Provide: The Path to Owning It

Provide: The Path to Owning It

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for answers to your most pressing questions, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you own a business or are contemplating ownership in the future, you’re somewhere on the path to building your legacy. On this podcast, The Path to Owning It, Provide’s helping pave the way for you to achieve your dreams of business ownership and guide you through all the nuances of the journey. Each month, host Corey Brown, a marketing leader at Provide with over a decade in supporting small businesses, will tap into Provide’s unparalleled network of industry experts and share the tools you need to take control of your future. Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide is on a mission to financially empower business owners with great people and innovative technology. As the leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products – enabling founders to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and revitalize their industries. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021 and in 2023 was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Episodes

60. How to craft customer-centric websites that convert, with Lacey Picazo and Shane Richardson

June 25, 2025 • 31 mins
A well-designed website needs to do more than just look good. It needs to be intuitive. It needs to be useful. It needs to anticipate your customers' needs, even their state of mind, and guide them along the path from prospect to customer. The solution to those challenges is different for every small business. There's no one-size-fits-all answer for user experience (UX). In this episode, we're speaking with two experts from ZoCo...
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59. Merchant services you need to run your business, with Cris Agenter

May 28, 2025 • 31 mins
Paying for goods and services in today’s modern world is as easy as swiping your credit card, tapping your phone, or even waving your smart watch. It looks so simple! But, the merchant services infrastructure and technology that enable electronic payments require substantial setup, careful attention, and ongoing coordination. Keeping your customers' experience both convenient and secure can be a daunting task for small business o...
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58. Experiential Design and its powerful impact on small businesses, with Alicia Orlando

April 23, 2025 • 22 mins
The old saying is “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” So when the time comes to design your office and build your brand, it's important to consider more than just your color scheme and furniture. You need a deep understanding of your customers and employees, how they will use the space, and what story you're telling them. And that's where the pra...
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57. Expert insights into Generation Z and how to earn their business, with Dr. Corey Seemiller

March 19, 2025 • 32 mins
They'd rather put money in savings than see a concert. They expect brands to share their worldviews. They will forgive mistakes, but NOT inauthenticity. These are just a few of the broad generalizations that Dr. Corey Seemiller has found in her studies of Gen Z. A professor and researcher at Wright State University, her insights have been featured in NPR, The New York Times, and Time Magazine, and she has published numerous works, ...
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56. Transform your business: how to implement effective change management, with Dr. Scott Leune, DDS

February 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Whether it's the launch of a second location or a new budgeting system, implementing change in any small business can feel daunting. Institutional inertia is real, and not everyone might be on board with your vision at first. So, it's absolutely imperative that business owners rely on tried-and-true techniques in planning, communicating, and implementing change. In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Scott Leune, the founder of scot...
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55. Cybersecurity: unlocking tips to keep your business safe, with Jim Bennett

January 22, 2025 • 25 mins
We've all heard the news stories about massive cybersecurity breaches costing big companies millions of dollars. However, the majority of cybersecurity attacks each year actually target small businesses. If you don’t have a cybersecurity plan in place or know how to properly protect your data, you and your staff are easy marks for hackers to target. In this episode, we're speaking with Jim Bennett, CTO at Legend Networking, where t...
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54. How to write a winning business plan, with Sean Simon

December 18, 2024 • 32 mins
Most entrepreneurs begin their ownership journey with a business plan. The effectiveness and specificity of that plan can vary greatly, frequently reflecting a lack of clarity or insight. Common pitfalls include attempting to cater to a broad audience, harboring excessive optimism, or failing to thoroughly research the target market.  Ultimately, a well-defined business plan is critical to establish the trajectory of your future, i...
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53. How to master problem-solving in your business, with Dr. Benjamin Taylor, DMD

November 20, 2024 • 21 mins
Practicing dentistry can be a challenging pursuit under any circumstances. Practicing dentistry for the U.S. Army in Iraq, however, is another level of challenging. Dr. Benjamin Taylor shares how his experience as a combat dentist forged him into the professional servant-leader he is today and prepared him for the daily demands small business owners can face. Dr. Taylor is a general dentist and has owned Dunwoody Dental Care in Dun...
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52. Navigating the AI revolution: the impact AI tools can have on small businesses, with Joseph Ours

October 30, 2024 • 38 mins
By now, we've all seen videos about artificial intelligence (AI) writing poems, musing about philosophy, or even hosting podcasts. This made us wonder, what are the possible implications for small business owners? Are these AI chatbots just a new trend, or are there some capabilities that can be leveraged to make small businesses more productive? In this episode, we're hearing from Joseph Ours, leader of the AI Strategy Practice at...
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51. Introducing the experts who make up the Provide Advisory Network

