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Justin Krane, a frequent guest on MSNBC, CBS, and Fox Business News, is a money strategist for business owners. He helps you understand the money side of your business. He is the author of the book : Money. You Got This (available on Amazon) where he shares his every day crazy funny life stories – and gives you a money lesson. In today's episode we discuss some of the important nuances of managing your money as an entrepreneur and how to avoid the traps that many business owner fall into and end up doing well on the surface, but suffering on their bottom line. Justin reveals some specific steps you can take now to keep your finances working for you and not against you. Find out more about Justin Krane at http://www.jkrane.com http://www.facebook.com/justinkranemoney

Kim Snider has started 14 (ad)ventures, ranging from restaurants, to a training video site for polo players. She has made and lost millions. But that is a story for another day. Or you can read about it in her book, How To Be The Family CFO. Kim is also the founder of http://ReverseYourFunnel.com In this "Guest Host" episode, Kim is going to explain the concept behind reversing your funnel and reveal the "dirty secret" behind much most online sales funnels and how to fix it. How most "micropreneurs" are doomed if they don't understand what happens to 80% of even the best marketers. Where the biggest impact on revenue and profit is and why most people are looking at the wrong end of their sales funnel How to spot profit leaks in a funnel and much more Got feedback? Send me an email to askbrad@baconwrappedbusiness.com

I've been on a bit of a publishing break but today I'm updating you on some exciting new developments in my own business and asking for help on a new book I've decided to write. I'll talk about my new client Jesse Itzler and some of the work we're doing at http://WeDoHardStuff.com Here's a link to Jesse's episode with me a year ago by clicking here: http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/jesseitzler or directly on iTunes here I also mention the article about using podcasts to gain access and influence I wrote for Digital Marketer here http://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast-guests-roi-influence/ And how I committed to writing a book this year and where exactly I need your help on its creation. Enjoy

Direct response brands who ignore the phone do so at their own peril. But using a call center can be tricky. Do it right and it will add another zero to your revenue numbers. Do it wrong and it can crater your entire business. That's why I invited Craig Handley on the show today to speak about how to do it right and how to do it big. He's an expert in Hispanic/Direct Response Marketing, Core Values, Sales/Brand expansion, & Strategy and the CEO and founder of “ListenTrust.com,” named #1 in Business Products & Services (#27 overall) in Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 list. They employ over 1,000 employees & have cumulatively done over 500M in sales within the last 5 yrs. He advises 100’s of brands, products, & services.I’ve contributed articles & been interviewed for marketing & business magazines, blogs & podcasts, & spoken at many events.

Selena is a business + publicity strategist for experts, authors, and coaches, looking to make it big online and in the mainstream. After spending 10 years working behind-the-scenes for visionary leaders, Selena decided to step out and start her own company. Within a year, she built a six-figure business and recently sold out her first Publicity Mastermind. She's here to tell us how she did it and talk about the relationships YOU need to have to skyrocket in your own business.

Andrew O'Brien is known as The Publicity Guy. His company, ThePublicityGuy.com, is more than just a PR firm.PR firms are often difficult to work with, don’t offer guarantees, and will book you on any media outlet that will have you.The Publicity Guy focuses on niche targeting to place you in front of your avatar audience.You'll hear Andrew reveal:Why Andrew doesn't use press releasesThe importance of authenticityWhy the right story is either controversial, informative, innovative, or a combination of all threeThe Facebook + Publicity combo: Get featured on 5 large publicationsRun FB traffic via Sniply (or Rebrandly) to your articleRetarget everyone there to the next and the next and the next articlesSoon you've got instant celebrity statusLearn more about The Publicity Guy, Andrew O'Brien and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/publicityguy/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How To Rate and Review Us»Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today: Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Brandon Lucero is one of the leading experts in Youtube and Video Marketing Strategies for small and medium businesses.He has been a part of numerous web-based companies over the last 8 years.He started early by building, growing and selling websites while attending UC Irvine. Some of those sites were even reaching 20,000 unique visitors in a day.He is the founder of http://SoldWithVideo.com and he has been helping small businesses increase their local advertising through video marketing, while keeping it extremely affordable.Some Topics We Discussed Include:Ronnie White's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rwhite73Jim Fortin http://mindauthority.comOpen Broadcast Software: http://obsproject.comBest practices for YouTube marketingVarious back-linking strategiesPlanning YouTube content strategyThe difference between YouTube and Facebook videosFacebook marketing strategiesHow to use social media platforms and videos to grow a big organic followingWhat Local Video Academy is all aboutLearn more about Brandon and get the full shownotes at https://baconwrappedbusiness.com/brandonlucero/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Bacon Wrapped Business Community today:Bacon Wrapped Business on FacebookBrad Costanzo on FacebookBrad Costanzo on LinkedInBrad Costanzo on YouTubeBrad Costanzo on Twitter

Today's episode is the first of January 2017. So first of all, Happy New Year. In this episode you'll hear me discuss my January Fit-lanthropy challenge with billionaire and NY Times Bestselling Author Jesse Itzler (hear my previous episode there). You'll hear me discuss the January #2017ofEverything Challenge that benefits $100,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Fund and you can join our Facebook Group for free here. You'll also hear me discuss how the theme of 2017 for ME is Creativity and Consistency. To read the show notes and essay on Consistency visit http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/bestskill Have questions? Email AskBrad@BaconWrappedBusiness.com

Hawk Mikado is the leading expert in online to offline marketing and sales systems. He has built over 7 profitable businesses, in the multi-six and seven figures. He is an entrepreneur, an adventurer, and a family man. He has a very giving heart, dedicating his time to helping companies increase revenues and their employees become focused on their passion, and confident about their path. Discussed: How to create a story ad with Facebook slides Facebook marketing strategies that are working now including why he optimizes for clicks over conversions The Facebook profile havck almost nobody is using that makes getting found by prospects guaranteed How Hawk built his agency and the challenges he had to overcome Hawk's preferred platform and secret weapon for quickly building marketing funnels How to get a copy of Funnel Magazine To get in contact with Hawk visit http://m.me/thefunnelgenious or visit http://invertinc.com

Bushra Azhar started her business in July 2014 and in less than two years, she has created a business that brings in $40,000 per month and it’s still her part-time gig. Her conversions are off-the charts. She has an email open rate that is as high as 87% and a subscribers to buyers conversion rate of 22%. She's the brilliant and highly entertaining founder of The Persuasion Revolution http://www.thepersuasionrevolution.com/ And today we talk about her journey and many highly effective ways to be more persuasive with your online and digital marketing.