In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Kelsey, speaks with Anthony Amunategui, founder of CDO Group. CDO Group is an industry leader providing a full range of corporate construction development and project management services. CDO Group specializes in partnering with companies during periods of expansion and remodeling. While working in the field, they have identified many companies struggling with finding the appropriate staffing to manage their expansion, often resulting in a high turnov...
Jun 28, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 512
Join our resident Business Ninja Andrew with Kevin Greene, CEO and Partner at Procoat Painting (Procoat-Athens), where they talk about how this company has turned the world of professional expert painting into a gratifying social success because of the value they put that focuses on their employees first and taking their brand marketing to the next level. Procoat Painting is a professional painting company offering commercial and residential painting services. They offer solutions to common exte...
Jun 28, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 511
Join our resident Business Ninja Max, and Erik Delgadillo, Director of Growth at SecLex. SecLex is a 24/7 managed security services and security operation monitoring center that offers a variety of services, which includes: Managed Security Services (MSS), Consulting Services, Information Security Training, Risk Management and Cybersecurity-as-a-Service. SecLex takes a strategic approach to cybersecurity by identifying a company’s highest vulnerabilities and risk assessing them to maximize secur...
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 510
In this episode, our Business Ninja Kelsey speaks with Nigel Kreft, Director of Operational Improvement at Storage Structures. Storage Structures is a dedicated nationwide team of construction experts who specialize in the design, supply, and installation of primary framing structures for the self-storage industry. They have constructed hundreds of self-storage facilities including multi-story, bi-level, single-story, mezzanine systems, and boat and RV storage. Their patented and nationally scal...
Jun 26, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 509
Join Kelsey, one of our resident Business Ninjas, and Kory Caze, Director of Account Management at Tag1 Consulting. In this episode, they talk about the importance of building a community, and why growing for profit shouldn’t always be the ultimate goal. Tag1, a global technology consulting firm, is the 2nd all-time leading contributor to the Drupal platform, specializing in architecting, optimizing, securing, and delivering large scale systems. Their unparalleled history of major open source co...
Jun 26, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 508
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew, and Morgan McDonald, Sales Manager at Abby Connect talk about how Abby Connect is using AI to improve receptionist services. Abby Connect is an AI-assisted human receptionist that brings top-notch customer service experts and technology together to turn your phone into a customer-delighting, lead-capturing, revenue-generating machine. Using the best technology, and even better people, Abby Connect offers the best call-handling features on the ...
Jun 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 507
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey, and Rachel Schaeffer, Managing Director of Global Partnerships at Concentrix, as they talk about what differentiates Concentrix from its competition. Concentrix is a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, improving business performance for some of the world’s best brands including over 100 Fortune Global 500 clients and over 125 new economy clients. Every day, from more than 40 countries and across 6 continents, Conc...
Jun 23, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 506
Join Kelsey, our resident Business Ninja, as she speaks with Randy Johnston, Executive Vice-President at K2 Enterprises. In this episode, they talk about why it’s important for CPAs to stay up to date when it comes to using emerging technologies. K2 Enterprises is the preeminent provider of technology-focused continuing professional education to accountants and other professionals in North America. The Company writes, presents, and produces hundreds of seminars presented to thousands of CPAs and...
Jun 23, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 505
Business Ninja Kelsey, and Billy Cripe, Vice President of Marketing at CIBO Technologies. In this episode, Billy talks about the experience of working at CIBO, and using AI to tackle some of the globe’s most pressing problems. CIBO Technologies is a platform technology company focused on scaling regenerative agriculture and helping to create more resilient food, fiber, and fuel systems that also have a positive impact on climate change. CIBO creates and delivers technology solutions that enable ...
Jun 22, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 503
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey, and Max Pulcini, Director of Marketing and Communications at EverWash. In this episode, they talk about the significance of coming up with an app that can help car wash operators manage their member subscriptions. EverWash is a subscription management and membership sales platform for cash was operators who want to tap into some recurring revenue potential through membership programs. Learn more about the EverWash app here: https://www.everwash.com/ -----...
