The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. podcast

The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.

The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.

The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.

 

#605

590 – Annual Strategic Planning

A practical 10-step guide to creating your small business strategic plan for the year ahea... more

08 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:27

08 Dec 2025


#604

589 – The Referable Client Experience with Stacey Brown Randall

A referable client experience is the key to earning organic referrals, and Stacey Brown Ra... more

01 Dec 2025

45 MINS

45:20

01 Dec 2025


#603

588 – Bookkeeping Essentials with Jodi Arrant

Bookkeeping essentials for small business with Jodi Arrant, including best practices, and ... more

17 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:24

17 Nov 2025


#602

587 – Eisenhower Matrix Prioritization

How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to cut through chaos, focus on what truly matters, and ma... more

10 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:14

10 Nov 2025


#601

R393 – Rethinking Hourly Worker Motivation

Motivating hourly employees starts with a mindset shift. To do it well, it requires rethin... more

03 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:14

03 Nov 2025


#600

586 – The Power of Play in Business with Cas Holman

Toy designer and educator Cas Holman explores how embracing play can unlock creativity, re... more

27 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:10

27 Oct 2025


#599

585 – Crafting Your Sales Pitch

Learn a simple, repeatable framework for crafting an effective sales pitch that connects, ... more

20 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:56

20 Oct 2025


#598

584 – Essential Legal Tips with Wesley Henderson

Attorney and entrepreneur Wesley Henderson shares practical legal insights every small bus... more

13 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:46

13 Oct 2025


#597

583 – Scaling a Software Startup with Joshua Talbert

Engineer-turned-entrepreneur Joshua Talbert shares his journey from defense contractor to ... more

29 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:10

29 Sep 2025


#596

582 – Broken Windows Theory for Small Business

How small signs of disorder in your workplace can erode culture, safety, and customer trus... more

22 Sep 2025

14 MINS

14:14

22 Sep 2025


#595

581 – Aunt Ethel's Pot Pies with Sasha Millstein

Entrepreneur Sasha Millstein shares her journey launching Aunt Ethel's Pot Pies and scalin... more

15 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:59

15 Sep 2025


#594

R355 – 4 Reasons to Delegate

Four compelling reasons why mastering delegation is essential for every small business own... more

08 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:16

08 Sep 2025


#593

580 – Unlocking Hidden Profits with Jamie Trull

How small business owners can unlock hidden profits by optimizing financial levers and mak... more

01 Sep 2025

51 MINS

51:00

01 Sep 2025


#592

579 – Business Poll Results

Business poll results reveal the biggest challenges small business owners face, from marke... more

25 Aug 2025

16 MINS

16:29

25 Aug 2025


#591

578 – Return on Experience with Vance Morris

The loyalty, referrals, and pricing power a small business gains by consistently deliverin... more

18 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:17

18 Aug 2025


#590

577 - AI Literacy for Small Business with Susan Gonzales

How small business owners can overcome fear, embrace Artificial Intelligence literacy, and... more

11 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:08

11 Aug 2025


#589

576 - Beyond the Failure Statistics

How to get your small business beyond the failure statistics. Learn from the business fail... more

04 Aug 2025

19 MINS

19:24

04 Aug 2025


#588

575 - Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks with Nick Mullen

Cybersecurity expert Nick Mullen shares how you can protect your business from cyber attac... more

28 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:36

28 Jul 2025


#587

574 – 5 Reasons Your Business Will Fail

Learn the 5 reasons your businesses will fail and how to avoid them. Show Notes Page: <a h... more

21 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:42

21 Jul 2025


#586

573 – Google Business Profile

Maximize your Google Business Profile to improve local SEO, generate more leads, and prote... more

14 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:04

14 Jul 2025


#585

572 – Jungle Driving School Franchise with Zach Beutler

How Zach Beutler developed the Jungle Driving School Franchise, and practical advice for b... more

07 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:47

07 Jul 2025


#584

R351 – Niche Down to Scale Up

Niche down to scale up your small business faster. Show Notes Page: <a href= "https://www.... more

30 Jun 2025

15 MINS

15:05

30 Jun 2025


#583

571 – Employee to Business Owner

Employee to Business Owner - what to consider when overcoming the fear and uncertainty of ... more

23 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:09

23 Jun 2025


#582

570 – Buyer-First Sales for Business Owners

Buyer-First Sales for Business Owners with sales coach and author Carole Mahoney. Show Not... more

16 Jun 2025

40 MINS

40:43

16 Jun 2025


#581

569 – Big Rocks

Big Rocks - a prioritization and time management technique for small business owners. Show... more

09 Jun 2025

13 MINS

13:36

09 Jun 2025