The weekly AmiSights Podcast will feature dynamic interviews with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, various industry CEOs, industry professionals, public speakers, and more about their unique insights, practices, and valuable life experiences. Join Ami Kassar, CEO of MultiFunding, and his humor on the show that can help you grow and transform your business.
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Welcome to ”Business and Beyond,” the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to delve into the intricate world of business. Join me as we explore captivating case studies, dissecting the latest news and trends shaping industries. But it’s not just about business – we’ll also dive into topics related to life, personal development, and everything in between. Get ready for insightful discussions that blend the realms of business and personal growth. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to stay ...
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City AM Unregulated | Professional Development, Entrepreneur, CEOs, Communication, Leadership, Start Up, Business, Careers
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Get better at your job with the unlicensed and off-the-leash Unregulated show, from City AM. A no holds barred, uncensored look at the personalities behind the world's businesses. The show with leadership skills and professional development at its heart. Hosts Emma Haslett and Caitlín Morrison find out what you need to succeed as a leader, entrepreneur and in your career.
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163: The Evolution of Business Cards: From Concept to Market
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Haggai Klorman-Eraqi. Haggai leads the Aggaeus Group, focusing on developing and supporting innovative brands. This includes Kardz.Biz, the "Black AMEX" of smart business cards, and Better Weight for Life, a telemedicine company. He explains how being an entrepreneur has similarities with …
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162: Small Team, Big Impact: Marketing Strategies That Work
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Sarah Noel Block, founder of Tiny Marketing, where she helps small businesses with everything from core content, podcasts, and videos to partnerships and social media presence. She explained how freelancing for years while working prepared her to make the leap into entrepreneurship. “Start…
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161: Cybersecurity Innovations and the Impact of the Israel War
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Aviv Grafi, founder and innovator of Votiro, a cybersecurity company specializing in neutralizing files of all kinds through Secure File Gateway solutions. Based in Tel Aviv, Grafi describes how the Israeli–Palestinian conflict which started last October has affected businesses there. “In …
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160: Leadership Is for Everyone: Unleashing Potential in Every Role
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Trebuchet Group, an organizational consulting firm focused on helping leaders achieve great accomplishments through creating great teams. “I started this organization to enable the best within people; not in a fuzzy, rosy, unicorns and butterflies way,” he said. “W…
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159: From Prep to Admission: Ivy Experience's Path to College Success
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Karan Shah, Owner/Director of Ivy Experience, a company that prepares students for their collegiate futures through test prep, tutoring and essay consulting. Karan sheds light on the impact of online learning on the tutoring industry, particularly in areas with limited access to such resou…
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158: The Cost of Ignoring IT: Everyone’s Vulnerable to Breaches
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Sejal Lakhani-Bhatt, CEO of TechWerxe, a managed service provider for businesses. She discusses common misconceptions about IT services and offers valuable insights into how businesses can stay ahead in an increasingly digital landscape. “So here's the other thing. Small, medium businesses…
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157: Acquisition Entrepreneurship: Strategic Vision, Operational Excellence
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Ben Smith, founder and president of TriTech Services Group, a company he formed in 2021 to acquire and grow small businesses. He explains why he left the corporate world after around 25 years to become his own boss. “I no longer wanted to allow somebody else to dictate my story or what I w…
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156: Elevating Performance: Harnessing the Power of Organizational Muscle
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Kevin Nolan, founder and CEO of Nolan Painting and partner of Nolan Consulting Group. In his new book, “Organizational Muscle,” Kevin explains how running a marathon in all 50 states has helped him with the ups and downs of running his own business. “Have an operating system. All companies…
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Chris Burkhard, CEO of Placers, a company that provides custom workforce solutions. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Burkhard explains how his desire to be his own boss came early in life. “You could say it was a family calling, but when we had Sunday dinner, my dad would say to me and my…
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154: Pivoting with Purpose: How One Entrepreneur Found Success in Marketing after Franchising
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Laura Meyer, CEO and founder of JoyBrand Creative, which leverages the power of emotional intelligence and AI technology to supercharge growth initiatives. She explains how she had to pivot and start over seven years ago after shutting down her once-successful photography business. “When y…
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153: Growth, Accountability, Wellness: The CEO's Guide to Success
