Information and discussion on how to build and grow a successful business offering products or services to the government and commercial market.
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International Limo Business Expert Mike Beck, has been training and coaching limo owners around the world for over 10 years. His trainees went on to work with wealthy clients, embassies or presidential services. He’s now sharing this knowledge with you on this podcast so can reach all of your dreams.
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FoodTruckr School - How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Food Truck Business
FoodTruckr.com & Host, Pat Flynn | The Food Truck Business Resource
The #1 Resource and Podcast for How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Food Truck Business
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Gas Station Business 101 Podcast - How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Gas Station Business
Shabbir Hossain : Entrepreneur, Business Coach and Blogger
Why a podcast about Gas station business? Well, gas stations are in every street corner, they are dime a dozen, but why are there so many of them? Well, because they do make money. More importantly they are truly a recession-proof business. But how do you stand out in this crowded market? Here in this podcast my goal is to you bring you the best information possible to help you start, run and grow a successful gas station/convenience store business. Whether you're just starting out or you're ...
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Thinking about joining an association to support your business activities? You may be getting many offers to join a group but determining which one fits your needs can be challenging. This episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast discusses some things to consider when seeking a group to join.Dennis Harris
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The thought of filing for bankruptcy when your business is in distress can be scary but delaying the use of this legal tool can cause further harm. Today's episode of Courage to Succeed, I offer encouragement to use this business tool to get a fresh start for you and the business.Dennis Harris
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Getting Bonded with guest speaker Charles Harris
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What is being bonded all about and how can having a bond help your business succeed? In this episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast, I am joined by Charles Harris, the owner of Quantum Source Insurance Group. Charles will share some of the ins and outs of bonding.Dennis Harris
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Now is a good time to set aside some quite time to think about and write your business plan. in today's episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast, I encourage you to not over think it, just jot down your thoughts and keep it simple.Dennis Harris
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If you are the one person in the business that is ultimately responsible for it's success or failure, you are the CEO.Dennis Harris
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Building an Effective Sales Team featuring Thomas Ellis
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This special episode of Courage to Succeed is joined by Thomas Ellis author of B.U.D. The Sales Process that Gets Results! Thomas will share some insight on how he assist small businesses build string sales teams.Dennis Harris
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There is value in attending the pre-bid or pre-proposal conference and you should incorporate the attendance in your strategy for growing a successful business.Dennis Harris
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Black Business and State Contracts
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In this episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast, my special guest Dennis C. Smith discusses the how black owned businesses can collaborate to improve the low number of state contract awards.Dennis Harris
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Do you have a strategy for responding to request for proposals?Dennis Harris
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Your customer will remember and recognize you when they realize that by speaking up you saved them money or helped them to win.Dennis Harris
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Self-Care Take a Break
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You are succeeding and it is ok to take a break!Dennis Harris
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Standard Operating Procedures SOP
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Have you ever wondered why you can go to a McDonald's or other retail brand anywhere in the country and everything is exactly the same? These brands have in place a Standard Operating Procedure that ensures consistent product and service. Having an SOP in place can help your business.Dennis Harris
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Competition in Business
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Competition is healthy in business it forces you to innovate and focus on what's important in order to win. This is a contest and to be successful you will need to figure out how to compete.Dennis Harris
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Business Development Programs
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If you are in business or considering starting a business, you most likely have heard of business development programs referred to as certifications like MBE, WBE or DBE. In today's episode I provide a basic overview and share some thoughts on these programs.Dennis Harris
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Doing Business with the Government
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The Government marketplace is without doubt one of the largest areas for business opportunity. This episode of Courage to Succeed shares some thoughts on how to get involved.Dennis Harris
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Courage to Succeed Episode 9 Pricing - What’s the Strategy
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Do you understand how to develop the price for your product or services? Have you considered how having pricing strategies for specific business goals can impact your ability to win? In this Episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast, I share my thoughts on how to develop a fair market price and offer some thought on price strategies that may help y…
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Partnering for Success
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Have you considered a business partnership, joint venture, subcontractor or teaming arrangement as you look to grow your company? In this episode we explore some of the benefits and a few things to keep an eye on as you think through the choices of finding a partnership.Dennis Harris
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Have you connected the dots between your business success and how you treat your customers? Do you have a mindset and culture that makes it easy to do business with your company? Episode 7 of the Courage to Succeed podcast is a presentation on Customer Service and attempts to offer an alignment between the growth of your business and customer inter…
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What is an RFP, RFI, RFQ, IFB, Bid or Quote
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Do you get confused with all those acronyms? They are used in both government and commercial business. This episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast takes a look at each to offer a basic level introduction to each and how they are used.Dennis Harris
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Finding the Courage to Succeed
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Finding the Courage to Succeed has become one of the main themes of my life. Finding ways to overcome the challenges that block you from getting to the success that you want and deserve, is what this episode of the Courage to Succeed discusses.Dennis Harris
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Business-to-Business Prospecting
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This episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast deals with the area of business-to-business prospecting. I share some information and tips on the value of prospecting or how to find new business opportunities or new customers to help your company grow and succeed.Dennis Harris
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Business Infrastructure
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This episode of the Courage to Succeed podcast is a presentation on the importance of the business infrastructure. Some of the key things that are required to be in place in a company in order for it to be run successfully.Dennis Harris
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Knowing the WHY in starting a business.
