Small 2 Scaled - From Vision to Venture

In this episode we explore creativity and its place in business growth with the co-founder of Laetro, Dave Zaboski. Dave is known as the Freedom Fighter for Creators - what a title!! It’s in this spirit that he developed a resource for brands to access high quality creative in ways they haven’t yet been able to tap into. Dave shares his back story on how he rose from Art Center student to a sought after animator at Disney, Warner Brothers and Sony. You’ll hear about his mentors and...

Today’s guest is Ayim Darkeh, an ER physician, wellness expert, leadership coach and transformation expert. He’s not only an ER doc in Brooklyn, he’s the founder and CEO of “Healthy with Dr. D”, a health and wellness initiative that empowers people to move away from disease management and reclaim their physical and psychological fitness. Another hat he wears is as CEO and founder of The Life and Leadership Lab, where he guides professionals through the process of reimagining success and fulfi...

Can a hospitality mindset make you rich? In this episode with Andy McNeill we’ll explore a key to building brand equity: service and hospitality. Making each customer feel special not only fuels the soul but gives life and longevity to the business. Go the extra mile. Think about having a mindset of service to enhance your work and to have great life experiences. Takeaways this Episode:Why does hospitality matter?Learn how to apply “emotional deposits” to your brand’s experienceWhat are...

Did you know that the business of human trafficking in the San Diego area alone generates $810Million annually for the area's underground economy - second only to the drug trade? There are thousands of known victims each year, and the majority of these victims are caught up on our legal system being blamed for the crimes they were forced into. Not only were their lives ruined by their captors, but they are marred with criminal records that prevent them from living the life they deserve as hum...

Have you ever watched a keynote speaker and thought to yourself.. "I can do this"!! What does it take to make public speaking a lucrative career? In this episode we talk with Thom Singer, a Certified Public Speaker (CSP), who established and scaled his keynote speaking business back in 2009. He's spoken to over 1,000 audiences as a Keynote, TEDx speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. He is the essence of what we call this scaling your public speaking career. And the extra fun part... ...

This show highlights an author who has successfully published best-sellers in both non-fiction and fiction writing. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Daniel Chidiac shares how he managed to come out of obscurity to sell millions of copies of his first book, Who Says You Can’t? You Do. And what inspired him to change course for his second book by self-publishing a reflective novel with a romantic storyline called The Modern Breakup.If you’ve ever dreamed about becoming an author, and making a...

How does a kid mowing lawns build a $20M a year business connecting physical lawns with an on-demand digital app? In today’s episode we talk about entrepreneurialism, marketing and bootstrapping a business from zero revenue to profitability and exit. Our guest is Bryan Clayton, the CEO and cofounder of GreenPal, the mobile app that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 300,000 active user...

“SHE’S RELENTLESS - FROM HOMELESS TO INC 5000 ENTREPRENEUR” WITH NATASHA MILLER – INC 5000 ENTREPRENEUR, SPEAKER, AUTHORIn this episode you’ll first hear Natasha’s backstory. This part of her journey starts at age sixteen when, fearing for her life, she was abandoned by her family and living in a homeless shelter. A passionate and talented musician, she gained mentors who supported her. Coupled with unyielding optimism and a love of learning, she eventually becomes the CEO of a mul...

In this episode we discuss what it takes to sell your business with Andy Cabasso who, after just three years of ownership, successfully sold his digital marketing company in a seven-figure deal. Listen to learn about these three essentials you need to prepare your business for a sale: Productizing your workflowSOP – Standard Operating Procedures – every step has to have specific deliverables. Recurring Revenue What’s your company worth? At the end of the day, the answer is...

How does a lawyer start their own law firm? In this episode, I talk with Ashley Andrews, who runs her own successful Family Law practice in Southern California. She shares how she broke out of the massive law firm mold and created her own firm. Ashley is a sophisticated, highly ethical, and tenacious lawyer who built a team to focus on her clients and their very personal and sensitive family legal issues. She’s top dog in the area of divorce, child custody, property division, paternity ...

FinTech is HUGE and growing stronger every year. This episode explores what it takes to get a Financial Technology platform off the ground. Our guest today is Lori Shao. She is the Founder of Finli.com, a tech platform that helps solopreneurs and small businesses get paid - for free. Lori tells us her reason for leaving behind a 17-year lucrative investment banking job at JP Morgan to become an entrepreneur herself. As a parent and provider, leaving the familiar was risky, but she ...

In this episode, ex-banker Gene Valdez reveals critical information about getting your business financed and how to use financial institutions to your business’s advantage. Gene has worked with hundreds of businesses and started a few of his own. He knows the financials around launching a new enterprise and scaling an established brand. Listen as he points out common limiting factors. Existing businesses – beware of complacency!Other tips include:How to qualify your business for a loanWh...

In this episode, we get insights from David Finberg, founder of peak digital and a specialist in “SEO” – a.k.a. search engine optimization. You’ll want to listen if you care to know how to get your business seen on the first page of a Google search. The competition online is fierce, and every business needs organic search to work for them. You may never want to do this yourself, but you still need to have an awareness of the strategy and what questions to ask your digital/SEO provider.Why lis...