Jun 22, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 502
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey and Debbie Freeman, CEO at Paladin Digital Marketing. In this episode, Debbie talks about some of the common pain points businesses face when it comes to digital marketing. Paladin is a leading financial advisor marketing agency offering comprehensive digital marketing solutions, including financial advisor websites, SEO, SEM, video, and fractional CMD services. Their goal is to enhance their clients’ online presence, drive increased traffic to their finan...
Jun 22, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 501
Join our resident Business Ninja Andrew and Rahul Bagdai, Founder of True-Tech.Net, as they talk about what makes True-Tech standout from other tech review websites. True-Tech.Net is a rapidly growing multinational technology publication featuring content related to technology and gadgets. More than 300,000 technology enthusiasts each month (on an average), rely on True-Tech for latest technology news, unbiased gadget reviews, buying guides and recommendations for tech products and gear. True-Te...
Jun 22, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 500
Join Business Ninja Kelsey and Dani Hellenbrand, Marketing and Communications Manager at IncredibleBank as they talk about the importance of customer-focused banking, and why companies in general, should focus on providing an exceptional customer experience. IncredibleBank’s mission is to grow their customers’ entire financial relationship, and they believe that starts by providing an Incredible Customer Experience with every interaction. Whether you are a young family looking for your first hom...
Jun 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 499
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew speaks with Scott Chandler and Madison Beeler, National Director of Recovery Solutions and Brand Manager at US WorldMeds. Lucemyra is currently the only FDA-approved product indicated for the mitigation of opioid withdrawal symptoms to help facilitate abrupt opioid discontinuation in adults. US WorldMeds is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, licenses and brings to market unique healthcare products designed to improve the lives of...
Jun 21, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 498
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey and Jeff and Angela White, owners of Holmberg Mechanical. In this episode, Jeff and Angela shares the interesting history of the company, and gives a rundown of Holmberg Mechanical’s services. Holmberg Mechanical is a high-tech, full-service mechanical and engineering contractor located in Bellevue, Washington. The people at Holmberg Mechanical are united and driven to provide the highest quality of service to their clients and are able to deliver what the...
Jun 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 497
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Kelsey speaks with Paul Daniels Jr., Founder of Peripheral Thinkers. Listen as Paul talks about how Peripheral Thinkers helps solve the biggest challenge for successful companies—conventional wisdom and industry best practices. Peripheral Thinkers is a private collaborative where business leaders from all industries explore, learn, and help transform ideas into principles, principles into actions, and actions into legacies. Learn more about Peripheral...
Jun 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 497
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey and Merry Korn, founder and CEO at Pearl Interactive Network. In this episode, Merry talks about giving hiring priority to people with barriers to work, and creating profit through a social enterprise. Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. is a HUBZone-certified, woman-owned small business providing multichannel contact center services for federal and state government, prime contractors and commercial enterprise clients. They provide multi-channel contact center...
Jun 20, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 495
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Matt speaks with Adam Levin, CEO at Information Experts. Adam shares a little bit about how he got started in marketing, as well as Information Expert’s main goal—helping companies communicate their “why”. Information Experts is a strategic-minded and tactically-skilled full-service marketing communication agency. They are driven, thoughtful, and intent on making a difference to their clients’ businesses. Information Experts works with companies and o...
Jun 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 494
Join Andrew, our resident Business Ninja as he speaks with Peter Ellefson, CEO and owner of EPL Financial Group. In this episode, Peter provides insight on what differentiates EPL Financial Group from other wealth management services. EPL Financial Services is a fully integrated wealth management firm focused on taking a complete look at a client’s financial picture. They are an independent firm that provides their clients with the best advice without conflicts of interest. Services they offer i...
Jun 20, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 493
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew speaks to Nick Hepner, Technical Partner of Northstudio, about helping businesses create fully fledged web and mobile solutions that help them achieve their business goals. North Studio is a global leader in cutting-edge web Drupal development and design. They excel at building custom digital solutions that captivate and convert. Since 1998 they have delivered smart solutions specializing in Drupal development, support, and security. They are n...
