Best Chris Ronzio Trainual Podcasts (2025)

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Live Q&A with Alli Webb | Playbook 2022 1:02:11

2y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Alli Webb of Drybar hosted by myself and Jonathan Ronzio. How did Alli Webb scale Drybar to 150+ locations and a product line that she sold for $255M? We'll dig into this and more during a fireside chat. Want more? …

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Leveling Up Your Biz with Candy Valentino and Connie S. Falls | Playbook 2022 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Candy Valentino and Connie S. Falls, hosted by Trainual's Partner Manager, Joe Corcione. We unpack top tips from one of our favorite business consultants, Candy Valentino! If you ever wanted to learn how to experien…

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The Weight Of Internal Intros 5:41

2y ago5:41

5:41

The owners word weighs a ton. Or the weight of internal intros. Have you ever heard that phrase before? I first heard it from Basecamp Co-founder, Jason Fried. It's an important lesson for owners and leaders to understand that your comments and opinions carry a certain level of urgency for your employees if context is not handled properly. Share th…

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This Is How You Do It with Montell Jordan | Playbook 2022 33:19

2y ago33:19

33:19

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features singer-songwriter Montell Jordan, hosted Jonathan Ronzio. Join us for a Live Q&A with the Grammy nominated legend himself, Montell Jordan. We'll talk about what he's been up to lately and the awesome creative campai…

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Are You The Technician, Manager, or Entrepreneur? 8:37

2+ y ago8:37

8:37

A throwback reference to The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber. Would you call yourself the technician, manager, or entrepreneur? As a business owner there is no doubt that you've worn one of these hats at some point. I'll breakdown how I define each in this episode. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual…

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When Should Your Business Hire Specialists Vs. Generalists? 9:22

2+ y ago9:22

9:22

Are you a generalist or a specialist? And which should your business hire? Do different stages of business require a generalist vs. a specialist? All of that, in today's episode. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual! Watch video highlights on Youtube here. Follow Chris Ronzio for more business ins…

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Marketing Innovation That Builds Buzz with Lisa Barnett | Playbook 2022 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Lisa Barnett of Little Spoon, hosted Jonathan Ronzio. How do you stay innovative when marketing your business? And how do you turn customers into passionate, raving fans? In this session, we’ll break down the tactic…

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When Reliability Becomes a Liability 7:02

2+ y ago7:02

7:02

From the top down, you should be reliable with your work. You want your business's reputation to be known as reliable and you want your employees to be reliable with the work you require from them. As a result, people will come to you because they know you can deliver a result on time. On the contrary, can being the "go-to-person" become a liabilit…

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The $25,000 Dinner 6:34

2+ y ago6:34

6:34

A restaurant in Arizona offers a meal for $25,000!! Your first thought probably is, who would ever pay that? To my surprise, the restaurant consistently sells this dinner to patrons. Of course, my mind goes to business strategy and being able to charge more for less customers. I'll break down this analogy and maybe you can create the "$25,000 dinne…

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How To Get Out Of Your Team's Way With Jason Fried | Playbook 2022 42:51

2+ y ago42:51

42:51

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Jason Fried of Basecamp & 37 Signals, hosted by myself. Delegation is an art form. It starts with hiring — you need to have the right people in the right roles. And once you have that, you need to trust them do thei…

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How To Handle Copycat Competition 8:47

2+ y ago8:47

8:47

No one likes copycats, especially those who are copying your business. Copying the idea that you have worked on for years and put your heart and soul into. There are certainly some legalities to this, as I'll mention in this episode, but it's also a mindset on how to can choose to handle a copycat competitor. I hope this helps if you find yourself …

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How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Decision Paralysis 9:28

2+ y ago9:28

9:28

How to overcome decision paralysis. In this episode, I share some useful tactics around overthinking and decision fatigue. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual! Watch video highlights on Youtube here. Follow Chris Ronzio for more business insight. Learn more about Trainual, the world's top Busines…

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Cooking Up a Winning Company Culture With Mignon Francois And Natalie Dao | Playbook 2022 44:30

2+ y ago44:30

44:30

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Mignon Francois of The Cupcake Collection and Natalie Dao of Liquid Death Mountain Water, hosted by Jonathan Ronzio. There’s a balance between keeping your employees happy at work and making sure that things are get…

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Strategy Determines Tactics 5:34

