Cheers To Business
Guest-host Johnny Gwin talks with Tommy Wetjen about how he built Gamers N Geeks, the Gulf Coast's largest gaming store. Tommy also shares how he has grown his business by creating an economic ecosystem with collaborators and like-minded merchants and vendors, making a unique experience that encourages all ages and types of gamers to feel welcome. Plus, he spills the beans on purchasing, relaunching, and reinventing the CWL, the Combat Wrestling League.
info_outline Selling Childhood Memories with Scotty WhiteCheers To Business
In this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Scotty White about how he takes another step in building his business empire of Geekdom with his new Scotty's Toy Shop specializing in action figures and other pop culture collectibles. Scotty is not just an entrepreneur, podcaster, and comic book creator; he is now an action figure curator, doctor, and bounty hunter to find "that special toy that someone wants from their childhood memories and will bring them happiness."
info_outline The 411 for 401(k) Plans with Crystal SearsCheers To Business
Business owners and employees leave money on the table year after year by not having the right retirement plan in place. In this episode, Karen talks with the Mobile, Alabama employer, employee, and personal retirement plan TPA specialist Crystal Sears of Azalea Administration. Crystal explains all the options employers and employees now have with 401(k) and other retirement plans and how to get started saving for your future. This is an encore REBROADCAST!
info_outline Learning A Trade and Giving Back with Trey ByrumCheers To Business
On this episode, Karen talks with Trey Byrum, owner of the Alabama Pipe Welders Academy and Scottsman Tools in Mobile, Alabama, about the importance of learning a trade, creating a product, having faith, and giving back to your community. Trey details how his welding school started from chaos and tragedy into something magical from very humble beginnings. Plus, he will tell us what it is like to share the TV screen with Billy Bones on the National Geographic Channel.
info_outline Close The Backdoor and Keep Your Customers with Bradley FlowersCheers To Business
The most valuable resource for any business is their customers, and while new customers are essential, acquiring new ones can cost as much as 7 times more than retaining a customer you already have. On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with the co-host of The Insurance Guys podcast and owner of Portal Insurance, the incomparable Bradley Flowers. Bradley delivers real-world stories, insights and essential tools for keeping your best customers to make sure your business survives and thrives.
info_outline Reckless Abandon and Wild Dreaming with Musician Eric ErdmanCheers To Business
On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with singer/songwriter, session guitarist, and professional music businessman Eric Erdman about creating a career where he is the brand, product, factory, and the skilled labor. Eric demystifies the rock star mythos with tales of hard work, serious practicing, endless touring, and power networking to be able to travel the world entertaining thousands as his songs and talent. Plus, Eric shares his love of the musicians and unique musical sound of Mobile, Alabama.
info_outline Getting Started with Crypto and Mooning with Scott TindleCheers To Business
On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Mobile's serial entrepreneur, Scott Tindle, about why he has jumped headfirst into cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, the quickest way to get started in crypto, and his tips on trading bitcoin and crypto. Plus, Johnny and Scott run down all of the weird crypto jargon you are bound to hear over the next few years.
info_outline Grooming Your Customers with Bridgette JerkinsCheers To Business
In this episode, Karen talks with the bold and dynamic Bridgette Jerkins of Royal Barbers located in Mobile, Alabama. She explains her unique style of training and guiding her customers' behaviors and expectations to benefit their experience and her bottom line. Bridgette also shares her experiences, challenges, and successes as a young businesswoman in a world dominated by male barbers and patrons. And lastly, Karen and Bridgette talk about the joy and headaches of working with their amazing daughters.
info_outline Cheers To Dr. Gia WigginsCheers To Business
On this episode, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have picked out the strongest and most brilliant moments of the most listened to guest of Cheers To Business, Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources. Gia is not just just an HR expert she is also a guru for motivating, maximizing and engaging your company workforce and leadership. Sit back, turn up the headphones, and soak up the brilliance that is Dr. Gia Wiggins.
info_outline Start A Festival with The Bubbles Queen Lady Stacy WellbornCheers To Business
On this episode, Karen talks with Cheers all-star guest and founder of the Fizzi Fest, Lady Stacy Wellborn. Stacy shares the spark for her to take her passion for champagne and turn that into a popular and successful community festival that celebrates the good life and all things bubbles. Plus, she shares all the essential steps for you to transform your passion and obsessions into a thriving event and business.
info_outlineOn this episode, Karen and Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources LLC, have an energetic and freeform conversation in the Get Back Up series. Gia quizzes Karen on the role of a good CFO, how they should work with a company, and when it is time for a company to pivot or close up. Karen gives some advice on what to look for in a business consultant and getting the most out of this critical relationship. Lastly, the Cheers ladies share their views on surviving this crazy time, the importance of reinvention, and listening to the most critical internal and external voices to sharpen and strengthen your company.
Key Takeaways:
- The free market will tell you exactly what it wants and is most the honest insight into your business.
- A controller can report the past and process the now, but a CFO is somebody that strategizes, see the big picture, and can see into the future.
- When determining your business's viability, you need to have somebody willing to look at the stuff that everybody in the company is ignoring.
- A new broom, always sweets clean. An outside person looking in your business will always see something new you don't.
- Hire a CFO or a consultant that will tell you the truth and not what you want to hear.
- Reinvention is so essential. And if you're not listening to the market or clients, then you are making a mistake.
Resources:
Gia Wiggins - Facebook /// LinkedIn
Morale Resource LLC - Website
Cheers To:
To understand the role of what a CFO is or any "chief" position. When you put a "C" in front of the title, it should be a strategic position. - Dr. Gia Wiggins
Putting your ear to the ground is the best way to make sure that your business is viable. - Dr. Gia Wiggins
Make sure that your product and services offering matches the need and demands of your market and industry. Be able to give up an offering if it is not profitable or is problematic. - Dr. Gia Wiggins
I have to beg you for what I deserve; then you don't deserve me. - Dr. Gia Wiggins
Give the people what they need, not what you were trying to force them to have. - Dr. Gia Wiggins
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