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Grow A Small Business Podcast

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Our weekly 30 minute podcast helps you, a small business owner with 5 to 30 team members, take your company to the next level. The Grow A Small Business community, weekly cast, blog and leadership email supports leaders get through the pain of growth.

With insights, lessons learned, books and tools as well as habits these experienced small business owners suggest you develop, our interviews unearth tremendous value for anyone wanting to grow their business with less stress.

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QFF Specializing in being logical rather than being emotional. Now aiding small-medium business owners with her time-tested Systematic Attitude Development-Technique™, helping them raise the bar to be better at speaking to the public. (Gail Kasper)

January 12, 2023 23:40 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

For this week’s QFF episode, Rob interviews Gail Kasper, a speaker, TV host, and author. She’s based in Los Angeles, California. She has an organization called Gail Kasper Television, a communication-to-training organization. She uses her amalgamation of experiences to assist her listeners in achieving executive-level sales and communication. All of us fear something, fear of success, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, etc. Specializing in being logical rather than emotional; Gail Kas...

Started as a freelance web developer, to founding Trustshoring, a company that finds you the right person for the job. Growing 50-60% every year, earning 6 million USD a year. Helped over 300 startups and businesses. (Victor Purolnik)

January 10, 2023 19:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

In this episode, Troy interviews Victor Purlnik, who’s based in Berlin, Germany. Victor’s the founder of a company named Trustshoring. A company that helps companies without technical leadership launch and scale their business with remote developers from Eastern Europe. Helping over 300 startups and businesses. Realized his passion isn’t in programming but in referring people to people and teams that they can work with despite being a freelance web developer at the ripe old age of 14, he s...

From being a financial advisor to going all in, in the world of real estate. Now involved in multiple real estate entities, transitioning from house flipping to the rental model. Currently having 40 units and 11 FTEs. (Joe Rockey)

January 08, 2023 19:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, Troy interviews Joe Rockey, he’s involved with multiple real estate entities as an owner or equity partner. Joe’s based in Pittsburgh, United States of America. He graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance from Duquesne University, because he believed every business needs to know how to get money, and financing is one of the ways of doing it. In the middle of some form of economic recession. Joe was a financial advisor at AXA Equitable before diving into the world ...

QFF 14+ years of experience in consulting and organizing culture strategies, now leading research & strategy on best practices in workplace culture. Helped smallest to largest client including a Fortune 10 company. (Jessica Kriegel)

January 05, 2023 19:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Jessica Kriegel based in Sacrameto, California, United States. Jessica is a Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners, leading research and strategy on best practices in workplace culture.  Managing a firm without the best participation of your own staff may be challenging; here is where culture can become beneficial and should be addressed. Jessica helps company owners execute their own strategy and purpose for busine...

10+ years of experience in golfing and a keen interest in whisky, now helping people have a comfortable drinking experience with a purpose. Growing 67% a year in sales for the first few years with over 3 FTEs. (Greg Ramsay)

January 03, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

In this episode, I interview Greg Ramsay, the Founder, and CEO of The NZ Whisky Collection based in Hobart, Australia. Greg has set up his own business together with his two business partners to flourish the Whisky industry around the country. With over 10 years of golfing experience and a keen interest in whisky, Greg has decided to build a ready-made whisky business to share its history to people and develop his passion and happiness. The NZ Whisky Collection was established in 2011 and ...

From getting temporarily hindered by COVID-19 at the start of 2020. Now making a comeback in 2022, earning up to $100,000 a month, all done bootstrapped paired with perseverance, and no bank finance or investors. (George Liu)

January 01, 2023 19:30 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews George Liu, founder of Gym Pillars, he’s based in Los Angeles, United States of America, but he was born in Japan and raised in China. Then moving to the U.S. at the age of 10. Growing up George had a hard time looking at himself in the mirror, he had issues with his self-esteem. That’s what led him to design – Health Marketing Entrepreneurship, his college major. The concept of fitness, self-improvement, and disciple was heavily embedded in Ge...

