Get Business Smart with Tony Bradshaw

In this episode of Get Business Smart, Tony talks with Jill Lublin about building your brand through PR.  Unlock actionable PR strategies from Jill Lublin, a renowned PR expert and author, as she shares insights on building brand awareness, leveraging media, and creating impactful messages that stick. Perfect for authors, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to elevate their visibility. Jill...

In this episode of the GET BUSINESS SMART Podcast, Tony talks with Michele DeFilippo of Eleven Six Design about the world of publishing. Dive into the world of book publishing with Michelle DeFilippo, owner of Eleven Six Design, as she shares her insights from helping over 4,000 authors bring their books to life. Whether you're an aspiring author or an experienced writer, learn practical tips...

Discover the ins and outs of franchising with Chris Hilgers, a 15-year industry veteran, as he shares insights on why franchises offer a higher success rate compared to startups. Learn about the process of choosing the right franchise, understanding investments, and the support structures that help franchise owners thrive. TAKEAWAYS The success disparity between franchise owners (80%) and startups...

Alan Lazaros, co-founder of Next Level University, joins Tony Bradshaw for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build a thriving business and podcast from the ground up. From leading by example to tracking the right metrics, Alan shares the systems and mindsets that have helped him grow an engaged online community — and how you can apply the same principles to your own journey. TAKEAWA...

Discover the secrets to buying, selling, and growing successful businesses with veteran broker Matt Uhler. Learn how to evaluate business value, structure deals, and diversify income streams for long-term financial resilience. KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of exit strategies for small business owners How business valuation works, including key metrics like EBITDA and seller's discretionary ear...

In this episode, Tony talks with Bruno Cignacco, author of The Art of Compassionate Business , about how integrating compassion into the workplace can boost profits, improve employee retention, and transform company culture. Discover practical ways to foster human-oriented leadership, develop strong relationships, and create sustainable, successful businesses through kindness and empathy. TAKEAWAY...

What if your book could open doors that no business card ever could? In this episode of Get Business Smart with Tony Bradshaw, publishing expert and bestselling author Wiebke Tasch reveals the strategy, craft, and savvy behind turning an idea into a book that actually sells — and builds your brand for years to come. Wiebke shares her fascinating journey from working as a PR professional in Germany...

In this episode, I sit down with Derek Fredrickson, founder and CEO of The COO Solution, to dig into one of the most underutilized levers in business growth: fractional COO services. Derek brings deep experience helping entrepreneurs and small-to-mid-sized business owners build the operational infrastructure they need to scale — without the overhead of a full-time executive hire, and honestly, thi...

This week on Get Business Smart, I talked with Jody Gruden, Fractional CFO anf founder of Summit CPA. What does it take to build a $10 million virtual CFO business from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Jody Grundin , the pioneer widely credited with creating the fractional CFO industry, to find out. Jody opens up about his early life challenges and the unconventional path that led him to...

In this episode of Get Business Smart, Tony talks with Scott Curry, CEO of Faith Roar. Discover 5 essential insights from Scott Curry on achieving financial freedom. Learn how to take action and reshape your financial future today. In today's world, the pursuit of financial freedom is more critical than ever. Why do so many people feel trapped in their jobs and unable to spend quality time wi...

In this episode of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony talks with Max Emma, the CEO of Bookskeeping, about his remarkable journey from being an immigrant from the Soviet Union to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the United States. His story is not just about personal triumph but also about the strategic insights he gained along the way. Max emphasizes the importance of having robust systems...

On this episode of the Get Business Smart podcast, Tony talks with Corey Dissin, unlocking the secrets of effective LinkedIn marketing and personal branding from a seasoned coach. Corey shares insights on transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, leveraging LinkedIn for business growth, and cultivating self-reliance to achieve financial and personal freedom. TAKEAWAYS How to monetize LinkedIn a...

On this Episode of Get Business Smart, Tony talks with Rich Potter about the power of franchising—a proven path to business ownership with higher success rates. Rich reveals why franchise systems boast an 80+% survival rate over ten years, compared to the staggering failure rates of startups, and how they can accelerate your journey to financial independence.  In this episode, Rich shares insider...

In this episode, Tony talks with Jeffrey Lambert, founder of Blue Fusion Partners. Jeffrey Lambert shares expert insights on project management, resource allocation, and effective communication strategies for businesses of all sizes on how to get their work and projects done efficiently and effectively. Learn how to evaluate projects for ROI, implement structured processes, and leverage the right...

What does it take to rebuild your life and create real wealth? In this episode of the Get Business Smart Podcast , Tony Bradshaw sits down with Kolaiah “Fuzzy” Jardine , a real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of remarkable. Fuzzy shares how he went from humble beginnings and time in prison to becoming a successful real estate investor and mentor helping othe...

In this episode of the Get Business Smart podcast, host Tony Bradshaw speaks with Mike Milligan, founder of One Oak Financial, about the importance of financial planning and tax strategies for business owners. They discuss the significance of diversifying investments, the role of real estate, and the necessity of structuring businesses for protection. Mike shares insights on tax strategies that ca...

In this episode of the Get Business Smart podcast, Tony Bradshaw interviews Chip Higgins, CEO and founder of Bizix LLC. They discuss Chip's extensive banking career, the importance of understanding debt, and the transition to entrepreneurship. Chip shares insights from his book, 'Bizix Way,' which focuses on helping small businesses achieve momentum through a framework of energy, di...

In this episode of Get Business Smart , Tony Bradshaw sits down with serial entrepreneur Young Han — CEO of Owners Club Business Community, CEO of Forever Young Marketing Agency, and founder of AlwaysHan.com — for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to build a business that survives and thrives. The reality? Nearly 90% of businesses fail within their first five years. Young Han brea...

In this episode of the Get Business Smart Podcast, Tony Bradshaw sits down with entrepreneur and longtime CEO Mike Konrad to explore what it really takes to build a business that lasts. With more than 30 years of experience as a founder, Mike shares real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, and navigating uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn: What separates sustainable businesses from sh...

In this conversation, Tony Bradshaw interviews Joe Rare, a successful entrepreneur with four businesses. They discuss the importance of scaling, the common pitfalls that lead to business failures, and the significance of delegation and outsourcing. Joe shares his personal journey into entrepreneurship, the impact of virtual assistants, and strategies for revenue optimization. They also explore the...

In the inaugural episode of the Get Business Smart podcast, host Tony Bradshaw interviews entrepreneur Mike Watts, who shares his journey from humble beginnings to building successful businesses, including the Lovehandle smartphone grip. The conversation explores themes of faith, resilience, and the importance of continuous learning in entrepreneurship. Mike discusses his early ventures, the chall...