Best Howtogrowabusiness Podcasts (2025)

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1272: The #1 Reason Your Strategic Plan Is Failing (And How to Fix It) w/ Rebecca Shah 32:07

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Entrepreneurs are idea factories, but even the best ideas are worthless without execution. This episode tackles the massive gap between having a vision and making it a reality. Rebecca Shah, an expert in implementation and strategy, joins the show to break down why so many businesses get stuck in the "idea phase." She reveals the critical, often-ov…

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1271: How This Dual PhD is Connecting the Music Industry with AI and Gamification w/ Alan Hegron 31:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hegron, a dual PhD scientist who traded the research lab for the startup world to solve a major problem in the music industry. Alan shares the incredible story behind Rhythmeet, his new platform designed to connect musicians, venues, and teachers. He breaks down how he’s applying a rigorous, scientific approac…

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1270: Reid Hoffman Says Your Job is Extinct by 2034... Here’s Your Escape Plan w/ Jess Lane 31:33

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Feeling stuck, burned out, or trapped by the "golden handcuffs" of a corporate job? This episode is your permission slip to design a new future. Guest Jess Lane, founder of The Full Cup Co., shares her powerful story of being laid off from a unicorn tech company and turning that crisis into a catalyst for purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Jess break…

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1269: Why Being Your Own Stakeholder is a Superpower w/ Mike Conway 32:50

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After nearly two decades in the high-stakes tech and finance industries, Mike Conway traded his corporate career for the entrepreneurial grind. He’s now the founder and CEO of Arcodo, a SaaS platform designed to help indie game developers plan, manage, and launch their games. In this episode, Mike shares the raw and real journey of bootstrapping a …

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1268: Growth Isn't Guesswork: The Blueprint for Predictable Revenue w/ Jen Manswell 34:26

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In this powerhouse episode, revenue growth architect Jen Manswell dismantles the myth that business growth is a game of chance. With the powerful mantra "growth isn't guesswork," Jen shares her framework for building predictable, scalable, and repeatable revenue systems. She reveals why connecting marketing, sales, and finance is non-negotiable for…

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1267: Is it all plugged in? This is the truth about successful vs. unsuccessful entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, etc... 20:54

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Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs can launch a podcast, website, or social media channel and see immediate traction, while others do the same things for months or even years with nothing to show for it? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento dives deep into one of the most common—and costly—misunderstandings in business: the difference betw…

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1266: Stop Frankenstein-ing Your Tech Stack... Here's A Guide to Custom Solutions w/ Victoria Balkissoon & Matthew Proetsch 32:33

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Victoria Balkissoon and Matthew Proetsch, the co-founders of NightShift Codes, a software engineering company that started by helping local businesses streamline their operations. They share their incredible journey from working as civilian scientists for the U.S. Navy to building a thriving company that solves…

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1265: Your Next AI Engineer is an AI: The Future of Automation & Custom Models w/ Eshan Chordia 31:05

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In a world saturated with general AI tools like ChatGPT, Eshan Chordia is carving a new path for entrepreneurs. As the founder and CEO of Impulse AI, he's on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence and make it a powerful, accessible tool for everyone—no coding skills required. This episode dives deep into the world of custom AI, explaining w…

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1264: From Pennies a Day to a $2M/year Business (and the REALITIES of growth!) w/ Tim Cassidy 41:16

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Tim Cassidy shares his incredible journey from a 14-year career as a "clipboard commando" for the federal government to co-founding Online CE Credits, a seven-figure online education platform. Tim gets brutally honest about the realities of scaling a business, detailing the inflection points, the mental toll, and the near-crippling fear that comes …

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1263: The Counterintuitive Secret to Attracting Everything in Business w/ Garrett Paul 31:16

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Tired of only talking to your accountant during the stressful tax season? Garrett Paul is here to completely change your perspective. With a powerhouse background in sales, Garrett brings a unique, growth-oriented mindset to the world of accounting as the co-founder of a CPA and Business Advisory firm. He reveals how pairing complementary skills—li…

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1262: The Hidden Leak Sinking Your Business (And How AI Can Plug It) w/ Sandra Bustos 30:59

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1261: From Firefighter to Founder: How a Side Hustle Became a Lighting Empire w/ Chris Rios 32:11

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From firefighter and paramedic to the CEO of a multi-location lighting company, Chris Rios shares the gritty details of how he turned a simple side hustle into a thriving, multi-service business. His journey with Ultra Shine Holiday Lights is a masterclass in grit, strategic growth, and the power of continuous learning. This episode is packed with …

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1260: This frustrated me... and I know you'll get it! 19:43

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Ever had a no-show for a big call, a proposal go unanswered, or a launch fall flat, leaving you feeling utterly frustrated? In this raw and real Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain after a frustrating no-show experience of his own. Instead of just venting, he reveals how these moments of annoyance are actually powerful trigger points …

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1259: The Scrappy Founder's Playbook: Turning Cultural Identity into a Viral Brand w/ DevRaj Patel 33:59

