Small Business Break-Through

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Sullivan, co-founder of Sullivan Global Consulting, to discuss her incredible journey from working at Intel and being a pro athlete to becoming an influential executive coach and consultant. Michelle shares her experiences in leadership development, corporate strategy, and working with tech startups. Gain insights into the importance of investing in your...

Join us in this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast as we explore the world of business development with Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM Consulting, Marketing, and Management. Discover how Kelly's firm aids small family-owned, service-based businesses in overcoming the challenges of business development through consulting, marketing, and project management. Learn the importance of time m...

In this episode, host Jason chats with Scott Marker, founder of All In Sales Consulting and MCA Squared. Scott, a two-time author and experienced sales consultant, shares his insights on the power of referral partners and developing a customer-centric go-to-market strategy. Learn about Scott's journey, the success keys of his franchise model, and valuable tips for navigating networking events, esp...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Rachael Mattice, founder of RM Creative Services. They discuss the challenges small businesses face in creating a brand and the importance of a holistic strategy in content creation and social media. Rachael shares insight into her journey, the inspiration behind starting her agency, and how she helps small businesse...

In this week's episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason Pond welcomes Logan Altman, Chief Impact Officer at Doing Good Works. The discussion centers around a unique business that leverages for-profit strategies to create social impact by supporting aging out foster youth. Logan shares his journey from brand marketing to making a difference in the lives of young adults through...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, we sit down with BJ O'Neal, the founder of Business Coach Mastery, who has dedicated his career to helping seasoned Christian men build six-figure business coaching practices. BJ shares invaluable insights into the importance of discipline, accountability, and strategic thinking for entrepreneurs. He also discusses his journey, including his partnersh...

In this episode of the Small Business podcast series, host Jason interviews Lewis Foreman, CEO of Eventys. The discussion delves into Eventys' role as a product design and launch company that specializes in developing consumer products and medical devices. Lewis shares the journey of founding Eventys, the challenges and successes of the business over 24 years, and the integrated approach they take...

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of influencer marketing with Matthew Himelstein , co-founder and CPTO of MOGL. Discover how MOGL excels in connecting brands with college athletes under the new NIL rules, facilitating impactful marketing campaigns through influencer partnerships. Matthew shares his journey from a college athlete...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough podcast, host Jason interviews John Karsant, founder and CEO of Level Up Leads. They discuss the significant challenge of prospecting for small business owners and how Level Up Leads assists businesses by managing sales development and appointment setting. John shares insights into his journey of starting the company in 2021, evolving the business...

In this episode of the Small Business podcast series, Jason interviews Gina Michnowicz, CEO and Chief Creative Officer at the Craftsman Agency. Gina discusses how her boutique agency focuses on storytelling and creating unique brand experiences. She shares her journey from management consulting to establishing her own agency, emphasizing creativity over data-centric approaches. Gina also offers in...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast series, host Jason interviews Chris Raulf, an international SEO expert from Boulder, Colorado, with close to 30 years of experience in the field. Chris shares his journey from Basel, Switzerland to founding Boulder SEO Marketing, discussing the evolution of SEO, the importance of a hyper-focused SEO strategy, and the role of high-quality content. He de...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews bestselling author and holistic business coach Raeanne Lacatena. Raeanne discusses the concept of holistic business coaching, which integrates both 'masculine' elements like strategy and KPIs with 'feminine' elements such as collaboration, empathy, and joy. She emphasizes the importance of seeing business owners as w...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast Breakthrough, we sit down with Kayla MacVean-Salaun, the founder and CEO of Clearly Creative, a social media marketing agency based in Florida. Kayla shares her journey from Guatemala to the U.S., the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture, and how her love for connection has driven her entrepreneurial success. Kayla emphasizes the importanc...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast Series, host Jason interviews Vikram Rajan, co-founder of VideoSocials. Vikram discusses the challenges small business owners face with video blogging, and how VideoSocials offers a supportive and engaging community to help overcome those challenges. The conversation covers how VideoSocials combines elements of networking groups and Toastmasters to cre...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, the host interviews Billy, the CEO and founder of SearchLogic, and his VP of Marketing, Brian. They discuss their company's evolution from a small business to an enterprise focused on driving traffic to websites through platforms like Google, Facebook, and YouTube. Billy shares his inspiration for founding the 13-year-old marketing agency...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Series, we talk to Lisa Canning, CEO and founder of SalesMaven, which helps small businesses under $5 million align their sales and marketing teams. Lisa shares her journey from starting her first business at 17, to its recognition as one of the top 100 small businesses in America. She discusses the challenges she faced, the services SalesMaven of...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Kendra Santiago, co-owner of SmithBates Marcomm Solutions. Kendra discusses the company's extensive history as a printing business, their evolution to incorporate digital marketing, and their comprehensive service offerings including graphic design, large-scale print production, fulfillment, promotional items, appare...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough podcast, host interviews Hillary Hartling, a brand and messaging strategist. Hillary shares insights from her extensive career, including her 16 years at Disney and her transition to entrepreneurship. She discusses the importance of brand clarity, the role of personal branding, and how AI is shaping the future of brand strategy. Hillary also share...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Casey Jacox, a coach, speaker, author, podcaster, and father. Casey shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He dives into the inspiration behind his book 'Win the Relationship, Not the Deal' and his podcast 'Quarterback Dadcast.' Casey discusses the importance of relationship...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, host Jason interviews Christine of Vistage Chair with 11 years of leadership and executive coaching experience. Christine discusses the role of Vistage in supporting CEOs, presidents, and owners of small to medium-sized businesses through peer advisory groups and one-on-one coaching. She shares how Vistage creates a trusted environment for leaders to...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we host John Fly, CTO of Firm Pilot, a rapidly growing company specializing in AI-powered marketing services for small businesses, specifically law firms. John discusses how Firm Pilot leverages cutting-edge AI technology to enhance content generation, SEO, and social media strategies, thus helping law firms attract more clients. He also...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Rion Willard, co-founder of Business of Architecture. They dive deep into the challenges and solutions faced by architecture business owners. Rion shares insights on overcoming business bottlenecks, the importance of delegation, and the critical need for business education in the architecture industry. They also disc...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we welcome Teddy  Heidt , founder of The Gauge Collective, a freelance-built agency alternative specializing in digital and social media marketing. Teddy discusses the inefficiencies of the traditional agency model and how his innovative freelance model creates highly effective and dynamic teams tailored for speed and impact. He shar...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we delve into brand strategy with Leslie Silverman, the owner and client whisperer at Hive 180. Leslie provides insights into the importance of a comprehensive brand strategy beyond just logos and websites. She explains the 'brand buzz' process and emphasizes the significance of personal branding in today's business world. Leslie also sha...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Series, host Jason interviews Zach Brick, CEO of Pulse Marketing Solutions. Zach discusses his journey from corporate sales to becoming a successful small business owner, focusing on the health and wellness niche, particularly med spas. He shares insights into time management, the importance of marketing, and the transformative impact of AI on dig...