Tycoons of Small Biz

Anthony “Doc” Ameen shares his powerful story not knowing what path he intended to take as a young man to join the military and being influenced by the tragedies he survived. He now dedicates his time to assisting military members, first responders and their families, fighting for them as they have fought for us. Wings for Warriors non-profit has helped over 5,000 veterans with securing benefits,...

In this episode of Tycoons, tune in to hear Gary give some great advice on how to take your company to the next level. It all starts with an honest performance discussion about your goals, performance history, and applying a proactive approach using a system that brings value. Having a process is so important to any program that aims to teach value and apply towards breaking through a growth plate...

ycoons welcomed Michelle to the show and she was a breadth of knowledge on preparing to exit your business. Her experience comes from having sold over 1,000 businesses. She provided key attributes to successfully prepare your business such as your business should be able to run without you and having the right people. For more tips you should buy her book, “Exit Rich.” You will want to listen to M...

The Tycoons break the normal mold for this show and interview Sherianne and Robin of the non-profit organization, Their Story is Our Story. This is a great show highlighting the passion for volunteerism and the framework for purposeful living. Sherianne and Robin give an inspiring picture of real refugee stories and the contributions they provide to our society. It’s a story that’s worth listening...

This was a great show with Iliya Zogovich of DBD Partners. Iliyah discusses in clear and understandable terms the process of mergers and acquisitions and the approach his team takes with the lower and middle markets. His current outlook is that this market is not slowing down and will continue to be one of the biggest growth strategies of equities. Find out what DBD Partners looks for in a busines...

Darrell and Blair Hornbacher are very passionate about educating business owners on personal and business credit and providing them access to much needed capital. The reality is most Americans do not understand how the credit system works and how it can work against them if they are not careful. Midas Financial is built to help educate and provide badly needed capital to business owners in America...

In this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome the President of MAC6, Kyle McIntosh, and his Director of Programs, Jennifer Burwell, to the show. Kyle and Jennifer have a unique connection to Tycoons of Small Biz as the Phoenix Business RadioX recording studio is in one of the MAC6 spaces. This was an interesting discussion about the changes that have occurred in the commercial office space...

In this episode, Austin Peterson and Michael Ly discuss what it looks like to build a account and bookkeeping business with a fully remote workforce prior to Covid-19 forcing that to be the case for many businesses. Michael Ly is truly a visionary when it comes to Fintech and financial services and what the future holds in those arenas. If you want to hear about how to build a positive culture in...

What is intuitive eating? How can we develop a healthy relationship with food? How do we shift our mindset in our eating behavior? How can we feel good about our food choices? If you have ever wondered about any of these questions or ever struggled with diet culture, you should listen to this episode with Brooke Spendlove. She has built her practice around helping others to stop dieting, feel at p...

Join Landon and guest co-host, Ryan Weissmueller, as they welcome Matt Altman of Sportiqe to the show. This episode is full of knowledge on personal and professional growth and how in order to do either, you have to stay grounded in your values and be flexible to the possibility of adapting to change. Matt gave great advice to business owners on how he navigated challenges, especially in the midst...

Join us as we talk to Linda Scorzo about the Reveal hiring indicators tool. It’s more than just knowing that a person is qualified for a position. The tool has clients respond to multiple assessments that gauge their personality and behavior and what type of role is a best fit. Reveal is truly revealing in understanding if a candidate will be a good fit and their potential for future growth. Linda...

A mental health advocate, Vicki founded TouchPoints to help children and adults increase their quality of life by reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep and increasing focus. By the end of 2020, Vicki has helped 12 Million people “press and destress” with TouchPoints. If you want to hear an inspirational story from a true business leader that shares some really valuable thoughts on running s...

Having an entrepreneurial spirit was a common theme throughout this episode. Business owners should have a passion for their business and the drive to go out everyday to work hard and commit to achieving their goals. A lot of times, business owners don’t really know what they need to get there and that’s where Fasturtle can help. They commit a lot of time to learning about their clients upfront an...

RedNest Partners is a private investment firm investing exclusively in small, privately-held companies. With more than 25 years of experience investing in, supporting, advising, owning & operating small businesses, they have a strong appreciation for the opportunities and challenges faced by these entrepreneurs. Dave Krasne has a knack for engaging the audience about really important topics an...

In this Tycoons episode, Brian brought up some very real and emotional issues that small business owners deal with when making decisions. Our experiences influence our behavior and that should be used as an advantage in living an intentional life. We should be clear on who we are – what do we want to accomplish, what is important, and why. It’s important to enjoy the journey, but to do so with cla...

Brett Farmiloe is the founder of two companies: Markitors and Terkel. Markitors is a SEO company for small businesses. If you Google “digital marketing company,” you‘ll find Markitors on the first page of search results. Terkel is a knowledge platform that creates community-driven content featuring expert insights. Small businesses can answer questions and get published on more than 50+ partner we...

Ryan Weissmueller re-joined the show to discuss the second round of PPP loans. If you’re a small business owner, you cannot miss this episode. Ryan shares valuable information and insight into the loan process and lessons learned from the first round of PPP loans. Ryan’s advice is simple: make sure to ask questions, surround yourself with good advisors that will give you honest feedback, and captu...

In this episode, Domenic Rinaldi of Sun Acquisitions and K2 Adviser shares real world knowledge on how to prep to buy a business and things to be aware of when selling a business. If you are in the market for, or think you want to be in the market for buying a business, tune in to hear Domenic’s advice and gain access to the tools that their company provides to help you avoid common pitfalls.

Don’t miss this conversation with Nancy Padberg as she shares valuable advice on building a healthy work culture. Nancy discusses what is means to be a servant leader and developing an environment where people are valued. Leaders should have empathy to understand what is feels like to not be heard and know that communication and transparency is key to making employees feel informed, secure, valued...

This was a great show with business attorney, Jenni Cohen. She gave some dynamic advice for business owners. How can you protect your business, plan for the future, and grow in a valuable way? Jenni eloquently connects the services her firm provides and what financial planners provide and how together they can benefit and support business owners. Jenni discusses the importance of planning in the l...

Leah Martin Law is a fast-growing business law firm that currently serves businesses in the Southern Nevada community. The firm offers a full range of business law services, including formation, licensing, registered agent, drafting and reviewing contracts, collections, and litigation. In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Pol...

Ed Taney has seen some high highs and low lows in the Las Vegas civil engineering industry, but he remains focused on what matters most to stay grounded. His team is dedicated to quality and efficiency, while always staying current to the needs and changes of the marketplace. It was interesting to hear about the shift in consumerism and how it effects the construction industry. Ed talks about the...

You can’t host a radio program/podcast called Tycoons of Small Biz, without being tycoons yourself, can you? The hosts, Austin Peterson and Landon Mance decided it was time for them to get on the other side of the mic and let Karen Nowicki interview them about the show and what it has meant to them, but she also interviews them about their area of expertise in working with small business owners, t...

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Mike Derryberry is the Co-Owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. He has degrees in Political Science and Business Administration as well as a Masters Degree in Theology. In 2019 he wrote and published his first book, HARD KNOCKS, A Real World Education in Business and Personal Growth, which chronicles the lessons learned over the last two decades as a small business owne...