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Are you looking to double your profit? Wondering how to kickstart your business growth? Have you ever heard of the 7-levers of business? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Pete Williams, entrepreneur, advisor, and marketer. Pete shares how you can take massive action for your small business using his 7-levers of business growth. He is the co-founder of many businesses across varying industries from telecommunications services to e-commerce. He also runs Preneur Group, an advisory-consulting firm that guides business owners through the process of increasing profits, margins and other key indicators. Pete is often called “Australia’s Richard Branson” in media publications. Forbes recently wrote that he is, “one entrepreneur today that every marketer should be modelling”. Inc. describes him as, “a savvy marketing strategist.” Pete has won many accolades in the business arena. He was a Southern Region Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program, a Small Business ICON (Best-in-Class) Rec

Do you have employees? Do you really care for them? Do you have people-centric programmes in place for well-being? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Mari Ryan, CEO, and founder of Advancing Wellness. Mari talks about creating people-centric workplaces to ensure your employees stay with your small business. Mari Ryan is a workplace well-being strategist guiding organizations to create people-centric workplaces. She has worked with businesses of all sizes from start-ups to global powerhouses such as Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and Northrup Grumman. Mari holds an MBA from Boston University, and a Masters in Health Promotion from Nebraska Methodist College. She is a certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant. Mari is a member of the Board of Directors of Health Promotion Advocates, a group of health professionals who are working to integrate health promotion concepts into national health policy. Mari is the co-founder and former chair of the Board of Directors of the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachus

  Are you ready for tax season? Have you planned and prepared your taxes well in advance? Do you have enough cash to pay for your taxes?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Matt Rzepka, a Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner, who founded Valley Oak, a specialized financial services firm. Matt shares how planning is key to winning the tax game for your small business.   Matt established Valley Oak in 2006. Under his leadership and entrepreneurial direction, Valley Oak has experienced exceptional growth by helping entrepreneurs across America find and save tax dollars they never even knew they were losing. Matt and his team analyze, and build custom tax plans to save businesses thousands of dollars, and put those dollars to work for their future . You can connect with Matt & Valley Oak by calling or visiting their website:   ● Website: http://www.vofcpa.com   ● Phone number: 001 (269) 492-7220   ---   Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTun

Is your business stuck in its ways? Do you feel like you need to change things up? Are you ready to break the rules? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Sam Conniff Allende, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. Sam shares how his brand of “professional rule breaking” is causing businesses to see and do things differently to remain relevant in today’s chaotic world. Sam has 10 successful start-ups to his name, including the Bafta Winning content agency; Don’t Panic, the genre defining interactive TV Series Dubplate Drama; and the industry leading Creative Youth Network; Livity. Sam has been a mentor to thousands of young entrepreneurs and is now a sought after public speaker on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Youth. Sam is also a consultant to brands like Red Bull and Roald Dahl as well as Governments, think tanks and policy makers. You can connect with Sam through the following website and social media accounts: Website: https://www.sa

Are you struggling to grow your business? Wondering how to add more value to your customers? Do you have a goal and are struggling to make it happen? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Jason Linett, a speaker, author, and hypnotic success coach. Jason talks about how to work smart in your small business. Jason has put in more than fifteen years of professional study and on-the-job experience tracking how top performers in many industries achieve astounding results. His experience building several six-figure businesses in a unique market helps inspire people to think bigger about their success. He is an expert at helping organizations and the people within them create powerful change and sharpen their strategies. Jason has served thousands of private clients, and he was recently awarded the title of "Hypnotist of the Year." You can connect with Jason through the following website and social media accounts:● Website: https://jasonlinett.com/ Facebook: @jasonlinett Twitter: @JasonLinett Instagram: @JasonLin

  Do you ever feel foggy when trying to get your work done? Do you have so much to do you have no time to go to the toilet? Are you in the best shape you could be for your small business?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Jeanette Bronée, a performance strategist and executive coach. Jeanette focuses on how to fuel performance, leadership and culture from the inside out.   After both her parents died of cancer just one year apart and a doctor told her it was only a matter of when she would get cancer, too, Jeanette quit her high stress job in the fashion industry to found Path for Life®. Her goal is to forge a better way to integrate life with work. For the past 15 years, she has coached leaders to take better care of themselves, so they can be both healthy and busy without stress, disease and burn-out.   Jeanette has a master's degree in business development and marketing from Niels Brock Business Academy. She is a certified Integrative Nutrition and Meta-Medicine health coach, a felt sen

  Have you ever been in touch financial times? How would you respond? What does it take to start from scratch and build again?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Chris D. Bentley, an up and coming real estate agent who rebuild his business after it collapsed during the 2008 recession.   Chris has been through, not one, but three bankruptcies, so he knows what it’s like to bounce back! Currently, one of Dallas' most aggressive real estate magnates in the making, Chris is also quickly growing into one of the most popular realtors on social media. His social media posts and videos allow his customers and prospects to experience what it's like to be a Realtor®. His achievements to date include being voted 2017 and 2018 D Magazine's Best Realtor®, being a 4x Multi-Million Dollar Producer and 2x Published Author with over 80 videos on YouTube.   You can connect with Chris through the following website and social media accounts:   ● Website: https://chrisdbentley.com/   ● Facebook: @Chris.D.B

