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This week I talk about some of the critics you will have to overcome when building a business – specifically the people who might think you are crazy for going it on your own!  I also answer questions about how to get your product into stores, productivity and accounting. Download the MP3 File Here (Right [...]

Overcoming Fear When Starting Your Business

by Brad Smith on October 3, 2010 · 0 comments

Every person starting a new business faces fear.  Few people talk about  it but there are so many new skills to learn when just starting that it is natural to fear the many unknowns. I went through dozens of fears when I started my first business (and my second, and my third, and now my [...]

OBZ Episode 1 – Just Starting Out

by Brad Smith on September 4, 2010 · 2 comments

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I’m pleased to offer my first episode of the Online Business Zen podcast which is focused on helping you start, market and build your own successful online business. I intend to publish this every other week initially. OBZ1 – Just Starting Out.mp3 Length: 22 min, 35 sec In this week’s show: Goals for the Online [...]

Do You Have the Motivation to Start a Business?

by Brad Smith on August 25, 2010 · 0 comments

As I was winding down the last few days of my day job to start working full time as an internet entrepreneur, I was frequently asked what I was going to do next…?

When I left my day job to pursue my online business, most people I told laughed and told me “good luck.”  One person even walked away thinking I was pulling his leg.   However, those that stayed with the conversation for a minute started asking me how I managed to pull it off?  How did I [...]