Simply Be Found Huddle

In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we’re joined by visibility strategist Crissy Conner to talk about what it really takes to become a visible CEO in today’s noisy digital world. From overcoming camera fears to mastering messaging, Crissy breaks down her proven strategies that help small business owners, coaches, and service providers break through the clutter online—without losing themselves.

Learn the power of authenticity, human-firs...

💸 Are you making money but still feel broke?

Nick Garofalo, small business financial strategist and founder of Open Handed Wealth, joins the Simply Be Found Huddle to break down the top 5 financial traps killing small businesses—and how to fix them.

📌 Key Takeaways:

— The #1 mistake small biz owners make: mingling personal & business accounts

— Why spending more isn’t the same as growing

— How to avoid “lifestyle inflation” and bu...

What if the same principles that stop toddler tantrums also land you in high-stakes business deals?

In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, EksAyn Anderson—author, speaker, and founder of Dadfluence—shares how empathy, integrity, and genuine relationships can drive both business success and family connection.

Key Takeaways:

— How to win in sales by treating gatekeepers like gold 💼

— Why positive parenting and leadership share t...

Are you tired of AI-generated fluff in blogs, emails, and sales pages? In this Simply Be Found Huddle, Jon Clemence from Cedar Press Proofreading shares real talk about writing that connects. Whether you struggle with content creation, want to avoid common AI mistakes, or need clarity on the difference between blogs and sales pages, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

Key Takeaways:

— Why AI can't replace authentic bran...

Discover the real power of retention marketing in this raw and uncut Simply Be Found Huddle with special guest Jason Donapel, a leading expert in zero-party data and customer lifetime value.

Jason shares actionable strategies on:

— How to build and activate your audience

— Collecting zero-party data without annoying your customers

— Using email and SMS effectively in 2025

— Tools that help you automate, personalize, and scale

— What RCS ...

In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we sit down with Mike Handcock — international speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Circle of Excellence — to explore how business owners can grow authentically, scale consciously, and build brands rooted in their personal values.

Mike has run over 350 masterminds in 20+ countries, mentored 300,000 entrepreneurs, and built a global network grounded in purpose. In this episode, we talk mindset, spirit...

In this Simply Be Found Huddle, hosts Dean and Rob welcome special guest Scott Taube, founder of Bad Cards for Good Golfers. Scott shares how his hilarious on-course golf card game went viral, what launching during the pandemic taught him, and how smart marketing turned a side hustle into a serious brand.

— Scott shares how Bad Cards went viral from TikTok

— Launching during COVID with creativity and grit

— Transforming haters into a ...

In this uncut Simply Be Found Huddle, Dean, Rob, and special guest Jake Smolarek dive into what it really takes to grow and sustain a profitable business today.

We cover:

— Why most small business owners stay stuck in busy mode

— The real meaning behind "delegation" and why it's a growth catalyst

— What smart sales really looks like and how to build trust without hard closes

— The power of personal branding in today’s marketing world

— ...

AI isn't just for tech giants anymore. It's for YOU, the everyday entrepreneur drowning in emails, customer calls, and to-do lists. In this Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean sit down with AI automation expert Aarti Anand, founder of KodenYX AI, to discuss how small business owners can use artificial intelligence to buy back time, reduce burnout, and scale more sustainably.

Key Takeaways:

— Why most CEOs fail at delegation (and how...

In today's fast-paced world, it's not just about body fitness — it's about brain fitness too.

In this raw, honest Simply Be Found Huddle, we sit down with Arnold Beekes, founder of BrainGym.Fitness, to explore why keeping your brain sharp is the real game-changer for small business owners, marketers, and anyone who wants to thrive.

Key Points:

— Why traditional education kills uniqueness

— How to rebuild your independent thinking

— How ...

Discover how to build a powerful brand strategy that can help your business grow and scale! 🚀 In today's Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean sit down with branding expert Heather Schaefer to dive deep into how entrepreneurs and solopreneurs can create a million-dollar brand, avoid common design mistakes, and align branding with real growth strategies.

In this episode:

— How brand strategy impacts business growth

— The truth about lo...

Welcome to the Simply Be Found Huddle!

Today, Rob Downey sits down with Michael Buzinski (Buzz) to dive deep into marketing strategies that actually work for B2B businesses. From building a strong data foundation to creating marketing systems that drive long-term growth, this conversation is packed with powerful insights you can implement right away.

Key Takeaways:

— Why "data feeds strategy" in real marketing success

— The real differ...

Learn how to grow your small business the right way — with proven tools, real marketing coaching, and zero fluff. In this raw, uncut podcast episode, Simply Be Found co-founders Rob and Dean dive deep into:

— How small businesses are winning online in 2025

— Why most marketing agencies miss the mark

— The truth about SEO, Google updates, and getting found

— What tools you actually need (and how to use them)

— Why reports and likes don’t...

Is cold calling dead—or just misunderstood?

In this powerful episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, Aidan Sowa reveals how smart tech, clean data, and AI-powered enhancements are reshaping sales in 2025.

— How AI & automation are redefining cold calling

— Why local presence dialing no longer works

— The real ROI of live calls over robocalls

— How to scale outreach while staying human

— Why clean mobile data beats old lead lists

📺 Wat...

In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean break down the truth behind agency marketing—and why most small businesses are better off taking control of their local visibility. Learn how Simply Be Found helps businesses get listed across 1,000+ networks, what makes our Listings Engine unique, and how to compete organically without falling into the paid ads trap.

If you’ve ever been confused about working with agencies...

Are voice search scam calls hurting your business? Don’t fall for the trap. In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, we uncover how “voice search activation” scammers are targeting small business owners — and how to protect yourself with real SEO strategies that work.

🚨 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

— How robocalls spoof local numbers to trick businesses

— The truth behind “voice search registration” scams

— Why legitimate ...

What if losing everything became the best thing that ever happened to you?

Roy Coughlan shares his incredible journey — from over $5 million in debt and 100+ court cases to building one of the most authentic podcasting brands in Europe. He didn’t just find a way to survive; he found a purpose through podcasting, public speaking, and telling the truth… raw, unfiltered, and real.

In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, we break ...

In this power-packed huddle, Dean and Rob sit down with Jake Sucoff, founder of Patient Procure, to unpack the real truths about what works — and what doesn’t — in modern marketing. From AI misuse to building authority with authentic content, this episode delivers straight talk and strategy.

— AI vs Authenticity: Where most go wrong

— Local SEO & Voice Search: What actually matters now

— The Smart Repurposing Formula for Busy Prof...

Can you really make $1M from your podcast — without any sponsors?

In this insightful episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean are joined by Kevin Palmieri, the powerhouse behind Next Level University, to discuss real podcast monetization, how to build a content-based business, and the long game of branding, consistency, and community.

If you're starting a podcast, already have one, or you're building a business with conten...