Love them or hate them, meetings are a necessary part of running your Small Business. So how do you structure your meetings to make them successful, efficient, and productive? On this episode of The Small Business Show, join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they take a deep dive into the strategies they have used to make the most of meetings. Important questions will be answered, such as do you need to actually have a meeting and who really needs to attend along with proven techniques to have the best meeting you can.
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- 00:00:00 Small Business Show #294 for Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- 00:01:14 Send us your feedback to [email protected]
- 00:04:40 Meeting Strategies
- Does the meeting need to happen?
- Why?
- With whom?
- Do I need to be there?
- 00:10:57 Create the environment of contribution
- Bring one question
- “You and I need to be quieter”
- Start it and leave. Get yourself out of the way.
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- 00:20:49 Managing Meeting Time
- On-time starts
- Keeping everyone on track
- On-time endings
- Stand everyone up
- Rose and Thorn
- What’s working?
- What’s NOT working?
- Allow for emotional release
- 00:32:14 Business Therapy: How do we get interaction in our Facebook group?
- 00:37:39 SBS 294 Outtro
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Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021.
Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Love them or hate them, meetings are a necessary part of running your Small Business. So how do you structure your meetings to make them successful, efficient, and productive? On this episode of The Small Business Show, join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they take a deep dive into the strategies they have used to make the most of meetings. Important questions will be answered, such as do you need to actually have a meeting and who really needs to attend along with proven techniques to have the best meeting you can.