QFF 20+ years of specializing in law firm and worked for an employer rep for the TCCI now providing a real practical edge and legal solutions in industrial relations and safety. Helping people become an effective manager. (David Dilger)

December 29, 2022 19:30 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Dilger. David is a specialized employment and safety lawyer in Edge Legal's newly formed Employment & Safety practice and is based in Hobart, Australia. David's role is to assist managers in becoming effective managers. Growing a business requires knowledge to become accountable, and applying a process approach to something fundamentally a people game is putting the wagon before the horse. David has developed a people-first...

Started doing business at the young age of 10, in their driveway selling pre-loved dry goods, to launching her own company, The Seven Effect. Earning $550,000 this year, with a team of 10 people, 6 of them FTEs. (Jodie Nevid)

December 27, 2022 19:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this GASB episode, Troy interviews Jodie Nevid, the founder of The Seven Effect. She’s based in Adelaide, Australia. Jodie had a humble beginning doing business in their family’s driveway at the age of 10 selling her old toys and show bags. She was in the corporate world for a while, but shortly after she went back to doing business because it’s her passion. In 2014, she launched The Seven Effect, a coaching, and education company. Specializing in helping working women, assisting them i...

From being employed to realizing he can do better running an advertising agency himself. Founded DOUBLESTAR CO, a branding and design agency, equipped with 7 FTEs, and earning $1.2 million just last year. (Jye Smith)

December 25, 2022 19:30 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this episode, Troy interviews Jye Smith, founder of DOUBLE STAR CO. He’s based in Sydney, Australia. Jye has a background in communications and was working as a PwC for less than 18 months, and currently the president of Vibewire, a non-profit org. Acting on his realization to build his own advertising agency thinking he could do it better himself. Jye Smith founded DOUBLE STAR CO, a unique brand and design agency, that gives brands a voice, a style, and an identity. Earning over $1.2 m...

QFF Travelled the globe specializing as a consultant. Hamish McKenzie: co-founder of Mckenzie Pitch Partners, a sought-after consultant now helping small-medium business owners develop winning pitches. (Hamish McKenzie)

December 22, 2022 19:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this week’s QFF episode, Michael interviews Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of McKenzie Pitch Partners. He’s based in Toronto, Canada, however, Hamish’s a proud Aussie from Tasmania. He studied accounting at a university, then went into corporate banking. Gathering experience and wisdom, paving the way to what he is now, a sought-after pitch consultant. As Hamish defines it, pitching is the effort to win a piece of business. It is the final nail in the coffin to entice investors. This is wh...

15+ years in finance roles in large media and technology businesses, now helping founders and CEOs of startups by providing commercial and strategic financial advice. Growing 50% in revenue from the previous year with over 5 FTEs. (Michelle Kvello)

December 20, 2022 19:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, I interview Michelle Kvello, Managing Director and CFO of Lantern Partners based in Sydney, Australia. Michelle has set up her own CFO advisory business, working with founders and CEOs of startups and scale-ups by providing commercial and strategic financial advice to help them grow. From working on the corporate side of commercial finance for years, Michelle decided to leave the corporate world to pursue more exciting opportunities. She established Lantern Partners in 201...

2+ years of experience working in a corporate job, now providing an exceptional full-service babysitting and nannying experience, growing with over a quarter million dollars in the first two years with over 200 FTEs. (Jen Potter)

December 18, 2022 19:30 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode, I interview Jen Potter the Founder, and CEO of Mamas & Babysitters, based in New Bedford, United States. Jen has set up her own business to provide an exceptional full-service babysitting and nannying experience. From working full-time at a corporate job as an analyst, Jen has decided to run her own business for her to get additional needed services for her other business during her pregnancy. Mamas & Babysitters was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 year...

QFF 30+ years of experience in the field of business & accounting, specializing in sales & sales management. Now helping entrepreneurs scale in a profitable way; focusing on designing the best life, systems & processes. (Jack Daly)

December 15, 2022 19:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this week’s QFF episode, Michael interviews Jack Daly. Jack and Michael knew each other ten years ago at a workshop. Jack is based in San Claremont, California, USA. He was an accountant and a CPA with Arthur Andersen. Now, he is at the CEO level of several national companies, is an expert in sales and sales management, and is an author by design that has already published 10 books. Jack’s newest book Jack Daly’s Life By Design provides a behind-the-scenes look at how business owners can ...