2+ y ago5:34

5:34

Why does Southwest have open seating and other airlines don't? I had an assumption about this and took this question to LinkedIn. The response I got was perfect and I'll share the answer with you in today's episode, but there's also a business lesson we can all take away from why Southwest set up their seating this way. Find episode show notes, pod…

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What Ironman Races Have Taught Me About Building A Business 5:28

2+ y ago5:28

5:28

2022 was my third year competing in the Trainual IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells – La Quinta, near Palm Springs, California. In the most recent race, I competed on a relay team as one of three teammates instead of doing the entire thing myself. This decision came from an epiphany I had, and that epiphany is the perfect metaphor for building your business…

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Frictionless Sales And Operational Success With Mikita Mikado | Playbook 2022 44:11

2+ y ago44:11

44:11

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Mikita Mikado of PandaDoc, hosted by myself. So, you have the right people in place, but your processes…? Not so much. And that can cause bottlenecks in your business, making it difficult to hand off tasks and almos…

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My Advice To The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs 11:04

2+ y ago11:04

11:04

In 2021, there were 5.4 million new business applications, up almost a million from 2020! The barriers to start a business are lower than ever and technology is more widely available. People young and old are making the shift to entrepreneurship. The question I got asked was, what is my advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs? If you are an…

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Celebrate Experimental Failures Not Performance Failures 6:31

2+ y ago6:31

6:31

It's important to create a culture that celebrates failures as a result of pushing the boundaries. Trying something new. As leaders, it's our job to create a physiologically safe space to give employees the confidence to experiment. I also believe their are two types of failures in a business, experimental and performance failures. I'll go into mor…

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Marketing Your Mission And Personal Brand With Caitlin Crosby | Playbook 2022 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

40:36

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Caitlin Crosby of The Giving Keys, hosted by Jonathan Ronzio. If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Heard that one before? Well, the same goes for your business. A clear and heartfelt mission i…

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Creating A Culture of Autonomy 5:39

2+ y ago5:39

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How to create culture of autonomy and self discovery for your employees. And how this becomes increasingly more difficult in a remote work setting. This clip is from Chris' guest appearance on the New World of Work podcast with Ryhs Black. You can listen to the full conversation on the New World of Work podcast, in the episode titled How to develop…

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Process Documentation = A High Growth Business 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

11:11

What if I told you that process documentation could be the missing link in helping your business reach high-growth potential. While I may be biased because of how strongly I believe in this: wink-wink, Trainual, I truly believe there is a strong correlation between businesses who prioritize process documentation and their growth potential. I'll exp…

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How To Make Your Business Investable // Troy Henikoff 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

This episode's all about how to make your business investable. Troy is the managing director of MATH Venture Partners, which happens to be one of Trainual's investors. He sits on the Trainual board of directors and he's been a great friend, advisor and mentor for us over the last few years. So, we get into the story of how we built Trainual, how we…

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8 Tips For A Successful Event Sponsorship 10:40

2+ y ago10:40

10:40

We sponsor a lot of events here at Trainual. It can be a really affective brand awareness play and become an acquisition channel for your business. Recently, we had a sponsorship spot and booth at the EntreLeadership event out in Nashville, TN. It was an extremely positive sponsorship for us. Here are my top tips we learned from this event sponsors…

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100 Hacks To Improve Your Business Pt. 10 5:27

2+ y ago5:27

5:27

From the years of consulting and his business experience, Chris Ronzio wrote: “100 Hacks to Improve your Business,” covering topics to improve your lifestyle, personal productivity, marketing, sales, finance, and much more. This segment includes tips #91 -100. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual!…

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How Long Should Onboarding And Training Take? 7:55

2+ y ago7:55

7:55

How long should it take to onboard and train a new employee until they reach full productivity? Well, it probably depends on who you ask. In fact, our 2023 State of Small Business Report found that High level leaders are 3x more likely to think that onboarding and training only takes a week compared to low level leaders. I think it's closer to 90 d…

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3 Tips To Prepare For Business Forecasting | December, 2022 Best of Moments 5:13

2+ y ago5:13

5:13

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasting is important for every type of business. Without it, it can be difficult to navigate and gauge the trajectory of your goals, both strategically and financially. Before you get into a forecasting session with your team, here are 3 tips to prepare for business forecasting. This clip is a best of highlight fr…

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How To Have An Unlimited Marketing Budget | December, 2022 Best of Moments 6:37

2+ y ago6:37

6:37

Is it possible to have an unlimited marketing budget? I asked Trainual's Director of Finance, Drew Romney how a business can unlock unlimited marketing spend. This clip is a best of highlight from December, 2022. You can listen to the entire conversation in the episode titled Finance Follows Strategy: Annual Forecasting With Drew Romney. Find episo…

