Stomp & Mash, 6475 E. Pacific Coast Highway #444, Long Beach, CA (2026)

05/12/2026

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

It used to be simple. After a social gathering or first meeting, you picked up the phone and built the relationship.

Now it is texts, emails, WhatsApp, DMs, and social media. We have more ways to reach clients than ever before.

But here is the real question: have all these tools actually brought us closer to our clients, or have they pushed us into a tech trap?

This week on Stomp & Mash, we are digging into how client communication has changed and what that shift means for trust, loyalty, and real business relationships.

We want to hear from you:

Do you feel closer to your clients today, or less connected?
What communication method works best for your business?
How do you keep the personal touch without getting lost in the noise?
The tools may be newer.
The real challenge is still the same: building relationships that last.

Join us live:

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/4je49555

05/05/2026

What Was Your ‘Oh Crap’ Moment in Business?

Every business owner has a story about the day they thought it was all over.

That gut-punch moment hits hard. The cash flow suddenly dries up, a
major client walks away, or a core system simply breaks. But surviving
that exact situation is what builds a real company.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are unpacking "What Was
Your ‘Oh Crap’ Moment in Business?" We are trading the polished
success stories for the raw reality of near-failures and the
hard-earned lessons that followed.

We want to hear your survival story. Call in and tell us:

The exact moment you thought your business might fail
What went wrong and what actually saved you
What you would do differently if it happened today

Join the live conversation and share your experience with us.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/hkfcfxnb

04/28/2026

What Was Your ‘Oh Crap’ Moment in Business?

Every business owner has a story about the day they thought it was all over.

That gut-punch moment hits hard. The cash flow suddenly dries up, a
major client walks away, or a core system simply breaks. But surviving
that exact situation is what builds a real company.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are unpacking "What Was
Your ‘Oh Crap’ Moment in Business?" We are trading the polished
success stories for the raw reality of near-failures and the
hard-earned lessons that followed.

We want to hear your survival story. Call in and tell us:

The exact moment you thought your business might fail
What went wrong and what actually saved you
What you would do differently if it happened today

Join the live conversation and share your experience with us.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/582ewnyk

04/21/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

The traditional organizational chart is becoming obsolete. Lean teams,
freelance talent, and AI automation are completely reshaping how we
build companies.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are breaking down
exactly how businesses are adapting in our new episode: "The Future of
Work: Employees, Contractors, or AI Agents?" We are exploring the
shift toward hyper-efficient operations and what that means for the
future of growing a team.

We want to hear how you are handling this shift. Call in and tell us:

What does your team structure actually look like today?
Are you replacing traditional employees with contractors or automation?
What would your absolute dream organizational chart be?

Join the live conversation and share your reality with us.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/3ubvhshj

04/14/2026

Big Companies vs. Small Businesses — Is the Playing Field Broken?

The gap between large corporations and small firms is widening every
single day. It is getting harder to ignore the growing economic
divide, but independent owners are still finding ways to fight back.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca tackle a massive issue:
"Big Companies vs. Small Businesses — Is the Playing Field Broken?" We
are looking at the real advantages giant corporations hold and how
local operators can still compete against massive budgets and endless
supply chains.

We want to hear your perspective from the front lines. Call in and tell us:

What advantage do big companies have that frustrates you the most?
Where do small businesses still win?
Is niche positioning the only way forward for independent owners?

Join the live conversation and share your reality with us.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/ytxu7r8n

04/07/2026

The ‘Hidden Revenue’ Episode: Where Are You Making Money Nobody Expects?

Every business has a secret engine. Sometimes, the product you launch
is not the one that actually pays the bills.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are opening up the
books for "The ‘Hidden Revenue’ Episode: Where Are You Making Money
Nobody Expects?" We are talking about creative monetization and the
unexpected income streams that keep companies thriving.

Owners love talking about the clever ways they generate cash, and we
want to hear your story. Call in and tell us:

What side revenue stream surprised you the most?
What secondary service made more money than your core product?
Have you completely pivoted your business model to chase a new opportunity?

Join the live conversation and share your hidden revenue wins.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/mudpnucf

03/31/2026

Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online: Who’s Really Winning?

The battle between brick-and-mortar and online retail has shifted from
a competition to a survival strategy.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are unpacking
"Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online: Who is Really Winning?" Retail is
changing fast. To stay alive, businesses are moving toward omnichannel
strategies that blend the digital and physical worlds perfectly.

We want to hear what is happening on the ground with your business.
Call in and share your perspective:

Are physical locations still worth the overhead?
What in-store experience keeps your customers coming back?
Have you closed a location recently, or are you doubling down on physical space?

Join the conversation live and tell us how you are adapting to the
modern retail landscape.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/387dvrm4

03/24/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁

There is a massive lie about entrepreneurship that nobody wants to talk about.

Building a business is often sold as a nonstop highlight reel of absolute freedom and instant success. The reality is usually much messier. The quiet struggles, the constant pivoting, and the moments of deep doubt rarely make it to the main feed.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are stripping away the hype to get honest about what it actually takes to build a company. We want to hear the truth from you.

Call in and share your story:

- What is the biggest myth you believed when you first started?
- What was the specific moment that nearly made you quit?
- What do you wish someone had warned you about before you took the leap?

Bring your real experiences and join the conversation live.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen and weigh in here: https://tinyurl.com/ynuncyb7

03/17/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — 𝗢𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲?

Almost every business owner has a strong opinion on social media, and they rarely agree. For some, it is a reliable engine for growth. For others, it is a relentless time sink that yields zero return on investment.

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca are tackling the great digital divide. We are looking closely at the reality of your screen time to figure out if social media is actually building your business or just burning your hours.

We want to hear what is happening on the front lines of your business:

- What platform actually drives real revenue for you right now?
- Are you finally quitting social media in 2026?
- When it comes to organic versus paid content, what is working best?

Bring your hottest takes and join the conversation live.

Wednesday
4 PM PST | 6 PM CT | 7 PM EST

Listen and weigh in here: https://tinyurl.com/36kwxvsm

03/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺?

Labor quality and staffing challenges continue to limit growth for small businesses everywhere. When teams fall short, it is easy to blame the market. But we have to ask the hard truth: is there really a lack of talent, or do we have a leadership problem?

This week on Stomp & Mash, Brian and Francesca unpack The Great Hiring Debate: Talent Shortage or Leadership Problem? We are exploring the real reasons roles stay empty and turnover stays high.

We want you to join the debate. Call in and tell us:

- Are you struggling to find workers, or just the right workers?
- What is one hiring mistake that cost you big?
- Remote versus in-person work: what actually works for your team?

Tune in live and share your story.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
4 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗦𝗧 | 𝟲 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗧 | 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfjr87c

03/05/2026

🌟 Yesterday's weekly Stomp & Mash delivered pure magic – with an impromptu drop-in from Jeff Weisbein! What emerged?!? His OpenClaw Starter Kit is a total gem for AI-powered workflows.

Ideal for solo founders, marketers, or teams streamlining ops. Snag it: https://github.com/jeffweisbein/openclaw-starter-kit

Who's a solopreneur who could use an OpenClaw team? Share below.

Join next week's conversation live at Stomp & Mash!

🗓️ 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
🕓 𝟰 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗦𝗧 | 𝟲 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗧 | 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdfjr87c

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