Small Business Startup School – Learn The Psychology Of Retail And Financial Awareness - For The Startup Solopreneur & Reasonable Optimist

About Small Business Startup School – Learn The Psychology Of Retail And Financial Awareness - For The Startup Solopreneur & Reasonable Optimist

Starting or buying a small business? While personal circumstances may vary, business patterns remain timeless. On The Small Business Startup School, we explore strategies, insights, and practical solutions to help entrepreneurs confidently navigate their journey. Hosted by Ola Williams—a retail entrepreneur, fintech founder, and certified financial coach with over two decades of experience—this podcast marries financial awareness and retail psychology with optimism to deliver actionable takeaways. Join us to learn, grow, and connect as we uncover the keys to business success. Let’s continue to learn together and be encouraged to keep on connecting!

Publisher

The Small Business Startup School Inc.

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2023

Latest episode

22 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Veteran Salesman: Tap Into Raw Emotion To seal The Deal | E46

   Join Ola as she interviews Glenn Poulos, a veteran salesman and serial entrepreneur. Glenn reveals his journey from a government worker to launching multiple successful sales companies. Discover his insights on why buying established businesses can be more advantageous than starting from scratch.Glenn also delves into his book, 'Never Sit in the Lobby,' offering 57 essential rules for navigating the sales landscape. Learn practical tips on how to transform selling into helping by identifying and solving customer problems, effectively tapping into emotions, and nurturing genuine rapport without being a nuisance.Whether you're in sales or running your own business, Glenn's strategies for dealing with rejection gracefully, actively listening, and ensuring every interaction leaves a positive impression, provides invaluable guidance. Don't miss the chance to learn from Glenn Poulos' wealth of experience and expertise! Connect with Glenn Poulos: https://glennpoulos.com/about/ Get a copy of ‘Never Sit in the Lobby’: https://a.co/d/eiBzaF6 You're not alone in personal finance. Start here. No shame. No pressure. Just one page at a time.: https://amzn.to/3EjEROn Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with Ola now: https://bit.ly/OlaWilliamsComplimentaryCall Take Control of Your Money Today! Discover free resources, personalized coaching, and tools designed to empower you on your journey to financial wellness.  Connect with us at https://bit.ly/wealthEd and start taking charge of your financial future! Get expert resources on estate planning and emergency preparedness here! https://bit.ly/FreeFinanceTools Listen on Apple. Spotify and wherever you podcast: https://wealtheducationforcanadianimmigrants.podbean.com/ Chapters:00:00 – Meet Glenn Poulos: Serial Entrepreneur & Author01:20 – Lessons from Building & Selling Multiple Companies03:00 – Why He Wrote “Never Sit in the Lobby”05:00 – How to Sell Without Being a Nuisance07:00 – Selling Is Helping: Listening Over Talking10:00 – Tapping into Raw Emotion to Seal the Deal13:00 – What NOT to Do in Sales: Avoiding Fake Rapport16:00 – How to Handle Rejection & Build Long-Term Trust18:00 – Knowing When to Persevere or Walk Away26:00 – Golden Rule: Treat Every Impression as a First Impression

2. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Introducing the Wealth Education Podcast

   We are thrilled to introduce the Wealth Education Podcast, a dedicated channel for wealth and financial education.

3. 

   6 Dec 2024

   Inclusive Entrepreneurship Advocate: Unlocking Wealth for Underserved Entrepreneurs| E45

   Ola Williams and Claudia Scott, an inclusive entrepreneurship advocate, share actionable insights on mentorship and holistic support for entrepreneurial success among underserved communities.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

10,438

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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