BizBlend

In this episode of BizBlend, Massimo Rigotti, an accomplished author and entrepreneur, discusses his journey from battling bipolar disorder and addiction to achieving sobriety through his unique “Flavor of Confidence” S.O.B.E.R. Sober method. Massimo explains how his mental health challenges became an advantage in business, emphasizing the importance of stoic philosophy and continuous self-improve...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima interviews Christopher Stafford, a seasoned real estate broker and innovator. Chris shares his “Micro Momentum Marketing” technique, emphasizing taking small, consistent steps to achieve big goals. He discusses strategies for high-end real estate marketing, including partnering with experienced agents and networking with professionals who serve wealthy client...

In this BizBlend podcast episode, host Rima interviews Kelli Jones, a virtual lawyer specializing in trademarks and contracts. Kelli stresses the importance of early trademark understanding to avoid legal issues and protect brands. She explains that trademarks prevent consumer confusion and ensure brand ownership. Without them, businesses risk rebranding, legal battles, and financial losses. Kelli...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima welcomes Lynn Weimer, founder of "Be Fit Beyond 50" and author of "Be Free Beyond 50." Lynn shares her powerful journey of overcoming emotional eating, food addictions, and obesity, focusing on empowering women over 50. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the end of a 30-year marriage and transitioning to a new career as a single mother of six....

In this episode of the podcast, host Rima interviews Brian Fleming, a combat-wounded war veteran who survived a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Brian shares his harrowing experience and how it led him to a career as a professional speaker, author, and resilience trainer. He discusses the importance of using personal stories to inspire and help others, and provides practical advice for those lookin...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima interviews Rob Tracz, founder of Prime Performance Coaching. Rob shares his journey from a collegiate strength and conditioning coach to a successful entrepreneur and coach. He emphasizes the importance of building resilience through physical and mental challenges and introduces his “Resilience Matrix” and “Pirate Flag” frameworks. These frameworks help entre...

In this episode of the BizBlend podcast, host Rima interviews Nancy Dillingham Marks, who transitioned from a 35-year corporate career to founding the Glass Arts Collective. Nancy shares her journey of discovering fused glass art, inspired by her mother, and how it transformed her life. She discusses the mental health benefits of engaging in creative activities, especially during challenging times...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima interviews Mèv Bertrand, an emotional health mentor with a background in psychology and neuroscience. Mèv shares her personal journey of battling high-functioning depression and discovering cognitive trance as a healing method. She explains the concept of high-functioning depression, characterized by a stark contrast between external success and internal emot...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima interviews Steven Rados, an ex-professional boxer turned mindset and boxing coach. Steven shares his journey from the boxing ring to coaching, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset, resilience, and discipline. He discusses how his experiences in boxing have shaped his views on personal development and how he helps his clients cultivate mental strengt...

BizBlend introduced Jess Gonzalez, an entrepreneur and data-informed marketing executive, who has built a career by leveraging technology and AI to drive growth for B2B SaaS startups. Jess, the CEO of Alf One Marketing, shared her insights on performance marketing strategies and how data can be harnessed to fuel business growth. Her insights provide valuable takeaways for both seasoned marketers a...

In this episode of the BizBlend podcast, Marian Saint, an entrepreneur with a background in sales and business consulting, shares her journey and passion for women empowerment. Marion discusses her transition from working in the insurance industry to running her own photography studio and sales and marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and delivering valu...

In this episode of BizBlend, host Rima interviews Nick Jain, CEO of Ideascale, a leading innovation software company. Nick shares his inspiring journey from a small city in India to leading a global company, emphasizing the importance of logical thinking, diverse education, and transformative business approaches. He discusses the dual role of Ideascale in fostering innovation both for its clients...

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, host Rima welcomes Peter Krastev, a passionate fitness coach and founder of Coach PK. Peter shares his inspiring journey from escaping Bulgaria with just €10 to becoming a nationally recognized fitness expert. He discusses his early struggles with confidence, drug abuse, and living on the streets, and how these challenges led him to a path of resilience and per...

