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SMB Playbook

SMB Playbook

By: The Pod Mill
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 The SMB Playbook is your business podcast that tackles the fast-paced world of business through the lens of time tested and battle hardended strategies. Each episode breaks down winning tactics from the boardroom to the field, drawing parallels between corporate leadership and a coach’s playbook. We explore how discipline, teamwork, and bold calls drive success. Tune in for sharp insights, expert guests, and actionable strategies to dominate your industry like a seasoned MVP.Copyright The Pod Mill Economics
Episodes
  • The IDEAL Buyside Clients with Mike and Dan

    The IDEAL Buyside Clients with Mike and Dan
    Nov 4 2025
    Summary
    In this episode of the SMB Playbook, hosts Spencer Wright and Tyler Harris engage with guests Mike and Dan, two corporate executives transitioning into entrepreneurship through business acquisition. The conversation explores their motivations, challenges, and the importance of networking and technology in the acquisition process. They discuss the complexities of working with brokers, the significance of understanding seller motivations, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the entrepreneurial journey. The episode emphasizes the value of corporate experience in running a business and the creative financing options available for aspiring business owners. This is going to be an ongoing topic on the show as we follow these two on the journey toward business ownership.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Building Success: Hard Work and Family Values with Van Oakes

    Building Success: Hard Work and Family Values with Van Oakes
    Oct 16 2025
    In this episode, Van Oakes shares his journey from a hardworking upbringing in rural Utah to becoming a successful entrepreneur and digital marketer. He discusses the importance of family, the lessons learned from his early work experiences, and how he transitioned into online marketing. Van reflects on his time with the Diesel Brothers, the creation of his silicone ring company, Tuff Ring, and his current venture, Goat Media. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the value of hard work, resilience, and the importance of setting a positive example for his children. He also gives some of the best father/parenting advice you can hear. Time to learn from a master
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    50 mins
  • We Want to do Cool Sh!t With Cool People with Ken Bretschneider and Jamey Anthony

    We Want to do Cool Sh!t With Cool People with Ken Bretschneider and Jamey Anthony
    Sep 11 2025
    In this episode of the SMB Playbook, hosts Spencer and Tyler welcome Ken Bretschneider and Jamey Anthony, founders of The Grid, an innovative racing experience center in Utah. The conversation explores their unique backgrounds, the transition from previous ventures to The Grid, and their vision for creating immersive entertainment experiences. They discuss the importance of technology, audience engagement, and the future of their business, including investment opportunities for interested parties. The episode highlights the creative synergy between the founders and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of entertainment.
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    47 mins
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