Coffee with Closers

Still running your business on spreadsheets and gut feel? That's a ticking time bomb. Nick Foy spent 30+ years fixing broken operations from Amazon to global manufacturers and now runs Silverdale, an ERP consultancy that turns operational chaos into scalable systems. He breaks down why ERP implementations fail, how institutional knowledge becomes your biggest business risk, and what it actuall...

Still burning budget on ads and cold email with nothing to show for it? Troy built Demo a fast-growing SaaS marketplace and scaled it almost entirely through LinkedIn content strategy, personal branding, and organic lead generation. No SDRs. No ad spend. Just consistent LinkedIn posting that turned followers into pipeline. In this episode, he breaks down his exact LinkedIn growth strategy, how to...

Struggling with customer churn? Your client retention strategy might be the biggest gap in your SaaS business growth. Jeff Kushmerek has spent his career scaling customer success teams — and he breaks down why SaaS onboarding best practices are the real foundation of membership retention, how to reduce churn before renewal season, and what it actually takes to improve customer lifetime value witho...

In this episode of Coffee with Closers, I sits down with Mandy Ellefson — business strategist, consultant, and author of The Hands-Off CEO. Mandy's story starts with a hard truth: she built an agency that nearly broke her, and had to shut it down while nine months pregnant. What came next changed everything — not just for her, but for hundreds of service-based business owners she's helped...

In this episode of Coffee with Closers, Travis Heberling shares powerful insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. After years of focusing on mastering his craft, Travis realized that true growth comes from learning how to run a business, lead teams, and delegate effectively. Learn how to develop leadership skills, delegate effectively, build a thriving company culture, and gr...

Jeremy is a recovering CFO who's led finance and strategy at billion-dollar companies, navigated 16 M&A transactions, and turned around 6 struggling businesses. In this episode of Coffee with Closers, he breaks down the frameworks every founder needs — whether you're early-stage, prepping for exit, or fighting to turn things around. Topics covered:- The "Playing to Win" frame...

In this video, we dive into the core of human behaviour and the power of mindset. Discover essential psychology facts that contribute to self improvement, guiding you toward a success mindset. This motivational speech offers practical insights for personal development. Learn how to:- Identify and develop A-players while uplifting underperformers- Foster collaboration across hybrid and remote teams...

Event marketing ROI, predictable revenue, and B2B sales growth break down when in-person leads aren’t tracked, enriched, or followed up fast enough. In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Zach Barney, founder of Moly and former VP of Sales explains why most event leads fail and how to turn face-to-face conversations into a predictable revenue engine. Zach shares his entrepreneurial journey from e...

In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Adam breaks down the real reasons startups fail, why product-market fit matters more than anything, and how founders can avoid the most common anti-patterns that destroy early-stage companies. He also explains why service companies struggle to become product companies, how “founding DNA” becomes an anchor for future pivots, and why discovery work—not code—is...

In this episode of Coffee With Closers, we dive deep into the real journey of building a business from scratch, the power of storytelling in marketing, and how founders can use organic strategies to grow without massive budgets. We talk about mindset, customer education, organic reach, delegation, building systems, and why the “one handshake at a time” approach still works today. This conversation...

In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Ric Gruber shares his remarkable journey from being a Chicago attorney to becoming the CEO of a thriving multi-location restaurant group. He opens up about leaving behind the billable-hour grind, learning every role from dishwasher to CEO, and mastering the art of leadership, branding, and team culture. Ric also discusses how he’s leveraged social media — es...

Failure isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of every great success story. In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Daniel Bryant — investment banker turned entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist — reveals how embracing failure, empowering teams, and building culture helped him grow Sheridan Road Financial into a $20 billion firm. From making $200K in college to selling his company to Hub Internati...

Starting a business is hard. But what’s even harder? Avoiding the startup traps that can kill your growth before you even get started. In this video, we uncover the truth about product-market fit, the dangers of chasing the wrong customers, and why so many founders struggle when moving from a service business to a product business. Here’s what you’ll discover:- The #1 startup trap that keeps found...