After 16 years in the photo industry, pivoted to digital education; founding Profitable Courses, earning around a total of $870,000 with 4 FTEs. Whilst helping small-medium business owners and content creators generate passive income. (Molly Keyser)

December 13, 2022 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Molly Keyser, a photographer for 16 years, now the Founder of Profitable Courses. Molly’s based in New Mexico, United States. Before Profitable Courses she also founded Boudie Shorts, an educational resource for Boudoir Photographers to get more clients. After working in the photo industry as a photographer for 16 years. Molly decided to pivot into the world of digital education. Started Profitable Courses in 2021; helping small-medium business...

35+ years of experience in managing various businesses, now helping people learn how to become capable leaders & third-party sellers on Amazon. Helped thousands of people build a massive successful business on Amazon with only 25 FTEs. (Ann Sieg)

December 11, 2022 19:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode, I interview Ann Sieg, the Founder, and CEO of E-commerce Business School based in Bentonville, Arkansas in the United States of America. Ann has set up her own business to help entrepreneurs learn how to become third-party sellers on Amazon and become capable leaders.  With over 35 years of experience in managing various businesses, Ann has decided to focus on the E-commerce space for Amazon to pursue her passion for coaching and empowering people. E-commerce Business Scho...

QFF 6+ years as a business success mentor, specializing in shifting mindsets. Now helping small-medium business owners bridge the Knowing-Doing gap; focusing on habits, efficiency, and mindsets. (Rachael Downie)

December 08, 2022 19:30 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this week’s QFF episode, Michael interviews Rachael Downie. Rachael and Michael met each other four years ago at a National Australia Bank presentation where Rachael was the guest speaker. Rachael is based in Hobart, Australia. She was a teacher for fifteen years and her husband has run a family dairy farm for the past 20 years and has 4 children.  Now she is a business success mentor who is truly converting small business owners’ thinking into results.  The knowing-doing gap is the dis...

20+ years of working in corporate job, now helping entrepreneurs to have a quick and efficient accounting services. Has helped over 4,000 businesses around New Zealand with the growth between 35-40% revenue and 48 FTEs. (Sue de Bievre)

December 06, 2022 19:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode, I interview Sue de Bievre, the founder, and CEO of Beany based in Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Sue has set up her own business to help entrepreneurs have quick and efficient accounting services. From working at a corporate chartered accounting job and serving other people, Sue has decided to build her own business to revolutionize her preferred industry completely. Beany was established in 2013 and had been running for over 9 years. Has helped over 4,000 busines...

20+ years of experience working in Corporate America as a commission sales guy, now running a whole new networking company, growing from $67k to $800k in revenue with over 20 FTEs. (Donnie Boivin)

December 04, 2022 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I interview Donnie Boivin, the Founder, and CEO of Success Champions based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. Donnie has set up a company to provide training and education in building the business toward success.  From working as a straight-commission sales guy, Donnie has decided to run his own networking business to improve his expertise in the field of sales. Success Champions was established in 2017 and has been running for over 5 years. Growing from $67,0...

QFF Starting out as a journalist covering politics, then moving to public relations 20 years ago, specializing in media, brand, and strategic communications advice to small-medium business owners. (Keryn Nylander)

December 01, 2022 19:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Keryn Nylander, a Strategic Communications, Media, Brand, and Public Relations Specialist, and Principal of Nylander Consulting. She’s based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Keryn is a former journalist that covered print and electronic media until she decided to transfer to the field of public relations. Now she has a consultancy firm that aids her clients’ public relations. A business has three vital parts: advertising, marketin...

An internationally acclaimed thought leader with 50+ years of entrepreneurship, from playing in a rock band to starting 10 different companies. Now generating $30 million in revenue, with over 50 FTEs. (Fred Cary)

November 29, 2022 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this week’s GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Fred Cary, based in San Diego, California, United States. Fred’s the CEO of a company called IdeaPros. He has also been involved with a ton of businesses; he was also in a rock band once. Fred started several companies before founding IdeaPros.  Fred was always destined to be an entrepreneur; he started at the age of 17 by offering services 24/7 to now, 50 years later, with no plan of retiring. Some of the companies Fred started were Box...

