Most business owners avoid documenting their core business processes (even though they’re key to building a business that works without them) so we decided to do if for them. We interview industry experts and have them share their best small business systems and processes. Our team then converts those interviews into procedure templates that you can duplicated, customised and deployed within your business. It’s the quickest, easiest and efficient way to build a systemised business.
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What if you could step out of the day-to-day and see your business from a whole new perspective? Welcome to Above The Business, where we empower you to rise above the daily grind and embrace a higher way of business ownership. It's time to build your business by design. www.abovethebusiness.co
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Kim Barrett, founder of the online marketing agency Your Social Voice, lets you in on the secrets to generating more leads, converting those leads to sales, and scaling your business. Each episode is rich with the essentials of taking control of your business and increasing its social media engagement and sales. He will lay bare the latest marketing strategies and tactics you need to implement to keep you ahead of your competitors. Almost like a consultation session, but it’s free, accessibl ...
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Technically Legal is a legal tech podcast exploring how technology is transforming the legal landscape. Each episode features insightful interviews with legal innovators, tech pioneers, and forward-thinking educators who are leading this change. Our guests share their experiences and insights on how technology is reshaping legal operations, revolutionizing law firm practice, and driving the growth of innovative legal tech companies. We also explore the broader implication of technology on ev ...
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A helpful guide to developing your leadership so that you can inspire and grow your team. All coaches are leaders, but not all leaders are coaches! Further your leadership skills by learning about transformational leadership. Unleash the power of inspirational coaching.
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The Writers Hour Creative Conversations with Janine Bolon
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Access to Anyone is the podcast that explores how you can get to know anyone you want to in business and in life using everything from the latest technology to the most time tested principles.
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3 Minute Money Tip with Janine Bolon
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Building a business is hard. Maintaining healthy relationships with those that you care about is hard. Staying fit and healthy in your body, your mind and your emotions is hard. This podcast is about finding and sharing tools, strategies and experiences that may help you to achieve and maintain moderate success in your life, whatever that means to you. There is a ton of content created by the billionaires, the ultra successful athletes, and by people that are at a level that the vast majorit ...
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Becoming A Systems Champion with David Jenyns
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26:49Send us a text How do you future-proof your business in the age of AI - and who do you need on your team to make it happen? In this episode we’re joined by systems expert and author David Jenyns, who unpacks the game-changing intersection of AI and business processes. From navigating the disruption of AI tools like ChatGPT to redefining team roles …
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Episode 475: (Recast) SYSTEMology with David Jenyns
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45:27"Getting the systems and the processes in place actually creates space for the creativity because there's certain things in business that just need to happen." In this episode of Above the Business, Bradley Hamner is sharing a fan favorite episode with David Jenyns, author of "Systemology." This episode serves as a perfect introduction to systems t…
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Episode 479: Building Flourishing Teams with Mark Crawley
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52:19In this compelling episode, host Bradley Hamner sits down with Mark Crowley, bestselling author of "Lead from the Heart" and the upcoming "The Power of Employee Well-Being: Move Beyond Engagement to Build Flourishing Teams." Mark shares his revolutionary approach to leadership, drawing from 25 years of successful business leadership and 15 years of…
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Episode 478: What do you mean by Rainmaker/Architect?
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11:04"The business works because of you, but it doesn't work without you." - This is the Rainmaker's Dilemma. This episode concludes a multi-part series exploring the journey from Rainmaker to Architect in business ownership. Bradley breaks down the fundamental definitions and characteristics that distinguish these two business operating styles, providi…
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The "Blueprint” for Authenticity: How Official AI Protects Image and Likeness in the Digital Age (Dave Siegfried, CEO)
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25:19In this episode, Dave Siegfried discusses the company he heads, Official AI -- a company focused on helping its customers create and verify authentic AI content. Siegfried, a "recovering accountant" with a background in tech and media licensing, discusses his journey from co-founding Audiosocket, a music licensing platform, to addressing challenges…
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Episode 477: RECAST: The Prosperity Mindset with Weldon Long
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1:01:03Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly attract success while others struggle despite working just as hard? In this interview, Bradley Hamner sat down with Weldon Long. Former prison inmate turned millionaire entrepreneur Weldon Long reveals the hidden prosperity system that transformed his life—and how you can use it too. In this powerful…
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Today on the podcast, Bradley introduces The Rainmaker's Dilemma: Your greatest strength as an entrepreneur can and often does become a debilitating weakness in the business. Most entrepreneurs don't realize that what makes you successful early on (being the go-to person for everything) becomes the bottleneck that limits growth. When you're the tho…
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Episode 474: Rainmaker to Architect Journey & Model
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8:27Bradley defines the key terms "Rainmaker" and "Architect" after realizing he'd been using this language without clearly explaining what these roles mean. This solo episode wraps up his longest podcast series on the Rainmaker to Architect journey. THE RAINMAKER: Everything runs through you - you're the bottleneck. Usually the top performer but also …
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How a Start-Up's Legal Bills Led to Spellbook, an AI Co-Pilot for Transactional Lawyers (Scott Stevenson - Co-Founder)
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29:40This episode is a conversation with Spellbook co-founder Scott Stevenson about intersection of technology and creativity. Spellbook is a AI contract co-pilot for transactional lawyers that plugs into Microsoft Word. Despite founding a legal technology company, Scott is not a lawyer but is computer engineer by training. As a kid Scott was into video…
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Episode 473: From Lieutenant Colonel to Retirement Guru - Tom Hegna's Mathematical Path to Financial Security
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30:29We're thrilled to welcome Tom Hegna, CLU, ChFC, CASL, to Above the Business. Tom is widely recognized as THE leading expert speaker on optimal retirement solutions and has earned his reputation as the definitive Retirement Income Expert. With an impressive background as a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel,…
