Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast
Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

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Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today’s world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you’re not alone in doing it!

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What’s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
APR 22, 2026
What’s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB746.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p>In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton kick things off with the story behind the Candy Man documentary — the David Klein story of Jelly Belly fame — then pivot to a fun self-assessment: What&#8217;s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite? Take the quiz with them and figure out whether you&#8217;re wired to swing for the fences, build something steady, or side-hustle your way to freedom. It&#8217;s a charmed life when you actually know what flavor of entrepreneur you are before you chase the wrong dream.</p> <p>From there, you&#8217;ll get the finale of the Atypical College Path series. Shannon and Dave dig into backdooring college degree requirements (callback to BB648), how to honestly weigh the ROI of college or whatever education you&#8217;re paying for, and why integrating AI into the classroom isn&#8217;t optional anymore. They also point you toward Alpha School as a glimpse of what modern learning can look like when you stop forcing old models onto new realities.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #746 for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-22/">April 22</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">April 22nd: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-jelly-bean-day/">National Jellybean Day</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42ge-3WGgs0">Candy Man Documentary &#8211; The David Klein Story</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:02:21 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/quiz">What’s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite? – Quiz!</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:12:36 SPONSOR: <a href="https://granola.ai/brain">Granola</a> is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet, and it integrates seamlessly into the video conferencing tools you already use. Try Granola totally free for three months &#8211; just head to <a href="https://granola.ai/brain">granola.ai/brain</a>.</li> <li aria-level="1">00:14:04 SPONSOR: <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">Intuit QuickBooks Payroll</a> is evolving beyond pay runs to support how you hire, onboard, manage, and retain your team. Learn more by visiting <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">https://QuickBooks.com/workforce</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:22 The Finale of the Atypical College Path <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/the-edu-episode-business-brain-648/">Backdooring College Degree Requirements (BB648)</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Look at the ROI of College (or whatever education you’re going to pay for)</li> <li aria-level="1">Integrating AI into the classroom</li> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://alpha.school/">Alpha School</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:26:07 Business Brain 746 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li> <li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/whats-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-business-brain-746/">What’s Your Entrepreneurial Appetite? – Business Brain 746</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs&#039; Podcast</a>.</p>
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26 MIN
FridAI Automating with AI
APR 17, 2026
FridAI Automating with AI
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB745.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean get into the nuts and bolts of using AI to supercharge our workflows — starting with how Wednesday&#8217;s live brainstorming session on the entrepreneurial appetite quiz was essentially prompt engineering in action. Dave breaks down his approach to crafting solid prompts, putting in the reps, and letting tools like Claude handle the research grunt work while we focus on the thinking that actually matters. The key insight: garbage in, garbage out — if we don&#8217;t refine our ideas before handing them to AI, we&#8217;re wasting everyone&#8217;s time.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">From there, the conversation shifts to automating their podcast publishing workflow — a manual, multi-step grind involving audio processing, transcripts, blog posts, images, and titles across multiple shows. Dave shares his framework for automation: start at 100% automated and dial back to where we&#8217;re still comfortable, rather than building up from zero. They explore stitching together APIs from services like Auphonic and WordPress, using AI to generate summaries and title options, and keeping a human in the loop for the pieces that genuinely connect with the audience. It&#8217;s a Charmed Life, but it doesn&#8217;t run itself — at least not yet.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #745 for Casual FridAI, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-17">April 17</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">April 17th: <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-mastering-conversations-that-matter/">International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:26 Building prompts for better results</li> <li aria-level="1">00:05:16 When to automate?</li> <li aria-level="1">00:14:39 SPONSOR: <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">Fundera from NerdWallet</a> – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">NerdWallet.com/BRAIN</a> to learn more and talk to a real person!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:50 SPONSOR: <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">Whatnot</a> is the largest dedicated live shopping platform and, for a limited time, Whatnot will match your first $150 sold in the first month. Visit <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">https://whatnot.com/sell</a> to start selling.</li> <li aria-level="1">00:17:32 Automating with AI in today’s world <ul> <li aria-level="1">Business Brain podcast production workflow</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:25:50 Business Brain 745 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li> <li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/fridai-automating-with-ai-business-brain-745/">FridAI Automating with AI &#8211; Business Brain 745</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs&#039; Podcast</a>.</p>
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26 MIN
What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
APR 15, 2026
What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite?
