The Small Business Edge Podcast with Brian Moran

Kevin Gilroy and Carrie Maslen are the co-founders of Gilroy and Associates. They provide strategic consulting and actionable guidance to public and privately held companies. In this episode, Kevin and Carrie talk with Brian about what real leadership skills look like in a time of crisis.  

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 8.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.3px} This episode with Amy Friedrich, President of US Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial Group, was recorded in early February…before the outbreak of Covid-19 in the U.S. The content is still applicable for small business owners and will be long after Covid-19 is gone.

Kathleen Sullivan Garman is the founder/CEO of Sully Garman & Associates and recognized as a top expert in supply chain and logistics. In this episode, Brian and Kathleen talk about the impact of coronavirus and offered business owners practical solutions for the next 30-60-90 days while navigating uncharted waters.

Whitney Johnson is the CEO of WLJ Advisors and one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning and an executive coach and advisor to CEOs. In this episode, Whitney and Brian talk about her critically-acclaimed book “Disrupt Yourself: Putting t...

Paul Paray is an attorney who provides privacy and data breach counsel for firms after data incidents. Paul and Brian have a frank discussion about cybersecurity, real threats, and steps business owners can take to protect themselves today.

Arlene Dickinson is a Venture Capitalist who invests in food, beverage, and consumer good companies hoping to make the world a healthier place to live. Arlene and Brian talk about “Reinvention,” Arlene’s latest book which focuses on how to change your life, career, and future. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself!

Greg Powell is the Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Fundbox, a fintech company building the world’s first payments and credit network. Greg and Brian discuss the year-long rebranding project Fundbox recently completed and what it took to accomplish their objectives. They also share insights to help determine if your business needs to rebrand itself.

Richard Saul Wurman is the Founder of TED conferences and the author of 90 books. He shares insights from his last book “Understanding Understanding” as well as funny, wonderful stories from his life and daily experiences.

Pat Croce is inspiring, energizing, thought-provoking, and passionate! In this podcast, Pat and Brian discuss what it takes to live a meaningful life, and to love what you do every day. Have a pen and pad ready because you will want to take notes – lots of them!

Robert Moran is 25 years old and has been bravely battling mental illness for five years. He shares his story on World Mental Health Day to help people better understand the struggles of 47 million Americans who did not ask for this illness…and how faith, kindness and understanding are critical elements of any solution to a global epidemic.

Ben Brewer, SVP and GM at Concur, one of the world's largest providers of integrated travel expense and invoice management solutions, talks about the importance of effectively managing cash flow. It can provide leverage in negotiations, it can detect fraudulent activity faster, and it can help business owners avoid making bad decisions during tough times.

Marie Rosecrans from Salesforce Essentials joins Brian to discuss how today’s technology is having a measurable impact on the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs. She also shares her personal ties to entrepreneurship and why she passionately supports the efforts of business owners around the world.

Cliff Oxford, serial entrepreneur, columnist, and author joined Brian Moran to discuss two books he just released ON THE SAME DAY! Lambs to Leaders is a fantastic guide to help young people better understand the nuances of corporate America (things they didn’t learn in college); Know, Grow, Exit – is for established businesses who need a better handle on where they are going with their companies....

Brian speaks with NBA great Mark Eaton about his book “The Four Commitments of a Winning Team.” Find out how a 21 year-old, 7-foot, 4-inch auto mechanic wound up playing a dozen years in the NBA and the lessons he learned from great coaches and mentors. Then apply his four commitments to your team to create a winning company culture.

Word of mouth is still the most effective and most cost-effective form of customer acquisition; turn your customers into volunteer marketers. Brian and Jay discuss his latest book Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth.

Cash is the fuel that drives our businesses! Brian and Christopher Johnson, President of Pitney Bowes Financial Services, discuss different options available today for business owners to access capital for growing their companies.

Brian talks to Kim Spalding, GM of Ads for Small Business & Emerging Markets at Google. Kim shares how business owners can use mostly free Google tools to establish a digital footprint for their companies in minutes – everything from creating a website to digital advertising at the local level.

Brian talks to Monika Elling, CEO of Foundations Marketing Group and author of Wine 123: A Millennial Guide to Wine. Monika shares tips on finding wines to enjoy, ordering wine in a restaurant, wine pairings, and what it’s like to work in a part of the wine business that is largely dominated by men.

Brian talks to Steve Woodruff about his new book titled “Clarity Wins.” They discuss everything from knowing your greatest business challenge to finding your own super power! Listen and get some needed clarity in your business.

This episode of the Small Business Edge Podcast, sponsored by  Pitney Bowes , features Levi King, Co-founder and CEO of NAV, a company dedicated to helping small business owners find affordable financing.

Brian and Irene Malatesta, head of content strategy at Fundbox, talk about her new e-book titled “What If: Designing Fair and Equal Access to Credit for Women.” They discuss the ongoing issues of inequality and unconscious bias when it comes to access to capital for women business owners.

Brian & Professor Thomas Malone from MIT’s Sloan School of Management discuss Superminds, his latest book, and the impact of artificial intelligence in our world. It’s a fascinating discussion and one you don’t want to miss!

Brian talks with Amanda Brinkman, Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe Corporation and Co-host, Executive Producer of the popular show "Small Business Revolution." They discuss Amanda's multi-year journey across the country, meeting passionate business owners who are looking for advice on how to overcome the obstacles in front of them. The podcast includes tips and suggestions on how listeners can overco...

Brian & Rieva discuss the launch of Small Business Edge, the new global community platform for small business owners & entrepreneurs. They talk about the numerous features of the platform and the benefits for business owners who subscribe to it. As a bonus, Brian & Rieva talk about two key trends in 2019 for business owners: Customer Experience and Social Media. You definitely want to...

There is no question about it. Innovation is a must in this highly digitized and disrupted generation. As a business entity, you either innovate and stand out or you get left behind. So how do you as a business leader, drive a culture of innovation towards a successful transformation? First off, you have to realize that an open and receptive environment in the workplace has to be created in order...