Business Builders Intensive

Thinking of hiring an ad or marketing agency? On this BBMMUSA Podcast episode, hosts Jerry Kezhaya and Dr. Laura Shwaluk are joined by Parris Lampropoulos to reveal why agencies' goals don't always align with yours — and what you should know before you sign that contract. 💡 In this episode: What agencies really care about Why their goals aren't your goals How to protect your business and stay in...

BBMMUSA Podcast: "The Hard Truth: Too Many Half-Built Bridges - Done Is Better Than Perfect!" with Jon Marino Join hosts Jerry Kezhaya and Dr. Laura Swaluk in this powerful episode of the BBMMUSA podcast, where they dive deep into the hard truth about business development. Together with esteemed guest Jon Marino, they unpack the essential principle: "Done Is Better Than Perfect." Discover invaluab...

From Employee to Entrepreneur: The Hard Truth Revealed! 🚀 Join hosts Jerry Kezhaya and Dr. Laura Swaluk with BBMMUSA, in this eye-opening discussion with guest Razmig "Raz" Malkhassian. Discover the hard-hitting truth: oftentimes, the biggest obstacle standing between you and success is none other than yourself. In this insightful session, Razmig shares invaluable insights on how to transition fr...

What's The Silent Assassin In Your Business?—Alex Mandossian Discover the hidden threat impacting your business growth in this eye-opening episode of the Business Builders Intensive. Join hosts Dr. Laura Shwaluk and Jerry Kezhaya every Tuesday as they explore strategies to double revenue, increase cash flow, and enhance lifestyles for families. This week, the spotlight shines on a special guest, A...

Welcome to an eye-opening discussion on the reality of entrepreneurial loneliness and anxiety. Are these challenges real? Join Dr. Laura Shwaluk and Jerry Kezhaya as they delve into the world of business growth, revealing strategies that double revenue, increase cash flow, and foster a better lifestyle for families.   In this episode of the Business Builders Intensive, Dr. Laura Shwaluk and Jerry...

Are You A Warrior In Business?  Dive into the world of business growth and guaranteed wealth with Dr. Laura Shwaluk and Jerry Kezhaya every Tuesday! Looking to double revenue, enhance cash flow, work fewer hours, and build a better lifestyle for your family? This podcast is your compass to success. Join hosts Dr. Laura and Jerry in a riveting conversation where they share insights and experiences...

Join me and my co-host Jerry as we navigate the intriguing world of financial freedom. We explore the true meaning of financial freedom, which we define as having enough passive income to cover all living expenses without having to work. Listen in as we share how to achieve this freedom, the importance of your Financial Freedom Account (FFA), and the golden rule of never touching your FFA Account...

Feeling stuck in your business and unsure of what's holding you back? We're here to help you identify and overcome the various blocks that could be hindering your success. In this eye-opening episode, we discuss physical, mental, and subconscious blocks, starting with a case study of an insurance agent who broke through their physical block by streamlining their process and achieved incredible gro...

We had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Hines, founder of PodCentral, who shared his incredible journey of turning his passion for podcasting into a thriving business. From starting out as an editor to becoming a consultant, speaker, and podcast host, Chris's relentless determination and commitment to his craft serve as an inspiration to all of us who dream of making a living doing what we love...

Are you making the most of your marketing efforts, or are you among the majority of entrepreneurs who are doing it all wrong? My co-host Jerry Kazaia and I reveal the harsh reality of marketing mistakes and discuss our admiration for marketing guru Dan Kennedy, who even featured us in his book, Magnetic Marketing! We dive deep into the nine biggest blunders entrepreneurs make in their marketing st...

Ready to unlock true freedom in your business and double your growth within just a year? Join us on this journey as we share our experiences from the past eight years of running our Business Builders Intensive mastermind group, teaching entrepreneurs the secrets to creating a business that truly sets them free. We reveal the importance of cultivating a growth mindset and effectively managing money...

Are your business systems propelling you towards success or holding you back? Discover the power of implementing effective systems to streamline employee training, maintain consistency in customer experience, and allow for flexibility. We also share insights on the critical role of an implied contract with your employees and the necessity of a set script for professional customer service. If you f...

Navigating the complexities of family and business can be challenging, but in this enlightening conversation, we unpack the key differences between a family's value system and a business's value system, and why it's essential to maintain a clear distinction between the two. We share a cautionary tale of a business owner who had to make the tough decision to let their family members go and the impa...

Unlock the secrets to business growth and freedom as we explore the realm of digital marketing with our special guest, John Victoria, founder of a successful digital marketing company. John generously shares his intriguing journey from the US Naval Academy to entrepreneurship, while shedding light on common hurdles business owners face, such as lack of clarity in their vision and the struggle to t...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with our guest, Daniel Carlos of Daniel's Construction. We discuss his journey from working at Burger King to growing his construction and remodeling business, the challenges he has faced, and his aspirations for the future. We also explore the importance of knowing your numbers in business, understanding costs, and having a solid fo...

In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons why businesses don't succeed and the different types of blocks that hinder success. We discuss physical blocks, where businesses lack proper systems and procedures, and share a powerful story of a woman who overcame subconscious trauma that was holding her back from success. We also explore mental blocks, often rooted in scarcity mindset or fear of ch...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with my first coaching client, Scott Cowan and discussing his journey from working for a challenging ownership group to becoming self-employed and seeking coaching from me and Dr. Laura Shwaluk. Scott shares how our coaching on mindset and overcoming self-imposed limitations helped him transition from being an employee to a successful entrepreneur...

In episode six of the Business Builder Intensive, we dive into the hard truth that every business owner has a dirty secret. We discuss the importance of filing and paying quarterly taxes and share a harrowing experience with an aggressive IRS agent that led to a $71,000 tax bill. We also explore the mental toll that tax debt can take on business owners and emphasize the importance of handling taxe...

The economy has its ups and downs. As business owners, we need to create companies that can sustain the cyclical markets we experience. In today's episode, Jerry and Laura explain the different priorities service business owners should have when establishing their business. This episode gets really tactical! Here's our question of the week. Where can you tighten up your business? Marketing Expense...

In this episode, Jerry and Laura connect with long-time client Matt Bush so he can share his experience with being part of the Better Business Mastermind. You'll get some insight into Jerry and Laura's strategy to build a service business and how to take care of yourself mentally. Matt Bush is an internationally known instructor of Applied Neurology, Sport Science, Athletic Development, and High-P...

Most business owners need professional help. The sooner you bring in help, the faster you can get results! This episoe features Dr. Laura and Jerry discussing the importance of emulating successful business owners within your space. To become the owner you want to be, it's important to have ask yourself the key questions that force healthy development. Growth work questions: Who is super successfu...

Today's episode features a very special guest in Alex Cantaboni. He's been part of the Business Builders Mastermind for a while now and Alex had some great stories to share about what he learned working with Laura and Jerry.  Alex is a service based business owner that depends on a team to make his buisness operate successfully. In this episode, you'll learn more about working with friends and fam...

Building wealth is one of the main reasons people start businesses. On today's episode, Jerry and Laura discuss recurring revenue and why your business needs it to be successful. You'll learn more about establishing the systems that keep money coming in and how to stay connected to customers that make the biggest impact on your business. Growth work questions: Does your company generate recurring...

Welcome to the Business Builders Intensive podcast! We're excited to have you. This podcast is all about helping those business owners shoot past $500k and into the millions. Hosts Dr. Laura and Jerry are here to share the best strategies and methods to change how you run your service business. In each episode, you'll learn a new hard truth about business. You'll also have a chance to take part in...