The Small Business Edge Podcast with Brian Moran

In This Episode: Ron Benegbi, founder and CEO of Uplinq, and Derek Ellington, a banking executive and strategic advisor to Uplinq, discuss how Uplinq is leveraging technology and alternative data points to greatly improve the lending process to small and mid-sized companies.

In This Episode: Eileen Wixted gives listeners a master class in building a strong strategic communications strategy while successfully navigating the mine fields of crisis management. Her advice and lessons are required listening for all captains of industry!

In This Episode: Rod Kurtz, entrepreneur and storyteller, shares his journey from corporate media to entrepreneurship and emphasizes the power of authentic storytelling in building a compelling brand narrative. He discusses the importance of flexibility, customer feedback, and the innovative "bar pitch" technique, offering valuable lessons for business owners on connecting with their audience and navigating the challenges of today’s dynamic market.

In This Episode: John Wolpert, entrepreneur and innovator, discusses his recently released book: “The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions," a transformative approach that turns obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation. Through compelling examples from the Apollo 13 mission to the inception of Calendly, Wolpert demonstrates how this mindset encourages continuous problem-solving and fosters a culture of momentum thinking in business and beyond.

In This Episode: Sean Hynes shares his views on persistence in business, informal one-on-one meetings, and dealing with personal issues in professional settings. He also discusses the importance of resilience and diversity in building effective teams.

In this Episode: Jalen Hurts and Jason Kelce aren’t the only MVPs on one of the best teams in the NFL. Jen Kavanagh leads a 50-person team that oversees the intricacies of player engagement, creative branding, and community involvement. She masterfully balances individual creativity with team identity and executes on Game Day like a 10-time Pro Bowler!

In This Episode: Ashley Hubka, SVP/GM at Walmart Business, talks about what she learned in 2023 from business owners and the communities they serve. She also tells Brian about new features Walmart Business is introducing in 2024 based on in-depth feedback from customers.

In this Episode, If you have an idea for a successful product or service and you go to Marquette University…Patrick Monahan is the guy you want to see! He runs the 707 Hub where student ideas become reality.

In this Episode: Brian speaks with Paula Chizek, CMO, Benefits and Protection, at Principal Financial about their innovative approach to employee benefits. Paula provides deep insights on balancing cost and value, engaging employees through gamification, and preparing for future trends like succession planning in workplace benefits.

In this Episode, Gregg Reid, Creative Director at 100 Studio, shares insights into the challenges and rewards of maintaining a strong, creative, and value-driven approach in branding.