Small Business Stories

In this inspiring episode (S5:E12) of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Luis Angel Torres Rodriguez, founder of Societal Bridge, Inc., to explore how positivity, the importance of life-long learning, and how second chances can transform the lives of returning citizens. Drawing from his own experience and award-winning advocacy with programs like NJ LEAD, Luis shares how he’s changing the narrative for individuals reentering ...

Discover how to thrive in the new era of eCommerce with revenue optimization strategies that go beyond traditional marketing. Host Dr. LL sits down with Matthew Stafford, renowned founder of BuildGrowScale.com and the “eCommerce Wizard” behind the success of brands like ESPN, Discovery Channel, and Women’s Health Magazine. His experience has also allowed him to...

In this episode of Small Biz Stories, host Dr. LL welcomes Christine Bernat, a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner and holistic healing and stress management coach, to share her innovative approach to finding calm, focus, and healing in the fast-paced world of small business. Christine specializes in helping entrepreneurs and professionals overcome anxiety, stress, and self-limiting beliefs using her unique bl...

S5:E9

Are old habits and limiting beliefs holding you or your business back? In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Marc Mathys, CEO of Reset-it, to explore how the innovative "neuro quantum" approach-blending neuroscience and quantum physics-can help you Reset, Reown, and Restart the way you work. We discuss how our brain’s wiring and subconscious conditioning shapes our professional life, and practical strate...

Join Dr. LL on Small Biz Stories as she sits down with Michael Pilla, founder of Pilla Creative Marketing, to uncover a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to web design that actually works. Michael shares his proven method for creating websites that not only look great but drive real business results-cutting through the fluff to help small business owners attract customers and grow their brand online. He shared two "wow" insight...

S5:E7

Join Dr. Darryl Stickel, the world-renowned "Trust Architect," as he shares breakthrough insights from his acclaimed trust-building model—developed as a Big 4 consultant, author, and thought leader with a PhD from Duke University. Despite navigating life with visual impairment, Dr. Stickel demonstrates that true vision goes far beyond sight, inspiring leaders to embrace vulnerability, foster genuine relationships, and cultiva...

💪 At just 14 years old, Nick Prefontaine survived a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma, with doctors predicting he’d never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Defying all odds, Nick not only walked but ran out of the hospital, proving the power of determination and resilience. 🌟 Today, Nick is a motivational speaker (named "Top Motivatio...

In this eye-opening episode of Small Biz Buffet, we sit down with Eric Vincent, the "Excuse Killer," who just makes sh*t happen! He is the visionary founder of ProcurementCon and Black Ink Creative Partners. Eric shares his journey from the school of hard knocks to becoming a beacon of hope for small business owners everywhere. Discover how Eric's "The Deets" program is revolutionizing small business support, offering so much more ...

🎙️ Small Biz Stories is thrilled to welcome Anubha Bhatla, founder of Curiosity Lab Inc. - she is a true Curiosity Crusader! 🌟 Recently named a grand prize winner in the Wells Fargo Works Project contest 🏆, Anubha shares her incredible 10-year journey of building a revolutionary science education program for youth ages 2 to 15. 🔬✨

In this inspiring episode, we dive into: 🌱 The conception and growth of Curiosity Lab Inc. 📊 How...

🍽️ Welcome to another nourishing episode of Small Biz Stories, where Dr. LL serves up insights to help your business thrive! 🌟 Today, we're joined by Mary Adelman, a visionary yet grounded business coach who takes a wholistic approach to entrepreneur and small business wellness. 🌿💼 Discover how Mary's coaching goes beyond mere accountability: 🔍 Gain an unbiased, outside perspective on your business 🧘‍♀️ Learn to balance perso...

🍴 Ready for a taste of success? 🚀 Join us on Small Biz Buffet as we sit down with the incredible Melanie Rudin, marketing maven and owner of MiT Communications, and founder of the Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition (JCROC)!

Welcome to a journey down a health path. This podcast is dedicated to exploring the world of chiropractic care and holistic health. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Lipman, the founder of Physical Evidence in Florida. With a wealth of experience as both a chiropractic physician and a patient, Dr. Lipman offers a unique perspective on managing musculoskeletal pain. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Dr. Lipman's p...

Franca Borgia is a visionary, artist, and author. As a polyglot, she is hyper-aware of cultural sensitivies and the power of nuance: words have impact. She uses her artistry to create intricate, conceptual installations that are featured in several hotels and museums around the world. Her home - and her heart - is in Venice. This podcast was a special treat as we recorded it live as she strolled through Venice's famous landmarks an...

Denise Drinkwalter is one of those laid back, "take it as it comes," type of person that you can instantly relate with. Her Canadian roots and career in education as a teacher and principal offer immediate connection points and the confidence that she is going to help you get there - wherever it is that you are going. She is a life coach focused on middle-aged women transitioning from one life phase to the next, like rediscovering ...

Danielle Perlin-Good has deep experience in digital marketing and ghostwriting. She takes her clients on a journey of personal discovery and healing as the "Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter." Danielle exudes cautious optimism and a time-proven process that takes her clients step-by-step through getting their book idea out of their heads on onto the digital shelves of amazon. For many, this can be a daunting process but she makes it simple ...

Dr. Brenda Boston is the President of the Dr. Marie Barney Boston Foundation which was founded by her late mother. It offers more than a scholarship to help students attend college, it also teaches accountability, responsibility, and giving back to the community. To date, since the foundation launched in 2015, they have helped 35 students with tuition in their respective pursuits of higher education. This nonprofit Foundation opera...

Jennifer Holmes founded Joyous Journeys - all because she was interested in "voluntourism" and "eco-tourism" but couldn't find the services that she needed to play her offshore vacations. She, like so many others, enjoys taking vacations but also wants to give back while she's holidaying. Whether it is for a day, a few days, or even the focus of the whole trip, Jennifer plans exciting excursions that enable people to do anything an...

Annie Mork is the founder of Jobs For Therapists, which is a job board made for theraplists including SLPs, PTs, OTs, and Psychs. She is helping connect recruiters and job seekers in the therapy world in a more meaningful way. Her training is in speech therapty where she now has a telehealth practice supporting children with speech challenges, many of whom are on the Spectrum with Autism. Annie offers some great tips on how to enga...