Small Business Break-Through

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, where this week’s guest is Peter Kalanda, owner of Three Horizons Interactive. Peter shares his journey from the hospitality industry to digital marketing, emphasizing his passion for working with small businesses of all budgets. Key topics include the importance of personalized customer service, effective SEO strategies, and the evolving digital...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Patricia Stepler, founder of Creating Top Producers. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts for achieving long-term success and fulfillment. Patricia shares her approach to helping clients overcome limiting beliefs by understanding and rewiring their thought processes. She illustrates her points with personal...

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how to effectively utilize virtual assistants (VAs) to maximize efficiency and productivity for your small business. Our guest, Cameron Dusky, Executive Assistant at BELAY Solutions, shares invaluable insights on transitioning tasks, building trust, setting up effective systems, and leveraging both human and AI capabil...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason Pond interviews John Worthington, CEO, and founder of Sircles. They discuss the challenges small businesses face with bad reviews and how Sircles aims to revolutionize the industry by focusing on social recommendations from trusted friends rather than reviews from strangers. John shares his inspiration for starting the company,...

In this episode of the Small Business podcast series, host Jason interviews Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle 41, a digital consultancy that helps small businesses leverage technology to enhance their operations. Ben, a five-time technical founder, shares insights on how technology, particularly AI, can benefit small businesses by automating processes, increasing efficiency, and improving customer...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Series, host Jason Pond interviews Matt Wilson, the founder of the Yellow Brick Method. They discuss the importance of holistic coaching for CEOs and business leaders, emphasizing the integration of spiritual, physical, and relational health to achieve business success. Matt shares his journey from venture capital to coaching, detailing how he ide...

In this engaging episode of the Small Business Podcast, Jason interviews Katie Nelson, a renowned business and sales coach known as 'The Sales Catalyst.' Katie shares her journey from co-owning startups to becoming a sought-after sales expert. The discussion covers essential sales strategies, overcoming fears related to sales, and the importance of human connection in business. Katie also offers p...

Empowering Small Business Owners: Financial Planning Without Bias featuring Rob Burnette Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Series! In this episode, we speak with Rob Burnette, CEO and fiduciary financial advisor at Outlook Financial Center. Rob shares his journey from a Navy submarine warfare officer to a dedicated financial advisor who refuses to set high minimums to help those in need....

Empowering Financial Independence: Interview with Sebastian Oz | Small Business Break-Through Podcast Welcome to the Small Business Podcast breakthrough series! In this insightful episode, we sit down with Sebastian Oz, Founder and CEO of Stocks Uni. Sebastian shares his inspiring journey about breaking free from financial scams and creating accessible financial training for all. Discover how his...

Welcome to the Small Business Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Rusty Fulling, founder and CEO of Fulling Management. Rusty shares his insights on supporting small businesses through effective accounting and leadership development. Tune in to hear about his journey and the importance of creating a thriving remote work culture. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Meet Rusty Fulling 03:45 T...

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of financial empowerment for women entrepreneurs with our special guest, Dr. Annie Cole, founder of Money Essentials for Women. Dr. Cole shares her inspiring journey from social worker to financial expert and how she created a program designed to help women take control of their finances and achieve bu...

This week, our special guest, Danish Desai, a meditation leader and service advisor for global speaker talks, joins us from Melbourne, Australia. Originally from India, Danish shares his journey of developing and teaching meditation and breathing techniques over the past 60 years. We dive into the importance of meditation and breathing for small business owners, exploring how these practices can h...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we host Ruby Benoit, CEO, and founder of Craft Good Business, who shares her expertise in marketing for small businesses. Ruby discusses her journey from corporate America to supporting solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with strategic marketing plans. She elaborates on the benefits of hiring marketing agencies, the importance of having a hol...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we interview Anna VanAgtmael, founder of Wandering Roots, who specializes in organizing retreats for VIP clients. Anna shares her journey from working in molecular diagnostics to starting her own retreat business. Despite challenges, including having to cancel retreats due to the pandemic, she developed a successful business model by offe...

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, we dive deep with Isaiah Davis, a financial professional and real estate expert from Atlanta, Georgia. Isaiah shares his inspiring journey from starting out broke at 15 to becoming a successful author and investor. Learn about his strategies for overcoming self-doubt, protecting investments, and helping people achieve their dream of home ownership. Is...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Series, we dive into the world of storytelling with Amanda Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Saved by Story Publishing. Known as the Story Oracle, Amanda shares her journey from aspiring journalist to history teacher, and finally to entrepreneurial storyteller. Discover her insights on the importance of personal stories for small business owners and...

This week, we take a unique approach by diving into the journey of James Corwin, a wildlife artist who has built a global business selling his oil paintings. Join us as we explore how James started his career, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he used to grow his brand. From selling his first pieces on Facebook to owning a gallery, James shares valuable insights on incorporating art into...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Kirstin  Carey, founder of Evolve Consulting, who has over 30 years of sales experience and is a specialist in helping small business owners become expert closers. Kirstin  shares her journey from sales consulting to overcoming significant health challenges, to building successful businesses including welln...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews JD Walter, President of Waltric, on the challenges and strategies of developing workforce talent. JD shares insights from his 20 years of experience, including his time in the US Navy, on creating effective training programs tailored to meet specific business needs. The discussion covers the importance of human resil...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, we dive deep into digital marketing strategies with Kevin Howell, the founder of 3 29. Kevin shares his journey of 25 years in the agency world, focusing on web development and lead generation. He discusses the challenges and successes of running his own agency and a recent merger that synergized their services. Kevin emphasizes the impor...

In this episode, Jason interviews Harry Mumma, founder of Executend, a company specializing in providing fractional C-suite services. Harry shares insights into how his diverse background in finance, IT, and operations benefits small business owners by freeing them from tasks that don't align with their passion. Learn about the importance of strategic planning, effective time management, and why w...

In this episode of the Small Business podcast series, we dive into the visual side of marketing with Kate Cherry, founder of Kate Cherry Photography. Kate shares her journey, starting from portrait photography in 2011 to focusing on branding photography for small business owners. She discusses the importance of storytelling through imagery, how she builds strong client relationships, and the essen...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Series. We are delighted to introduce Gene McCubbin, founder and CEO of Review-ER, who has dedicated his career to addressing a critical issue faced by countless small business owners: unhelpful negative reviews. Gene discusses how his new product, Review-ER, helps businesses manage and suppress those detrimental reviews, thereby im...

This week, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Abby Ashley, the founder of The Virtual Savvy. Abby started her own virtual assistant business from the ground up while she was pregnant and turned it into a successful venture that replaced her husband's income. Now, she helps others do the same through her training programs. Hear about her challenges, triumphs, and the valuable lessons she le...

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason welcomes Amanda Garcia, the founder and CEO of Color Word Creative. Amanda shares her journey of starting her own marketing business, the challenges she faced, and the keys to her success. She emphasizes the importance of using AI tools for efficiency while maintaining the human touch in client relationships. Amanda also recoun...