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Justin Beller

Boise, Idaho

I'm the owner of Window Genie of Boise as well as a specialist in internet marketing, content management, and training & development serving businesses in a variety of industries. I grew up in a family of small business owners to become one myself. Along the way, I gained a lot of experience while working with such well known companies such as Albertsons and Hewlett-Packard.

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I Will Give Advice on Online Marketing

I currently leverage online marketing as part of my customer acquisition strategy. Part of that strategy is using reputation management sites to promote positive customer reviews.

I Will Give Advice on Training and Performance Improvement

I have worked in training and development in the corporate world for such well-known companies as Albertsons and Hewlett-Packard. I have a master's in Instructional and Performance Technology can advise on how to develop performance-based training for employees.

I Will Give Advice on Small Business Development

I was born and raised in a small business family. It's all I ever knew. My father, grandparents, even my father's best friend were all their own boss. Now, I'm my own boss. The road to building a small business is tough, but exciting. If you have questions about starting a small business, especially a retail or service-based business, I'd like to help.

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What permits/licenses and insurance would be necessary to let people sit in your air conditioned van for an per hour fee?

When I started by business off of a franchise model, I had the same questions. At the very least I would make sure you have a general liability policy. There are probably not a lot of risks involved with your business, but if somebody trips and falls getting in or out of your air conditioned van and gets injured, they may expect you to pay their medical bills. It's good to be covered for this.

You can shop around for a good rate from any number of reputable insurance companies. Just search for "business liability insurance" in your city. Above all, talk to an attorney. It will be worth the time and money in the long run. If you know your business idea is validated and will work, if you are going to the lengths of creating a business plan and marketing plan, then you should be talking to an attorney. At the very most you'll probably be paying for an hour or two of their time at the most.

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How do you know a business idea can get off the ground? You have a product, you validated some people want it, when do you decide to fully pursue it?

Fully pursuing a business idea doesn't necessarily mean you have to go "all in". Depending on what this business idea is, it doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition. This is where scaling your business comes in. You already know it is validated and people want it. Service THOSE people for a time. Make it easy for them to be advocates for you and your product/service. As the business grows, and if you have a way to hire more people to build and provide the product or service, you should quickly be able to get an idea when you should go "all in." Most of all, build systems to support the business and document processes and procedures. This way you can quickly bring new employees and customers on board without skipping a beat.

Call me to talk more about this. I'd love to learn more about your business idea.

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Justin Beller answered

I routinely follow my intuition and 9/10 I'm correct. Is there a way to sell my points without overly looking like I'm winging it?

Of course it's alright. Be sure to read "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell. I think after you read that book you'll be able to validate your own intuition, back up your thinking with logic and common sense, and know that "going with your gut" isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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How can I effectively market my online business to baby boomers / senior citizens?

You may be surprised to find that Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens are fairly active in online communities and social media because this is how they stay connected to family and friends. I wouldn't ignore it entirely.

Two things I would do: First, If your online business lends itself to creating content of some kind that is educational, look to content marketing. Create a blog and write content that answers questions your target audience wants answered. Share that content on social media. Facebook and YouTube are great places. You've probably heard that younger people are turning away from places like Facebook because that's where their parents and grandparents hang out online. Well, there you go. That's where your audience is. Become an authority in your space. Your audience wants to know they can trust you if they decide to part with their money and spend it with you.

Second, and this is for offline marketing because it shouldn't be overlooked, look to your local area and find associations or organizations that cater to your target audience. Many of these organizations host meetings or group outings. Could you perhaps take your same educational content and present it to these people in person? Start small and you'll be surprised that word will get around about your product or service if you do a good job presenting it and demonstrating its value.

I know my answer is somewhat ambiguous because I don't know much about what you are selling or your online platform, but look to content marketing. If you can skillfully craft your pitch in an educational format, your audience will likely respond accordingly.

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What are some weak habits that young entrepreneurs often do not notice about themselves?