In this episode, you will hear from Marton Medina, CEO of iThink Business Academy. He’s coached hundreds of business owners on how to think and thrive as a business owner. He shares with us how your potential for greatness all starts with your choices. That’s the TIME CRUX. This episode will make you think about how you want to spend your time today, tomorrow, and every day. Because the root of most of our problems is in plain sight. It’s deciding what to spend your time on. What ...

Can doctors still earn $15k A Day? Listen to this episode as I chat with Dr. Debra Muth, the founder of “$15K A Day Doc” and owner of Serenity Health Care Center – a thriving functional medical practice. She shares her expertise on how to create systems to scale an integrative medical practice. You will love her energy and how she juggles caring for others while running a profitable business. Over the last 20 years, she’s built it while flying, and now shares with us how to avoid the pitfalls...

In this episode we learn how to use Facebook to grow your business with Bob Regnerus, a sought-after expert in the area of Facebook Advertising and Deep Funnel Marketing. “Coach Bob” has helped hundreds of businesses run Facebook ads to scale. Bob has authored five books including the 4th Edition of the Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising. Bob is also the co-founder of Feedstories, a video sales and marketing agency that helps brands tell their story.This episode ex...

This episode explores what it is like to become a franchisee. Our guest, Jennifer Burgh, shares with us how to start, manage, scale and even sell your franchise business. As the owner of Fresh Coat Painters Monrovia, she answers all of those questions that you've always wanted to know about fast-tracking your entrepreneurship with an established brand,You’ll learn:- How to find the perfect franchise fit- What it costs to buy a fr...

You’ve heard the proverb; “necessity is the mother of invention”. In this episode, we meet Julie Farrell, Founder of tech startup PlanHero.com. She took that well-known phrase and put it into action. With a degree in mechanical engineering, a work history that includes weighing jets for McDonnel-Douglas, building missile launchers, industrial lasers, and managing a team of 50 engineers, Julie Farrell’s mind is wired to solve for the equation. She shares with us:Why you need to gut check...

“Every Life a Legacy! Every Small Business a School!” – Michael E. GerberAfter reading his New York Times bestseller “The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What To Do About It”, I knew Michael E. Gerber had to be on my show! There’s a reason why his book has been read by millions worldwide, published in 30 languages and is required reading for over 100 universities and business schools. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who has either started their own business...

It is an honor to present this episode with guest Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Business Network International. This episode speaks to the heart of the show and is guaranteed to spark ideas, motivate, and drive you closer to achieving your multi-million-dollar venture. It’s not every day that I get to tap into the mind of someone Forbes and CNN call “The Father of Modern Networking”. Recognized as a leader, Ivan is frequently asked to share his wisdom a...

This episode reveals the secrets to develop a $150K+/ job design business and attain a 42,000 Instagram following. Listen to Tineke's unique origin story as she walked away from a Pre-IPO Google offer to pursue her passion project, interior design. In the last 20 years, her business has grown exponentially. She is now an award-winning, six-time San Francisco Decorator Showcase designer, she's regularly featured in design publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, Dwel...

This episode is a brief, casual conversation between two friends that sheds an abundance of insight on how you can scale your real estate business or any endeavor, really. Listen in with Bonnie Heatzig, Florida's Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Specialist, with nearly $1 Billion Dollars in Sales. I promise you, Bonnie's infectious enthusiasm will rub off! She will also tell you why she walked away from a flourishing legal career to fulfill her dream job selling Luxury Real Estate.Any realtor who wan...

This is a DIVE RIGHT IN conversation you don't want to miss!! To be a formidable player in the estimated $2 billion global coaching industry you need to embrace your why, build your brand, consistently promote your message, and deliver value to your clients. In this episode, Sara Schulting Kranz tells her harsh trauma origin stories, along with some lighter stories that arose from our time on the Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon trail. Sara shares the formula that helped her escalate her c...

In this episode, we hear the story behind Kathi Sharpe-Ross's powerful new book - RE:INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Kathi is the founder of THE SHARPE ALLIANCE and has been helping businesses Reinvent what they do and how they grow in this ever-changing economy. She has made a living out of shaping and advising global corporations across a multitude of industries on how to forge their path and evolve through strategic and practical business initiatives. Listen to this episo...

In this episode, we talk with Mike Adray, Executive and Franchise owner of BNI, the world’s largest networking group with over 10,000 chapters in 72 countries and 275,000 members. His GPS is set on adhering to a value system that includes fostering a spirit of collaboration and trustworthiness as a means to scale your business. Mike will share his strategy that starts with a givers mindset and rewards entrepreneurs who help their fellow business owners. They don’t teach this in school p...

In this episode, we talk with James Hanrahan, co-founder of RHW Capital Management Group. He shares his story of how working for the Southland Corporation in his early 20's, overseeing 7-11 franchise stores led to extreme entrepreneurism. While at Southland, he worked alongside mostly immigrant franchise owners who taught him about courage and gave inspiration to pursue the American dream of being his own boss. If you thought it impossible to turn a $9,000 investment into millions, you ...