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Have you ever embarked on a journey, only to find yourself on an unexpected path? Jenny Woldt certainly did. As a businesswoman, she never imagined that her advertising degree would lead her to become a champion for accessibility. But when her client faced ADA challenges, Jenny fearlessly stepped up to the plate. Her determination and expertise propelled her into a whole new world of ADA compliance, revolutionizing her business and the lives of countless individuals. Now, the question remains: What new horizons will she conquer next? Join us as we unravel the twists and turns of Jenny's extraordinary journey and discover the power of website accessibility for small businesses. In this episode, you will be able to: Apprehend the role ADA compliance plays in making your website all-inclusive to users across the board. Get insight into the stern aftermath of ignoring ADA compliance, including legal risks and customer loss. Gain knowledge about the affordable routes to ADA compliance, making it a feasible option for small enterprise owners. Recognize how ADA compliance and SEO are intertwined, consistently delivering a stream of traffic to your portal. Perfect the skill of integrating artwork and accessibility on your site, leveraging alternate text for an enhanced user experience. My special guest is Jenny Woldt Meet Jenny Woldt, a sharp and dedicated entrepreneur at the helm of Splashbox Marketing. With an early career rooted in traditional advertising - from art direction at psychiatric publications to managing ad agencies - Jenny made the leap into the digital realm in 2006. It was a move fuelled by her desire to continue being a mom of three while growing a business. Drawing from her experience in sectors fraught with regulations, she built Splashbox Marketing into a leading firm specialized in ADA compliance, helping clients from national parks to health plans ensure their online materials are accessible to everyone. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Clicks and Bricks Podcast 00:00:36 - Introduction to Jenny Woldt and Splashbox Marketing 00:03:20 - The Importance of Ada Compliance for Websites 00:06:38 - Obligations and Risks for Website Owners 00:09:20 - Cost and Process of Achieving Ada Compliance
ADA Compliance Secrets Unveiled: Boost Website Accessibility with Jenny Woldt
In a saturated market, standing out is crucial. Join host Ken Cox as he interviews JJ Reynolds, an expert in video production and marketing, who reveals the secrets to success. But when you think you've got it all figured out, a shocking twist leaves JJ in a problematic situation. Will he find a solution? Tune in to find out. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the necessity of incorporating video production and digital marketing into your business strategy. Explore the diverse ways artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the video production landscape. Grasp the impact of technology in making video creation more available to the masses. Apply the insights data-driven decisions bring to enhancing video production efficiency. Understand the value of innovation and tactical marketing amidst fierce competition. My special guest is JJ Reynolds. Introducing JJ Reynolds, the entrepreneur who’s been pushing boundaries since his high school days. Equipped with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for creativity, JJ embarked on a journey that led him to establish two successful businesses – Media Authentic and Better Than Data. Carrying the mantra of creativity and strategic marketing, he serves as a beacon for companies striving to cut through the noise of a saturated market. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit Media Authentic's website to learn more about their video production services for businesses. Check out Better Than Data's YouTube channel for informative videos on data analysis and marketing. Subscribe to the Clicks and Bricks podcast for more episodes on the entrepreneur mindset. Click the Learn More button on the Media Authentic website to request a consultation for your video production needs. Follow Media Authentic on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for updates on their latest projects and industry insights. Subscribe to the Better Than Data newsletter for valuable tips and strategies on using data to improve your business. Explore Media Authentic's portfolio of past video productions to see examples of their work. Join the Clicks and Bricks community on Facebook to connect with other entrepreneurs and share insights. Sign up for a free trial of Better Than Data's data analysis software to see how it can benefit your business. Contact Media Authentic directly to discuss your specific video production needs and receive a personalized quote. Growth Strategies and Entrepreneurship Every entrepreneur dreams of growing their business. However, sustainable growth requires a finely tuned strategy that factors in the market, competition, resources, and customers. It is not about racing to the top but pacing the journey to build a robust and scalable business model. An effective growth strategy leads businesses toward long-term success, profitability, and increased market share. In their discussion, Ken Cox and JJ Reynolds explored the power of entrepreneurship and the essence of growth strategies. Reynolds shared his belief that smaller, agile teams can deliver superior service and better customer experiences. He emphasized that growth should not compromise the quality of service and the company culture. This insightful conversation reveals the careful balancing act every entrepreneur must perform when navigating growth pathways. Contact Ken: inlink.com/ken hello@kencox.com Text: 314-370-2871 #GetToWork Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast Website: https://clickandbrickspodcast.com
