The Elevate Your Business Podcast with Adam Koos

In this special episode share, Adam Koós , joins Gary Heldt as a guest on the Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on fiduciary responsibility, business exit planning, and the hidden risks business owners face when they wait too long to plan. Adam shares his personal journey from pre-med to finance, why he launched Libertas at age 25, and how his mission...

In this How I Built This episode of The Elevate Your Business Podcast, Adam sits down with George Sortino — a Sicilian-born, American-made entrepreneur who built hotels, restaurants, bowling alleys, sports books, barbershops, and entertainment centers across Northern Ohio. From arriving in the U.S. at age seven, to buying his first hotel with no money down, to creating Sortino's legendary Italian...

In this episode of The Elevate Your Business Podcast , host Paden Squires sits down with Adam Koós — founder and president of Libertas Wealth Management Group and creator of Adrenaline Advisor Consulting. Adam shares how he built a thriving firm from the ground up after starting his career just ten days before 9/11. From grinding through door-to-door sales to managing four major market crashes, Ad...

In this episode of The Elevate Your Business Podcast, host Adam Koós welcomes Christine, a former corporate leader who turned her career burnout into a catalyst for creating a purpose-driven business. Christine opens up about the moment she realized success wasn't just about climbing the corporate ladder, how she built a business aligned with her values, and the lessons she's learned about resilie...

Adam Koós joins legacy coach Angelina Carleton on her show to explore one of the most overlooked (yet critical) parts of building and exiting a business: defining what legacy really means. Too often, business owners wait until the last minute to plan their exit, focusing only on financials or legal documents while avoiding the deeper, more personal side of what they'll leave behind. Adam shares in...

In this episode of the ELEVATE Your Business Podcast, host Adam Koós sits down with Traci DeForge, founder of Produce Your Podcast , to explore how podcasting has evolved into one of the most powerful tools for business development and brand authority. With over 30 years of experience in broadcast media and Fortune 500 consulting, Traci shares how she's helped everyone from scrappy startups to bra...

In this episode of the ELEVATE Your Business Podcast , host Adam Koós sits down with Bill Woods, co-founder and CMO of 50 Marketing and host of the Missing Half podcast, to explore the crucial role marketing plays in scaling your business and boosting your company's value at exit. With over two decades of experience in B2B and manufacturing marketing, Bill breaks down how building a repeatable, sc...

In this episode of the ELEVATE Your Business Podcast, host Adam Koós sits down with Shelly Peterson, President of Kahuna Investments, to discuss her remarkable journey from a successful career in pharmaceutical sales to managing over $250 million in real estate assets. Shelly shares how a life-changing investment inspired her to pivot careers and how she leveraged her relationship-building skills...

In this episode of the ELEVATE Your Business Podcast, host Adam Koós sits down with Sharad Mehta, the Founder and CEO of REsimpli, to discuss how he transformed his real estate business from a solo operation into a scalable powerhouse. Sharad shares his journey from an accountant at EY to a real estate mogul who has flipped over 800 properties and built a portfolio of 60 rental units owned free an...

In this episode of Elevate Your Business, Adam welcomes Andrew Doup, founder of Syndication Counsel, to discuss the powerful tax benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones. Andrew shares his expertise on how these zones work, the federal and state tax incentives they offer, and how investors can strategically leverage them to maximize their returns while minimizing their tax liabilities. Adam and And...

In this episode of Elevate Your Business, Adam sits down with Joseph Sofia, Regional President of First National Bank in Central Ohio. With expertise in commercial and middle-market banking, loan origination, portfolio management, and credit analysis, Joseph shares practical insights for business owners navigating the complexities of scaling and selling a business. Joseph reveals one actionable st...

