{"podcast":{"title":"Built By Doing","slug":"built-by-doing-7759420","podcast_index_feed_id":7759420,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/nk13Mm_u","website_url":"https://built-by-doing.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b7961e3b-d417-4543-b627-55e7746f66e2/7225682a-376b-4445-98e9-661d306006e8/3000x3000/builtbydoingcoverartwhite_copy.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"David Alan & Stan Kleja","episode_count":18,"summary":"What does it actually take to build a successful business? Built By Doing explores the real stories behind entrepreneurship. Hosted by David Alan, founder of David Alan Clothing, and Stan Kleja, the show pulls back the curtain on the journey of building a business. After starting his career in medical sales, David took the leap into entrepreneurship and built a custom fashion brand that styles professional athletes, celebrities, and leaders across industries - including clients like John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Each episode shares the lessons behind building something real.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:56.803709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420"},"episode":{"title":"Small Business Q&A: Real Questions Every Business Owner Needs Answered","slug":"small-business-q-a-real-questions-every-business-owner-needs-answered","published_at":"2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420/small-business-q-a-real-questions-every-business-owner-needs-answered","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420","url":"https://built-by-doing.simplecast.com/episodes/small-business-qa-real-questions-every-business-owner-needs-answered-XhhdXwKI","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/b7de5946-ccf0-435f-bffe-170f3d820b10/bff22749-340a-4101-bdde-cf3bca82fa0d/episodes/audio/group/dc2fcf37-99f8-4685-8b59-6a8b73172dc7/group-item/d89fca01-7357-4562-a43b-1a9502ce8e13/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=nk13Mm_u","summary":"In this special Q&A episode of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja answer real questions submitted by listeners from entrepreneurs preparing to launch their first business to experienced business owners facing challenges with marketing, pricing, profitability, cash flow, hiring, and growth. Topics include: • How do you know if your business is actually profitable? • What should you spend on marketing? • How do you get your first customers? • How do you price your products or services? • Should you write a business plan? • How do you improve cash flow? • How do you stand out from competitors? • When should you raise prices? • How do you market a local business effectively? • What should every new entrepreneur know before starting? Whether you're starting a business, running a family company, or trying to grow an established brand, this episode is packed with practical advice, real-world experience, and actionable strategies.Have a question for a future Q&A episode? Leave a comment or submit it through our website. www.builtbydoingpodcast.com","meta_description":"In this special Q&A episode of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja answer real questions submitted by listeners from entrepreneurs preparing to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2512,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/built-by-doing-7759420/episodes/small-business-q-a-real-questions-every-business-owner-needs-answered/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420/small-business-q-a-real-questions-every-business-owner-needs-answered.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}