Simply Be Found Huddle

Take a deep dive into the business of corporate photography with Lesle Lane, founder of Studio 13 and third-generation photographer based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lesle joins Simply Be Found's Dean and Rob for a raw, real, and insightful conversation about how professional photography shapes branding, builds credibility, and supports business growth. Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or creative professional—this ep...

In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we're joined by Matt Dorman of Ndevr to explore how AI, WordPress, and UX strategy are transforming the digital landscape — from small local businesses to large-scale media sites.

💡 Key Takeaways:

— How AI search is shifting user behavior & discovery

— Smart WordPress plugin usage vs bloated builds

— Why schema & structured data matter for AI indexing

— Heatmaps, performance, and content grading ...

Discover how Mike Frick, co-founder of Bear Iron Works, transformed his welding and construction background into a thriving global brand. In this inspiring conversation with Simply Be Found, Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey—from building his first rock screen to shipping mining equipment around the world. Learn how digital marketing, innovation, and grit fueled the company’s rise.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

— How Bear Iron Works starte...

In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we sit down with William Holsten — retired innovation expert, small business mentor, and author of Uh Oh: Avoid Unintentional Blunders That Derail Entrepreneurial Success. William shares decades of experience from corporate leadership, personal side-hustle lessons, and mentorship with SCORE to show you how to avoid costly errors and goofproof your business.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

— Why “Uh Oh” moments happe...

Branding expert Jeremy Bishop joins Simply Be Found to reveal what really works in building a personal brand that sells:

— Why your face is your biggest marketing asset

— The evolution of branding for real estate and beyond

— Choosing the right social platforms and how to scale

— Personal branding vs. company branding in multi-business setups

— The #1 mistake people make with social media today

Jeremy shares real-world strategies on bran...

Zhelinrentice Scott, aka The SEO Queen, joins Simply Be Found for a powerful Huddle packed with real-world strategies to get your business visible:

— How consistent content beats flashy ads

— Why social signals and schema structure matter

— The risks of changing your domain without a strategy

— How vertical search (images, video, news) drives SEO

— What to do after Google's Helpful Content Update

Z drops serious wisdom on ranking across ...

Debra Erickson shares how she turned personal challenges into The Blind Kitchen—a business providing adaptive culinary tools and kitchen strategies for people with vision loss.

✅ Her journey through culinary school as the only blind student

✅ How blind-friendly kitchen tools are designed

✅ AI & accessibility’s role in the modern kitchen

✅ Empowering blind adults and children with independence

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What makes your brand truly you? In this powerful episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean sit down with brand therapist Hersh Rephun to uncover how personal brands evolve, break through noise, and win trust in today’s chaotic market.

Discover how to:

— Clarify your brand voice & message

— Align visuals with your copywriting

— Transform your story into a connection strategy

— Build trust through authenticity (not tactics)

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Is AI ruining SEO—or reshaping it for the better?

In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob, Dean, and guest Oscar Scolding explore the explosive changes in the world of search. From the rise of AI and ChatGPT to the decline in traditional web traffic and the need for smarter schema, this is the conversation every business owner and marketer needs to hear.

Here’s what we unpack:

— AI fatigue & the “AI Crash” of 2025

— Why ...

In this episode of Simply Be Found with Dean and Rob, we sit down with Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue IO, to explore the explosive growth of tech among seniors, the human cost of automation, and how empathy-driven businesses are reshaping support in the AI age.

We talk about:

— Why seniors are more tech-savvy than you think

— The dangers of chatbots and the decline of human connection

— Scams targeting older Americans and what Tech ...

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...