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Things Entrepreneurs Should Know

Things Entrepreneurs Should Know

By: Chip Schweiger
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A business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and owners focused on building lasting value. This isn’t about tips or quick wins. It’s about how decisions get made, how businesses navigate complexity, and what tends to matter over time.


Each episode draws on real-world experience and conversations with thoughtful operators—people who have built, managed, and grown businesses firsthand.

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Episodes
  • Encore Presentation - Essential Tips to Overcome Stress and Burnout for Entrepreneurs
    Jul 2 2025

    This week, enjoy an Encore presentation of one of the most popular episodes from the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know archives. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a classic, I hope you enjoy this timeless advice for business owners. I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

    Feeling the emotional whiplash of running your business? You're not alone. In this episode we deliver invaluable insights to help you conquer stress, tackle burnout, and overcome the fear of failure. From setting realistic goals to celebrating small victories, discover practical strategies to navigate the inevitable highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

    Join us as we explore the importance of self-care, boundary-setting, and task delegation to maintain balance and productivity. Learn how to reframe failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback, and implement actionable tips to build lasting confidence. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you thrive emotionally and financially in your entrepreneurial journey.

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    Want to discuss anything in this week’s episode? Just send an e-mail to grow@schweiger.cpa. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook for bonus tips to grow your business.

    And be sure to check out our website at www.TESKPod.com for bonus content and other tips to help you grow your business while enjoying the lifestyle you’re entitled to.

    Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials are designed only to provide general information regarding the subject matter discussed during the podcast episodes. The statutes, authorities, and other laws cited in this podcast are subject to change. This podcast and related materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting, legal, or other professional advice to any specific person or entity. Any advice or opinion regarding the application of the subject matter for a specific person or entity should be provided by a competent professional advisor based on an application of the appropriate law and authorities to the facts and circumstances applicable to that person or entity.

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    8 mins
  • Navigating Business Cash Crunches: When Unsecured Lending Makes Sense
    Jun 25 2025

    Cash flow crunch got you sweating? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. In this episode, Chip Schweiger cuts through the fluff and lays out exactly how unsecured lending can be a smart, strategic move for growth-minded business owners.

    Forget the stigma and scare tactics. Chip breaks down:

    • Why even healthy businesses hit cash flow walls
    • How unsecured lending works (and why it’s not just for the desperate)
    • The right—and wrong—ways to use fast capital
    • The must-know checklist before you borrow a dime

    Ready to take action? Click this link for access to up to $500,000 in unsecured lending—no collateral, no nonsense, just real solutions for real businesses.

    If you’re serious about keeping your business moving forward, you won’t want to miss this episode.

    Hey, Click Here to Send Us a Text Message

    Want to discuss anything in this week’s episode? Just send an e-mail to grow@schweiger.cpa. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook for bonus tips to grow your business.

    And be sure to check out our website at www.TESKPod.com for bonus content and other tips to help you grow your business while enjoying the lifestyle you’re entitled to.

    Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials are designed only to provide general information regarding the subject matter discussed during the podcast episodes. The statutes, authorities, and other laws cited in this podcast are subject to change. This podcast and related materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting, legal, or other professional advice to any specific person or entity. Any advice or opinion regarding the application of the subject matter for a specific person or entity should be provided by a competent professional advisor based on an application of the appropriate law and authorities to the facts and circumstances applicable to that person or entity.

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    7 mins
  • Profit Leaks: The Hidden Ways Small Businesses Bleed Money
    Jun 18 2025

    You’re working hard, but is your business bank account bleeding out behind your back? In this episode, learn the hidden profit leaks draining small businesses, right under their owners’ noses. Forget the obvious expenses; we’re talking about the silent killers: forgotten subscriptions, unchecked scope creep, underpricing, and more.

    Chip reveals the five most common ways businesses lose money without realizing it, shares real-world stories, and gives you a no-nonsense checklist to stop the leaks for good. If you’re ready to keep more of what you earn and finally tighten up your bottom line, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen in, take action, and plug those leaks before they sink your ship.

    Hey, Click Here to Send Us a Text Message

    Want to discuss anything in this week’s episode? Just send an e-mail to grow@schweiger.cpa. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook for bonus tips to grow your business.

    And be sure to check out our website at www.TESKPod.com for bonus content and other tips to help you grow your business while enjoying the lifestyle you’re entitled to.

    Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials are designed only to provide general information regarding the subject matter discussed during the podcast episodes. The statutes, authorities, and other laws cited in this podcast are subject to change. This podcast and related materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting, legal, or other professional advice to any specific person or entity. Any advice or opinion regarding the application of the subject matter for a specific person or entity should be provided by a competent professional advisor based on an application of the appropriate law and authorities to the facts and circumstances applicable to that person or entity.

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    11 mins
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