Smarttradesmen: The Service Based Business Show- Helping You Create, Grow, And Manage Your Business With Your Host, Daniel Er

Ryan Turner is a hard working auto mechanic who took a chance on starting his own business with the knowledge that he learned while fixing up his own Volkswagens.  In this episode, you will hear about his journey and how it has led him to starting his own used car lot.  Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/smarttradesmen . Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

Scotty is a Marine, a machinist, a sales professional, and a knowledgeable friend to the Smart Tradesmen community.  He joins us today to talk about the importance of merging personal volunteerism and charity work with your work life to grow your network. 

Bill Nowicki joins us in this episode.  He walks us through his journey that took him from submarines in the Navy to today's passion of telling peoples stories through the art of video production.  Lots of laughs and some fun stories too!

Erik Harrison joins me on a blab session to talk leadership and self improvement within the construction industry.  His background is in electrical contracting, and he now hosts the podcast New Construction Leader. 

Sometimes I forget the lessons that I have learned the hard way.  I look to experts to set me straight so I can learn from their mistakes.  Screw letters to my younger self... I wouldn't listen anyways.  Here are 5 lessons that I need to remember today...

Today's episode is a quick "Thank You" for everyone who has shown support so far.  I couldn't have made it to 20 episodes without knowing that there were people on the other end listening, benefiting, and enjoying!

Today's Smart Tradesmen Book Recommendation is The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber.  Draw a clear picture of the difference of working on your business and working in your business.  Commit to being a business owner, or go work for someone else!

Top 1% income is $310K.  Guess what top 10% is... You'll be surprised to know that you may already be there.  PHD Mathematical Economist Thomas O'Grady shines some light on some facts that are commonly misrepresented. 

Today's episode is all about how a 13 year old didn't take no for an answer when I said "NO I do not want you to cut my grass".  Spoiler alert... I paid him to cut my grass.

Make money today?  Yes, it is easier than you think to make money. Especially on the side.  Forget the get rich quick schemes.  Start your own service business today.  In this episode I give away a list of over 65 service business ideas. 

The struggle of cold calling is real!  No one likes to pick up the phone and call a stranger, or drop in on them to pitch your services.  It will never be fun, but there are at least some things that you can do to be better prepared as well as speed it up

Jon Nastor from Hack the Entrepreneur stops by to discuss bringing an offline business into the world of online.  Be a producer instead of a consumer, is one of the many takeaways from our powerful conversation. 

Hear from this Auto Detailer who makes 6 figures with his business.  Learn how he went from being self taught to where he is today.  Jimbo Balaam is crushing it with things like google adwords and you could be doing the same thing with your service biz. 

Exploring what Project Management software can do for your business, as well as diving in to a list of free or cheap solutions. 

In this episode I am joined by Dwain Scott and Van Shumake.  We discuss what it takes to shift ones mindset when it comes to work.  As well as the sad truth known as layoffs and what one may go through when faced with the unthinkable.

Work smarter, not harder.  Systems can help you 10x your time within your own business and allow you the freedom to explore new areas of life and business. This episode features Bryan Orr, owner of a FL based HVAC company which he runs using systems.

In this episode Daniel talks about how his whole world opened up when he discovered his love for learning.  It was listening to podcasts that opened him up to book recommendations and audiobooks.  From there his sites were raised beyond what he once thought was possible.

Quiting your job is not only possible but within reach with the help of Jeff Steinmann.  Whether you are working for someone else, or you are stuck working a "job" that you own, as a business owner... you need to check this episode out.

Taking action sounds so easy right?  Wrong!  Action is does not always come easy.  BUT it doesn't ALWAYS have to be hard either... This episode will help you take action in your life and business, with purpose. 

Take the first step towards a successful future for your business by asking these 6 very important questions.  Now is the time.  Not in 1 year, 5 years, or 20.  Have a business that works for you and supports the life that you want to live.