From Boring to Brilliant: How Small Businesses Can Thrive in a Competitive Market - JJ Reynolds
Many trials have been done to outsource your software development, but still doesn’t go well as expected. Many suggestions are given and one is to just choose a company and aspire for the best, or to depend on no-code solutions that don't seem to be a good fit for your particular needs. As a result, there emerge painful delays, missed deadlines, and a drain on your resources. It seems disheartening, but there is still a solution. And this is what today’s episode is all about with the help of our guest, David Pawlan, as he unveils his secrets to arrive at an effective outsourcing implementation. With the use of his expertise, you can keep away from common pitfalls, style your approach, and leverage technology for maximum value. In this episode, we talked about: ● Learn the ins and outs for an effective outsource of software development. ● Get to know the reason behind a tailored approach to be crucial to outsourcing success. ● Realize the pros and cons of being reliant on no-code solutions. ● Establish key critical thinking skills for informed business choices. ● Be aware of the importance of technology integration within business strategies. About Guest: At a young age, David Pawlan began to explore the entrepreneurial world, starting from lemonade stands during kindergarten days up until middle school with duct tape wallet businesses. His inner desire for establishing things opened the way for him to invent a roommate-searching app in high school, and later on, spread and made known to the world of software outsourcing. In the midst of setbacks and bad experiences, David showed even more determination to look for a solution to coming up with successful international working relationships. Now, being a co-founder of Aloa, he provides assistance to clients ranging from solopreneurs to established companies to spot the right development team and to make their ideas useful to life. About Guest Company: Aloa is a platform for outsourcing software development for startups, providing the infrastructure to outsource software seamlessly and its presence brings transparency, accountability, and humanity to the software development economy using a three-pronged approach: The Aloa Partner Network - Connect people to a pool of highly vetted vendors overseas. Aloa Partners are based in South America, Eastern Europe, and India. There’s a total of 10 partners thus far, and are vetted from a pool of over 7000 firms overseas. The Aloa Platform - A suite of software tools that streamlines and automates the boring and tedious tasks related to software development search, management, and payment The Aloa Product Strategist - Introduction of an industry expert for every project that will help the client in the following: 1. Find the right software development partner 2. Manage the project from beginning to end 3. Facilitate the interaction between the client and the software development team Guest Contact Information: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-pawlan-aloa Contact Ken: inlink.com/ken hello@kencox.com Text: 314-370-2871 #GetToWork Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast Website: https://clickandbrickspodcast.com
Critical Thinking and Customization: Insights from David Pawlan on Outsourcing
Brief Description of the Episode: From legal battles to Salesforce excellence, listen in and learn how the co-founder of Kelley Austin, Hunter Austin, conquered obstacles and is now providing assistance using his distinctive background towards a fresh perspective to go about sales challenges and build growth strategies customized to individual businesses. In this episode, we talked about: ● The potential of Salesforce for powering your small business success. ● Recognize the common pitfalls and iron out issues in Salesforce implementation. ● Be an expert in resource planning techniques customized for service companies. ● Have a mindset for getting at the top of entrepreneurial challenges. ● Utilize faith as a driving force behind sound business choices. About Guest: Born with an entrepreneurial drive and inner desire for learning, Hunter Austin became an expert in the Salesforce ecosystem. Graduated with a sport management major, he took a detour from his sports agent aspirations to discover other career possibilities. Unknowingly, it all started with an introduction by Hunter’s brother-in-law to Salesforce and its newly launched Trailhead program. Eager to learn and progress, Hunter quickly became skilled and ultimately got the job at a consulting firm. After a few years, Hunter and his brother-in-law, Waylon Kelly, came up with a decision to incorporate their talents and experiences and put up Kelley Austin, a successful Salesforce consulting firm handling clients in various industries such as communications, media, technology, manufacturing, construction, and energy. About Guest Company: Kelley Austin is a full-service Salesforce consultancy that helps brands and businesses drive revenue and connect with their customers through the power of Salesforce. They are experts in Sales, Service, Experience and Marketing Cloud and the team has successfully delivered hundreds of projects across many industries. While Salesforce brings customers and companies together, Kelley Austin helps put plans into action so you can get the most out of your investment. Guest Contact Information: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hunteraustin Twitter: HunterJAustin Contact Ken: inlink.com/ken hello@kencox.com Text: 314-370-2871 #GetToWork Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast Website: https://clickandbrickspodcast.com #businesspodcast #founderstories #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur
