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The Business Spotlight Series

The Business Spotlight Series
One of the world's largest local business education series! Bringing local leaders into the spotlight since 2021! This series is all about sharing the journeys of successful business owners like yourself and the challenges faced along the way. This is a perfect opportunity to learn from others and be inspired to start your own business! www.businessspotlightseries.com
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FIND SUCCESS BY DISCOVERING A GAP IN THE MARKET | With Philippe Almazani and Bert Weenink | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Philippe Alamazani, the Founder and Managing Director of ChefnGuests about the gap in the market and what lead to the company’s success and how it has grown since 2028. Philippe is in the business of providing their clients and their guests with a fine dining experience in the comfort of their own homes. With 60 approved chefs in their stable, they can cook anything that their customers want. From an original Italian meal to real African cuisine...

Feb 26, 202418 min

HOW TO BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR | Tips with Martina Cowen and Rob Andrew | The Business Spotlight

From a Grandmother's gift to a hobby, passion and today a business. Martina Cowen from Martina Cowen's Nutritional Therapy shares her business journey and future plans to help clients enjoy #freedomfromcravings . Martina also shares her advice to those contemplating going into business alone and openly explains her own methods for balancing work and family life. Enjoy Martina's story and find out more at www.freedomfromcravings.co.uk #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessow...

Feb 26, 202419 min

BUILD A BUSINESS WITH NO EXPERIENCE OR MONEY | With Harry Meer-Sipkoski and Gavin Bellamy | The Business Spotlight

🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com Remarkable two young brothers early 20s bought a pizza business in the pandemic wit no money or experience and grown it to 45 staff in 3 years. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials ...

Feb 26, 202414 min

RISING EARLY TO WORK ON THE BUSINESS | With Richard Novikas and Juliet Kyes | The Business Spotlight

Star Trolley is your go-to service provider for all your transportation needs! They launched in November 2020 and offer a variety of services to cater to a wide range of occasions, including weddings, corporate outings, tours, and private rentals. Visit them online at Star Trolley - Trolley Rental, Wedding Transportation (star-trolley.com) 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries...

Feb 26, 202421 min

GET STARTED AS SOON AS YOU CAN | With Daniel Stachowiak and Matt Donegan | The Business Spotlight

🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstartup #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivational #motivation #thebusinessspotlight...

Feb 26, 202431 min

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE | Business Tips with Ray Strothman and Mark McNulty | The Business Spotlight

Ray founded Strothman+Co over 40 years ago when he realized he was not satisfied with the service philosophy of the first firms he worked with. He saw a void in the marketplace, a range of entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses that were not being served well, and he decided to fill the need. He saw a need for a firm with an entrepreneurial spirit that could partner with local business owners to help ignite growth. A firm that goes beyond routine work to truly help its clients go further. In ...

Feb 26, 202427 min

THE 100 HOTEL GOAL | Business Tips with Haninder Sachdeva and Anu Khanna | The Business Spotlight

Haninder Sachdeva is Founder & Managing Director at 8 continents hotel & resorts - a flagship of hotels in Europe, Asia & Africa. Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts is a borderless, hotel management company, supported by a truly world- class digital infrastructure, they even use AI in they systems & processes. 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #busin...

Feb 26, 202416 min

HOW TO BALANCE FAMILY AND WORK | With Seymur Rasulov and Travis Lairson | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Seymur Rasulov of Whelp. Seymur, a serial founder and entrepreneur, has built Whelp to become the leading omnichannel customer service tool that simplifies team collaboration. Hailing from Azerbaijan, Seymur walks us through some of the challenges he has faced in growing his business, but also shared key insights in how he balances time with his family and time at work. For more information on Whelp, visit: https://whelp.co/ 🔔 Want your busines...

Feb 19, 202428 min

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY MORE | With Matt Bohner and Gabriel Moore | The Business Spotlight

Matt Bohner is the Owner and Founder of Magic Matt’s Cleaning Magic Matt's Cleaning is here to help residential and commercial clients with all their cleaning needs. Their locally and veteran-owned company serves Story and Polk County, clients. When you hire them for a home, business, soft wash, air duct or carpet cleaning, you will work with a team that is dedicated to you. There is no middle man, so you can rest assured that no random people will show up at your property, only the professional...

