Monthly Archives: July 2015

Ep. 016: Top 10 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Business Part 1: Testing Your Startup Fit

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Happy Monday! This morning on Episode 16 of the Success in Business Podcast your host Tom Ryan begins a 10-part series on things to consider before starting your business. Tom delivers realistic advice and expectations for your startup. He exposes the fallacy of owning your own business and being your own boss. There are other things to think about as well: the likelihood of having to go without a paycheck in the beginning and the risk of having your reputation on the line. Throughout this dose of reality Tom is optimistic about business ventures because he can help you be successful! You’ll love it! Continue reading →

Ep. 15: Processes, Part 2

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Happy Friday! This morning on Episode 15 of the Success in Business Podcast your host Tom Ryan adds even more great information to his answer to the listener question from Episode 14 regarding which processes to professionalize first. Tom explains that as far as Revenue is concerned, the processes that you want to professionalize in order of importance are: Sales, Customer Service and then Advertising. On the Expenses side of your business you should develop your Production first, then your Finances and your Human Resources. This is the most cost effective way to professionalize your company. You’ll love it! Continue reading →

Ep. 013: How to Calculate Your Price Point, Part 2

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Good morning! Today on Episode 13 of the Success in Business Podcast your host Tom Ryan gives the second half of his answer to the listener voicemail question about pricing your product. Given that Nikki is interested in the health food market, Tom references his work consulting health food companies, but this advice applies to any industry. Sinless Raw Foods, Lusty Monk Mustard and Chipotle are fantastic examples! Networking can be incredibly helpful. Tom also teaches us how to conduct market surveys and assess the conditions of the market you’re breaking into! Join us! Continue reading →