Business Superfans

Business Superfans

Business Superfans® Podcast — Growth Strategies That Drive Profits & Loyalty The Business Superfans® Podcast delivers proven growth strategies for service-based small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Hosted by Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)—bestselling author of Creating Business Superfans®, creator of the Superfans Growth Hub™, and global growth strategist—this business growth podcast equips entrepreneurs and SMB owners with AI-powered tools, actionable playbooks, and real-world frameworks to scale with loyalty, innovation, and profit. Each episode reveals how to: - Attract the right clients with sales and marketing frameworks built for clarity and growth - Lead through culture-first strategies and HR practices that fuel engagement - Scale revenue with data-driven finance tactics and purpose-built SaaS tools - Delight customers and amplify word-of-mouth through experience-rich storytelling - Leverage AI to automate, personalize, and accelerate business outcomes You’ll hear from: - Founders & CEOs building values-based companies - Leaders in sales, finance, and customer experience delivering tangible results - Culture architects turning teams into high-performing brand evangelists -SaaS and AI innovators redefining stakeholder engagement and automation Whether you’re running an SMB or accelerating enterprise growth, every episode equips you with immediate, implementable insights to boost loyalty, earnings, and brand impact. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, plus shorts. Subscribe now and discover how to turn your employees, customers, and partners into Business Superfans®—unstoppable advocates driving reviews, referrals, and revenue so you can achieve the freedom and lifestyle you’ve worked for. Dive deeper with show notes and recommended tools at FrederickDudek.com. For SMB-focused guidance, real solutions to real challenges, and a community built to help you thrive, join the Superfans Growth Hub™ at SuperfansGrowthHub.com. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Episodes

September 4, 2025 37 mins

Episode 137 Scott Warren’s Garth Brooks Moment—And What It Reveals About Employee Engagement Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

What if your most loyal employee didn’t need a raise—but a moment?

In this unforgettable episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with Scott Warren, former arena executive and founder of FrogCape, to unpack one incredible, goosebump-worthy sto...

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Episode 136 Avoid Financial Suicide: Protect Margins for Sustainable Growth with Larry Mandelberg Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

Why do successful companies self-destruct—and how can you protect your margins before it’s too late?

In this eye-opening episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, your host Freddy D sits down with Larry Mandelberg, a fifth-generation entrepreneur, author of Busine...

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    Episode 135 Fuel Referrals & Reviews by Aligning Stakeholder Engagement With Financial Vision: Sonya Corkery Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    In this episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D sits down with Sonya Corkery, financial strategist and founder of Clear Plan Consulting, who built not one, but two multimillion-dollar businesses—and now coaches business owners globally to a...

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    Episode 134 Amanda Northcutt’s Blueprint for Creators: Turn Client Experience into Monthly Recurring Revenue Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with Amanda Northcutt, founder of Level Up Creators, to reveal her blueprint for turning client experience into loyalty-driven, recurring revenue. Amanda is the architect of the ...

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    Episode 133 From Furniture to Fortune: How Client Experience Fueled Jeff Peterson's Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    From Sofa to Skyline: Jeff Peterson on Building Client Loyalty That Propels Growth

    What if you could launch a business from your front bedroom, never run out of clients, and eventually build a real estate empire—without burning cash on ads?

    That’s exactly what Jeff Peterso...

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    Episode 132 From Lonely to Thriving: How LifeStarr Creates Community that Fuels Solopreneur Success with Joe Rando Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Ever feel like you're doing it all and getting nowhere?

    You’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay alone. In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D sits down with Joe Rando, serial entrepreneur and founder of LifeStarr...

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    Episode 131 Align Purpose and Profitability with These Proven Daily Rituals from Dr. Jacopo Iasiello Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    What if your daily rituals could align your inner purpose with outer profit? In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D welcomes Dr. Jacopo Iasiello, CEO of Luxury and Wealth Group and author of Healthy, Rich & Happy. From a socce...

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    Episode 130 Jordan Adler on Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Growth Strategy for Beach Money Freedom Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Today, **Jordan Adler—author of Beach Money and a leader in network marketing—**shares how to design a business that empowers others and frees you to enjoy life’s best moments. He reveals how to move from endless hustle to sustainable systems, empowered partners, ...