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB744.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode of Business Brain, Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dig into the hard lessons of selling a business — and how we can protect ourselves when a deal falls apart. Drawing from their own experience with a failed acquisition of Deals on the Web (where they mentally checked out and let a thriving business fade), Dave breaks down the power of a cancellation clause. We learn that when a later buyer offered to cover growth costs during due diligence — with the sellers keeping everything free if the buyer walked — it changed the game entirely. The takeaway: if we&#8217;re fielding acquisition offers, we need to bake in protections that keep us motivated and compensated while the deal is in play, because selling a business is a job in itself.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Then Shannon floats an idea he&#8217;s been cooking up: an entrepreneurial appetite quiz designed to help aspiring business owners figure out if they&#8217;re truly wired for the grind. We&#8217;re talking risk tolerance, the need for a guaranteed paycheck, and whether we&#8217;d rather ride a roller coaster than bet ten grand on ourselves. It&#8217;s not about age or experience — it&#8217;s about knowing our own appetite before we jump in. Shannon plans to build it out and share it with listeners, and Dave ties it all together with a reminder to keep living that Charmed Life.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #744 for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-15">April 15</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">April 15th: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_Day">Tax Day</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:35 The benefits of putting a cancellation payment/clause in your acquisition agreement <ul> <li aria-level="1">Incentivizes the deal</li> <li aria-level="1">It’s a litmus test to see if everyone is serious</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:46 SPONSOR: <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">Whatnot</a> is the largest dedicated live shopping platform and, for a limited time, Whatnot will match your first $150 sold in the first month. Visit <a href="https://whatnot.com/sell">https://whatnot.com/sell</a> to start selling.</li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:19 SPONSOR: <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">Fundera from NerdWallet</a> – A free, easy-to-use platform that lets you compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Visit <a href="https://nerdwallet.com/brain">https://NerdWallet.com/BRAIN</a> to learn more and talk to a real person!</li> <li aria-level="1">00:14:43 What’s your entrepreneurial appetite? <ul> <li aria-level="1">Finding out your entrepreneurial aptitude and preparedness</li> <li aria-level="1">Workshopping questions: <ul> <li aria-level="1">Do you need guaranteed income?</li> <li aria-level="1">Do you mind working on a Sunday night?</li> <li aria-level="1">What’s your risk profile?</li> <li aria-level="1">Rollercoasters vs. a million dollars</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:20:31 Business Brain 744 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li> <li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/what-is-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-business-brain-744/">What is your Entrepreneurial Appetite? &#8211; Business Brain 744</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs&#039; Podcast</a>.</p>
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21 MIN
FridAI - Bycicles for the Mind
APR 10, 2026
FridAI - Bycicles for the Mind
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB743-fixed.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="p1">In this episode of Business Brain, we explore how AI is becoming the ultimate bicycles for the mind—amplifying our thinking, speeding up execution, and opening the door to the first billion-dollar solopreneur. We lean into tools like advanced research modes to move faster from idea to insight, proving that leverage today comes from pairing human judgment with machine acceleration. The opportunity isn’t just to work harder—it’s to think bigger and act sooner.</p> <p class="p1">We also discover how voice-driven workflows and AI copilots can eliminate friction, freeing us from the keyboard and giving us back time to focus on decisions that actually grow the business. The entrepreneurs who win are the ones who experiment early, adopt quickly, and stack advantages while others hesitate. That’s how we turn emerging tools into everyday habits—and build momentum toward our own Charmed Life.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #743 for Casual FridAI, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-10">April 10</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">April 10th: <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/international-safety-pin-day/">International Safety Pin Day</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:24 <a href="https://www.inc.com/leila-sheridan/the-no-employee-billion-dollar-startup-how-ai-is-changing-the-face-of-solopreneurship/91326517">AI Fueled the first billion-dollar solopreneur</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.themarginalian.org/2011/12/21/steve-jobs-bicycle-for-the-mind-1990/">Bicycles for the mind</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:05:51 Using <a href="https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11088861-using-research-on-claude">Claude’s Research Mode</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:11:29 SPONSOR: <a href="https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN">Bitdefender</a>. Keep your small business safe with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Save 30% when you go to <a href="https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN">https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:12:52 SPONSOR: <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">Intuit QuickBooks Payroll</a> is evolving beyond pay runs to support how you hire, onboard, manage, and retain your team. Learn more by visiting <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">https://QuickBooks.com/workforce</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:51 <a href="https://wisprflow.ai/">Wispr Flow</a> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Never type an email again.