Business Growth Podcast

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE FEELING THE PRESSURE BUT ARE UNSURE IF YOU NEED IT Founder-facing brands are everywhere right now. Instagram, TikTok, industry conversations, 2026 predictions. Everyone has an opinion on what’s “necessary,” what’s outdated, and what you must be doing to grow a product-based business. Today, we’re ending the confusion. I’m breaking down the real truth behind founde...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT A RAW CONVERSATION AROUND SUCCESS & BUSINESS FUNDING Today I’m joined by Neal Thakkar, founder of Integrity First Funding. Neal’s story is a modern comeback in motion. From addiction, to building an $11M supplement business, to bankruptcy… and then rebuilding from the ground up. Within six months, he launched a fast-scaling seven-figure financial services com...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ALWAYS CATCH YOURSELF WONDERING HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME PROPERLY AS A BUSINESS OWNER Today we’re breaking down why time management is such a struggle for business owners… and it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or easily distracted. Most founders are operating without systems that actually support real life, real energy, and real capacity. This episode isn’t ab...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE & ACTUALLY GROW FASTER If scaling your business feels heavier instead of easier, this conversation will shift how you think about growth entirely. Today we’re breaking down why most founders stall not because they’re doing too little… but because they’re doing too much. This episode is about subtraction as a strategy. About why the busin...

HELLO HELLO SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH FAM — we have an announcement, some takeaways, & some changes happening here & today’s episode is going to dive in to the what, the why, & the how. Today I’m walking you through decision-making in business. How to evaluate when something no longer fits, how to trust your instincts as you grow, and how to move forward with clarity instead of pressure or...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT MY PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 OF WHAT WILL BE HOT, NECESSARY, & OUT If you’re planning for 2026 using the same strategy that got you here, this episode will shift how you think about growth. The market is changing quickly, and the brands that adapt early will be the ones that stay relevant. Buyer behavior is evolving. Trust looks different than it did even a year a...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR 2026 PLANNING STICKS THIS YEAR If you’ve ever started a new year feeling fired up, organized, and confident only to realize a few weeks later that your plan no longer fits your life, your energy, or your business, this episode will change how you plan forever. Today I’m breaking down why most annual plans fail even when you’re motivated, capable...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE PLANNING 2026 BUT ARE WONDERING WHAT YOU’RE MISSING (PS: IT’S THIS ONE THING) Today I’m breaking down what the 2026 consumer is actually telling us through behavior, data, and trends. How they shop has changed. What they trust has changed. What makes them buy, stay loyal, and feel connected has changed. And if your strategy doesn’t evolve with them, you’ll feel st...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS ON HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2026 Today I’m breaking down data + numbers in a way that actually feels doable. No spreadsheets, no corporate jargon, no MBA required. If you’ve been “going with your gut” because dashboards feel intimidating, this episode will show you how to use simple metrics to make smarter decisions, fix the right pro...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT 2026 TO BE A MORE PROFITABLE YEAR Today I’m joined by Elle Broschat, founder of Southeast Bookkeeping & Tax and the finance expert who believes profit fuels freedom. Elle has helped countless business owners turn confusion into clarity, chaos into structure, and fear into confident financial decision-making. She breaks down money in a way that actually makes...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A BRAND THAT DISRUPTS In today’s episode I’m joined by Briana Summers , founder of Brighten Made , a Midwest-born designer with a California edge, known for creating some of the most memorable, strategic, and elevated brand identities online. After leaving what she thought was her “dream job,” Briana built a creative studio that now shapes brands people...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO UNLOCK THE ONLY THREE THINGS THAT MATTER TO HIT SEVEN FIGURES IN PRODUCT SALES Today, we’re diving into the three foundational pillars that every product-based business must master to scale past six figures and into seven. And why growth feels so random, inconsistent, or out of your control when these aren’t in place. Whether your current revenue is $5K a mont...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU SEE YOUR NEW BASELINE & YOU WANT TO AVOID THE JANUARY SALES DIP If you’ve had an amazing fall + holiday season and you do not want to watch your sales crash back down in January and February. If you’re looking at your Q4 numbers thinking, “Okay…how do I make this my new normal?” this conversation is for you. Today, I’m breaking down how to turn holiday momentum in...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO USE BLACK FRIDAY AS A TEST TO PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD Today, I’m breaking down how to use your Black Friday results as a diagnostic tool for your entire business: what it revealed about your marketing, offers, operations, audience, and growth strategy… and how to turn that data into a clear Q1 plan instead of just “trying again next year.” Whether you’re...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU FEELIN UNINSPIRED WITH CONTENT ALL THE DANG TIME Today, I’m breaking down the real reason content feels hard, what causes inspiration to disappear, and the exact shifts that help you create messaging that finally works. Because feeling stuck isn’t a creativity problem, it’s usually a clarity problem. And when you don’t know what you stand for, who you're speaking...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE AN AVID BUSINESS INFORMATION LISTENER We’re living in a time where information is endless and accessible, but execution is rare. Most founders aren’t stuck because they don’t know enough. They’re stuck because they’re overwhelmed, overeducated, and under-integrated. Today’s episode breaks that cycle. We’re diving into how to tell when you need more strategy, when...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE MAKING SALES, BUT IT DOESN’T QUITE FEEL LIKE YOU’RE BANK ACCOUNT IS EVER GROWING We’re digging into one of the most overlooked problems in small business: profit leaks. I’m breaking down how to spot the hidden gaps that quietly eat away at your margins, why your pricing structure might be holding you back, and the key shifts that turn “busy but broke” into sustain...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE STUCK IN A PLATEAU IN YOUR BUSINESS & YOU WANT A BREAKDOWN OF THE FIRST PLACE TO LOOK Feeling stuck in a growth rut even though you’re “doing all the things”? This episode exposes the silent business killer most founders miss: dopamine-driven distraction. When shiny ideas steal time from the boring but proven levers (brand, marketing, and sales) growth stalls....

