Full Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You Host Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-plus client roster make this a masterclass in scaling smart. Find Out How to hand off leadership without burning the house down What really makes operat...
Jun 18, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Full Episode Page: Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment Host Nick Berry digs into how Bridget Hom turned a side hustle into six-figure success and now helps leaders master mindset, emotional intelligence, and alignment for rapid business growth. She breaks down hiring and firing your “mental team,” setting success criteria that protect your zone of genius, and using organic market research to validate every next move. Expect plenty of actionable aha moments—plus a fr...
Jun 11, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Full Episode Page: Lindsey Anderson — How Social Media Can Actually Drive Revenue Lindsey Anderson is a social media sales expert and CEO of Build & Monetize Agency. Host Nick Berry unpacks Lindsey’s four-part Social Media Sales Machine: create targeted content, spend 30 daily minutes in meaningful engagement, give followers a crystal-clear next step, then amplify what converts. She reveals lessons from unexpected Netflix fame, explains why most “post and pray” tactics fail, and shows how AI...
Jun 04, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Full Episode Page: Joe Daniels: Using the Point of View Canvas for Business Positioning Joe flips the script by workshopping Nick Berry ’s own coaching practice live. Using his four-pillar Point of View Canvas, he reveals why clarity outranks hustle, how a sharper stance attracts ideal clients and where most service founders misread the growth game. You’ll hear candid back-and-forth, quick pivots and the exact questions that expose hidden blind spots. Find Out How precise positioning attracts be...
May 28, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Full Episode Page: Arielle Lechner: Executive Coaching, Identity Shifts, and the Quest for Success Is success a straight line or a winding quest? Host Nick Berry invites Arielle Lechner to map the inner terrain that shapes every outward result. They explore why founders who outgrow the hustle path lean on executive coaching to translate failure into data, reframe limiting beliefs, and shift identity from scrappy builder to strategic CEO. Expect lively talk on levels of creation, the superpower o...
May 21, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Full Episode Page: Daniel Wakefield: The Accelerate Equation for Creative Entrepreneurs From a sixty‑dollar first month to a six‑figure creative business inside a year, Daniel unpacks the frameworks that fueled his meteoric rise. Host Nick Berry digs into the Accelerate Equation, the Hype Tornado, and the mindset shifts that turn followers into superfans. Whether you sell pixels, products, or professional services, you’ll leave with a sharper compass for creative business growth. Find Out: How t...
May 14, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Full Episode Page: How to Build a Transferable Business That Runs Without You Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and Co-Founder of Backbone Planning Partners. In this episode, he shows owners how to build a truly transferable business that can outlive you, fund your lifestyle, and still fetch a premium price when you’re ready to step back. Expect straight talk on exit timelines, Profit First cash‑flow discipline, and why an annual valuation keeps everyone honest. You’ll Hear: W...
May 07, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Full Episode Page: Nick Nanton: Learning to do Business to Earn the Right to Be Creative Nick Nanton is an entrepreneur and a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer known for telling powerful human stories across entertainment, business, and personal development. Nick shares how mastering business leadership allowed him to build a creative career on his own terms. He dives into the critical lessons he learned about designing businesses that scale, finding the right mentors, and operati...
Apr 23, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Full Episode Page: Bradley Hamner: How to Go From Rainmaker to Architect of Your Business What if the business operating system you're building is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry is joined by Bradley Hamner , founder of BlueprintOS and host of the Above the Business podcast . Bradley works with business owners doing $300K to $3M in annual revenue and helps them make the critical shift from being the overworked Rainmaker to becoming th...
Apr 09, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: Multiple Exits and Using Equity-for-Advisory Partnerships to Build a HoldCo In a unique role-reversal, Interview Connections founder Jessica Rhodes steps in as guest host to interview Nick Berry —entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of Redesigned.Business—about his own business owner’s journey. Nick opens up about building and exiting multiple companies, the difference between creating a scalable asset versus owning a glorified job, and how business design can positi...