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    Episode 129 Braydan Young: $200M Sendoso Fundraise to Authentic Customer Connections at SlashExperts Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    What if your best sales rep isn't on your payroll? In this episode, Freddy D sits down with Braydan Young, Co-Founder of Sendoso and SlashExperts, to explore how peer-to-peer conversations are transforming B2B trust, sales, and stakeholder loyalty.

    From buildin...

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    Episode 128 How Chris Heffernan Automated Catering Growth Without Knocking on a Single Door

    Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Chris Heffernan, founder of Dlivrd, turned a crushed local delivery business into a thriving 172-location operation by harnessing automation and smart integrations.

    He reveals how pivoting to large catering orders and embedding directly into restaurant tech stacks remov...

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    Episode 127 How to Build a Reputation That Turns Referrals into Revenue — Elizabeth (Liz) Harr Reveals Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Freddie D. and Elizabeth Harr dive deep into the world of branding and growth strategies for professional service firms. Elizabeth, a seasoned pro with over two decades of experience and a master's from Columbia, shares her journey from co-founding a Microsof...

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    Episode 126 Mastering Modern Marketing: From Algorithms to Advocacy with Melih Oztalay Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Melih Oztalay joins us to dive deep into the shifting tides of digital marketing in this episode. With over 35 years in the game, Melih shares his insights on how AI and behavioral data are changing the marketing landscape, challenging the traditional approaches that many bu...

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    Episode 125 Leadership That Smiles: Conor Cunneen on Humor, Recognition & Retention Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Conor Cunneen, also known as the Irishman Speaks, joins us to share his insights on using humor to boost workplace productivity and team morale. With a background as a former marketing VP and an award-winning keynote speaker, Conor emphasizes that a little laughter can be a gam...

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    Episode 124 Driving Sales Excellence: John Golden on CRM Intelligence and Customer Engagement Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Freddie D here, and today we're diving deep into the world of sales with John Golden, a heavyweight in the game. One of the key points we hit on is how Pipeliner CRM flips the traditional sales script by empowering salespeople instead of burdening them with data entry...

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    Episode 123 Empower Your Mindset: Dennis Henson on Habits that Drive Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    We’re diving deep with Dennis Henson, a total legend in the realms of business and personal development, who's been making waves for over fifty years. He’s the big brain behind Vanguard Marketing and Investments, Inc., and has led the Arlington Real Estate Investing Association like ...

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    Episode 122 From Layoff to Launch: How Kelly Schuknecht Built a Thought Leader Agency Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    We're diving deep with Kelly Schuknecht, a marketing maven who's been in the game for almost 20 years. She runs Two Mile High Marketing, where she helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders sharpen their messaging and boost their visibility. Today, we chatted about how she empo...

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    Episode 121 From Churn to Clarity: Dan Balcauski Reveals the Missing Link Between Pricing and Product Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Freddy D. here, and today, we’re diving into some serious SaaS wisdom with Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility. The main takeaway? Defining pricing and packaging can make or break your product’s success. Dan’s got the chops, having led product strate...

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    Episode 120 From Disney Magic to Startup Momentum: Diane Yarborough on Building Teams That Thrive Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Diane Yarborough, the mastermind behind Castaway and Company, is here to share her insights on creating contagious cultures within organizations. With over 20 years of experience at Disney, Diane dives deep into how organizations can reshape their employee experie...

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    Episode 119 Mastering Conflict and Communication: Transforming Adversity into Organizational Success with Joshua Hart Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Freddie D here, and we’re diving into a deep convo with Joshua Hart, a total pro in communication and conflict resolution. Right off the bat, we’re exploring how Joshua, who faced early hearing and speech challenges, flipped the script on adve...

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    Episode 118 The $600K Shift: From Overworked Consultant to Purpose-Driven Powerhouse with Nicky Billou Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Nicky Billou, who calls himself the "world's greatest podcast guest," joins us to share his wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and thought leadership. With an impressive track record of over 770 guest appearances and multiple bestselling books, Nicky e...

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