Best Equilibria, Inc Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 36: How Archana Shetty’s Smart Scaling Framework Helps Companies Scale Smart, Not Just Fast 38:31

14d ago38:31

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In today’s fast-moving business world, scaling isn’t just about growing bigger it’s about growing better. For Archana Shetty, a certified PMP, digital transformation strategist, and VP at one of the largest banks in the EMEA region, the journey to impactful leadership was anything but linear. Her path weaves through personal upheaval, cultural adap…

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Ep. 35: How Charles Read Scaled His Payroll Company to Seven Figures by Balancing Marketing and Operations. 36:03

28d ago36:03

36:03

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, scaling a business isn’t just about expanding; it’s about creating the right blend of expertise, systems, and strategy that can evolve as the company grows. Charles Read, the president and founder of GetPayroll, has cracked the code on how to scale a payroll company to seven figures by aligning smart market…

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Ep. 34: How Tracy Hazzard Leveraged AI and ClickUp Automations to Produce Over 50,000 Podcast Episodes. 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

In the ever-shifting world of entrepreneurship, scaling isn’t just about growth it’s about building systems that can evolve with you. Tracy Hazzard, a trailblazing CEO and co-founder of Podetize, has mastered the art of combining human creativity with AI-powered efficiency to transform the podcasting industry from the inside out. In this scale tale…

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Ep. 33: Dilip Dubey Shares How He Scaled an AI Company Back in 2012 to Over $100 Million. 34:10

1M ago34:10

34:10

In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, success isn't just about having a great idea, it's about embracing challenges and evolving with the times. Dilip Dubey, an accomplished AI entrepreneur and investor, shares his journey of creating two groundbreaking ventures, navigating the complexities of the AI world, and how his innovative mind…

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Ep. 32: How Jake Smolarek Scaled a Multi-Million Pound Construction Business with Zero Experience 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

In the world of entrepreneurship, resilience and adaptability are key to building and scaling a successful business. Jake Smolarek, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for marketing and coaching, shares his journey from humble beginnings to running four thriving businesses simultaneously. In this scale tale, Jake opens up about his transition from…

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Ep.31: How Tim O’Hearn Made Millions Automating Over 1.5 Billion Instagram Engagements and Why He Regrets It 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

In the fast-paced world of social media, the quest for digital popularity has become a defining pursuit for many. Tim O'Hearn, a software developer and author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media, shares his unique experience in navigating the rise of Instagram growth services and the use of bots to automate engagement. In this scale …

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Ep. 30: How César Suárez Uribe Helped Over 12,000 Professionals Solve Problems Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® 41:56

2M ago41:56

41:56

César Suárez Uribe is on a mission to empower and impact over a million people. An executive-turned-transformational speaker and facilitator, his career journey took an unexpected turn when a health scare forced him to reconsider his high-stress corporate career. Determined to find a path that aligned with his passion for inspiring people, he trans…

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Ep. 29: How to Earn PDUs for Your PMI Re-Certification with the Scale Tales Podcast 6:15

2M ago6:15

6:15

Big News for PMPs – Earn PDUs with Scale Tales! In the last episode, Alicia Butler Pierre, creator of Scale Tales and CEO of Equilibria, Inc., made a big announcement. Scale Tales is now available for PDUs! This makes it easier than ever for Project Management Professionals (PMPs) to stay certified! If you are a PMP, you can earn Professional Devel…

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Ep. 28: Important Announcement - Scale Tales Podcast: Where Listening Pays Off 2:17

3M ago2:17

2:17

***Exciting News for Project Management Professionals!*** Are you a certified Project Management Professional looking for new sources to earn your Professional Development Units (PDUs)? If so, then you’re in luck! We're thrilled to announce that listening to Scale Tales episodes just got even more rewarding! As part of our ongoing commitment to sup…

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Ep. 27: How Laurent Notin Helped a Cambodian Company Become Debt Free and Scale Revenue to $1.3 Million 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Laurent Notin never set out to become "The Bottleneck Coach," but his journey had other plans. What started as an adventure in 1999, leaving France for Laos, turned into two decades of business leadership across Southeast Asia. Along the way, he discovered a talent for transforming struggling companies into thriving organizations. The turning point…

