Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode, I interview Marie-Claire Ross, Trust Leadership Speaker, Coach and Facilitator from Marie-Claire Ross based in Melbourne. Maire-Claire has set up her own trust leadership coaching program to help leaders and organizations to build trust with each other and make wise choices for the business and team. With over 21 years of experience in the business industry and corporate contracts, Marie-Claire decided to leave the business and pursue new opportunities. Trustologie was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 years. Became a phenomenal public speaker and coach with over 9 FTEs. Marie-Claire said that growing a business requires trusting yourself first to earn other people's trust at the same time. So she says, "Believe in yourself and in your work and learn to love what you are doing so that people will follow your good example." This Cast Covers: Helping with leadership, teams, SMEs, and leaders to build trust. Offers coaching, keynotes, or workshops with teams. Giving support to leaders to help them make wise choices and do things more effectively. Providing a book to help leaders create a thriving environment for their team. Giving tips on how to make people feel safe and connected. Helping entrepreneurs grow their business by writing a blog. Learn how to cultivate autonomy and flexibility. Helping entrepreneurs value the importance of work-life balance. Showing the advantages of hiring people who are aligned with your values. Helping to build a cohesive team. Additional Resources: Marie-Claire Ross Trusted To Thrive by Marie-Claire Ross The Myth by Michael Gerber Quotes: ___________________ "Work more on yourself as a human being to change things that cause chaos." —Marie-Claire Ross "Doing business is in alignment with your purpose." —Marie-Claire Ross "Stop thinking of work as an obligation, and you'll start to love what you are doing." —Marie-Claire Ross "Be good at positive self-talk." —Marie-Claire Ross "Learn to look after yourself to avoid messing up in your work." —Marie-Claire Ross ____________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Jeremy Miller, Chairman and Founder of Health-E Commerce based in New York, United States. From working as an employee, Jeremy has decided to leave his former job to pursue bigger opportunities. Health-E Commerce was established in 2010 and had been running for over 12 years. Serving 60 million consumers with over 100 FTEs. Jeremy has said that growing a business requires building a good relationship with the people you work with within the industry to gain and maintain a good connection with your consumers. So he says, "Be the person that you need to be, meet people and build relationships." This Cast Covers: 12 years in the industry of helping to grow a business. Allowing consumers to use pre-tax benefits such as FSA and HSA. Helping consumers to purchase 1000s and 1000s of eligible health care products. A core site that helps people by educating them on using tools that will help them spend money on qualified expenses. A growing company with over 100 core team members. Teaching entrepreneurs how to grow a business by building connections with other companies and employees. Helping entrepreneurs on how to bring their people. Teaching entrepreneurs how to use the right tools in growing a business. Additional Resources: Health-E Commerce, The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments by Jeff Cohen ___________________ Quotes: "Success is individual and personal, like an art, an attainment type of thing." —Jeremy Miller "You never know what's coming until it actually comes." —Jeremy Miller"Be the person that you need to be, meet people and build relationships." —Jeremy Miller "Learn to understand what's happening to avoid falling apart." —Jeremy Miller "You need to know the place you want to be so that you can jump in the right direction." —Jeremy Miller ___________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, Troy had a chat with Levent Yildizgoren, Co-Founder and Managing Director of TTC Wetranslate Ltd., based in London, UK. Levent has set up his own translation company to help businesses, manufacturing businesses, and International design and design businesses connect with their international audience. From having a stable job in a company, Levent decided to leave his job to pursue bigger opportunities and control his own life. TTC wetranslate was established in 1992 and has been running for over 30 years. Became a multi-award-winning translation, and localization company with 11 FTEs. Levent has said that growing a business requires having core values to hire the right people and help your business excel. So he says, "matching to those core values has worked really well."This Cast Covers: Enable businesses, manufacturing businesses, International Design, and Design businesses, to connect with their international audience. Manufacturing companies with over 100 languages. Offers agreements contracts to the target audience. Working with professional translators and freelancers. Learning how to grow your business by hiring more people. A company accredited by ISO 9001 started with 7100 translation quality. Working with colleagues who are purely focusing on project management, etc. Teaching how to grow a business properly by implementing core values in hiring people. Provides 300 videos on how to create a statement and project management things for businessmen and entrepreneurs. Learning how