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
324 episodes
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
Crafting Copy That Truly Connects With Jill Pavlov
In this episode of Small Business School, I chat with the hilarious and insightful Jill Pavlov — a comedian, copywriter, and queen of clear, connection-driven messaging. Jill shares how her background in theater and radio led her to th...
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31:35
Reconnecting to Yourself in Business with Renee Walker
In this week’s episode of Small Business School, we’re switching gears and leaning into the mindset and spiritual side of entrepreneurship. I’m joined by the beautiful soul Renee Walker, founder of Renee Walker Wellness and host of the...
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Episode 310
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38:44
Business Builders (Pt.22) SOPs Made Simple: Creating Systems That Actually Save You Time
Welcome back to Small Business School! In this week’s episode of the Business Builder series, we’re tackling something most entrepreneurs know they should be doing… but often avoid: building systems and procedures in your busi...
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Episode 309
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17:48
Building a Business That Aligns With Who You Are with Jana Boyko
Today I’m chatting with the incredible Jana Boyko, co-creator of The Bedside Business Plan—a guided journal that’s helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs rethink how they approach starting and growing a business. We talk about the power of c...
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Episode 308
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35:44
Business Builders (Pt.21) Build a Business That Can Run Without You
Ever feel like your business would fall apart if you stepped away for even a day? Whether you dream of selling your business someday or just want the freedom to take a real vacation, this episode is for you. I'm diving into the mindset shifts a...
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Episode 307
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15:25
Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times with Marissa Teeter
Welcome back to Small Business School! This episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and real talk. I sat down with Marissa Teeter—executive coach, wealth advisor, podcaster, and community champion—to explore what it really means to lead...
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Episode 306
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33:18
Business Builders (Pt.20) Who Should You Hire Next? Finding the Right Role to Grow Your Business
Hiring can feel like a total minefield, right? In this episode of the Business Builder series, I’m diving into one of the biggest decisions a small business owner can make: who to hire next and how to make sure it’s a smart move—not ju...
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Episode 305
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20:05
From Preserves to Profits: A Founder’s Journey with Christine Manning
Ever wonder what it really takes to build a successful product-based business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Christine Manning—Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) founder, consultant, and mindset coach—who built a thriving food brand...
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Episode 304
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38:23
Business Builders (Pt.19) Scaling Your Delivery Without Losing Your Magic
Hey friends, welcome back to another episode of the Business Builder series on Small Business School! This week, I’m talking all about what happens when your business starts growing fast—and things start feeling a little... st...
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Episode 303
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16:47
Pinterest for Business Growth with Nadalie Bardo
If Instagram has you overwhelmed, exhausted, or wondering why your content isn’t converting, this episode is your breath of fresh air. I’m joined by Nadalie Bardo, aka Your Pin Coach, who’s here to show us why Pinterest is the most ove...
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Episode 302
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35:34
Business Builders (Pt.18) Let’s Talk Pricing (Without the Gut Clench)
Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! If talking about pricing gives you that “ugh, not again” feeling—this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m tackling the tricky topic of pricing, why so many of us avoid it, and how to fi...
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Episode 301
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10:51
Episode 300: Real Talk on Growth, Grit, and Showing Up Authentically
We made it to 300 episodes! In this milestone solo episode, I’m reflecting on the unexpected journey of starting a podcast (shoutout to Kristina Bartold from The Social Snippet!), and all the little lessons that have shaped me along the way. Fr...
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Episode 300
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21:07
Travel More, Spend Less: Mastering the Art of Travel Points with Megan Lanford
If you’ve ever dreamed of luxury vacations without the luxury price tag, this episode is for you. I sat down with travel points expert Megan Lanford—founder of Points Too Paradise—who once struggled to afford one trip a year and now sa...
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Episode 299
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24:01