

The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
Henry Lopez
The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.
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Aug 24, 2020 • 46min
327: Humor in Business with Dr. Peter McGraw
Use humor to help decision making and better manage and grow our small business – without having to necessarily tell jokes or be a comedian. Dr. Peter McGraw has studied humor extensively – he is the author of two books on the subject including "Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy Can Teach You About Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career". Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Aug 17, 2020 • 46min
326: Pinterest with Meagan Williamson
Pinterest for small business. How to use the Pinterest visual search engine to help grow your small business (starting at 17:08) with Meagan Williamson. She also shares her interesting entrepreneur journey, from school psychologist, to blogger, to full-time Pinterest Strategies. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Aug 10, 2020 • 54min
325: Business Systems with David Jenyns
Small Business Systems with David Jenyns. David shares his entrepreneur story and his 7-Step process for developing systems. He is also the author of upcoming book "SYSTEMology - Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems", and the host of the Business Systems Simplified Podcast. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Aug 3, 2020 • 41min
324: Business Pivot with Angela Wagner
Yoga Instructor Angela Wagner started and operated a successful but maturing - after 16 successful years – yoga studio while also raising two kids, dealing with personal health challenges, the COVID-19 crisis, and still managed to pivot her small business to an exclusively online business model. Angela Wagner is an entrepreneur, life coach, yoga instructor, the founder of a highly successful power flow yoga studio, and Angela Wagner Yoga & Wellness. Angela was the first guest on The How of Business podcast, on episode 2, back in early 2016. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jul 27, 2020 • 49min
323: Construction Bridge Loans with Chris Doyle
How contractors can use (at 16:11) Construction Bridge Loans to manage the cash flow issue related to materials expense with Chris Doyle. Chris Doyle is an entrepreneur and the President and CEO of Billd – specializing in helping contractors buy materials now, and pay their suppliers later. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jul 20, 2020 • 43min
322: Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz
Identify and Fix This Next in your Small Business with Mike Michalowicz. What to focus on next, and why we need to focus on Profit First. Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and host of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast. He is the author of top-selling and influential books including, "Surge", "Profit First", and "The Pumpkin Plan", and his latest book, "Fix This Next". Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jul 13, 2020 • 46min
321: Laundromats with Keith Leimbach
Laundromats and small business diversification with Serial Entrepreneur Keith Leimbach. He shares his entrepreneur story, the importance of small business diversification, and how to start a Laundromat business. Keith is the host of the Diversified Income Experiment podcast. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jul 6, 2020 • 54min
320: Visual Communications with William Warren
Improve small business communications (17:32) – with our teams, stakeholders, customers – by using visuals instead of just words, with William Warren. William shares his entrepreneur journey, and his expertise and experience with visual communications. Henry is an entrepreneur, illustrator, speaker and writer who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas in an effective and enjoyable way. He is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jun 29, 2020 • 49min
319: Privacy Laws with Jodi Daniels
Customer information & data privacy laws for small business owners with Jodi Daniels. Are you aware and compliant with all of the privacy laws that you are responsible for as small business owners? How do you ensure you are not violating these laws, and equally important, are you building trust with your customers and clients? Jodi introduces the primary areas of privacy compliance we need to adhere to so that we can best serve our customers and protect their privacy. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Jun 29, 2020 • 35min
318: Music Director to Business Owner with Chris Walls
SCORE Client Success Story: Chris Walls - how he transitioned from music director & conductor to his expanding band uniform business. Chris shares his interesting and inspirational entrepreneurship journey, how he has adjusted to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, and what he is currently focused on in his small business. Chris is the founder of Directors Assistant - providing uniforms and other products and services for marching bands, orchestras and more. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)