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Ep. 26: How Alicia Butler Pierre Built Business Infrastructure that Enabled a Company to Achieve $3 Billion in Transactions 33:05

3M ago33:05

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This podcast is the brainchild of Alicia Butler Pierre, the producer of Scale Tales and the Founder & CEO of Equilibria, Inc. We’re turning the microphone toward her - she’s this episode’s guest. After leading a business for 20 years, she has many of her own success stories to share. And you’re about to hear one of them. In this scale tale, Alicia …

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Ep. 25: How Jesse Torres Leveraged His Network to Help Over 50,000 Small Businesses During a Crisis 27:01

4M ago27:01

27:01

Some people have a knack for meeting people and connecting them to broker partnerships and alliances. Jesse Torres is one of those people. He’s the owner of ArroyoWest, a California-based economic and workforce development agency, and Small Business Front, a consultancy targeted at providing small businesses with resources to start, grow, and scale…

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Ep. 24: How David Smith Built, Grew, and Scaled a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company with Over 7,000 Customers 33:11

4M ago33:11

33:11

Life is full of surprises, and you never know when or how opportunity will show up. David Smith had a successful 20-year career in the high-end car business. During a chance conversation with one of his co-workers one day he learned about the universal necessity of roofing businesses. He scheduled an interview with a roofing company, was hired imme…

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Ep. 23: How Jet van Wijk Scaled an Agency to Multi-Seven Figures Despite a Wrongful Instagram Account Deactivation 37:38

4M ago37:38

37:38

“You owe it to yourself to give it your all, to chase those dreams, and to never give up.” This quote comes from our next guest, Jet van Wijk. She’s the founder and CEO of the Laptop Lifestyle Master program. Jet began her hospitality management career, working her way up in the corporate world at Hilton Hotels before taking a major leap of faith a…

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EP. 22: How Tali Goldman Impacted 3,000 People in One Year through a Sustainable Marketplace 33:50

4M ago33:50

33:50

What started as a vision to empower mothers to work from home while also taking care of their children grew into a marketplace that provides a platform where 50,000 beneficiaries can showcase their environmentally and socially conscious products and services. The name of that marketplace is Market for Good and Tali Goldman is its founder and managi…

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Ep. 21: How Eric Anderson Used Magic to Make a $3 Billion Sale 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

“Change your business model, you could change your life.” Eric Anderson, our next guest, said this and after listening to his story you’ll understand why. Eric is a direct marketing and sales expert known for his captivating live presentations that drive rapid business growth and scale. His secret? Magic! Yes, you read that correctly. Eric is also …

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Ep. 20: How Laquisha Milner Led the Scale Up and Scale Down of a FinTech Company Servicing 300,000 Customers 40:37

5M ago40:37

40:37

During the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs and executives alike found themselves faced with challenges involving business continuity, operational integrity, and remote or hybrid workforce management. But imagine having to start up a business during the pandemic with the full knowledge that the exit plan involves shutting down completely in five ye…

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Ep. 19: How Alex Knight Paved the Way for STEM Education Through 150,000 Engagements in Four Years 39:57

5M ago39:57

39:57

There’s nothing like an idea whose time has come. If you're feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and hesitation, constantly putting off your dream business because of fear or uncertainty, then you are not alone! Our next guest is Alex Knight, a female mechanical engineer who made a bold move to leave behind a life of comfort and familiarity to an…

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Ep. 18: How Dr. Pauldy Otermans Grew Teddy AI to 2,000 Users in Less Than One Year 31:35

5M ago31:35

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Keeping attention spans is challenging for adults and children alike. The digital age introduces all sorts of devices for delivering and consuming information. When Dr. Pauldy Otermans, a neuroscientist, observed that the children of many of her friends appeared tethered to either digital tablets or mobile phones, she was inspired to create Teddy A…

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Ep. 17: How Osita Ifezue Increased a Non-Profit’s Reach by 300% Using LinkedIn 33:54

6M ago33:54

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Never in his wildest dreams did Osita Ifezue think he would one day be known as a serial entrepreneur. But that’s exactly what happened. The seeds of his entrepreneurial journey sprouted in Lagos, Nigeria in 1999. 25 years later, he founded several businesses, some of which that took root and thrived and others that failed. A common thread Osita no…