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In this raw and inspiring conversation, Brian sits down with DevRaj Patel, the first-generation Indian American founder behind Jivati, the first Indian-inspired beverage brand in the US. Dev shares the unfiltered story of Jivati's creation, from the initial idea to navigating massive hurdles, including a formulator who disappeared with $10,000, and…

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1258: The Hospitality Secret to Sales That Don't Feel "Salesy" w/ Shelley Mann 34:41

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Tired of the constant pressure to be "salesy"? This episode flips the script on traditional sales by revealing how a hospitality-first mindset can create sustainable, long-term growth. Sales expert Shelley Mann shares her unique journey from the hotel industry to sales consulting, offering a fresh perspective that prioritizes service, relationship-…

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1257: How to Blend Corporate Structure and Entrepreneurial Spontaneity for Unstoppable Growth w/ Carrie & Sam Mayers 32:32

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This episode features a truly unique and inspiring story: the mother-daughter duo behind Corporate Coach & Co. (C3), a business that’s been thriving for over 32 years. Carrie Mayers, the "accidental entrepreneur" founder, shares her journey of building a powerhouse consulting firm purely on referrals, while her daughter, Sam Mayers, explains her in…

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1256: The Bitcoin Boat Hasn't Sailed (Yet!)... Here's Why You're Not Too Late w/ Matthew Halfacre 35:57

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Matthew Halfacre, a 25-year trading veteran and multi-time entrepreneur, joins the show to completely demystify the world of Bitcoin and digital assets. He breaks down the complex shift of Bitcoin from a volatile, speculative asset into a Treasury-style reserve asset, much like digital gold. Matthew explains why the boat for crypto investing hasn’t…

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1255: From 5 to 50 Employees: Your Guide to Scaling People & Culture w/ Melanie Parrish 34:38

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Tired of thinking of HR as just paperwork and a necessary evil? In this episode, 20-year HR veteran Melanie Parrish flips the script, revealing how to transform your people strategy from a dreaded cost center into a powerful growth driver. She explains that for small businesses, people solutions aren't about bureaucracy; they're about building a cu…

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1254: Become a MASTER OF YOUR CRAFT and authority figure in your industry (and achieve 40+ years of relevance and success!) w/ David Drucker 37:30

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Tired of hearing that your industry is "dead"? In this episode, David Drucker, a 42-year veteran of the printing world, proves that mastery and innovation can make any craft thrive. He shares his incredible journey of starting a business at 23 with no experience, navigating three major economic crises, and reinventing himself from a local shop to a…

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1253: NOTHING works. 18:54

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Ever find yourself saying (or thinking) that a certain strategy just “doesn’t work anymore”? Whether it’s Facebook Ads, SEO, or cold outreach, it’s easy to blame the platform when you don’t see results. In this powerful Solo Sunday episode, Brian calls out this dangerous mindset for what it is: an excuse that lets you off the hook. He argues that n…

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1252: How to Stop Being the Busiest Person in Your Business (and STOP Being the Bottleneck!) w/ Christy Cox 32:59

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Are you building a business or just creating a high-stress job for yourself? Christy Cox, founder of VeriScale, joins the show to share how she went from building a misaligned multimillion-dollar company to creating a business that fuels her dream lifestyle of traveling the country in a camper with her family. This episode is a masterclass in how t…

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1251: From NBA Coach to AI Pioneer: The Secret to Making Every Rep Count w/ Wesley Horne 38:05

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Former NBA shooting instructor Wesley Horne reveals the gritty, unglamorous truth behind elite performance and entrepreneurial success. He shares his incredible journey from coaching pros to becoming a tech pioneer, driven by seeing players lose multi-million dollar contracts over correctable flaws. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, inno…

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1250: The Future of AI is Video! Here's How to Get Ahead of the Curve w/ Sagar Gandhi and Vishal Gandhi 36:24

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In this episode, Brian sits down with brothers and co-founders Sagar and Vishal Gandhi to explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence: video. Forget just transcribing your content; Sagar and Vishal are building the technology at JoySpace AI to understand the people, objects, actions, and emotions within your videos at scale. They reveal ho…

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1249: Is Your Business Ready to Sell? This M&A Expert Reveals All... w/ Brad Bostic 33:20

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Ever dream of selling your business for a life-changing sum or acquiring another company to fast-track your growth? This episode demystifies the intimidating world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We're joined by Brad Bostic, an M&A expert who went from a corporate career to launching his own firm, Bostic Advisory, after an unexpected layoff. Bra…

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1248: The 100x Question That Will Break (and Remake) Your Business w/ Justin Wilhelms 32:25

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Are you a successful business owner who feels stuck, overworked, and trapped in the day-to-day operations? This episode is your guide to breaking free. Fractional CEO Justin Wilhelms joins the show to reveal why many entrepreneurs hit a growth plateau and how to shatter it by stepping into the true CEO function. He explains that being a great pract…