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Episode #22 - Startup Strategies for a Successful Small Business
Monkey Business Radio
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Welcome to Monkey Business Radio
3:15
Choosing a Brandable, Memorable Name
4:54
Removing Distractions for Focus
11:19
Owner's Salary: Small Pay, Big Growth
14:03
Building Your Brand, Not Bank Account
22:07
Team Building: Personality Over Skills
30:39
Creating Your Inner Circle
38:56
Hiring the Best Talent Available
Monkey Business Radio
Episode #22 - Startup Strategies for a Successful Small Business
Sep 30, 2025
Season 1
Episode 22
American Gutter Monkeys, LLC
Starting a small business is exciting—but the first year is often the hardest. In this episode of Monkey Business Radio, Chris Collins and Dennis Siggins (a.k.a. Bobby Downspout of Cape Cod Gutter Monkeys) dig into the strategies that help entrepreneurs not just survive, but thrive in those early stages.
From avoiding common pitfalls to focusing on the decisions that drive profitability and growth, Dennis shares lessons from decades of working with small business startups and owners. Whether you’re just getting started or already a year or two into your journey, you’ll hear practical, real-world insights to help you build a small business that lasts.