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Understanding the reason why you started a business or want to start a business is important. Your "Why" will impact your though process and help to provide staying power if the going gets tuff.Dennis Harris
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Courage to Succeed Episode 1 Developing Your Business is a preview of the new podcast show discussing an overview of the resources and considerations needed to develop the business as a company prepared for growth.harrisfml
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Most limo businesses have a concerning tendency to have mainly older clients. How do you get the younger clients?
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Change is tough. And scary. And seems to be so out of reach. But our industry is changing fast. Don’t be left behind and avoid failure.
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Here’s how you should spend your money when running or starting a limo business to make it successful.
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GSB-61: Progress Report # 3 for December 2016: Actual Business Evaluation & Sales Analysis of a Real Store
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Remember the store I helped some investors buy in 2015 that was losing money? I shared two updates so far and now here is the 3rd one about how that store is doing now. This is a long awaited episode, but here it is. Enjoy! Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 61. This is the show where we discuss e…
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GSB-60: 5th Q&A Episode | Part -2
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In this 2nd part of our last Q&A episode, I answer remaining 5 questions all related to buying gas stations and how to understand the numbers and if the stores are really making money or losing money. I also answer questions about how to grow your business with financing and how to take on a new partnership. I think you may find this episode helpfu…
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GSB-59: 4th Q&A Episode | Part-1
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In this episode, I answer three questions all related to buying gas stations and how to understand the numbers and if the stores are really making money or losing money. I think you may find this episode helpful if you are in the market to buy a business. Here I analyze some sales numbers and see which ones are making money and which ones are not. …
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GSB-58: 3rd Q&A Episode | Answers About Ground Lease, Business Resale Value, Buying A Closed Up Station And Much More
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I am sure you have seen a gas station or two that are closed up in your area and wonder why did someone close it or if you should buy it, or would it do great business if you start it up? Listen and find out as I answer 6 burning questions from our listeners in this episode. Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and thi…
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GSB-57: How to Calculate Fuel Profit Accurately Every day
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I get asked this question often, and I have tried to answer them before as well, but let’s answer it once again in very much details so we can clear up any and all the confusion, let’s discuss how you can figure out how to calculate your fuel profit precisely and accurately. Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and thi…
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GSB-56: Five Unique Marketing Strategies to WOW your Customer and Win Them Over!
