The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.

623 – From Home Kitchen to Seven Figures with Addison LaBonte

How Addison LaBonte launched Sweet Addison's - a desert brand specializing in gluten-free and dairy-free cookies and brownies. Addison shares how she built an audience be

622 – Getting Started with Claude Code & Agentic AI

Getting started with Claude Code and agentic AI doesn't require a technical background, as Henry Lopez and applied AI specialist Colin Rhoades explain the shift from AI c

621 – 5 Reasons NOT to Start a Small Business

Five common reasons not to start a small business yet, from escaping a bad boss to fearing sales, give aspiring entrepreneurs a readiness check before they quit their job

620 – The Trust Factor

How to Build Trust Fast. Trust runs every small business relationship. One simple formula, the trust equation, shows small business owners how to earn it faster without f

R361 – Start and Grow Without Investors with Tyler King

How to start and grow a small business without investors. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r361-tyler-king-without-investors/ Bootstrapping a softwar

619 – Presentations That Close Deals with Dean Curtis

Increase Close Rates with consistent, professional in-home sales presentations for home improvement and home services businesses, and Dean Curtis of Ingage shares the pri

618 - Buyer Due Diligence

Buying a Business? Do Your Due Diligence! Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/618-buyer-due-diligence/ Buyer due diligence is your primary protection wh

617 - Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office? with Claudia St. John

Deciding between remote, hybrid, and in-office work is one of the toughest calls small business owners face today, and HR expert Claudia St. John shares how to choose the

616 - Parkinson's Law for Small Business

Why work expands to fill the time available, and how small business owners can use deadlines, time blocking, and clear outcomes to get more done in less time. Show Note

615 - AI and Cybersecurity for Small Business with Mordy Hackel

Technology expert explains how small business owners can leverage AI as a force multiplier while protecting their data, systems, and intellectual property from emerging c

614 - Growing a Family Business with Kaiden Routh

How he earned his way into leadership, developed a capable management team, and transformed a hands-on family equipment dealership into a scalable business that no longer

R346 - The 6 Traits of Entrepreneurs

Do you possess the innate characteristics, the 6 essential traits, required to become a true entrepreneur? Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r346-6-trai

613 - Conflict Resolution Principles with Jeremy Pollack

How understanding the neuroscience behind conflict can help small business owners become more effective leaders, build healthier teams, and transform workplace conflict i

612 - What a Waymo Ride Taught Us About Innovation

A Waymo driverless vehicle ride sparks a discussion about AI, innovation, technology adoption, and why small business owners can't afford to wait for perfection before em

611 - From Psychiatrist to Practice Owner with Dr. Duncan Gill

How psychiatrist Dr. Duncan Gill transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and built a thriving behavioral health practice serving children, teens, and families. Show

610 - How PEOs Help Small Businesses with Casey Clark

What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? Learn how Professional Employer Organizations help small businesses with HR, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, a

608 - Incorruptible: How Great Companies Stay Great with Eric Ries

How small business owners can build mission-driven companies that earn trust, create long-term value, and avoid the traps that cause good businesses to lose their way.

608 - Selling a Business Roundtable

Selling a business is far more complicated than most entrepreneurs realize and many business owners wait too long to prepare for it. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehow

R322 - How to Build a Predictably Profitable Business with Mike Michalowicz

Identify what to fix next in your small business and build consistent profitability using the Profit First methodology. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.co

Episode 607 - Growing a Business: Cash Flow, Debt & Relationships

Grow a healthier business by managing cash flow, using debt strategically, and building strong business relationships. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com