Apr 02, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Link to Full Episode: Jessica Rhodes: How and Why Businesses Should Be Leveraging Podcasts to Cut Through the Noise In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry speaks with Jessica Rhodes , founder of Interview Connections , the world’s first podcast booking agency. Jessica has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews, helping entrepreneurs turn conversations into clients. She reveals why podcast guesting is a game-changing strategy for business owners looking to build authority, cr...
Mar 25, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Full Episode Page: Chase Murdock: Growing a HoldCo and Attracting and Retaining Great Leaders Nick Berry interviews Chase Murdock , CEO of Decada Group , on building a diversified holding company. Chase shares his approach to acquisitions, how he makes three bets on every deal, and the challenge of identifying great operators. He also discusses Durable , his new venture supporting small business owners. Takeaways: 🔹 Make 3 key bets —industry, business, and leadership—to drive success in acquisi...
Mar 19, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Full Episode Page: Anne McGinty: Entrepreneurship, Financial Freedom, and How to Grow My Small Business Podcast Summary: How do you grow a business, achieve financial freedom, and still follow your passion? Anne McGinty , host of How I Built My Small Business , shares her journey from launching multiple businesses - including two successful exits - to building a top 1% global podcast. Anne opens up about the creative process behind her show, balancing passion with business, and why internal vali...
Mar 12, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Full episode page: Season 2 of The Business Owner's Journey: The Need for Speed Episode Summary: Nick Berry kicks off Season 2 of The Business Owner’s Journey with a preview episode with a short lesson on business growth and the power of speed in entrepreneurship. Nick previews this season’s lineup of top-tier guests - entrepreneurs, experts, and business strategists - who will share game-changing lessons to help you move faster, make better decisions, and lead with confidence. Some of the upcom...
Mar 05, 2025•5 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Full Episode Page : Season 1: Reflection and What's Ahead Episode Summary: In this special episode wrapping up Season 1 of The Business Owner’s Journey , host Nick Berry reflects on the lessons learned and what’s to come in Season 2. Nick explores the mental aspects of business, how podcasting can accelerate personal and professional growth, and his strategies for creating value for guests and listeners alike. With a focus on resilience, mindset, and creating lasting connections, Nick highlights...
Jan 08, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 12: Dana Farber: How to Use Customer Insight Mapping to Reveal Misconceptions Sabotaging Your Marketing Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: As part of our special "12 Days of Business" mini-series, Nick Berry shares a segment with Dana Farber , Founder of Moonstone Marketing, to explore the power of customer insight mapping. Dana shares how marketers can uncover hidden biases and better understand their customers’ journeys to build aut...
Dec 25, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 11: Romi Wallach & Nicole Mastrangelo: Empathy, Understanding, and Truly Connecting with Your Customers Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: As part of the 12 Days of Business mini-series wrapping up Season 1 of The Business Owner’s Journey , host Nick Berry is joined by Romi Wallach and Nicole Mastrangelo , co-founders of Daily Drip Media. This dynamic duo shares how empathy in business, listening to customers, and building authent...
Dec 24, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 10: Anthony Milia’s Business Journey: 5 Inflection Points That Shaped His Leadership Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry interviews Anthony Milia , founder of Milia Marketing, speaker, and author. Anthony reflects on five pivotal moments that shaped his leadership journey and helped him scale his award-winning marketing agency. From John DiJulius' mentorship to implementing the EOS framework and leveraging peer communities l...
Dec 23, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 9: Vivien Hudson: Tips for Business Owners to Prioritize Health and Manage Stress in 2025 Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: As part of our 12 Days of Business mini-series, Nick Berry is joined by Vivien Hudson , Stress and Performance Coach and Founder of Brain, Body, and Business. Known as the 'Anti-Pharmacist,' Vivien delivers actionable insights into how entrepreneurs can improve their health, manage stress, and achieve peak perfo...
