The Business Ownership Podcast

Are you treating workplace safety as a checklist—or a growth strategy? What would happen if your business had to prove its safety program tomorrow?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Elizabeth Lecerf. Elizabeth, the founder of SafetyComply. With a background in working for large single trade companies and years of experience at a general contractor overseeing in-house health and safety and multiple subcontractors, Elizabeth developed a unique perspective. Building strong relationships with colleagues and partners, she witnessed firsthand the stress and resistance often associated with health and safety management. Driven by her ge...

Are you building tech that looks good—or tech that actually solves problems? The front end is more than design — it’s business strategy.
What if your next innovation didn’t cost more… it saved more?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Matt Strippelhoff. Matt is a seasoned expert in traditional and interactive media, has significantly shaped Red Hawk's technological landscape. Leading the development of web and mobile applications, e-commerce sites, and interactive marketing programs, he has driven innovative growth, secured multi-year recurring revenue contracts, and achieved over 95% customer retention.

From r...

What’s the real difference between SaaS growth and SaaS chaos? Could smarter CFO strategies be the secret to your next growth leap?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Anthony Nitsos. Anthony is a seasoned financial strategist with a background in human medicine and finance. He is dedicated to providing tailored fractional CFO services for SaaS startups. With a proven track record in finance, sales, HR, and as CEO of SaaS Gurus, he addresses root financial challenges, elevates strategy, and empowers CEOs with holistic business insights, redefining the CFO role in SaaS finance.

Ever wonder how design can transform the value and feel of a home? Can thoughtful design really make your investment more profitable?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Alex Young Palin & Eric Palin. Tano Studio is a dynamic interior design duo in Calgary, specializing in creating thoughtfully curated spaces that blend aesthetics with functionality. As a innovative interior design and real estate team, they bring intentional solutions to transform homes and commercial properties with enduring value. Their expertise lies at the intersection of interior design and real estate, allowing them to c...

What’s the future of sugar reduction—and how will it change what we eat? Can sugar reduction actually boost business growth? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast  I interviewed Kash Rocheleau. Kash Rocheleau is the co-owner of The Reset Button, a one-stop shop for ADAS calibration services, where she oversees financial operations including budgeting, cash flow, investments, and tax planning. She collaborates with her partner and team on business strategy, marketing, and customer relations, combining her expertise in accounting and finance with an entrepreneurial mindset to help businesses achieve their goals.

In additi...

Do you really know what makes your business valuable to buyers? Would your company attract the right buyer if you tried to sell today?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Tristan Tahmaseb. Tristan Tahmaseb is a Director at ButcherJoseph & Co.
 

He helps founder- and family-owned businesses navigate complex ownership transitions, from M&A to ESOPs and recapitalizations. With over $2 billion in advised transaction value, he’s known for pairing technical expertise with a passion for legacy-driven succession planning. Tristan is an advocate for broad-based employee ownership and serves on the Fin...

What if video marketing wasn’t about going viral, but about getting results? Want to know the secret to video content that converts?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Atiba de Souza. Atiba de Souza, renowned as a "Super Connector" and the "Video Content Superman," is a celebrated marketer and business owner whose career is rooted in the profound belief that the true power in business lies in building relationships grounded in pure intentions to connect, share, and serve. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Atiba has been instrumental in co...

Are you undervaluing your products and leaving money on the table? How much growth are you missing because you don’t fully understand your metrics?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Pablo Paul Lemberg.
 

Paul has advised entrepreneurs and worked with thousands of business owners to grow revenues, profits and valuation — since 1996. He’s started and sold two software companies, the first before he turned 30 and published three books — one a best seller. He holds the unusual combination of an art degree and an MBA and is a member of...

Not all ads are created equal — are you running the wrong ones? Could your marketing funnel be killing your ad results?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jennifer Tamborski. Jennifer Tamborski, a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist, specializes in empowering business owners with innovative marketing and tailored digital strategies.
With over a decade of agency experience, she understands the challenges entrepreneurs face, particularly those striving to reach the 250K mark and beyond. Jennifer focuses on providing actionable insights and guidance to help businesses surpass their goals and scale their business without ove...

Relocating abroad isn’t just logistics—it’s identity, mindset, and clarity. Before you move abroad, ask yourself: “How do I want to live?”

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Deborah Dahab. Deborah is an expat coach and intercultural psychologist with extensive experience living in six countries across three continents. This journey has given her a deep understanding of the challenges involved in moving abroad. Her experiences inspired her to explore why some transitions fail and how to increase the chances of success.
She holds a Master’s degree in Intercultural Psychology and she is a...

