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The Small Business Surgeon

Breaking down small business ownership into short, digestible snippets perfect for your commute, morning routine, or just before bedtime. Tune in as Samuel Smith, a successful entrepreneur, discusses the ups and downs of owning your own small business.
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Jono Petrohelios: Online Fitness

Hey guys, today's guest is an absolute superstar. He is Fitness Australia's Educator of the Year, an online course creator, a bestselling author and the host of the Fitness Education Online podcast. Please welcome to the show, Jono. Today he talks to us about fitness education & how he started his journey.You can follow Jono on Facebook , Instagram , & his website .Find Jono's book & podcast ....

May 08, 202355 minEp. 233

Friday Fire #103: Other People's Opinions

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about the opinions of others. It is really important that you do not concern yourself with the opinions of others! Other people base their opinions of you on their interactions with you overtime, so their perception of you is always changing. On the contrary, you know yourself & what your intentions are, which is what really matters, so your opinion of yourself will always be different from what others think.

May 05, 202317 minEp. 232

Brandon Neely: Creating a Smarter, More Stable Financial Future

Hey guys, today I have brought the owner of Wealth Wisdom, Financial Partners and the host of the Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast to talk to you guys. Please welcome to the show, Brandon Neely. We are going to talk about a subject that often gets ignored by all of you. All because you're so good at making money. The subject is going to be keeping money.Follow Brandon on LinkedIn & his website .Listen to his podcast here ....

May 01, 202352 minEp. 231

Friday Fire #102: Join the Clinic

Hey guys I know last time I talked to you guys a little bit about affiliate marketing & how I was going to teach you how to start that but unfortunately that is not something I can teach over a podcast. It is impossible to teach this without sharing my screen & showing you videos so I have decided to come up with a solution & make a Facebook Group you can all join, free of charge. I will be posting tips & tutorials on how to get started with affiliate marketing, so make sure to j...

May 01, 202315 minEp. 230

Gary Cairns II: Do What You Love

Guys, I am very, very excited to bring us today's guest. He is an award winning actor who has taken time out of his busy schedule to come hang out with us today. So please welcome to the show, Gary Cairns. Today he talks to us about his journey in the film industry & how he was able to succeed in such a competitive industry.

Apr 24, 202322 minEp. 229

Pedro De Leon Jr: Rebuild, Restructure, Reinforce

Hey guys today's guest is an independent insurance broker, and he is also the co-founder of Tent Huts, a nonprofit dedicated to housing veterans. Guys, please welcome to the show, Pedro DeLeon. Today he talks to us about his journey from being in the army to becoming an entrepreneur & how he was able to apply the skills he learned to succeed.You can find Pedro on Facebook & LinkedIn .

Apr 17, 202346 minEp. 228

Friday Fire #101: Affiliate Marketing

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about affiliate marketing. I'll be sharing some tips & talking to you guys about my experience from making money online. I know this can be a bit overwhelming & it is difficult for me to squeeze 16 years of experience in a 20 minute session, so if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me!

Apr 14, 202319 minEp. 227

Matt Davis: Smart Business Decisions

Hey guys, today's guest is a real special treat. He is an attorney and an entrepreneur who has scaled his law firm to the INC 5000 list two years in a row. Not only that, he's the author of the best selling book, The Art of Preventing Stupid, so we could probably all learn a lot from him. Please welcome, Matt Davis.You can find Matt on LinkedIn & his website ....

Apr 10, 202347 minEp. 226

Caleb Roche: Driving Your Marketing Forward

Hey guys today I want to introduce you guys today my guest is a master of all things marketing. He is a marketing strategist at Club Creative and the owner of C Roche Consulting dot com. Today he talks to us about his experience as a young entrepreneur in the marketing business & how he has gotten to where he is today.You can find Caleb on Facebook , Instagram , & his website ....

Apr 03, 202350 minEp. 225

Friday Fire #100: Authenticity & Honesty

Hey guys today I wanted to tell you that I know I haven't been doing Friday Fire the last couple weeks but I am back with a better strategy. I'll be using these Friday Fires to give you all business advice like I have in the past, but specifically focusing more on business rather than me venting about my week. If you have any questions for me feel free to send me a DM & I will do my best to answer any doubts you have.

