

The Small Business Breakdown Podcast is a "How To" series that gives you the ins and outs of running a small business! Experienced SBDC business advisors Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share 2021's best business practices & tips! You don't need an MBA to start and run a successful business. Gain the education you need to make important decisions and increase your chance of success.
Episodes

Monday Jun 07, 2021
#14 How To Know Where To Start With Social Media For Your Small Business
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Starting a small business can be daunting, but tackling social media for start up can be downright overwhelming. In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share where to begin when starting social media accounts for your business.
The 3 points discussed in this podcast include answers to frequent questions such as
- What social media is & why is so important for your business.
- Which platforms are the most popular right now. (Spring 2021)
- Which platforms would be the best for your business. (We review who is on what platform so you can decide where to start attracting customers/clients.)
Enjoy!

Monday May 10, 2021
#13 How to Make Your DIY Website Rock Your Customer's World
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode of The Small Business Breakdown, Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford breakdown how to make a website that rocks the world of your customers!
Points discussed include how to
1) nail your 1st impression when your customers hit your URL,
2) apply killer ideas for "above the fold" content, &
3) use the free or low cost tools & resources so you can master your website design on your own!
Enjoy!

Monday May 10, 2021
How to Know If You Should Create a DIY Website For Your Small Business Ep 12
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
This episode of the Small Business Breakdown covers how to know if creating your own website using drag and drop platforms like Squarespace, Wix, or Weebly are the best option for you vs hiring a website developer.
Emily Ashby, Bryce Hansen, and Paul Wolford share 3 main points that can guide you to make the best decision for your small business.
- What is a DIY website & should you build your own?
- The pros and cons of various types of websites.
- Resources to help guide you through this journey of DIY websites.
Enjoy!
The Small Business Breakdown is recorded at The Mill - A small business incubator and coworking space in Sandy, Utah.

Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
How To Create Projections To Direct Your Small Business Finances Ep 11
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Hello again! In this episode of the Small Business Breakdown Kris Heslop is back to share more about managing the finances of your business! The podcast team will discuss how to
- determine the leading financial indicators that drive results,
- understand key metrics, and
- find the most effective tools to assist entrepreneurs with cash flow management and creating accurate projections.

Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
How To Nail Your Cash Flow During The Start Up Phase and Beyond Ep 10
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Mismanagement of finances is one of the biggest reasons small businesses fail in the first 5 years. In this episode our guest and experienced small business finance expert Kris Heslop and our podcast team will:
- define Cash Flow and how to manage your current financial situation,
- how to actively manage AR, and
- how to effectively working with 3rd party vendors that can help you breakdown and help you with your cash flow.