Everyday Business Problems

Nafis introduces us to Copy Davis, the company he founded to help coaches, consultants, and course creators with their email strategy. We talk through his entrepreneurial journey starting off with a photography business, the gap in leadership during his previous work that lead to his transition into entrepreneurship, and making sure that you find your happiness during your journey. We wrap up by d...

Becca shares her story of launching and growing her mobile detailing business, High End Detail. We start off talking about being resourceful when you're an entrepreneur, the importance of having a solid support system, and learning by failing forward. We tackle her current challenge of finding her dream customers and creative ways to scale a local service business. Show links: https://thecrysler.c...

Michigan Central Train Station will be a hub of innovation and automation in the heart of Detroit. We had the honor of hosting a conversation with Mary Culler, President of the Ford Motor Company Fund, and the woman in charge of the Michigan Central Station project here in Detroit. Mary was joined by co-moderators Beth Ardisana, Owner of ASG Renaissance, and Christian Jones, FATE alumni and colleg...

Lynne introduces us to Ferris Wheel People Experience Agency which is a company she founded after losing her job early on in the pandemic. We dive into the importance of company culture, her people and profit hashtag, why leaders struggle engaging employees, and what you can do to improve your company culture using her 4-part framework.   Show links: https://fwpxa.com/

This week we are featuring 3 business owners that we previously had on the podcast. We share their current challenge and give them a few ideas on how to solve those challenges. First up we have Kristen Prater of 9 to 5 Office. Kristen is challenged with scaling her business and making the shift from operator to owner. Next us is Matt Seltzer of S2 Research. Matt's challenge is educating his ideal...

Paul shares his story of starting out innovating and winning top sales awards during his tenure at Coca-Cola to launching and sclaing his own sales mentoring business. We dive into why small businesses fail to scale, the importance of LinkedIn in the B2B space, as well as how to provide value during your prospecting and sales processes to land more deals. Show links: https://paulhigginsmentoring.c...

Nakija shares the story of starting out creating edible arrangements as a side hustle several years ago. Due to some personal reasons, Nakija stepped away completely. It wasn't until years later when a new friend was looking for a place to order chocolate covered strawberries that her passion was reignited. Very quickly orders started to come in and Lekker Choco Treats was in business. We talk abo...

Steve is a Metro Detroit based entrepreneur and the president of Gunn Enterprises; a holding company for several entities including Wash Pointe Car Wash and Vertical8 Funding. Steve's ongoing commitment to giving through their penny power program was the inspiration behind the formation of E4K. Steve gives his perspective of the transformational vs transactional relationship between the Children's...

Margo introduces us to her namesake business Margo Masri Accounting & CFO Solutions. We dive into getting comfortable understanding your businesses financial picture, not solely relying on anyone to tell you about what's going on with your business...not even your accountant, and finally the importance of patience, following a plan, and taking responsibility within your business. Show links: https...

Clay introduces us to Point Blank, a company he founded that is focused on helping you clarify your message via explainer videos. We talk about why entrepreneurs struggle to clearly say how they help their ideal clients, unique prospecting techniques to reach your ideal clients, and how storytelling bridges the gap between your what's in your head and heart. Show links: https://www.ptblank.co/

"If we were closer to the issue, there would be less complaining" -David Merritt In this episode we take a deeper dive into Give Merit and the FATE program. Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. Give Merit wa...

Barb introduces us to Built By A Girl, a residential renovation and repair business that she founded. We talk about celebrating women owned businesses, leaving the security of a career to start her entrepreneurial journey, and starting off with a set of skills but needing to learn how to improve and grow a business. Dave gives Barb a few ideas on how to tackle her current challenge of time managem...

John introduces us to Local SEO Search, a company he founded after spending his early career working for Yellow Pages. We talk about taking on SEO internally vs outsourcing, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and tips to help you connect with your customers to sell more products/services. Show Links: https://www.localseosearch.ca/ https://thecrysler.club/

Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. We kick off the series with Doug Ferrick who is the Chief Development Officer at the Children's Foundation. Doug shares his story of what lead him to the non-profit secto...

Jodi introduces us to CutiePETootie and shares her current challenge of competing with larger e-commerce retailers and keeping her customers engaged throughout the sales process. We also talk about her life long passion for animal welfare, becoming an entrepreneur later in life, and hard lessons learned being a solo-entrepreneur. Shop Link: https://www.cutiepetootie.shop/

Josh introduces us to Kifer Media Group and shares his current challenge of retaining clients due to them deciding they're now self-sufficient. We talk about growing up in an entrepreneurial family, exploring different businesses throughout his journey, and generating brand awareness through different social media channels.

Sudeep shares Agicent's current challenge of expanding its app development business by hiring a team of people based in the United States. They have been servicing businesses in the US since it's inception from their HQ located in India. We talk about the importance of outbound sales efforts, investing in your company through building out your team, and the process of developing the apps that we a...

Tara shares her story of entrepreneurship by opening her first Kwench Juice Cafe franchise location. We talk about the importance of including her family in the business, how the pandemic has impacted her business, and her future entrepreneurial aspirations. We close by talking about her current challenge of understanding her financials and creating a sales and marketing plan.

Josh introduces us to his full service creative agency Recon Media. We talk about the impact that the pandemic has had on social strategies, his early draw to entrepreneurship, and comparing your journey to others. We wrap up with ways you can balance sales and client work in your small business.

Hinly talks about how copywriting or using the right words can help you sell more products and services. We talk about copy being the backbone of your brand message, what the process is like to end up with copy that converts, and making sure you have empathy for your customers that comes across in your copy. We address his current challenge of differentiating from the competition and avoiding impo...

Amber introduces us to NFC or near field communication through the founding of her business Infotags Technologies. We talk about how businesses can leverage this technology, her history of generating business ideas, and wanting to build a business that makes her employees a priority. We address her current challenge of being a startup solo-entrepreneur.

Josh uses a hacker's perspective to help protect your digital information through the founding of his cybersecurity company Green Knight Digital. We talk about the importance of cybersecurity training, how hacker's use a 3 step method to attack, and his journey of finding this passion. We address his current challenge of getting clients before they really need his services.

Keith introduces us to a new way of leveraging technology to match job seekers with companies who are hiring through his company Skill Stadium. We talk about people wanting a real connection during the application process, highlighting skilled trade professionals through their day in the life videos, and being responsible while building your visible social profile across social platforms. We addre...

Curt gives us insight into protecting the intellectual property assets of your business through the founding of his legal service business. We talk about ways to engage professionals without breaking the bank, getting organized and established the proper way right from the start, and how investing in professionals upfront can save you a ton of money in the long run. We address his current challeng...

William shares his vision for supporting the Latino entrepreneurial community through his web design/development and marketing services company. We talk about his sports broadcasting background, his travels to learn and become fluent in Spanish, and how social media impacts people's expectations of entrepreneurship. We address his current challenge of moving forward with 2 distinct offerings and g...