Jun 19, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 492
Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey and Brian Esposito, CEO and Founder of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. In this episode, Brian shares the secret sauce in building a successful business. With over 20 years of hard work in developing incredible connections, contacts, relationships, and partnerships, EIE has a quick, economic, efficient, and realistic approach to creating opportunities and watching them flourish. Learn more about Esposito Intellectual Enterprises: https://eie.rocks/ -----...
Jun 19, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 491
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew speaks to Craig Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of CyberHoot, about the importance of cybersecurity and of keeping your business secure. CyberHoot is a security awareness training platform that provides all the tools needed to keep yourself, your business, and your customers secured. The platform’s features include Security Awareness Training, Traditional and New Assignment-Based Phish Testing, Policy Compliance Tracking, Detailed Automated Reportin...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 490
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew shares an insightful conversation with Ryan Hernandez, Director of Digital Marketing at Goldstone Financial. Goldstone Financial Group’s experienced team of professionals will help ensure you receive top-tier service with a plan tailored to your retirement goals. Their team works diligently to help you feel confident knowing their plan will not only get you retired, but help you stay retired. Learn more about how you can pursue your financial g...
Jun 16, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 489
Join Max, one of our resident Business Ninjas, speak with Ephraim Ebstein, CEO and Co-Founder of FIT Solutions. In this episode, Ephraim talks about the importance of finding the right motivation when it comes to starting a business. FIT Solutions is a leading provider of IT services and solutions. They specialize in Managed IT, Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, IT Projects, and Healthcare IT. FIT Solutions understands that IT is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve ca...
Jun 15, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 488
Howard Geller, Regional Theory Instructor at FleetForce Truck Driving School. Howard talks about FleetForce’s vision of empowering drivers and building communities, and how they leverage existing partnerships to utilize space. He also gives insights about the current state of the trucking industry. FleetForce is the fastest growing CDL school in America. Their mission? To empower drivers, strengthen companies, and build communities. FleetForce delivers industry-leading training that results in g...
Jun 15, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 487
Join our resident Business Ninja, Max, as he speaks with Doug Constantiner and Jonas Wilby, Societe Brewing’s CEO and VP of Sales, respectively. In this episode, Doug and Jonas talks about finding huge success by starting small, and how their love for craft beer lead them to create one of the top breweries in San Diego. Societe was founded in 2012 on the idea that beer is the world’s greatest social uniter. This mindset inspired the name and it keeps the company focused on every ounce they brew....
Jun 15, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 486
In this episode, Andrew, our resident Business Ninja, speaks with Scott Tidmore, Marketing, Communications and PR Manager at the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon. MHAAO is a peer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes self-directed recovery and wellness for all by offering recovery peer services, training, and technical assistance. MHAAO also provides training services and continuing education units (CEU) for peer support specialists and those interested in becoming...
Jun 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 485
Join Max, one of our resident Business Ninjas, and Ryan Austin, CEO and Founder of Cognota as they talk about what lead to the development of LearnOps—the first OS between learning and development teams. Cognota is the first and only LearnOps® platform for corporate Learning and Development teams. Their award-winning software streamlines L&D processes such as training intake, project and capacity planning, and content design allowing learning teams to work more efficiently and effectively wh...
Jun 14, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 484
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Andrew speaks with Rob Burke, Chief Marketing Officer, who talks about how nonprofits can achieve effortless donor management with DonorDock. DonorDock is designed to help nonprofits save time, build stronger donor relationships, and raise more funds. By simplifying the data you interact with every day and providing a modern, efficient design that makes work easier, DonorDock makes sure that you can focus on what is most important. Rated as the #1 Eas...
Jun 14, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 483
In this episode, our resident Business Ninja Kelsey speaks with Robert Flynn, CEO and Co-Founder of Aggregage. Learn about the story behind the company’s name, and what really differentiates them from their competition. Started and run by an experienced and successful group of digital media entrepreneurs, Aggregage is re-imagining and building out the next generation of business media in a way that meets the needs and expectations of today’s business professionals and B2B marketers. Using social...
Jun 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 482