In this episode of Elevate Your Business, Adam continues the "How I Built It" series with Andy Fruechtnicht, CEO, President, and Founder of Single Source IT , based in Columbus, Ohio. Andy shares his journey from his very first job to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the IT industry. He talks about what inspired him to start his business and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Adam an...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam talks with Bob St. Germain, Managing Director and Principal at Corporate Finance Associates in Columbus, Ohio, about why exit planning is essential for business owners from day one. Bob explains the importance of integrating exit strategies from day one, transforming the way owners think about and plan for the future of their business. Adam and Bob...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with Dan Baron, an expert in estate planning, elder care law, probate, and business succession, to simplify the often daunting process of estate planning. Together, they explore important topics like whether or not you should avoid probate and how the probate process can impact your assets. Dan introduces the concept of asset shrinkage, ex...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with Robb Christenson and Chuck Nauman, Co-Founders and Partners at Peerless Search, a leading talent solutions firm specializing in Finance, Accounting, and Tech placements. Robb and Chuck share their insights on the current state of recruiting, emphasizing the crucial role of authenticity in building and maintaining trusted relationships...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam welcomes John Aman, Partner at B2BCFO and a 30+ year veteran in the financial services industry. Specializing in lower and middle-market privately held companies with revenues ranging from $2 million to $60 million, John shares his expertise on how CFOs analyze financials to drive profit growth. Adam and John delve into key financial strategies, inc...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with David Hartley, Partner-In-Charge at Anders CPA and Advisory, to explore the evolving landscape of accounting, tax work, and CPA services in a post-pandemic world. David shares his insights on how the industry is changing, revealing what he sees as the "cheat code" to thriving in this new era. Together, Adam and David discuss the futur...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam discusses Employee Stock Ownership Programs (ESOPs) with experts Joseph Sophia, Troy Starr, and Greg Daugherty. They explain how ESOPs work, differentiating them from other business exit plans and employee benefits. Learn about the benefits ESOPs offer to both employers and employees, making them an attractive option for business succession planning...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam chats with Michael Frew of Dev Driven Acquisitions to explore the world of digital business acquisitions. Michael shares his journey from the corporate sphere of software engineering to online business purchases. He discusses the benefits for IT professionals of acquiring established online businesses rather than starting from scratch, offering a pr...

6In this episode Adam sits down with Greg Smith, VP of IPX1031, to unravel the complexities of 1031 exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). As experts in the field, Greg and his team help real estate sellers minimize tax liabilities and reinvest those savings into their next ventures, making these tools invaluable for savvy investors. Throughout their discussion, Adam and Greg explore how...

6In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with Jody Grunden, Co-founder of Summit CPA Group and partner at Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. Summit Virtual CFO is recognized as the leading provider of virtual CFO services across North America, assisting over 100 businesses in maximizing profits, minimizing taxes, and increasing cash flow. Jody brings a wealth of expertise and experie...

In this episode of "Elevate Your Business," Adam sits down with DeAndre Martin, the dynamic restaurateur behind Just Chicken, to delve into his remarkable journey from a troubled past to entrepreneurial success. D'Andre's story is one of resilience and transformation. Inspired by his hardworking mother, who juggled three jobs, and motivated by a pivotal experience in Juvenile Hall, D'Andre made a...

In this engaging episode of "Elevate Your Business," host Adam Koos welcomes two expert guests: Amber Gilsdorf, Director of College Planning with Estrela Consulting, and Katie Cox, the owner of Katie Cox and Co., a boutique tax and accounting firm. Together, they delve into the pressing issue of the rising cost of college education and provide invaluable advice for business owners and parents alik...

Tune in to the next episode of "Elevate Your Business" for an engaging discussion between host Adam Koos and Michael Levin, a seasoned ghostwriter with an impressive track record of over 1000 books spanning three decades. In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of avoiding the "commodity trap" and building trust in a landscape where establishing credibility can be challenging. With a focu...

Adam Koos sits down with Will Moss, the CEO and Founder of  HBCU Connect, a pioneering online platform serving the students and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Since its inception in 2002, HBCU Connect has grown to over 1.2 million members, becoming a vital hub for connecting talent with opportunities while serving the needs of advertisers and employers seeking to e...