• #24 - What is a co-working space? With Monique James
    Jun 23 2022

    When working in your business, particularly when you start, it can be difficult to be productive when working out of your home. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford sit down with Monique James, manager of The Mill, a coworking space located at the SLCC-Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah.

    You will learn:

    • What is a co-working space.
    • What are the advantages of using a co-working space
    • How to find a co-working space that works for you.

    Enjoy!

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    31 mins
  • #23 How to Crowdfund your Product Successfully - Part 3
    Mar 22 2022

    When bringing a product to market, crowdfunding can be a viable option for any entrepreneur. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share insight into launching a successful crowdfunding campaign.

    NOTE: Bryce led the Salt Lake SBDD's efforts in running the Utah Crowdfunding Summit from 2015 to 2019, and successfully launched the Ergo Spout(R) on Kickstarter in July 2018.

    Three things we are covering in this crowdfunding episode:

    • How to decide on perks to offer backers
    • How to project your costs so you don't lose your shirt
    • What you need to understand about fulfillment.

    Enjoy!

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    51 mins
  • #22 How to Crowdfund your Product Successfully - Part 2
    Mar 22 2022

    When bringing a product to market, crowdfunding can be a viable option for any entrepreneur. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share insight into launching a successful crowdfunding campaign.

    NOTE: Bryce led the Salt Lake SBDD's efforts in running the Utah Crowdfunding Summit from 2015 to 2019, and successfully launched the Ergo Spout(R) on Kickstarter in July 2018.

    Three things we are covering in this crowdfunding episode:

    • Being smart on your timing
    • How to best use lead generation for your campaign
    • What you should do for your video

    Enjoy!

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    35 mins
  • #21 How to Crowdfund your Product Successfully - Part 1
    Mar 22 2022

    When bringing a product to market, crowdfunding can be a viable option for any entrepreneur. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share insight into launching a successful crowdfunding campaign.

    NOTE: Bryce led the Salt Lake SBDD's efforts in running the Utah Crowdfunding Summit from 2015 to 2019, and successfully launched the Ergo Spout(R) on Kickstarter in July 2018.

    Three things we are covering in this crowdfunding episode:

    • Making a unique product
    • Building your list before you go live
    • Get feedback from your potential customers

    Enjoy!

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    35 mins
  • #20 How to Use Your Time Wisely as a Business Owner w/Guest Jim Broussard
    Mar 10 2022

    This podcast session features special guest, Jim Broussard, a senior business advisor with the Salt Lake Small Business Development Center.

    In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford interview Jim to discuss the psychology, tips, and tricks we can use to maximize our time as entrepreneurs working from home or from the office.

    Enjoy the session!

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    32 mins
  • #18 How to Nail Down Your Action Plan & Become a Superhero for Your Business
    Mar 10 2022

    Sometimes, as a business owner, it is hard to get your business going. Where can you start?. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford discuss your Action Plan and some of the tools you can use to go forward smartly and efficiently.

    The 3 points discussed in this podcast include:

    • Putting on your Cape: The Action Plan
    • Preparing for Flight: Choosing your Business Model
    • Taking Off: Timelines & Rewards

    Enjoy the episode!

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    45 mins
  • #19 How To Create a Rock Solid Business Plan
    Mar 10 2022

    For a small business owner, building the business plan ought to be straight forward. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford define the business plan and lay out the important elements of the plan, with insight into incorporating desktop research into your plan.

    Three things we are covering:

    • Defining the business plan
    • Elements of the business plan
    • Desktop research for your business plan

    Enjoy!

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    34 mins
  • #17 How To Implement Marketing Principles To Create a Killer Marketing Strategy
    Feb 4 2022

    For a small business owner, finding entrepreneur resources and relevant mentorship can be quite challenging. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford discuss the core marketing principles, that once understood, can be applied to help you grow your specific brand, product, or service.

    The 3 points discussed in this podcast include answers to frequent questions such as

    • What is marketing?
    • What are the timeless marketing and fashion principles?
    • What should you NOT do for marketing?

    Enjoy!

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    42 mins