Here's what I've noticed, not only in myself, but in others:

1.) Not knowing their strengths and weaknesses and how they relate to their business. Play to your strengths. In the areas where you are weak, delegate or outsource.

2.) Don't give up. Perseverance will be your greatest asset.

3.) Have a clear mind. Learn how to meditate. 5-10 minutes of silence will do wonders.

4.) Learn to adapt and be flexible.

5.) Validate the business before going all in. Like another person who answered earlier, don't "play business" and get a website, business cards, etc. Bootstrap the business for as long as possible to find out if it is something people want and if it will be profitable.

Everyday is challenge, but you can't win if you don't get in the game.

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Justin is just plain "sharp." He's focused, dedicated, sincere, and ultimately competent because of those traits. It's an honor to have him as a friend and to do business with him.

Leo A. Geis Source: LinkedIn

Justin was a key player to drive the setup and success of the User Business Helpdesk both training the team in tools and processes and supporting training for end users.
He is really good to identify the training needs and developing clear, concise and easy to understand training and documentation.
His training helped to significantly reduce the number of support tickets related to tool functionality or how-to questions which allowed the team to focus on more critical technical issues in the content management environment.

private private Source: LinkedIn

Justin is hard-working, efficient and detail oriented. He is always willing to help those around him and is a pleasure to work with. He has a vast amount of knowledge and always makes himself available to teach others. Justin would be a great asset to any company he works for and any team he is a part of.

Randy Perkins Source: LinkedIn

Justin has been a valued partner in developing marketing and advertising strategies for our TV clients who also use our website. He has helped design effective ads of all sizes that get results. He is a good listener and quickly catches the vision for any type of campaign. Because of his skills in working with our sales and marketing departments, as well as website design and development, he understands client needs and how to match them up with great ideas that click with our prospective customers as well as current customers.

Dan Wilmot Source: LinkedIn

Justin is a master organizer and analyst. Where he sees a need, he steps in to fill it. Justin saw a need for an organization just for consultants, so he created one. I have seen Justin in action in providing customer-focused recommendations and I believe he is one of the best. I would recommend Justin to anyone looking for analysis combined with practical, actionable recommendations.

Brian Critchfield, MBA Source: LinkedIn

Justin is the go to guy who has the knowledge and understanding of web marketing and social media. His inovative and forwarding thinking always helped me exceed and meet my expectations.
Dana Drake

Dana Drake Source: LinkedIn

Justin is a creative person with a natural desire to learn and contribute. His leadership in creating TVCN has been awesome.

Justin Foster Source: LinkedIn

Justin is very easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Our interactions were timely and accurate. He is a consummate professional.

Kevin Bekker, MBA Source: LinkedIn

Justin has proven to be a fantastic leader. The Treasure Valley Consultant Network is comprised of a disparate group of consultants and he makes founding and managing is seem easy.

Josh Woodard Source: LinkedIn

I've worked with Justin on many levels, as a client when we put together the Website for Pinpoint Performance Solutions, as a TVC member, and as a business partner as we've gone after big projects.
In all these roles, Justin has been absolutely terrific. He brings a positive "can-do" attitude to the table and once there, his insight and knowledge seal the deal.
I think what impresses me most about Justin though is his leadership and follow-through skills. As the president of TVC, the Treasure Valley Consultant's Network, Justin has roped the business consultants in the valley into a network where we can all benefit from each other's expertise. That in itself is quite a feat since with the consulant's independent mentality, that can be like herding cats.
In short, Justin gets my full endorsement.

Aaron Day Source: LinkedIn

I've worked w/ Justin in varying capacities since 2002, first getting to know him when we both served on the board of directors for the local ASTD chapter. Regardless of the Justin's role, he takes a level-headed approach to obstacles and challenges, and he displays professionalism in all he does. Top that off with his initiative and willingness to "contribute to the cause," and Justin earns 'top drawer' status in my book.

Dan Bobinski Source: LinkedIn

Member since September 2014