Category: Podcast
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Preserving Harlem’s Culture and History through Food: Jelena Pasic’s Story | Restaurants & Franchises Series
In this episode, Jelena Pasic, founder and CEO of Harlem Shake, shares her journey from Croatian immigrant to thriving entrepreneur. After falling in love with Harlem during her visits to a local gym, Jelena decided to create a burger joint that celebrates the neighborhood’s vibrant history and culture.
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The Inspiring Journey of Barbara Weltman and Her “Big Ideas for Small Business” | Tax Series
How can small business owners navigate legal and tax challenges to achieve their big ideas? In this episode, Barbara Weltman, founder of Big Ideas for Small Business, shares her transition from attorney to small business guru.
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Revolutionizing Ice Cream: The SubZero Journey with Jerry Hancock | Restaurants & Franchises Series
How do you revolutionize the ice cream industry and introduce a one-of-a-kind experience to the US market? In this episode, we explore the journey of Jerry Hancock, the co-founder, and CEO of SubZero Ice Cream, as he introduces a unique ice cream experience to the US market.
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From Numbers-Driven CFO to People-Focused Business Owner, with Mike Derringer- Fractional Series
How do you build a team-based approach when it comes to finances? In this candid episode, Mike Derringer, Area President at Focus CFO, shares his journey from being an introverted, numbers-focused CFO to becoming an extroverted fractional business owner who loves business development.
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How Troy Hooper Turned Adversity into Opportunity as CEO of Pepper Lunch | Restaurants & Franchises Series
https://youtu.be/CbGOLW1v9uU How do you introduce a novel restaurant concept to the US market? In this episode, Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palate America, the parent company of Pepper Lunch Restaurants, shares his journey bringing a unique Japanese fast-casual dining experience to the United States. Pepper Lunch offers a “DIY teppanyaki” model where customers…
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The Power of Persistence: Ben Wolf’s Journey from Introvert to Successful Fractional COO | Fractional Series
How do you help overworked business owners achieve their big dreams? In this episode, Ben Wolf, founder and CEO of Wolf’s Edge Integrators, shares his journey from “late onset entrepreneurship” as a bankruptcy attorney to running one of the world’s largest fractional COO firms. After being laid off from his law firm, Ben…
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How Craig Paxson Overcame Fear of Public Speaking to Become a Successful Business Leader | Fractional Series
How do you help small business owners achieve lasting success and build generational wealth? In this episode, Craig Paxson, a fractional COO, certified strategy planner, and business coach, shares his insights on creating profitable and sellable businesses that stand the test of time. As the founder of Visionary Results, Craig works with overworked and under…
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From Eviction to Successful Real Estate Investor, with Adrian Smude | Real Estate Series
How do you build a successful real estate investing business in the mobile home niche? In this episode, Adrian Smude, founder of Lifestyle Real Estate Investing, shares his journey from being evicted as a tenant to becoming a thriving mobile home investor. After experiencing the challenges of being a problematic tenant and losing money on…
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From Ivy League to Entrepreneurship: Jessica Spino’s Journey as a Fractional CMO and COO | Fractional C-Suite Series
How do you navigate career transitions and build a thriving business as a fractional executive? In this episode, Jessica Spino, a fractional CMO and COO, shares her journey of embracing her diverse skill set and carving out a unique role in the business world. After exploring various fields, from communications to education to nonprofit work,…
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How to Build a Successful Recruiting Firm Through a People-First, Team-Based Approach, with Chris Allaire of Averity | Staffing
Chris Allaire, founder and CEO of Averity, shares his journey transforming the recruiting industry with a team-based, service-oriented model.