The Entrepreneur's Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, Zachary Bernard speaks with Ashley Brown and Brianna Watson, co-founders of Impressions Visionary Solutions. From the outset, Ashley and Brianna emphasize the importance of “building the system, not the service.” Rather than diving headfirst into client work, they recommend first mapping a clear, intentional client journey, from inquiry and on...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Rachel Phillips, founder and CEO of Fully Accountable. Rachel shares her journey from intern to CEO of one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing finance firms, serving over 600 clients and managing more than $7 billion in revenue. Together, they dive into why digital-first businesses—from e-commerce shops to SaaS prov...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Matthew Uber, founder and CEO of Spinwheel BDC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in sales development, business development, and management solutions.    Matthew shares his unconventional journey from high school dropout to sales leader, building remote sales teams before COVID made it mainstream, an...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Joey Price, President and CEO of Jumpstart HR, an award-winning HR consulting and technology analyst firm. With nearly two decades of HR experience, Joey has transformed from an HR assistant to a respected voice in the industry, authoring "The Power of HR" and delivering TEDx presentations. Joey shares his uni...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Robin Mee , founder and CEO of MeeDerby , the nation's leading executive search firm specializing in staffing, professional services, and workforce solutions. What You'll Learn: - Robin's 36-year journey in the staffing industry and how she's kept her "why" focused on putting people to work one job at a time -...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Scott Beebe, Founder of Business On Purpose, a company dedicated to liberating business owners from chaos through systems, processes, and purpose-driven strategies. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Scott shares his diverse background, from telemarketing to pharmaceutical sales to pastoral work and eventually founding Business On...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Ramy Khalil, CEO of Scimitar, a boutique management consulting firm dedicated to accelerating development timelines in the life science industry. Episode Highlights: [00:01:30] Ramy explains the breadth of the life science industry, covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices. [00:03:00] A persona...

In this episode, we dive into the world of business growth and human-centered leadership with Charlie Saffro, President and founder of CS Recruiting. With over a decade of experience in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain industries, Charlie shares her journey from marketing professional to influential recruiter. She discusses her unique philosophy that 'business is personal,' the chal...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, we dive deep into the evolution and impact of agile methodologies and Scrum with Jeff Sutherland, one of Scrum's original creators.  Jeff shares insights from his diverse career, spanning from military service to revolutionizing software development to his current ventures in healthcare and AI. He discusses the integral role of Scrum in organi...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, host Zachary Bernard welcomes Christopher Stauffer, CEO of Stauffer, a software consulting firm that’s been transforming the digital landscape for over two decades.  Chris shares his journey from launching Deloitte's first client website at 22 to leading successful campaigns for SpaceX, Billboard, and universities, earning prestigious awards like the...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zach interviews Scott Roy, CEO and founder of the global sales consulting firm Whitten & Roy Partnership. Scott shares insights from his 47-year career in sales, from his beginnings as a door-to-door book salesman to co-founding Family Heritage Life Insurance Company.  Scott discusses his approach to 'decision intelligence selling,' a...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, host Zachary dives into the world of effective leadership with Michael Brainard, CEO and founder of Brainard Strategy. Michael shares his journey from aspiring athlete to expert in industrial and organizational psychology. He discusses his groundbreaking work on the 'bias trifecta,' the crucial role of self-awareness, and the importance of mit...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, host Zachary Bernard welcomes Beybin Esen, COO at Kimola. Beybin shares her extensive background in strategy and consumer insights, alongside her journey at Kimola from its inception to its growth as an AI-based customer feedback analysis platform. The discussion dives into Kimola's unique approach to analyzing textual data from various source...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, Zachary Bernard speaks with Joel Quintela, founder and CEO of Quintela Group, a company revolutionizing HR technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Joel shares insights from his 25 years of experience in HR assessment technology and his unique background in computer system engineering and business psychology. He discusses his journey fro...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard dives into the marketing strategies and career insights of Michal Habdank-Kolaczkowski, founder of RallyCall Get-to-Marketing, a brand development consultancy. Michal shares his experiences in crafting compelling narratives and strategic brand positioning that have helped companies raise over $650 million in venture capital...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, host Zachary Bernard is joined by Stephanie Pliha, founder of Tribe Agency, a consulting firm specializing in innovative companies, medtech startups, and midsize companies. With over 25 years of experience in the medtech space, Stephanie shares her journey from a corporate career to founding Tribe Agency. They discuss the importance of strateg...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, we dive into the mind of Olly Rosewell, founder of Comb and a pioneer in the B2B outbound outreach space, particularly known for his expertise in cold emailing. Olly shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from high-ticket sales roles to building and successfully exiting Response AI, a SaaS platform that enabled companies to send personali...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, we speak with Ryan Stoltzfus, founder of the Job Hackers Network. Ryan shares his journey from a human resources background to becoming an entrepreneur focused on helping tech leaders uncover their true market value and advance their careers. We dive into the importance of personal branding, the process of identifying and harnessing one's stre...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Lock Book Podcast, Zach sits down with Alex Makowski, founder of Infinite Bookings, to explore the art of turning cold emails into tangible business opportunities. Alex shares his journey from starting as an SDR at a creative agency to founding a successful lead generation agency. The discussion dives into strategies driving B2B growth, the importance of a soli...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Blake Grewal, owner of Legal IQ, to discuss his journey from ultra-marathon runner to entrepreneur. Grewal shares his insights on how customer experiences can act as powerful levers for business growth and sustainability. He emphasizes the importance of retaining customers through exceptional client interactions and the pitfall...

In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Frank Cid, General Partner at 28 Ventures, to discuss his extensive career in helping early-stage startups achieve successful exits. Frank shares his journey from a blue-collar background to becoming a notable figure in venture capital. The conversation covers key aspects of investing in high-potential compa...