Empowering Entrepreneurs

Our guest didn’t have a mentor when starting his business. How did he navigate the challenges, and what advice would he give to new entrepreneurs seeking guidance? Welcome to another insightful episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, with an incredible conversation with Matt Remuzzi from CapForge . Matt shared his inspiring journey from writing business plans to revolutionizing bookkeeping, proving t...

How did our guest's experience in Budapest and his involvement in the family's business venture shape his understanding of international business, cultural dynamics, and overcoming obstacles in a foreign market? We've got a special guest on the episode – Eugene Gershman, the big boss at GIS Development and GIS Residential Construction . We're diving into his story, from growing up in Moscow to mak...

What lessons can entrepreneurs learn from our guest's approach to seeking and utilizing mentors and building a network for guidance in both personal and professional aspects? Welcome to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, where we feature dynamic individuals who are revolutionizing their industries. In today's episode, hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith sit down with Liz Branch, the innov...

From owning a franchise to filing for bankruptcy? How did these experiences shape the approach to entrepreneurship? In our latest episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Phil Whitman, a renowned CPA and certified exit planning adviser. Phil has incredible insights and experience in helping CPAs improve leadership and client experience. Here are some Empowering Takeaways from our conversation...

What challenges and misconceptions did our guest encounter when breaking into the IT industry without a college degree, and how did he overcome them? In this episode, we are honored to have Terry Kim, the founder of NexGenT Academy and a serial entrepreneur, sharing his journey from the military to breaking into the IT industry without a college degree. Terry's commitment to empowering the next ge...

How can reflection on the past year help entrepreneurs prepare for the upcoming year? Welcome to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, where we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and offer valuable insights to help you succeed. In this episode, Glenn Harper and Julie Smith reflect on the past year and provide invaluable advice to arm you with the motivation and preparation needed for t...

How can entrepreneurs balance the need to follow through on promises and deliver on their vision with the pressures of building a business? We are thrilled to announce that our latest episode of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast features the incredible Chase Birky, an inspiring entrepreneur who has overcome numerous obstacles on his journey to success. Here are three key takeaways from Chase's...

How important is it for entrepreneurs to build a company that can function without their constant involvement? We have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable guest, Miguel Leal , who is known as the "godfather of Mexican cheese." Miguel has not only conquered the cheese world but has also found success in real estate and the food industry. He has ventured into organic farming, aiming to educat...

How can entrepreneurs develop resilience and confidence to overcome the fear of judgment and criticism? Jonathan Beskin is the Founder and CEO of SinglesSwag , a subscription service designed to empower single women. In less than five years, Jonathan's startup has accumulated $60 million in revenue. He has been featured twice in the Inc. 5000 list. Jonathan Beskin began his career in banking but q...

What are some key factors that contribute to a successful remote work culture? We have an exciting episode lined up for you, featuring Robert Glazer, a seasoned entrepreneur who has been fully remote for over a decade. In this episode, Robert shares his insights and experiences on remote work, leadership, and finding your authentic management style. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: 🌍...

Learn how the lack of companies focused on managing the Amazon platform presented an opportunity for our guest and his team to acquire clients. Welcome back to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs! In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Mike Begg, a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the ups and downs of the business world with great success. PureTax, LLC Here are 3 key...

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, we have a special guest, Mike Jesowshek , who shares his unique journey of becoming an accountant. Starting out in the online marketing industry, Mike took a different approach to building his accounting firm. With no prior experience of working in an accounting firm, he had to learn how to run one on his own. Mike started a cloud-based accounting firm,...

WSJ Best Selling Author of Wonderhell. Motivator. Instigator. Provocateur. As she says, "I get people unstuck." Laura Gassner Otting spent two decades working in executive search, where she discovered an important truth - people only move for two reasons: love or money. Whether it's the love of someone or the potential for financial gain, these are the driving forces behind relocation. And it was...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the remarkable Jackie Meyer, a visionary tax strategist and the founder of a highly successful tax advisory firm . Jackie's journey from a traditional approach to a trailblazing entrepreneur will inspire and motivate you to create the business of your dreams. We dive into Jackie's transformative experiences. From seeking guidance from a business coa...

Megan Sumrell, founder of The Pink Bee , joins hosts Glenn Harper and Julie Smith to discuss her time management framework and how it empowers entrepreneurs. Megan shares her nine core components of time management, with a particular focus on setting boundaries. By clearly communicating and establishing boundaries, entrepreneurs can manage their time more effectively and set expectations for other...

Have you ever lost everything? Our latest episode of the podcast features a story of risk, loss, and eventual transformation. Chad Brown formed a real estate firm with a partner and several investors before the 2008 economic crisis hit, causing them to lose every single investment. This led to not only a deep depression but financial struggles that affected his personal finances as well. Chad's st...

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, we have the pleasure of hosting Nikki Rausch, the Sales Maven . Nikki shares her journey from not initially aspiring to be an entrepreneur due to witnessing financial struggles in her family's tool store, to unintentionally embarking on her entrepreneurial path. She found her calling in teaching people how to sell and started her own business after not...

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, Glenn and Julie are joined by special guest Alan "Blake" Blakeborough, co-founder of Tax Titans . Tax Titans is a company that specializes in helping small businesses and individuals with tax filings, and it is staffed by veterans or spouses of veterans. During the episode, Blake discusses the lack of networking opportunities for solo practitioners and...

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, Glenn and Julie invite special guest Michael Hsu to share his journey as a successful entrepreneur. Michael emphasizes the importance of learning from successful individuals who have already navigated similar paths and the value of networking and building connections. Michael reflects on his initial foray into accounting, which was initially driven by h...

Zack Geist is our guest. He is the founder and owner of Student Loan Tutor , the US's largest student loan advisory company. Zach shares his journey to entrepreneurship and how books inspired him to achieve success. He stresses the importance of finding one's sufficiency number and how serving others is personal sufficiency. Zach discusses his experiences with networking marketing, selling somethi...

We get an inspiring glimpse into the world of entrepreneurship with Pamela Katz , the founder of Your CBD Haven . Pamela shares her journey of starting her own business and educating people about the benefits of CBD. With her passion for helping people and her background in advertising and marketing, she has managed to create a comfortable haven for her customers while inspiring older folks to pur...

Entrepreneurship is a challenging but rewarding journey and for those looking to embark on this path, having a support system and a clear sense of purpose is crucial. With a focus on the importance of finding one's passion and purpose, guest Marc Scheff from Marc Scheff Coaching shares his journey from the tech industry to coaching and art, and emphasizes the importance of finding one's passion an...

Janel Sykora, founder of Thought Leader Creative , shares her inspiring journey towards entrepreneurship and valuable insights for those looking to take the leap. She emphasizes the importance of starting a side hustle before quitting a day job and understanding one's niche and customer to add value and succeed as an entrepreneur. As someone who loves helping CPA firms achieve their goals, Sykora...

The accounting industry can be a lonely and overwhelming place for many professionals. The high level of responsibility can lead to a feeling of isolation and an inability to focus on growth and expansion. However, one solution to this problem is recognizing the need for a strong operations person in the accounting firm, as Glenn Harper did after seeing the success of clients who had one. Harper,...

Listeners will gain valuable insight into the challenges faced by small law firms and learn how to effectively manage a team while balancing a successful career and household responsibilities as a working mom. Guest Elle Smith, Director of Operations and Client Experience at a law firm, shares her experiences in leadership positions and emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and liste...