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jennifer Walzer Berkowitz, Managing Director of R&J Advisory Group, which helps CEOs and executive teams scale up. Tune in as Jennifer explains her motivation in helping others achieve success. “I'm in a good place in my life. I don't have to be doing this. I could be on the tennis court e…
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152: Avoiding Brand Graveyards: The Key to Cultivating Irrational Loyalty
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Deb Gabor, founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm. Deb talks to us about cultivating your human authority to create irrational loyalty. “I'm in the business of creating the condition that I call irrational loyalty – when people are so indelibly bonded to a brand, t…
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151: The Rise of Customers Bank: A Blueprint for Banking Success
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jay Sidhu, Chairman and CEO of Customers Bancorp, Inc. and Executive Chairman of Customers Bank. He is also author of “Never, Ever, Ever Give Up, ” which started as a book for his grandchildren about being a first-generation immigrant from India, but evolved into a guideline for young entr…
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150: CEO Concierge Chronicles: Empowering CEOs with Tailored Executive Support
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jana Franklin, founder of the CEO Concierge Virtual Assistant company, a business dedicated to providing virtual assistant services exclusively tailored to the needs of CEOs. She also franchises several Jimmy Johns and Fantastic Sams locations in the St. Louis area. She explains how her bu…
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149: Passion Pays Off: Small Business Triumph Through Niche Strategies
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Matthew Pollard, founder of Rapid Growth® Coach, and author of “The Introverts Edge,” a book laying out the steps on how a shy and quiet person can outsell anyone without changing their personality. “What makes me tick right now is helping people realize that introverts aren't second-class citizens; their path to succ…
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148: The Business Encore: Transforming Theatrical Talent into Professional Triumph
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Stacee Mandeville, founder of The Mandeville Method, a three-pillar soft skills approach that helps teams communicate with clarity and authority, use emotional intelligence to reduce stress, and develop personal influence to build relationships. “Everything the Mandeville Method does is co…
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147: Balance Sheet Breakthrough: Unlocking Potential with Experts
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Kira Wissman, CAS Controller of the client advisory services department at KWC CPAs, based in Alexandria, Virginia. She explains how she has tried to change perceptions about the accounting world. “The owner of the company I worked for initially was very passionate about people and really …
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146: PR Beyond the Norm: Businesswomen Empowerment and A Healthy Work Culture
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Amy Power, founder and CEO of The Power Group, a PR, social media and influencer relations firm in Dallas, where she is also president of the EO chapter. Amy tells us how she was inspired by her grandmother at a young age to become an entrepreneur. “My grandmother, in hindsight, was an ent…
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145: Dynamics Unveiled: Lessons from a Real Estate to Market Research Transition
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In this weeks edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jim Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Focus Insite, a nationwide market research firm. He explains how making a business plan and starting right away is the best path for entrepreneurs rather than waiting for the perfect conditions. “You're gonna do half the revenue, and your expenses are going to…
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144: Navigating Entrepreneurial Terrains with Deliberate Growth and Leaps of Faith
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Ben Herman, co-founder and CEO of Mad Fish Digital, a digital marketing agency and certified B Corporation with its roots in Portland, Oregon. He explains how watching the stress of having investors at his previous company made him take slow and deliberate growth in his own company. “It's my wife’s and my company, and…
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143: The Nightmare of a Reiki Massage Therapist That Changed This Bodhisattva's Life
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Keith Roberts, a transformational speaker, expert on leadership, and founder of the OAKJournal. He explains his journey to becoming a bodhisattva – a Buddhist whose purpose in life is to help others reach nirvana or enlightenment. “It is my goal in this life; I wouldn't say I've reached th…
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142: Unlock the True Potential of Your Business by Mastering the Concept Of EBITDA
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Ryan Tansom, founder of Arkona, and the Intentional Growth™ Framework, which helps owners view and run their company like a financial asset through educational training and fractional CFO services. He developed the program after selling his family business with the goal of helping others avoid the same mistakes he mad…
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141: Want to Sell Your Business? Learn What to Think About With Len Bruskiewitz
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Len Bruskiewitz, owner of FocalPoint, where he helps small businesses, owners and entrepreneurs be more successful by coaching them to optimize their four key levers in their lives and companies – time, money, team and strategy. “I think one of the biggest things that small business owners don’t realize is that you ca…
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140: Taking Care of Your Staff So They Can Take Care of Your Business