Mar 31, 202327 minEp. 224

Marc Azoulay: Helping Men Become Better

Hey guys today I am super excited to announce our guest, Marc Azoulay. He is a psychotherapist & host of the From the Ashes Podcast. Today he talks to us about how he helps men become better by facing their demons & reaching their full potential. If you want to know some tips make sure to listen to the full episode!You can find Marc on Facebook , LinkedIn , & his website here ....

Mar 27, 202353 minEp. 223

Derek Gallimore: The Bad Boy of Business

Hey guys today I want to introduce a very special guest that I have been trying to get on the show for quite some time. He is joining us today from the Philippines so please welcome, Derek Gallimore. He is the author of the bestselling book Inside Outsourcing and the CEO of Outsource Accelerate. Today he talks to us about his journey as an entrepreneur & gives us some tips on Outsourcing. You can find Derek on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , & LinkedIn . Find his website & book here...

Mar 20, 202348 minEp. 222

Jeff Giagnocavo: Surviving in an Amazon World

Hey guys today I am excited to bring on the show a buddy of mine that I have been trying to bring on for a while. He is a business owner, a mentor, consultant. He teaches small business owners retailers how to survive in an Amazon run world. Please welcome, Jeff Giagnocavo. Today he will give us some tips on how you can make money & reduce stress owning a business. You can find Jeff on Facebook , Instagram , & his website ....

Mar 13, 202354 minEp. 221

Drew Howrigan: Achieve Financial Confidence

Hey guys today I have booked on the show a good buddy of mine who is a rockstar financial planner over at Commonwealth Financial Group. He is here to share his journey in entrepreneurship & how COVID helped him expand his marketplace. You can find Drew on Facebook & Instagram .

Mar 06, 20231 hrEp. 220

Friday Fire #99: Create Your Own Destiny

Hey guys today I want to get into how you can create your own destiny. I want to introduce you to a very famous quote by Shakespeare that says "I think, therefore I am". What do you think this quote means? How do you take this information? If you want to hear my perspective of this quote & how I have applied this mindset to get control of my life be sure to give today's episode a listen!

Mar 03, 202317 minEp. 219

Cameron Herald: The COO Whisperer

Hey guys today I am super excited to introduce you to our guest, Cameron Herald. He is known around the world as the COO Whisperer, the author of the best selling book The Second in Command, & founder of the COO Alliance. Today he shares his story as an entrepreneur and gives us some useful tips we can use in the business world. You can find Cameron on Facebook , Instagram , & LinkedIn . You can find his books here ....

Feb 27, 202346 minEp. 218

Kevin Caballaro: Family, Insurance, Soccer

Hey guys today I am pleased to announce our guest of the day. He is making waves in the insurance industry down in Houston. He is a husband, a father, a soccer fan, and more importantly, a superstar when it comes to insurance. Please welcome the show owner of the Caballero Agency, Kevin Caballero. This is Kevin's first podcast, so we will get to dig in and ask away many questions you will want to hear his answers to! Today he talks to us about his insurance business & how he got to where he ...

Feb 20, 202344 minEp. 217

Friday Fire #98: Share Your Wins

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about wins. I know many of us feel awkward or feel afraid to share our wins, so I will reflect on this & share why we shouldn't feel this way. We shouldn't make others feel bad for sharing their wins, but instead celebrate with them.

Feb 17, 202314 minEp. 216

Ameet Khabra: Helping Clients Grow with Ads

Hey guys today I want to introduce you to a masterclass in paid advertising. She is an internet marketer that specializes in the world of PPC & founder of Hop Skip Media, Ameet Khabra. Today she gives us some tips & tricks about the world of Pay-Per-Click ads & how you can utilize them to make your business grow. You can find Ameet on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , & her website ....

Feb 13, 202331 minEp. 215

Friday Fire #97: You're Better Than You Think

Hey, guys! Today I want to pass on a message about comparison in the professional space - so often we compare ourselves to experts in our field who are already where we want to be and it can leave a business owner with extreme imposter syndrome - you need to remember that if you zoom out, you find that you're actually much better at this than you think you are. Remember that.

