Business With Super Joe Pardo

On the night before heading back to my family's business I wanted to get the advice and insight into what my wife, Melissa, and daughter, Ava, were thinking. We are all a bit nervous for different reasons on the eve of the start of this new journey. Ava seems to think that I need to wash my hands. While Melissa thinks I need to hone the listening training I gained at Hopeworks Camden. Episode 358

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjOqDuyPvqU   Let Me Explain... After leaving my family's business (Pardo's Truck Service Parts) in 2014 I never thought I would return. Now four years later with a ton of experience, wins and accolades under my belt I am ready to take on my biggest challenge yet, build a franchise! Returning to work with my dad to transform his heavy duty truck repair shop, Pardo Fleet Solutions, into a well-oiled franchise. Part of the reason for my return is that my dad started talking to me about possibly coming back to work with him in late 2017. When he proposed the idea of me returning to help him grow the repair shop business with more locations. I got the idea to build a franchise model instead that could enable us to grow the business without the need to expand the number of hours we need to invest to get there. Coming in as the COO enables me to put the right systems and processes in place to enable growth and efficiency. The same business lessons that I have been preaching over t

About Dr. Tyson Franklin Tyson E. Franklin graduated from the Queensland Institute of Technology, Brisbane in 1988 with a passion for business and marketing. Strangely he didn’t study business or marketing though, instead, he studied podiatry, however, the following year he did enroll in a business degree at Griffith University. Since then he has opened, sold, taken over and relocated well over 20 podiatry businesses throughout Queensland, and at one stage ran multiple podiatry and footwear businesses 1800km apart. He has won multiple business awards, most notably the Queensland Telstra Business Award, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Managers & Leaders Australia and graduate of the Entrepreneurs Success Program. Dr. Tyson Franklin most recent business achievement was selling his Cairns podiatry business for a seven-figure amount, which was a record sale for a single podiatry business in Australia. Tyson currently mentors small business owners with an emphasis on helping them develop long-term marketin

Here are three small changes for big results in business! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ycQ42e8FQ It is crucial to not lose sight of how small changes can quickly add up to big results in your business. I am always reminded of the fraction of pennies that pizza shops are trying to save on their pizza boxes. A fraction of a penny may not sound like much, but when you add up how many fractions of pennies you will save over the course of a year, you got something big on your hands. I know that this concept can be easy to talk about, but once you are in the daily grind it can be hard to see the big picture. Below I have compiled a list of three small changes you can make in your business today to start seeing big results in the near future. Of course, this is just a small list to help get you thinking of the changes you can make in your daily operations. 1. Reduce the number of steps When I say the word "steps" I am talking about steps in your process which can include footsteps. You may not be in a positio

Every business has highs and lows. It is how you deal with the lows in business that will matter in the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QUUt9M5RTQ Being around my family's business since I was a kid (6 years old) I have seen plenty of ups and downs in the life of businesses. It is important to always keep in mind that the choices that we make in both life and business have consequences. The weight of those consequences varies greatly on how much you are willing to gamble with the future. Today I'd like to talk about three steps to refocusing and how to deal with the lows in business. 1. Take a step back. You got to where you are in business for a reason. It most likely did not happen by accident. Making the right decisions at the right time generally leads you to a path where you can do more of what you are really good at. So when things start to seem like they are going sideways, I want you to take a step back from your business. Being able to see the reasons for a slump sometimes require a higher ove

Every business needs or has social media in its life, but is it being used effectively? Within the last week, I have had both two good experiences with businesses interacting with me on social media and one negative one. In this week's episode of The Business Podcast I want to point out three ways to business owners and managers to handle social media to interact with customers to enhance the experience with your organization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cgtIelLLac 1. Search out people with a need and interact with them. I tweeted out the following. https://twitter.com/SuperJoePardo/status/1012449182001582082 Shortly after it had a response from an unlikely source. https://twitter.com/SearsAuto/status/1012452239917617152 I was both surprised and delighted to see the initiative that was taken by Sears. This is a great example of how you can utilize your social media team to seek out customers with a pain point that you can help with and interact. 2. Respond when you are tagged in social media. In re

About Adriana Gavazzoni Adriana Gavazzoni is a Brazilian author and has been a lawyer for twenty-seven years. She won for her first book Behind The Door: The Golden Book Award 2017- Readers Choice; Book Excellence Award 2017; Honorable mention at Paris Book Festival 2017; Honorable Mention at Reader's Favorite Award 2017 and was a finalist to the Independent author. Adriana is a lawyer, a former professor of law and a writer of novels and legal books, but she is also a voracious reader. She speaks four languages: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. When she is not practicing law or writing, she enjoys many interests and is a very active person. She loves to dance (Tango) and workout. She loves to travel, loves good wine, and has been studying astrology for fifteen years. She paints and loves to cook. Connect with Adriana Gavazzoni www.agavazzoni.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Episode 352 This episode is brought to you by Super Joe’s New Webinar 5 Reasons Sales Won't Save Your Business and How to Fix