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE CHASING VIRALITY RIGHT NOW IN YOUR BUSINESS If you’ve ever thought “I just need one viral post to change everything,” this episode will shift your entire perspective. We’re breaking down why virality isn’t the goal (and often does more harm than good), what you actually need in place before chasing reach, and how to turn fleeting visibility into consistent, predic...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR SALES, BUILD A BUSINESS THAT LASTS DECADES, & BUILD CUSTOMER RETENTION GOING IN TO 2026 If you’re tired of constantly chasing new customers through ads, PR, and influencer marketing (only to watch them disappear after one purchase) this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why community is the single most important factor in retention...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING TO IMPROVE OR START AN EMAIL MARKETING STRATEGY FOR YOUR CONSUMER BRAND Email marketing isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential. If you’re relying only on social media to drive sales, you’re leaving money (and loyal customers) on the table. In this episode, I’m breaking down the two types of emails every product based business needs. How to use them to conv...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE RUNNING BLACK FRIDAY PROMOS & YOU WANT TO ENSURE YOUT CAPITALIZE ON THEM In this episode, I’m walking you through my personal Black Friday playbook. The exact checklist I use with my clients to make sure no sales opportunity slips through the cracks. Whether you already have a solid plan or you’re still piecing it together, this episode will help you tighten e...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT A CASE STUDY OF THE BIGGEST BRANDS IN THE WORLD: APPLE Apple remains the most valuable brand in the world, but cracks are starting to show. After the release of the iPhone 17, customer excitement dropped, and critics started asking: has Apple stopped innovating? In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes. How Apple’s slowed innovation, pr...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHAT HABITS YOU HAVE TO EMBODY TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE In this episode, we’re breaking down the daily decisions, mindset shifts, and disciplines that turn ambitious entrepreneurs into million dollar leaders. From how they manage their time and money to how they think, plan, and lead. You’ll learn what truly drives lasting success. If you’re ready to step...

LISTEN TO THIS EPIODE IF YOU HAVE A HANDMADE PRODUCT & YOU ARE READY TO TURN YOUR BRAND INTO A MANUFACTURED BRAND BUT ARE NERVOUS After working with hundreds of handmade business owners over the years, I’ve seen the same breaking point again and again: your business starts to grow, but your capacity doesn’t. Suddenly, you’re spending 80% of your time producing instead of actually running your...