Salesforce Customization - Optimizing for Your Unique Business Needs with Hunter Austin
Marley Majcher, the profit goddess, shares her journey of going from failing restaurant owner to successful event planner, emphasizing the importance of avoiding spreading oneself too thin and pivoting in business to increase profitability. In this episode, you will be able to: Embark on an illuminating exploration of entrepreneurial adventures and impactful lessons. Realize the critical role of hands-on business skills and generating profits for sustainable growth. Learn to unlock doors to exclusive clients, impressing even top celebrities. Master balancing multiple responsibilities and utilizing strategic pivots to revolutionize your business. Comprehend vital legal factors for entrepreneurs, particularly in crafting fail-proof contracts. My special guest is Marley Majcher Get to know Marley Majcher, an inspiring entrepreneur who began her business journey at the tender age of four by selling Shrinky Dinks in her neighborhood. Marley had her fair share of struggles in balancing her business degree with the practical aspects of running her own restaurant. However, her perseverance and determination led her to establish her own event planning company, The Party Goddess. As a successful businesswoman, Marley is well-versed in the importance of avoiding overextension and recognizes the power of adapting to changing circumstances in business. She even penned a book, But Are You Making Any Money?, as a testament to her journey and the lessons learned along the way. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Check out Marley Majcher's book on Amazon to learn her system for making money in any business. Visit ThePartyGoddess.com to learn more about Marley's event planning services. Sign up for Marley's Party Goddess Academy to learn how to start and grow your own event planning business. Follow Marley on social media for inspiration and tips on entrepreneurship and event planning. Attend one of Marley's speaking engagements or events to learn from her firsthand. The Importance of Tight Contracts Protecting the interests of a business through well-crafted and comprehensive contracts is essential, especially for small business owners. A solid legal agreement minimizes the risk of disputes and potential legal issues, ensuring both parties have clear expectations and responsibilities. Working with experienced legal counsel to develop and review contracts can save costly headaches down the road. Marley Majcher shared a lesson learned from a challenging client experience that resulted in a lawsuit due to the lack of a tight contract. This experience reinforced the value of having proper legal agreements and counsel in place to safeguard her business. Marley's example serves as a powerful reminder for entrepreneurs at all stages to invest in strong legal protections. The Importance of Tight Contracts Protecting the interests of a business through well-crafted and comprehensive contracts is essential, especially for small business owners. A solid legal agreement minimizes the risk of disputes and potential legal issues, ensuring both parties have clear expectations and responsibilities. Working with experienced legal counsel to develop and review contracts can save costly headaches down the road. Marley Majcher shared a lesson learned from a challenging client experience that resulted in a lawsuit due to the lack of a tight contract. This experience reinforced the value of having proper legal agreements and counsel in place to safeguard her business. Marley's example serves as a powerful reminder for entrepreneurs at all stages to invest in strong legal protections. Overcoming Business Failure No business is immune to setbacks, but recognizing and adapting to those challenges can play a significant role in long-term success. Learning from mistakes allows entrepreneurs to grow and seek new chances for improvement, while developing resilience and persistence. Failures can also provide valuable insight into weaknesses within a company, highlighting areas that may need strengthening or restructuring. Marley Majcher understands the importance of failure in entrepreneurship, as evidenced by her struggles in her early days running a restaurant. She turned these hardships into valuable lessons by acknowledging the need to pivot and adapt, eventually building a tremendously successful event planning business. By shifting her mindset, Marley proves that overcoming failure is not only possible but a critical component of professional growth. Connect with me here: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ https://www.twitter.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clicks-and-bricks-podcast-308862226 https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast https://clicksandbricks.tv/
