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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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CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON PROBLEM SOLVING | With Daniel Lenton and Amit Sodha | The Business Spotlight

"You're destined to fail as soon as you fall in love with finding solutions. What really matters is finding real, tangible problems - and falling in love with those". Daniel Lenton founder of Deep Ivy, goes deep into this concept, which unfortunately many start-ups have seemed to overlook. Learn more on this and many more golden nuggets from Daniel as he shares how his business is thriving and working with some huge players in the marketplace. What can you apply from this podcast? Daniel's Linke...

May 20, 202415 min

"ROUTINE IS NOT THE ENEMY" | Business Insights and Advice with Artur Fron and Richard Craythorne | The Business Spotlight

"You have to put in the baby steps to climb the mountain!" Tune in to an insightful conversation with Artur, founder of HMS Group and head chef at 2Taps Wine Bar and Street food company in Belfast. Artur's experience has taught him the importance of commitment and consistency and that routine is not the enemy but in fact for him, the key to a successful work/life balance and move forwards in life and business. If you're interested in tasting some of the best food Belfast has to offer find out mo...

May 20, 202412 min

OUR SECRETS - PASSION, DISCIPLINE, AND STRUCTURE | Michael and Stacey Sweeney and David Dowdy | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight interview, we meet Mike and Stacey Sweeney of OPTI Health Lake Norman. Over the recent 5 years, their passion for health, along with Mike's discipline and structure from serving in the US Navy, have helped them through the growing pains of business. You'll get to hear some key learnings for them along their path, one of which includes seeking out and adding the ideal members to the team. Some great advice shared here. To learn more, visit https://optihealthlkn.com/ . #...

May 20, 202418 min

HOW TO BUILD A WORKPLACE WHERE EMPLOYEES THRIVE | With Neil Carter and Harneet Kaur | The Business Spotlight

Uncover the secrets of building a workplace where employees thrive - with Neil Carter, MD of Ignys, UK. Join us in this insightful conversation to uncover the secrets of building a workplace that's not only a hub for technological brilliance but also a place where individuals can find their tribe, grow professionally, and truly love what they do. In this exclusive video interview, Neil shares his insights into creating a workplace that goes beyond the ordinary, making Ignys a dynamic hub for eng...

May 20, 202419 min

THIS IS HOW MY COMPANY BECAME THE FIRST TO … | Advice with Jovianna Gonzalez and Anapaula Lagarriga | The Business Spotlight

Inspiring Interview with Jovianna Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of Digital Forensics Now, the first woman owned company of its kind in the country. Awarded Top woman in Cybersecurity Americas, she shares how she got started and what inspires her to be an entrepreneur in the cybersecurity space. #startup #highsandlows # #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #busin...

May 20, 202419 min

HAVING A GROWTH MINDSET IS KEY | With Divyesh Chudasama and Matt Bull | The Business Spotlight

Meet Divyesh, a dynamic co-owner of Tattle, alongside two partners. With a background as a software engineer, Divyesh spearheads Tattle, an ingenious app that bridges the gap between university students and career consultants, offering invaluable career advice. The app was born out of Divyesh's personal encounters with his co-founders, reflecting their shared passion for aiding students in navigating their professional journeys. Divyesh's wisdom emanates from his experiences, emphasizing the sig...

May 20, 202416 min

HOW STRESS STANDS IN THE WAY OF PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS | With Geoff Liang and Hugo Breton | The Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight – Geoff Liang from GoFloat Studios Inc. Join us for a compelling episode of Business Spotlight featuring Geoff Liang, the visionary Co-Founder of GoFloat Studios Inc. in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. • 🔍 Discover the transformative power of float therapy and its role in stress relief, mental wellness, and business success as Geoff reveals the niche potential and impact of addressing stress in our lives. • 💡 Gain actionable wisdom on successful marketing strategies, leadership...