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Ep. 16: How Jahnavi Gurjer Built a Top 10 Change Management Company and Scaled Impact to Over 100,000 People 27:52

6M ago27:52

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India is only one of two countries in the world with over a billion people in population. Competition in this environment can be fast-paced, cutthroat, and toxic. But, as Jahnavi Gurjer proved, it’s possible to rise to the top of your field without engaging in negative behavior. Jahnavi is the co-founder of Vital Science Consults, a company that is…

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Ep. 15: How Nile Frater Scales Web Traffic for Customers with a $10k SEO Service 29:59

6M ago29:59

29:59

Are you familiar with value-based pricing? It could very well be the key to unlocking revenue in your company. Nile Frater discovered this when he made a bold move to charge $10,000 USD upfront for his startup SEO agency. In this scale tale, Nile describes the scary beginnings of Masse SEO – a digital marketing agency he founded after successfully …

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Ep. 14: How Michele DeFilippo Helped 4,000 Clients Self-Publish Their Books 25:35

6M ago25:35

25:35

In the world of AI, the art of human book-writing seems to be dying. However there is still tremendous value in books, especially business books. Not only do books serve as a medium for sharing your knowledge and expertise, it also serves as a platform to scale your message and impact. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we all have ideas but get…

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Ep. 13: How Rich Kozak Scaled His Customer's Local Brand into a Global Phenomenon 30:25

7M ago30:25

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Performing an online search for “branding” is bound to lead to all kinds of tips, strategies, and advice. But what really works? What can take your brand to the next level? The answers to these questions stump many of us entrepreneurs and small business owners. We know we have a great product or service because of referrals and recommendations, but…

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Ep. 12: How Beate Chelette Scaled and Sold a Photography Business to Bill Gates 20:25

7M ago20:25

20:25

Resistance builds muscle. No one knows that better than Beate Chelette, the Growth Architect behind Chelette Enterprises and The Women’s Code. Her path to entrepreneurial success follows the hero’s journey as she immigrated from Germany to the U.S. In this scale tale, Beate chronicles a series of natural disasters and the profound personal and fina…

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Ep. 11: How Max Emma Scaled His Accounting Firm via Franchising 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” This seems to be a recurring theme in Max Emma’s entrepreneurial journey. As a CEO of several current and past successful businesses, it’s easy to see where he is now without an appreciation of the hard work, tenacity, and perseverance it took along the way. He even overcame the shame of bankruptcy and bounce…

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Ep. 10: How Kathleen Black Positioned Herself in the Top 1% of North America’s Realtors 22:07

7M ago22:07

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You don’t get to be considered in the top 1% of your field by giving up easily or being a slacker. No one knows that better than Kathleen Black, CEO of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting. She’s a savvy entrepreneur who, refreshingly, places a high value on business operations. Kathleen credits this as the basis for her success in multiple busines…

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Ep. 9: Alicia Butler Pierre's TEDx Talk - Relocation as a Cure for Talent Suppression 18:42

7M ago18:42

18:42

At the beginning of his musical career, one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time struggled financially due to constant talent suppression. Had he not left his hometown and accepted a chance opportunity to perform abroad, the world may never have known his musical genius. Similarly, our podcast host and producer Alicia Butler Pierre, whose ta…

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Ep. 8: How Troy Trewin Scaled an Online Course for Distilleries by 500% in Less Than Two Years 24:24

8M ago24:24

24:24

Growing up, Troy Trewin always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. He witnessed the successes as well as the struggles of his family’s business, so he had a leg up on what it took to grow and scale a company. So, after three years of working for one of the world’s top accounting firms, he started two internet companies. When he realized he grew w…

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Ep. 7: How Curt Anderson Recovered, Grew and Sold an e-Commerce Floral Company 23:04

8M ago23:04

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Picture it – the year is 1990 and Curt Anderson is full of hopes and dreams. However, those dreams are deferred when he accepts his father’s request to take over their family-owned floral business. At the time the business was bankrupt and in desperate need of financial resuscitation. Curt spends the next several years grinding and doing everything…

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Ep. 6: How Cheryl Taylor Implemented a Large Jail Technology Upgrade 28:37

