The Top Floor

Krista and Bill discussed Regel Tech, an injectable gel for patients with degenerative disc disease, and its development, as well as Bill's leadership style and entrepreneurial ventures. Bill expressed his enthusiasm for startup culture and his enjoyment in working closely with doctors and patients to improve medical devices and procedures, particularly those that offer less invasive options. He s...

Sun Rock's Business Model and Time Management Strategies In this episode of Top Floor, Krista welcomed Claire Broido Johnson, Co-founder, Operating Advisor, and Board Member of Sun Rock. Claire explained her company's business model, which provides power purchase agreements for small and medium-sized businesses to install solar on their roofs, offering a fixed, lower rate than their utility provid...

We're fortunate today to speak with Gabe Chrismon, a West Point graduate who has had the entrepreneurial bug since third grade! Gabe is based in the Nashville area and is Co-Founder of My Home which fills a gap in the home service industry by providing a marketplace app to easily and digitally resolve home maintenance needs. The need for this type of business was identified through his first busin...

Interviewee Alex Holliman Managing Director Climbing Trees In this open and wide ranging interview Alex Holliman describes how in Covid he stepped back from the day to day running of Climbing Trees and took time to look at what was really important to it.  He's not looked back;  the business has grown, staff have flourished and the team have much more focus on what they are doing and why.  Through...

Join us for a revealing conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Polytrade, as we dive into the world of blockchain leadership. From his background as an aerospace engineer to his current role leading a thriving business, Piyush's journey offers valuable lessons in innovation and adaptation. In this exclusive interview, Piyush shares his fascination with blockchain and its potential to revolutionize...

Krista and Ian discussed the potential of expanding virtual tutoring services, particularly in response to the increasing importance of standardized testing in college admissions. Ian expressed his belief in the potential of artificial intelligence to supplement to enhance one-on-one approach, aiming to help students overcome their test-taking difficulties. Furthermore, Ian shared his experiences...

In this Top Floor podcast episode, entrepreneur Ryan Schachtner shares insights on overcoming challenges to create his journey: Ryan is an exciting and active CEO who runs multiple businesses, hosts a podcast, and overcame dyslexia to write an international Best Seller!! Through Success Beyond Gameday, Ryan and his partner Samantha Card have a unique approach to preparing athletes for life beyond...

In this Interview, we hear from Steve Vest of National Equipment Transportation Steve comes from a family that has roots in the trucking and logistics industry. He started this business 18 years ago because he wanted to serve the trucking community in a way that didn't involve driving a truck. Steve gives us an introspective look at the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. He also opens up abo...

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary entrepreneurial journey of Saad Ali, founder and CEO of Helium, now the largest marketing services company in Pakistan with significant reach across the UAE and GCC. Saad shares his unconventional path from being a stockbroker to pioneering in the marketing world, driven by serendipity and a challenge from an early client. Saad emphasizes the importa...

In this interview, we hear from Rusty Fulling of Fulling Management and Accounting. Rusty launched his company 24 years ago to help business owners focus on growing their businesses. Rusty provides us with some terrific insight on common mistakes that entrepreneurs make as well as some sage wisdom on how to manage the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.  For more information on Rusty and his...

In this interview, we hear from Nate Astle from The Financial Therapy Clinical Institute (FTCI). This is Nathan's third business and was recently launched to help individuals change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors around money. FTCI is a financial planning and financial therapy clinic specializing in money psychology. Nate shares some fantastic insights and advice on how we would benefit f...

In this interview, we hear from Tess Partridge who is Founder and CEO of At Home Ads and iStroll. iStroll is a franchise type model created to empower Moms who want to make money by establishing a fitness business that allows them to get a good workout while creating a network of other moms. iStroll also inspired Tess’s newest business – At Home Ads which was created to monetize private property f...

In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Umar, founder of Alchemative, a leader in technology solutions and e-commerce. Starting from his initial struggles, Umar discusses how pivotal challenges in 2016 led to significant breakthroughs, transforming his company into a leader in the e-commerce space. We'll delve into the evolution of Alchemative, how it nurtured multiple successfu...

Cat How Founder & Exec Creative Director How & How Studio "Your last piece of work should be your best" Cat and her husband Roger have brought a wealth of complementary experience to the creation of How & How Studio.  It's not surprising therefore that this interview is especially rich in both the breadth of issues covered but also the depth it goes into to. The values of the agency ar...

In this wide ranging interview Jenny Kitchen discusses how her innate values have helped her develop the business. Her empathy and kindness enabled her to join a founder led business and give it new energy and focus without damaging relationships. These values underpin her ability to focus on what's important - whether that's deciding what work to take on or setting non-negotiables in her private...

Scaling Up & Remote Work: Interview with Chris Roberts, MD of Shopify Analysis Systems Join us for a deep dive into e-commerce analytics with Chris Roberts. He is the new MD of Ascend, a pioneering business serving Shopify users. In this interview, Chris shares insights on scaling operations and navigating remote work challenges. Discover strategies, book recommendations, and more! Subscribe f...

This is a very open and honest interview about how stressful it can be to run a business and keep all the wheels turning. It also highlights the inner determination and drive that has helped Rav overcome challenges and his own doubts. His openness to learning shine through alongside the passion for developing his business We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if you'd like m...

Welcome back to another episode of The Top Floor podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Leech, the Managing Director of Fleet Evolution, a groundbreaking business at the forefront of electric vehicle lease solutions for employees. Join us as Andy shares his inspiring journey, from his personal health challenges that steered him into the electric vehicle domain, to his pioneering efforts...

Jack Rumbol is driven by a very powerful set of values.  His humancentric approach dictates how the company operates, what it advises clients and how people are recruited and managed in the company.  He invests a lot of time and effort to get the right people on the bus so that he can be proud of everything the company does. He is absolutely clear about what his non-negotiables and that enables hi...

In this remarkable interview Bernie Suresparan tells how he made a massive carreer change to take on first one care home and then several dozen to become the 17th largest care home provider in the country.  He explains how he has ambitions to grow the business even further and to share the benefits of growth with the whole staff team.  His mantra of family, honesty and respect ripples through the...

Discover the transformative power of sustainable packaging in our exclusive episode with Josie Morris, MD of Woolcool! Josie sheds light with our host Roger Wilson on Woolcool's groundbreaking approach to utilising wool, a natural fiber, in their eco-friendly food and Pharma packaging solutions.  Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the significance of company culture, and how Woolcool's family...

Alex Hamilton created Radiant Law in 2009 to challenge the legal industry in 2 ways:  firstly the time honoured business model of hourly charging and secondly reverse the tendency to make contracts more and more complex.  Alex's values have led him to turn down potential clients and his constant  striving for innovation and improvement has often been at odds with the need for the firm to systemise...

Discover the transformative power of sustainable packaging in our exclusive episode with Josie Morris, MD of Woolcool! Josie sheds light with our host Roger Wilson on Woolcool's groundbreaking approach to utilising wool, a natural fiber, in their eco-friendly food and Pharma packaging solutions. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the significance of company culture, and how Woolcool's family b...

"Stick to what your plan is, be humble, treat people well and they'll respect you" A really open discussion about the challenges of growing a business, juggling family life and sticking to your values.  In this interview Colin explores with Sumit Anand the difficulties and benefits of delegating and his recent discovery that "others in the organisation have great leadership skills".  Sumits values...