Get Better at Business with Travis Richards

S.2 Episode 10: The Importance of a Positive Work Environment

Welcome to Episode 10 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Roy Homfeld. Today, the two discuss innovation and growth as part of a business, and how to really take advantage of learning opportunities. They also share their experiences fostering a positive work environment and how important hiring motivated employees is for a growing company. You won’t want to miss this discussion! Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:01) Introduction (01:02 - 03:40) Holiday Celebrations (03:41 - 07:26) How Holidays are Incorporated in Home Design (07:27 - 09:28) 3D Design in Home Design (09:29 - 11:46) Staying Innovative (11:46 - 13:50) The Impact of Trade Conferences (12:51 - 17:36) The Importance of Engaged Employees (17:37 - 19:27) Fostering a Positive Work Environment (19:28 - 31:20) Parting Ways with an Employee (31:21 - 36:29) Different Positions in a Business  (36:29 - 38:30) Learning in Business (38:31 - 40:02) Contact Information and Closing

S.2 Episode 9: Life as an Entrepreneur - The Exciting and the Challenges

Welcome to Episode 9 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Jacob Robinson where you will hear the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Listen in to hear Jacobs' success story along with the hardships he faced along the way as he founded 3 separate companies. Jacob also explores some key insights he has taken away as a young entrepreneur as well as the passion he has for serving others.  Contact Jacob at DigWorldTX.Com or jacobrobinson11@gmail.com Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 02:49) Excitement from the Week (02:49 - 07:42) How Jacob Began as an Entrepreneur  (07:42 - 11:01) What He Learned about Himself as a “Serial Entrepreneur” (11:01 - 16:58) How to Win Against the Lows and Highs of Business (16:58 - 18:35) What to do With a “Bad Idea”  (18:35 - 20:48) Not No, Just Not Now (20:48 - 22:18) Knowing When to Put a Good Idea off for Later (22:18 - 26:35) The Unified Principle that Guides Business- Serving Others (26:35 - 30:21) Jacobs Touching Life Story- Why He’s in the Theme Park Business (30:21 - 33:30) Finding a Worthy Cause in Business (33:30 - 36:50) Finding Your Company's Purpose Beyond Money (36:50 - 40:00) Outro / How to Reach Jacob

S.2 Episode 8: James Benham: The Importance of Having a Focused Business

Welcome to episode eight of the Get Better at Business Podcast! Today our host, Travis Richards is joined by CEO and Co- Founder of JBKnowledge, James Benham. They dive into what it really takes to be a leader, and the integral part of knowing who you are part takes in it. James brings up important topics such as culture, roots, and values that he integrates in his business. They discuss how important it is to stay focused on a goal, and industry while starting a business toa point of perfection. They share advice to young business owners and just people looking to better themselves. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Timestamps: (00:00 - 02:18) Accountability in the workplace (02:19 - 04:02) Taking initiative and being confrontational (04:03 - 06:16) Everyone has their pros and cons (06:17 - 09:39) Tackling the landmines while implementing a new system (9:40 - 11:20) Dealing with leaders and stronger personalities (11:21 - 13:25) Visionaries and Integrators (13:26 - 14:48) Culture is roots and values (14:49 - 17:30) How to improve yourself  (17:31 - 18:22) Knowing yourself allows you to improve even in your professional life. (18:23 - 21:13) What inspired him to pursue software (21:14 - 24:08) Discuss how his first projects took off (24:09 - 25:05) Stay Focused (25:05 - 28:52) Being Great at just one thing (28:52 - 33:18) Importance of Coaching (33:19 - 36:53) Focusing on a successful business (36:54 - 38:45) Motivate Employees (38:46 - 40:00) Outros/ Thank yous

S.2 Episode 7: Using Problem Solving in a Successful Business

Welcome to Episode 7 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest John White! Tune into this conversation as John explains his transition from philosophy, to a career in IT. His foundation in soft skills have given him a unique perspective into logic, and the role it can play in good business. Listen now to learn more about the fascinating career shift! Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:41) Introductions (00:42 - 02:25) Introduction to John White’s career path (02:02 - 04:13) What did you do as a child that led you to where you are today? (04:14 - 05:03) How did your life change after switching career paths? (05:04 - 09:00) Foundation in soft skills (09:01 - 10:39) What skills from your degree have you brought into your career? (10:40 -13:18) Solving problems in IT with a background in philosophy (13:19 - 16:00) The first big problem solved (16:01 - 17:30) The need for “firing clients” (17:31 - 22:03) Systematic problem solving (22:04 - 26:30) Choosing a prefered system for problem solving (26:31 - 31:40) Finding the biggest problem (31:41 - 34:06) Logic in business (34:07 - 36:11) Closing advice (36:12 - 37:37) Closing remarks

S.2 Episode 6: Sheena Parker - Turning the Page Of Mistakes

Welcome to Episode 6 of Get Better At Business with host Travis Richards and guest Sheena Parker! Tune in to this conversation as Sheena gives us some insight into her life as an entrepreneur in different sectors, from real estate to now government contracting and a janitorial business.  Sheena is a veteran business owner, and her husband is an entrepreneur himself. Listen to see how Sheena got to where she is today and the many lessons she learned from trial and error as an entrepreneur!  Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:56) Introducing Sheena  (01:57 - 05:20) Looking Back To The Uniform  (05:21 - 09:30) Veteran Entrepreneur & Real Estate (09:31 - 11:08) Introducing Government Contracting  (11:09 - 15:45) Turning The Page of Government Contracting  (15:46 - 19:04) Branching Off Into New Ventures (19:05 - 23:20) Learning To Slowly Pull The Trigger  (23:21 - 28:00) Opportunity To Teach Government Contracting (28:01 - 30:45) Employment Problems During The Pandemic  (30:46 - 31:55) Who Is Your Ideal Student?  (31:56 - 33:05) Where Can People Find It?