The Business Owner's Journey

Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: The Psychology of Risk-Taking and Trailblazing in Business (Part 1) Episode Summary: Join host Nick Berry as he interviews Haley Perlus , Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Haley talks about the psychology of risk-taking in business, sharing her insights on confidence, mindset shifts, and accountability. Hale...

Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The 3 Pillars of Support Every Small Business Owner Needs Episode Summary: In this solo episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , host Nick Berry shares his 3 essential pillars of support that every small business owner needs to thrive: individualized guidance, a community network, and a peer advisory board. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur,...

Full Episode Page: Anthony Milia: Data Driven Marketing and My Best Business Decisions Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry talks with Anthony Milia , founder of Milia Marketing, a Cleveland-based agency specializing in the Stone, Kitchen and Bath industry. Anthony shares his journey from running a generalist agency to creating a niche marketing...

Full Episode Page : Romi Wallach & Nicole Mastrangelo: The Daily Drip Formula for Building a Community of Businesswomen Episode Summary : In this episode, Nick Berry sits down with Romi Wallach and Nicole Mastrangelo , co-founders of Daily Drip Media. They share their remarkable path from launching a grassroots platform to growing an influential community supporting South Florida businesswomen...

Full Episode Page: Vivien Hudson: The Anti-Pharmacist Helping Entrepreneurs Handle Stress Better Episode Summary: In this unique episode of The Business Owner's Journey , Nick Berry interviews Vivien Hudson , a former pharmacy owner and now Stress & Performance Coach for leaders. Known as the “anti-pharmacist,” Vivien shares her journey from growing two pharmacies to coaching entrepreneur...

Full Episode Page : Brooke Lively: Running a Business by the Numbers and Fractional CFO Services Episode Summary : In this episode, Brooke Lively , founder and CFO of CathCap, joins Nick Berry to share her journey of rebuilding after losing 94% of her revenue by firing her largest client. She delves into her six key numbers methodology, which helps business owners manage and grow their businesses...

Full Episode Page : Daniel Wakefield: How I Grew My Photography Business From Zero To Six Figures In 12 Months Episode Summary: Daniel Wakefield , founder of Top Tier Headshots, shares how he transformed headshot photography into a high-end service, growing his business from a side hustle to six figures in just 12 months. In this episode, Daniel reveals his key strategies for business growth, from...

Full Episode Page: Phil Putnam: How Desire-Based Leadership Sparks Employee Motivation and Performance Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry talks with Phil Putnam , founder of Phil Putnam Coaching. Phil shares his innovative "Desire-Based Leadership" approach, explaining how aligning employee goals with business needs leads to higher perf...

Full Episode Page: Matt Diggity: How a World-Class SEO Expert Builds a Digital Marketing Empire Summary: In this episode, SEO expert and entrepreneur Matt Diggity sits down with Nick Berry to discuss the evolution of search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, and how AI is reshaping the industry. From his early days as an electrical engineer to building a portfolio of thriving SEO businesses...

Full episode page: Shireen Hilal: Growth Strategies for Professional Services Firms Shireen Hilal is the founder and CEO of Maior, a consultancy helping professional services firms overcome their pain points and plateaus. Shireen started her career practicing law, and then served in several executive roles, including COO of a national law firm where she boosted revenue +20%, profits +30%, and secu...

Full episode page: Melissa Darville: From School Founder to Franchise Founder Melissa Darville is the founder of the Shiver Caribbean franchise. She participated in the 2022 Climate Launchpad Green Business Idea Competition, was named a Top 100 Finalist in the Entrepreneurship World Cup, and is a representative for the Global Entrepreneur Network.  She credits her involvement with organizations li...

Full Episode Page: John DiJulius: Elevating Customer and Employee Experience to World-Class Standards Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry interviews John DiJulius, the expert on world-class customer and employee experiences. John shares his journey from starting a salon with his wife to becoming a sought-after speaker and consultant, working with top brand...

Full Episode Page : Jessica Yarmey: Building Brands, Fitness Franchises, and Embracing Resilience Episode Summary : In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry chats with Jessica Yarmey, a seasoned entrepreneur who has spent over 25 years in the franchise industry, working with global brands like Gold’s Gym and Burger King. Jessica shares her journey of launching and scaling her o...

