Business Stories for Small Business

Cody Pepper, CEO of Bee Healthy Café is on a mission to build a healthier Country. With his roots in Oklahoma City, OK he is breaking the common myths that healthy eating is too expensive. Bee Healthy Café doesn't want to just serve their customers they want to connect with them, answer questions, and help them learn about the benefits of healthy eating.  Cody is also a Father and avid runner. He enjoys running alongside his Son and supporting his local community.  Cody believes everyone can get on the right path to healthy eating, and Bee Healthy Café is behind that mission.  https://beehealthycafe.com/

Back when I was a kid my Dad could be found sewing in the basement or working hard on projects in the garage. He found his true passion in upholstery and eventually used his skills to teach inmates at a New York State Correctional Facility in the late 1990s. He was helping turn around people's lives for the better, by teaching a trade.  Here's a true story of inspiration.  Here's the story of Mr. John Arcoraci, my Father. 

Las Vegas, NV is more than just a tourist destination. It is also a technology and business hub. Joe Green with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce talks about how the City has evolved since the housing slump of 2007, and elevating to new heights economically following the Covid shutdown of 2020.  He also talks about how the Chamber welcomes new businesses and helps them with resources for hiring, marketing, and so much more.    Learn more at: vegaschamber.com

Selling franchises is can be rewarding, but not without challenges. My guest Aubree Coderre with C Squared Social discusses her marketing approach to help franchisors find their next franchise owner.    If you're a franchise consultant looking for some new tactics to generate business, or a franchisor looking to understand better ways to sell your brand....this episode is for you.  Learn more at: csquaredsocial.com

Coach Joe Tetro talks about how sales has evolved and how he helps his clientele generate more sales with a more refined approach.  How the old ways of selling are no longer effective.  How buyers are more savvy than ever and have different expectations.  Get ready to redefine your sales plan with the help of this episode! Reach Joe at southpawselling.com

Chris Knecht has a "totally rad" café in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada not too far from the Las Vegas Strip. "Back To The 80s Cafe" has food, live performances, and memorabilia from the 1980s. No matter the age, guests can immerse themselves in the nostalgia from the time and (if they're old enough) revisit some childhood memories.  You can also take a photo with a demo "Ecto-1" car from the famous hit 80s movie, "Ghostbusters."  Take a trip back in time with this episode and check out Chris's café in Las Vegas, NV! For more info: backtothe80scafe.com Website created by the team at ewebjelly.com 

Author, entrepreneur, coder, and technologist Scott Turman is a busy man. Not only has he written his own books (one of them being featured on Amazon's Top 10), he wants to publish yours too.  Pick up: "How To Build Your Brand With A Book"                "Stop Getting Fu*ked By Technical Recruiters A Nerd's Guide To Negotiating Salary And Benefits" scottturman.com Brightray Publishing  

As a young girl starting out selling golf balls to local golfers, Ms. Kizzy Parks has had quite the entrepreneurial journey. On this episode Ms. Parks talks about how businesses work with her to find and "open doors" with Government contracts and how it's not as elusive as one may think.  A Government opportunity could be right under your nose, if you just know where to look.  Connect with Kizzy on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kizzy

On this episode I speak to the President and Founder of 7DCEO Janine Brisebois, about how past trauma can effect your life, business, and career progress. In this eye opening discussion we discuss how self- awareness is key and how just one minute of laughter can greatly improve your life and help you find more success.  So start listening and start laughing!  Reach Janine by visiting:  https://www.7dceo.com

CEO Debbie Bernacki Founder of "Happier At Home" senior care franchise talks about the challenges she faced starting and building her brand. She also discusses the value her brand brings and the many benefits they provide to franchise owners.  Debbie is a true inspiration to all entrepreneurs out there facing challenges and breaking through them to achieve success.  Way to go Debbie!  happierathome.com

Andrew Erskine has been a long term colleague of mine for many years. He's an expert in helping business people buy and sell their businesses as a broker. On this episode he talks about how he helped a client sell her business, achieve financial success, and continue to pursue her dream work.  He also talks about how Clienttether enables his continued success as a franchise owner. Not only that, he's a great guy! Visit: houstontxbusinessesforsale.com to learn more about how Andy can help you or anyone you know.  clienttether.com

On this episode I speak to Mr. Andrew Sternburg who is the Chief Development Officer for Gong Cha Bubble Tea. He talks about why the brand is finding success and how they continue to thrive even during the pandemic (2020 - 2021).  He also provides some insight on ideas and strategies to grow a successful brand.  The popularity of Bubble Tea is greatly expanding, especially with a younger demographic.  Now could be the best time to invest in a Gong Cha location! 

Aziz Badra is revolutionizing the employment industry by reducing costs and providing more dedicated employees for small businesses and franchises. If you're stressing over the post pandemic employment crisis, this is a good episode for you.  Get help from Aziz and his team at bandofhands.com Based in San Diego, CA.  

Arvee Robinson is known as "The Master Speaker." She has helped business owners from a variety of industries conquer their fear of speaking to generate thousands of dollars in revenue and a continued flow of quality business prospects.  In this episode, Arvee gives us some tips and strategies to use public speaking to help your business grow.  arveerobinson.com

If your basic understanding of SEO is that it is "three letters from the alphabet" and that's about it...you may want to listen to this episode.  Greg Digneo Founder of ContentGuppy.com discusses his five step process for a good SEO strategy. He'll help you learn how to get your business found, ranking, and tips on what sort of content you should put out there to drive real customer interest.  If you want help with your SEO plan, Greg is your man!