Business on the Run

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Anderson sits down with Natalie Pica, Partner at RHP Wealth Management (Royal Harbor Partners), to discuss generational wealth, financial planning, investing, entrepreneurship, and the biggest money mistakes people make. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from becoming a young single mother to helping families and business owners create financial...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Deborah Marie Wedemeyer, owner of Testarossa Motors, to discuss her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Growing up fixing cars in New Orleans, Deborah turned determination into a thriving independent dealership in League City, Texas. She shares how she built her business from the ground up, adapted through changing markets,...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Lisa Martinez Heitman, founder of Little By Little Solutions, to discuss entrepreneurship, accounting, compliance, business growth, and building a successful team. Lisa shares her incredible journey from childhood entrepreneur to running a rapidly growing accounting and business consulting firm. The conversation dives into c...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Dylan Lirette, founder and owner of Space City Cow, one of Houston's fastest-growing artisan ice cream brands. From battling serious health challenges and multiple surgeries to expanding Space City Cow across the Houston area, Dylan's story is a powerful reminder that success comes from persistence, purpose, and a co...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Alfonzo Munoz, owner of Sirius Plumbing LLC, to discuss the journey from working a corporate job to building a thriving plumbing business serving the Houston area. Alfonzo shares how he got started in the plumbing industry, the challenges of transitioning from technician to business owner, and the lessons he learned about ca...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Jason Johnson, founder of On the Go Chiropractic, to talk about entrepreneurship, mobile chiropractic care, natural healing, nutrition, social media marketing, and building a business from the ground up. Jason shares the incredible story of how a simple favor for a neighbor turned into a mobile chiropractic business serving...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with Amy Garza, Executive Director of the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation, to discuss how community partnerships, fundraising, scholarships, and career programs are helping students across Dickinson succeed. Amy shares the incredible story behind the foundation’s record-breaking gala that raised $287,000, the growth of Career &...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and business strategist Ryan Herpin to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, business exits, discipline, and what it truly takes to build a scalable company. Ryan shares his journey from becoming a master welder at 21 years old to helping scale businesses and contributing to a company exit value...

What does it take to lead a nonprofit, restore thousands of acres of protected land, and still train for marathons and Ironman races? In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Tim Pylate, Executive Director of Armand Bayou Nature Center, to discuss nonprofit leadership, international humanitarian work, conservation, endurance sports, and personal growth. Tim shares...

In this episode of Business on the Run, host Mark Andersen sits down with Lisa Cruz, co-owner of Cruz N Cars, to talk about what it really takes to grow a small business. Lisa shares her journey from early hustle to building a thriving automotive business alongside her husband, Ricky Cruz. From marketing and branding to scaling operations, expanding locations, and navigating the realities of time,...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen sits down with business coach Michael Rager to break down why most small businesses fail—and how to fix it using data, KPIs, and smarter decision-making. How one business increased revenue by 15% while reducing incoming leads—and later sold for $25M. Whether you're doing $100K or $10M+ in revenue, this episode will help you:- Understand you...

What does it really take to run 50 miles? In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my 50-mile ultra marathon—from race prep and strategy to the physical pain, mental battles, and unexpected moments on the trail. From dealing with heat, rain, blisters, and stomach issues… to pushing through mile 46 when things got tough—this race tested everything. If you’ve ever thought about running an ultr...

What separates a successful business loan from a failing one? Today on Business on the Run, we break down two real-world business owners who took completely different approaches to their business loans—one that led to growth and success, and another that resulted in serious struggles. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or thinking about taking out a loan, this episode is packed with...

In this episode, we sit down with Ricky Cruz, owner of Cruz N Carz, to discuss his journey through life and business, along with his vision for the future. After recently scaling his operation, Ricky shares insights into the challenges he’s overcome, the lessons he’s learned, and what it truly takes to build a successful shop. This conversation offers a closer look into the mindset, work ethic, an...

This is why knowing your numbers is so important when running a business. You are not doing the most when it comes to maximizing your growth! Get all the info on this episode of Business on the Run! If you're a small business owner, learning to use your financial data correctly can transform how you make decisions and reduce the risk of failure. Connect with Mark on social media🔽🔽🔽 Facebook...

In this episode of Business on the Run Mark sits down with friend, veteran, founder and business manager of Grit Realty, Sasha Costa. Sasha and Mark talk about the birth of Grit Realty and touch on how focusing on certain things is important. Tune in to hear all about it. If you're a small business owner, learning to use your financial data correctly can transform how you make decisions and re...

In this episode of Business on the Run, Mark Andersen shares powerful lessons from his journey running half marathons, 50-mile races, 100K ultras, and even 100-mile endurance races — and how those experiences mirror the challenges of running a small business. If you're a small business owner, learning to use your financial data correctly can transform how you make decisions and reduce the risk...

Welcome to our 1st episode of Business on the Run, CPA Mark Anderson shares his incredible journey from golf professional to accounting expert and how that path shaped his mission to help small business owners make data-driven financial decisions. Mark explains why understanding your financial statements, balance sheets, and business data is critical for long-term success. Along the way, he shares...

Welcome to Business on the Run , the podcast where we lace up our shoes and tackle the numbers that power your business—without the usual accounting boredom! Hosted by Mark Andersen of Know Your Numbers accounting firm, a guy who’s run ultra-marathons and knows a thing or two about pacing yourself through tough miles (and tough financials). Each episode breaks down real-world accounting topics in...