Every small business owner these days knows they need to be networking... or at least they know that they've been told so time and time again. But what does that mean? How does someone network effectively? Dave Bresler of Network! Network! joins us to discuss.

Yup, they're inevitable... and this year, your small business tax returns are full of new rules and guidelines. We sit down with CPA Joe Romano of Romano & Associates to navigate some of the pitfalls and even find some opportunities.(This episode is sponsored by Audible, home of the worlds biggest selection of audio books, where you can get a no-obligation 30-day trial by going to www.audibletrial.com/myob)

Sometime around the year 2000, journalist Larry Schuster decided he needed a new challenge, so he did something pretty extraordinary - pulling up stakes and relocating to Shanghai, China. In our conversation with Larry, we hear about the bumpy road that led to the founding of his successful small business, and along the way, learn some important lessons about networking, persistence, and good old-fashioned chutzpah.

It's a brand new year, and all of us are taking a look how our businesses did in 2018 and how we can improve. To that end, Mike and Matt present a really great exercise for taking stock of the previous year and making plans for the future in a way that's much more subtle and impactful than traditional new year's resolutions.Play along at home! You'll find links to the "Reflections and Outlook" worksheet and Mike and Matt's goals and objectives for the new year on our Facebook and Twitter pages - @myobpodcast

Hiring has always been hard, but has it actually gotten harder? Have online job boards done what they've promised and made it easier to find great employees, or were we better off with a classified and a sign in the window? And while we're at it, what the heck is up with kids these days? Mike, Matt, and David get downright curmudgeonly with the help of Laurie Jakobsen of Jaybird Communications (http://www.jaybirdcom.com/).Today's episode sponsored by Audible, where you can get a free audiobook of your choice with a no-cost no-obligation 30 day membership! Just go to http://audibletrial.com/myob

Howdy, Pardner! Bill Goldstein (https://www.billgoldstein.com/) joins us to talk about the dynamics of duos, the myth of complementary skill sets, and why there are no sole proprietors in foxholes.

Forsooth! Your fearless friends find themselves facing things that terrify every business owner - firing an employee and the fear of failure. Featuring Bobby Derival of Home Care at Its Best (http://hcaib.com/)

Glenn Diehl of Genesis Exhibits (https://www.exhibitsbygenesis.com/) joins us to talk about steering his established company into a hard right turn. New opportunities, new excitement, new challenges - how do you bring your staff and clients along for the ride?

In a special end-of-summer quickie episode, Mike and David discuss how "abundant thinking" can turn around your sales (and maybe your life).

In another episode about successful staffing, guest Harrison Wise of Wise Public Relations (https://www.wisepublicrelations.com/) joins us to discuss the financial and cultural implications of taking on new employees.

The logistics and philosophy of turning your solo act into an orchestra, featuring Julie Van Such of J.VanSuch Studio (www.jvansuch.com)

The ins and outs of dealing with a difficult client, featuring Gerard Boucher of Boucher + Co. (https://www.boucherco.com/)

"Mind Your Own Business with Mike and Matt", featuring Michael Gansl and Matt Plociak of Voice of Reason Consulting, is the podcast for small business owners. How do I improve sales? Keep the books properly? Manage my staff? Market myself? The hosts have done it all, and they're here to help!Submit your questions now to askmikeandmatt@gmail.com, or to facebook.com/MYOBPodcast, and they could be featured in an upcoming episode!