AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Josh Linkner , Author & Speaker, to discuss how the pandemic grounded him as a speaker - but did it change his life forever?  Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He's an internationally recognized expert on innovation and is the author of four bo...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Stephan Aarstol , Founder of Tower Paddle Boards , on if he had to do it all over again, would he have gone on Shark Tank? With over two decades of Internet experience at the executive level, Stephan is an Internet industry veteran. He has founded a number of ventures including the No Middleman Project , Tower Electric Bikes , Tower Paddle Boards, the Tower B...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Josh Nickell , VP of the American Rental Association (ARA) , on the biggest challenges ahead for businesses in the equipment rental industry.  Josh is a rental industry specialist focused on helping businesses get more out of less. Businesses, like rental, face new challenges and increased complexity and have the potential to reshape our economy. Josh grew up...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Michael Caito , owner and CEO of Management Action Programs (MAP) , to discuss what MAP is, how it works, and how it compares to EOS or Scaling Up.  Michael's entrepreneurial roots date back to the early 1990s when he and two partners launched Restaurants on the Run with a mere $6,000. Michael spent the next 20 years building that business. When the company s...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jimmy Walicek , Co-Founder and COO of CLUBWAKA , on his journey managing CLUBWAKA pre, during, and post-pandemic.  Jimmy is the Co-Founder and COO (Chief Opportunity Officer) of CLUBWAKA, a company that offers sports leagues, social activities, and events for adults over 21 with the mission of fostering lifelong friendships. With over 25 years of experience i...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Stas Balanevsky on the life of a Certified EOS Implementer - the lows highs, and challenges. Stas is an entrepreneur with more than 35 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and business management. He has worked in a wide range of industries including medical devices, sporting goods, digital media, retail and e-commerce, and internati...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Peter Schwartz , Vistage Chair and CEO Coach, on what he means when he talks about helping leaders develop their inner and outer game. Peter has over 30 years of experience taking early-stage concepts and companies to maturity. He has been a Chair with Vistage Worldwide since 2005. In 2013, Peter was named Best Practice Chair for the Washington DC/Baltimore m...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Patrick Donohue , founder of Hill Capital Corporation , about his book, Breakout Valuation , and his key lessons for entrepreneurs. Patrick is an entrepreneur and valuation expert who got his start with a lemonade stand at age four and bought shares of Coca-Cola at age ten. As an investor, stock analyst, and advisor to numerous entrepreneurial ventures, he of...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Eric Rozenberg , acquisition entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and two times Amazon bestselling author, on how he's thinking about his search to acquire his next company and how he is going to finance it.  Eric Rozenberg has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow and manage their business better. His purpose is to inspire people with integrity and honesty, he...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jenny Feterovich , Executive Producer at Arcadius Productions Inc . about her favorite stories and lessons learned from her TV Show, Start Up . Partners Gary Bredow and Jenny Feterovich are responsible for producing the critically acclaimed and Emmy nominated PBS series "Start Up" and "A Craftsman's Legacy", internationally distributed documentaries "High Tec...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve , on assessing political and reputational risks — and what those can do to businesses that don't take them seriously.  Jeff is the founder and CEO of Delve, Washington's preeminent competitive intelligence and risk advisory firm. Delve helps heavily regulated and highly scrutinized sectors − including energy and utilit...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Josh Sweeney, President of FounderScale, on bleeding-edge strategies and tactics for scaling a B2B business.  Josh Sweeney is a seasoned entrepreneur, whose relentless drive has given him the platform to build big ideas and even bigger companies.  One of his successes, Atcore Systems, was acquired in 2016 by a leading partner in the CRM industry.  Experiencin...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews George Peichel , CFO of Pure Prairie Farms , on the new food processing plant he is building and his journey to get there. A Minnesota native, George is an experienced professional with over 30 years of financial experience in building high-growth businesses in the meat and agribusiness industries. Prior to joining Pure Prairie Farms, George served as Chief E...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Angela Kalemis , a Certified EOS Implementer and Community Coach at EOS Worldwide, on how someone finds the best coach.  Angela grew up in an entrepreneurial household. Working in the family business exposed her to the struggles, difficulties, and instability that owners face. Angela's professional career spanned several large corporations – her longest tenur...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Noah Rosenfarb , Financial Advisor to the Half Percent at Freedom Family Office , about how entrepreneurs think about risk. Noah is a 3rd generation CPA that built Freedom Family Office to help entrepreneurs produce predictable income, create their ideal life and build their legacy. He has written four books, took a company he founded public, sold eight compa...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Dr. Troy Hall on talent retention and tips to keep employees in today's world. Featured on the Today Show, ABC, Beyond the Business Radio Show, and CEO World, Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning culture strategist, radio show host, speaker, author, and talent retention expert. As the author of the Best Selling Title, Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retai...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Bill Flynn , CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors , on how to take the guesswork out of growth.  Bill has accomplished much, failed often, and learned many useful lessons from thirty years of studying the science of success. He is best described as a pragmatic Simon Sinek; an optimist and an operator. Bill embodies his core purpose - simplified servanthood - by sp...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Verne Harnish , Owner and CEO of Scaling Up , on the biggest challenges businesses face today in this post pandemic world and how he and his coaches are helping their clients through them. Verne is a world-leading expert, speaker, author, and entrepreneur in the field of business growth. He has spent more than 30 years educating entrepreneurial teams. As part...

On this week's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Jeff Bruno , founder and CEO of B.Modelr , on how businesses manage performance. Jeff has over twenty years of experience in financial and operating strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree in International Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Jeff started hi...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Eric Griffin (better known as Griff), co-founder of Mobile Outfitters, on the biggest lessons learned during his entrepreneurial journey.  Griff co-founded Mobile Outfitters , a 5x Inc. 5000 company, which is a U.S. manufacturer, innovator, and consumer brand of mobile accessories, with 900 retail locations spanning 55 countries. Mobile Outfitters is best kno...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Elisabeth Garson , Executive Creative Director of Steel Owl , about her creative journey, her favorite projects, and what she is working on now. Elisabeth is an Executive Creative Director and an Experience Producer that builds interactive brand experiences, and develops gamification for corporate training (learn as you play). She's given dozens of lectures o...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Dave Mastovich , founder & CEO of MASSolutions , on how to eliminate BS marketing tactics and replace them with proven growth strategies. Dave has helped companies achieve top and bottom line growth through marketing and storytelling for decades. He helped grow the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center into a multibillion dollar healthcare system and drove...

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews David Friedman , CEO of High Performing Culture , on the new rules about corporate culture in the post-pandemic world.  David is an author, speaker, CEO, and the developer of the CultureWise® operating system. His company helps organizations to create, drive, and maintain high-performing cultures, with a proven system that's straightforward, practical, and ea...

On this week's episode, Ami Kassar interviews John Arensmeyer , Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority , on the toughest issues facing the small business community today, and how his organization is helping. John has used his long experience as a small business owner to build Small Business Majority into a nationally recognized organization focused on empowering America's entrepreneurs to build...

On this week's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Finnian Kelly , creator of Intentionality.com , on how the pandemic has changed entrepreneurs' mindsets. As a sought-after speaker, retreat facilitator, and executive coach, Finnian has been dubbed "the Business Mystic" because of his unique ability to put consciousness into business and inspire leaders to find new levels of meaning and purpose through...