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jeff Silbert, co-founder and president of Silbert Partners, which operates 10 locations of Hand & Stone Massage, and Facial Spa and Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar. He explains how he prefers franchising to starting a business from scratch. “Actually, franchising was new to me. It works out wel…
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139: Acquired to Acquirer: How This Entrepreneur Grew Her Business through an Acquisition
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In today’s podcast, Lynn talks to Cassandra Bailey, the founder, president, and CEO of Slice Communications. She tells us how she made the transition from employee to employer when social media was just emerging about 15 years ago. “I had been doing media relations, and I recognized that social media was going to be this new emerging way for compan…
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138: A Fresh Look at Venture Capital: A Technology-Based Group Changing the Rules
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Vik Thapar, managing director of Cypress Growth Capital, where he oversees all aspects of the firm’s investment process and provides ongoing support to portfolio companies. He tells us what he looks for when acquiring venture capital. “We're looking to learn about the business in general, …
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights podcast, we talk to Michael Brady. Michael is a consultant with LPL Financial and the managing partner of Independent Advisor Group, where he mentors approximately 35 advisors and oversees the books of business owned by IAG, which total more than $200 million in assets. He tells us how he grew his business fr…
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136: Making Decisions on How to Show Up in a Crisis as a Leader
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In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, I found myself as the LIVE case study when an unexpected branding exercise unfolded in this episode with our guest, Deb Gabor. Deb Gabor is the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm. Known as the “branding queen,” Deb and I talk about what companies should do, if anything at…
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135: The Godfather of Mexican Cheese, Leader of a Multi-Million Dollar Business
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Miguel Leal, who is widely regarded as the “Godfather of Mexican Cheese” in the United States. Miguel tells us how he moved to the U.S. from Mexico when he was a teen for an apprenticeship at a Wisconsin cheese factory. Although he didn’t know the language, had no money, and had little education with a learning disabi…
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134: How the Way You Talk Can Impact How You Are Being Heard
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Dr. Laura Sicola, founder of Vocal Impact Productions and host of the podcast, “Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite.” She explains why clear communication is vital, no matter who you are talking to or the situation. “To me, the definition of public speaking is anytime you're talking to somebody…
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133: Are Universities Doing a Good Enough Job of Educating Future Entrepreneurs?
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Dr. Jeff Cornwall, co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC, and Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurship at Belmont University, where he founded its entrepreneurship program in 2003. Shortly after retiring, Jeff was diagnosed with cancer last year, which changed his outlook on life. “I wasn't sure I was going to…
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Winnie Hart, founder and Chief Strategic Engine of TwinEngine, a brand growth agency fueled by purpose, and best-selling author of the new release, “Stand Out as a Thought Leader.” She tells us why she wrote this book and how it differs from other business books. “We have such a massive opportunity to, especially as e…
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131: Scale Your Business Rapidly While Maintaining Happy and Productive Employees
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Utility Concierge, a one-stop-shop for setting up utilities and home services—such as electricity, cable, internet, phone, and smart security—when moving into a new home. Gabe explains how he came up with the idea for the company and why it is of value to customers, real estate profess…
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130: Learn How to Scale Up From a Six Time Exit Entrepreneur
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Mac Lackey, a former professional soccer player and an entrepreneur who has built and sold six companies. Currently, Mac is mentoring entrepreneurs via ExitDNA, his exclusive program for founders and entrepreneurs who want confidence and clarity on the exact steps they need to take now to create the option for a succe…
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129: Getting around AI to Continue Human Connection in Digital Content
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Wendy Lieber, Co-Founder and CEO of ContentBacon, a subscription-based company that works with companies to help tell their story through all different types of tasty custom content. She explains how her company’s niche is content storytelling. "The best customers for us are companies that know who they are, know who …
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128: The Power of Love That Made a Legacy Business in Langa, Cape Town
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Mbasa and Sabu Siyaka, brothers who each run successful businesses in the township of Langa, about nine miles from the Cape Town City Centre in South Africa. Mbasa runs Mzansi Restaurant, which was started in 2008 by their parents, Nomonde and the late Vuklie Siyaka. Sabu runs Ubizo Events & Tours, which also started …
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127: How Starting Over Can Be the Best Thing for Your Business in the Long Run
