The Biz Show

Welcome to "The Biz Show," where business takes center stage! Join us on this insightful journey into the world of business, management, and expert insights. Whether you're an entrepreneur, seasoned executive, or simply passionate about business, our podcast is your go-to source for valuable how-to's and educational discussions. In each episode, we delve into diverse topics, offering practical advice, strategies, and thought-provoking discussions. Our goal is to provide a platform where you can learn, grow, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape. Tune in to "The Biz Show" and unlock a wealth of knowledge that transcends industries. Get ready for a compelling blend of informative talks, expert interviews, and actionable tips. Because when it comes to business, learning never stops, and The Biz Show is your guide to continuous growth.

Episodes

S4 E1: How to Actually Start a Business (No Fluff)

January 5, 2026 • 39 mins

Season 4 of The Biz Show kicks off with a bang — and a brand-new video format! Join co-hosts Barry Bestpitch and Lisa Manifold for our premiere YouTube episode, "How to Actually Start a Business (No Fluff)," where we cut through the noise and get real about what it takes to launch — and grow — a business in today’s world. No clichés. No motivational fluff. Just straight, tactical strategy you can apply today — from validating your ...

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S3.5: Quick Hit - Revenue Is Not Profit - Why Growing Sales Can Actually Hurt You

December 29, 2025 • 8 mins

New Quick Hit on The Biz Show! Barry explains why Revenue is not Profit. In just 5 minutes, Barry breaks down how to hire smarter, interview better, and avoid the costly mistakes most startups make when building a team. Whether you're hiring your first employee or your fifteenth, this one’s a must-listen. Listen now while we prep for Season 4 (going full video on YouTube 👀)

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S3.5: Quick Hit - Marketing in the Real World

December 22, 2025 • 6 mins

New Quick Hit on The Biz Show! Marketing in the Real World In just 5 minutes, Lisa breaks down how really works. Listen now while we prep for Season 4 (going full video on YouTube 👀)

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S 3.5: Quick Hit: Hiring & Interviewing: How to Spot Winners Without Wasting Time

December 15, 2025 • 10 mins

New Quick Hit on The Biz Show! Hiring & Interviewing: Spotting A-Players Without Wasting Time In just 5 minutes, Barry breaks down how to hire smarter, interview better, and avoid the costly mistakes most startups make when building a team. Whether you're hiring your first employee or your fifteenth, this one’s a must-listen. Listen now while we prep for Season 4 (going full video on YouTube 👀)

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S3.5 - Quick Hit: Don't automate what you don't know

December 8, 2025 • 8 mins

The Biz Show is in between Seasons 3 and 4 — but we're not going quiet. While we retool and gear up for our biggest season yet (yes, including video and a YouTube premiere), we’re holding down the fort with something new: 👉 Quick Hits — 5-minute, high-value snippets packed with real insights, zero fluff. Whether you're building, scaling, or just looking for one good idea to move the needle, these mini-episodes are for you. ✅ Real-...

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S3.5 - Startup Red Flags Investors Spot Instantly

December 1, 2025 • 11 mins

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S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch: The One Thing That Makes or Breaks Your Valuation

November 24, 2025 • 7 mins

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S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch: Don't Hire too Fast

November 17, 2025 • 6 mins

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S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch

November 10, 2025 • 6 mins

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S3 E 30: Season 3 Has Officially Wrapped!

November 3, 2025 • 44 mins

Episode 30, the final episode of Season 3 of The Biz Show — hosted by Barry Bestpitch and Lisa Manifold, co-founders of Investquire. In this special season recap episode, Barry and Lisa take a look back at the incredible conversations, standout business lessons, inspiring founder stories, and practical strategies shared throughout Season 3. From growth planning and leadership challenges to capital raising, mergers & acquisitions,...

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S3 E29: Marketing That Converts: Building a Brand on a Budget

October 27, 2025 • 37 mins

Marketing That Converts: Building a Brand on a Budget" Think big impact requires big spending? Think again. This week on The Biz Show, we're breaking down: ✅ How to spend less & grow more ✅ Storytelling that sells — and sticks ✅ The secret power of social proof ✅ Building marketing systems that convert Whether you're a bootstrapped startup or lean business owner, this episode is packed with real strategies that drive real result...

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S3 E28: Inside a Company - How Departments Work, Interact, and Power the Business Ecosystem

October 20, 2025 • 29 mins

In our latest episode, we take listeners behind the scenes of a company to uncover how each department; finance, sales, operations, HR, marketing, IT, leadership and more- works, communicates, and ultimately fuels growth. Rather than operating in silos, a successful organization functions like an ecosystem, where decisions in one department echo through the entire company. We break down what each team does, how they depend on one a...

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S3 E27: Exit strategies for Investors that invest in private stock

October 13, 2025 • 36 mins

Sitting on private-company shares with no IPO on the horizon? In this episode of The Biz Show, we unpack practical exit paths—company buybacks, private secondary sales (including platform-led deals), tender offers, assignments of notes or SAFEs, block trades, and M&A-driven liquidity—plus the legal checkpoints that actually make transfers close (private resale exemptions under Sections 4(a)(1) and 4(a)(7) and Rule 144A, information...

