548: 2024 Top 5 Episodes

548: 2024 Top 5 Episodes

Author: Henry Lopez December 30, 2024 Duration: 13:36
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
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Highlights from 2024 Top 5 Episodes, based on unique listener downloads.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/548-2024-top-5-episodes/

Discover the most popular episodes of 2024, based on listener downloads, to help you start, run, and grow your small business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned small business owner, these episodes are packed with actionable advice and insights to drive your success.

Top 5 Episodes:

  • Episode 510 – 7 Start-Up Mistakes
    Avoid common pitfalls that hinder small business success, from poor planning and hiring mistakes to ineffective marketing strategies. Learn practical tips to overcome these obstacles and set your business up for long-term success.
  • Episode 506 – Budgeting Fundamentals
    Master the art of budgeting with insights into financial control, planning, and performance measurement. This episode provides a step-by-step guide to managing expenses and achieving your financial goals.
  • Episode R504 – Annual Strategic Planning
    Explore the 10 steps to crafting a powerful strategic plan to guide your business toward sustainable growth. Gain best practices for aligning your goals, measuring success, and preparing for market changes.
  • Episode R1 – Ready to Be Your Own Boss?
    Assess whether you're ready, willing, and able to start your entrepreneurial journey. This episode delves into the mindset, effort, and resources needed to take the leap into business ownership.
  • Episode 509 – Finding Your Identity
    Learn how to cultivate a balanced identity beyond your role as a business owner. Gain insights into delegating tasks, setting boundaries, and pursuing personal growth to achieve resilience and scalability.

Free Tools & Resources:

  • Business Expense Budget Tool: Monitor your annual operating budget with ease.
  • Marketing Budget Tool: Plan your advertising and marketing spend effectively.
  • Cash Flow Worksheet: Stay on top of your business's working capital.
  • Annual Strategic Plan Outline: Build a robust strategic plan for growth.
  • Starting Your Business Guide: Assess your readiness to become your own boss.

Workshops & Courses:

  • Annual Strategic Planning Workshop
    Join Henry Lopez in this live online workshop to develop a roadmap for achieving your business goals.
  • Starting Your Business Course
    Learn what it takes to launch your small business.

Unlock the insights and tools that made 2024's top episodes a hit with small business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide. Listen now and elevate your small business journey!

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com


Henry Lopez hosts The How of Business-How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. It’s a practical resource for anyone who wants to move beyond just the idea of entrepreneurship and into the actual work of building something. Each week, the focus is on the tangible steps and decisions involved in a business’s entire lifecycle, from that initial launch through to managing daily operations, scaling up, and even planning a future exit. You’ll hear straightforward conversations that dig into specific topics, breaking down complex challenges into manageable advice. Often, Henry sits down with a small business owner who shares their real-world experiences-the successes and the setbacks-offering a genuine look at what it takes. This podcast is built on the understanding that running a business is a series of learned skills, and it aims to provide those lessons without fluff. Whether you're sketching your first plan on a napkin or steering an established company toward growth, the discussions here are meant to be directly applicable to your own journey. Tune in for a regular dose of clarity and concrete strategies from someone who understands the day-to-day realities you face.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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552: Veteran-Owned Wagyu Beef Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
Growing a Veteran-owned Wagyu Beef Business, KC Cattle Company, with founder Patrick Montgomery. Patrick highlights his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and how he leveraged public relations with Megan B…
551: The 5 Stages of Entrepreneurship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
From Self-Employed or Solopreneur through Serial Entrepreneur—what does it look like and what does it take, to go from running a one-person operation to managing a portfolio of successful businesses and creating a lastin…
550: Super Communicators with Charles Duhigg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
Super Communicators - how to unlock the secret language of connection with journalist and the author Charles Duhigg. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/550-charles-duhigg-super-communicators/ In this episo…
549: Human Resources with Claudia St. John [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:08
Small Business Human Resources management with Claudia St. John. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/549-claudia-st-john-human-resources/ Are you struggling with hiring, retaining top talent, or building a…
547: Lessons from The Art of Shaving with Eric Malka [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
Lessons from The Art of Shaving: starting, growing, and selling The Art of Shaving company. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/547-eric-malka-the-art-of-shaving/ On this episode, Henry Lopez is joined by E…
R504: Strategic Planning for Small Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
How to create a Strategic Plan for your small business. Use a Strategic Plan to set your goals, objectives and initiatives for your small business. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r504-strategic-plannin…
546: Power Washing Franchise with Aaron Harper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:54
How to own a successful Power Washing franchise small business with Aaron Harper. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/546-aaron-harper-power-washing-franchise/ On this episode we dive into the world of fran…
R255: Overcoming Fear with Ruth Soukup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
Overcoming Fear to start and grow your small business, with Ruth Soukup - author of "Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love". Show Notes Page: https://www.the…
545: Take Control of Your Time with Andrew Hartman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
How to take control of your time, and trade stress, overwhelm and anxiety for peace, freedom and clarity, with Andrew Hartman. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/545-andrew-hartman-take-control/ Andrew Har…
544: Top 10 Productivity Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
Henry's Top 10 Personal & Business Productivity Tools. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/544-top-10-productivity-tools/ In this episode of The How of Business, host Henry Lopez shares his current top 10 p…

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