May 20, 202424 min

THESE PRINCIPLES SHAPED MY COMPANY’S IDENTITY | With Tracy Douglas and Monica Gunderson | The Business Spotlight

Hear the story of Tracy Douglas, the visionary CEO behind The Hair Forge, a groundbreaking venture introducing hair accessories for men! Launched in June 2023, the inspiration sparked during a memorable trip to Greece with her son. Facing the challenge of windblown hair and asking Mom for help, Tracy realized the need for stylish solutions for men. Returning to Wisconsin, Tracy turned an unknown dream into reality, establishing The Hair Forge as a family business. With her husband, two sons and ...

May 20, 202424 min

HOW I GREW MY BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY | With Jose Monterrosa and Warren Fiihr | The Business Spotlight

Business owner shares insights into how they grew their business over the past 20 years. Check it how in this episode! Jose's Linkedin: / hispanicmarketing 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via dropping a message below! #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabus...

May 13, 202428 min

THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS | With Alex Chisnall and Claudia Thompson | The Business Spotlight

Join us for an insightful conversation with Alex Chisnall, the pioneering mind behind Podpreneur. In this engaging interview, Alex delves into the crucial aspects he would reconsider if given the chance to start anew in entrepreneurship. He shares invaluable wisdom on his approach to hiring top-tier employees and reveals the key elements that foster a thriving and positive work environment within a company. Discover Alex's unique perspectives on the surprising misconceptions about business that ...

May 13, 202426 min

WHY I BUILT TEACHERS IN UAE | Advice from Founder Ruth Harron and Scott Millar | The Business Spotlight

Tune into a conversation we had with Ruth Harron, founder of Teachers in UAE. Ruth’s business focuses on providing support and direction for teachers who want to find their next job in the UAE. You can find out more here www.linkedin.com/company/teachers-in-uae/ If you're interested in having your business in the "Spotlight", feel free to drop me a message #business #interview #education #UAE #teaching #teacher #teachingjobs #teachings #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #business...

May 13, 202412 min

HOW WE EVOLVED OUR BUSINESS INTO BEING SUCCESSFUL | With Richard Nisbett and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

ATP Enable They provide a variety of remote 3G, 4G, 5G and IoT Sim connectivity solutions to help connect and secure businesses across the world. On this episode of TBS, Richard at ATP Enable enlightens us with his humble beginnings at various Costa Coffees in London, through to garden furniture in his garage and then evolving into the offices they now have in Hertfordshire's beautiful Buntingford. Richard goes on to tell us about the subtle art of delegation and they are pioneering the SIM mark...

May 13, 202413 min

OVERCOME CHALLENGES WITH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION | With Tim Lee and Gavin Bellamy | The Business Spotlight

Wholesale suppliers to premium catering organisations from hotels to top end pubs and restaurants. Tim discusses how his business and his customers have had to adapt, be agile and innovate as they come through the pandemic and its after effects. Conect with Tim on Linkedin: / timleefandbspecialist 🔔 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 #supplier #wholesale #catering #hotels...

May 13, 202414 min

A LOVE STORY, A STROOPWAFEL RECIPE, AND A DELICIOUS DREAM | Guido Vliegen and Aaron Wright | The Business Spotlight

A Love Story, A Stroopwafel Recipe, and A Delicious Dream ONCE UPON A TIME... A delectable Dutch gentleman from The Netherlands fell madly in love with a sweet Southern belle in Georgia. Together they raised three delightful young men. One was large. round and sticky; the second was crisp and precise on the outside; and the third was fresh and enticing. We invite you to relish in this fantastic world our family has created as you enjoy homemade Dutch cookies for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Whi...

May 13, 202427 min

ALWAYS STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES | With Roger Scheck and Mary Ann Hauser | The Business Spotlight

Roger Scheck of Roger Scheck Construction With a degree in cinematography, his career has taken him from working in the Reality TV industry, to actually starring in an episode of House Hunter to now owning a construction company where is finds similarity between directing a production of a TV show to directing the subcontractors to complete a high quality construction project. His interest in film makes him very comfortable behind the camera and he has a large Instagram following where he educat...