</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://cotypist.app/">Cotypist.ai</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:20:18 Business Brain 743 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li> <li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain </a></li> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/fridai-bicycles-for-the-mind-business-brain-743/">FridAI &#8211; Bicycles for the Mind &#8211; Business Brain 743</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs&#039; Podcast</a>.</p>
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20 MIN
Stick Around for Compounding
APR 8, 2026
Stick Around for Compounding
<img width="750" height="750" src="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https://i0.wp.com/businessbrain.show/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/BB742.jpg?w=2250&amp;ssl=1 2250w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><p class="p1">In this episode of Business Brain, we lean into change instead of resisting it and stay in the game long enough for compounding to finally kick in. We learn to make Shiny Object Syndrome work for us, not against us, by understanding who our ideal customer is while also discovering who we are in a new industry. We watch for the moment when others start seeing our value before we do—and we treat that first small win as a signal to keep going.</p> <p class="p1">We build momentum by repeating those wins, gathering real customer feedback, and pushing toward our first 100 customers with intention. We also learn to spot the red flags early—like partnership friction or getting trapped in iteration hell—so we can pivot fast and protect our progress. The message is simple: stick around, stack wins, and let time and consistency create our Charmed Life.</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">00:00:00 <a href="https://businessbrain.show/">Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast</a> #742 for Wednesday, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/april-8">April 8</a>, 2026 <ul> <li aria-level="1">April 8th: <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/be-kind-to-lawyers-day/">International Be Kind to Lawyers Day</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:01:35 Resisting Change Resistance with Change!</li> <li aria-level="1"> 00:02:31 Being in the game long enough for compounding to start <ul> <li aria-level="1">Making Shiny Object Syndrome your friend can avoid your compounding</li> <li aria-level="1">Learning who your ICP is, but also learning who YOU are in the (new) industry</li> <li aria-level="1">Do others see your benefits before you do?</li> <li aria-level="1">Find the green flags: <ul> <li aria-level="1">The first small win</li> <li aria-level="1">Repeating those small wins</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Find the red flags: <ul> <li aria-level="1">If you’re battling a partnership</li> <li aria-level="1">Stuck in iteration hell</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:13:14 SPONSOR: <a href="https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN">Bitdefender</a>. Keep your small business safe with Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security. Save 30% when you go to <a href="https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN">https://bitdefender.com/BRAIN</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:14:37 SPONSOR: <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">Intuit QuickBooks Payroll</a> is evolving beyond pay runs to support how you hire, onboard, manage, and retain your team. Learn more by visiting <a href="https://quickbooks.com/workforce">https://QuickBooks.com/workforce</a></li> <li aria-level="1">00:15:35 Make sure you get customer feedback <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/your-first-100-customers-business-brain-732/">Getting your first 100 customers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">00:18:27 Ideas are only worth the paper they’re written on</li> <li aria-level="1">00:22:43 Business Brain 742 Outtro <ul> <li aria-level="1">Check out <a href="https://businessbrain.show/blueprints">Business Brain Blueprints</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Tell Your Friends!</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/review">Review Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://businessbrain.show/subscribe">Subscribe to the show</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Call/Text: <a href="tel:5672746977">(567) 274-6977</a></li> <li aria-level="1">X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonJean">@ShannonJean</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/davehamilton?lang=en">@DaveHamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/bizbrainshow?lang=ar">@BizBrainShow</a></li> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehamilton">Dave Hamilton</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/19229061/admin/feed/posts/">Business Brain</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/hamilton.dave">Dave Hamilton</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/shannonjjean">Shannon Jean</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusinessBrainShow/">Business Brain</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://businessbrain.show/stick-around-for-compounding-business-brain-742/">Stick Around for Compounding &#8211; Business Brain 742</a> appeared first on <a href="https://businessbrain.show">Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs&#039; Podcast</a>.</p>
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