Toasting to Business

Join us on a journey towards discovering the true essence of taste and smell with Mandy Naglich, an Advanced Cicerone, National Homebrew Competition Gold Medalist, and author of "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life." Through her deep connections to the food world, Mandy takes us on an awe-inspiring voyage that will make us appreciate our senses like never before. After listening to this podcast, ...

In our latest podcast episode, Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage, joins us to discuss how his company helps entrepreneurs build multi-channel e-commerce businesses, starting with Amazon FBA. Since 2012, Voltage has launched over 500 e-commerce businesses, guiding clients on expanding into channels like TikTok Shops and Shopify. With their 5:5 Product Launch Playbook, they ensure long-term growth while minimizing costly mistakes. Neil shares...

 Calling all pet parents! This week on the show, we're diving deep into the world of Doodles — and not the sketchbook kind. We're joined by Elina Panteleyeva and her adorable tri-colored mini Bernedoodle, Oscar, to talk all things Doodle hair care.

Forget your shampoo — this episode is all about those curly, fluffy, sometimes-matted coats that Doodle parents know all too well. As a proud Doodle mom and founder of DoodWoof,...

In 2023, Chris Wiedmar encountered a familiar challenge while building his bourbon brand, Party Horses: finding quality bourbon barrels with confusing pricing and availability. This inspired him to create Hogshead, a digital marketplace designed to make barrel transactions a breeze! Based right in Louisville, Kentucky, Hogshead connects buyers and sellers of barrel-aged spirits, bringing together innovation and transparency while r...

One of Lynn's favorite episodes, from season 5, she thought you might want to listen to:

Get ready to be inspired by Zachary Leyden, a true visionary who has combined his passion for technology and art to create a thriving business in the equestrian industry. His unwavering determination and willingness to embrace failure have allowed him to turn challenges into opportunities and establish Ocean View Stables as the leading name...

This week, we speak with Noah Healy, who has developed a new method for operating a commodities exchange. His concept, called the Coordinated Discovery Market (CDM), is a patent-pending approach designed to improve the commodities exchange market. With this method, users can conduct all trades at market-clearing prices, benefiting from significantly enhanced price discovery, lower overall transaction costs, and effectively eliminat...

When Monica was laid off from her job, she took it as a chance to finally dive into a business idea that she and her husband, David, had been dreaming about for years. With renewed energy and excitement, they embarked on a journey and, just 15 months later, they celebrated the grand opening of Lebowski's Taproom in Colorado Springs, CO!

Monica even stumbled upon her father's amazing coffee liqueur recipe and decided to whi...

At what point in time have you realized it’s time to make a transition, on your own terms? What does that feel like? Are you prepared for the transition? Listen in as we discuss this and times in our lives we knew it was time to move on to something else.

Michael Jacobson was helping his uncle organize books and restructure his flower shop business, where his appreciation for flowers began to grow. Today, his business, The French Florist, stands as a beacon of innovation, committed to outstanding service and creating a memorable customer experience. Join us as Michael shares his story, discussing the significance of flowers, his team's customer-first focus, and the fascinating ...

We love the guests we have on the show but there are a few special  requests...so here goes:

Mike Rowe, Sara Blakeley, the founders of ARC boats, Ben and Jerry marketing department and etc...tune it and list to the rest of our wish list.

Get ready for an exciting cosmic adventure with Tommy Ward’s new venture, Constellation Concerts! These themed concerts offer an out-of-this-world experience, featuring incredible holographic star-field projections that transform each show into a sci-fi dream while you enjoy fantastic music.

Constellation Concerts blends stunning visuals with exceptional musicianship, ensuring that every event is a masterpiece of artist se...

Why do so many individuals and small businesses find themselves trapped in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Our guest, Craig Dacy, the owner of Dacy Financial Coaching, has pondered this question after working closely with hundreds of clients navigating both personal and business finances. In this episode, he reveals that a straightforward system for tracking income and expenses—focused on clear goals and priorities—can be as easy a...

In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Turcinovic, the Owner and Managing Partner of Delmonico’s Restaurant Group. Growing up, Dennis was immersed in the restaurant world, spending his weekends from the age of seven at his family’s restaurant, where he learned the ins and outs of the business. Today, he is the visionary behind the revitalization of Delmonico's, working to restore its status as a culinary landmark while skill...

Have you ever timed how long it takes to make a great cocktail? Our guest, Ken MacKenzie, did just that and realized he was missing out on the fun while stuck behind the bar! To solve this, he created Fresh Victor, which makes crafting delicious drinks easy for everyone. What sets Fresh Victor apart is that its mixers are made with fresh, cold-pressed juices and high-quality ingredients—eliminating the hassle of prepping! The sayin...

In this episode, we welcome Matt Campbell, who holds numerous patents, including those related to the startup company and product called BottleKeeper. As the Co-Founder and President of BottleKeeper, Matt transformed the initial idea into an eight-figure business. The company gained recognition after being featured on season 10 of Shark Tank, made it onto the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2019, and he ult...

The hosts share what goes on behind the scene of the podcast, from rebranding to potential future guests and/or topics. Find out the name of the shoe store that Lynn should have opened years ago.