The Abundant Beans Podcast Episodes

To a layperson, marketing seems to be akin to fishing with a cast net: chuck the net out and see what gets pulled back. That kind of thinking is an oversimplification of both. Just as cast net fishing requires smooth motions and a targeted area to aim for, so too does marketing.

You might be asking, “What’s all this about fishing? And how do I know where to aim my marketing??” First, it’s a fun analogy and we’re all about having fun around here. To answer your second question, you create a target for yourself by deciding what problems you’re good at solving. Finding your niche helps you zero-in on those pain points that you enjoy resolving AND it helps you find the right kind of clients for your business. Today’s episode is filled with snippets of excellent advice on niching down and figuring out what sets you apart from the crowd.

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Our guest today is Dr. Brian Crauer, an Associate Clinical Professor of Shelter Medicine and the director of the Shelter Medicine Program at Kansas State University. Dr. Crauer joined the faculty at K-State in 2015 to develop their Shelter Medicine Program. Dr. Crauer has over 20 years’ experience in veterinary medicine education, private practice, emergency, and shelter facilities. We cover a lot of ground today — from Dr. Crauer’s incredible experiences in veterinary medicine to animal welfare to community outreach to the role our pets play in our lives. Let’s get into it!

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Whether you’re working with clients, employees, or simply having a quick mental chat with yourself, you’ve got to treat people well. What does that look like, though? How does treating people well affect you and your business? Today we’re going over some of our favorite clips about interacting with others: the importance of clear and open communication, the value of truly connecting with people, how to show appreciation, and how to be compassionate to those around you.

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Today, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Anthony Hayes. In this episode, we cover leadership, communication in a crisis, the pandemic, and how our encouraging friends helped guide us to the path we’re on today.

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Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Robert Clinkenbeard. We discussed setting proper goals, writing down those goals, Robert’s Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, and surrounding yourself with the right people: those who want to work towards their own goals and yours as well. Let’s get into it!

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Today we’re taking a look back on some of our favorite snippets from past episodes. We’re covering a lot of ground here, from small stuff like pet peeves to the big stuff like overcoming obstacles. The Abundant Beans team would like to thank all of our phenomenal listeners and our stellar guests. From all of us to all of you: have a happy holiday season and joyful abundance in the new year!

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Tax legislation has gotten really wild over the last year and a half, and many people are shopping for new accountants. In the first episode of this series, Jamie discussed how to be a good client. Today, she’s back to talk about how to find an accountant. Accountants are not “one size fits all,” so you’ve got to know what you’re looking for in order to find the very best fit for yourself and your goals. As Jamie says, “Working with an accountant that is a really good fit for you does nothing but add value to your business.” Let’s get into it!

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Our guest today is the wonderful Nicole Clausen. Nicole has over 14 years of experience in the veterinary industry, working in many positions from receptionist all the way up to operations manager. Now she is the founder and consultant at Veterinary Care Logistics. Veterinary Care Logistics is an inventory management consulting group, serving veterinary professionals who want to reduce inventory costs, streamline processes, and eliminate overwhelm through a fun, confidence-boosting experience. They are the only consultants that deal exclusively with veterinary inventory. Nicole wants to let people know they’re not alone in their feelings towards inventory, and she wants to help people feel more organized and capable of tackling their inventory.

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Everyone's favorite CPA/podcast host, our very own Jamie O'Kane, is here to talk about an issue that is coming down the pipeline for many accountants. With all the changes in tax legislation over the last year and a half, many accountants are tired and looking to switch things up. In the process, they're offloading clients. So what happens if you're one of the clients that your accountant drops? Jamie is here to give you some tips!

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Alyssa Dillon is an online business coach and profits strategist for online entrepreneurs. Early on in her career, Alyssa became the CFO of a non-profit. She found that she wasn’t feeling fulfilled in that role and needed a better work-life balance. To achieve this, she started a bookkeeping business. After a few months, she realized that she could help more people and make a lot more money if she focused on scaling her business. Now Alyssa helps coach other entrepreneurs scale their businesses, focus on their sales, focus on their goals, and create a healthy, satisfying work-life balance for themselves.

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