Negative Online Business Reviews, Ratings and How To Deal With Them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Wci6sH6hg A good friend of mine and a local business owner was recently put on blast online when he was caught off guard. He found himself on the wrong end of someone paying for him to receive fake negative online business reviews posted about his business. Today I will talk you through ways to help prepare yourself and handle negative online business reviews. 1. Why do I need to collect online business reviews and ratings? You know that you offer a great product, but are you doing enough to make sure that you are collecting powerful social proof? Others are always looking at the reviews to make a decision between spending money with you or your competition. Online business reviews are needed to help increase your SEO (search engine optimization) for people to not only find you but see that other people have had a great experience. Collecting reviews is important for your sales potential and trust factor,

About Donald Kelly "Donald Kelly helps struggling sales professionals and entrepreneurs find more prospects, build stronger value and close more deals. He can do the same for you and your team. As a former top performing technology sales professional, who has successfully sold in both the public and private sectors, Donald was able to crack the code that could turn any underperforming organization into a selling machine. Donald has designed his training around concrete fundamental principles adaptable by any seller. He has helped sellers from companies all over the world build confidence in their selling abilities and increase revenue as a result. Organizations such as VMWare, Consolidated Electrical Distributors LLC. (CEB), Salt Edge, Chapter Spectrum, and Hibu/The Real Yellow Pages. Along with helping for-profit organizations, Donald has also assisted non-profit firms such as Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, Christians In Action Network

When you are first starting out in your business you do what works. As time marches on, things grow and if your processes don't the amount of time you are investing will only grow too. You may find yourself asking how do I organize my business. Below are five easy steps that I have put together for the request I get a lot... "Help Me Organize My Business" Your business should be a machine. Every step of the way should be an optimized process that enables business, not disables it. When you are disorganized you are saying to your team that it is ok for them to be disorganized. Disorganization creates chaos and inefficiencies that will add up to be more costly than most will ever realize. Increasing your cost of doing business and competing in your marketplace. It is easy to start to feel buried by your business when you are left guessing while searching through the disorganization. It can be an early warning sign that as your business grows it will only get worse and the weight of not knowing will become heav

About Dan Cockerell Dan was born in Chicago in 1969.  His father was an executive with the Marriott Corporation and as a result, Dan moved frequently across the United States while growing up. He attended Boston University, graduating in 1991, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  An avid rugby player, he was selected for the 1990 and 1991 USA Collegiate All-American Rugby team, and was Captain for the 1991 team. Dan’s first experience working for Disney was as a participant in the Walt Disney World College Program in Orlando in the summer of 1989, when he worked as a front desk host at the Contemporary Resort. Upon graduation from Boston University in 1991, Dan moved to Florida and participated in the Disneyland Paris Management Trainee Program.  In January of 1992, three months before the opening of Disneyland Paris, he was transferred to France, where he remained for five years in various management roles. He and his wife Valerie, who was also with Disneyland Paris, were marri

It is so hard to believe that is has been 4 years of me producing this podcast! While it has changed plenty over the course of the years. From just doing interviews to having topic episodes, to doing pre-shows with my brother Matt, to changing the name of the show from Dreamers Podcast, to including three new types of episodes in the series. We've raised a bunch of money for Give Kids the World each year with the anniversary episodes. This year I am raising money for Hopeworks 'N Camden. The organization is expanding into a brand new facility and are looking to raise money. Click here to donate You can click the play button above to listen or watch the entire episode via the Facebook live video below. About Super Joe Pardo Super Joe Pardo is a New Jersey-based, sixth generation award-winning business owner who works with businesses and owners to help them grow by focusing on their team, offer and process. In 2014, Joe left his family’s $100 million business to start his own. Founding the award-winning s

About Harry Duran Harry Duran is Founder of FullCast, a full-service, done-for-you podcast production and marketing consultancy. He helps 6-figure entrepreneurs amplify their authority and extend their reach through the power of podcasting. As Host of the popular Podcast Junkies on iTunes for the past 3 1/2 years, Harry has had conversations with over 150 interesting and engaging podcast personalities. Some of his most memorable guests have included Pat Flynn (host of Smart Passive Income), Cliff Ravenscraft, Lea Thau (host of Strangers), Helen Zaltzman (host of The Allusionist), and Jordan Harbinger, (host of The Art of Charm), just to name a few. Harry Duran has spoken on stage about the importance of finding your voice and why long-term engagement with your podcast guests is key. Harry shares lessons learned from his first 25 interviews in his book, Around the Podcast Campfire.. As a host, consultant and coach, Harry empowers others to amplify their authority through the power of a podcast. As a speaker

