The Turtlesmith Podcast
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Marketing vs Advertising & Understanding the Difference
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The Turtlesmith Podcast is aimed at people who want to take their step into entrepreneurship, and start a small business. We get into everything from Business strategies, actionable advice, taxes, and all the things it takes to build a profitable business. In our weekly episodes, we break down a step by step plan across 3 phases. Our motto is "Get Rich Slow". Tune in with Scott Hess, an expert tax accountant and business consultant, and John Barton, serial entrepreneur and business man, as we tackle the mystery and break down the walls of information to help you reach your dreams.
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- Marketing vs Advertising & Understanding the Difference · 29 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 22What's the difference between marketing and advertising — and why does it matter for your small business? In this episode, John and Calvin are joined by Dylan, host of the Sense…
- Should Your Small Business Accept Bitcoin? (Fees & Taxes Explained) · 26 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 21In this episode of the Turtle Smith podcast, hosts Scott Hess and John Barton dive into the evolving world of digital currency to ask a pivotal question: Do small businesses hold…
- Business Identity Theft · 33 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 20Is your business being impersonated online right now — and you don't even know it? In this episode, Scott and John get into the increasingly common threat of business identity…
- American Heartland Collapse | Text Messages from God · 32 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 19In this episode of Turtle Smith, hosts Scott Hess and John Barton dive deep into one of the most shocking business fraud cases in recent Oklahoma history: the spectacular…
- Open Topics · 36 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 18Join hosts Scott Hess and Dylan Steele as they explore timely financial topics affecting young adults and small business owners. In this candid discussion featuring guest Calvin…
- Starting a Business in 2026 · 44 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 17Join Scott Hess and John Barton as they share hard-won lessons about entrepreneurship in today's world. John reflects on his year-long journey navigating commercial building…
- Michael Jordan's Wild Ride · 34 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 16Join us as we explore Michael Jordan's fascinating journey beyond the basketball court - from his struggles as an NBA team owner to his unprecedented success with NASCAR racing…
- The Cost of Isolation in Business · 43 min. · Episode 15Join Scott Hess (Tax & Business Consultant) and John Barton (Small Business Owner) as they explore why 27% of small businesses lack professional advisors and how isolation costs…
- Oklahoma Governor Wants to Ditch Cannabis Program · 38 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 14Join Scott Hess (tax and business consultant) and John Barton (small business owner) as they discuss the controversy surrounding Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's proposal to…
- Succession Planning · 41 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 12Join John Barton and Scott Hess as they dive deep into succession planning for small businesses. Inspired by Bob Iger's transition at Disney, they explore the critical…
- Snowmageddon · 40 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 11Scott and John discuss the challenges small businesses face during severe weather events, using the recent "Snowmageddon" storm as a case study. They explore critical topics…
- The Drone Ban · 38 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 10In this episode of Turtle Smith, hosts Scott Hess and John Barton dive deep into the recent FCC ban on Chinese-made drones and its massive impact on small businesses across…
- The Impact of I.C.E. on Small Businesses · 43 min.In this hard-hitting episode, Scott Hess and John Barton tackle one of the most controversial topics affecting American small businesses today: immigration enforcement and its…
- CES and AI in Business · 40 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 8This episode of the Turtle Smith podcast discusses the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and its implications for AI in business. Scott and John explore: CES Origins & History: •…
- The War for Warner Bros · 43 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 6In this episode, Scott Hess and John Barton break down the high-stakes corporate battle for Warner Brothers Discovery, as Netflix and Paramount go head-to-head with multi-billion…
- End of Year Operations · 26 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 5In this episode, Scott Hess (Tax and Business Consultant) and John Barton (Small Business Owner) dive into the essential steps every business should take to wrap up the year…
- Managing Employee Burnout · 29 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 4In this episode, Scott Hess and John Barton dive deep into the topic of employee burnout—what it is, how to spot it, and most importantly, how to address and prevent it in your…
- Managing Seasonal Help · 24 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 3In this episode, Scott Hess (tax and business consultant) and John Barton (small business owner) dive into the challenges and strategies of managing seasonal employees. As the…
- Holiday Retail Inventory Management · 47 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 2In this episode, Scott Hess and John Barton dive deep into the challenges and strategies of holiday inventory management for small businesses. From personal stories of inventory…
- Holiday Retail Operations (How To Survive!) · 47 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 1In this episode of Turtle Smith, Scott and John kick off Season 3 with a deep dive into the 2025 holiday shopping season. They break down the latest forecasts, including a…