Dec 22, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 8: Shireen Hilal's Top 3 Trends in Business for 2025 and How to Take Advantage of Them Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: As part of the special 12 Days of Business mini-series, Nick Berry welcomes Shireen Hilal , founder and CEO of Maior Strategic Consulting, back to the podcast. Shireen shares her expertise on the top three trends in business for 2025, including how client disconnect, remote work challenges, and the demand for effic...
Dec 21, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 7: Brett Bartholomew: Building Trust, Resolving Conflict, and Communicating Better in Your Business Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry sits down with Brett Bartholomew , a performance coach, best-selling author, and founder of Art of Coaching . Brett brings his expertise in leadership, communication, and power dynamics to share actionable insights for business owners. He explains how social agility, reading the room, and ad...
Dec 20, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 6 : Jessica Yarmey: Authentic Personal Branding - Do You Separate the Leader You Are from the Content You Share Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry chats with Jessica Yarmey , an experienced entrepreneur and founder of FlexSociety and SizzleSociety. Jessica shares her journey of building successful brands, from franchising to launching her own startups. As she reflects on her leadership, she opens up about embracing authenti...
Dec 19, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 5: John DiJulius and Nick Berry Discuss How All Business Problems Are Leadership Problems Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: In this insightful conversation, Nick Berry interviews John DiJulius , president of The DiJulius Group and a global authority on world-class customer and employee experience. John breaks down the biggest challenge in business leadership: how unprepared “accidental managers” can sabotage team morale. He also expl...
Dec 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 4: Sara Nay on Burnout, Delegation, and the Mindset for Entrepreneurship Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry speaks with Sara Nay , CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, about the mental toughness required to navigate entrepreneurship. Sara shares her personal experience with burnout and how a mindset shift and strategic delegation helped her overcome challenges. With over a decade of ...
Dec 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 3: Haley Perlus: The Problem With Resolutions and Why You Should Replace Them With Purpose and Values Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary : In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry welcomes Haley Perlus, Doctor of Sport and Performance Psychology, speaker, and author. Dr. Perlus shares a transformative perspective on replacing New Year’s resolutions with purpose and values. She dives into practical ways to reflect on...
Dec 16, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 2: Matt Diggity's Hiring Strategy for Identifying and Hiring 'A' Players Only Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary : Matt Diggity , a renowned SEO expert and founder of Diggity Marketing, joins The Business Owner’s Journey to share his proven hiring strategies and insights on building high-performing teams. He explains how identifying A players can transform your organization, boost productivity, and maintain an inspiring company culture...
Dec 15, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 1: Daniel Wakefield Shares How to Attract Your Ideal Clients by Solving the Problem Everyone Else Ignores Get all ' 12 Days of Business ' here. Episode Summary : In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , Nick Berry speaks with Daniel Wakefield , founder of Top-Tier Headshots and an innovative entrepreneur redefining personal branding. Daniel shares how solving overlooked problems helped him build a thriving business and stand out in competitive m...
Dec 14, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: Strengthening Self-Belief and Resilience in Business Leadership (Part 2) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , host Nick Berry continues his conversation with Haley Perlus , Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology. Haley dives into actionable strategies for building self-belief in business leadership, balancing ambition and contentment, and fostering adaptability. She reveals how leaders can harness mental toughness and the "What If" p...
Dec 04, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: The Psychology of Risk-Taking and Trailblazing in Business (Part 1) Episode Summary: Join host Nick Berry as he interviews Haley Perlus , Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Haley talks about the psychology of risk-taking in business, sharing her insights on confidence, mindset shifts, and accountability. Haley’s ability to help leaders identify mental barriers and unlock their potential makes her a powerhou...
Nov 27, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The 3 Pillars of Support Every Small Business Owner Needs Episode Summary: In this solo episode of The Business Owner’s Journey , host Nick Berry shares his 3 essential pillars of support that every small business owner needs to thrive: individualized guidance, a community network, and a peer advisory board. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Nick shares actionable insights to help business owners overcome isolation, build resilience, and gr...
Nov 20, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