databases can become a great marketing tool for business. Additional Resources: TTC Wetranslate Traction by Wickman Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley Good Business in any Language ________________________ Quotes: "Success is about providing good service to customers and supporting the development of our colleagues." —Levent Yildizgoren "When there is a niche, it is so much easier to market." —Levent Yildizgoren "Seeing other people's growth and professionalism can give satisfaction to the business owners." —Levent Yildizgoren "Don't let your people sit down and just do what they need. Make them enjoy themselves on what they are doing." —Levent Yildizgoren "Work is part of our life, and what we do defines who we are." —Levent Yildizgoren ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Franziska Iseli C0-Founder of Basic Bananas based in Sydney, Australia. Franziska has set up her business to help entrepreneurs enhance their marketing knowledge and strategy from different parts of the world through online platforms. From managing a surfing business, Franziska has decided to explore and pursue new opportunities by creating a marketing mentoring organization. Basic Bananas was established in 2009 and has been running for over 13 years. Became the world's largest marketing mentoring organization with over 18 FTEs. Franziska has said that growing a business requires consistency. So she says, "If you're consistent with how you lead, the team will feel safe and the growth of your business will be smooth." This Cast Covers: Offering a flagship program focusing on the entirety of marketing for both online and offline Helping entrepreneurs to upgrade their marketing knowledge and strategy. Learning how to market your business. Provides a marketing education program. Providing the best marketing mentoring to help business owners succeed. Teaching how to use a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). Learn how to do cohesive marketing. Teaching how to cope with adjustments and changes in the situation of the company. Learning how to be consistent with your work to avoid complications. Helping how to make your business become a good impact in the community. Additional Resources: The Basic Bananas BasicBananasTV The Culture Matrix Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson ________________________ Quotes: "When you say no to something, something better comes along, you make room for the good stuff to come in." —Franziska Iseli "As long as you can help business owners succeed, you are successful yourself." —Franziska Iseli "Letting go is the hardest and most rewarding thing you could ever do." —Franziska Iseli "Make sure that you live the life you enjoy." —Franziska Iseli "Take the advice that people give generously with a grain of salt." —Franziska Iseli ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by https://incompetech.com.

In this episode, I interview Mark Ritson, Virtual Marketing Professor and Founder of Mini MBA in Marketing based in Cygnet, near Hobart here in Tasmania. Mark Ritson has set up his own Mini MBA to help entrepreneurs learn more about marketing and brand management conveniently through an online platform. From teaching in Business School and University, Mark decided to apply his knowledge in business and pursue new opportunities through online teaching platforms that are exclusive to marketing. Mini MBA in Marketing was established in 2016 and became a CPD accredited & MBA standard course with over 8 FTEs. Mark has said that growing a business requires a lot of knowledge and consultations from skilled, successful & professional businessmen. So he says, "It's listening to others that balance things out."This Cast Covers: Provide online courses for marketing and brand management. Helping people and entrepreneurs to study business conveniently. Sharing experiences as Professor in a Business School and a worker at a huge International Business Companies. Offering brand consultation for businesses and companies. A company that represents 60 countries in the program. Teaching how to avoid messing up with your work. Providing training with the same kind in school business or MIT. Learning how to apply self-discipline in growing a business. Teaching on how to use and benefit from Net Promoter Score. Giving tools to become the best marketer. Additional Resources: Mini MBA in Marketing The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway ___________________ Quotes: "Maintain discipline and you will stay focused." —Mark Ritson "Seeing your efforts pay off is a great and satisfying pleasure every businessman could have." —Mark Ritson "Having a good relationship with your employees is also an essential way of growing a business." —Mark Ritson "It's listening to others that balance things out."