The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
Episodes
337 episodes
Business Builders (Pt.35) Breaking the Feast or Famine Cycle
In this Business Builders workshop, I’m digging into one of the biggest struggles small business owners face: the constant ups and downs of the feast or famine cycle. If you’ve ever had a month full of sales and then felt crickets the next, you...
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Episode 336
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13:15
Planning for the “What Ifs” with Debbie Stanley
Today’s episode is a little different than our usual conversations on Small Business School—but it’s one I think every business owner needs to hear. I’m joined by Debbie Stanley, a seasoned expert in estate administration and the found...
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Episode 335
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27:27
Business Builders (Pt.34) Building a Budget That Fuels Your Business Growth
In this week’s Business Builders episode, I’m diving into a topic that so many entrepreneurs shy away from—budgets. But here’s the truth: a strategic budget isn’t about restriction, it’s about freedom. When you align your spending with...
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Episode 334
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17:00
Money Mindset + Simple Money Moves: Clarity You Can Act On Today
Welcome back to Small Business School! It’s just you and me today! I’m unpacking the mindset shifts and practical tactics I shared during a recent Coach’s Corner —aka the exact money guidance I’d give if we only had a few minutes together. We’l...
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Episode 333
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18:34
Business Builders (Pt.33) Know Your Numbers (Even If You Hate Math)
In this episode of Business Builders, I’m making the case that numbers are power—not pressure. I share how finally looking at my metrics didn’t turn me into “cold corporate”… it freed me to cut what didn’t matter, pay my team better, and serve ...
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Episode 332
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13:34
From Chaos to Calm with Jenn Rowles
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Jenn Rowles—known by her clients as the Chaos Destroyer. Jenn helps busy entrepreneurs and women create structure, reduce overwhelm, and find calm in the middle of thei...
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Episode 331
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39:25
Business Builders (Pt.32) The Smart Way to Raise Your Rates (and Protect Your Business)
In this episode of Business Builders, we’re tackling one of the scariest (but most necessary) moves you’ll make as a business owner: raising your prices. If you’ve been holding onto the same rates for too long because you’re afraid of ...
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Episode 330
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13:45
Balancing Chaos, Community & Your Nervous System with Laurie Hawkins
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Laurie Hawkins to talk about how we can navigate chaos—both in business and life—without losing ourselves in the process. We dive into nervous system health, simple practices th...
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Episode 329
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41:30
Business Builders (Pt.31) How to Have Hard Conversations in Business
Having tough conversations is part of leadership — but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally. In this episode of Small Business School’s Business Builders Series, I’m breaking down how to handle those sticky situations with clarity and ...
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Episode 328
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17:49
Flipping the Script on Sales with Kirsten Schmidtke
In this episode of Small Business School, I sit down with Kirsten Schmidtke — a sales and success coach who blends grit, heart, and unstoppable energy. From crushing tech sales targets to coaching high-achieving entrepreneurs, Ki...
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Episode 327
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41:30
Business Builders (Pt.30): Setting Boundaries As A Leader (Without Guilt)
Welcome back to another episode of Business Builders. In this episode we’re diving into one of the most important — and often most overlooked — parts of being a CEO: boundaries. Whether it’s with clients, your team, or even yourself, clear boun...
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Episode 326
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17:42
From Coaching to Coffee: Reinventing Yourself (and the Hustle) with Jenna Goodhand
Welcome back to Small Business School! In this heart-filled and thought-provoking conversation, I chat with the amazing Jenna Goodhand—coach, speaker, and the woman behind Cafèzia, a wellness-based coffee brand with a mission to slow d...
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Episode 325
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46:27
Business Builders (Pt.29): How To Build Leadership In Your Team
Welcome back to another episode of Business Builders. If you’re the one holding up progress in your business because everything runs through you—this episode is for you. We’re diving into why leadership isn’t just a CEO thing (surprise...
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Episode 324
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16:42
Secure Relationships & Stronger Businesses with Katarina Polonska
Hi friend, welcome back to Small Business School! This week, we're getting real about relationships and how they shape your success in business. Today, I’m joined by relationship and behavioral science expert Katarina Polonska, and tog...
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Episode 323
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42:13
Business Builders (Pt.28) How to Forecast Revenue with Confidence
In this episode of Business Builders, we’re taking the fear out of forecasting. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not good at math, I can’t do this”—this one’s for you. Staci breaks down how to create a realistic three-month revenue forecas...
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Episode 322
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12:00
Using ManyChat to Grow Smarter with Madi Beumee
In this super tactical episode of Small Business School, I’m joined by the brilliant Madi Beumee, an expert in all things ManyChat and organic growth strategy. If you’ve ever wondered how to get more out of your social media content wi...
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Episode 321
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34:42
Business Builders (Pt.27) Do You Actually Have Room To Grow?
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! In today’s episode, I’m diving into a growth strategy that’s often overlooked—but absolutely essential: capacity planning. We all crave business growth, but here's the truth… chasing sales...
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Episode 320
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13:59
Building Wealth That Lasts with Donny Mangos
In this episode, I’m joined by author and financial educator Donny Mangos, and we go deep into the money conversation—one we know a lot of people are avoiding. We talk about what wealth really means, why the system feels so broken (hin...
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Episode 319
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52:25
Business Builders (Pt.26): Leading Through Change Without Losing Your Team
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! Change is inevitable in business—but how you lead your team through it? That’s what makes or breaks trust, momentum, and long-term growth. In this episode, I’m sharing how to navigate thos...
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Episode 318
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12:44
Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy After 40 with Kerri Hallman
If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my body not responding the way it used to?”—this episode is for you. I’m joined by the amazing Kerri Hallman, a fitness specialist helping women over 40 decode what’s going on with their hormones, energy...
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Episode 317
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32:12
Business Builders (Pt.25): Performance Reviews That Actually Work
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! Let’s be real—performance reviews have a bit of a bad reputation. But they don’t have to be cold, corporate, or anxiety-inducing. In this episode, I’m sharing how to make performance revie...
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Episode 316
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12:06
Hiring, Right-Sizing, and Building the Team You Deserve with Kristan Strate
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Kristan Strate from Synergy HR—and trust me, she’s about to change how you see HR forever. We’re talking all about how HR should work for small and medium-sized businesses, how to build a stro...
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Episode 315
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34:09
Business Builders (Pt.24) Building a Values-Driven Culture
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! Today, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked (but crazy important) pieces of running a small business: culture. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of building ...
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Episode 314
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15:17
How to Build a Business (and Life) That Actually Feels Good with Jillian Schecher
What if joy wasn’t just a feeling you stumbled on—but a strategy you practiced daily? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jillian Schecher: Joy Mentor, educator, podcast host, and creator of The Joy Method. We talk about redefining su...
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Episode 313
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41:15
Business Builders (Pt.23): Clarifying Roles to Grow Your Business
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! Let’s talk about something that every business owner hits at some point—becoming the bottleneck in your own business. Today, I’m walking you through exactly why that happens, how ...
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Episode 312
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13:11