The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
Episodes
287 episodes
Business Builders (Pt.12) How to Collect and Use Feedback From Clients and Your Team to Scale Smarter
Welcome back to Small Business School, Are you actively collecting feedback from your clients and team—or are you just guessing what needs improvement? I get it — hearing constructive criticism can be tough, but when you learn to...
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Episode 286
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13:14
Growing Your Business by Doing What You Love and Delegating the Rest with Kelly Lorenzen
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting. With over 22 years of business ownership experience, Kelly shares her insights on scaling a small business by focusing on what you love an...
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Episode 285
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24:44
Business Builders (Pt:11) Crafting Your CEO Mission Statement
In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of creating your own CEO mission statement — a guiding tool that keeps you focused, intentional, and confident in your leadership role. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the day-to-...
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Episode 284
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15:20
Mastering Recruitment for Small Business Success with Meghan Houle
In this episode, I chat with recruitment expert Meghan Houle about what it takes to hire top talent for your small business. Meghan shares her insights from years of working with luxury brands and offers practical tips for finding and retaining...
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Episode 283
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30:19
Business Builders (Pt:10) Identifying Industry Trends That Matter
In this episode of Small Business School, we dive into the important topic of recognizing industry trends and staying relevant in a constantly shifting market. I share my own struggles with this process and offer practical advice on ho...
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Episode 282
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13:41
Balancing Motherhood & Business with Laura Sinclair
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Sinclair, a strategic business mentor and founder of This Mother Means Business. We dive into the real, unfiltered challenges of running a business while being a mom—not the "pink and fluffy" vers...
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Episode 281
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34:59
Business Builders (Pt:9) Simplify to Scale – How to Grow Faster with Less Overwhelm
Welcome back to our Business Builders series in Small Business School! If your business feels more complicated than it should be, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs think growth means adding more—more offers, more processes, more tools—but in...
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Episode 280
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17:36
Slowing Down For Greater Success with Sarah Lambert
Welcome back Small Business Builders! Today, I sat down with Sarah Lambert, a mom of two turned entrepreneur who’s built a seven-figure business helping women make a massive impact while transforming their confidence and freedom. Toget...
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Episode 279
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30:11
Business Builders (Pt:8) Revenue Vs Profit
In this installment of Business Builders, we are diving deep into a crucial mindset shift every scaling business owner needs, focusing on profit over revenue. It’s easy to get caught up chasing more sales, but what really matters is ho...
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Episode 278
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13:37
Business Through Connection with Portia Chambers & Dana Clark
Ever wondered what it’s like to go from solo entrepreneurship to a thriving business partnership? In this episode, I sit down with Dana Clark, founder of Cool to Connect, and Portia Chambers, founder of The We Experience. These two incredible w...
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Episode 277
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31:28
Business Builders (Pt:7) Avoiding The Comparison Trap
In this episode of the Business Builders series, we're diving into the comparison trap, that sneaky mindset challenge that can slow you down while scaling your business. If you've ever found yourself looking at others and wondering why they see...
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Episode 276
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12:39
Scaling with Intention: The Power of Asking the Right Questions with Kareen Walsh
On today’s episode of Small Business School, I am so excited to chat with Kareen Walsh, a recovering people pleaser turned alignment activist and seven-figure entrepreneur. Kareen shares her journey of integrating life and business, breaking fr...
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Episode 275
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31:23
Business Builders (Pt:6) Scaling Smart
Hey Business Builders! In this episode of Small Business School, we're diving into the smart way to scale your business. You don’t want to just grow for growth's sake, you need to know the right time to expand and the time to stabilize. If you'...
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Episode 274
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13:06
Cultivating Deeper Connections with Palak Dave
In today’s exciting installment of Small Business School, I am joined by Palak Dave, a mission-driven entrepreneur, experience expert, speaker and author of Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now. Palak is a former award-win...
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Episode 273
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31:39
Business Builders (Pt:5) Evolving Your Offers
Hey Business Builders! In this episode we are talking about evolving your offers. Do your offers still serve your business the way they should? As your business grows, not everything should come along for the ride. Today, we’re breaking down ho...
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Episode 272
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16:46
Getting ROI From Your Small Business Marketing with Jamie Cornish
Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I am excited to chat with Jamie Cornish, co-founder of TGIM Local, a business coaching and consulting company where she helps entrepreneurs grow through powerful marketing strategies and paid adverti...
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Episode 271
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33:46
Business Builders (Pt:4) Creating Space for Big Picture Thinking
Hey Business Builder owners! Part 4 of this series is all about stepping into your CEO role and carving out the time you need to focus on the big picture. We’re talking about how to break free from the daily grind, think strategically, and lead...
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Episode 270
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17:40
Is Brick and Mortar Still Worth It?
In this episode of Small Business School! Today, I’m diving into a question from our community: is brick and mortar still worth it? I don’t think brick and mortar is dead, but as with everything in your small business, it’s importa...
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Episode 269
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11:56
Building Bold Female Brands with Emily Lauren Dick
In today’s episode of Small Business School I am sitting down with Emily Lauren Dick, a multi-passionate feminist entrepreneur, marketer, and author. She helps small women-owned businesses grow their online presence, wealth, and impact in the w...
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Episode 268
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26:28
Business Builders (Pt:3) The 3 Most Critical Financial Metrics for Your Business
By understanding just a few key metrics in your business you can set yourself up for immeasurably more success. On this episode of Business Builders, I want to dive into profit margins, cash flow, and revenue trends in order to help you step mo...
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Episode 267
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14:02
Elevate Your Customer Experience Through Better Business Operations featuring Amy Sussex
Welcome to Small Business School! Today I'm chatting with Amy Sussex, an operations manager who specializes in making life easier for small business owners through The Business Management Co. The Business Management Co. streamlines...
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Episode 267
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32:05
Monetizing YouTube and Affiliates For Service Providers with LaShonda Brown
This week on Small Business School I’m joined by the incredible LaShonda Brown, award-winning tech educator, YouTube Coach. Through her educational company, Bootstrap Biz Advice, LaShonda teaches service providers worldwide how to work less &am...
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Episode 265
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36:48
Business Builders (Pt:2) Do You Have A Start Up Or CEO Mindset?
Welcome back business builders! In this week's episode I want to cover overcoming the critical shift from a startup mindset to stepping into the role of strategic CEO. Be honest with yourself, how much time are you spending working in your busi...
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Episode 264
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18:34
Building a Solid and Soulful Legal Foundation for Your Business with Vanessa Locicero
In today’s episode of Small Business School, I am joined by Vanessa Locicero, a lawyer and business and energetic mentor helping entrepreneurs master legal protection, secure their business and align with their higher purpose. As a chef turned ...
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Episode 263
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30:22
Business Builders (Pt:1) Revisiting Your Vision In 2025
Hey business builders! In today’s episode I want to talk about revisiting and refining your vision while we are still in that new year energy. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, your vision is the foundation that guides everything ...
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Episode 262
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13:12