Knack 4 Business

Traditional cybersecurity training doesn’t stick—and fear-based methods are making it worse.

In this insightful episode of Knack 4 Business, Craig Taylor, CEO of CyberHoot, flips the script on outdated cybersecurity training. With over 30 years of experience and a deep understanding of behavioral psychology, Craig shares how rewarding good behavior—instead of punishing mistakes—is the key to building real cyber resilience in small b...

Many leaders struggle to connect with their teams and lead confidently in complex situations.

What if learning leadership could feel like a game?

In this inspiring episode of the Knack 4 Business podcast, we welcome Janet du Preez from Engagement Dynamics. Janet is the creator of the Leader Forge Game—a powerful game-based learning experience designed to build emotionally intelligent, confident leaders while solving real-world team ...

Too many leaders burn out trying to convince the wrong people to change. This episode shows you how to focus on the right people to lead lasting, positive culture shifts.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Knack 4 Business, where hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with leadership expert Dr. Jim Salvucci, founder of Guidance for Greatness, to unpack his powerful "Rule of Thirds" strategy.

From his early years as a u...

You can’t grow a business if you’re doing everything yourself.

What happens when you stop trying to do it all? Magic—and Jessica Koch knows exactly how. With over 25 years of experience in government contracting, sales leadership, and team building, Jessica now helps entrepreneurs outsource with confidence. In this lively, wisdom-packed episode, she breaks down how outsourcing—even from day one—can lead to freedom, focus, and financ...

Bond Aster from Value Logic Solutions shares how to boost your business profits by 5X—without working more hours. In this episode, Bond reveals a proven step-by-step system that empowers employees, increases productivity, and allows founders to step out of day-to-day operations. Ideal for solopreneurs and scaling founders, this episode offers real strategies to improve work-life balance and profitability.

What You'll Gain:
✅ A system...

Are you hustling alone and hitting a wall in your business?
In this episode of Knack 4 Business, we sit down with Susan Jarema, co-founder of Grand Connection, to explore how collaboration and strategic networking can unlock explosive business growth.

🎯 The Problem: Too many entrepreneurs try to grow in isolation—and it slows them down.

💡 The Solution: Strategic, heart-centered networking.

Susan shares how Grand Connection—born durin...

Most people communicate from their personality, not the listener’s values — and it’s costing them relationships, revenue, and results.

In this heartfelt and insight-packed episode, we sit down with Michelle Angiolillo, an internationally certified BANK trainer and bestselling author, to explore how understanding personality codes can transform the way you connect with people — in business, life, and beyond.

Michelle shares her raw, p...

🎙️ About This Episode
What do a hailstorm, a crying dentist, and AI-generated pet care emails have in common? They're all real-world examples of how businesses lose—or win—customers based on one thing: engagement. In this electrifying episode of Knack 4 Business, host Bernie Franzgrote sits down with Jacques Skuteeki, founder of Your Business Nation and creator of the 12-Step Cash Flow System, to talk about using AI to solve one of...

How do you turn your business into a story people actually want to watch—and buy from?

In this episode of the Knack 4 Business podcast, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with filmmaker and branding expert JoJo LaRiccia of LaRiccia Media to explore how entrepreneurs and small business owners can harness the power of video storytelling to boost credibility, engagement, and conversion.

🎬 JoJo’s journey—from 11-year-old f...

Most people don’t know how to invest in real estate without stress, risk, or needing deep pockets.

What if commercial real estate wasn’t just for the wealthy?
In this eye-opening episode, Fred Crouch—real estate expert, educator, and host of The Property Wizard Podcast—joins us to share how everyday people can create wealth through real estate with the right strategy and team.

Fred brings 35+ years of industry expertise to unpack the ...

How do you build a business culture where people feel safe, supported—and actually want to stay?

This powerful episode of Knack 4 Business brings back mindfulness mentor and seasoned entrepreneur Lalith Gunaratne of Sage Ontario, who walks us through five foundational leadership strategies that help business owners and leaders stay aligned with their purpose—while retaining great talent.

From co-founding a solar energy company in war...

What if your company could make a difference and grow revenue at the same time?

In this inspiring episode of Knack 4 Business, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Shel Horowitz, ethical marketing expert and founder of Going Beyond Sustainability. Together, they explore how companies of all sizes—from solopreneurs to multinational brands—can profit while tackling global issues like climate change, poverty, and inequ...

Too many entrepreneurs spend their day on the wrong things—this episode shows how to fix it.

Are you working hard but not moving the needle? In this powerful episode of Knack 4 Business, productivity consultant Mark Ellwood from Get More Done dives into why time feels so “slippery”—and how to reclaim it.

You’ll discover how simple tweaks in communication, delegation, and task prioritization can give you back up to an hour a day. Mark...

Most businesses know how to market — but few know how to use publicity strategically to become a go‑to name.

In this episode, Richard Kaye of Top Talent Agency joins us to tell stories from over twenty years in publicity, and break down the differences between public relations, marketing, advertising, and publicity in a way you can use now. He shares how to get featured in media, how to keep your brand front-of-mind, and how consist...

Most businesses blend in. Alissa Bickar helps entrepreneurs stand out by turning their personal stories into powerful trust-building tools.

In a world full of noise, facts and features don’t stick—feelings do. This week on Knack 4 Business, we welcome Alissa Bickar, founder of The Consultress, to unpack how authentic storytelling can unlock client connection and long-term loyalty.

With 20+ years in business consulting, entrepreneursh...

Meredith Grundei started her journey in theatre and improv. One day, she watched a corporate leader lose everyone in the room with jargon and stiff delivery. She vowed: no one else should lose hearts to “boring talk.” In this episode, Meredith shares her 5 Authenticity Secrets to help you connect, simplify your message, and speak boldly. You’ll learn how to prepare like a pro, ditch corporate-speak, and stay real in high-stakes mom...

Too many businesses crumble when disruption strikes—because they never planned for it.

What if your business could keep running, even after a fire, a flood, or a shift in market demand?

In this eye-opening episode of Knack 4 Business, we sit down with Kenneth Edmonds, founder of 22 Century Management, who helps companies build operations strong enough to outlast chaos.

From training with space shuttle pilots to leading management tea...

What does it take to turn a stutter into a superpower?

This episode dives into the transformative story of Rich “Trigger” Bontrager, a media coach, keynote speaker, and talk show host who broke through the odds to own every mic, camera, and crowd. Trigger shares how childhood imagination and relentless resilience built the foundation for a 30+ year career in broadcasting, and how you can use storytelling, authenticity, and digital t...

Entrepreneurs often sabotage their own success by unknowingly staying stuck in survival mode—repeating patterns, resisting feedback, and reacting instead of leading. Mitch helps them shift their thinking to become more resourceful and resilient.

In this inspiring episode of Knack 4 Business, we dive deep with Mitchell Weisburgh, founder of MindShifting with Mitch, who reveals the brain-based strategies behind success, fulfillment, a...