121 - The Billion Dollar Banker: All About Real Estate with Nicole Perrone
Release Date: 03/24/2025
139 - The Energy Advantage: How to Fuel Your Life and Business Every Day
The Small Business Mindset
Watch this episode on ! In this energizing episode, Kirsten dives into the connection between your personal energy and your business success. From sleep and nutrition to boundaries, community, and environment - she shares practical ways to recharge and sustain your energy so you can show up as your best self every day, both at work and at home. Key Takeaways: Energy Drive Success - your personal energy affects every area of your business - decision-making, creativity, relationships, and growth. Treat it as one of your most valuable business assets. Prioritize Restful Sleep Create...
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138 - Building Green Goo: Family, Failure, and the Fight to Keep Going
The Small Business Mindset
Watch this episode on ! Every entrepreneur's journey is unique - and today's story is nothing short of remarkable. I sit down with Jodi Scott, the founder and CEO of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and skincare company that grew from her family's kitchen to 150,000 stores nationwide. Jodi shared the incredible highs of building and selling her company, the heartbreak of nearly losing everything, and the grit it took to buy it back and rebuild stronger than ever. You'll hear how a simple idea sparked at a farmers market became a multimillion-dollar business, the realities...
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137 - Why the Phone Isn't Ringing & How to Fix It
The Small Business Mindset
Watch this episode on You Tube ! Are you struggling with sales and wondering why your phone isn't ringing? In this episode, Kirsten Flory dives into the challenges of sales outreach, why prospects may not be responding, and actionable strategies to turn things around. In this episode you'll learn: How to provide real value to prospects instead of just selling The importance of using multiple communication channels (phone, email, social media, handwritten notes, and more) Why consistency is key in outreach and follow-up How sharing success stories can boost your credibility and attract...
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136 - The Mindset Shift Every Business Owner Needs with Megan Schwan
The Small Business Mindset
Watch this episode on YouTube Most small business owners don't start out as financial experts - and that's exactly why 8 out of 10 small businesses fail. In this episode, I sit down with Megan Schwan, CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting Services, to talk about how to set your business up for financial success. Megan has spent over two decades in accounting and has helped thousands of business owners understand their numbers, implement smart tax strategies, and build businesses that last. She's also a certified Profit First Professional, helping entrepreneurs prioritize...
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135 - Are You Trying on Your Dream?
The Small Business Mindset
Watch this episode on Have you ever created a vision board filled with dreams - but realized you've never actually experienced the things you were visualizing? In this episode, Kirsten Flory shared why it's so important to not just dream about success, but to touch it, feel it, and try it on before it becomes your reality. From painting her kitchen table purple for Feng Shui prosperity, to test-driving luxury cars and walking through multimillion-dollar open houses, Kirsten reveals how small, intentional steps help you bring your goals closer. These experiences shift your...
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134 - From Integrity to Impact: Character as Your Competitive Edge
The Small Business Mindset
Join Kirsten Flory, and as they delve into the aspect of your character. Watch this episode on YouTube at Key Takeaways: How do you define character for yourself? Do you follow your "gut" when something seems off? Do you want to follow the "in" crowd, even if it doesn't match your character? founders have come together as a way to provide you with expert guidance on branding, business coaching, and wealth building. Having a strong foundation on who you are, and what kind of character you bring gives you not only a competitive advantage, but the key to how you show up in your life,...
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133 - The Entrepreneurs Edge: Being Resilient
The Small Business Mindset
Join Kirsten Flory, Anthony Blanco and Danielle J. Martin as the trio behind The Entrepreneurs Edge! Our conversation today centers around how to be resilient. Whatever the economy, our home life or careers are doing, having the ability to focus on opportunity is key to your success. These three professionals share how they overcame plenty of obstacles, and created wealth, business and branding success. UPCOMING LIVE EVENT! Join us in Late October, 2025 for our first LIVE event in Topeka, KS! Follow us @Theeedge for additional details!
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132 - Keeping Your Money: A Financial Mindset
The Small Business Mindset
In this conversation, Kirsten Flory discusses the critical importance of not only earning money, but also keeping it. She emphasizes the need for careful financial planning, especially when receiving unexpected windfalls. She advised against impulsive spending on depreciating assets, and encourages listeners to live below their means to build sustainable wealth. Kirsten highlights the dangers of not planning for future financial stability and the importance of consistent effort in maintaining business momentum. Key Takeaways: How do you keep the money once you've earned it?...
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131 - Small Business Lending Insights
The Small Business Mindset
Listen in for a special presentation of The Small Business Mindset. Kirsten Flory's firm, , held a Small Business Lending Insights event with lending experts and clients. They shared the different types of small business lending programs, and how you as a business owner, can apply! To watch the full presentation on You Tube click the link Key Takeaways: At some point in your business cycle, you will need a loan SBA lending is available for owner-occupied businesses Building a relationship with your lender is crucial Get organized financially before applying for a loan...
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130 - Overcoming Bias: Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Mindset
In this conversation, Kirsten Flory discusses the concept of unconscious bias in business, emphasizing how it affects entrepreneurs and their interactions with investors and partners. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on overcoming biases through preparation, hard work, and building relationships. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding one's own biases and those of others to create successful business outcomes. Key takeaways: Unconscious bias can affect how we perceive business ideas Preparation and presentatino are crucial to business...
info_outlineMeet Nicole Perrone, host of The Billion Dollar Banker podcast, and expert in the field of mortgage banking. We discuss the dynamics of the mortgage market, the impact of the pandemic on housing, and the evolving trends of home ownership. Nicole shares insights on down payments, debt to income ratios, the impact of credit scores, and what first time homebuyers should pay attention to.
Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial and host of The Small Business Mindset.
www.kirstenflory.com