September 9, 2024 • 36 mins
Finding a mentor to offer expert advice is key to successfully establishing a successful healthcare practice, but it can be a challenging and daunting step. That's why we're launching the Provide Advisory Network, a program that brings together healthcare practice owners and offers them a platform to share their experiences, perspectives, and expertise with other aspiring and established owners. This curated group of expert healthc...
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50. What your personality type says about the business owner you’ll be, with Dr. Gerilyn Alfe, DMD, MBA

August 28, 2024 • 32 mins
We've all met them: The leader who throws out a thousand ideas a minute The big personality who can't be trusted to follow up on anything The boss who wants to be everyone's friend but can't make hard decisions The business owner who suffers from "paralysis by analysis" These stereotypes can be a drain on any business's productivity. However, when properly channeled and balanced, they can be high-achieving employers who lead ...
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49. How to build a business that spans generations, with Dr. Joseph Legg II, DMD

July 31, 2024 • 22 mins
In a profession as deeply personal as small business ownership, it's no wonder that so many small businesses are passed from parent to child. However, we all know family dynamics can be complex. If you haven't clearly defined and agreed upon your roles, hierarchy, and succession plan, a business that spans generations may quickly reach its expiration date. In this episode, we're hearing from the son of a father-son duo of endodonti...
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48. Accessibility: What you need to know when designing your practice, with Dustin Walker and Jim Nickle

June 26, 2024 • 25 mins
Adopted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The ADA also creates the framework for accessibility standards to which certain public facilities must adhere, including dental offices. The standards are complex, and the manner in which they're enforced is dependent on a number of factors. If you're building or expanding your practice, understanding ...
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47. How to foster an inclusive culture in your business, with Kala Gibson

June 12, 2024 • 27 mins
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are huge topics at today's largest companies. But, what about at your practice, especially when you're a small business owner? How should we go about fostering a culture of inclusion when we only have a team of several people? Answering these questions is key to building a practice in which the best candidates will want to work, and does the most good for the community at large. In this episod...
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46. Leave your community better than you found it, with Dr. Chriska Mustafa, DDS, and Dr. Kevin M. Kenny, DDS

May 29, 2024 • 30 mins
Aspiring and established business owners often share a common goal to make a difference in their community beyond their place of business.  Many successful business owners are actively involved in community service, donating their time, skills, and resources to give back. However, starting a philanthropic effort from scratch takes inspiration. So, in this episode, we're introducing you to two providers who have discovered their own...
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45. Inside mental health in the healthcare industry and how to protect it, with Laura Magnuson M.A., M.S., LAMFT

May 15, 2024 • 34 mins
In a field where helping others is one’s daily routine, the irony is that so many healthcare providers don't seek help themselves when they need it. May is Mental Health Awareness Month; and in this episode, we're attempting to remove the stigma around discussing one's mental health, because in the healthcare industry, the need is seemingly greater than in others. The statistics are shocking: Healthcare providers rank at No. 11 on ...
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44. Established veterinarians share advice for aspiring and new hospital owners, with Dr. Dan Markwalder, DVM, and Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM

April 24, 2024 • 37 mins
Thirty years ago, if you were starting or acquiring your first animal hospital, it was common to introduce yourself to competing owners to seek their advice. Now, there are many other informative resources for aspiring hospital owners. This week, we're embracing traditional ideals, introducing two established providers in animal care to discuss what they’ve learned from their professional journeys and what they would do differently...
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43. Associate buy-ins: a guide for animal hospital owners and veterinary associates, with Ed Guiducci

April 10, 2024 • 28 mins
For hospital owners, associate buy-ins can be an important tool for retaining top talent and planning for retirement. For veterinary associates, it can be the next step toward owning your future. No matter which side of the fence you’re on, a buy-in opportunity could be the right decision for you. In this episode, we're breaking down buy-ins with one of the industry's leading experts, Ed Guiducci. Ed is a veterinary business attorn...
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42. The design-build process explained, with Ron Evans and Joe Golden

March 27, 2024 • 37 mins
Deciding to build your own healthcare facility is a big decision. Realistically, it's just the start of a long, nuanced journey. Working with a partner who specializes in the healthcare industry can potentially save you hundreds of thousands of dollars and months of delays. In this episode, we're talking to Ron Evans and Joe Golden from Cadre Construction, a Texas-based general contractor providing a one-stop shop for commercial co...
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41. Size matters: getting the size of your healthcare practice right from the start, with Stephen Strecker

March 13, 2024 • 18 mins
If you go too big, you're locking yourself into an expensive lease that could limit your cash flow. If you go too small, you could stunt your growth and trap yourself in a space that feels tighter by the day. Healthcare providers face a crucial imperative to get it "just right" when they hunt for commercial real estate. And that's certainly heightened by current market challenges, the impact of high-demand locations on success, and...
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