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The 4 Stages Of Growing a People Operations Team 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

48:53

This episode is all about People Operations for SMBs and the four stages of growing your People Ops team. Now, maybe that just starts with you as the founder, but as you grow a business, you then start to lean on other people. Maybe it's an office manager, an assistant, a director of operations, somebody that helps you wrap your arms around the str…

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Making Fans Out Of Rejected Candidates 10:31

2+ y ago10:31

10:31

How to make fans out of your rejected candidates. It sound counterintuitive, right? Why would someone still love your business after getting rejected for the position? You'd be surprised at how an incredible interview process, treating candidates the right way, and giving them constructive feedback can leave a positive impact on everyone that appli…

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Why You Should Schedule All Your PTO In January 9:38

2+ y ago9:38

9:38

What should be top of mind for you starting the new year? I say, PTO! Everyone loves time off. Right? In order to maintain priorities and a work life balance throughout the year, I think you should be scheduling your PTO sooner rather than later. In this episode, I'll explain why I think everyone in your company should schedule out all their PTO in…

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Why A Lack of Process Can Increase The Risk of Burnout 6:18

2+ y ago6:18

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I think there is a huge correlation between process documentation and burnout. How a lack of SOPs can result in burnout and this feeling of "spinning your wheels" without improving. I talked about this topic on The New World Of Work Podcast where I was asked the question by Rhys Black. You can listen to the full conversation of my guest appearance …

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Supercharge Your Inbound Marketing ft. HubSpot Legend, Dan Tyre Pt. 4 13:06

2+ y ago13:06

13:06

Marketing is a rapidly changing landscape. Your business needs to nail the fundamentals and stay up to speed on the latest trends. Today's episode is part 4 of 4 showcasing my livestream conversation with the HubSpot legend, Dan Tyre. Get practical tips to navigate this constantly changing landscape, common pitfalls to avoid, and which strategies y…

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Supercharge Your Inbound Marketing ft. HubSpot Legend, Dan Tyre Pt. 3 12:24

2+ y ago12:24

12:24

Marketing is a rapidly changing landscape. Your business needs to nail the fundamentals and stay up to speed on the latest trends. Today's episode is part 3 of 4 showcasing my livestream conversation with the HubSpot legend, Dan Tyre. Get practical tips to navigate this constantly changing landscape, common pitfalls to avoid, and which strategies y…

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Seth Godin on Mastering Your Marketing | Playbook 2022 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features marketing mastermind Seth Godin, hosted by myself and Jonathan Ronzio. Seth Godin. No intro needed. But hey, let’s do it anyway. Seth’s the mastermind behind 20 best-selling books like “Tribes” and “Purple Cow,” and…

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Supercharge Your Inbound Marketing ft. HubSpot Legend, Dan Tyre Pt. 2 13:26

2+ y ago13:26

13:26

Marketing is a rapidly changing landscape. Your business needs to nail the fundamentals and stay up to speed on the latest trends. Today's episode is part 2 of 4 showcasing my livestream conversation with the HubSpot legend, Dan Tyre. Get practical tips to navigate this constantly changing landscape, common pitfalls to avoid, and which strategies y…

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Supercharge Your Inbound Marketing ft. HubSpot Legend, Dan Tyre Pt. 1 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

12:36

Marketing is a rapidly changing landscape. Your business needs to nail the fundamentals and stay up to speed on the latest trends. Today's episode is part 1 of 4 showcasing my livestream conversation with the HubSpot legend, Dan Tyre. Get practical tips to navigate this constantly changing landscape, common pitfalls to avoid, and which strategies y…

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Running the Business with Allyson & Wes Felix | Playbook 2022 58:18

2+ y ago58:18

58:18

We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Allyson & Wes Felix of Saysh, hosted by myself and Jonathan Ronzio. From the track to the board room, this brother and sister duo know how to strike gold. And over here at Trainual, we believe that how you train in …

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How To Kickoff The New Year With Your Team 9:55

2+ y ago9:55

9:55

This is one of my favorite times of the year because you get the chance to reflect on what you've done this year and your future plans. In this episode, I'll be sharing my two tips for kicking off the new year with your team. How to write a "Letter from the CEO" to share your yearly reflections with the company and how to structure a yearly kickoff…

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Organize Chaos Giveaway! Win $100 Gift Card To The Trainual SWAG Shop 1:35