Have you heard of Google My Business? Do you use it to grow your small business? Wondering how to make the most of it?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Bryan Caplan, national speaker for Google's Get Your Business Online program.   Bryan is the and award-winning CEO of Bryan Caplan Marketing and he travels the country, presenting on a wide range of digital marketing topics to help small businesses grow and succeed. Bryan has provided digital marketing strategy to well over 1,000 businesses since 2010 and is a guest lecturer at Suffolk University School of Business. He is also a contributing columnist to several publications including GoDaddy, WorldPay, BlueHost, Constant Contact, BusinessTown, and the Boston Business Journal.   You can connect with Bryan through the following website and social media accounts:   ● Website: https://grow.bryancaplan.com/ ● Facebook: @thebryancaplan ● Twitter: @thebryancaplan ● Instagram: @thebryancaplan   Have more questions about digital marketing a

  Do you feel like you have insurmountable goals in your small business? Do you feel a little scatter-brained sometimes? Does this affect your marketing?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Michael Roach, a Professional Certified Marketer. Michael shares how writing things down can get you through most issues in your business.   Michael Roach is an American Marketing Association (AMA) member and runs his own creative/marketing firm, Michael Roach Creative. He is also the President of the American Marketing Association New York chapter. Michael thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and enjoys speaking with audiences about marketing, career development, design, business, and technology.   You can connect with Michael through the following website and social media accounts:   ● Website: http://michaelroachcreative.com/   ● Facebook: @michaelroachcreative   ● Twitter: @mr0ach   ● Instagram: @michaelroachcreative   ● LinkedIn: Michael Roach Creative   ---   Remember

  Are you a creative entrepreneur? Are you trying to build your business around your passion? Are you trying to crack the code of how to increase your income and influence online?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Orna Ross, award-winning and bestselling novelist and poet. Orna shares how she built up her income and influence online and how you can do it too!   Aside from pursuing her passion for writing historical fiction, Orna Ross also writes non-fiction guides for other authors and creative entrepreneurs. She is the founder and Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional non-profit association for self-publishing writers and has been named “one of the 100 most influential people in publishing” by UK publishing trade magazine, The Bookseller.   You can get a copy of Orna’s Go Creative! Starter Pack here or the full Go Creative! series of books from Orna’s website, here.   You can connect with Orna through the following website and social media accounts:   ● We

  Does your mindset get in the way of your business growth? Are you struggling to take the action you need to? Do you embrace challenges or shy away from them?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Michael McDonnell, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and former personal trainer. Mike shares how to overcome personal challenges to make way for your small business to grow.   Mike has cystic fibrosis and diabetes, but he refuses to let that get in his way. During his journey going from being a tennis coach to a personal trainer, he realized that his mindset was what got him to where he was. Now, he helps entrepreneurs get in their best mental state to succeed so they can become powerful at selling their products and services.   Mike has his own business podcast called the ROAR show and also co-owns an entrepreneurial magazine and has meetups worldwide.   You can connect with Mike through the following website and social media accounts:   ● Website: http://michaelmcdonnellmastery.com ● Facebook Group: Entrepr

  Are you hoping Google and SEO will bring you business? Are you relying only on your online marketing to make connections and community? Are you afraid to share your knowledge and expertise?   In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Richard Nongard, a business coach, speaker, and trainer. Richard shares how to build culture, community, and identity for your small business.   Richard is an expert in business who started his career in 1983 as a cold-calling salesperson in the auto industry. With stints at both Nissan and Honda dealerships in the mid-1980s, he learned sales Zig-Ziglar style. He has experience in medical and educational sales, administration, and product development. He is a serial entrepreneur and has owned several restaurants as well as various other business ventures over the years. Richard is also a psychotherapist by training. You can get Richard’s latest book, Viral Leadership, here.   You can connect with Richard through the following website and social media accounts:   ● Web

Are you a solopreneur or an entrepreneur with a small team? Do you frequently miss calls from potential clients? Are you sometimes delayed in getting back to customers? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Moises Hasbun, shares how to overcome these issues with an answering service. Moises Hasbun is the Customer Service and Sales Director of Easybee Answering Services. His experience in the outsourcing/offshoring industry led him to build up his answering service particularly to meet the needs of small businesses. On a personal level, Moises is motivated by efficiency and transparency. Team player and genuine, always looking to give back to society and be an outstanding citizen. You can connect with Moises through the following website and social media accounts:●     Website: easybeereceptionist.com●     LinkedIn: Moises Hasbun---Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android. Rate the podcast, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! If you want t