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I want to tell you about five proven marketing strategies that have worked for me for last 18 years. But remind you they will sound silly at first, but I want you to hear them out in their entirety before you knock any of them out. After you hear me out then maybe you can go try them in your business and see how your business rises to the top. Welc…
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GSB-55: How to Have an Effective Inventory Management System
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How can you tell if an employee or customers are stealing from you? How do you know someone is not stealing your beer, cigarettes or other merchandise? Is your business losing money every day and you just don't know about it? Let's see how a great inventory management system can help you stop the leaks, stay tuned.. Welcome to Gas station business …
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GSB-54: How To Build a Gas Station From Start to Finish (Hint- It Includes Construction) Part -3
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Once you finish the construction of your new gas station how do you get it open up for business? How to pass the inspections, how to merchandise, how to get everything ready, let's discuss and let's see if we can finally open your new store for business. Stay Tuned... Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am your host Shabbir Hossain, and …
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GSB-53: How To Build a Gas Station From Start to Finish (Hint- It Includes Construction) Part -2
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Would you like to know how to build a gas station from ground up? Do you wonder what all it takes to build one of those? Let's discuss what it takes to build a gas station from start to finish. Stay tuned... Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am your host Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 53. This is the show where we discuss how to …
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GSB-52: How To Build a Gas Station from Start to Finish (Hint- It Includes Construction) Part -1
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Would you like to know how to build a gas station from scratch? Do you wonder what all it takes to build one of those? Let's discuss what it takes to build a gas station from start to finish. Stay tuned... Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 51. This is the show where we discuss how to start, run a…
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GSB-51: How to Negotiate and Win - 13 Must Have Skills
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In business we all have to do some degree of negotiation, when buying a home, a business or just with your suppliers or vendors, but we don't get to win each time, but we should win if we know and practice this 13 negotiating skills, stay tuned and let's find out what and how they work Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossa…
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GSB-50: 4 Very Unique Questions & Answers About Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
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In this episode, I answer four very unique questions about the underground storage fuel tanks. Some of these are very unique problems; these problems can happen to any gas station operators. I highly recommend you listen to this episode and take notes... Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 50. This…
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GSB-49: Buyers Be Aware - Listen Before Buying Your Next Gas Station Business
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Did you just buy a gas station business and now finding out that even with high sales volume the business is not generating enough profit for you? Are you struggling to just meet your basic business expenses? Or are you about to buy a business that will put you in the red? Some of our listeners have just found themselves in that exact situation, so…
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GSB-48: 8 Everyday Issues We Face as Gas Station Business Owners
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If you are not yet a gas station business owner, then you may want to listen to this episode, as I discuss what is like to be a owner or an operator of a gas station business, what are the daily challenges, and issues we face every day, and if you are already in this business, stay tuned and see if the challenges and issues I talk about matches wha…
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GSB-47: How to Flip Gas Stations for Profit
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Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 47. This is the show where we discuss how to start, run and grow a gas station business successfully and give you an inside look at many real life case studies so you can follow and be successful in this business. Today's' episode is a rather interesting one, and…
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GSB-46: How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Deli Business Inside your Gas Station
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Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, This is only podcast show of its kind where I discuss every aspect of gas station business from how to find and buy the right location, how to market your business, how to do bookkeeping, how to minimize theft to what type of insurance do you need to have for your business. So it is…
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GSB-45: What is a Fuel Supply Agreement? How to Understand and Indentify Issues in that Document....Explained
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Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, This is only podcast show of its kind where I discuss every aspect of gas station business from how to find and buy the right location, how to market your business, how to do bookkeeping, how to minimize theft to what type of insurance do you need to have for your business. So it is…
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GSB-44: How to Read, Understand and Indentify Potential Issues in a Commercial Lease Agreement
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Welcome to gas station business 101 podcast. This is episode number 44. This is the only show of its kind where we focus on all aspects of gas station business and we discuss, analyze and try to improve the process by trying to see what works and what doesn't. Today's topic a very important one and it is all about commercial lease and how to read a…
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GSB-43: Does Gas Station Business Work as a Passive Income Model?
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First, let's define what is passive income. Passive income a process where you earn money without being involved in the day to day business operation of the business. If any of you remember the free book, I send to everyone on my mailing list all about passive income than you know there any many ways to make money passively. It is really where you …
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GSB-42: Second Q&A Episode
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Welcome to Gas Station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir Hossain, and this is episode 42. For those of you who are joining me for the very first time, this is a show where we discuss from how to start, run and grow a gas station/convenience store business successfully and make money. In each and every episode we discuss a new topic that is targete…
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GSB-41: 7 Risk Factors You Should Check off Before Buying a Gas Station Due Diligence Part 2
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There are risk factors associated with buying any new businesses, I am sure you all know that but when it comes to buying a gas station, last week I spoke about 9 factors to check as part of your normal due diligence for your business. This week I want to address 7 hidden risk factors that can also literality make or break your business even before…
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GSB-40: 9 Step Due Diligence Before Buying a Gas Station Business | Part -1
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This is the first of a two part series episode all about due diligence. In this episode I will be discussing everything under the sun about each of the 9 steps of due diligence before buying a gas station business. In the next episode which is part 2 of this series, will be all about the other hidden risk factors that you need to check and verify b…
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