The Entrepreneurs' Journey

In today's episode, I had the chance to speak with Jason Snider. Jason Snider is a seasoned Profit Coach dedicated to helping HVAC and plumbing contractors master their finances. With over 25 years of expertise in accounting, finance, and cash-flow strategy, he specializes in removing the guesswork from business management. Jason empowers owners to regain control of their bottom line, increas...

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Natalie Campbell, who has a background in leading accounting departments for very successful family-owned restaurant and hospitality brands. Being born and raised around the hospitality industry from a very young age would be an understatement when describing Natalie. From folding napkins to working summer shifts as a busser, expo, and s...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with business advisor Van Battle about the customer experience, customer service, and voice of customer programs he deployed in restaurants and leading brands like Levi’s, Sharper Image, and Jamba Juice to drive growth.  During our call, we discussed his professional journey and great brands' mindset for crafting elevated customer experiences that drive loyalty...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Zeke Camusio, serial entrepreneur and founder of Data Speaks, an AI-powered attribution platform that helps companies understand what drives their sales and invest in the right marketing strategies. Zeke has assisted hundreds of marketing teams in predicting, with 90%+ accuracy, the ROI for every channel and campaign, helped over 150 companies increase revenue...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Curtis May.  Curtis is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. The primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help busines...

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Clay Staires, a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of transformative experience, renowned for his expertise in leadership development and navigating personal and business growth. Clay’s dynamic programs and speaking engagements have empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential. Whether turning around family...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Christopher Salem, who serves as a CEO, Business Executive Mentor, and Business Acceleration Strategist at Sustainable Success Coaching & Consulting where he helps businesses craft their compelling value proposition to use custom strategies to skyrocket their revenue and profit. His expertise results in heightened morale, increased employee engagement, and...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Chuck Hogan, Managing Partner at Your Best Life, an organization helping people to elevate finance, family, fitness and faith to maximize their Best Life through mentorship, community, and exclusive events. His unique background of sales, business and relationship building gives him a rare perspective that enables him to successfully guide entrepreneurs, CEOS,...

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Luis Scott, a highly respected attorney, sought-after speaker, and dynamic entrepreneur who has made a profound impact in both the legal and business realms. As the co-founder of 8 Figure Firm Consulting and Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, Luis has achieved remarkable success while continuously embodying an entrepreneurial spirit. With an impressive career spannin...

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Kyle Smith, who is a CPA and finance graduate from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. Kyle is a dedicated champion of small and medium-sized businesses. Beginning his career in Austin, he honed his skills as an Accountant and Controller for various bar and restaurant groups. Kyle’s journey continued at Scalefactor, where he advised clients acr...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Chad Jenkins, a lifelong entrepreneur and visionary known for reshaping businesses to deliver remarkable returns. With three groundbreaking methods and boundless curiosity, he serves as a catalyst for business growth. Collaborating with leaders across industries, he uncovers hidden opportunities, achieving exponential enterprise value growth. Chad’s track recor...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jody Grunden of Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. Jody Grunden is an accounting visionary with over 20 years of experience. He has helped pioneer innovative changes within the industry, including the introduction of the first subscription-based billing method employed by an accounting firm. He is also the author of two books, Digital Dollars and Cents and Building...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Robert Haar of Best Franchise Options. Robert is a seasoned franchise veteran, having been a VP of Franchise Development for a Restaurant chain for 12 years. Before then, Robert spent 10 years working within franchise systems as a management trainer for Einstein Brothers, General manager with Red Robin and Goldberg’s Deli in Seattle. He also founded, owned and...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jeff Lenning, the founder of Excel University, a revolutionary force at the intersection of accounting and technology. More than an online training platform, Excel University is a dynamic hub where Jeff’s expertise and passion converge, providing a comprehensive resource through courses, live office hours, webinars, and articles. During the show, we discussed J...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Patrick E. Donohue, an entrepreneur and a valuation expert. Patrick embarked on his financial journey with a lemonade stand at age four and invested in Coca-Cola shares by age ten. Equipped with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Patrick has emerged as a reliable investor, adept stock analyst, and valuable advisor to various entrepreneurial endeav...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Dr. Jonathan Baktari MD, who is the CEO of eNational Testing, which revolutionized the ease of getting laboratory testing. He is also the CEO of e7 Health and US Drug Test Centers, the host of the podcast BaktariMD, and the creator of the bestselling course: High Converting Call Class. e7 Health is a preventative health and wellness company that has been called...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Matt Nelson, the owner of Active Media, a marketing and publishing company specialized in graphic design, printing, and direct mail services. What I enjoyed most about our time together was hearing how Matt got introduced to the world of marketing and direct mail. Learn more about Matt Nelson:   Email: Matt Nelson LinkedIn: Matt Nelson Website: Matt Nelson   Pl...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Mickie Kennedy, an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility using PR.  During our call, we discussed ways small business owners can prepare their company brand and story for success when it comes to leveraging press releases to gain exposure.   Email: Mickie Kennedy LinkedIn: Mickie Kennedy Website: eRe...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Trent Werner and Kyle Miller about the importance of creating quality content in business. In this episode, I hear from Trent, a real estate professional, share his experience in working with Kyle on ways to create content that helped him grow his business.  Learn more about Trent Werner & Kyle Miller: Trent Werner Email:  Trent Werner LinkedIn:  Trent Wern...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Chris Blomquist, an HR Leader that has worked in the HR space for over 20 years. Chris has built HR functions from the ground up for high-tech startups, led global HR, Payroll, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition teams for multinational corporations. In our call, we discussed his journey in HR and what inspired him to launch Blomquist Consulting.  Learn more...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Brian Kiczula of US Tax Advisors Group. In our conversation we discussed cost segregation studies for property owners of residential and commercial real estate.  We also got to talk about the importance of having a team, staying in the game even when you aren’t physically able to work, and how real estate professionals can leverage strategies like cost segregat...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Avery and Ashley Whaley who are entrepreneurs helping business owners in the cleaning industry launch podcasts that help them establish their brand and drive revenue. During our call, we got to talk about their journey into entrepreneurship, what it was like managing a business together as a couple, and how they scaled and sold their cleaning company. To learn...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Adam Morris, the founder of Sales First Recruiting. In our call we discussed his journey of transitioning from sales to recruiting and then onto becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges of leadership. I also got Adam to share about a couple of his favorite all-time leaders. What I appreciate about Adam is his commitment to helping fellow entrepreneurs find t...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kevin Perry an independent Agent at Forestel who has 10 years of experience helping local, regional, and national customers secure their internet, voice, and cloud services to ensure they are most productive, profitable, and secure. Kevin’s focus is helping companies in the NW solve problems with their internet, voice, and cloud services, and provides his custo...

In today’s episode, I share my story of what inspired me to start PaySuite and the six economic forces that inspired us to deepen our support for entrepreneurs.  If you’d like to read a copy of the Deloitte report discussed in the show, you can see that here: The 6 Forces Report by Deloitte Don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can help you with at PaySuite or beyond.  To learn more a...