🎨 Feeling stuck in your creative career?

Your creativity is your power—learn how to sell it confidently.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jamie Roberts. Jamie the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, courses, and her Rock That Creative Job podcast (now in Season 2!). 

She delivered multiple event keynotes, workshops, and virtual talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative-focused organizations, and there is nothing she loves more than supporting, connecting and inspirin...

Got ideas? Here’s how to turn them into income—again and again.

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Jeremy Lessaris. Jeremy is an experienced global marketing and communications
executive and entrepreneurial leader, with over two decades of experience in the industrial, energy, transportation, and technology sectors, establishing and investing in numerous ventures across several different industries.

He previously served as Global Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Power Solutions International, owned by Weichai, a $28 billion Chinese industrial and marine conglomerate. Jeremy successfully managed global marketing efforts and secured over $30 mill...

Want a smarter way to hire and train new staff? Are you missing out on free hiring funds?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Mike Mammel. Mike is a workforce development expert at Lifemark, specializing in helping Alberta businesses access wage subsidies and streamline their hiring processes. With a deep understanding of both employer needs and job seeker challenges, Mike works to bridge the gap between opportunity and talent. He’s also passionate about youth entrepreneurship and runs camps that teach kids real-world business skills.

Coming out of Covid, the...

If you can’t take a vacation without chaos… your business needs this episode.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Alyson Caffrey. Alyson is the  Founder of Master Maternity Leave and a small business operations strategist and the founder of Operations Agency. With over seven years of experience helping service-based businesses streamline their systems, she is known for her ability to simplify chaos into clear, repeatable processes. She specializes in project management, documentation, and operational efficiency—empowering entrepreneurs to scale sustainably and reclaim their time.

Her work has helped countless businesses improve...

What if business could be easier—and more enjoyable?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Emily Bissen. Emily is a Business Opportunity Strategist who works with entrepreneurial parents to help them own their voice, do the work they love, simplify their business, get paid well, and become magnetic to their ideal clients.

Emily shares how entrepreneurs often follow the wrong advice—and end up stuck in businesses that don’t match their strengths. Learn how to simplify, realign, and find hidden opportunities that make business feel fun (and profitable) again.

Chec...

What’s the real value of guest experience? Think restrooms can't be premium? Think again.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed David Sauers. David is the co-founder of Royal Restrooms Nationwide and Director of Nationwide Franchise Sales. Always drawing in a little black notebook, he was constantly trying to come up with his next great idea before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Royal Restrooms in 2004. David also is proud to put his extensive knowledge of restroom design and function into ensuring Royal Restrooms continues to be innovative for its guests and cu...

What if your next business came with a blueprint for success? Franchise success is closer than you think.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Adam Goldman.

Adam’s varied experience in business, startups and franchising has given him the expertise to help entrepreneurs to find the best franchise for them. Over his 20 year career, Adam has founded three successful companies on two continents. These include an IT company in Poland and a real estate investment company in Texas. Most recently, Adam grew the Vanguard Cleaning Area Developer concept in Houston into a...

Ready to go global but not sure how to get there?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Dr. Brigitte Bojkowszky. Dr. Brigitte Bojkowszky, founder of BridgetBrands, is a seasoned company and personal brand identity strategist with over 23 years of experience in teaching global marketing management and branding at universities worldwide, coupled with a rich background in the corporate realm.
With a passion for brand excellence, Brigitte empowers corporations and entrepreneurs to craft distinctive brand identities, cultivate cultures rooted in shared values, and deliver exceptional client experiences, guiding them toward their brand's radiant...

Are your subconscious beliefs sabotaging your success? Feel stuck no matter how hard you work?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Judy Kane. 

Judy Kane, author of "Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life," is a transformative coach dedicated to helping individuals get past barriers that are keeping them stuck or causing them discomfort. She helps people change the limiting, subconscious beliefs that are holding them back. Through speaking engagements, workshops, and individual client work, Judy empowers others to achieve their goals.

Are you unknowingly working against yourself?
 Fi...

Marketing feels hard? Business feels messy?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Erin Marcus. 

Erin is the Founder & CEO of Conquer Your Business. She is a business consultant, speaker & podcast host helping service professionals go from Business Operators to Business Owners. She has been helping and advising throughout her 25 year career. Having made the successful leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur and small business owner, Erin uses that experience, along with her MBA education, to help her clients reach heights they never dreamed possible. And have fun doing it! He...

