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Every small business owner says they “know their numbers,”… but do they? In this episode, Mike & Blaine unpack the growing tension between gut instinct and data-driven decision-making. When should you trust your intuition, and when does your spreadsheet know better? They’ll explore stories where trusting the vibe paid off—and where ignoring the data cost someone big. Spoiler: You might be one browser tab away from a business-changing insight.

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Featured Beer: @RealAleBrewing @omenbrewingyeg

Mike: Real Ale Brewing Company “Favorable Conditions” West Coast IPA

Blaine: Omen Brewing “Spilt Milk” Milk Stout

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2V_jjIL1DFY

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Forget 80-page business plans gathering dust - this week, Mike and Blaine dive into the Lean Canvas and how to map your entire business model on a single page. They’ll explore how this tool helps you spot holes in your strategy, simplify your thinking, and finally answer: “Do I even know how my business actually works?” Along the way, they’ll roast bloated business plans, talk pivot moments, and confess which section always trips them up. If your strategy can’t fit on a napkin… maybe it’s not a strategy at all.

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Featured Beer: @buroakbrewing @polyrhythmbrewing

Mike: Bur Oak Brewing Company “Clyde’s Caramel Cream” Ale

Blaine: Polyrhythm “808” Irish Red

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nRvjCrWfqkE

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

• Neighbor Pat

• Devin

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You want growth, but should you win new customers, or just squeeze more juice out of the ones you’ve already got? In this episode, Mike and Blaine debate the age-old dilemma: grow wide or grow deep. It’s volume versus value, buy-one-get-one versus buy-better-now. From high-touch boutique brilliance to discount disasters, we’re breaking down which strategy actually makes you money—and which one just makes you tired. Spoiler: One of them might be ghosting your margins.

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Featured Beer: @eightyeightbrewco @cabinbrewingco

Mike: Neighbour Pat’s “Irish Red” Ale

Blaine: Cabin Brewing Company & Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. “Love in Stereo” Hazy DIPA

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/36tv7ONcTkE

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

• Neighbor Pat

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Every business owner’s been there—you get slighted, ignored, or disrespected... and suddenly you’re plotting like a Bond villain with a balance sheet. In this episode, Mike and Blaine dive into the dangerously entertaining world of petty decisions in business.

From cutting off clients for using Comic Sans to launching entire product lines just to prove a point, we explore when petty becomes profitable—and when it just burns bridges. Some grudges build brands. Others build bankruptcy. Tune in to find out which is which.

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Featured Beer: @estbrew

Mike: Neighbour Pat’s “Whoa! Check Out That Strawberry Blonde” Ale

Blaine: The Establishment “Bliss Out” Hazy IPA

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvfyr8lSgUg

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

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No money? No problem—at least when it comes to marketing… if you know what you’re doing. In this episode, Mike and Blaine share clever, cost-effective ways for startups and budget-strapped small businesses to get noticed without breaking the bank.

From DIY branding to guerrilla tactics that actually work, you’ll hear real examples of how creativity can outshine cash. If your marketing budget is more napkin than notebook, this one’s for you.

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Featured Beer: @omenbrewingyeg

Mike: Neighbour Pat’s Mystery Brew

Blaine: Omen Brewing “Spilt Milk” Milk Stout

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GTjVuDtyoUw

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

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Mike thought he was leveling up his website with a shiny new AI-powered SEO tool—until it locked everyone out of the content... while he was hosting a live event. Classic. This week, Mike and Blaine unpack how even well-intentioned upgrades can lead to unexpected chaos. From tech tools that break things to marketing campaigns that go too far, they explore the unintended consequences of small business decisions—and how to stay sane (and scrappy) when your best-laid plans go sideways.

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Featured Beer: @omenbrewingyeg @irrationalbrewing

Mike: Shiner Shandy

Blaine: Irrational Brewing DDH Hazy IPA

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CXwU1tvQPps

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

• Neighbor Pat

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Remember when learning something new felt exciting instead of exhausting? This week, Mike and Blaine dig into the brain fog that hits business owners as the years—and responsibilities—pile up. From shifting mindsets to full calendars to the illusion that “you already know enough,” they unpack why staying sharp gets harder with age—and what to do about it.

Whether you're stuck in your comfort zone or just tired of chasing every shiny new tactic, this episode is your permission slip to rewire how you learn and lead.

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Featured Beer: @martinhousebrewing @cabinbrewingco @lastbestbrew @balebreaker

Mike: Martin House Brewing Company - Thunder Crunch Imperial Stout

Blaine: Cabin, Last Best & Bale Breaker Collaboration - Border Hop West Coast Pale Ale

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0p0h-P63uG4

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog
• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com
• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!
• Neighbor Pat

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There’s nothing like standing in a 10x10 booth, repeating your pitch 83 times, to figure out what actually makes people stop and listen. This week, Mike and Blaine break down how trade shows act as a marketing forcing function—pushing you to clarify your message, sharpen your offer, and finally ditch that confusing slogan you’ve been clinging to. Whether you walk away with new leads or just a better hook, you'll leave with something more valuable than swag: feedback that punches you in the brand.

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Featured Beer: @burlingtonbeer @estbrew

Mike: Burlington Beer Co. - Uncanny Valley NEIPA

Blaine: The Establishment - Perfect Day Hazy IPA

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qvJpVLoknqo

Thanks to our Beer Sponsors:

• Rachel Barnett from Gentle Frog: youtube.com/@GentleFrog

• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com

• Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy in Houston Texas!

• Neighbor Pat

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cashflowmike.com

dryrun.com

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