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Ian Meierdiercks, Founder and Chief Planner of IM Wealth Partners, a company he launched in 2003 to provide clients with financial planning and concierge services. He tells us how he takes a holistic approach to wealth management, considering all aspects of a client's financial life. “There's all the things that I saw…
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126: Making Decisions in Line with Your Passion and Purpose, Not Money
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Brian Brault, Transformational Leadership Trainer and Corporate Retreat Facilitator of Legacy Of Significance, a company he launched in 2018, based on living out his purpose of creating a positive impact in the lives of others. He tells us what he loves most about his new venture. “I love doing retreats just because i…
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Jeremy Jenson, Founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, a 38-person executive search firm in Houston. He tells us about his journey since starting the business in 2013, and how he plans to stay the course with his talented staff despite uncertainties in the economy.“ We think that going into the face of a downturn, …
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124: Navigating the Ever-Evolving Digital Payments Landscape
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In today’s AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Craig Span, Founder and CEO of GlobeTopper, a prepaid B2B gift card concierge firm that helps clients navigate the ever-evolving digital payments landscape. Craig explains how being laid off from a major communications company after just nine months was the best thing that could have happened for his career,…
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123: Get Your Books in Order and Make Better Business Decisions in a Stress Free Way
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Michelle Galligan, CEO and co-founder of Keep Financials, a firm providing outsourced accounting and CFO services for small businesses. Michelle’s company provides CFO services, conducting a monthly review of the financials and picking out the five to 10 most important things that help entrepreneurs understand where t…
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122: One Thought Leader's Perspective on the Current M&A Market
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In today’s podcast, we talk to Robin Stanaland, owner of RMS, a company that helps business owners value, market, and sell their businesses. Robin, who is based in Houston, also runs eight Vistage groups, spending more than 1,000 hours a year in one-on-one coaching conversations with CEOs and business owners. While the next six to 12 months are any…
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121: Fletcher Helps Us Solve Hard Hiring Problems and Understand Behavior Assessments
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In today’s podcast, MultiFunding President Lynn Ozer, aka SBA Queen, and I talk to Fletcher Wimbush, Founder, CEO, and Lead Executive Recruiter for The Hire Talent, a talent assessment company that solves difficult hiring problems primarily for companies with 0-250 employees. Fletcher tells us how he got into the industry and shares how to find the…
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120: Ready to Franchise Your Company? Get the Ball Rolling with the “Franchise King”
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I am thrilled to have Tom Spadea as our guest on the AmiSights Podcast. Tom explains that his firm, Spadea Lignana, helps people turn successful businesses into franchises by providing regulatory guidance, franchise agreements, and structural support. They work with companies with a proven track record and high profitability, aiming to help them ac…
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119: As an Entrepreneur, Beware of Letting Your Stress Get To Your Employees
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In today’s podcast, MultiFunding President Lynn Ozer, aka SBA Queen, and I talk to Jessica Harrington, owner of Journey to Yourself, a company she started in 2020 that provides a six-month series of interactive corporate workshops focusing on habits and tools for employees as well as 1:1 coaching for employees on stress management. Jessica tells us…
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118: A Trip Down Memory Lane for Ami Kassar Before Becoming the President of EO Philly
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Talk about mixing things up a bit: instead of being the co-host on today's podcast, I am the guest – along with my better half Bethany. We share our experience visiting South Africa – that I tried to memorialize on this episode. We talk about the experience of going on safari, sitting in my grandfather's seat in the synagogue I grew up in, and visi…
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117: How Running a Business Goes from Checkers to Chess for This Female Entrepreneur
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In today’s podcast, MultiFunding President Lynn Ozer, aka SBA Queen, and I talk to Angela Pointon, Owner and President of 11outof11, a digital marketing agency that offers outsource content marketing services and HubSpot expertise and training. Angela tells us about what makes her tick and the inspiration behind her book, “Stop Blending In: The 7 S…
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In today’s podcast, MultiFunding President Lynn Ozer, aka SBA Queen, and I talk to Jon MacDonald, founder and president of The Good, an ecommerce conversion rate and customer experience optimization advisory that helps brands understand the clicks and movements of their website visitors, and use that data to convert more existing visitors into buye…
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In today’s podcast, MultiFunding President Lynn Ozer, aka SBA Queen, and I talk to Chris Earley, an ex-franchisee, founder and president of Liberty Inspection Group, based in Media, Pennsylvania. Chris tells us how he started his own home inspection company after getting his feet wet with a franchise. He also talks about diversifying his business t…
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