180 Win - The Ooma Small Business Podcast

Ralph Clark is an Associational Missionary for the Northwest Baptist Association, an umbrella organization that helps smaller churches cope with the rules of being a non-profit and backs them up when disaster strikes.  The Northwest Baptist Association started with three churches nearly 200 years ago and is now over 60 churches strong. Over time, Ralph and the rest of the association have learned valuable tips and tricks that can help any non-profit soar.  Listen as Ralph shares:  How the association helped churches adapt during the pandemic. How to maintain your non-profit’s values. The key difference between hired help and volunteers.  Why keeping it simple is vitally important.  

Adrienne Gould started her mechanical engineering business ADICOT, Inc, after she worked at Lucent and Bell Labs and taught at a Jr. College for 2 years. She describes how she eased her way into starting her business after receiving inspiration from the book Good to Great. Learn how she automates her workflow processes to stay organized, save time, and replicate the processes for future projects.

Jennifer (Jenay) Aiksnoras of Lake Tahoe Yoga shares her compelling story about how she reinvented herself from elementary school counselor to yoga instructor focusing on both mind and body. After running her yoga classes and teaching instructors for over 10 years, she explains how she expanded into luxury wellness tourism and shares sage advice to small business owners on how they can reflect, transition, and drive their own happiness and success. Visit us at Ooma.com.

Gladys Boutwell of Insurance by Design knows a thing or two about small business needs because she runs an employee benefits company that specifically supports small companies. Hear how she built a successful business on trust. Her unique “mistake of the month” program uncovers root causes of benefits errors so she and her team can fix them. You’ll understand why her business grows through referrals! Visit us at Ooma.com.

After 25 years in the travel industry, Tom Gehrels started his own adventure travel company offering small tours with activities such as trekking, hiking, cycling, and safaris. He visits 2-4 new countries per year including remote locations such as Antarctica and describes how he leverages his passion for travel by providing his clients with unique, adventure travel experiences and personalized service. Visit us at Ooma.com.

Robert W. Armstrong Jr. didn’t have immigration law in mind when he attended law school, but he was part of an immigration clinic and “something clicked.” He realized this was his calling after working with the vulnerable population of unaccompanied children, and he describes how his ability to connect with people on a human level – now remotely – is still the foundation of The Armstrong Law Firm. Visit us at Ooma.com.