Things Entrepreneurs Should Know
di Chip Schweiger
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A business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and owners focused on building lasting value. This isn’t about tips or quick wins. It’s about how decisions get made, how businesses navigate complexity, and what tends to matter over time.
Each episode draws on real-world experience and conversations with thoughtful operators—people who have built, managed, and grown businesses firsthand.
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- Busy Isn’t a Business Strategy · 12 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 52A full calendar can feel like proof that your business is doing well. But what is all that activity actually producing? In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, Chip…
- The Cost of Saying Yes · 10 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 52Some of the most expensive decisions in a business begin with two words: “Sure, we can.” A custom request, an extra revision, or a project that doesn’t quite fit can seem…
- You Probably Don’t Need More Revenue · 10 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 51Would more revenue make your business stronger? Or merely busier? When profits disappoint, or cash gets tight, the instinct is often to sell more. But growth can magnify weak…
- When the Business Has Outgrown the Owner · 9 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 50Sometimes the biggest constraint on a growing business is the person who built it. As companies grow, the habits that once made them fast and successful can start holding them…
- Your Business May Be More Complicated Than It Needs to Be · 16 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 49It rarely happens all at once. A good customer asks for something special, a salesperson needs pricing flexibility, a manager wants their preferred vendor. And you say yes…
- Your Best Customer May Be Your Biggest Risk · 10 min · Stagione 5 Episodio 48Your biggest customer may also be one of the biggest risks in your business. A large customer can bring steady revenue, better utilization, and growth opportunities. But over…
- Encore Presentation - Essential Tips to Overcome Stress and Burnout for Entrepreneurs · 8 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 47This week, enjoy an Encore presentation of one of the most popular episodes from the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know archives. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or…
- Navigating Business Cash Crunches: When Unsecured Lending Makes Sense · 7 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 46Cash flow crunch got you sweating? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. In this episode, Chip Schweiger cuts through the fluff and lays out exactly how unsecured…
- Profit Leaks: The Hidden Ways Small Businesses Bleed Money · 11 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 45You’re working hard, but is your business bank account bleeding out behind your back? In this episode, learn the hidden profit leaks draining small businesses, right under their…
- How to Master Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Small Businesses Success · 8 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 44Struggling to keep your business’s cash flow steady? You’re not alone. In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, learn the essentials of cash flow management for small…
- Tax Strategy Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (And How to Avoid Them) · 10 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 43Taxes can be one of the biggest expenses for entrepreneurs, but most business owners make avoidable mistakes that cost them money and peace of mind. In this episode, learn the…
- Exit Planning: Start with the End in Mind · 10 min · Stagione 4 Episodio 42In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, learn why every business owner needs an exit plan—long before they’re ready to leave. Learn about the most common exit…
- Essential Tips to Overcome Stress and Burnout for Entrepreneurs · 8 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 41Feeling the emotional whiplash of running your business? You're not alone. In this episode we deliver invaluable insights to help you conquer stress, tackle burnout, and overcome…
- Four Levels of Effective Delegation to Create a Self-Sustaining Business · 15 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 40Can your business truly thrive without you? Unlock the secrets to effective delegation and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like the hot potato delegator, the delegation…
- The Power of 13-Week Cash Flow Projections and Why You Should Use Them · 8 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 39Ever found yourself in a cash crunch and wished you'd seen it coming? Learn how to take control of your business finances with a 13-week cash flow projection! In this episode, we…
- Why Running Your Private Company Like a Public One Can Create Maximum Value · 10 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 38Small businesses often operate as if their sole purpose is to fund the owner’s lifestyle, but the most valuable companies are run with financial rigor. You may be years from…
- The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Mitigating Business Risks - 9 Strategies Revealed · 10 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 37Can your business withstand unexpected crises, or are you leaving it vulnerable to unforeseen threats? In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, you'll learn essential…
- Maintaining Limited Liability: Crucial Practices for Entrepreneurs · 10 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 36What if you could protect your hard-earned personal assets from business risks with just a few strategic moves? In this episode of the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know podcast…
- Your Complete Guide to Building Business Credit · 11 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 35Could understanding the difference between business and personal credit be the game-changer your business needs? In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, I unravel…
- Essential Accounts Receivable Strategies to Supercharge Your Business Cash Flow · 9 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 34Can mastering accounts receivable management really supercharge your business's cash flow? Find out as we unpack the essential strategies for optimizing your receivables process…