In this episode of the BizBlend podcast, host Rima interviews Matt Bonelli, a dynamic entrepreneur and business coach. Matt shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to real estate and eventually becoming a successful business coach. He emphasizes the importance of harmonizing business with personal life and discusses how nurturing relationships can drive both business success and personal ful...

In this episode of BizBlend podcast,Yusuf Khoja, a leadership and wellness expert with 30 years of experience, emphasized the importance of being a "statesperson" who can connect with diverse audiences, citing Bill Clinton as an example. He highlighted the significance of relationship building, communication skills, and storytelling in leadership. Yusuf discussed the role of trust and rapport in e...

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, guest Joel Oliver shared his journey from a podcast editor to founding East Coast Studio, growing his services from audio editing to full podcast production. After open-heart surgery in 2018, Joel creatively redesigned his business model, driven by his passion for broadcasting discovered in college radio. He discussed the potential of integrating video into pod...

In this episode of BizBlend, guest Shridhevi Verappan, initially an architect, transitioned to parenting coaching after realizing the impact of involving parents in children's progress. She now focuses on helping professional moms achieve work-life balance and improve relationships with their children. She emphasized flexible thinking in parenting, using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to...

In this episode of BizBlend podcast, guest Francesca Amante, CEO and founder of AMANTE Company, public speaker, coach, author, national vice president of Junior Chamber International, discussed collaborating to promote the podcast through her marketing channels and featured her as a guest on an episode about the daily habits of successful entrepreneurs. Francesca, an award-winning entrepreneur and...

Mitch Carson, a globally recognized speaker with 30 years of experience, shared his journey on BizBlend, emphasizing the importance of discipline, focus, and persistence in achieving success. He discussed the value of a successful mindset, following a proven roadmap, and establishing expertise through personal branding. Mitch advised on breaking into the speaking circuit, stressing the need for vu...

BizBlend featured Phil Whitebloom, a seasoned sales expert with over 40 years of experience. Phil's sales journey began unexpectedly with a job selling office equipment, leading to a successful career at Sony, where he rose to Vice President of Sales. After retiring during COVID, Phil transitioned to sales coaching. He shared insights on debunking sales myths, the importance of personalized coachi...

Noah Sharpe's journey from poverty in Northern California to building a successful personal training business in Southern California was highlighted. Dropping out of high school at 17, Noah pursued his passion for fitness, thriving even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and growing a six-figure business. He emphasized the crucial role of discipline and structure in his success, both in sports and busi...

In this episode of the BizBlend podcast, Rima from India warmly greets Christian Brim from Oklahoma City. They discuss “The Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide to Money Management.” Christian, CEO of Core Group, shares his journey from witnessing his family’s bankruptcy to aiding creative business owners in financial management. His expertise spans accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and wealth manag...

James D. Walters, a creative director, author, and podcaster, shared his journey of overcoming personal tragedies to find his purpose on BizBlend. He discussed how his experiences led to the creation of the Joyful Rebellion podcast, emphasizing the importance of identifying true desires, taking creative risks, and avoiding burnout. James highlighted the benefits of minimalism, automation, and focu...

On the BizBlend podcast, Amy Lenius,Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Professional Speaker, Event Coordinator, MC, and Next Level Certified Holistic Self-Improvement Coach, shared her journey of overcoming chronic illness, emphasizing the link between internal and external environments for holistic health. She discussed the importance of mindset and physical health in holistic s...

Darren Saul, a keynote speaker featured by BizBlend, highlighted the strategic value of podcasting for marketing, sharing his journey from recruitment and photography to podcast consulting. He discussed podcasting’s role in building brand awareness and trust, emphasizing consistency and viewing it as a strategic business tool. Darren detailed monetization strategies, such as sponsorships and live...