Unscripted Small Business

Unscripted Small Business

Our Unscripted Collaborative hosts Keith Bresee, Zaneta Chuniq, Keiron Bailey & 17 year SEO industry expert Jeremy Rivera are having unscripted interviews small business owners, founders and creators across the United States, learning about their challenges, successes and insights into the world of SMBs.

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April 22, 2026 36 mins
Have a social impact idea? Wondering when to choose between a social enterprise and a nonprofit? In this episode, Bruce Ashford reveals how storytelling, messaging, and AI tools can boost your organization’s influence and growth.
We discuss:
  • How nonprofits can leverage business strategies without losing their mission focus
  • The importance of clear vision and mission...
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In this episode, Jeremy Rivera sits down with Mark Gilliland, founder of Kyoto Botanicals, a THC-free hemp CBD and functional mushroom wellness brand he's been building for six years. Mark shares the science behind broad-spectrum hemp extraction and his brand-new functional mushroom blend, the regulatory patchwork small wellness brands navigate every day, and what it's actually like to ...

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In this episode, host Jeremy Rivera sits down with David Pourquery, the founder and CEO of Groas — the world's first fully autonomous AI Google Ads management platform. David shares how a background in private equity and late-night e-commerce experimentation led him to build a system that's replacing entire Google Ads teams, why 90–95% of the accounts he inherits from agencies are miscon...

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Join host Jeremy Rivera as he sits down with spa industry veteran Denise Dubois, who has been transforming lives through beauty and wellness since 1983. In this revealing conversation, Denise shares her 38-year journey from paper appointment books to a thriving multi-location spa empire with a clean beauty product line.

Discover the truth about aging (spoiler: 90% is in your control!), l...

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The Philosophy of Renovation

Join host Jeremy Rivera for a deep dive into the world of residential construction with Alec and Josie Davis, the husband-and-wife team behind H&H Construction in Cookeville, Tennessee. This two-part conversation explores how they've built a thriving renovation business focused on relationship over transactions, creativity over cookie-cutter solutions, and...

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Listen: unscriptedsmallbusiness.com Host: Jeremy Rivera Guest: Chad T. Jenkins, Founder of SeedSpark & The CoLAB

Episode Summary

Chad T. Jenkins grew up on a small farm in South Carolina, started his first real estate deal at age 11, and spent 25 years building over 50 businesses across wireless phones, data centers, construction, HVAC, GPS leasing, and more. Then he stopped...

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Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, joins Jeremy Rivera to discuss why strategy must come before tactics in small business marketing. With 15 years at Duct Tape Marketing—starting as an intern and rising to CEO—Sara shares the agency's proven approach to building trust through transparency, education, and true partnership.

This conversation covers the evolution of SEO in the age of AI,...

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    If you've ever found yourself trapped in the exhausting cycle of filling your pipeline, delivering to clients, then scrambling to fill your pipeline again—this episode is for you. Rachel Minion, Head Rock Star at Rockstarr & Moon, joins host Zaneta Chuniq Inpower to break down why consultants get stuck in what she calls "the grind cycle" and how to escape it without working more hour...

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    Host: Jeremy RiveraSEO Arcade Founder & Freelance SEO Consultant

    Guest: Dave Gulas — President & Co-Founder of EZDC 3PL

    Sponsored by: Cookeville Sunroom Company

    About the Guest

    Dave Gulas is the president and co-founder of EZDC 3PL, providing warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services for manufacturers and ...

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    The Costanza Theory: How Doing the Opposite Built a 21-Year Business Empire

    Guest: Bill Kasko, Founder & CEO of Frontline Source Group
    Host: Jeremy Rivera
    Podcast: Unscripted Small Business by Be Sharp Digital Marketing

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    In this episode, Bill Kasko shares how he built a successful recruitin...

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    Guest: Tianna Mamalick, SMB Marketing School

    Episode Overview

    Tianna Mamalick brings 12 years of SEO expertise focused exclusively on small businesses. In this conversation, she reveals why working with SMBs is more rewarding than enterprise clients, how to honestly manage expectations while delivering real results, and why she went back to human-written content after testing AI...

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    Join Jeremy Rivera as he delves into the world of wedding photography with Terrence Irving. Discover how Terrence transitioned from a hobbyist to a professional, balancing his passion with a corporate career, and the unique challenges and joys of capturing life's most cherished moments. Learn about his marketing strategies, the importance of building relationships, and his vision for the...

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    Scott Curry shares his incredible 15-year entrepreneurial journey from multiple failed businesses to building a thriving YouTube channel that replaced his six-figure income in just three months. In this powerful conversation, Scott reveals how a personal tragedy inspired his new mission: helping a million people achieve financial freedom so they never have to choose between work and fami...

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    In this episode, Jeremy Rivera sits down with Justin Stehr, OT, a Certified Hand Therapist at Vanderbilt Health and Clinical Consultant for MetaFlex®. Justin shares his journey from business operations to working at Vanderbilt, and discusses innovative approaches to hand therapy, the mental health connection to chronic pa...

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    Interview with Conrad Coe: Operations, AI, and the Evolution of Automotive Wrapping

    Host: Jeremy Rivera, Unscripted Small Business
    Guest: Conrad Coe, Operations Manager at Exotic Vehicle Wraps


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    Host: Jeremy Rivera
    Guest: Lynn Colepaugh, Founder of Cyber PR Army
    Podcast: Unscripted Small Business

    Episode Overview

    In this episode, Lynn Colepaugh from Cyber PR Army joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of digital marketing for small businesses and creators. We dive into the challenges of treating creative work as a legitimate business, the impact of AI on content aut...

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    In this episode of the Unscripted Small Business Podcast, host Abbey Crane interviews John Steger, the founder of Foxmoor Studio, a custom woodworking business. John shares his journey from a childhood passion for woodworking, inspired by his father, to establishing a successful business. He discusses the challenges of starting out, the importance of sustainable practices, and the role o...

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    Unscripted SEO Podcast Show Notes

    Episode: Writing the Right Book for Your Business with Ali Machate
    Host: Daniel Hill
    Guest: Ali Machate, CEO and Founder of The Writers Ally

    About the Guest

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    Unscripted Small Business Podcast - Episode: Understanding Therapy and Mental Health with Kinsey Morgan

    Host: Jeremy Rivera
    Guest: Kinsey Morgan, LPC-MHSP, Owner of Arise Counseling Services
    Episode Focus: Therapy approaches, EMDR, workplace trauma, and breaking mental health stigma


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    Guest: Andrew Poles - Executive Coach & Ultra Marathon Mountain Biker
    Host: Daniel Hill - Unscripted Small Business Podcast


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