We’re joined today by Joe Small Business. Joe left a job in Corporate America to pursue his lifelong dream of owning his own business. Joe was kind enough to share a day in the life of an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, his answers got mixed up with my iPod playlist. Here’s what I could salvage from the interview:
Can you describe the typical work day of a small business owner?
Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up)
Garth Brooks
What did you tell friends and family who said you’d fail?
I’m a Believer
Smash Mouth
What was the first year of running as a business owner like?
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Green Day
How do you overcome setbacks?
Rise & Rise Again
The April Skies
What are the keys to successful customer service?
Call and Response
Or, The Whale
There’s so much to do…how do you get all the tasks done?
One by One, All Day
The Shins
You can’t do it all yourself — to what do you attribute your success?
Good People
Jack Johnson
How do you find them?
Help Wanted
Nathan Moore
What’s the key to getting a sale?
Ask
Reel Big Fish
What’s it like to lose a customer to your competitor?
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
Dean Martin
Is there anything you tell yourself each morning to get motivated?
Today is the Day
Apollo Sunshine
What’s it like getting health care for your employees?
Toe to Toe with the HMO
Four Bitchin’ Babes
What’s it like when you finally close a sale?
Top of the World
Seismic
Can you describe the life of an entrepreneur in two words?
Under Pressure
Queen
You can relax Joe. This interview’s over.
I’ll Drink to That
Mighty Mighty Bosstones