The Business Ownership Podcast

Feeling bogged down by manual processes? What if custom software could save you time and money?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Dustin DeVries.  As the CTO and Co-Founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, Dustin brings over two decades of software development expertise and a passion for helping businesses thrive. Caffeine Interactive Technologies focus on building web and mobile apps for businesse...

Ready to build a business that puts people, planet, and profit on equal footing?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jonathan Orpin.  Jonathan is a lifelong entrepreneur and sustainability advocate who founded not one but two successful eco-friendly companies in the design + build and manufacturing industries, New Energy Works & Pioneer Millworks. With over 30 years’ experience operating on the triple bot...

Thinking about starting your own business? What if buying an existing one could get you there faster?

Kevin Bibelhausen is an entrepreneur, investor, and business operator based in North Carolina. As the founder and general partner of Fruition Capital, he invests in SMB acquisition deals in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Kevin is also the proud owner and president of Heritage Fabrics, a textiles company he acqui...

Ever feel like social media is turning into a reality show? Wondering what’s the secret to building a personal brand that resonates with today’s social media audience?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed the CEO of ROI Media Works, V. Krishna Lakkineni. He is a digital marketing entrepreneur, Amazon bestselling author, TEDx speaker and a technology enthusiast with a passion for marketing, strategic busine...

Are you tired of forcing yourself into marketing strategies that don’t feel authentic to you?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Amy Hager. Amy Hager works with mission-driven entrepreneurs and organizations, helping them focus on revenue-generating engagement while steering them away from “just doing to do.” She connects strategy to implementation for community-centric coaches, consultants, associations...

Wondering which strategies can help you align your mindset, offers, and messaging for high-ticket success?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Desiree Stafford. She is a Performance Coach And High Ticket Mentor. Desiree's journey into entrepreneurship is both inspiring and relatable. She shares how she transitioned from corporate life to running her own successful coaching Business, emphasizing the import...

Want to know why is it important to understand how your customers use your product to solve problems? Or, what makes the top 20% of salespeople stand out in building trust with strangers?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Mike Bosworth. He is founder of Solution Selling and a Co-Founder at WeConcile.  Mike Bosworth is well known throughout the business sales world as a thought leader, speaker, sales philosop...

Want to learn the key to effective brand positioning in today’s market?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Zack Lemear. He has over 24 years of experience in marketing, branding, web development, and UX/UI design. He is a brand strategist and partner at Pivot Creative Management, a company dedicated to providing strategic clarity and focus to brands of all sizes and stages. In January 2023, Zack merged h...

Wondering what it takes to turn a failing business into a profitable one?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Adam Callinan. Adam Callinan is the founder at Pentane, a SaaS platform that shows consumer brands how to operate profitably, starting with how to create ad budgets without emotion. Previously Adam was co-founder/CEO at BottleKeeper, a consumer brand that grew from $0 - $8M in sales in just 3 years wit...

Feeling stuck in your career? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Natalie Serebrennik. She is the Founder of  Natalie Serebrennik Coaching & Consulting.  About halfway into her 16+ year career on the trading floor of a leading Canadian bank, she had an eye-opening moment. She realized that doing great work and being well-liked by her boss weren't enough to advance. Self-advocacy was the missing piece. Af...

Looking for strategies to turn prospects into loyal, long-term customers?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Samuel Thimothy, a knowledgeable expert in online marketing, demand generation and sales with over 15 years of experience. He helps businesses develop and execute marketing strategies that improve their lead generation efforts and drive business growth. Samuel is dedicated to helping clients achieve th...

Are your big ideas getting lost in translation?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Andrea Reindl. Andrea is the Founder of Legacy Creative. In recent years, Andrea and her team have achieved significant milestones, such as doubling annual revenues for companies, launching new programs and products, hosting impactful live events, and helping digital business owners build sustainable businesses. They thriv...

Are limiting beliefs holding you back?

In this episode of the Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jeffrey Graw. Jeffrey has dedicated his encore career to leveraging a solid foundation of practical, academic, and hands-on experience to coach business leaders in operational effectiveness, leadership development, and performance management. He is fully committed to helping his clients gain greater personal awareness and perspecti...

Wondering how can enhancing customer experience lead to exponential growth in your retail business?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Youssef Botros.

Although Youssef didn’t initially have a clear idea of his future career, he always knew he was destined to make a positive impact on the world. Throughout his extensive career in retail, Youssef consistently excelled by developing a passion for training, self-d...

Could psychedelics be the key to unlocking your full potential as an entrepreneur?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Peggy Van de Plassche. Peggy Van de Plassche is a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic-powered personal and professional development, blending innovation with holistic wellness to create transformative experiences. As the creator of The Microdose Diet, she has developed a unique protoc...

Want to shift to a money-making mindset?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Collette Portis. As Founder, CEO and Award Winning Master Business Coach of RED Development Group, Collette has proven that her entrepreneurial roots run deep. It is these roots that have helped her to take her company from $0 revenue to more than 6 figures in just 9 months.

With nearly 30 years of experience as a Master Business Coach...

Are you ready to revolutionize your business with digital transformation?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Steve Russell. 

Steve, the visionary CEO of Upstart 13, embarked on a transformative journey that reshaped the outsourcing industry. Dissatisfied with the status quo, he boldly left his prestigious role at McKesson (NYSE: MCK).

Before founding Upstart 13, Steve oversaw the Patient Services Business ...

Are common real estate myths holding you back from financial freedom?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewwed Liz Faircloth. Liz is the Co-Founder of The Real Estate InvestHER, Real Estate Investment Entrepreneur, and Former Experienced Management Consultant. She has helped hundreds of women to connect to one another, align their goals with the lifestyle they want to live and take their business to the next ...

Ever wondered how visual storytelling can revolutionize your business meetings? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Lisa Rothstein. Lisa Rothstein worked as a copywriter and helmed creative teams at famed Madison Avenue ad agencies Y&R, Lowe, and Ogilvy.

Created the “Wait’ll We Get Our Hanes on You” campaign that reinvented the underwear category and doubled sales year over year. Worked in Paris for over ...