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What's the ultimate dream outcome for every small business owner? In this episode, Bradley breaks down why he believes every entrepreneur should be working toward a profitable, million-dollar-plus business that runs and grows without them - and challenges you to define what YOUR specific dream outcome looks like. Key Takeaways The Dream Outcome Fra…
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S3:E8 Learn Lean Management Principles with Mark Reich
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38:27In this episode, Mark Reich shares how business leaders can harness lean management principles to build organizational stability and continuous improvement. Drawing from 23 years inside Toyota, Mark reveals why every employee learns process first and how to implement strategic planning methods that focus organizations on what matters most. Essentia…
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Send us a text What does it take to grow a thriving business in the digital age - and stay agile when everything changes overnight? In today's episode we’re diving into the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of scaling smart with digital marketing prodigy Lucas Lee-Tyson. From selling graphic designs in high school to founding a multi-six-figure …
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Episode 471: Marketing Attribution, Staffing Solutions & AI Strategy with Andrew Filar
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40:12Today on the podcast, we welcome back listener favorite Andrew Filar! Andrew is a Managing Partner and CEO at Marilyn Todd Insurance in Atlanta, GA. He has successfully grown his agency from $0 to $30 million in premiums in under 5 years and now helps other insurance professionals achieve similar growth. In this episode, Bradley and Andrew discuss …
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Episode 470: E. - Efficient Operations with an OS
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9:14In the final episode of the five-part Scale Milestones series, Bradley explores the fifth and final milestone in the journey from Rainmaker to Architect: developing efficient operations with an operating system (OS). He uses the analogy of upgrading from "Windows 95" to illustrate how business owners must transition from being the operating system …
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Minerva 26 CEO Kelly Twigger on Leading E-Discovery into the AI Age
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38:42A conversation with Kelly Twigger, an E-Discovery veteran and founder of ESI Attorneys and Minerva26. Kelly shares her journey into E-Discovery, stemming from the first-ever ABA event on the topic in the early 2000s, and the rapid evolution of case law and technology that led her to develop E-Discovery Assistant which has now been rebranded Minerva…
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How To Use AI In Small Business with Isar Meitis
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41:34In this episode, Isar Meitis outlines how small business owners can implement AI strategically to gain a competitive edge. As a 4-time CEO and founder of MultiplAI, he breaks down the systematic approach to identifying which processes to automate first and provides practical frameworks that won't overwhelm your organization. Learn how companies are…
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Episode 469: Gain The Marketing Edge Through Acquisition Spend with Seth Greene
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30:51Marketing expert Seth Greene joins host Bradley Hamner to share powerful strategies for small business owners looking to elevate their operations beyond day-to-day tasks. From his unique journey as a musical theater student turned marketing authority, Seth reveals how direct response marketing principles can transform businesses and why understandi…
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In this fourth installment of the five-part "Scale Milestones" series, Bradley explores the critical importance of leverage in business through executive assistants and AI tools. He emphasizes how business owners can "buy back their time" to focus on high-value activities that truly grow their businesses. The Three Dimensions of Business Ownership …
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Episode 467: The Power of Mattering - How to Build a Culture Where People Feel Significant with Zach Mercurio
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36:54In this episode of Above the Business, host Bradley Hamdier speaks with Zach Mercurio, author of "The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance." They dive deep into the practical skills leaders need to make team members feel valued, especially in small businesses with 2-25 employees where every person's contribution is c…
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Bradley continues the Scale Milestones series with episode three, focusing on "Away Time" - one of the most intuitive yet challenging aspects of business ownership. He dives into why taking time away from your business isn't just important for your well-being, but actually critical for growth and profitability. Key Topics Covered The Journey from R…
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Affordable Legal Help: How a Non-Profit Law Firm is Answering the Call (Kamron Graham, Executive Director, The Commons Law Center)(Replay)
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32:31Studies determined that at least one litigant does not have a lawyer in 75% of civil cases in the United States. The number is even higher when it comes to family law, domestic violence, housing, and small claims matters. But organizations like Oregon’s Commons Law Center are doing something about it. On this episode, Kamron Graham, the Law Center’…
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Episode 465: Managing Up with Melody Wilding
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34:01In this compelling episode of The Above the Business podcast, host Bradley Hamner sits down with human behavior professor and executive career coach Melody Wilding to explore the art and science of managing up. Wilding, author of the newly released "Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge," shares research-backed strategies …
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Episode 464: C. - Consistent Growth & Profitability
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19:49In week two of the five-part SCALE milestones series, Bradley dives into the "C" - why hitting $1M in revenue isn't enough if you want to become the architect of your business. The Key Insight: Growth Eats Profit Bradley breaks down a crucial misconception many business owners have: Growth does not equal profit. Growth eats profit. Just like pushin…
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Finance Systems for Small Business with Shannon Smit
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39:17This session explores the essential systems every small business needs in their finance department, offers strategies for implementation, and reveals opportunities for automation and AI integration. Whether you're struggling with cash flow, drowning in financial paperwork, or simply looking to free up more of your time, Shannon Smit's actionable fr…
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Episode 463: Sales Mastery and Team Building with Steve Suggs
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50:36In this episode, Bradley Hamner sits down with Steve Suggs, a veteran in the sales industry with over 42 years of experience. Steve shares his insights on building high-performing sales teams, identifying top talent, and adapting to changes in the sales landscape. Key Topics Discussed Identifying and recruiting sales talent that will thrive in toda…
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In this episode, Bradley kicks off a new five-part series on the milestones that mark the journey from Rainmaker to Architect of your business. The SCALE Milestones Bradley introduces the five key milestones you can check off along your journey - what he calls the SCALE milestones. Today's focus is on the first letter: S for Sustainable Revenue. Br…
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