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Struggles: Entrepreneur Challenges & Small Business Stories presented by NCBI
Ever feel like the 'entrepreneurial dream' is actually a series of endless fires? Welcome to Struggles, the podcast that goes behind the highlight reels to reveal the raw, unvarnished truth of running a business. We dive into the scaling pains, financial hurdles, and leadership dilemmas that keeping you up at night. Each episode features candid interviews with real-world founders who share their failures, triumphs, and the exact lessons they learned the hard way. Stop guessing and start navigating your journey with practical insights from those who have been there. Subscribe to Struggles, and let’s tackle the tough issues together.
Struggles: Entrepreneur Challenges & Small Business Stories presented by NCBI
Latest Episodes
Why Most Team Problems Are Actually Communication Problems
At this NCBI luncheon, business owners and leaders unpack a struggle that rarely gets labeled correctly: communication. Leaders often think they are dealing with turnover, burnout, confusion, or lack of accountability. But beneath t...
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The Real Struggles of Solo Entrepreneurship with Laura Hardin & Chris Inman
Solo entrepreneurship is often celebrated as freedom, flexibility, and control. But the reality is far more complex.In this episode of Struggles presented by NCBI, Chris Inman and Laura Hardin have an honest conversation about w...
Why Direct Mail Fails Without Digital Support and How Vedda Boost Fixes It with Phil Vedda
In this special episode of Struggles presented by NCBI, Chris Inman sits down with Phil Vedda of Vedda Printing to break down why traditional direct mail often underperforms and how pairing it with digital advertising changes the outco...
How Vic Ing Built Sales Confidence and Got Clients Calling First
Struggles presented by NCBI welcomes Vic Ing, founder of Viking Sales Consultants, to share how he went from struggling with sales uncertainty to becoming a confident consultant getting clients to call him first. Vic breaks down the real mindse...
When Banks Say No, I Say Maybe: Navigating Financing Struggles with Dana Korosi
When traditional banks say no, where do business owners turn next?In this episode of Struggles presented by NCBI, Brian Butkowski sits down with Dana Korosi of Riverstone Capital Consultants to unpack the real struggles business...
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