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S3 E26: Spotlight - Harmony Woodington, C.Ht.—relationship strategist

October 6, 2025 • 33 mins

On the next episode of The Biz Show, we wrap our two-part negotiation series with a powerful capstone featuring Harmony Woodington, C.Ht.—relationship strategist, certified hypnotherapist, neuroscience-based coach, and bestselling author. We connect the tactics from our last two episodes (price, timing, and authority objections) to the real drivers behind deals: the nervous system, subconscious patterns, and emotional regulation. H...

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S3 E25 : 10 most common negotiation objections

September 29, 2025 • 33 mins

Stop losing deals at the last mile. In this week’s episode of The Biz Show, we unpack the 10 most common objections—what they mean psychologically and exact lines to respond without sounding salesy. Top 10 + quick counters “Too expensive.” → Reframe to outcomes/ROI. “No budget.” → Phase the rollout; align to cycle. “Need to ask my boss.” → Map the approval path together. “We’re happy now.” → Cost of inaction for 12 months. “N...

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S3 E24: Succeeding in Business Negotiations

September 22, 2025 • 33 mins

How to Succeed in Business Negotiations Negotiation doesn’t have to feel like a tug-of-war. In this 30-minute episode, Barry and Lisa walk you step-by-step through the entire negotiation journey—from preparation to closing the deal—with practical tips you can apply right away. - Define your goals and walk-away point - Open the conversation with confidence - Ask the right questions to uncover true needs - Make offers that create c...

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S3 E23: The Future of Marketing is Here

September 15, 2025 • 36 mins

From TikTok trends to AI-driven personalization, the way we reach customers is evolving faster than ever. - TikTok is redefining organic reach. - AI is personalizing campaigns in real-time. In this week’s episode of The Biz Show, we break down: - Which platforms are winning — TikTok, LinkedIn, Google, YouTube, Meta - How startups and budget-conscious businesses can compete - Why AI isn’t replacing human creativity, but amplifying...

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S3 E22: AI Divergence: Case Study - Salesforce vs Klarna – Lessons in Adaptation

September 8, 2025 • 31 mins

4,000 Jobs Replaced by AI – Salesforce’s Bold Bet Salesforce just laid off 4,000 employees—replacing them with AI chat agents. Meanwhile, Klarna went the opposite direction, pulling humans back into roles after bots failed to deliver. This week on The Biz Show Podcast, we break down: ✅ Why Salesforce is all-in on automation—and whether the gamble pays off ✅ Klarna’s surprising AI rollback and what it says about customer trust ✅ ...

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S3 E21: Growth is exciting… but every company has speed limits

September 1, 2025 • 30 mins

Growth is exciting… but every company has speed limits. In our latest episode, we break down the risks and realities of company growth — from startups to giants like NVIDIA. 🎙️ What you’ll hear: ✅ Why scaling too fast can hurt customer service, culture, and reputation ✅ The dangers of growing too slowly (hello, Blockbuster 📼) ✅ Real-world case studies — Starbucks, Uber, WeWork, Shopify ✅ NVIDIA’s record growth and the “speed li...

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S3 E20: The Startup Incubator Showdown

August 25, 2025 • 25 mins

Startups dream of rocket fuel. Incubators promise just that. But do you really need one to succeed? On this week’s Biz Show we break down: -What incubators actually do (and how they make money) -The pros & cons of Y Combinator and Techstars -Why more founders are going the DIY route -Insider buzz on a disruptive new incubator launching in 2026 Takeaway: Whether you’re chasing hyper-growth, building with community support, or g...

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Episodes

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S3.5: Quick Hit - Marketing in the Real World

S 3.5: Quick Hit: Hiring & Interviewing: How to Spot Winners Without Wasting Time

S3.5 - Quick Hit: Don't automate what you don't know

S3.5 - Startup Red Flags Investors Spot Instantly

S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch: The One Thing That Makes or Breaks Your Valuation

S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch: Don't Hire too Fast

S3.5 - Quick Hit Series Launch

S3 E 30: Season 3 Has Officially Wrapped!

S3 E29: Marketing That Converts: Building a Brand on a Budget

S3 E28: Inside a Company - How Departments Work, Interact, and Power the Business Ecosystem

S3 E27: Exit strategies for Investors that invest in private stock

S3 E26: Spotlight - Harmony Woodington, C.Ht.—relationship strategist

S3 E25 : 10 most common negotiation objections

S3 E24: Succeeding in Business Negotiations

S3 E23: The Future of Marketing is Here

S3 E22: AI Divergence: Case Study - Salesforce vs Klarna – Lessons in Adaptation

S3 E21: Growth is exciting… but every company has speed limits

S3 E20: The Startup Incubator Showdown

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S4 E1: How to Actually Start a Business (No Fluff)

S3.5: Quick Hit - Revenue Is Not Profit - Why Growing Sales Can Actually Hurt You