Idaho Business Podcast

If you LOVE our town and LOVE small business, you are in the right place!! We interview local legends, learn business and have way too much fun doing it!!

Idaho Business Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 421 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Idaho Business Podcast, a business show with 421 episodes published.

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  Episode #420

  CEO Mindset vs. Technician Mindset - Featuring Spencer Ward

  Aug 18, 202628 minS1

  A lot of business owners don't actually own a business, they own a demanding job they created for themselves. In this episode of the Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer breaks down the difference between the CEO mindset and the technician mindset and why making that shift is critical if you want to scale. We cover why great owners stop asking "How do I do this?" and start asking "Who should own this?", how to stop being the bottleneck, why being busy doesn't always mean you're productive, and how to build leaders who can make decisions without you. You'll also hear leadership principles from Alex Hormozi, Ed Mylett, and Mike Campion about leverage, delegation, leadership, and focusing on the work that creates the most value. The ultimate test: If you disappeared from your company for 30 days, what would break? If you're trying to build a profitable business that can eventually operate without depending on you every day, this episode is for you. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify

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  Episode #420

  How to Build a Company That Runs Without You - Featuring Spencer Ward

  Aug 11, 202628 minS1

  Every business owner dreams of taking a vacation without their phone ringing every five minutes but very few build a company that can truly operate without them. In this episode, Spencer shares the blueprint for creating a business that doesn't rely on the owner for every decision. Learn how to build systems that scale, discover your company's true core values, hire people who fit your culture, empower leaders, and use the "Bus Test" to determine if your business is built to last. If you want more freedom, a stronger team, and a business that thrives without you, this episode is for you. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify

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  Episode #418

  Train Them or Fire Them? - Featuring Spencer Ward

  Jul 28, 202629 minS1

  One of the hardest decisions in business is knowing whether an employee needs more training or needs to be let go. In this episode, Spencer Ward breaks down the difference between skill problems and character problems. He explains why coachable, hardworking and honest employees are worth developing, while chronic complainers, drama creators and employees who constantly blame others can damage the entire company. Spencer also explains why your core values should become the rules of the game. At Nucleane, those values are: Be Honest, Work Together, Make Money and Have Fun. When employees consistently work against those values, leadership has to protect the customers, the culture and the rest of the team. You'll learn how to evaluate struggling employees, when to offer more coaching, when to consider a different position and when it may be time to show someone the door. Topics include employee accountability, company culture, leadership, employee training, toxic employees, core values, performance management and building a stronger team. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify

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  Episode #417

  If I Were 20 Again, This Is How I'd Get Into Business - Featuring Spencer Ward

  Jul 21, 202615 minS1

  Everyone tells young entrepreneurs to start a business. I disagree. In this episode, I share the exact advice I gave my nephew when he asked how to become a business owner without money or years of experience. Instead of joining the 90% of startups that fail, I explain why I believe the smarter path is to work inside the industry you want to own, become indispensable, and position yourself to buy an established business from a retiring owner. We also discuss: Why the skilled trades are one of the greatest wealth-building opportunities today. How baby boomer retirements are creating once in a generation acquisition opportunities. How seller financing can help you buy a business even if you don't have cash. Why messy financial statements can actually create opportunities for buyers. The importance of staying in your lane and buying businesses that match your expertise. Why experience is often worth far more than a business degree when it comes to ownership. If you're young, thinking about entrepreneurship, or you're a parent wondering what advice to give your kids, this episode could save years of frustration and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars. ️ Subscribe to the Idaho Business Podcast for practical business strategies, acquisitions, leadership lessons, and real-world advice from entrepreneurs building successful companies. If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify

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  Episode #416

  This Employee Is Costing You Your Best People - featuring Spencer Ward

  Jul 14, 202615 minS1

  Every business owner eventually faces this leadership challenge: Is this employee trying to make my company better... or are they simply tearing it down? In this episode, Spencer breaks down the critical difference between employees who bring valuable ideas and employees who constantly challenge every decision without offering solutions. You'll learn how to: Create a culture where great ideas thrive. Know when employee feedback deserves action. Explain the "why" behind company policies. Recognize when healthy disagreement becomes toxic negativity. Protect your company culture before one negative employee drives away your best people. Featuring leadership lessons from Toyota's Kaizen philosophy, Jim Collins, Peter Drucker, Andy Grove, and practical experience from running a growing service business, this episode will help you become a stronger leader and build a healthier team. If you're a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur, this is an episode you won't want to miss. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify

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