Hiring, onboarding, training, sales—it all gets easier with one thing: a documented process. 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Adi Klevit. Adi is the leader and visionary of Business Success Consulting Group. Her twenty-five years of knowledge and experience as a trained Industrial Engineer, management consultant, and business executive give her a unique understanding of the challenges businesses face. Adi utilizes her practical know-how and wisdom to successfully help organizations and companies of any size dramatically improve their efficiency and performance.

By leveraging her ability to understand business processes as wel...

Conflict isn’t the enemy—it’s the doorway to transformation.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Jumana Adler. Jumana empowers corporate and entrepreneurial business leaders to feel fulfilled, knowing their life's work creates a meaningful impact while ensuring they remain relevant. She specializes in identifying and addressing business misalignments and igniting the magic within. Through her journey, Jumana has discovered that feelings of being stuck or struggling often signal a deeper misalignment. Addressing this misalignment and igniting your inner spark is central to her work. She views mediocrity as a clear indicator of mis...

Ready to turn your knowledge into revenue? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Kim Thompson-Pinder. The Extraordinary Word Ninja, Chief Visionary Officer of RTI Publishing and Host of the Author To Authority Podcast and Author of the book by the same name.
Kim did not write for 30 years after a teacher told her at seven years old that, “She was no good at writing and should stop.” Then, she came to a crossroads and let those painful words go. Since she set her words free, she has gone on to author several books...

Think PR is just for big brands? Think again! Sneha reveals how startups can win media attention.

In this episode of Tbhe Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Sneha Saigal. Sneha is the co-founder and CEO of Geeks and Experts, a platform for startups and scaleups to hire fractional PR talent on a contract basis. Sneha has over a decade of experience working in early-stage and VC-backed companies across industries, from food tech to social impact, and obtained her MBA from IESE Business School in Spain. Apart from being a wine sommelier, Sneha is also a top writer...

Why do some brands blow up while others flop? The secret is in the community.

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Jon Davids. Jon is the author of Marketing Superpowers: Build a brand so good that getting customers feels like magic. Coming out June 4.
As found of Influicity, Jon's worked with 20,000 influencers and studied exactly how they build their brands. And then used those brands to launch cash-gushing businesses. Then he did it all for himself. It worked. And it can work for you too.
In Marketing Superpowers, you’ll learn:

Are you stuck in a cycle of overworking and just feeling… “fine”?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Lauren Lefkowitz. Lauren is an Executive Coach, partnering with executives and emerging leaders who have gotten to the middle of their careers and think, this is IT? It’s fine…I guess.

She works with humans who are ready to find joy, excitement, challenge, and balance in their careers...and have a personal life to love.

Lauren was an 80-hour-a-week executive, is a recovering people pleaser, and has lived with chronic illness fo...

Are you managing or truly leading your team? What can military leadership teach us about running a successful business?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Dr. Anthony Simmons.  He is the founder and owner of Sixth Gear Consulting, LLC, which is a leadership performance consulting practice that instructs leaders on how to lead through bridging People and Technology. 

Dr. Anthony L. Simmons is a retired Navy Captain who served 28 years as a Surface Warfare Officer. His Navy experience includes four at-sea commands: a Patrol Coastal, two AEGIS Destroyers and a Destroyer Sq...

Struggling to fundraise for your nonprofit? Want to attract more donors and make a bigger impact?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Dan Johnson. Few people know how new nonprofits work. Dan does. Specializing in helping new nonprofit leaders create nonprofits that last, Dan has raised over $3 million for new nonprofits, turned around several struggling organizations, and helped over 30 nonprofit leaders create sustainable nonprofits. Dan Johnson is a 4x nonprofit founder, former impact evaluator, and nonprofit coach. He grew his first nonprofit to 10,000 volunteers nationwide in 3 years, and has created federal and state...

What if the missing piece in your business isn’t strategy - but belief?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Pablo Paul Lemberg. Paul has advised entrepreneurs and worked with thousands of business owners to grow revenues, profits and valuation — since 1996. He’s started and sold two software companies, the first before he turned 30 and published three books — one a best seller. He holds the unusual combination of an art degree and an MBA and is a member of Mensa. Paul practices his own brand of chaos magic and combines business coaching with practica...

Struggling to keep up with marketing while running your business?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Alicia Branham. Alicia, the marketing powerhouse with a story beyond business savvy. Her journey reflects adaptability and determination, traits cultivated during her formative years when her parents uprooted her to Uruguay.

Navigating the challenges of a new language and culture, Alicia not only embraced the unfamiliar but thrived in it. This early experience laid the foundation for her ability to connect with diverse audiences and approach marketing from a truly global perspective. Alicia's journey from...

