Small Business Matters

Most small business owners start with expertise in a product, service, or trade. Very few start with expertise in strategic planning, marketing, leadership, financial management, or organizational design. And that's often where growth stalls. In this special episode of the Small Business Matters Podcast, host Tim Fulton steps into the guest seat as Taylor Fulton interviews him about the new SBM Bo...

What if one of the most overlooked groups of small businesses has the most to teach you about sustainability and growth? In this episode of Small Business Matters, Tim and Taylor Fulton sit down with Susannah Darrow CEO of Purpose Possible, to explore the realities of running and supporting nonprofits—and why their challenges mirror those of every small business owner. From navigating the chaos of...

What if your marketing isn’t broken...It’s just not telling the right story? In this episode of Small Business Matters, Tim and Taylor Fulton sit down with Sarah Quezada, founder of Ruby Brick, to unpack what truly drives connection in today’s noisy, overcrowded marketplace. From nonprofits to growing businesses, Sarah shares a refreshing perspective: great marketing isn’t about making your brand...

Struggling to convert marketing activity into predictable revenue? In this episode of Small Business Matters, Tim and Taylor Fulton welcome Keith Finger, founder and Chief Revenue Fixer of Revenue Insights. Keith breaks down why “more leads” is often a band-aid, how to hunt down the real breakdowns in the revenue journey, and why documenting processes and improving handoffs can outpace any new web...

What does it take to build a thriving company in a competitive industry—and keep it growing for more than a decade? In this episode of Small Business Matters, host Tim Fulton and co-host Taylor Fulton sit down with Zac Nicklas, President & CEO of The Pool Boys in League City, Texas. Zac shares how he turned a small family-run pool service into a trusted, 15-employee operation that’s earned a reput...

In this episode of the Small Business Matters podcast, Tim Fulton and his co-host, Taylor Fulton, welcome Brendan Martin, a Billboard-charting artist, songwriter, coach, and founder of Purpose Driven Entertainment. Brendan has collaborated with top names like Kendrick Lamar, T-Pain, and Mac Miller, while also helping over 1,000 artists land label deals, achieve a billion Spotify streams, and gener...

What happens when a crisis hits your business? Would you be ready—or reactive? In this thought-provoking episode, Tim Fulton sits down with Megan Paquin, founder and CEO of Paquin Public Relations, to explore the high-stakes world of crisis communications. With experience advising Fortune 100 brands, global institutions, and even litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court, Megan knows exactly how re...

Longtime SBM friend Ryan Tabb recently joined Tim on the Small Business Matters Podcast. Ryan was an early graduate of the SBDC GrowSmart program (then called Fast Track) and a founding member of the SBM Mastermind Group. The Founder and CEO of Peachtree Junk Removal was working for a trash pickup company when he realized the demand for bulk item removal in metro Atlanta could support a small busi...

In the latest episode of the Small Business Matters Podcast, Dean Rosson joins Tim and Taylor for an eye-opening discussion about health and fitness, and their impact on small business. Specializing in transforming individuals, companies, and organizations to improve their profitability, Dean explains why establishing a wellness culture is also important for your company's health. The co-founder a...

In the latest episode of the Small Business Matters Podcast, entrepreneur, podcast host, and TV personality Richard Grove discusses his approach to managing growth, the pros and cons of running a family business, and strategies for making work engaging and enjoyable. The COO of Wall Control explains how he led the company to achieve over $100 million in lifetime retail sales by expanding its prese...

In the latest episode of the Small Business Matters Podcast, entrepreneur, podcast host, and TV personality Richard Grove discusses his approach to managing growth, the pros and cons of running a family business, and strategies for making work engaging and enjoyable. The COO of Wall Control explains how he led the company to achieve over $100 million in lifetime retail sales by expanding its prese...

In this episode, branding expert Andy Suggs stops by to shed light on one of the small business owner’s most confusing areas of responsibility: marketing. Andy shares his expertise on defining and building your brand, understanding the 12 different brand archetypes, and common mistakes small businesses make. Tune in to learn how consumers digest information today, how Aaron Rents underwent a succe...

