Business Journey Unlocked

Brian M. Taylor (Founder of Taylor Architecture & Design) reveals the strategic blueprint for successful mixed-use development and scaling a design-driven firm. In this episode, we move beyond blueprints to break down the critical intersection of architecture, real-estate economics, and complex entitlement processes. With 25+ years of design experience and an MBA in Technology & Finance, B...

Great events don’t happen by accident — they’re built with structure, timing, and operational discipline. This episode of Business Journey Unlocked features John Hanks of Make It Happen Events (Harrisburg, PA), a veteran event leader with 20+ years of experience delivering corporate, nonprofit, community, outdoor, and virtual events. John shares what it really takes to create events that feel effo...

Frank Scarso, CEO of Avanza Capital Holdings, details his journey from Wall Street to building a leading alternative lending platform. We discuss how Avanza uses AI underwriting and tech innovation to reshape access to growth capital for small businesses and deliver consistent returns for investors. Learn the biggest lessons from eight years of scaling, leadership, and building robust business sys...

A message that started in a classroom is now changing lives nationwide. In this premiere episode of Business Journey Unlocked, motivational/mental-health speaker, founder of I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, LLC, and author, Jordan Toma, reveals how "your struggle is your strength" transformed into a national movement resonating with students, parents, and educators. We explore the pivotal moments that...