Let's Talk small Business with Mitchell Wilson

Many business owners run themselves ragged chasing higher revenue, only to wonder why their bank accounts aren't reflecting their hard work. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business , host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jung Chung, a seasoned business coach and "profit hunter." With over 14 years of experience analyzing thousands of profit and loss statements, Jung breaks down th...

Are you chasing vanity metrics that look good on paper but leave your bank account on life support? In this episode of the Coachbirds podcast, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Scott Miller—a seasoned global sales executive with over 40 years of hands-on experience driving revenue and scaling high-performing teams across the US and Southeast Asia. Scott pulls back the curtain on the brutal lessons he...

Ever feel like you’re throwing hard-earned cash at marketing just to buy "things" rather than investing in real business growth? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Zachary Rischitelli, founder and managing director of Fig Advertising and Marketing. With a fascinating background in psychology and anthropology, Zachary breaks down the deep emotional needs and cultural triggers that a...

Ever feel like your business has hit an invisible glass ceiling you just can't seem to smash through? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Rik Schnabel, Australia's leading "brain untrainer," six-time international bestselling author, and mindset pioneer with over 39,000 hours of transformational client work. Rik flips traditional business coaching on its head, revealing why...

Ever wonder what a lifelong banker actually thinks about entrepreneurs? In this episode, I sit down with Chip Higgins, who spent over 35 years in the trenches of the US banking world before transitioning to helping small businesses from the outside. Chip shares his unique journey—from dreaming about banking as a teenager (while everyone else wanted to be in the NBA) to managing major executive res...

Ever feel like you’re doing absolutely everything right in your business, but things still aren't jelling? In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jessica Osborn—marketing strategist, business coach, and founder of the Business Jam program. Jessica shares her journey from corporate head of marketing to radically streamlining her business while traveling Australia in a caravan. Mit...

What happens when you combine an ultra-endurance athlete, a VP tech role, a three-month-old baby, and a stolen hotel sewing kit? You get Josh Sprague, the relentless operator behind Orange Mud, Seven Clay, and Anvil & Acre. In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Josh to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build an e-commerce empire from a Texas garage. Josh gets re...

Running a small business often means wearing too many hats, especially when it comes to admin, branding and content creation. In this episode, Mitchell chats with Marie Fox from Crafty Fox by Design about how small business owners can simplify their workflows, create polished branding and use Canva more effectively without wasting hours figuring it all out. Marie shares her journey from working tr...

What actually separates marketing, PR and communications, and why should small business owners care? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Amanda Lacey, founder and director of Popcom, to unpack the real power behind strategic communication. From growing up on a sheep station in country New South Wales to leading crisis management and PR campaigns for major o...

HR is one of those things most business owners avoid until it becomes a real problem. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Guillermo “Gil” Triana, founder and CEO of PEO Marketplace, to unpack what a PEO actually is, when businesses should consider one, and why so many owners end up overpaying, underprotected, or buried in admin. Gil shares his journey from...

What happens when you stop treating marketing like a collection of random tactics and start building it like a real growth engine? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Javier Lozano, founder and fractional CMO at Boulder Media Solutions, to unpack what actually drives scalable growth for small businesses. From launching a business during the 2008 recession to helping scale a company from $1M t...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Daman Grewal, founding partner of LogisticsSales.com. Daman shares his journey through logistics, sales, operations, and entrepreneurship, along with the lessons he learned from building and scaling businesses from the ground up. This conversation covers: • Why sales is really about service and relationships • How custome...

Most business owners have an accountant, but far fewer actually understand their numbers. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Tamanna Rehlia, founder of Sense and Solutions, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of small business finances. From personal financial setbacks to helping her sister avoid shutting down a business, Tam shares how emotional patterns, not just spreadsheet...

What really makes a business succeed, the idea or the execution? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Bobby Casey to unpack the realities of building and scaling businesses across borders. From launching companies at 19 to creating location-independent ventures, Bobby shares hard-earned lessons on validation, execution, and avoiding costly mistakes early on. They explore the rise of digital no...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Matthew Holman, founder of Commerce Catalyst and Subscription Prescription, to break down what’s really happening inside growing businesses right now. They dive into the biggest challenges founders face, including time management, knowing where to focus, and how to stop spreading yourself too thin. Matt shares why the bus...

In a world obsessed with leads, Byron Trzeciak is focused on one thing most businesses are still missing… revenue. Founder of Pixel Rush, Byron breaks down what’s actually changed in marketing over the last decade, and why more leads no longer means more growth. From rising competition and low-quality enquiries, to the real role AI is starting to play, this conversation cuts through the noise. We...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Paul Lajoie, a CPA turned business acquisition expert who’s bought and exited over 15 businesses. This is not theory, it’s real-world experience from someone who’s been in every seat. Paul breaks down why buying a business can be a smarter move than starting from scratch, how to structure deals creatively, and how some buyers ar...

🎙️ “If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired.” A lot of business owners think they have a lead problem. But as Christine Blosdale shares, it’s often a clarity problem. You might be great at what you do… But if your messaging is confusing, your ideal clients won’t connect. And if you’re promoting what you want to sell instead of what people actually need, you’re making it harder than it has t...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson chats with Florida-based business law attorney Matthew Fornaro about the legal issues small business owners too often ignore until it is too late. With more than 20 years in law and over a decade running his own firm, Matthew shares why so many SMEs are underserved, the difference between a legal decision and a business decision, and wh...

Let’s Talk… Cybersecurity and Small Business Survival Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a business survival issue. In this episode, Mitchell Wilson sits down with cybersecurity expert George Bakalov to break down the real risks facing small and medium sized businesses. With 90% of SMEs experiencing some form of cyber attack last year, small businesses are no longer flying under the rada...

In this episode, Richard Butler shares his journey from aspiring rock star to technology entrepreneur and AI consultant. He reflects on building and exiting a 16 year IT services business, the challenges of rapid growth, and the lessons learned about leadership versus management. Richard opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how that insight reshaped his understanding of risk,...

Can comedy help you close a deal? Kevin Hubschman, founder of Laugh. Inc, thinks so. From Brooklyn improv nights to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Kevin’s business delivers Laughter as a Service through comedy shows and professional development workshops. In this episode, we explore how comedy skills like listening, adapting, and being okay with failure can give small business owners a serious edge. Kevi...

From selling eggs in Fiji to managing multi-million-dollar construction projects in New Zealand, Sanjesh Lal’s journey is all about grit, growth, and real-life learning. In this episode, Sanjesh shares how he co-founded Keola Construction with his wife Sangeeta, starting from humble beginnings and evolving into a trusted name in multi-unit, high-end, and community-focused builds. We talk about the...

Mitchell sits down with Kip O’Donnell, founder of Start Recruitment, to talk about what really goes into finding the right talent for your business. With over two decades in recruitment across London, Auckland, and now Nelson, Kip shares his journey from big corporates to running his own show. He breaks down how recruitment actually works, why the best candidates might never see your job ad, and w...

Being a business lawyer isn’t about crushing dreams, it’s about protecting them. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Jacintha Akinson-Manson to unpack what it really means to give solid legal advice. From standard agreements to sales and purchases, Jacintha shares why informed choices matter and how the right legal steps can keep your business out of hot water. If you’ve ever thought legal ad...