No is such a powerful word.  Nobody likes to hear it for sure, and some people hate to say it. But, mastering the word NO is an art form in the small business setting.  This simple word can protect your time, set boundaries, and drive your business forward. Join Mike & Blaine as they share practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and a few laughs about the power of “no.”

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Blaine is a co-host on Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine. He's also Co-Founder and CEO at Dryrun, a business cash flow forecasting and modeling software company, and author of "Chronic Cash Flow". Blaine's co-host, Mike Milan, also known as "Cash Flow Mike", is a serial entrepreneur, author and finance coach for business owners and CPAs.