BUILDING UP your business

🔥 STOP relying only on ads & cold outreach—there’s a smarter way to grow. The latest podcast episode is LIVE, and you don’t want to miss this one! I sat down with Katie Wagner, President of KWSM , to unpack Nearbound Marketing —a strategy that’s reshaping how businesses build trust, increase sales, and create lasting customer relationships. Why should you care? ✅ Stronger Reputation – Get en...

Why People Managers Are the Key to a Thriving WorkplaceGreat workplaces don’t happen by accident—they’re built by great people managers. In our latest episode of Building Up Your Business, I sit down with Catherine Mattice, CEO of Civility Partners, to talk about why strong people managers are the secret to stopping toxic cultures before they start. When managers lead with accountability, respect,...

Today, we’re unlocking the secrets to social media success for consumer goods—because let’s face it, standing out in a crowded market is no easy feat! Joining us is Julie Leffler, founder of Big Hype Marketing, an expert in helping brands amplify their presence and drive real engagement. We’ll explore the power of TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and how diversifying your content strategy can boos...

On this week’s episode of Building Up Your Business, we speak with Lauren Zaslansky Conner, a Fractional COO specializing in commercialization and go-to-market strategies. Too often, businesses struggle with managing sales and marketing vendors, leading to missed opportunities. Lauren shares key insights on setting clear job expectations, onboarding and training, maintaining strong communication,...

Disasters and business interruptions can come from anywhere and attack any part of your business. Are you ready? In this episode we take a look at how to prepare for the unpredictable and build a business recovery plan that will have you back up and running in no time. David Gering is a master of his craft and gives you really tips on how to build and test your recovery plan.

With a background in sales engineering and compliance advising, Spencer Scott works as a commercial insurance broker for USI Insurance Services specializing in manufacturing and distribution. Today he is sharing 4 ways for manufacturers to mitigate risk.

In this episode of Building Up Your Business, Rick Pearson discusses the top 3 mistakes business owners make when renewing their leases. Whether it's office space or manufacturing space, find out ways to save money and be prepared for your upcoming renewal. We will also discuss a cost free way to save 5-20% on your new renewal. Rick Pearson https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickpearson2/ rick.pearson@cu...

In this episode Justin Peteris gives us 3 exercises that will help you and your team develop the skills to provide exceptional customer experiences. Justin Peteris https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-peteris/ justinpeteris@gmail.com

On this episode of Building Up Your Business, Dave Oates shares what the top 3 pr crisis a company will face and how you can prepare for them. It's all about communication, so we talk about communication and contingency planning. Dave Oates - Public Relations Security https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoates/ https://publicrelationssecurity.com/ Operationally Up Optimizing your consumer goods busine...

This latest episode of Building Up Your Business discusses the various funding options available for businesses. Kristy Melton even shares creative funding options for those companies who don't qualify for traditional funding. Kristy Melton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristymelton/ kmelton@heritagecommercialfunding.com Operationally Up www.operationallyup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericadil...

Our latest episode of Building Up Your Business features Brad Burch and explores everything you need to know about the R&D tax credit. So you know exactly what you are missing out on. Brad Burch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradburch-taxcredits/ bradburch@businesslinksolutions.net

On our next episode of Building Up your business, Renee Noy joins us to share common labor mistakes companies are making and how to avoid them. Renee Noy - Renee@workwiselaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-noy-7ba47379/ WorkWise Law - https://workwiselaw.com/

Stephanie Perez, Founder and Owner of Perspective Fitwear shares her entrepreneur story including tips that can help you as you build your business. Continue the conversation with Stephanie on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieperez724/ Find her fantastic product at: https://perspectivefitwear.com/