The Business Ownership Podcast

Why do so many e-commerce businesses struggle to grow? Is your online store growing—or just surviving? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Aj Saunders. Over the last decade, AJ has launched an eBook publishing company, built and scaled a global e-commerce shop (initially on WooCommerce and later on Magento), and expanded into marketing strategy under the Audacious Comme...

Could franchising be your path to business ownership? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed James Hilovsky. James, a dedicated franchise broker, channels his passion for empowering entrepreneurs and sports professionals into guiding them towards business ownership dreams. With a wealth of experience in customized franchise matching and rigorous due diligence, he ensures c...

Are you growing your business—but leaving your wealth exposed? What legal protections should be in place before a lawsuit hits? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Brian Bradley. Brian, a distinguished Asset Protection Attorney, Financial Planner, #1 Best Selling Author, and renowned educator in the legal and financial spheres. With a national client base, Brian and his...

Are you leaving sponsorship money on the table? Could better sponsorship strategy transform your success? In this episode of The Business OWnership Podcast I interviewed Alex Durant. Alex Durant is truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of festival sponsor management! With over 15 years of experience under her belt, she has honed her skills to perfection and has become renowned for her exc...

Are you trying to grow your business alone? What if the fastest way to scale wasn’t more hustle — but better peers? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Bob Carrothers. Meet Bob, your dedicated partner in leadership growth. With over 28 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching, Bob has guided CEOs and C-suite executives towards success and ful...

Are you leaving thousands on the table with taxes? What if lowering taxes and saving profit happened at the same time — automatically? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Shauna A. Wekherlein. In this episode of the Boss Your Business podcast, we dive deep into the world of tax strategies with our special guest, Shana A. Wekherlein CPA, a renowned tax strategist and exp...

Are you asking your clients the right questions? What if a quiz could start your best sales conversations? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Catharine O'Leary. Catharine, known as the 'Quiz Queen,' is an expert in client engagement. With over three decades in market research and consumer insights, she specializes in attracting ideal clients and boosting revenue. Her a...

Want to turn your knowledge into a course that sells? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Donna Ashton. Donna Ashton is a course expert, and host of the Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast. She built a multiple six-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week. Donna reuses content (books, presentations, workbooks, podca...

What if your side hustle could become a real agency — without underpricing yourself? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Michael Chagala. Michael is the founder and CEO of Rank Harvest, LLC. Rank Harvest offers premium digital marketing services to local and national businesses in competitive markets, difficult niche challenges, product launches and repairing damaged SE...

Still relying on ads and social media posts to get clients? Podcasting builds trust faster, shortens the sales cycle, and positions you as the go-to expert — without chasing leads. In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Nicole Grinnell. Nicole is a 2x business owner and founded Mic'd Up Booking driven by her firsthand experience of the power of podcasting. Her desire is t...

What if hiring leaders didn’t take months? In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series, I interviewed John Pezoulas. Over the past 15 years, John has excelled in the recruitment industry, from scaling an Exec search firm, a staffing recruitment office or managing 14 National offices. In highly competitive markets in Executive Search (Marketing/Sales/HR) , and High Volume Staffing (Manufacturing/H...

People aren’t leaving for culture only— they’re leaving for better pay. What if compensation data could predict hiring problems before they happen? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Cary Sparrow. Founder, CEO at WageScape - A former US Navy officer who served on several nuclear submarines, turned Entrepreneur. With 35+ years (combined) of engineering, military, consu...

Feeling stuck in your career? What if your “secure job” isn’t actually secure? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Maja Taylor. Maja Taylor is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source where she helps people explore opportunities outside of the traditional job market including entrepreneurship and business ownership, through investments or licensing and fr...

Want to teach your kids confidence, money skills, and resilience — all at once? Entrepreneurship isn’t just for adults. It’s how kids learn life skills.   In this episode of The Business Ownrship Podcast, I interviewed Mike Mammel. Mike is here to talk about Mini Titans. Mini Titans is a character-building program that uses entrepreneurship as a powerful tool to instill essential life skills in ch...

Are you treating workplace safety as a checklist—or a growth strategy? What would happen if your business had to prove its safety program tomorrow? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Elizabeth Lecerf. Elizabeth, the founder of SafetyComply. With a background in working for large single trade companies and years of experience at a general contractor overseeing in-house...

Are you building tech that looks good—or tech that actually solves problems? The front end is more than design — it’s business strategy. What if your next innovation didn’t cost more… it saved more? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Matt Strippelhoff. Matt is a seasoned expert in traditional and interactive media, has significantly shaped Red Hawk's technological land...

What’s the real difference between SaaS growth and SaaS chaos? Could smarter CFO strategies be the secret to your next growth leap? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Anthony Nitsos. Anthony is a seasoned financial strategist with a background in human medicine and finance. He is dedicated to providing tailored fractional CFO services for SaaS startups. With a proven t...

Ever wonder how design can transform the value and feel of a home? Can thoughtful design really make your investment more profitable?   In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Alex Young Palin & Eric Palin. Tano Studio is a dynamic interior design duo in Calgary, specializing in creating thoughtfully curated spaces that blend aesthetics with functionality. As a innovative i...

What’s the future of sugar reduction—and how will it change what we eat? Can sugar reduction actually boost business growth?  In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast  I interviewed Kash Rocheleau. Kash Rocheleau is the co-owner of The Reset Button , a one-stop shop for ADAS calibration services, where she oversees financial operations including budgeting, cash flow, investments, and tax...

Do you really know what makes your business valuable to buyers? Would your company attract the right buyer if you tried to sell today? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Tristan Tahmaseb. Tristan Tahmaseb is a Director at ButcherJoseph & Co.   He helps founder- and family-owned businesses navigate complex ownership transitions, from M&A to ESOPs and recapitalizations....

What if video marketing wasn’t about going viral, but about getting results? Want to know the secret to video content that converts? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Atiba de Souza. Atiba de Souza, renowned as a "Super Connector" and the "Video Content Superman," is a celebrated marketer and business owner whose career is rooted in the profound belief that the true p...

Are you undervaluing your products and leaving money on the table? How much growth are you missing because you don’t fully understand your metrics?   In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Pablo Paul Lemberg.   Paul has advised entrepreneurs and worked with thousands of business owners to grow revenues, profits and valuation — since 1996. He’s started and sold two software...

Not all ads are created equal — are you running the wrong ones? Could your marketing funnel be killing your ad results?   In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jennifer Tamborski. Jennifer Tamborski, a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist, specializes in empowering business owners with innovative marketing and tailored digital strategies. With over a decade of agency exp...

Relocating abroad isn’t just logistics—it’s identity, mindset, and clarity. Before you move abroad, ask yourself: “How do I want to live?” In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Deborah Dahab. Deborah is an expat coach and intercultural psychologist with extensive experience living in six countries across three continents. This journey has given her a deep understanding of...

🎨 Feeling stuck in your creative career? Your creativity is your power—learn how to sell it confidently. In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jamie Roberts. Jamie the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, courses, and her Rock That Creative Job podcast...