In this episode of the Get Business Smart podcast, Tony Bradshaw interviews Chip Higgins, CEO and founder of Bizix LLC. They discuss Chip's extensive banking career, the importance of understanding debt, and the transition to entrepreneurship. Chip shares insights from his book, 'Bizix Way,' which focuses on helping small businesses achieve momentum through a framework of energy, direction, and mass. The conversation emphasizes the significance of planning, leveraging opportunities, and maintaining energy in business.

TAKEAWAYS

• Chip Higgins has a four-decade career focused on helping people reach higher performance levels.
• Understanding the difference between good debt and bad debt is crucial for business success.
• Timing is essential when leveraging debt for business opportunities.
• The formula for momentum in business is mass times velocity.
• Small business owners must have a clear plan and adjust it as needed.
• Energy and direction are critical for maintaining business momentum.
• Building strong relationships with banks can lead to better financing opportunities.
• The Bizix Way offers a framework for small businesses to achieve consistent momentum.
• AI can enhance accessibility to business coaching and resources.
• Community and support are vital for small business owners.

CONNECT WITH CHIP HIGGINS AT chiphiggins.com

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In this episode of Get Business Smart, Tony Bradshaw sits down with serial entrepreneur Young Han — CEO of Owners Club Business Community, CEO of Forever Young Marketing Agency, and founder of AlwaysHan.com — for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to build a business that survives and thrives.

The reality? Nearly 90% of businesses fail within their first five years.

Young Han breaks down why that happens — and more importantly, what serious entrepreneurs can do differently. Drawing from his experience building multiple companies and mentoring business owners, Han shares his practical Business Operating System designed to bring clarity, structure, and scalability to growing companies.

Tony and Han discuss:

• Why most startups fail (and it’s not usually what people think)
• The dangerous myths entrepreneurs believe about hustle and growth
• The importance of systems over motivation
• How to move from chaos to clarity with a real operating framework
• What it takes to build a business that supports your life — not consumes it

If you’re in startup mode, scaling mode, or stuck in the messy middle of business ownership, this conversation will challenge your thinking and give you actionable structure.

Because building a better business isn’t about working harder — it’s about getting smarter.

Connect with Young Han at alwayshan.com

Get Business Smart Coaching helps entrepreneurs and leaders build better businesses and better lives on purpose with purpose.

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In this episode of the Get Business Smart Podcast, Tony Bradshaw sits down with entrepreneur and longtime CEO Mike Konrad to explore what it really takes to build a business that lasts. With more than 30 years of experience as a founder, Mike shares real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, and navigating uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What separates sustainable businesses from short-term wins
• The mindset shifts required as a founder grows into a leader
• Why resilience and experience matter more than hype
• Lessons learned from building a company through decades of change

Connect with Mike Konrad, https://www.mikekonrad.com

Get Business Smart Coaching helps entrepreneurs and leaders build better businesses and better lives on purpose with purpose.

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