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Samantha Schwartz is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of THE PLAIDAGENCY, an award-winning full-service marketing agency. PLAID provides strategic consulting, brand development and/or optimization, marketing plan build/oversight, cross-channel management, digital strategy, tactical project implementation, multi-channel content creation – everything marketing soup to nuts.   Because of he...

Kenny was born and raised in Lafayette, IN, graduated from Purdue and went on to achieve both his CFA and Graduate degree from the University of Chicago.   Before Titan Investments, Kenny spent most of his career in investment management in Chicago, IL.  Kenny is now the owner of Titan Investments in Indianapolis, IN.     You can find more information about Kenny and Titan Investments at http://ti...

Most small businesses waste a ton of money on marketing that never moves the needle, leaving business owners feeling stressed, strapped, and discouraged. Joe Garrison is the owner of Moonflower Marketing in Indianapolis, where he helps small businesses and nonprofits create powerful brand messaging that helps them reach more people, make more money, and create more impact. You can learn more about...

With the first 30 episodes of the podcast recorded, I have a conversation with Robin Green about what I have learned so far. Whether you are an aspiring business owner, a new business owner or have owned your business for some time, the conversations I have had serve as a reminder that there are fundamentals to being successful. 

Rosemily Geyer is a business owner working on building a sustainable business while raising three daughters who are busy with sports and school activities.  She was a CPA with EY and discovered that she really wanted to build a business. As her business has grown she has discovered her real passion is growing her team.  You can find information about Rosemily on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Jeff Donovan  the managing partner of Donovan CPAs and he believes he is successful because of his people. To learn more about his business you can visit www.cpadonovan.com , or go to his office. They have two office locations, one in Avon at 5151 E US Highway 36 and one in Indy at 9292 N Meridian St. You could also call the number is 317-745-6411. To learn more about Jeff you can go to linkedin h...

As a graduate of the University of Wyoming, Tommy taught music in public, private, and charter schools between 1995 and 2009. In 2010, he led the startup of Paramount Schools of Excellence and is now the CEO of the organization, serving more than 250 employees and 2100 students in the state of Indiana.  In 2019,  Tommy co-published a book for new school leaders called, Lead From the Start. Tommy i...

The 'OnGuardMan' has 40 years of experience implementing security systems (Intrusion and Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance, Access Control, Monitoring, etc). He began his career working for his father's company, Hoosier Alarm, while attending Lawrence Central High School, Indpls. IN, in 1983. He served in the US Navy along with several local alarm companies prior to joining Guardian in 1999. Career...

Ron has built grown and exited two companies. His bio is extensive. Here is a brief summary "An enthusiastic servant leader with executive-level experience in motivating teams, applying technology and innovation, untangling problems, empowering entrepreneurship, and encouraging mentoring, I seek opportunities to invest in teams looking for a thoughtful time contributor to their leadership efforts...

Gary is a third generation business owner who has learned some lessons. Change before you have to.  Gary Thomas pivoting a typewriter business into a leading IT services business and it wasn’t with out pressure packed situations of working with family, clients that didn’t know what Managed IT was, and the ever-present threats related to cyber security.  Gary, and his brother Michael, both guide Le...

Zack Conner is one of the co-owners of Conner Insurance. An Indianapolis based, 3rd generation, family-owned insurance firm. They have 3 departments: Commercial Health Benefits, Commercial Property & Liability, and Personal Lines. Essentially making them a one-stop-shop. Zack likes to describe Conner Insurance as an “Entrepreneurial minded insurance company”. Zack has two children, Vancouver (...

In a business climate that hasn't been very rewarding to smaller companies, Adam has been able to carve out a niche in the performance marketing space for his agency through the building of strong and fruitful relationships. He was at the helm of Grey Matter Marketing for 4 years before branching out and starting a high-performance marketing company - The Hayes Group - in 2003. With a focus on dem...

Meet Shane Araujo, President and Co-Founder, 3BG. As a lifelong salesperson, Shane has seen a lot. As a business owner, Shane has taken a small traditional family-owned business and rebuilt it as a fast-growing tech-enabled sales engine. You can learn more about Shane from his linkedin profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanearaujo/   You can learn more about 3BG at their website https://www.3bgs...