21+ years experience of working as a business consultant, now assisting small business owners in handling the increase of their sales. Growing with over 4 consultants throughout the years. (Rene Zamora)

November 27, 2022 19:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, I interview Rene Zamora, the Founder of Sales Manager Now based in Auburn, California, United States. Rene, a sales manager expert, has been assisting small business owners in managing their sales for almost two decades.  From working in a corporate job as a consultant, Rene has decided to establish his own company to offer sales management consulting services. Sales Manager Now was founded in 2006 and has been running for over 16 years. Growing with over 4 consultants and...

QFF 8+ years of specializing in E-commerce Email & SMS marketing, and recognized as a leading E-commerce Email Marketing Expert. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to market their products and services online. (Jason K Williamson)

November 24, 2022 19:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Jason K Williamson. Jason’s an e-commerce expert, he has generated north of 130 million USD for brands all over the world. He’s based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia. Jason believes that his job is to help collect more interested people. Marketing will be collecting the leads, sales will be selling to them. It’s the yin and yang in e-commerce. Jason has developed principles and concepts that helped him to be the expert he is now....

12+ years working experience in the Food and Beverages Industry, now established his own restaurant that provides good food and booze. Growing with over $2.3 million mark in revenue and 11 FTEs. (Dan Lancaster)

November 22, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Dan Lancaster, owner of Dana Eating House based in Hobart, Australia. Dan together with his brother as co-owner has set up their own business to offer good food, booze and company. With over 12 years of experience working in different job positions in the same business industry, Dan decided to establish his own restaurant which he’s been manifesting for a long time ago. Dana Eating House was established in 2020 and has been running for 2 years and counting. Gro...

After 12 years as an ESL teacher, went to film school and pursued a career in entrepreneurship. Co-Founded 2 companies, one hitting 1 million ARR in USD and giving notes to small-medium business owners with their startups. (Nicole Baldinu)

November 20, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, I interview Nicole Baldinu, an entrepreneur and Co-Founder of WebinarNinja & The $100 MBA. She’s based in Sydney, Australia. Nicole was an ESL teacher for 12 years, went to film school, and then pursued a career in entrepreneurship. After working as an ESL teacher, Nicole decided to co-develop an idea, which is The $100 MBA that was launched in 2013; later on, WebinarNinja, which was established in 2014, earned 1 million ARR in USD in 2021.  According to Nicole, the appr...

QFF 25+ years of keynote speaking and communication coaching. Now assisting small to medium business owners in improving their communication, confidence to speak up, and negotiations making win-win situations. (Karen Laos)

November 17, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

For this week’s Quick-Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Karen Laos, who’s based in San Francisco, California, United States. Karen’s a Communication Expert, for almost three decades she’s been coaching women in communication and she’s also an International Best-Selling Author of Trust Your Own Voice. In the corporate world: communication, confidence, and negotiation are keys for a small-medium business owner to succeed; whether closing a sale with a customer or negotiating with an invest...

12+ years of experience in different fields of business, now running a whole new company that sells a hang-over preventative drink, growing his business with over 5 FTEs. (Alec Balcombe)

November 15, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, I interview Alec Balcombe, the Co-Chief of Dodge based in Hobart, Australia. Alec together with his business partner, set up their business to provide Dodge, an all-natural, non-alcoholic, hangover preventative drink to the Australian and global market.  From working as a furniture designer, Alec decided to enter various business industries until he found his current company in the industry of Food and Beverage Services. Dodge was established in 2021 and has been running f...

20+ years working in different industries, now helping entrepreneurs by providing assistance and consultations with contractors in their similar journey. Growing with over 10 million mark in revenue and 60 FTEs. (Ian McCarthy)

November 13, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Ian McCarthy the Founder, and CEO of Blue Claw Group based in Cape Cod, United States. Ian has set up his own business to provide landscape construction and maintenance services and assist contractors in their similar journeys. With over 20 years of experience working in different industries, Ian has decided to build his own contracting and consulting firm through his experience and the encouragement of his former and loyal employees. Blue Claw Associates was e...