Full Episode Page : Nick Berry: Leadership, Intentionality, and the Power of Personal Agency Episode Summary: In this special episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry is interviewed by his wife, Kelly Berry, host of Life Intended . They dive into Nick's entrepreneurial journey from a small-town farm to becoming a successful CEO and mentor. Nick shares his views on leadership, the...

Full Episode Page : Sara Nay: Continuous Learning & Growth at Duct Tape Marketing Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Sara Nay , COO of Duct Tape Marketing, shares her insights on effective delegation, company culture, and overcoming burnout. Sara discusses how her role as an integrator complements her father John Jantsch's visionary approach, allowing them...

Full Episode Page : Dana Farber: Mindful Marketing for Visionary Leaders and Brands Episode Summary: Dana Farber , founder of Moonstone Marketing, shares her backstory and the challenges of starting her own business. Dana's approach involves getting deep into the minds of her clients, adopting their perspectives, and building strong relationships. She also discusses the significance of carvin...

Full Episode Page : Kelly Berry: Six Big Lessons from Our Podcast Guests Episode Summary: Nick and Kelly Berry each bring three big lessons they've taken from their podcast guests. The 6 Takeways are: - Even accomplished individuals can struggle with imposter syndrome ( The Power of Inner Work & Breaking Free from Societal Norms with Dr. Margie Serrato ) - Creating an ideal day and realiz...

Full Episode Page : Matt Goebel: Scaling a SAAS Solution for Multi-Unit Businesses and Franchises Episode Summary:    Matt Goebel shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his first job in consulting and the itch to be an entrepreneur. He quit his job during the financial crisis and started his own consulting company, which eventually became Lumarc Solutions. He then had a failed startup i...

Full Episode Page : Mental Toughness and Resilience in Business: Rocks, Jellybeans, and Marshmallows Episode Summary:    Nick Berry discusses the importance of mental toughness and resilience in being a successful business owner.  He shares how Hall of Fame Coach Beauford Sanders taught him the analogy of rocks, jellybeans, and marshmallows to categorize one's response to adversity. Rocks are...

Full Episode Page : Austin Mullins: Becoming an SEO and Content Craftsman, Agency Builder and Thought Leader Episode Summary:  In this conversation, Austin Mullins discusses the importance of effective communication in business and the value of gaining experience and expertise. He shares his journey from copywriting to sales to starting his own agency, Conversion Media. The conversation covers the...

Full Episode Page : tBOJ Resource: Upleveling Business Strategy with the Strategic Alignment Plan Go here to get your copy of the Strategic Alignment Plan. Episode Summary:  Host Nick Berry delves into the Strategic Alignment Plan, a crucial framework for small business owners looking to streamline their vision, goals, and decision-making processes. Learn how this simple yet powerful tool can help...

Full Episode Page : Scott Fay: Turning Distressed Companies into Success Stories Episode Summary:  Scott Fay has a successful track record of turning around distressed companies. He has rolled up 17 distressed companies under TCI Rood and has found a formula for success. Part of his formula has been learning that his strength is fixing broken companies rather than creating new ones. Fay also share...

Full Episode Page : Haley Perlus: The Need for Mental Toughness as a Business Owner Episode Summary:  Haley Perlus is a Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology, author, speaker and entrepreneur.  Haley works with elite executives, brands and athletes all over the world on mindset and mental toughness in achieving peak performance.  Haley encourages individuals to embrace discomfort, take responsibi...

Full Episode Page : John Jantsch: Building a Business on Marketing Strategies, Systems, and Fractional CMOs Episode Summary:  John Jantsch , founder of Duct Tape Marketing, shares his journey and the milestones that led to the creation of his marketing methodology. John and host Nick Berry discuss the importance of strategy in marketing and how it can differentiate businesses in a crowded market....

Full Episode Page : Steve McFarland: Being an Emotionally Intelligent Business Leader (with full list of resources shared) Episode Summary:  Steve McFarland is a Master Chair of CEO Peer Advisory groups and Executive Coach with Vistage International. He’s also a Mental Fitness Coach with Positive Intelligence, and is a small business owner with 5 franchises of the School of Rock. Steve talks about...