For more than 30 years, Thomas J. Ashenden has dedicated his career to representing injured people who have been the victims of negligence. Founded 24 years ago, Ashenden & Associates handles catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from negligence involving automobiles, premises liability, medical negligence, hotel and apartment security negligence, and Workers’ Compensation...

Dr. Bernie Mullin is a globally recognized management and marketing consultant and speaker, renowned for his unique approach to sports marketing. Co-author of the book “Sports Marketing,” Bernie's career spans over 30 years as a chief executive or senior director in prominent organizations in professional sports, collegiate athletics, and entertainment venue operations. His focus on start-ups and...

Pat Renn is a financial professional who has been cited in ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS for his work in wealth management. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 35 years of financial counseling experience, he is also the president and founder of The Renn Wealth Management Group. Pat once served as president of both the Georgia Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners and the Georgia c...

Steve Reisig is one of the founding partners of SRSA Commercial Real Estate and specializes in the leasing and sale of office and industrial space. His impressive career includes over 33 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage, consulting, and asset management and his portfolio boasts over One Billion dollars in sales and leases. Reisig along with his partner Barry Spizer, CCIM, re...

The voice of the Kansas City Royals, Joel Goldberg is also an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and published author. He began dreaming of a career as a sportscaster at a young age, always wanting to deliver news of the previous night’s game to his teachers. He’s spent more than a quarter century on television, relying on relationship-building to tell athletes' stories. Joel’s uniqu...

In 2021, Alina Lee founded Your Ad Attorney, LLC which serves as outside general counsel to companies in the marketing, tech, retail, utilities, and consulting spaces. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Alina was Senior Corporate Counsel for several corporations including Mailchimp and Southern Company Gas, worked as a corporate transactional attorney at Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) in Atlanta, an...

Steve Reisig is one of the founding partners of SRSA Commercial Real Estate and specializes in the leasing and sale of office and industrial space. His impressive career includes over 33 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage, consulting and asset management and his portfolio boasts over One Billion dollars in sales and leases. Reisig along with his partner Barry Spizer, CCIM, rec...

Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, has consulted with leaders on six continents, including Silicon Valley startups, family enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. A member of Mensa, Scott reads over 200 books each year and has written three books, with a fourth coming at the end of 2023. He earned a master’s degree in business with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership. Scott has worked wit...

As a Career Transition Coach and LinkedIn Strategist, Erin Andersen has extensive experience in writing resumes and cover letters, creating LinkedIn pages that stand out during your job search, and coaching on how to land your next job. Her areas of expertise are Transition, Toxic Work Culture Navigation, and LinkedIn. Erin also provides LinkedIn marketing strategy and training for small to medium...

Jay McDonald is a successful Executive Coach to CEOs, business owners, and leaders in multiple industries, helping folks become their best while enjoying great personal lives, and improving results. He’s also an experienced board member, having served on dozens of boards, chairing every board committee during his career. Jay is the author of Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leaders...

A skilled human resources trainer, Hunter Lott is dedicated to the rights of management and good business decision-making. He has presented to over 100,000 business owners and managers at all levels on topics such as hiring, motivation, leadership, firing, and staying out of court. Hunter is also the author of Please Sue Me-The Guide to Safe Hiring and Firing Practices for the Frontline Manager wi...

Lisa Dugan helps business owners and executives achieve their individual vision of success. She has been a Chairperson for 10 years with Vistage International and Partner and Executive Coach for 25 years with Bixler Consulting Group. In addition, Lisa co-authored several business books on executive presence and advancement strategies for success and is a popular presenter and panel moderator at Vi...

Lisa Dugan helps business owners and executives achieve their individual vision of success. She has been a Chairperson for 10 years with Vistage International and Partner and Executive Coach for 25 years with Bixler Consulting Group. In addition, Lisa co-authored several business books on executive presence and advancement strategies for success and a popular presenter and panel moderator at Vista...