About Polly Bauer Polly Bauer, award-winning author of The Plastic Effect and Credit Intelligence. She is the founder of the Credit Card Loss Prevention School and CEO of Polly Bauer & Associates, a credit card consultancy she established in 1995. Cyber Security professionals call her “a springboard for a new level of understanding of how credit cards are used and misused,” and Knowledge Capital and Industry consultants praise her and her work because it’s “filled with the wisdom that can only come from a true insider. No one knows the credit card industry better than Polly.” She has identified sweeping industry trends in the fields of credit card fraud prevention and detection and as a merchant advocate specializes in loss prevention and customer payment data security. As a key visionary and preeminent expert on credit cards operations and all forms of payment, Polly has directed the global expansion of e-commerce companies into 170 countries and currencies. And managed $950 million credit card portfolio f

De-Stress Your GoalsI know it has been a while since I have done a business lesson video. Let's talk about your mid-ranged goals for 2018. One of the best things I have done for my productivity and my sanity is to create a list of goals that I want to accomplish for each month. This way I don't stress out about how I have things to do months in advance of them actually mattering. The list helps me focus on what is in front of me for the here and now and make time for things like vacations and breaks. You want to be able to de-stress your goals so that you can have more focus, time, and productivity for the tasks that are at hand. In this podcast episode and video, I go over how I have broken down my year and set myself up to accomplish 3-7 tasks per month. Nothing falls through the cracks and no more stress about things I can't be worried about in the present. [More in the video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK5V2F0rrqk Episode 344 TranscriptionWelcome everybody to see business podcast where we pour ou

About Annett Bone Annett Bone is the founder and host of The DancePreneuring Studio podcast where she guides her listeners on a journey of transformation inspired by dance, life, and business. The podcast is a reflection her personal adventure overcoming her fears and returning to her passion for dance after a 20-year hiatus, the lessons that she has learned along the way, and proving that it’s never too late to be great. Connect with Annett Bone AnnettBone.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 343 This episode is brought you by Super Joe's Super Retreats!

About Mac Prichard Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, and a blog and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life’s transitions: millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby boomers who want to change careers. Mac is proud to own two registered B-Corp companies, which use the power of markets to solve social and environmental problems. He is the author of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere and hosts the weekly podcast, ‘Find Your Dream Job.’ Download the first chapter of Mac's Book Macslist.org/thebusinesspodcast Connect with Mac Prichard Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Episode 341

In this episode, Jordan Gross gives away 3 copies of his brand new book Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness. Listen in to find out how to score a free copy for free! About Jordan Gross “Jordan, your smile lights up a room.” “Jordan, you just brighten my day.” “Jordan, all my troubles go away when I talk to you." These are just a few things said about Jordan Gross by none other than, his grandma! But, in all seriousness, Jordan is a 23-year old entrepreneur and writer. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Economics, and then received a Masters in Management from the Kellogg School of Management, and went directly into a corporate job. Jordan Gross recently left that role to pursue what truly lights him up every day, adding value to others without expecting anything in return. He has founded and worked with multiple startups in the food space, he created an Alzheimer’s Awareness mission, he is a personal trainer, and last but certainly not least, he is the author of the b

When I first met Niel it was down in Orlando for a podcaster event. He asked to borrow my pen after a great lunch in Downtown Disney. I never saw that pen again... Years later we have become good friends and have helped each other along our journeys. I'm so proud of the work he has done in the last few years of knowing him. Today we discuss how to navigate having multiple streams of business under one brand so you don't go confusing your customer base. We also talk DJing, as we both have our roots in it. About Niel Guilarte Niel is the founder of Wildstyle Media, an award-winning media firm serving the Tampa and Orlando area. He is the director and editor of The Messengers documentary, host of the All Things Post Podcast and a founding member of the Florida Podcasters Association and heavily involved in Podfest Orlando. Connect with Niel Guilarte allthingspost.net Episode 339

Carole Sanek has worn many hats spanning the years. She started as an RN and stayed in different fields of medicine for many years but her passion is creating and writing. When blogging first caught on, Carole was working as a Realtor in Florida and became an avid blogger. As time went by she learned to use every major social media platform, and became known as a local thought leader which prompted her to open her business Butterfly Boom Productions in 2011. 3 blogging awards later, Carole moved from focusing 100% on helping people with social media PR and moved into actually writing for people. She is a ghost writer, and social media content creator, and her business is dedicated to helping people get found. As luck would have it Carole discovered podcasting at a social media conference and created and hosted a podcast named “The Crazy Marketing Ladies Show”, which she is retiring this month when she and 3 other crazy ladies do a final episode and she has a new show starting soon called “They Dig Deeper”