Ep. 14 - The Thrills and Spills of Small Business Ownership

Big Talk About Small Business

Ever dreamt of owning a business? Our guest, Justin Macedo, turned that dream into a reality when he bought Uncle Sam's Outfitters, an outdoor and military surplus store. Justin's journey from a high school graduate to a successful entrepreneur is filled with fascinating insights, from leveraging his history to secure favorable terms from vendors to the challenges he faced obtaining a business license as a teenager.
The world of entrepreneurship is filled with highs and lows and requires keen financial acuity. In this regard, Justin's story is a captivating narrative about living on what he was making, the importance of tracking purchases and sales, and the need for creating a financial safety net. Joined by Johnny Smith, a PhD student in Entrepreneurship strategy, we unpack these realities and explore how Justin managed to weave through the labyrinth of small business finances.
But running a business isn't just about number crunching. In our chat, we touch on the human side of entrepreneurship - the impact of open-book management on employee morale, the gratification of building genuine customer relationships, and the real-life implications of business bureaucracy.

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1. Ep. 14 - The Thrills and Spills of Small Business Ownership (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Experiences (00:00:05)

3. Buying a Business Opportunities and Challenges (00:12:18)

4. Small Business Finances and Growth (00:18:37)

5. Leveraging Financing and Building Customer Relations (00:27:53)

6. Challenges and Frustrations of Business Bureaucracy (00:33:29)

7. Open Book Management and Employee Morale (00:40:51)

8. Entrepreneurship and SEO Strategies (00:52:48)