Feb 19, 202426 min

DO NOT INVEST YOUR LIFE SAVINGS AND HERE'S WHY | With Eddie Goldsmith and Luke Kay | The Business Spotlight

In this episode of the Business Spotlight, we sit down with Eddie Goldsmith, Founder of a fairly new and exciting start up business, You Convey. The average conveyancing process takes 18 weeks, which is frustrating for all involved. YouConvey significantly reduces this time, getting customers into their homes quicker. You Convey ensures smooth & hassle-free interactions between Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Homemovers, speeding up the process by more than 44%, leaving everyone hap...

Feb 19, 202426 min

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE RUNNING A BUSINESS | With Billy Kingsbury and Andy Hemming | The Business Spotlight

Billy Kingsbury, CEO of Thyssenkrupp Materials UK shares how the business has developed to become a partner for its customers - which enables them to deliver materials solutions more effectively through a more comprehensive understanding of the customer's requirements. Billy's discusses his learnings on his journey through Thyssenkrupp, particularly focusing on communication, culture and giving team clarity on the organisational goals and there part in them. Some great insights to take away! 🔔 ...

Feb 19, 202423 min

ARE YOU REALLY WORKING SMARTER, NOT HARDER? | Insights with Andrew Barlow and James Burke | The Business Spotlight

Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with our latest "Business Spotlight" featuring Andrew Barlow from ChatLoop. In this episode, Andrew shares the secrets of growing not one but two successful companies. He sheds light on the challenges and opportunities encountered in the small business journey. You’ll gain insights into navigating growth, managing multiple ventures, overcoming obstacles, and seizing opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, Andrew's experience...

Feb 19, 202415 min

HOW I BUILT MY BUSINESS | With Nathan Cross and Dr Mike Smith | The Business Spotlight

🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstartup #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #thebusinessspotlight #motivational #motivation...

Feb 19, 202430 min

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD COMMUNICATION | Business advice from Jerry Szatko and Linda Krei | The Business Spotlight

At Unitifi, Jerry and his energy will engage you to learn more about how he has made something better in the world of Financial Investment. He has taken the Financial Planning process with his clients to a whole new level by designing an assessment tool that uniquely creates a customized path to effective relationship building in a way that enhances the communication and trust in the process. He brings the science dimension and the emotional elements together with a simple 20-question assessment...

Feb 19, 202415 min

HOW TO BALANCE DEMANDS OF A SMALL BUSINESS | With Cole Richardson and David Dowdy | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight Inteview, we get to speak with Cole Richardson of 158 on Main, in Mooresville. Cole and his family have been in multiple businesses over the years, and are continuing the entrerpreneur's path. Admittedly, the restaurant and food/beverage industries change quickly with the seasons and market trends. Remaining attentive and agile are among his keys to success. Cole offers great insight based on his personal experiences, as well as keys to balancing the demands of small b...

Feb 14, 202414 min

YOU WANT FLEXIBILITY AND AGILITY TO BUILD A LEGACY | With Jay Gosal and Hana Smiddy | The Business Spotlight

From starting her own business at a time when most wouldn't consider it, choosing the franchise route to keep her finger on the pulse, and weaving her corporate experience in to provide a holistic service for her clients. Jay is making it her mission to help business owners understand their numbers and use them to look forward to the future. In this Business Spotlight we talk boundaries and the challenges of finding balance as a mum and business owner. About being flexible and agile in our ever-...

Feb 14, 202414 min

BUILD YOUR AUDIENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA | With Cassiano Girardi and Anapaula Lagarriga | The Business Spotlight

Entrepreneur Cassiano Girardi, is the founder and CEO of Channels Growing. A company that focuses on content strategy for online businesses, helping companies to grow revenue, audience and lead gen through viral and organic video strategies. He has experience in building Youtube Channels from 0 to 100k+ subscribers in less than 1 year. This young entreprenuer prides himself on their process being extremely unique. Creating and scaling with videos that leverage the algorithm on social media. With...

Feb 14, 202426 min

BULDING MY COMPANY FROM SCRATCH | With Adam Gillott and Matt Bull | The Business Spotlight

Adam Gillott is a truly inspiring businessman. From the initial feeling he had that he could one day own a business, through to today where he employs a team of 16 and works with some of the world's biggest brands, this is a great interview where Adam shares many of the lessons he learned along the way. Adam is passionate about the people who work for him and the support the business showed during COVID is both admirable and heart-warming - this support underpins the success he has achieved to d...