Are you leaving money on the table? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Angela Duncan. 

From Section 8 housing and welfare to Serial Entrepreneur, Angela Duncan is a woman who has defied the odds and conquered a
childhood of abuse and poverty. Angela is a force in personal finance with 25+ years of experience and a heart for empowering women
who want to take their lives to the next level. Angela has a diverse career in banking, financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office
for 5 straight years with over $2 Bi...

Struggling with self-doubt as an entrepreneur?  Can a messy personal life impact your business success?

In this episode of The Business Ownershp Podcast I interviewed Victoria Lynne Hannu. Victoria is a speaker, business coach & consultant and the founder of Heart & Soul CEO with a passion for fashion. With a holistic approach to business, her super power is to help her clients get beyond chaos, overwhelm and challenging team/relationship dynamics to stay on track with increased productivity and profitability.

She is a natural facilitator, mediator, and systematic, relational thinker who brings a human centered approach t...

Are your customers leaving without buying? Learn how to make purchasing easy!

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Heather Udo. Heather is the Founder and CEO of Shoppable. (Shoppable is e-commerce infrastructure that helps brands, retailers, creators, and publishers power innovative commerce experiences - anywhere. )
While with Shoppable®, she won the 2013 Women in Digital Award from L’Oreal and was named one of the ten “Most Powerful Millennials in Manhattan” by Gotham Magazine, and one of the eleven “Tech Gurus Changing the Luxury Game” by Refinery29. Shoppable® was a 2014 Webby Award Honoree for “Online...

Want to build a marketing engine that drives long-term success?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Pete Steege.  Pete Steege is the founder of B2B Clarity and the author of the book "On Purpose: The CEO's Guide to Marketing with Meaning".  Pete has worked with dozens of technology businesses on three continents, from Fortune 100 enterprises to Silicon Valley startups. He has been quoted and featured in USA Today, Fortune, CIO, Computerworld, and TechCrunch. Pete helps B2B business owners build customer-funded growth engines that generate new revenue and more profitable customers.

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Ever wonder why some personal brands thrive while others fade? Does your personal brand reflect your unique story? 

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Nathaniel Berman. He is the CEO of Uncoached Corp and Co-founder of Brand Built. He helps people leverage their personal brand to grow their business, attract clients, and grow their networks. 
Ths is done through a 3-step framework I call I.S.E. or "Ice" . I.S.E. stands for: Identify, Strategize, Execute.

Discover the psychology behind client attraction, the role of authenticity, and Nat’s prov...

Ever wondered how custom software could revolutionize your operations?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Ben Johnson. Benjamin  is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. He has a wide range of being both a board-level advisor and founder but also an in-depth understanding of how things work. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business hacks.
Benjamin is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a dev firm founded by industry veterans t...

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Could a revolutionary idea transform the way you do business?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series I interviewed Rich Moyer. Rich, a dynamic serial entrepreneur, investor, and franchisor who is revolutionizing the business world with his flagship Franchise, Hoppin'. From his early days as a Professional PGA Golfer to founding his first company at age 26, to earning $11.9 Million in just 3 years, Rich's journey embodies resilience and triumph.

As the driving force behind Hoppin', he's not just a business visionary but a mentor wh...

How do you turn one-time buyers into loyal customers?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Josh Tay. Josh is an expert in e-commerce retention strategies. With years of experience helping businesses turn data into action, Josh has built a reputation for transforming one-time buyers into loyal customers through personalized email marketing and innovative retention techniques.

He shares his journey into the e-commerce space, where he discovered the power of zero-party data-information customers willingly share with businesses. By collecting this data and asking the right questions, Josh helps brands craft tailored marketing...

Does your brand rely on price cuts instead of building lasting loyalty? Are your ads speaking the language of your audience?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Roy Pari. Roy is a bilingual, bicultural advertising creative with twenty years of experience working in both the General and U.S. Hispanic markets. While his background is in art direction and design, Roy’s also a copywriter, whose written adverts in English and Spanish for tv, radio, print, digital and social media campaigns. 
Having lived in the U.S. and Latin America, Roy grew up...

Wondering how to create a referral program that actually works? How much revenue are you leaving on the table without a referral strategy?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Gaetano Caruana.  Gaetano is the founder of EarlyParrot, a referral marketing platform that has helped countless coaches, course creators, and event hosts achieve significant growth through referrals. EarlyParrot has generated hundreds of thousands of referrals, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue.

Gaetano's mission is to help entrepreneurs and marketers leverage word of mouth to acquire leads for their businesses. Through his i...