May 13, 202427 min

OUR ETHOS IS TO MAKE CLIENTS FEEL PRETTY ON THE INSIDE | Tiffany Sumler and Kolin Kirschenmann | The Business Spotlight

Tiffany Sumler is the Founder/Owner of Color me Pretty, a high-end nail boutique in, Newnan GA. Tiffany has been in the industry for over a decade and is completely invested in providing clients and environment an electric experience that goes beyond any other nail salon, through an intimate setting in downtown Newnan. Color me Pretty believes in educating their clients on proper nail care and nail health. They equip clients with the tools and knowledge to grow healthy nails. While they offer en...

May 13, 202414 min

TOP TIPS FOR START UP COMPANIES | Advice With Neil Gregory and Ceri James | The Business Spotlight

How do you manage a business that grows much faster than you expect?! How do you build trust with your clients? Explore these qusetions and more in this Business Spotlight with Neil Gregory, Co-Founder of The Onto Group, specalists in outsourced data management for schools. Neil reflects on the key lessons of going from start up to 28 people in 4 years and the importance of people management processes. For further details and to get in touch go to https://theontogroup.com/ #business #entrepreneu...

May 06, 202417 min

COMPETING AGAINST BIG RETAILERS WITH A LOCAL TOUCH | Dr. Ahunna Freeman and Karen Barnes | The Business Spotlight

Dr. Ahunna Freeman started Southside Discount Pharmacy 10 years ago with a mission to help her customers manage and prevent their health conditions. Today, she's navigating the complex health care and insurance systems through her independent pharmacy, focusing on personal attention, customer advocacy and education. As a small business owner, she's learned how to learn from failures, how to keep learning, and how to find support from her "tribe." Facebook, Instagram, TikTok @SouthsideDiscountPha...

May 06, 202423 min

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN OPEN MIND | With Russ Bates and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight

Find Russ on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-bates23/ #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstartup #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivational #motivation #thebusinessspotlight...

May 06, 202427 min

BE EASY ON YOURSELF AND DON’T OVERTHINK EVERY SMALL DECISION | Sean McCann and Peter Magee | The Business Spotlight

Introducing Sean McCann owner of Dynamic Safety Solutions, which is a leading provider of Health and Safety Consultancy, Industry Training and Statutory Inspections. Sean is an expert in business compliance and specialises in the area of statutory inspections. (LOLER/ PUWER/ GA). Currently he holds Chartered Membership with IOSH (CMIOSH) and has done so for the past 8 years. Sean's LInkedin: / sean-mccann-cmiosh-b0ba5840 #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #business...

May 06, 202418 min

THESE FACTORS MAKE MY COMPANY SUCCESSFUL | With Amanda Rogers and Barrett MacDonald | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight Interview, we hear from Amanda Rogers, CEO of iplume Writing. Amanda has a long working history in management roles in non-profit organizations. In 2017 she took the leap of doing some freelance writing work so she was able to stay home with her children. Then in 2021 iPlume began to take off when she hired her first employee, and now in 2024 she has a team of 10 people working across Canada. Amanda's main mission is to give back to the community through her writing se...

May 06, 202425 min

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS? | With Paul Watson and Ron Maycock | The Business Spotlight

Today we are joined by Paul Watson - Founder and Managing Director of Privilege Executive Cars, the largest executive private hire company in Leeds. Paul talks through a 19 year journey, starting with 1 vehicle to 26 and how his focus on providing the very best service to his clients has seen them overcome numerous challenges to be well placed for continued growth into the future.

May 06, 202426 min

HOW TO BUILD YOUR TEAM | With Richard Knox and Marc Hunter | The Business Spotlight

During this brilliant interview, some of the answers had a common theme: people. Discover how Richard Knox the founder and CEO of Verlume tells us a lot about how having the right people around you can certainly make and improve a business, but more importantly, how we can learn from others. As a business owner, Richard has sought and taken advice from people and organizations, and after ten years in business, he is doing the same for his brother and sister, who are about to start their own busi...