Feb 10, 202313 minEp. 214

Kerry-Ann Powell: Thriving in Business & Life

Hey guys today I am super excited to announce that I have a wonderful guest with me. She is an International Business Strategist whose speciality is helping business owners in their business & in their life. Please welcome to the show the owner of Trafalgar Strategies Co. Today she talks us through her journey of how she got to where she is today & how she helps business in both their business & life aspects. You can find Kerry-Ann on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , & her websi...

Feb 06, 20231 hrEp. 213

Friday Fire #96: Levels of Life

Hey guys first off I want to apologize for missing last week's Friday Fire. We have a lot of exciting things coming so we have been busy gathering everything together. Today's show is about the levels to life & entrepreneurship. I have gone rock bottom to the top & vice versa, so I know what failure feels like. I will share some of my experiences & tell you how I overcame those bumps in the road & got myself back up.

Feb 03, 202318 minEp. 212

Stacy Raske: Be a Badass Leader

Hey guys today I am honored to welcome back a good friend of mine on the show, Stacy Raske. She is a best selling author, a leadership mentor, & the host of the top rated InFLOWential Podcast. Today she gives us some tips as a successful business woman such as the importance of mindset in the world of entrepreneurship. You can find Stacy on Facebook , Instagram , & her website here . Listen to the InFLOWential podcast here ....

Jan 30, 202359 minEp. 211

Ryan Vo: Do Lion Shit

Hey guys today I am very pleased to announce our guest, Ryan "The Lion" Vo. He is a multiple business owner & public speaker. Today he talks to us about how he spends his time generating more revenue for his clients & brings us some value you can take for your business. You can find Ryan on Facebook & Instagram .

Jan 23, 202348 minEp. 210

Friday Fire #95: Face Your Fears

Hey guys today I want to talk to you guys about fear. Everyone has fears they need to conquer, but the easiest way is to just do it even if you're scared. Today I will talk to you about some personal experiences & how I have overcome any challenges to succeed. If you have any doubts or want some advice, don't hesitate in reaching out to me & I can help however I can.

Jan 20, 202316 minEp. 209

Niko Mercuris: Investing in Crypto

Hey guys today I am really excited for today's guest. He is a multiple published author in the sales & marketing & personal development space, an entrepreneur, & has a lot to tell us about business & crypto. You can find Niko on Facebook , Instagram , & LinkedIn .

Jan 16, 202354 minEp. 208

Friday Fire #94: Focus

Hey guys today I want to share with you the power of focusing on what's important. I will share some habits I have been implementing into my life lately & how it has changed my perspective along with my well being. I have had a couple of obstacles the past few months so implementing this has been a great change in both my personal & business life.

Jan 13, 202323 minEp. 207

Byron Wolfe: Financial Leadership

Hey guys today I want to bring to you guys a very special guest, Byron Wolfe. He is the manager & owner of CFO AF, a fractional CFO service. They do CFO services for small companies that are as low as 500,000 up to 40 million. Today he talks to us about his company & how he has helped many small businesses succeed. You can find Byron on Facebook , Instagram , & find his website here ....

Jan 09, 20231 hrEp. 206

Friday Fire #93: New Year's Resolutions

Hey guys I am back with the first Friday Fire of 2023! I know I took a short break from Friday Fires for a couple of weeks, but I am starting this 2023 strong. Today I want to talk to you guys about New Year's resolutions & how they are, in my opinion, a bunch of BS. I'll elaborate on this in this episode, so give it a listen before you come for me & let me know what you think in the comments.

Jan 06, 202317 minEp. 205

Matt Chalmers: Mind & Body

Hey guys today I want to welcome a very special guest. He is a health & wellness professional, a public speaker, and a Doctor. Please welcome Dr. Matt Chalmers. Today he talks to us about his journey to success & how he got to where he is today. You can find Matt on Facebook , Instagram , & his website . You can find Matt's book here ....

Jan 02, 202358 minEp. 204
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