Soar Higher With Jason Ballard

E28: The Founder’s Trap

Have you heard of the Founder's Trap? What about a successful business lifecycle? If these terms are new to you, I think you're a great candidate to listen to this week's episode of Soar Higher. As we look to end Q4 strong, I give my best advice on how to avoid common mistakes and what to be on the look out for.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com

E27: Closing Out The Year Financially Fit [Pt. 3]

On today's episode Jason puts together the final piece of the strategic planning puzzle. During this episode he challenges business owners to think about what changes are needed in order to end 2022 as strong as possible.He lays out specific ways businesses can do this which include:- Assessing your business- Celebrating success- End of year reviews- Smart goals- Redefining your vision and missionWe hope that through this three part series you have been given the tools to successfully closeout this year; And always remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com

E26: Closing Out the Year Financially Fit [Pt. 2]

On part 2 of the 3 week series on what business owners should be thinking about within the upcoming months to finish out Q4, Jason talks about strategic planning. Many business owners don't make strategic plans for fear that it takes a lot of work or not knowing where to begin. However, the process is actually very easy! You just have to know where to start.Other topics discussed:- What is a strategic plan and how do you create one?- What is your company's vision and mission?- What is your company's purpose?- What are the number one priorities in your company?- What are the goals for your business?Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com

E25: Closing Out the Year Financially Fit (Pt. 1)

This week Jason is kicking off a 3 part series of what business owners should be thinking about within the upcoming months to finish out Q4. During part 1 of the series, Jason invites Allen Priest onto the podcast. Allen Priest is an accountant and the owner of W. Allen Priest CPA located in Louisville KY. Together they discuss the importance of financial planning to ensure you end the year on the best note possible.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.comGuest Links: LinkedIn: Allen Priest  LinkedIn: W. Allen Priest CPA, PLLC https://www.allenpriestcpa.com 

E24: Preparing for the future with Sean Lohman

What can you do right now as a business owner, employee, parent or grandparent to make the lives of your loved ones easier after you die? Create an estate plan!On this week's episode Jason invites Sean Lohman on the podcast. Sean is an estate lawyer and the owner of Lohman Law. During this episode Jason and Sean discuss what estate planning is and its importance for business owners preparing for the future. Other topics include advice on how to choose the right company/lawyer to work with and how you can stay out of probate.If you are curious about learning how to better prepare for the future this episode is for you!Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.comGuest Links: - https://lohmanestateplanning.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/lohmanlaw - https://www.instagram.com/lohmanlaw/ Sean Lohman is an attorney in the State of Kentucky.

E23: Top challenges businesses are facing

This week Jason is joined by Erick Hill and Darren Brinksneader from Appsalute. Together they discuss the top challenges that businesses are facing in the rapidly changing society we live in.Topics discussed include:- Growth- Mitigating risk- Cyber securityShow Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.comGuest Links:LinkedIn: Erick Hill LinkedIn: Darren Brinksneader LinkedIn: AppSalute https://appsalute.com 

E22: Should bosses be friends with their employees?

This week Jason is joined by special guest Rich Connor, CEO of LockStock. Together they discuss whether or not you should be friends with your employees. They utilize their experiences in the military and being a police officer to provide examples of boss/employee relationships.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com

E21: 5 reasons why businesses go out of business

This week Jason welcomes special guest Rob Johnson on the podcast. Together they discuss 5 reasons why small businesses go out of business within the first 10 years.Topics discussed in this episode include:1. They expect people to care as much as they do2. They overestimate their cashflow3. They underestimate their expenses4. They devalue networking5. They don’t take the interview process seriouslyShow Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com Guest Links:https://www.speakeasynetwork.com https://waynemedia.com

E20: From Hero to Zero Back to Hero

Have you ever been in the position where you were promoted but didn’t feel like you were taught or prepared to take on the new role? This week Jason shares a story about a past client who struggled with the feelings of inadequacy after promotion. Tune in to hear how to become a leader and develop the skills to not only succeed in your new role but excel in it.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com

E19: Branding is more than a logo

This week, Jason invites Rob Johnson back onto the podcast to discuss branding and how businesses ought to think about their brand before they even open their doors. The topics discussed range from major brands like Nike, to how small businesses should attack their local markets.Show Links:LinkedIn: Jason Ballard LinkedIn: Soar HigherSoar Higher FacebookSoar Higher Youtubewww.soarhighercoaching.com  Guest Links:https://www.speakeasynetwork.com https://waynemedia.com