QFF From qualifying for a job in sales to salesperson of the year. Now sharing with small and medium-sized business owners the essentials in marketing, the goal that business owners should aspire to. To improve their sales performance. (Kay Miller)

November 10, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

For this week’s episode, Rob interviews Kay Miller, based in Greater Seattle Area. Kay has a book called “Uncopyable Sales Secret” and was named salesperson of the year in the automotive muffler industry. A truly well-accomplished woman. Sales are more of an investigative journey, understanding the customer, and finding out what’s important to them. From her years in the sales industry, Kay helps small-medium business owners by sharing her experience, lessons, and her book that the ideal s...

6+ years of working in small agencies, now helping clients find solutions that builds longer-term connections with customers. Growing to 800% larger with over 31 FTEs. (Cairo Marsh)

November 08, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Cairo Marsh the Founder, and CEO of Relativ* based in Tokyo, Japan. Cairo has set up his own business to help clients find solutions that build a profitable and sustainable connection with their customers. With over 6 years of working in agencies, Cairo has decided to leave his former job to build something new and try to put into effect his philosophy. Relativ* was established in 2018 and has been running for 4 years growing to 800% larger with over 31 FTEs. ...

10+ years experience as a sports physio, now supporting people to improve health, safety, and well-being. From tracking down during the pandemic, now back into a growth phase for about 65% top-line highs with over 30 FTEs. (Steve McCullagh)

November 06, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this episode, I interview Steve McCullagh, the CEO of Healthy Business based in Hobart, Australia. Steve has set up his own business to support workplaces and people to improve health, safety, and well-being. With over 10 years of experience working as a sports physio, Steve has decided to change his career and pursue new opportunities related to health. Healthy Business was established in 2002 and has been running for over 20 years. From tracking down during the pandemic, now back into...

QFF 3+ years of high-level construction cost management. Now assisting small and medium-sized business owners in making and selling their idea with no high risk and in the most efficient way possible using various different strategies. (James Baker)

November 03, 2022 20:37 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

In this week’s episode, Michael interviews James Baker, the Co-Founder of Varicon, a construction cost management software, based in Hobart, Tasmania. James is all about efficiency in business, it’s what drove him to co-create Varicon.    James helps small to medium business owners, especially startups by convincing them to be as efficient as possible and recommending them to use the BMC (Business Model Canvas), which he states is a powerful tool for business owners. It shows all of the ke...

10+ years of corporate experience working, now helping entrepreneurs improve leadership and generate revenue extraordinarily. Became a seven-figure consultant and grew sales to 270% with over 9 FTEs. (Olivia Jenkins)

November 01, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Olivia Jenkins the Founder, and CEO of Olivia Jenkins Consultancy based in Adelaide, Australia. Olivia has set up her own business to provide advice and expertise required to help entrepreneurs improve leadership and generate revenue. From working as a general manager in a global beauty brand, Olivia has decided to leave her former job to open a new door of opportunities by growing her own business. Olivia Jenkins Consulting was established in 2019 and has been...

27+ years of experience in successfully managing businesses, now helping entrepreneurs get successful results through business coaching with estimated $2 million annual revenue and 6 FTEs. (Blaine Oelkers)

October 30, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In this episode, I interview Blaine Oelkers the President, and CRO of Selfluence based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Blaine has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs cultivate habits that bring success and good results to their businesses. With over 27 years of experience in growing different businesses, Blaine has decided to enter coaching to pursue new opportunities and help people improve their businesses. Selfluence was established in 2008 and had been running for over 14...

QFF 25+ years of giving financial advice. Now helping small-medium business owners raise capital by taking advantage of debt; leveraging it and generating a return for businesses to grow. (Tom McMeekin)

October 27, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

For this week’s episode, Michael interviews Tom McMeekin. He’s a financier, debt adviser, coach & strategist, and Tom is based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Tom gets what it takes to be a banker, his experience and certifications will vouch for his reputation. In the past 25 years, Tom specialized in assisting small-medium business owners, specifically in working capital and debt funding. Tom focuses on the mastery of cash flow, that before business owners will embark on a change, they h...

From importing different products, now became one of Australia’s most awarded & recommended artisan producers in distillery. Growing 35% annually with over 17 FTEs. (David Riddern)

October 25, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

In this episode, Troy had a chat with David Ridden the Founder, and CEO of Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery based in Gold Coast, Australia. David has set up his family business to operate a distillery creating craft spirits & liqueurs for the world to enjoy. From owning an outdoor events business, David has decided to transfer to a different industry to pay homage to the legend that was Granddad Jack. Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery was established in 2017 and has been running for just ov...

