with experts in the areas they’re needed.
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Margaret Arnold of EarlyMobility.com. Margaret shares her perspective on surrounding herself with other women business owners and remembering the ‘why’.
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Tony Grace of Alma Tire Companies. Tony shares his perspective on cultivating new relationships and maintaining current ones, as well as the importance of helping others.
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Chris Beardslee of Allied Insurance Managers, Inc. Chris shares his perspective on the importance of building meaningful relationships with employees and their families.
Connect with Allied Insurance Managers, Inc. Visit their website or connect on social:
In this week’s #WednesdayWisdom we speak with Gordon Henderson of Builder Digital Solutions | 149Photos in Fenton. Gordon shares his perspective on the importance of crafting a detailed and specific vision for your company and its future.
On this edition of #WednesdayWisdom we talk with Julie Grames of Clearbrooke Technologies. Julie shared her perspective on where positive workplace culture begins.
On this edition of #WednesdayWisdom we talk with Kevin Begola of Bridge Street Exchange. Kevin shares his perspective on living in the present.
On this edition of #WednesdayWisdom we talk with David Burke, LPC of Alliance Counseling Group. David shares his perspective on hard working and using data to support productivity and strategy.
CEO of the Ahola Corporation, Jeff Ahola, describes advice he received years ago about niche marketing for your business.
Kim Bode, owner of 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, talks about the importance of establishing company culture at your organization.
Knopp shares advice on the value of outsourcing your HR for better peace of mind.
Jon Tellier gives a few tips from JetCo’s office moving experience to help other business owners who also might need to move offices now or in the future.
Mike Schipper gives owner advice on being an entrepreneur and how it’s important to step out of your comfort zone sometimes.
Scott Millen explains the importance of treating your employees and clients like family.
Mike Harris has advice for his younger self, and for business owners now, “Lean into the difficult situations.”
Tiffany Dowling encourages businesses to take a look at their branding every couple of years because business is always changing.
Matt Resch reminds us that our relationships are critically important in the work that we do everyday.
Cari DeLamielleure encourages small business owners to be courageous throughout their business journey.
Lorri Rishar shares why business owners need to look for inspiration, even if you find it in the smallest of ways.
We talked with Kellie Haines, President of AXIOS HR. Her advice to business owners or hiring managers, “surround yourself with outstanding people.”
Advice of the day from a PR Strategist: “Listen”.
Learn from Amy Cell about the two things you should take into account first before posting a job.
Culture and talent are just two of the things Sherif has learned while building and expanding his business.
Larry’s advice to business owners, from a creative and software standpoint, is to ask yourself “What do you consider success to be and how do you want to measure that?” before moving forward.
“Technology marches on.” Learn tips on how to improve your organization’s technology.
Learn how to transition your business to the next generation.
On the brink of closing down over 5 year ago, Missy and Todd share the story of how they transformed Paper Image into the award-winning, thriving, almost debt-free business it is today.
For all entrepeneurs out there, don’t go into it alone! The more you partner with other businesses to help out in areas of your business you can’t always focus on, the more your business can grow.
Learn about intellectual property and how to protect the creations of your business.
Hear from Sue Tellier on the importance of advocacy for small businesses.
Learn important tips on digital marketing for your business!
Who is your ideal client, what problem is your business going to solve, and how is your business going to solve it? Gwen answers these questions with her own advice “Get your grit and align your grit with your purpose!”
What do successful business owners do? Listen to Keith Huckaby as he reveals two key solutions to this question.
3 Tips on becoming a better business owner according to expert in the engineering field, Jon Kolbasa.
Listen to owner and CEO Jennifer Jurgens share her top 3 tips for other business owners.
Adrienne discusses the plumbing and skilled trades industries and how there is a boom in the industries, but a shortage of skilled trades workers.
Today’s wisdom is about staying focused on your company’s long-term goals and hiring quality employees.
New Year’s Resolution: Zoom out and take stock on what’s going well and what you can improve on.
“Go with your gut.”
What are some aspects that a small business owner should embody? Listen to founder, CEO and 2018-2019 SBAM chair Chad Paalman for his opinion on the matter.
Top 3 tips for new business owners!
3 Financial tips for your small business!
We asked Kimberly what 3 pieces of advice she could give her younger self.
What do you value as a small business owner? Arthur shares what values you should focus on as a small business owners.
Listen to Amy talk about health and wellness tips for business owners and their employees.
Every business owner is going to face challenges. Learn from Kathie on how to face your challenges.
Hear Jeff’s 4 Tips for small business owners.
Tom’s advice stems from one word: prevent.
Is your business following your mission statement?
Hire based on culture, not skill-set, according to Drew Veach.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Do you have a mentor? Hear Jason Verlinde’s experience with his own mentor.
“It doesn’t matter what you do, how many employees you have, or what your goals are. At the end of the day, you’re a small business owner.”
Learn 3 tips from owner Sheri Wesh on executive recruiting for small business owners.
“Be patient.”
What’s the importance of having your values thread throughout your business?
Burn the Business Plan
“Stop complaining and run your company.”
Specialize. Work on your business. Look for untapped talent.
Why does your business exist?
3 tips to take control of your local search presence!
“People will support what they help build.”
IT and the connection to business results.
CEO and founder, Jason Miller shares his advice on how to help other business owners be successful.