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#results #socialmedia #business http://answersthatcount.com In this episode we talk with Whitney Lee, Founder of Social Lee PR & Media Co about the best practices of social media posting and sending the 'right' message to the target audience. We discuss a wide range of topics from adapting to business and COVID and how the business message should be modified to be sensitive to the conditions caused by COVID. Here are 5 takeaways from the interview: 1. Post quality content, don't post just to be posting something 2. Use the social media platform that best matches your target audience 3. Either use the platform and post to it, or close it down, don't ignore engagement or don't leave the platform unattended if you have a page on the platform 4. Beware of the reaction to posting political positions 5. Know the time of day to post to get the maximum engagement Check out this episode for tips and information about communicating your business message the best way through social media and website.

#covid, #liability, #tips In this episode, we are joined by Dean LeBoeuf, founder of the Brooks LeBoeuf https://www.toomuchatstake.com/ law firm to discuss the legal implications to businesses caused by COVID. The fear can be so overwhelming that businesses don't re-open. Dean breaks down the risk into different categories and provides some simple tips to mitigate the risk a business owner may believe they might have. Check out this episode for a big dose of 'stay calm and carry on'. If you own a business or manage a business, this is a can't miss episode.

#mca, #finance, #payday When cash is tight and businesses are desperate for survival, Merchant Cash Advance provides immediate cash to live to fight another day. However, the 'life' they provide can be short-term and usually leads to stacking of more MCA loans. Normally, the first MCA loan creates a violation of terms of pre-existing loans. MCA loans is a unique financing tool and is similar to the pay day loans, which are loans available for the individuals. Or, at least they were at one time until most states made them illegal. These type loans have been made illegal to the individual consumer because they have usurious rates. And, the MCA loans have similar qualities with rates (if you are able to calculate the rate) over 50% to over 1,000% APR. In today's episode, we are joined by Marc Mellman of MCA Stacking Solutions https://mcastackingsolutions.com/. Marc's career has been in various capacities in the finance industry. From the traditional bank industry, then to the factoring industry, and most recently he has provided consulting services to businesses that have executed MCA agreements and need help to work out of them. Check out this episode for valuable information about how to survive and get out of MCA agreements.

#vision, #destiny, #youth, #jesus, #ministry, #answersthatcount In this episode we are joined by Chris Musgrove, founder and director of Future Now. Chris is well known for being the most entertaining person in any meeting, group or family. He is called a 'class clown' by some, but is known by all as a man in motion living out his calling to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ. He delivers this message to middle-school and high-school aged youth across the South East United States. In this episode we talk about how COVID has altered the way he and Future Now deliver the message. Check this out and you will see how COVID has not deterred him from continuing to deliver the message that he has been called to deliver. The Future Now website is https://futurenow.us/ and Chris' email address is cmusgrove@futurenow.us.

#cannabis, #medicalmarijuana, #california In this episode we talk with Steele Smith, III, a medical marijuana entrepreneur living in Anaheim, CA. Steel is a historian and expert about the marijuana industry. In fact, Steel's personal story is nothing short of remarkable. To say he is a pioneer in the industry is an incredible understatement. His mission for survival and relief of pain from suffering from a rare disease is shaping the industry and will lead to a better medical solution for many patients in the future. Check is personal story here https://steeleclarkesmith3.com/. You can also take a look at the development medical product here https://c3internationalinc.com/. The product can be pre-ordered here at the product site https://www.idrasilrx.com/. In this episode we talk about the evolution of the cannabis industry in California and how California impacted the rest of the US. The black market industry is alive and flourishing according to Steele and his belief is that this is being fueled by the nearby states that are 'dry', all cannabis sales are illegal. Check out this episode for an informative and entertaining show.

#insurance, #dogs, #COVID We are joined on this episode by Scott Fjelstad, principal with Rogers Benefit Group. Scott has the knowledge and expertise of a career insurance agent specializing in health insurance for the North Florida region from Pensacola to Jacksonville, FL. Scott shares humorous stories about his encounters with dogs and his unique fear of dogs. These stories are great and could be material for a SNL skit. Scott provides important information about the changing health insurance market and what will be shaping the North Florida market in the coming months and 2021. These changes are also a snap shot of what is likely to happen to your community anywhere in the US. Scott's email address is sfjelstad@rogersbenefit.com and the website for Rogers Benefit Group is https://www.rbgcal.com/.

#cybersecurity #hackers #safeguard https://answersthatcount.com In this episode about Cyber Security Safeguards with Ben Graybar, we talk about the well known, large-scale public examples of cyber hacks as well as our personal experiences. The hacks that are public may seem like something that happens to someone else, but many times given the vastness of these hacks, we are caught up in them also. Usually, when we are caught in the public hacks that include tens of thousands, we just hope that we are the small fish in a large pond of bigger fish and that our data will not be hacked, even if our personal information has been compromised. Simple measures are the most effective ways to prevent being a victim of any type of hack. So, tune in to see how to safeguard your cyber security and not be a part of the hacked universe. Cyber attacks seem very complex, and usually they are. However, simple measures are the most effective ways to prevent being victimized. Those simple measures include: (1) Password and (2) Public WiFi.

#economics #covid #influence https://answersthatcount.com Economics Professor Joe Calhoun from FSU joins us for another episode to discuss the evolving changes in our economy resulting from the COVID impact. Even though the negative impact is significant, there have been positive changes in the economy also. In this episode we take a look at the upside impacts. Market segments, like real estate, home purchases show growth. The Florida market, specifically the NW Florida area have shown significant demand in 2020. It's almost like home owners are moving from large metro areas to sunny Florida and the beauty of the coast to work remote or work remote and do home schooling. We also chat about the monthly NFP report that was issued on September 4th revealing jobs added for the month and unemployment rate. These also show an economy that is improving with jobs added meeting expectations and the unemployment rate remaining below 10% at around 8.4%. The meat of the discussion is on the economic theory that prices bring the choices of buyers and sellers into balance. We break this down to every day examples to understand the importance of price in the market. Theory of Price By CAROLINE BANTON Updated Feb 19, 2020 What Is the Theory of Price? The theory of price is an economic theory that states that the price for any specific good or service is based on the relationship between its supply and demand. The theory of price posits that the point at which the benefit gained from those who demand the entity meets the seller's marginal costs is the most optimal market price for that good or service. KEY TAKEAWAYS The theory of price is an economic theory that states that the price for any specific good or service is based on the relationship between its supply and demand. The optimal market price, or equilibrium, is the point at which the total number of items available can be reasonably consumed by potential customers. Supply may be affected by the availability of raw materials; demand may fluctuate depending on competitor products, an item's perceived value, or its affordability to the consumer market.

#covid #business #restaurant http://answersthatcount.com Available on ROKU - AMAZON FIRE TV Install the channel today. In this episode, we are joined by Drew McLeod owner of the Savor restaurant in Tallahassee, FL and career restaurateur. His perspective is one that is reflective of so many businesses and restaurants across America that are suffering with the unintended consequences of COVID, lock-downs and masks. Drew talks about the optimum business model for a restaurant and most businesses are started assuming full occupancy and serving as many customers as possible. Can a business survive if capacity serviced is cut by 50% or 25%? How long can a business survive in those conditions? Many have survived through the COVID so far with reliance of the Federal loan programs, specifically the CARES act and the PPP. Now that those funds have been used by most businesses, what does the future of the dine-in restaurant look like? A can't miss episode of a real-life business coping with the struggles of the COVID fall-out.