The Top Floor

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Top Floor Podcast! Join your host, Roger Wilson, as he dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Baoli Zhao, founder and CEO of Sparkling. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone interested in business growth, leadership, and investment strategies. Discover why Baoli Zhao believes that the key to a successful business lies in the p...

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Jared Poniatowski who is the owner and founder of New Age Marketing in Charlotte, NC talks about his 10 year old award winning business.    New Age Marketing was named Charlotte's top marketing company in 2022 and has grown to 25 locations with 60 employees over the last decade.  Hear about Jared's successful journey and leadership insights... Early mentor...

In this episode of The Top Floor Podcast,  we hear from Tchernavia Montgomery who leads a non-profit healthcare business in Charlotte, NC. Hear about her journey and insights... -Life Changing influence at 14 for Tchernavia  -Food is an important part of fellowship!!  -Innovative habits created during the Pandemic continue today   -Most enjoyable parts of being a CEO -Tough Love Mentors   -Be comf...

In the final episode of Series 2, we meet Maryam Torshizi, the founder of DeepSearch. Maryam's enduring fascination with data and its management led her to realize the potential of AI tools in integrating and analyzing vast data banks, thereby providing compelling insights for her clients.  Despite the challenges she faced in establishing the company, including significant financial constraints, s...

JoePat Roop is the President and Founder of Belmont Capital Advisors.  He started this financial planning business during the Great Recession in 2009 with 2 people and has grown it over the last 15 years to almost 20 full-time employees.  In this episode, JoePat shares his thoughts on... Creating a "successful" business   Need for continuous skill development  Learnings over 15 years running and g...

In this episode of "The Top Floor Podcast," host Roger Wilson interviews David McCreadie, Managing Director & Founder of Swi-tch. David shares his insights on the immense value of having a strong team and cultivating a good culture within the business. He also reflects on the inspiration he draws from his parents and how it has shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Tune in for an enlightening co...

Josh's Journey, Passion, and Charm City Plans Josh shared his journey from initially viewing himself as a banker to an entrepreneur, driven by his passion and desire to inspire others. He encouraged young people to find their passions and to embrace various work experiences as opportunities for learning and self-discovery. Krista appreciated Josh's insights and highlighted the importance of failur...

Barbara, a developmental behavioral pediatrician, discussed her company's system that aims to enhance evidence-based care for children. The system, initiated two decades ago with her husband, involves patients completing questionnaires before and between visits, which then triggers in-visit decision support for doctors and offers specific education and resources for patients. The company, located...

Dive into the journey of Aman Singh, Founder and CEO of B4 Insuratech, as he shares his visionary leadership approach and the future of insurance technology.  In this Top Floor Podcast episode, Simon Lewis and Aman discuss his early career challenges in the Middle East, navigating job redundancies, and the resilience needed to rise in the corporate world. He credits mentors like Mr. Sourav Mishra...

Welcome to The Top Floor Podcast with Simon Lewis! In this episode, we dive into the remarkable leadership journey of Charl Badenhorst, CEO of Liwa Minor Foods and Beverages LLC. With over 25 years of experience in operations, strategic business growth, and development in the food and beverage industry, Charl brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion. Charl has played pivotal role...

In this episode of The Top Floor Podcast, we hear from Jeff Smith, a 50+  year veteran of the specialty music instrument business.  Jeff started a "niche" business selling/repairing flutes in 1991 and has grown that unique business organically and through acquisition for the last 30+ years.  Hear his insights on... Acquisition Strategies   Succession Planning   Value of mentors and trusted peers w...

Sharard launched and has lead Cyber World for the last 28 years, back from Web 1.0 and the launch of the internet to Web 3.0 today and the metaverse and AI. Sharard shared an intriguing journey including great advice on keys to success and to new entrepreneurs. Connect with Sharard on LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybergear/ We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if y...

Tuhin has build a very successful AI SEO business with offices in UAE, India and Australia. The company is growing rapidly and he sees the workforce doubling over the coming 12-18 months as he is part of the AI revolution. Connect with Tuhin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuhin-banik/ We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if you'd like more content like this :) Fro...

Prudhvi has successfully launched a logistics business in a crowded space. He is a serial entrepreneur with many new initiatives on the horizon. Find Prudhvi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prudhvipolavarapu/ We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if you'd like more content like this :) From The Top Floor Team #ceointerview #businessleadership #businessleaders #ceo #...

Welcome to another episode of the Top Floor Business Podcast! In this interview, we sit down with Mark Pennington, Managing Director of EPX Technical Services, to explore the journey of scaling up a successful business. Mark shares his insights and experiences on scaling a startup into a thriving business. Learn about the challenges faced and strategies employed to achieve sustainable growth. Gain...

Pir has a great story on how a boy from Pakistan educated himself across multiple countries and institutions before arriving in the UAE and bootstrapping his business to success. His big break came in COVID with a contract with the Dubai Police to 3D Print Personal Protective Equipment and it was during this period the Company went from strength to strength. Today Pir oversees one of the most succ...

Deana has a great story on how she learnt of the need for International companies to build brand awareness for their services in China and has built a successful business over the last 10 years. Deana relocated the HQ to Dubai, UAE during Covid and manages a workforce spread across the globe. Connect with Deana on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanagaoqiong/ We hope you enjoy this episode!...

OmniSynkAI is the only suite of tools on the market built for e-commerce businesses. Our cloud based software handles sales, CRM, HR, finance, order management, inventory and other operations for businesses of all sizes, in one place - 10x quicker with AI. Krista and Jordyn had a discussion about the challenges and future plans for Jordyn's startup, OmniSync AI. Jordyn shared that Mark Cuban was a...

In this fascinating interview, we’re speaking with Jeff Engle who sold his cybersecurity business, and now holds multiple roles including CEO of an investment business called Capital E, CEO of ArkAngel, a consulting business focused on national security and emerging technologies; and is Executive Chairman for Government Internal Defense at BlueVoyant. He is also the author of the award-winning boo...

Rachel Gilley started with Clarity-Global five years ago and has been appointed Chief Executive in the last six months. During that time, she worked closely with the founding director, building trust and a shared vision. Her watchword is communication—honest, open, and transparent communication. This is manifested not only in her answers but also in multiple practical measures that she has adopted...

Radical.  This is the word that comes immediately to mind when you listen to David Glennie.  His insights on AI are very insightful, but his twin beliefs about his privilege and his fallibility mark him out from the field.  They have also driven him to develop his business in a decidedly unique way. From establishing an independent union within his own company to donating 10% of profits to support...

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Mark Gregson left a well-paid job in the middle of Covid and started his first business Impact Working.  It certainly seems to suit his "pirate" nature but also brings a lot of additional stress.  In this interview, Mark opens up about working very anti-social hours in response to his imposter syndrome and how his values and his family make it all worthwhile. We hope you enjoy this episode! Give i...

In this podcast episode, Marisa Kamall and Priyanka Sengar discuss the challenges of gender bias in the workplace, sharing their personal experiences and observations. Priyanka highlights her journey as a CEO leading Women First Jobs. Her mission with the organization is to empower women in the workplace by creating opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. Priyanka emphasizes the...

Socially Responsibly - Community Invested Mecklenburg County Liquor Control Board is more than what most people think!! Yes, they need to sell liquor in Mecklenburg County lawfully but they also deal with many of the same issues as private businesses... Hiring, developing, and retaining quality people (please cut the piece of video where Keva debates the # of people in his org starting at 42:30) C...