—Mark Ritson "You'll never regret investing in yourself for this will play out the rest of your career." —Mark Ritson ___________________Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Shaahin Cheyene, President at Accelerated Intelligence Inc. & a Leading Amazon Expert based in Venice Beach, USA. Shaahin has set up his own Integrated Media Agency Company to help entrepreneurs create global social media, marketing, and PR strategies. At the tender age of 15, he had already begun to bond and left their home to seek his fame and fortune. Accelerated Intelligence Inc. was established in 2008 and has been running for over 14 years. Became a Leading Brain Supplement Manufacturer in the United States with hundreds of FTEs in 32 offices all over the world. Shaahin said that growing a small business requires determination and smart work. So he says in his book 'Billion: How I became King of the Thrill Pill Cult', "If I had 10 hours to cut down a tree, I'd spend nine and a half sharpening my ax." This Cast Covers: Teaching and empowering people to make money on the Amazon platform. Developing smart pills and brain supplements. Teaching how to sell on Amazon. Using Fulfilled by Amazon exclusively for clients. Sharing ideas on how to become a young millionaire. Teaching people how to start a business from nothing into predictable recurring revenue streams. Offering courses to help entrepreneurs how to grow their businesses. Providing tips on how to handle money properly for business. Teaching how to handle complications in your business. Giving practical advice on how to manage your business despite human imperfection. Additional Sources: Accelerated Intelligence Inc. Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult by Shaahin Cheyene The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler _________________ Quotes: "Success is freedom. It's being able to do what you want." —Shaahin Cheyene "Life is so much easier when you have money." —Shaahin Cheyene "You need to be the first one to determine yourself." —Shaahin Cheyene "There's only one person in your company that's irreplaceable - you." —Shaahin Cheyene "Let people do what they're good at." —Shaahin Cheyene __________________ ​​Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Tyron Giuliani, a seasoned businessman, coach, entrepreneur, and all-around LinkedIn expert from Selling Made Social based in Tokyo, Japan. Tyron has set up his own business and coaching career to help professionals how to transform their LinkedIn from a non-performing resume to a client-facing, lead generation tool. From a young wedding officiator, Tyron decided to pursue new opportunities in a foreign rich country, influencing his own Australian culture. Selling Made Social was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 years. Became the ClickFunnels, Two Comma Club award for revenue over $1,000,000 from a single funnel with over 10 FTEs. Tyron said that growing a business requires continuous learning from the experts and making wise decisions. So he says, "Success comes from making fewer mistakes, so be wise to make it more right."This Cast Covers: Helping entrepreneurs how to start a business in a foreign country with zero experience and connections. Learning how to supply many different stores abroad. Sharing how business coaching could help entrepreneurs deal with sales regardless of the competition in the industry. Teaching on how to be smarter in handling a business. Teaching how to find happiness through coaching and giving helpful opinions for business. Providing profitable strategies for business and efficient workflow. Expert in providing the best quality wedding gowns at a good price. Organizing 40 weddings every month. Creating software and existent services in the business industry. Giving tips on how to manage your people. Additional Resources: Selling Made Social The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Pre Suasion by Robert Cialdini TIG Dress ___________________ Quotes: "Give a lot of responsibility to your staff but don't forget to reward them the way they deserve." —Tyron Giuliani "Success means giving opportunities to your staff to do what they love and making them feel appreciated." —Tyron Giuliani "Getting partners, doing the heavy lifting for you, and leveraging their audience is the best way to start growing your business." —Tyron Giuliani "Sometimes you have to pay attention to your people because some mistakes are a result of your own choice." —Tyron Giuliani "Success comes from making fewer mistakes, so be wise to make it more right." —Tyron Giuliani___________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Gordon Van Wechel, Founder, CEO and President of The Alchemy Consulting Group, based near Virginia Beach in the United States of America. Gordon set up his own digital marketing agency to help businesses and professional practices improve their visibility, find their target audience, and become more profitable and successful. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, Gordon decided to pursue building his own digital marketing company. The Alchemy Consulting Group was established in 2003 and has been running for over 19 years. Received multiple Best of Marketing Services Awards and now, from 2 to 11 FTEs. Gordon said that growing a business is a one-step at time growth, it doesn't need to rush. So he says, "Rapid growth isn't always the answer."This Cast Covers: Helping smaller companies through ad agency style support. Dealing with a lot of local and small regional companies. Expert in digital advertising agencies. Helping entrepreneurs expand their business through digital marketing. Teaching how to grow a business deliberately to achieve real success. Teaching how to leverage the digital marketing space easily. Helping entrepreneurs how to handle a lot of business using a couple of pieces of software. Learning how to handle team members from different parts of the world. Became an International company in 2010. Helping businesses become more profitable and successful. Additional Sources: The Alchemy Consulting Group The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran _________________ Quotes: "Rapid growth isn't always