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In this episode, Jon Bartos and Diane Rosenkrantz tackle one of the biggest questions holding future owners back: “How do I actually afford a business?” The answer might surprise you. From overlooked funding paths to creative financing strategies, they reveal options that go far beyond traditional loans—many of which could put business ownership within reach sooner than you think.  If you’ve been...

In this episode, Jon Bartos and Rebecca Thornton talk about the grit necessary to start a business from scratch – and the joy of getting to choose your pain points along the journey. From the thrill of betting on yourself to the freedom of working from anywhere – even international family trips – the level of choice in entrepreneurship changes everything. Stop taking a commission check. Start sign...

In this episode, Jon Bartos and Dave Rieth talk about the journey from starting an executive search side hustle while working at an extremely demanding sales position to creating a legacy of success in not one, but two thriving family businesses. Stop taking a commission check. Start signing the paychecks. Mentioned in this episode: To listen to Chris Rosenthal’s episode: https://www.buzzsprout.co...

In this episode, Jon interviews Chris Rosenthal, President of Square Set Metals Recruiting, LLC, on the transition from a career in financial sales to owning an executive search business.  According to Chris, "Nothing is better than being your own boss, working your butt off, and reaping the benefits as a result." Quotable moments: “A lot of the sales skills that I learned in my sales ca...