Business on the Run

Running a successful business takes more than hardworking employees it takes the right people, clear expectations, and strong leadership. In this episode, we sit down with HR consultant Tori Forsberg of 922 Solutions to discuss how small businesses can reduce employee turnover, improve performance, and build stronger teams. Tori shares common HR mistakes, the importance of hiring the right people,...

What does it take to rebuild a business, restore trust, and find purpose after hitting rock bottom? Ricky and Lisa Cruz of Cruz-N-Carz return to Business on the Run for an honest conversation about addiction recovery, second chances, and the challenges of rebuilding a successful business. From jail and rehab to repairing relationships and earning back community trust, they share the realities of s...

Chronic pain can feel like a full-time job, especially when nothing seems to provide lasting relief. In this episode, we sit down with Karen Oaks, owner of Tranquil Oaks, to explore John Barnes Myofascial Release and how it can help people dealing with migraines, back pain, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel symptoms, scar tissue, and more. Karen breaks down fascia in simple terms, explains why this g...

What does it really take to grow a local business and become a name your community trusts? Mark sits down with Nancy, known as the “Marketing Mom” for SSB Roofing, to talk about the real-world strategies behind growing a family-owned roofing company in Texas. Nancy shares how SSB Roofing builds its reputation through community involvement, local networking, jobsite presence, customer relationships...

A $15,000 dealership repair estimate can leave anyone feeling stuck. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Baker of Route 23 Mobile Garage to talk about building an automotive repair business around honesty, transparency, and trust . Josh shares his journey into mobile automotive repair, rebuilding after a previous business didn’t survive COVID, and investing in hands on training to master modern...

In this episode of Business on the Run, I sit down with Jen Johnson, owner of Southern Spears Surf Shop in Galveston, Texas, for a refreshingly candid conversation about what it's REALLY like to own and operate a small business. After 20 years as an elementary art teacher, Jen left education, eventually moved toward the Texas coast, and found herself staring at an opportunity she never expect...

What is really happening in the Houston real estate market, and what should buyers and sellers be paying attention to right now? In this episode of Business on the Run, I sit down with Brittany Burns, owner of NovaGen Realty Group, to talk about real estate, entrepreneurship, pricing homes, building trust with clients, growing a team, and navigating a market that has become much harder to predict....

In this episode of Business on the Run, I sit down with Valerie Maher from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to break down the programs and resources available to entrepreneurs and established business owners. We dig into the SBA's "Four C's": COUNSELING — Free one-on-one mentoring, business advising, workshops, and training through SCORE, Small Business Development...

Business on the Run is back with an episode every small business owner needs to hear! Host Mark Andersen sits down with Melissa and Joe DeFlora to talk about the power of networking, Facebook groups, social media, community relationships, local advertising, AI, and what it really takes to grow a successful small business. Connect with The Deflora's 🔽🔽🔽 Facebook: @mdeflora Instagram: @mdefl...

On this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with Kristy Nair of I Am Lotus Consulting to talk about small business marketing, social media, networking, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of running a business by yourself. Kristy shares her journey from earning a degree in criminal justice to building a business focused on helping small businesses with social media, websites,...

On this episode of Business on the Run with Mark Andersen, Mark sits down with Brant Mills, communications strategist, content professional, and creator of Pearland Stories, to talk about how small businesses can make smarter decisions about social media, SEO, content marketing, AI, and their overall digital presence. Brant shares his experience working in communications, content strategy, video,...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Joshua Van Bramer, co-founder of BetterFlow AI, to discuss how artificial intelligence and custom software are changing the way entrepreneurs operate. From automating repetitive tasks to building software around your business instead of forcing your business to fit someone else's software, Josh shares practical insights...

Welcome back to Business on the Run! In this episode, Mark Andersen sits down with Will Kruer, founder of People First HR, to talk about hiring, leadership, company culture, recruiting, and the biggest HR mistakes business owners make. Will shares his unconventional career journey from finance to recruiting, why company culture is more than just words on a wall, how to build stronger teams, and pr...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with former Pearland, Texas Mayor Kevin Cole to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, real estate development, public service, faith, and the lessons learned from building nearly 10,000 residential lots across the Houston area. Kevin shares how he survived the devastating 2008 housing crash while many developers went bankrupt, ex...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Anderson sits down with Natalie Pica, Partner at RHP Wealth Management (Royal Harbor Partners), to discuss generational wealth, financial planning, investing, entrepreneurship, and the biggest money mistakes people make. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from becoming a young single mother to helping families and business owners create financial...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Deborah Marie Wedemeyer, owner of Testarossa Motors, to discuss her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Growing up fixing cars in New Orleans, Deborah turned determination into a thriving independent dealership in League City, Texas. She shares how she built her business from the ground up, adapted through changing markets,...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Lisa Martinez Heitman, founder of Little By Little Solutions, to discuss entrepreneurship, accounting, compliance, business growth, and building a successful team. Lisa shares her incredible journey from childhood entrepreneur to running a rapidly growing accounting and business consulting firm. The conversation dives into c...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Dylan Lirette, founder and owner of Space City Cow, one of Houston's fastest-growing artisan ice cream brands. From battling serious health challenges and multiple surgeries to expanding Space City Cow across the Houston area, Dylan's story is a powerful reminder that success comes from persistence, purpose, and a co...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Alfonzo Munoz, owner of Sirius Plumbing LLC, to discuss the journey from working a corporate job to building a thriving plumbing business serving the Houston area. Alfonzo shares how he got started in the plumbing industry, the challenges of transitioning from technician to business owner, and the lessons he learned about ca...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Jason Johnson, founder of On the Go Chiropractic, to talk about entrepreneurship, mobile chiropractic care, natural healing, nutrition, social media marketing, and building a business from the ground up. Jason shares the incredible story of how a simple favor for a neighbor turned into a mobile chiropractic business serving...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with Amy Garza, Executive Director of the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation, to discuss how community partnerships, fundraising, scholarships, and career programs are helping students across Dickinson succeed. Amy shares the incredible story behind the foundation’s record-breaking gala that raised $287,000, the growth of Career &...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and business strategist Ryan Herpin to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, business exits, discipline, and what it truly takes to build a scalable company. Ryan shares his journey from becoming a master welder at 21 years old to helping scale businesses and contributing to a company exit value...

What does it take to lead a nonprofit, restore thousands of acres of protected land, and still train for marathons and Ironman races? In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Tim Pylate, Executive Director of Armand Bayou Nature Center, to discuss nonprofit leadership, international humanitarian work, conservation, endurance sports, and personal growth. Tim shares...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Lisa Cruz, co-owner of Cruz N Cars, to talk about what it really takes to grow a small business. Lisa shares her journey from early hustle to building a thriving automotive business alongside her husband, Ricky Cruz. From marketing and branding to scaling operations, expanding locations, and navigating the realities of time,...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with business coach Michael Rager to break down why most small businesses fail—and how to fix it using data, KPIs, and smarter decision-making. How one business increased revenue by 15% while reducing incoming leads—and later sold for $25M. Whether you're doing $100K or $10M+ in revenue, this episode will help you:- Understand you...