the answer." —Gordon Van Wechel "Success means having a nice book of clients, a strong team, and making sure that you're doing the right thing." —Gordon Van Wechel "Trying to get a work-life balance is the best way to achieve life satisfaction." —Gordon Van Wechel "Stop assuming that if somebody can't help you, immediately, you throw them aside. You never know when someone's going to be of great value in the future." —Gordon Van Wechel "Focus on one specific objective and get it done." —Gordon Van Wechel _________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Rebecca Dixon, Co-founder and CEO of the*gameHERs based in New York, United States of America. Rebecca, who loves sports, has set up her gaming platform together with her co-founders to support women's empowerment and provide a safe and friendly community for female gamers. With more than 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, brand partnerships, event planning, building authentic and engaged communities, Rebecca decided to leave and sold her company in 2016 and discover the better and huge opportunities in the world of gaming. The*gameHERs was founded in 2019 and has been running for 2 years with multiple awards and from 2 to 10 FTEs.Rebecca has said that growing a small business requires teamwork and a good relationship with your co-workers. So she says, "If you create a culture where it's a positive environment, and everybody feels like they're valued, which is something I certainly want to do, then it's going to be better for the humans involved and better for the business." The Cast Covers: Amplifying and centering the voices of women and femme-identifying gamers Women Empowerment A sexist-free space for the casual players, the hardcore gamers, the techies, the streamers, the designers, the cosplayers, the developers, and programmers. Provides a safe, inclusive space for collegiate women and femme Identifying humans who game and/or have a desire to work in the gaming industry. Advance the role, voice, image, and power of all the*gameHERs in the gaming world. Networking, Learning, Video Games, and Conferences. Connecting with female gamers from different parts of the world. Marketing applications for gamers. App Developer Additional Resources: The*gameHERs Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss ___________________ Quotes: "Success is certainly the art from a business perspective." –Rebecca Dixon "If you create a culture where it's a positive environment, and everybody feels like they're valued, then it's going to be better for the humans involved and better for the business." –Rebecca Dixon "We add people to our team, our number one strategy is to look within our own community." –Rebecca Dixon"For professional development, what I do is follow certain people in my industry, and even reach out, reach out to them. I consider that professional development too." –Rebecca Dixon"Make sure that you're also thinking and reading and knowing what's going on in my industry, not just my little business, to make sure that what you're growing is what you should be growing." –Rebecca Dixon___________________Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Adam Stone, an entrepreneurial prodigy, CEO and founder of Speedlancer Inc based in LA, United States. Adam has set up his own speedlancer company at the young age of 20 to help startup founders, digital agencies, SMBs, marketers, and enterprises get tasks done quicker than ever before, with outstanding quality. From a young entrepreneur and intern of a startup accelerator, Adam opened his eyes to the whole startup world and started to build his own business. Speedlancer Inc was established in 2015 and has been running for over 7 years. Became the world's fastest freelance marketplace, delivering design, writing & data-entry work in just 4 hours by curated freelancers. Adam said that growing a business requires the ability to exercise your creativity for as long as you could, in order to grow for an unlimited amount of time with unlimited growth potential. So he says, "For me, my purpose has become how can I create every day at the highest level that I can. For me, that's enjoyable. This Cast Covers: Offering help to the needs of all marketing companies. Using internal tools set, an AI project manager has been accessed by other companies and small businesses. Collaborates tools together and manages team members. Exploring the world of startups. Helping entrepreneurs to have a quicker and outstanding quality workflow. Giving marketing teams or agencies the support they need with a Speedlancer Concierge on Agency Plans. Became the Fastest Freelance Marketplace Serving customers in 209 countries. Additional Resources: Speedlancer Inc Robert Greene Books Venture Deals by Brad Feld ____________________Quotes: "It doesn't matter what you're doing or how you're doing it. I believe that people are happiest when they can create." —Adam Stone "For me, my purpose has become how can I create every day at the highest level that I can." —Adam Stone"If you accept the fact that there's always a lot of failures along the way, you can handle the stressful points in your business." —Adam Stone"Growth requires solving problems, it's not something you can easily get." –Adam Stone"if your business is stagnating, and it's at its peak, and you can't find a way to improve it, you must exit them." —Adam Stone____________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io. "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0