270: From importing different products, now became one of Australia’s most awarded & recommended artisan producers in distillery. Growing 35% annually with over 17 FTEs. (David Riddern)

October 25, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

In this episode, Troy had a chat with David Ridden the Founder, and CEO of Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery based in Gold Coast, Australia. David has set up his family business to operate a distillery creating craft spirits & liqueurs for the world to enjoy. From owning an outdoor events business, David has decided to transfer to a different industry to pay homage to the legend that was Granddad Jack. Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery was established in 2017 and has been running for just ov...

23+ years of experience in running a business, now providing predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth, with over $2.5 million in revenue and 5 FTEs. (Per Sjofors)

October 23, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, I interview Per Sjofors the Founder, and CEO of Sjofors & Partners, Inc. based in Los Angeles, United States. Per has set up his business to provide predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth. With over 23 years of experience in running a business, Per has decided to change his career and apply his knowledge in pricing by creating his own pricing consultant firm. Sjöfors & Partners, Inc. was established in 2007 and has been running for over 15 years wit...

269: 23+ years of experience in running a business, now providing predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth, with over $2.5 million in revenue and 5 FTEs. (Per Sjofors)

October 23, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this episode, I interview Per Sjofors the Founder, and CEO of Sjofors & Partners, Inc. based in Los Angeles, United States. Per has set up his business to provide predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth. With over 23 years of experience in running a business, Per has decided to change his career and apply his knowledge in pricing by creating his own pricing consultant firm. Sjöfors & Partners, Inc. was established in 2007 and has been running for over 15 years wit...

QFF Believes that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to be unique from others to overcome the Brown Box Syndrome. (Steve Brossman)

October 20, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

For this week’s episode, Michael interviews Steve Brossman, based in Sydney, Australia. He’s a Multi Best Selling Author, International Speaker, and an Innovative Sales Enablement Strategist. He is a firm believer in the notion that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Steve assists small-medium business owners through his coaching, books, and talks. He is providing strategies for business owners to get picked from the metaphorical shelf, putting a different spin o...

268: QFF Believes that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to be unique from others to overcome the Brown Box Syndrome. (Steve Brossman)

October 20, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

For this week’s episode, Michael interviews Steve Brossman, based in Sydney, Australia. He’s a Multi Best Selling Author, International Speaker, and an Innovative Sales Enablement Strategist. He is a firm believer in the notion that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Steve assists small-medium business owners through his coaching, books, and talks. He is providing strategies for business owners to get picked from the metaphorical shelf, putting a different spin o...

13+ years of experience in different business industries, now running a whole new purchasing company, growing from $80k to multi-million in revenue with over 42 FTEs. (Gil Bar-Lev)

October 18, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Gil Bar-Lev the Founder and CEO of HomeRoots, based in New Jersey, United States. Gil has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs make sure to sell their products to the consumer.  From working as a software engineer, Gil has decided to run a whole new business to open a new window for improvements and a new door of opportunities in a different industry. HomeRoots was established in 2018 and has been running for over 4 years. Growing from $80,000 in 2018 ...

267: 13+ years of experience in different business industries, now running a whole new purchasing company, growing from $80k to multi-million in revenue with over 42 FTEs. (Gil Bar-Lev)

October 18, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this episode, I interview Gil Bar-Lev the Founder and CEO of HomeRoots, based in New Jersey, United States. Gil has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs make sure to sell their products to the consumer.  From working as a software engineer, Gil has decided to run a whole new business to open a new window for improvements and a new door of opportunities in a different industry. HomeRoots was established in 2018 and has been running for over 4 years. Growing from $80,000 in 2018 ...

20+ years in corporate life, now became one of the fastest growing hospitality networks across Austrailia and New Zealand with over 65 FTEs. (Jeff Williams)

October 16, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, I interview Jeff Williams the Founder and CEO of Barcats based in Sydney, Australia. Jeff has set up his own business to help staff and venues connect with new opportunities.  With over 20 years of experience in corporate life, Jeff has decided to sat down and came up with different ideas to build his own business. Barcats was established in 2017 and has been running for over 5 years. Became one of the fastest growing hospitality networks across Australia and New Zealand w...

