Business Superfans Podcast

Business Superfans Podcast

Welcome to the Business Superfans Podcast—the show where real experts share real growth strategies to build a profitable, sustainable business. Hosted by Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)—bestselling author of Creating Business Superfans® and a global business growth strategist with 35+ years of experience—this podcast brings you candid conversations with experts in leadership, marketing, sales, customer experience, stakeholder engagement, finance, HR, SaaS, and AI innovation. Each episode delivers actionable takeaways to help you grow revenue, deepen stakeholder loyalty, and build a business that scales—powered by superfans. You’ll hear from: - Founders and CEOs who’ve built loyalty-first companies - Sales and finance leaders driving measurable results - HR pros building thriving internal cultures - AI tool creators redefining engagement and automation - Customer experience experts turning everyday interactions into lifetime advocacy Whether you're leading a small business or scaling a growing company, you'll gain proven frameworks to attract ideal clients, energize your team, grow profitably, and create lasting impact. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe now and build the kind of business people believe in, talk about, and champion as their own—while creating a lifestyle you love and a business that makes you smile. 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

May 27, 2025 35 mins

Episode 103 Revolutionizing Payments: Shaking Up the B2B Scene with Perryn Holtrop Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

Perryn Holtrop, the visionary CEO and founder of Pay Nation, is here to shake up the world of B2B payments. In our chat, we dive into how Pay Nation is not just about making transactions easier but also about transforming how businesses think about payments altogether. With a f...

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    Episode 102 Conversations Over Funnels: The New Era of Marketing with Tom Schwab Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Unlock the secrets to business growth with Tom Schwab, the godfather of podcast interview marketing. In this episode, we dive deep into how meaningful conversations can be your game-changer in a crowded marketplace. Tom shares invaluable insights from his experience with over 150...

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    Episode 101 Unstoppable Leadership: Victoria Pelletier's Journey to Empowerment Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Get ready to dive into a powerful conversation with Victoria Pelletier, a true change-maker in the world of leadership and business. Known for her dynamic approach to whole human leadership and authentic personal branding, Victoria brings over 20 years of experience as a top-tier ...

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    Episode 100 Build Your Business with a Mic: Vince Quinn on Podcasting as a Growth Engine Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Vince Quinn, a podcasting powerhouse, joins us to share his journey from radio intern to nationally syndicated host and co-founder of SBX Production. We dive deep into the craft of hosting, exploring how meaningful conversations can transform various aspects of our lives—...

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    Episode 99 Strategic Leadership: Dr. John Hillen on Thinking Beyond the Day-to-Day Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    We’re diving deep into leadership and strategy with the incredible Dr. John Hillen, a guy who's seen it all—from the military to academia and boardrooms. Right off the bat, he emphasizes that effective leaders need to think beyond just managing the present; they must be visiona...

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    Episode 98 Sustainable Advantage: Lee Stewart on Outpacing Competitors with Purpose Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Lee Stewart, a bestselling author and visionary in the field of sustainability, joins us to discuss the critical intersection of sustainability and business strategy. With over two decades of global experience, Lee has transformed organizations by helping them turn their susta...

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    Episode 97 Navigating IT Challenges: Mousa Hamad's Blueprint for Business Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Mousa Hamad joins us today, bringing nearly two decades of experience as an IT and operations leader who knows how to transform technology teams and infrastructure from the ground up. His journey spans from a help desk to managing large-scale IT operations and multimillion-dolla...

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    Episode 96 The Art of Standing Out: Barry LaBov on Differentiation and Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion focused on brand differentiation. He emphasizes that true differentiation starts from within a company—if em...

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    Episode 95 From Pastor to Profit: Nathan Newberry’s Journey to AI-Driven Business Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Nathan Newberry’s journey from being a pastor to a seven-figure sales leader is nothing short of inspiring, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into how he navigated that transition. He created the AI Freedom Method, a game-changing system that combines high-ticket sa...

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    Episode 94 How Smart Marketing Wins Customers at Every Step with Katie Smith Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Katie Smith, the queen of customer journey and founder of Wildpath Consulting, joins us to unpack the art of transforming stagnation into strategy. With a unique blend of environmental science and psychology, Katie’s approach to marketing is all about connecting people with their needs...

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    Episode 93  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Be Different or Be Dead: Unlocking Business Success with Roy Osing

    Roy Osing, a true titan in the entrepreneurial world, shares some killer insights on building high-performance businesses that really resonate. He takes us through his journey of scaling a startup to a whopping billion in sales and emphasizes that the key to success is all about diff...

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    Episode 92  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Integrating AI in Business: Strategies for Success with Kevin Dean

    Kevin Dean, the CEO and President of ManoByte, joins us to explore the crucial role of AI in business strategy and growth. Since founding ManoByte in 2007, Kevin has led the charge in digital transformation, emphasizing that technology should always serve a clear business vision. He ...

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    Episode 91  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    How to Turn Your Content into Clients with Capsho: Insights from Dierdre Tshien

    Dierdre Tshien, the co-founder and CEO of Capsho, joins us to drop some serious knowledge on how to rapidly attract clients through your content. With her expertise in AI-driven content marketing, she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs transform their podcasts, vlogs, ...

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    Episode 90  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    The Power of Outsourcing: Transforming Small Businesses with Brian Hunt

    Brian Hunt, the CEO of Kore RPO and Kore BPO, joins us to share how smart outsourcing can be a game-changer for businesses. With over a decade of experience in staffing and recruiting, Brian emphasizes the importance of building high-performance teams that drive strategic growth...

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    Episode 89  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Unlocking AI & Consumer Behavior: Insights with Shahar Boyayan

    Shahar Boyayan joins us to discuss the crucial role of follow-up in building customer loyalty and thriving in today's business landscape. With over two decades of experience helping businesses innovate and adapt, Shahar emphasizes that it’s not just about making a sale; it’s about making...

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    Episode 88  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Revenue Revolution: Strategies for Predictable Growth with Kyle Mealy

    Today, we're diving into the importance of fusing marketing and sales into a single, powerful revenue team with our guest, Kyle Mealy. He’s the founder of Next Level Revenue, and he’s got a knack for transforming businesses by unlocking their hidden potential. Throughout our chat,...

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    Episode 87  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Question-Based Selling: Transforming Conversations into Conversions with Christian Jack

    Today, we’re diving deep into the art of sales with Christian Jack, the mastermind behind the Sales Dojo, where he transforms ordinary salespeople into high performers. The main takeaway here is that sales isn’t about just pitching products; it’s about asking the...

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    Episode 86  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Building Your Brand Through Speaking: Insights from Blair Bryant Nichols

    Blair Bryant Nichols joins us to dive into the nitty-gritty of building a powerful speaking platform that really stands out in today's crowded market. He emphasizes that success in public speaking is all about honing in on your unique message and connecting with your ideal audi...

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    Episode 85  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Navigating Business Growth: Amber Gage on Effective Marketing Strategies

    We’re diving deep with Amber Gaige this time around, a serious powerhouse in the marketing game and a third-generation entrepreneur. She’s got a solid track record, having spent over 15 years helping businesses across all sorts of industries, from health to SaaS, simplify their...

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    Episode 84  Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC

    Purpose Meets Profit: James Wellington's Blueprint for Business Success

    Building a business that not only thrives but also cultivates devoted fans is no small feat, and that's exactly what we unpack in this episode with James Wellington. He shares his personal journey from losing his mother at a young age to finding purpose in entrepreneurship, real...

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