8M ago28:37

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Cheryl Taylor is no stranger to managing projects on a large scale. When she landed a contract to replace a 17-year-old jail technology, she jumped at the chance! Not only did she complete that project 10 months ahead of schedule, but the project even won an innovation award. That kind of success results from a career that spans telecommunications,…

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Ep. 5: How Darrell Evans Scaled an Auto Body Shop’s Revenue to $22M USD 22:37

8M ago22:37

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"Never take advice from someone who has nothing to lose by giving it." - Darrell Evans That comes from Darrell Evans, an investor, business coach, and digital marketing expert. He graduated over 20 years ago with a finance degree and entered financial sales before moving into the mortgage industry. He later founded a successful mortgage company and…

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Ep. 4: How Marianne Rutz Helped a Furniture Company Exceed Their Target Revenue 30:38

9M ago30:38

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Marianne Rutz, Europe’s leading customer support expert, started her career in 1999 at Hertz's contact center. She was well-suited for the role as she has a background in travel and tourism. After gaining more experience in operations, she faced a difficult and unexpected battle with cancer. Undeterred, Marianne project managed her way through the …

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Ep. 3: How Jeremy Streten Expanded His Law Business Across Three Countries 23:20

9M ago23:20

23:20

Jeremy Streten is on a mission to provide access to legal advice for all small to medium-sized businesses around the world. These aren’t just empty words. He really means it as evidenced by the strategic moves he’s made to, as he describes it, “…scale myself out of my law firm to remove dependency on me.” How’s that possible when business laws are …

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Ep. 2: How Joy Led Marguerite Orane’s Client to their Best Financial Year 35:46

9M ago35:46

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Did you know that joy has financial value? Specifically, happy employees have 31% higher productivity, their sales are 37% higher and they’re three times more creative. Marguerite Orane leverages these stats as part of making her case for joy in the workplace. As an executive leadership coach, facilitator, and public speaker, she empowers executive…

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Ep. 1: How Richard Blank Built Costa Rica’s Largest Call Center 29:36

9M ago29:36

29:36

While his friends pursued careers in fields like law, medicine, and technology, Richard Blank went in a completely different direction – language. In fact, his love of language and communications led him to study abroad for one semester in Spain. That experience changed the trajectory of his life. A few years after graduating from university, he ac…

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Welcome to Scale Tales! 2:41

9M ago2:41

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Welcome to our newest show brought to you by Equilibria, Inc. - Scale Tales. Scale Tales is a weekly business storytelling podcast. Join us as entrepreneurs, experts, and executives share entertaining accounts of their extraordinary moments at work while revealing how they did it. These true stories will take you on a journey from the conception of…

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Alicia Butler Pierre, founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc. 2:14:37

6y ago2:14:37

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Interview with Alicia Butler Pierre the founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc., an operations management firm specializing in business infrastructure for fast growing small businesses.By ILI - Liquid Studios

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"Moving Fast & Fixing Things" an ILI Update 3:01

6y ago3:01

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An update on the work of the Institute for Local Innovations in between New Note Podcasts.By ILI - Liquid Studios

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Erica Crenshaw, Retired at 40 - Founder of Execute Now! 1:32:42

6+ y ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Conversation with Erica Crenshaw on her experiences as an entreprenur and lessons learned and Next New Notes. The final cut of this Podcast is the result of a 3hr 40min interivew.The New Note…. This is where we talk with transformative Next Generation, Mid-Career, Bridge, Encore and Emeritus Entrepreneurs. The New Note is a product of the Institute…

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Bola Abisogun, FRICS, President UrbanIS 1:37:35

7y ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Conversation with Bola Abisogun on his experiences as an entreprenur and lessons learned and Next New Notes. This Public ITunes version Final Cut is the result of a 5hr in person interivew.The New Note…. This is where we talk with transformative Next Generation, Mid-Career, Bridge, Encore and Emeritus Entrepreneurs. The New Note is a product of the…

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Kelly Burton, CEO Founders of Color 53:27

7y ago53:27

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Our Interivew with Kelly Burton on her journey that has on the path of an entrepreneur. This Public ITunes version Final Cut is the result of a 2hr interivew.The New Note…. This is where we talk with transformative Next Generation, Mid-Career, Bridge, Encore and Emeritus Entrepreneurs. The New Note is a product of the Institute for Local Innovation…

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