Feb 14, 202419 min

WHAT I LEARNED FROM 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS | John Elliott and Richard Craythorne | The Business Spotlight Series

We really enjoyed this Business Spotlight Interview with John Elliott, a serial entrepreneur who reflects on his top learnings from his journey of 27 years in business! John is the chairman of Synergy Promotions Ltd. He describes himself as a people manager who manages groups of people, whether it's selling a fragrance or a bottle of liquor in a duty-free shop. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #interview #knowyour...

Feb 14, 202424 min

WHAT SETS OUR COMPANY APART FROM OTHERS | With Stephen Pickering and Monica Gunderson | The Business Spotlight

Dive into the world of creative video storytelling with Stephen, the visionary Co-Owner of Drywater Productions! At Drywater Productions, creativity knows no bounds. Stephen and his team craft compelling videos, serving businesses of all sizes, including corporations, with a blend of animation, special effects, and talented actors. For them, it's not just a job; it's a passion, a fortunate journey of doing what they love. Passion, for Stephen, is intricately tied to storytelling. Every video is ...

Feb 05, 202429 min

THIS IS HOW I CONSISTENTLY GREW MY BUSINESS | With Toby Phillips and Gary Hales | The Business Spotlight

Toby talks about his career journey from leaving school with no plan and starting as a bricklayer, to the success he has achieved in the estate agency industry and how he grew his business over the last 35 years 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #estateagency #estateagent #growth #careerjourney #businesssolutions #learning #changing #ambitions #business #entrepreneur #...

Feb 05, 202430 min

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT OWNING A BUSINESS | With Farard Darver and Claudia Thompson | The Business Spotlight

🌟 Business Spotlight: Interview with Farard Darver, CEO of Healthcare International Research 🌟 Join us for an enlightening conversation with Farard Darver, the visionary CEO of Healthcare International Research, as he delves into the essence of successful entrepreneurship. In this exclusive interview, Farard articulates the pivotal role of a compelling purpose, a clear-cut vision, and assembling the right team to drive the triumph of a business venture. 🔍 Key Insights Covered: · The significa...

Feb 05, 202424 min

HOW TO GET THE MOTIVATION TO FIND SOLUTIONS | With Pragya Sharma and Scott Millar | The Business Spotlight

Pragya is the founder of Founder of Gran Lab, a Green-MedTech startup that combines telemedicine, dermatology, and the environment to enable remote skin disease diagnosis and treatment without having an adverse impact on the environment. Pragya’s motivations to finding solutions to skin disease diagnosis stems from a personal experience with her Granny. It was such an informative conversation and I have no doubt you will find great motivation in hearing from Pragya, someone who 100% puts in 100%...

Feb 05, 202414 min

MY BUSINESS ASPIRATIONS | Insights with Rob Brunero and Rupert Turton | The Business Spotlight

Rob Brunero is Managing Director at Axis Entrance Systems Ltd who manufacture doors for commercial premises. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstartup #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #thebusinessspotlight #motivational #motivation...

Feb 05, 202422 min

THE VALUES THAT CREATE SUCCESSFUL LEADERS | Walker Searcy and Kolin Kirschenmann | The Business Spotlight

Walker Searcy is the owner of Home Plate Baseball in PeachTree City, GA. He has owned this business for 8 years and is steadily growing. The Mission of Home Plate Baseball is "to bring inspiration and quality training to every athlete, by instilling the values that create successful leaders for the future. Walker is well on his way to delivering on his mission. 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.b...

Feb 05, 20249 min

THRIVING THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH ONE GLOBAL BRAND | With Nick Gorringe and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

Nick Gorringe - CEO of Afterguard explains how he set up Afterguard a little over a year ago with the specific goal to service ONE massive client. As Nick said, you'll have to check back with us to find out who they are! 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #itservices #consulting #supply #serviceprovider #global #goal #collaboration #business #entrepreneur #advice #podca...

Feb 05, 202416 min

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD COMMUNICATION | Business advice with Jerry Szatko and Linda Krei | The Business Spotlight

At Unitifi, Jerry and his energy will engage you to learn more about how he has made something better in the world of Financial Investment. He has taken the Financial Planning process with his clients to a whole new level by designing an assessment tool that uniquely creates a customized path to effective relationship building in a way that enhances the communication and trust in the process. He brings the science dimension and the emotional elements together with a simple 20-question assessment...

Jan 23, 202415 min
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