business strategy
Is Bigger Business Actually Better? What Smart Growth Takes
This episode of Kaizen Time delivers practical financial insight for small business owners weighing growth. Discover whether bigger is truly...
How Often Should You Measure KPIs for Profit and Productivity?
This episode of Kaizen Time gives small business owners actionable financial advice on how to track and use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)...
How to Foster Productive Remote Employees
This episode of Kaizen Time explores how small business owners can successfully manage remote employees—a growing challenge in modern...
Should You Expand or Upgrade? How & Why Use ROI to Decide
Return on Investment (ROI) is more than just a number. Profit today doesn’t guarantee tomorrow’s big expansion or upgrade will be worth it. The...
Small Business in 2025: Is This the New Normal?
What’s really going on with the economy in 2025—and what should small business owners expect next? From shifting consumer habits to interest...
How to HIRE & KEEP Young Talent in Your Company
Struggling to find young hires who are both capable and motivated? Clay Hamlin joins Mark Valleskey to talk candidly about the challenges—and...
The Surprising Truth About Jobs and a Slowing Economy
The headlines say the job market is softening—but what does that really mean for your business?In this episode, we unpack why more available...
Why Private Equity Deals Are Slowing Down in 2025
Private equity deals aren’t dead—but they’re definitely slowing down. In this episode, we unpack what’s happening behind the scenes in 2025:...
Are Credit Card Fees Killing Your Profits?
Are credit card processing fees eating into your profits? They’re often one of the largest operating expenses for small businesses, but there...
How an Employee Tool Reimbursement Program Benefits You and Your Team
Attracting and retaining skilled employees is crucial for small business success—especially in industries where workers invest heavily in their...
What to Do When the Economy Shifts: Advice for Small Business Owners
What’s your small business financial strategy when the economy gets unpredictable?In this episode of Kaizen Time, we talk about how to stay...
How Tariffs Will Affect Small Business
How Tariffs Impact Small Businesses: Pricing, Profit Margins & What to Do Next Tariffs are back in the headlines—and they’re hitting small...
Why Your Accountant Never Gets Back to You
In this episode of Kaizen Time, we tackle a pain point many small business owners know all too well: getting radio silence from their...
Subcontractor or Employee: Understanding Worker Classification
Deciding whether to classify a worker as an employee or subcontractor can be tricky—and getting it wrong could lead to penalties or compliance...
How to Motivate Employees WITHOUT MANAGING
How do you motivate employees without constantly managing them? In this episode of Kaizen Time, Mark and Clay dig into what really drives team...
Working with Subcontractors: Do It the Right Way
What are the best practices when working with subcontractors? Some may come into your business to do work, but others may be representing you....