The Value of Focus: Why Small Business Owners Should Avoid Spreading Themselves Thin
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If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your small business despite putting in long hours and hard work, then you are not alone! Many entrepreneurs face challenges and setbacks that can lead to self-doubt and burnout. You may be struggling to find your niche, attract customers, or make a profit. Perhaps you're investing in marketing tactics that aren't yielding results or struggling to balance your personal life with your business. However, it's important to remember that success takes time and perseverance. By learning from successful entrepreneurs and finding unique opportunities, you can overcome these obstacles and achieve the small business success you desire. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover secrets to entrepreneurial achievement and small business victory. Delve into the art of pinpointing and concentrating on niche markets. Recognize the significance of cultivating strong customer relationships. Discover how to adapt and bounce back when faced with obstacles. Explore the impact of corporate social responsibility and community contribution. My special guest is Lisa Riggs Lisa Riggs is a female entrepreneur who took her passion for making the world a better place and turned it into a successful custom sock business, Spirit Socks USA. With a background in high tech and HR, Lisa decided to follow her heart and focus on her family before pursuing her entrepreneurial dream. A wife and mom of two college-age children, Lisa's journey in starting Spirit Socks began during her time volunteering in various school and community organizations. From helping a sports team with their fundraising to growing the company into an avenue for creating customized socks for a variety of purposes, Lisa has found the perfect balance between her values and her career. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit Spirit Socks USA website to shop for custom socks for your sports team, band, family reunion, wedding, and corporate events. Contact Spirit Socks USA to learn more about their fundraising program for schools and non-profit organizations. Follow Spirit Socks USA on social media to stay updated on their latest designs and promotions. Consider gifting Spirit Socks USA custom socks as client gifts or employee incentives for your business. Share your Spirit Socks USA experience with your friends and family to help support a small business that helps make the world a better place. Finding Niche Opportunities As a small business owner, it's crucial to identify and capitalize on niche opportunities. This allows for a highly targeted focus on your target market, which leads to better results and profitability. Seeking out unique, untapped markets can help your business stand out from the competition, and can result in a scalable, sustainable venture. Lisa Riggs' entrepreneurial journey is a perfect example of finding and pursuing a niche opportunity. When she recognized the potential for selling custom socks for fundraising efforts, she dove in headfirst—even in the face of skepticism from others. Lisa's determination to serve her chosen niche effectively and build strong relationships with her customers proved to be the key to her success. Pivoting During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many small businesses to adapt rapidly and pivot their strategies to survive. As an entrepreneur, it's essential to remain flexible and open to change to maintain momentum during unforeseen challenges. When faced with a sudden drop in business during the pandemic, Lisa Riggs quickly changed her approach by offering custom face masks to keep her company afloat. This swift pivot to adjust to the market demands demonstrated her ability to adapt and persevere as an entrepreneur. Her resilient attitude and willingness to trust herself allowed her company to weather the storm and emerge stronger. Pivoting During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many small businesses to adapt rapidly and pivot their strategies to survive. As an entrepreneur, it's essential to remain flexible and open to change to maintain momentum during unforeseen challenges. When faced with a sudden drop in business during the pandemic, Lisa Riggs quickly changed her approach by offering custom face masks to keep her company afloat. This swift pivot to adjust to the market demands demonstrated her ability to adapt and persevere as an entrepreneur. Her resilient attitude and willingness to trust herself allowed her company to weather the storm and emerge stronger. Connect with me here: https://www.facebook.com/clicksandbrickspodcast/ https://www.twitter.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clicks-and-bricks-podcast-308862226 https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/ClicksBricksPodcast https://clicksandbricks.tv/
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Clicks & Bricks is a comprehensive, small business and online presence-focused Podcast series. Forward-thinking, technology-driven business man, Ken Cox discusses the realities of owning a business and answers business-related questions with other business owners.

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