Bob Paden is The Growth Coach of North Indianapolis.  Bob collaborates with people-focused business owners who are willing to commit  dedicating time and focus on their business to create a clear, personalized strategy that provides direction and momentum to achieve their unique goals.  Bob is a self-described blocking and tackling coach, working on fundamentals with an owner and their leadership...

Listen as Andrew Elsener talks about the passion that has grown Spot from two guys sitting at card tables to more than 700 employees. Lasting relationships are built on the ability to deliver. At Spot, their passionate and dedicated team never stops working for you. Today we are talking to Spot Co-founder Andrew Elsener about how every carrier, shipper, load, and person matters. And how Spot sweat...

Founder Glenn Foy started Best Equipment and Welding in his 800 square foot garage in 1983 as a one-man crew servicing dock equipment. Best Equipment and Welding now operates from a 21,000 square foot headquarters in Indianapolis.  Andrew and Celia Yeo purchased  BEW  in 2016.  Andrew’s broad business background brings custom fabrication, finance, and purchasing expertise to BEW from large and sma...

Keith is a certified Mentor with SCORE Indianapolis. SCORE Indianapolis provides free business mentoring from experienced advisors and free workshops.  The expertise SCORE provides helps entrepreneurs like you succeed, from startups to existing businesses looking to grow. You can find information about SCORE at https://www.score.org/indianapolis You can find information about Keith at https://www....

From being a captain of a Super Bowl Championship team to being a CEO and Franchisor of a restaurant brand, I know firsthand the demands of being a leader. I excel at breaking things down to a common denominator and then helping entrepreneurs build a practical foundation for their business, determine what KPIs should be tracked and measured, and lastly how to drive predictable sales inside of thei...

Scott Grotjan is the President and CEO of Silverback. Scott provides a wide range of cost reduction and profit improvement solutions. He uses proven methodologies and effective strategies such as strategic sourcing, process optimization, M&A integration, and change management. He’s had extensive experience implementing cost reduction recommendations for clients with multi-location entities and...

David Heffner was a plumber for over 30 years before retiring in May 2022. He began his own plumbing company (Heffner Plumbing) in 2001. Most worked most of his 20 years by himself but briefly had employees. He readily admits some mistakes he made and regrets not including his wife in more of the business decisions. The good news is that he was able to start, grow and exit his business profitably....

Whatever your role in a business at some point there has to be revenue. Bill Caskey has been a sales trainer and coach in Indianapolis for a long time. Matt Nettleton has been a sales trainer and coach in Indianapolis for almost as long. This episode is a conversation about fundamentals we both see in the marketplace today. You can find Bill at https://advancedsellingpodcast.com/ or https://billca...

She has been a gadfly in Indy, an Ex-insurance person, an Ex-social media person and now The Lasagna Lady of Indianapolis. Meet Stephanie Daily. To find more information use these links. https://sendafriendlasagna.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sendafriendlasagna https://www.instagram.com/sendafriendlasagna/ https://twitter.com/sendafriendlas1

He’s a USA TODAY columnist and the author of ten books, six of which were featured in a nationwide launch at Barnes & Nobles stores in January of 2015. He is the host of the popular radio show and podcast The Pete the Planner Show. Pete has appeared regularly on CNN Headline News, Fox News, Fox Business as well as numerous nationally syndicated radio programs. In addition to his work educating...

Since 2006, IT360 has been at the forefront of delivering customized business computer and technology services that perfectly align with each client's unique requirements. Through a wide variety of services, we’ve helped companies stay ahead of technology advancements, boost productivity, and minimize costly downtime. Today, every member of the IT360 team brings a unique set of skills and experien...

Gayle and her husband Chuck own Ross Business Systems. They work with business owners, successful professionals, and families to eliminate the guesswork with the finances and build a comprehensive financial and life plan. Statistics indicate that nearly 80% of small business owners’ net worth is directly tied to their business. The despairing news is that only about 20% of businesses actually sell...