2+ y ago1:35

1:35

Hey, everyone! We are running an end-of-the-year giveaway, where you could win a $100 gift card to the Trainual swag shop! All you have to do is go to trainual.com/ocsurvey, enter your email - that’s how we will notify you if you’ve won - and answer a few questions about the show. All of the questions are centered around you, your listening experie…

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Find The Wrigley's Chewing Gum In Your Business 7:15

2+ y ago7:15

7:15

Did you know Wrigley's originally sold soap and baking soda? In the baking soda, they included free gum. Eventually, they realized people were more interested in the gum. Now it's the chewing gum giant we know of today. If you haven't got the hint yet for how this translates to your business, click play and I'll explain. Find episode show notes, po…

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As A Business Owner, How Much Should You Pay Yourself? 11:22

2+ y ago11:22

11:22

If you are growing a company or just starting one, how do you know how much to pay yourself? Maybe it's very little or nothing at all. I run through a few different scenarios that you may find yourself in and how it will affect the amount of money you pay yourself. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Ma…

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Debunking 3 Process Myths | Best of Moments From Nov. 2022 6:08

2+ y ago6:08

6:08

Business owners and entrepreneurs are quick to make excuses for why they can't document the processes in their businesses. In this video, Lisa González and I debunk the three most common process myths. This November highlight comes from my conversation with Lisa González. She's a speaker, author, a process fanatic, EOS implementer, and the co-autho…

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Every Business Owner Should Read "REWORK" | Best of Moments From Nov. 2022 6:31

2+ y ago6:31

6:31

This "Best of Moment" comes from my livestream chat with Jonathan Ronzio, where we went back and forth about some of our favorite takeaways from Playbook 2022. During Playbook, I got the chance to interview Jason Fried, author of REWORK. This book and Jason had such a profound impact on the way I think about running my business. Hear why in this ep…

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Finance Follows Strategy: Annual Forecasting With Drew Romney 41:21

2+ y ago41:21

41:21

In this episode, I'm talking with Trainual's Director of Finance, Drew Romney. This episode is about structuring your annual forecasting and why finance follows strategy. The holiday music is playing when you walk through the retail stores, and that means it's time for strategic planning and forecasting. So as we approach the end of this year, I th…

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Productivity Paranoia?? More Like A Lack Of Trust & Autonomy 7:31

2+ y ago7:31

7:31

Productivity paranoia? Let’s call it what it is: Lack of trust and autonomy. I think this increased paranoia from managers and boss' really stems from a lack of trust, autonomy, and clear exceptions, not a remote work environment. Let me explain in today's episode. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Ma…

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What Running Has Taught Me About Business 7:07

2+ y ago7:07

7:07

There's something about doing challenging things, you come to realize that the hardest part is often just starting. That is what running has taught me, along with some other lessons and how I've applied them in my business. Take a listen on your next run!! Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual! Wat…

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Process Will Set You Free // With EOS Implementer, Lisa González 35:19

2+ y ago35:19

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Lisa González. This is almost a little meta because her playbook or her book is called 'Process! How Discipline and Consistency Will Set You and Your Business Free.' Like mine, hers is all about creating a playbook for your business. And so a page from Lisa's playbook is a book about playbooks, like my book about …

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My Employee Gave Me An 8 Month Notice!! 9:35

2+ y ago9:35

9:35

What is the appropriate amount of notice an employee should give before they leave? 2 weeks, 1 month, 8 months!?! 8 months might sound rare, but I actually received an 8 month heads up from one of our senior leaders on the team. Super generous! It got me thinking, what is the right amount of notice and what should this transition out of your compan…

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Theme Your Workday To Increase Productivity 5:27

2+ y ago5:27

5:27

A happy workday is a themed workday. Over the past couple of years I've continued to refine my calendar. The result has been putting a theme to each day. Here's how I break down my week and how you can implement this strategy into your work. Find episode show notes, podcast blog recaps, and the best SMB news & tips on The Manual! Watch video highli…

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Biggest Takeaways & Behind The Scenes Of Playbook 2022 // With Trainual CMO, Jonathan Ronzio 56:31

2+ y ago56:31

56:31

In this episode, Jonathan Ronzio joined me for a live discussion on recapping our incredible, annual small business event, Playbook. So this year, Playbook 2022 was epic! We had something like 5,000 virtual people registered and this was the third year we've put the event on. So, as always, we put together incredible speakers and this lineup consis…

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