Apr 29, 202416 min

HOW WE WORK THROUGH BIG CHALLENGES | With Liam Hobbs and Devi Malavika | The Business Spotlight

During the interview, Liam talks about how MTLL was able to use COVID to its advantage and the importance of addressing mental health issues across the community being a mental health first aider himself. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstartup #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivational #motivation #th...

Apr 29, 202416 min

HAVE COURAGE TO SAY YES TO YOUR CALLING | With Emily Rollins and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight

Emily Rollins is the owner of Town Square North West Austin, an adult day care center specializing in care for adults with needs. Emily was inspired to open the business after facing challenges within her family when her father suffered a stroke and her and her siblings became responsible for his care. Emily recognized many families have faced similar challenges with little to no options for specialized care for their loved ones. On today's episode, Emily shares her journey as a business owner a...

Apr 29, 202424 min

THIS IS WHY 'THE SECRET' WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE | With Carlo Scaramuzza and Javier Peralta | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Carlo Scaramuzza MD at CSD Air Conditioning Ltd, who specialise in providing air conditioning for businesses, including servicing, repairs and installations. Carlo shares with us his secret to success, if you haven’t read the book “The Secret”, you should read it, it changed Carlo's life! As he puts it, doing everything the right way no matter the cost. He started work at 16 as an apprentice and after 16 years he decided to venture out and run h...

Apr 29, 202440 min

THRIVING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THESE INDUSTRIES | Dr. Jill Schiefelbein and Teresa Strong-Myrick | The Business Spotlight

Award-winning entrepreneur, top-rated professor, and innovative AI researcher, Dr. Jill Schiefelbein thrives at the intersections of communication, education, and technology. She’s partner and Chief Experience Officer at Render, a start-up specializing in producing hyper-realistic avatars and being a one-stop-shop for digital likeness creation and management. Jill is founder and president of The Dynamic Communicator, Inc. - a boutique communication strategy firm serving clients ranging from Amer...

Apr 29, 202416 min

THE IMPORTANCE IN VALUING PEOPLE & BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS | With Zac Elsts and Andy Knapp | The Business Spotlight

In this episode of Business Spotlight, we hear from Zac Elsts of HandledNow. HandledNow’s mission is to provide the best long term CDL job opportunities and other openings for trade jobs, to the most qualified professionals in the job market. Zac shares with how economic conditions shaped his original business model into what has become a very successful business. Zac talks about the importance of valuing people and it's critical importance in building lasting relationships. Some excellent advic...

Apr 29, 202419 min

CREATE AN INTENTIONAL ENVIRONMENT TO GROW YOUR TEAM | With Monique Farmer and Linda Krei | The Business Spotlight

Meet Entrepreneur Monique Farmer, an executive who worked many years with the Federal Government and Public School system, she then took her experience and launched her own Marketing, Communications and PR Firm. Learn how she transitioned from a fast-paced environment to create an intentional environment, "Family Flourishes so Joy Wins the Day", growing her Team with support and synergy, creating a high performing team with a high level of customer service to grow her business. #business #entrep...

Apr 29, 202424 min

ARE YOU OBSESSED WITH YOUR BUSINESS ? | With Expert Alix Anopol and Tanner O'Brien | The Business Spotlight Series

Alix Anopol is the owner of Alix Anopol Design, an Interior Design Company. Alix is a design-passionate, results-driven, detail-oriented individual with experience in residential interior design, commercial interior design, visual merchandising, marketing, sales, and customer service for the Luxury Home Furnishings industry. Alix shares her journey to starting her Interior Design business and some lessons learned along the way. She shares with us her: Key to Success: Passion and Obsession of the...

Apr 29, 202427 min
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