In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Sam sits down with Lindsay McMillion Stemann to talk about how to win on LinkedIn without spamming or wasting time. Lindsay shares her story of moving from sales and print to becoming a LinkedIn coach who has helped more than 1,000 professionals transform their profiles and grow their businesses. You’ll learn: 1. How LinkedIn became Lindsay’s secret sales to...

How top marketers handle today’s changing B2B world. We talk about balancing brand growth with sales, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, working with fractional CMOs, and how AI is changing marketing. You’ll also learn about using events to create demand and how better sales-marketing teamwork can speed up growth. If you’re in SaaS, tech startups, or a marketing leader, this episode shares practical t...

Most people would rather stay unhappy than feel uncomfortable —and that’s exactly why leaders fail to grow. In this powerful episode of Coffee With Closers , Walker McKay (entrepreneur, sales trainer, and host of No BS Sales School) shares his raw entrepreneurial journey, the tough lessons from leaving a cushy sales career, and how he rebuilt from scratch with NO backup plan. ➡️ Why do most sales...

In this episode of Coffee With Closers, Dr. James Bernstein shares how he gave up a successful medical career to become a bold entrepreneur. Learn why most people never start, how to raise money the right way, and why pleasing your parents can hold you back from real impact.▶️ How strong is your growth strategy? Find out for FREE with our Growth Score Quiz—get custom insights and a roadmap to scal...

What happens when success comes at the cost of your health? In this inspiring interview, celebrity chef turned entrepreneur James Barry shares how years of burnout running a meal delivery business led him to a new philosophy: build a business that puts your health and family first—even if it means slower growth. Discover how he transitioned from customizing meals for A-list clients to creating Plu...

In this powerful interview, Ann Sheu, founder and CEO of Empowered Families, shares her journey from aspiring doctor to attorney to successful entrepreneur. She dives deep into how implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) transformed her family business, and how the same principles can be applied to strengthen families. Discover insights on right people, right seats, visionary-integrato...

In this heartfelt and inspiring interview, host Samuel sits down with Dave Sanderson, a motivational speaker, author, and survivor of the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane crash (US Airways Flight 1549). Together, they explore Dave’s life journey, leadership philosophies, and lessons learned from traumatic and transformational life events. ▶️ How strong is your growth strategy? Find out for FREE with...

She walked away from $330M in assets—because her values no longer fit the system. If you're in leadership and feel the pressure of scale over service, this interview will challenge how you define success. In this episode of Coffee With Closers, we dive into Lauren’s journey from high-powered financial advisor to values-first entrepreneur. You’ll learn how to lead through change, serve with int...

From a small town in rural Alaska to the heart of London's academic scene, and back again—this is a story of resilience, growth, and turning setbacks into success. Discover how a single immigration mistake reshaped the life of an aspiring climatologist turned business owner. In this deeply personal and inspiring video, you’ll follow the founder of EBO (Efficient Business Operations) as she tak...

In this insightful episode of Coffee with Closers, Scott, the Co-founder & CEO of a fast-growing startup, shares his secrets to fostering innovation, managing time effectively, and scaling leadership. He discusses the importance of company culture, structured innovation processes, and personal productivity habits that drive success.🔥 Key Topics Covered:✅ How to encourage innovation & cre...

Discover the secret to achieving People-Centric Success and transforming your life forever. In this inspiring video, Yasir Drabu shares his entrepreneurial lessons and SaaS growth strategies that have propelled his Technology Consulting Firm to new heights. Learn how to develop scalable solutions that prioritize people-centric leadership, and unlock the full potential of your business. From overco...

In this episode of Coffee with Closers, Bryan shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights from his time at Bain & Company, and the founding of Goldfish Code. He discusses the importance of strategy in software development, the challenges of transitioning from a cushy job to entrepreneurship, and the key lessons learned over a decade in business. Bryan emphasizes the significance of motivation...