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The Business Blueprint

The Business Blueprint

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Through practical advice and conversations about the tools, trends, and strategies shaping today's business world, we help you turn big ideas into real results. Whether you're just starting out or building on your success, you'll walk away with clear ideas and proven blueprints to build a smarter, stronger business.
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Mentors, Mortgages & the Blueprint for Success

Mentors, Mortgages & the Blueprint for Success

39 min 47 sec
In this episode of The Business Blueprint, I’m flying solo while my co-host Clay is away, but I'm not alone. I’m joined by my esteemed mentor, Mike Bullinger, who shares invaluable insights from his 25 years in business. We explore the importance of mentorship and the pivotal role it played in Mike's journey, from struggling entrepreneur to successful business owner. We also dive into the nuances of acquiring a business, the significance of financial literacy, and the power of building strong relationships with employees and banking partners. Plus, we discuss the current challenges facing young homebuyers in America and innovative ideas to improve access to homeownership. Tune in for an engaging conversation packed with wisdom and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Is Your Business Running You? How EOS Transforms Chaos into Clarity

Is Your Business Running You? How EOS Transforms Chaos into Clarity

41 min 40 sec
In Episode 2 of The Business Blueprint, I, Joe Sandman, along with co-host Clay Krabe, delve into the foundational aspects of running a successful business. We pose a critical question: Are you running your business, or is it running you? We introduce the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a framework that transformed my chaotic early years of entrepreneurship into a structured approach for success. Joined by Patrick Metzger, a certified EOS implementer, we explore the six key components of EOS, starting with the importance of vision, people, and data. We discuss practical tools for clarifying your company’s vision, ensuring the right people are in the right seats, and leveraging data to drive accountability and results. Tune in to gain insights that can help you regain control and clarity in your business operations.
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Work Smarter, Scale with AI

Work Smarter, Scale with AI

36 min 32 sec
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Business Blueprint! Hosts Joe Sandin and Clay Kraby introduce themselves and set the stage for a deep dive into artificial intelligence, a topic that has taken the world by storm. Joe, President and CEO of OnSharp (a technology consulting business celebrating its 25th anniversary), and Clay, OnSharp's marketing director, aim to share their practical experience to help entrepreneurs and business leaders work smarter, scale faster, and build more successful companies. In this episode, the hosts tackle the fear and anxiety surrounding AI, discussing how the speed of change, the redefinition of human work, and a power imbalance are making some companies apprehensive. They encourage a culture of curiosity and experimentation, stressing that businesses must adapt to this 'new capability' likened in its disruptive power to electricity. The conversation covers practical AI adoption, urging leaders not to ignore the technology but to 'iterate small' and foster a culture where employees can test and share learnings. They emphasize the need for policies to protect confidential information while giving employees the liberty to explore. The discussion then moves to AI's impact on sales and marketing, focusing on the 'flood of content' and audience fatigue. They advise against simply generating high-volume, low-quality content and instead suggest using AI as a research assistant and for workflow automation to free up human creativity. For small businesses, AI acts as a great equalizer, allowing small teams to compete with larger marketing departments. Finally, the hosts explore the future of customer service. AI is transforming this area by enabling customers to solve issues quickly and efficiently, often via 24/7 automated services like advanced chatbots. This frees human staff to handle complex problems and provide 'next-level service.' The goal is to use AI to enhance relationships, not replace them, by combining technology with genuine human care.
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