266: 20+ years in corporate life, now became one of the fastest growing hospitality networks across Austrailia and New Zealand with over 65 FTEs. (Jeff Williams)

October 16, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, I interview Jeff Williams the Founder and CEO of Barcats based in Sydney, Australia. Jeff has set up his own business to help staff and venues connect with new opportunities.  With over 20 years of experience in corporate life, Jeff has decided to sat down and came up with different ideas to build his own business. Barcats was established in 2017 and has been running for over 5 years. Became one of the fastest growing hospitality networks across Australia and New Zealand w...

265: QFF Believing that the value of any business lies in its staff. Now aiding small-medium business owners in the world of industrial relations. Discussing the importance of conversations in retaining good team members. (Eve Nelson)

October 13, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this week’s episode of QFF, Rob Cameron interviews Eve Nelson, based in Tasmania, Australia. Eve Nelson is an HR specialist, an Industrial Relations Consultant, and a Managing Director at HRTAS. Surely a veteran in navigating the complex world of employee and industrial relations, and Fair Work legislation. Eve aids small-medium business owners by teaching them ways how to maintain a solid consistent staff. Deliberating the importance of retaining good team members, and understanding wh...

QFF Believing that the value of any business lies in its staff. Now aiding small-medium business owners in the world of industrial relations. Discussing the importance of conversations in retaining good team members. (Eve Nelson)

October 13, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this week’s episode of QFF, Rob Cameron interviews Eve Nelson, based in Tasmania, Australia. Eve Nelson is an HR specialist, an Industrial Relations Consultant, and a Managing Director at HRTAS. Surely a veteran in navigating the complex world of employee and industrial relations, and Fair Work legislation. Eve aids small-medium business owners by teaching them ways how to maintain a solid consistent staff. Deliberating the importance of retaining good team members, and understanding wh...

264: 30+ years of experience in payrolling, became the first payroll company to offer crypto payroll with over a million dollars in annual revenue, 1000 clients, and 12 FTEs. (Charles Read)

October 11, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, I interview Charles Read the President, and CEO of Get Payroll based in Dallas Texas, United States. Charles has set up his own business to provide easy-to-use professional payroll services at competitive prices to businesses nationwide. With over 30 years of experience in payroll services, Charles has decided to build his own business to pursue bigger opportunities. Get Payroll was established in 2014 and has been running for over 8 years. Became the first payroll company...

30+ years of experience in payrolling, became the first payroll company to offer crypto payroll with over a million dollars in annual revenue, 1000 clients, and 12 FTEs. (Charles Read)

October 11, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, I interview Charles Read the President, and CEO of Get Payroll based in Dallas Texas, United States. Charles has set up his own business to provide easy-to-use professional payroll services at competitive prices to businesses nationwide. With over 30 years of experience in payroll services, Charles has decided to build his own business to pursue bigger opportunities. Get Payroll was established in 2014 and has been running for over 8 years. Became the first payroll company...

263: 12+ years experience in sales and finance jobs, now growing with over 92% revenue for over six months back in 2019 with 7 FTEs. (Shane Mahoney)

October 09, 2022 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

In this episode, Troy had a chat with Shane Mahoney the Founder, and CEO of Lugos Travel based in Florida, United States. Shane has set up his own business to help people and entrepreneurs have amazing, great vacations with zero-stress planning. From spending 12 years in sales and finance jobs, Shane has decided to discover and build a business with his own interest to grow a marketable business. Lugos Travel was established in 2011 and has been running for over 11 years. Growing with over...

12+ years experience in sales and finance jobs, now growing with over 92% revenue for over six months back in 2019 with 7 FTEs. (Shane Mahoney)

October 09, 2022 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

In this episode, Troy had a chat with Shane Mahoney the Founder, and CEO of Lugos Travel based in Florida, United States. Shane has set up his own business to help people and entrepreneurs have amazing, great vacations with zero-stress planning. From spending 12 years in sales and finance jobs, Shane has decided to discover and build a business with his own interest to grow a marketable business. Lugos Travel was established in 2011 and has been running for over 11 years. Growing with over...

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