Are you an authority in your business sector? Do you have trust triggers in your business and your personal profile? Do you want to improve your small business growth? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Neil Howe, the authority on transforming yourself into an authority in your business area. Neil Howe is a 3-time Best Selling Author and business radio host of the popular Trust Factor Radio show on the Business Innovators Radio Network. In his book, Foundation: A Blueprint for Business Success, Neil focuses on building a solid platform of authority to increase your personal brand and business profile. Howe also writes for Small Business Trendsetters and speaks at business events all around the country.You can find Neil’s latest book here: The Trust Factor: Unlocking the Power of the Subconscious Mind to Create Authority, Credibility & Trust.You can connect with Neil through the following website and social media accounts:●     Website: http://theauthorityarchitect.com/●     LinkedIn: Neil Howe●     

Are you the leader in your small business? Do you have followers? Do you treat yourself to VIP treatment? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Lisa Marie Platske, a former Federal law enforcement officer turned small business owner. Lisa Marie talks about how good leadership can help your small business stand out. Lisa Marie is the CEO is of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. She is an award-winning leadership expert, author of 6 books, certified master coach, and founder of Design Your Destiny LIVE™. In this programme, Lisa Marie delivers high-energy presentations using her 7-step leadership process focusing on connection, positioning and executive presence. Lisa Marie serves on the board of several philanthropic organizations and was recognized by The International Alliance of Women as one of the top 100 Women Making a Difference in the World. You can find some Lisa Marie's books here: Turn Possibilities into Realities, Designing Your Destiny Achieving Professional, and

Have you been trying to pitch your small business to media? Are you struggling to get the coverage you are looking for? Do you have the right strategy? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Alex Lyman, a journalist and business consultant. Alex's niche is supporting college start-up companies with their media relations. Alex shares tips from how to create effective press releases to how to form relationships with journalists. Alex teaches small business owners how to leverage on media to benefit the business in the long term. She has worked with a variety of companies including start-ups like AnyCafé, ZIRUI, and Lumme. Alex began her media career at local news station ABC40/FOX6 as the weekend assignment editor. She was quickly promoted to 5:00 p.m. newscast and weekend producer. Before this, she was a freelance reporter for The Republican newspaper and Masslive.com. She has also been a blogger for the Huffington Post and has contributed guest blogs for other companies including BRIGADE, Casting Hope, TreatN

What does your business do? Why is this important to you? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Tony Mayo, Executive Business Coach. Tony uses his extensive experience as a business owner and as a coach to business owners to help you answer those questions. Tony is an experienced executive coach to business owners and their teams. Tony's focus is on his goal of helping people realize their dreams. In his coaching, Tony draws from his unique blend of experiences in the areas of brain science, high energy physics, or eastern philosophy, as well as from his years of management and sales in high-technology. Tony has worked with Arthur Andersen & General Electric, founded boot-strap and venture-backed start-ups, and taught at the college, graduate, and executive levels. He is the author of #1 bestsellers, The Courage to Be in Community and Crimes of Cunning. You can connect with Tony through the following website and social media accounts: Website: tonymayo.com Twitter: @tonymayo Facebook: @Tony4CEOs LinkedI

What is your company's story? Do your employees know it? Does it resonate with your prospective clients and customers? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Mike Ganino, a company culture and engagement expert. Mike uses his 20 years of experience in various industries including hospitality, travel, and tech, to help answer questions. Mike has helped to grow iconic brands like ChowNow, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Lettuce Entertain You, Yum Brands, Pressed Juicery and Protein Bar. He enjoys creating employee experiences that drive bottom-line results, improve customer service, and attract top talent. Mike also delivers keynote speeches and leads workshops on all the things that drive radical cultures: collaboration, leadership, vision and values creation, human resources, and customer service. Mike has also contributed to the “For Dummies” series with his book, Company Culture for Dummies. You can connect with Mike through the following website and social media accounts: Website: http://www.mikeganino.com/ Insta

Do you practice out loud before big presentations or meetings? Do you memorise what you are going to say or know what you are going to talk about? Why is it important for small business owners to practice before facing any audience? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Chloe DiVita, an experienced performer and business owner, about why it is so important to practice out loud before any meeting. Chloe, owns and runs PerceptivePresence, a company which believes that communication is key in everything that business owners do. Chloe is a digital media strategist who crunches the numbers, sells the product, connects with the community, and creates the marketing campaign, all at the same time. She helps leaders choreograph their message into a performance that everyone remembers, through practice. Chloe is an experienced performance artist and has spoken on many stages via keynotes, breakouts, live streams, webinars and masterminds. She is an alumnus of Heroic Public Speaking (HPS) alumnus. You can connect with

Are you looking to connect better with your customers and prospects? Have you tried using short videos for your small business? How do you create short videos for your business? In this episode, Matt and Dan speak to Javed Khan, founder of EMpression: A Marketing Services Company, to answer all those questions. Javed’s company, EMpression, works with motivated entrepreneurs and organizations. He helps them to develop and manage purposeful marketing programs that catch people’s attention. Over the long-term, EMpression helps to generate results through awareness and support of sales. Javed is also an international speaker and has been featured at hundreds of conferences and seminars. He has spoken to more than 8,000 individuals representing hundreds of organizations. He uses his wealth of knowledge and experience in building relationships, marketing, brand development, and communications to empower the audience with critical strategies guaranteed to transform the way they market their business. You can connect