Business Tips Unpacked: Overlap Echo Picks 5 of the Best
The Overlap Podcast
How can small business owners boost productivity and protect their time? Join Overlap Echo, your AI host, as Sid and Keith take a break off the grid, leaving us with a quick-hit episode packed with their sharpest insights. From mastering your day to building a winning team and communicating effectively, this episode delivers actionable strategies to run your business smarter. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their edge without the fluff. What You’ll Learn How a simple app can transform your daily productivity. The one trait that trumps experience when hiring for...
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Crafting a Winning Communications Plan
The Overlap Podcast
How can a communications plan transform your business outreach? Join hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines on this episode of the Overlap Podcast as they unpack the art of intentional communication. From targeting the right audience to tailoring messages for specific platforms, they reveal how a solid plan can boost engagement and drive results. Whether you’re a small business owner or a leader looking to sharpen your marketing, this episode offers practical insights to help you thrive in today’s digital landscape. What You Will Learn Why a communications plan is more than just a...
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How to Say No: Boost Focus and Reclaim Your Time for Business and Life
The Overlap Podcast
Why is saying no the secret to thriving in business and life? Discover the power of saying no in this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast. Hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive into how mastering this simple word can transform your focus, protect your time, and align your priorities—whether you’re a small business owner, a leader, or just trying to balance it all. Drawing from personal stories and actionable insights, they explore the shift from saying yes early in your career to embracing no as a tool for growth and fulfillment later on. Tune in to learn how to make intentional...
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Why, When, and How to Build Incentive Programs That Work for Small Business Leaders
The Overlap Podcast
How can small business leaders design incentive programs that boost team engagement without breaking the bank? In this episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid and Keith unpack the art and science of creating effective incentive programs for small businesses. Drawing from real-world experiences—like ski trips with peer groups and biotech events—they explore how to align team goals with business success. From cash bonuses to non-monetary rewards like gift cards, they reveal practical strategies to motivate employees while keeping systems simple and sustainable. Whether...
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The Adult Marshmallow Test: Can You Survive Owning a Business?
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What does it really take to succeed as a small business owner? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, hosts Keith and Sid dive deep into the gritty realities of entrepreneurship, likening it to the adult version of the marshmallow test—a test of delayed gratification, persistence, and strategic thinking. Drawing from over 50 years of combined experience, they unpack the highs and lows of building a business, from managing cash flow to shaping a thriving company culture. With candid stories, surprising statistics, and actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring...
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Trusting Your Gut: The Power of Instinct in Business and Life
The Overlap Podcast
What if your gut instinct could save your business—or cost you everything? Join hosts Sid and Keith in this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast as they explore the art of trusting your gut. Drawing from personal stories and leadership lessons, they unpack when intuition is your greatest asset and when it might lead you astray. Perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this episode delivers actionable insights at the intersection of work, family, and leadership—all in under 30 minutes. What You Will Learn How to harness your gut instinct to make smarter decisions....
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Mastering Delegation: How to Elevate Your Business and Life
The Overlap Podcast
Are you truly delegating, or are you just offloading tasks? Delegation is a critical skill for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and parents alike—but it’s often misunderstood. In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, we break down the art of delegation and how to do it effectively. From avoiding costly mistakes to elevating your leadership, we’re sharing personal stories, expert strategies, and actionable insights that will help you delegate with confidence and get real results. Whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or just trying to get your kids to clean their rooms...
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Skills vs. Attitude: What Really Makes a Great Hire?
The Overlap Podcast
Are you prioritizing skills over attitude in your hiring process? Discover why focusing on a candidate's mindset can transform your workplace culture and drive long-term success. What You'll Learn: The impact of hiring for attitude versus skills on employee retention and performance. Strategies to identify candidates with the right mindset during the interview process. Real-world examples of companies thriving by prioritizing attitude in their recruitment. Key Topics Discussed: The pitfalls of emphasizing technical skills over cultural fit. Techniques for assessing a candidate's...
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How to Build a Culture of Critical Thinking: Lessons from Business, Parenting, and Personal Growth
The Overlap Podcast
Are you struggling to foster critical thinking in your workplace or at home? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, Sid and Keith dive deep into the art of cultivating a culture that values intellectual honesty, accountability, and creative problem-solving. Learn how the lessons from business leadership can overlap with parenting, personal growth, and community building to create lasting success. What You'll Learn: The importance of modeling critical thinking in both business and parenting Why allowing mistakes leads to growth and innovation How data-driven decisions can override...
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The Overlooked Heroes: Recognizing Your Best People in Business and Life
The Overlap Podcast
Are you giving enough credit to the people who make everything run smoothly? We spend so much time focusing on problems—rooting out underperformers and fixing what’s broken—but what about those who show up, work hard, and never make a fuss? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, Sid and Keith challenge leaders, business owners, and parents to rethink how they appreciate top performers. Because the truth is, they might not know how much they matter to you—unless you tell them. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The crucial role of recognition in leadership and why it’s often...
info_outlineIn the latest chat on The Overlap, we get real about why everyone's so obsessed with climbing to the top when there's plenty of good stuff right in front of us. We're talking about those easy wins in business and life that we often overlook because we're too busy looking up.
We dive into how in the world of making new products, there's a rush to create the next big thing. But hey, what about tweaking what we already have or adding something simple that makes a huge difference? That's our low-hanging fruit. Sid and I share some cool stories about times when going for the easy pickings paid off big time.
Then we shift gears to life stuff. Why kill ourselves climbing when we can grab happiness and success that's just within reach? It's like choosing between a marathon and a fun run where you still get a cool medal. Sid throws in his two cents about chilling out on the ladder climbing, and I chime in with how going for what's easy can lead to some pretty sweet life hacks.
So, if you're into making stuff or just trying to make your life a bit easier, tune in. We're all about grabbing those easy opportunities and making the most out of what's already in our grasp. Let's keep it simple and smart!