In this episode, Dan & Ian talk about cat fishing, giant spiders, a variety of business topics and why Dan might be working in Antartica. Ian gives his compelling theory on evolution and why are we talking about Taylor Swift? This week the boys shout out Local Tap, a brewery in Lansdale. Seasonal cocktails, independent label specialty brews and live music. Check them out on our website listed below.  #shopsmall #smallbusiness #podcast Want to shop at small businesses? https://www.shopsbe.co SBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessexperience/ SBE LinkedIn: https://www ..read more

In this episode, Dan & Ian discuss Elon's takeover of Twitter and the details of the deal. They each give their reasoning for why this ended up happening.  Dan & Ian go down the rabbit hole of invasive species in Florida and Ian's of knowledge of mosquito populations becomes concerning.  As always, Dan & Ian are giving a shout out to a small business: La Bella Moda. This beautiful bridal salon as a great selection of wedding dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses and a host of boutique items. Check them out on https://www.shopsbe.co/boutiques #shopsma ..read more

This week Dan & Ian are back, but in zoom form. Dan shares his opinion on a movie and how it relates to the Metaverse. The boys release new small businesses and challenge Elon’s intentions with his attempted takeover of Twitter. We hope you enjoy!  #shopsmall #smallbusiness #podcast Want to shop at small businesses? https://www.shopsbe.co SBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessexperience/ SBE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70527961/admin/ Please like, subscribe and write a review for the podcast if you enjoyed this. We will see you next WEDNESDAY ..read more

This week Dan & Ian are both back in the studio. They discuss feel good stories and the reality of technological downfalls. The boys review one of their small businesses hot sauces and challenge each other in the Saltine Cracker Challenge. We hope you enjoy!  #shopsmall #smallbusiness #podcast Want to shop at small businesses? https://www.shopsbe.co SBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessexperience/ SBE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70527961/admin/ Please like, subscribe and write a review for the podcast if you enjoyed this. We will see you next WEDNE ..read more

In this episode, Dan & Ian welcome you back to the podcast for a solo episode. They talk about the recent Amazon scandal and how Netflix has positioned themselves to continue to dominate streaming. Also, Ian gives detail about his newest meal prep. Dan talks about Black Rifle Coffee Company and why they are successful.  #shopsmall #smallbusiness #podcast Want to shop at small businesses? https://www.shopsbe.co SBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessexperience/ SBE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70527961/admin/ Please like, subscribe and write a review fo ..read more

"Reflecting on 10 Years of Being Brave..." -Brave Hearts for Strong Minds In this episode, Dan & Ian welcome Brave Hearts for Strong Minds, a local nonprofit, to the podcast. The Executive Director, Andrea Wentzell, joins the boys to share about BHSM and many of the success stories. Their yearly donor walk is June 18th. We hope some of these stories have touched you and that nonprofits like these will continue to be supported by our communities.  Brave Hearts for Strong Minds: https://bh4sm.org BHSM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHSMPhilly/ Please like, subscribe and write a ..read more

In this episode, Dan & Ian are back on another solo episode. This week includes the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a short history lesson of the conflict. Also, Dan shares the true concept of what it means to shop small. Ian gives his perspective on the macro effect of Amazon and big box retailers. #shopsmall #smallbusiness #Ukraine Want to shop at small businesses? https://www.shopsbe.co SBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessexperience/ SBE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-small-business-experience Please like, subscribe and write a review for the podcas ..read more

Former Special Agent and current Assistant Director in the Office of Internal Auditing at the FBI,  Mark Gerber, joins the SBE podcast. --Interview Topics-- Find a Mentor 03:05 Choosing a Major 4:10 Early Career (EY) 6:10 FBI Special Agent 13:20 Fraud Investigations 17:50 Professor at Saint Joseph's University 28:20 FBI Assistant Director of Internal Auditing 28:55 Luck or Hard Work? 34:38 Identifying Talent 38:55 Involvement in FBI Raids 42:30 Mark's Legacy 49:20 FBI Jobs: https://apply.fbijobs.gov #FBI #careeradvice #tellyourstory A special thanks to Mark Gerber for graciously givin ..read more

In this episode, Dan & Ian are giving you a simple explanation of how to report your gambling activities for your 2021 tax return.  COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: Any income is taxable, not just money that is reported on your W-2G. All income is taxable unless exempt by Congress, even if you make $1. This video is strictly for entertainment purposes. This is not financial advice or recommendations. Step 1: Receive Your W-2G statement  ----Generally, you'll receive an IRS Form W-2G if your gambling winnings are at least $600 and the payout is at least 300 times the amount of your wager ..read more

In the return of short form episodes, Dan & Ian give you a guide to purchasing NFTs. Step 1: Purchase Ethereum  Step 2: Set up an ERC compatible crypto wallet. We suggest using MetaMask, it is the best and most popular option Step 3: Secure your Seed Phrase. A seed phrase is a unique set of 12 words. This is unique to you and you should never share it. Store your seed phrase somewhere securely. Step 4: Copy your Ethereum address from your Metamask account. It will begin with a 0x and be followed by 40 characters. Send Your ETH from Coinbase to Metamask. Step 5: From Metamask browse t ..read more