In this episode, we're talking about taking time--time to work on your business or time to not work at all. At the beginning of the year, we're often thinking about what's next and how to best utilize our time in the new year. Whether we like it or not, time is a finite resource. And we all have the same amount of time each day. This can be encouraging and discouraging at the same time, especially when we think about people like Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey and what they've done with their time compared to what we've been able to do so far. Listen to hear my thoughts on how to focus our finite time to achieve the things we want, while still making room for non-productive things that we just enjoy doing.  Be sure to listen to the end, where I announce an in-person workshop I'm holding later this month. It would be a great way to "clear the deck" to achieve what you really want to achieve in 2024. Or visit raefgranger.com/masterclassprime!

The holidays are here, and all of a sudden, work seems to come to a screeching halt…Listen to find out the top 3 challenges that business owners often experience during the holidays and some helpful solutions to overcoming them. I’ll also share what I do during this time of year and how it helps me get ready for the new year. If you’re wondering how to handle the holiday slowdown this year, don’t miss this episode!

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of creating profitable pricing for your service packages. I am joined by a few fellow entrepreneurs who sell services and understand the complexities of pricing their services for profitability while also considering what the market will bear. We talk about setting your “effective rate” — the price that gets you excited about showing up to do what you do best — and adjusting that as needed to ensure you’re working with your ideal client and enjoying the work. Enjoy!

In this episode, we'll cover the most common estate plans, which include wills, trusts (we'll cover two types), medical power of attorneys, and financial power of attorneys -- as they relate to business owners. If you own a business and are wondering what type of estate plans make sense for you and your business, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the main types of business entities, such as an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship, how they differ, why someone might choose one type over another, how this all relates to taxes and more. I’ll also be publishing a blog post on this topic coming soon. So stay tuned for that, and check out my blog!

Listen to Raef and colleague Sally Cobb discuss trademark and copyright questions that business owners often ask. Join us as we dive deep into this subject! We explore the different reasons why things like trademarks, copyrights, and patents might be a good idea for your business, vs. when it might not be necessary. We cover some really great stuff in this episode, so be sure to give it a listen!

Sometimes, as business owners, we may feel like we're doing all the things we need to do to succeed, but we're so drained or burned out from running the business that we don't have any energy left to do what needs to be done to keep moving it forward. In this episode, I share 5 tips to gain energy and inspiration to fuel your creative side -- your entrepreneurial side -- so you can keep growing your business in new ways. Enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss ways to handle issues with cash flow and contemplate whether "perseverance" is always the answer. Listen to hear my thoughts on these topics, including my Charles Ingalls analogy regarding doing what needs to be done to keep the lights on. Enjoy!

Meet Zack and Chris from Pivot Creative, a small, detail-oriented team of designers, developers, and strategists who take pride in crafting unique and intuitive brand experiences for their clients. Hear their stories about how they got started in the digital marketing space in this coffee-style chat. Enjoy!

I'm Raef Granger, a business coach, and in this episode, I share a story about squirrels and bird feeders to explain the importance of designing your business to attract the right customers. Squirrels will work hard to get whatever they can get their hands on. But sometimes, their hard work is wasted or inefficient. They put all this effort into getting into a bird feeder, only for a couple of seeds. Sometimes that is like business, we work hard, but what's it for if we're not achieving our goals? In this episode, I mention "be the bird feeder" in business.  In other words, be the one that attracts the right customers, the ones who are interested in what YOU have to offer. This means understanding your target market and providing them with the products or services they need. If you're looking for ways to grow your business, this episode is for you!