The Small Business Safari

From discovering iconic restaurants to encounters with Bill Clinton, Mike shares insightful stories and reflects on event security changes. Additionally, we touch on networking for introverts, pushing boundaries, and the impact it can have on personal connections. With amusing anecdotes from his business ventures, spiritual journey, and consulting work, we delve into the coaching realm and how Mike differentiates himself through hi...

Dan Weidmann shares his journey from studying Aero Astro Engineering to working in the military and eventually becoming a lawyer. Dan's transition to joining his brother's remodeling company in Atlanta adds another twist to the conversation. With laughter, intriguing stories, and unexpected turns, this podcast episode is an entertaining adventure you won't want to miss. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond j...

Eric Estevez, shares his journey from working at Target to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the real estate and mortgage industry. Estevez shares how his experience in retail taught him the value of hard work and planning, which he applied to his later career. He also credits his success to his mentors and the leadership skills he learned while managing a team of 400 employees. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already own...

We sat down with Roger Panitch, founder of a successful moving and junk removal company (College Hunks). Roger shares his journey from starting with just two employees to scaling the business to over 75 employees and 24 vehicles. Along the way, he opens up about the challenges he faced, like trusting his team to represent the business without him being present. Roger also discusses the complementary nature of the moving and junk re...

Brad Yoho discusses the importance of having the right people and processes in place for successful business operations. They boys delve into the challenges of finding talented individuals and implementing effective sales processes. The conversation highlights the need for companies to focus on a back-to-basics mentality when it comes to sales, including presenting value and asking for the order. They also discuss the evolving natu...

Mitch Beinhaker, a New Jersey-based attorney and host of the Accidental Entrepreneur podcast. Mitch talks about his journey to becoming a lawyer, which began after a night out with a friend in college, and his grandmother's encouragement! Despite not being initially enthusiastic about law school, Mitch found that having a law degree offered him a lot of opportunities. As a homeservices business owner, you can benefit from the ...

Finding a way to land a job in one of the biggest nonprofits in Atlanta? Maybe not, BUT Paul Sansone describes his journey on how he did! Join our conversation with Paul where we cover all sorts of small business tips. By combining Chris & Alan's thought-provoking interview questions with Paul's expertise on finance and leadership, you can gain valuable insights that can assist you in scaling your home services busine...

We sit down with venture capitalist, Shawn Gervais, who has excelled in numerous industries, including printing, marketing, mobile communications, auto services, and software development. With his unstoppable entrepreneurial spirit, ingenious strategies for streamlining processes, and forward-thinking embrace of technology, Shawn's story is packed with invaluable insights for any small business owner. Did you know our amazing ...

Kenneth Cleary unlocks the doors of his highly successful California Closet franchise, inviting us to explore the inner workings of scaling a business. Through his expertise, we discover how to identify business opportunities through analytical thinking and acquire the necessary skills to take your small business to the next level! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to o...

Welcome to a new episode of Small Business Safari! Today, we are thrilled to have Troy Trewin join us all the way from picturesque Tasmania, Australia. Troy is the founder of an online business course designed to assist aspiring distillers in Australia and New Zealand, and he has also successfully built multiple revenue streams for himself. Join us as Troy shares his journey and enlightens us on how he established his thriving busi...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Seth Lewis! We are back and ready to rock and roll, bringing you more energy and even more gold nuggets to help you take your business to the next level. Seth is a blue-collar guy who has made it big in the home services industry. He started out with nothing at a young age and, through sheer determination and hard work, built his successful business empire. Now, he is a sough...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Hunter Cluthe! An expert in teaching, leadership, and business. With over 20 years of experience in education, Hunter has taught in traditional and non-traditional schools, and has served in administrative roles as well. As a resident of Johns Creek and the owner of Johns Creek Test Prep & Tutoring. Join us as Hunter shares insights on how to build a successful business a...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Tim Duff! Meet the remarkable owner of Next Generation Lighting! Like many of our distinguished guests, he began his career in the corporate world but eventually made the leap to become an entrepreneur. In this episode, we delve into his journey of transitioning to the entrepreneurial world, driven by the desire to pursue a more fulfilling path than simply "dialing for d...

Season 4 is just around the corner! Chris and Alan recap the range of entrepreneurs they had on the show, from young people to wise old owls. They also uncover some more awesome home service business tips! Crack open a cold one with us as we end off season three of the Small Business Safari! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!

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Join Jonathon Rivera and I on a deeply personal journey as he shares his experiences navigating a variety of careers, from electrician to real estate agent to successful podcaster. Discover the transformative power of mentorship and apprenticeship in Jonathon's story, and how they helped him develop his skills and achieve his goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on their own entrepreneurial journey, as Jonathon shar...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Stephanie Nivinskus! She shares her passion for storytelling and how it has been a part of her DNA since childhood. She used her storytelling skills to help her make a smooth transition into digital marketing. Our guest also talks about the importance of humanizing commerce and how the line between business and personal has become blurred in the digital world. Her clients inv...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Barry Lennon, the renowned restaurant entrepreneur of Atlanta. With a background in advertising, Barry got a taste of the restaurant industry by working nights at Chops, one of the city's top steakhouses. Through years of hard work and dedication, he earned the opportunity to become the owner of J. Christopher's. Discover how Barry masterfully creates a memorable cus...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Rich Sheridan! While his focus has always been around technology, his passion is actually process, teamwork and organizational design, with one inordinately popular goal: the Business Value of Joy! Rich goes in-depth on how he achieved these goals. So take a listen. I am sure any entrepreneur will learn something from this episode! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond...

On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Michele Delgado! Michele pivoted in a BIG WAY to entrepreneurship due to COVID affecting the hospitality industry. Instead of just looking for another ‘job’ she chose to LEAP into the small business world. She coaches executives to optimize talent, develop leaders, and find their sweet spot in managing teams for incredible output and value. Go ahead and take a listen. There ar...