Podcasts about business growth cafe

Jason Locklin, Founder and CEO of CloudCompli joined me at the Business Growth Cafe for a frank conversation about the ups and downs of starting and growing a business.  

Krista Hollingsworth, Chief Revenue Officer for Consilien, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to talk about CyberSecurity, Risk medications and Ransomware, and how to protect yourself. www.consilien.com Listen on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/BusinessGrowthCafe

Is there a right time to bring in a sales coach/trainer for your organization? Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Leslie Groene, President of Groene Consulting. Leslie's company has been helping companies for over 24 years set up, train, and manage sales organizations. In this episode, we'll explore various strategies, tips, and recommendations to get your sales team heading in the right direction for success. To learn more, visit: http://www.groeneconsulting.com/ To learn more about the Business Growth Cafe and Craft Marketing Architects, visit www.craftmarketingarchitects.com  

INBRACE CEO John Pham joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss how his company focuses on improving people's lives. We explore his experience launching startups helped him to build a new kind of company; integrating advanced orthodontic methods, practice development, healthcare software systems, lean manufacturing, systems management, and marketing & sales excellence to innovate purposefully and nimbly. His efforts have been recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 when INBRACE was one of Orange County's Top Workplaces and in 2019 and 2020 when he was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Join us as we explore his journey to build this highly successful company.

Leilani Quiray, CEO of be the change HR joins me once again on the Business Growth Cafe to bring her year-long journey as she traveled the US while growing her business, and personally as well.  As a regular guest on the show, Leilani shares life and business lessons that everyone can benefit from.   www.bethechangeHR.org

Karl Pontau, founder of Squash and Stretch Productions joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss the power of storytelling and animation to communicate complex ideas, simply.  Karl's mission is to improve the lives of people around the world by telling engaging stories that build empathetic connections and inspire positive change.  You can find Karl's LinkedIn profile here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontau As a special free offer to Business Growth Cafe listeners, Karl is offering you a 30 minute Exceptional Brand Storytelling coaching session over Zoom. Click this link to schedule your session now! www.squashandstretch.net

Show Notes: https://www.MarkGraban.com/mistake120 My guest for Episode #120 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Angelo Ponzi, Founder / President of the Ponzi Group (now called Craft Marketing Architects). Angelo is a fractional CMO, business advisor, marketing architect, keynote speaker, and author. He's also host of the podcast called Business Growth Cafe. In today's episode, Angelo shares his “favorite mistake” story about not doing his due diligence when he started a film production company that failed in eight months – and what he learned from this that helped him when he tried again. We also talk about the elephant in the room — his last name and the name of his firm. We talk about that story and other topics including: What does it mean to be a marketing architect? Mistakes in understanding customers? Marketing mistakes that you see and help people avoid? I love wine… can you tell us about the work you did with a wine brand to boost demand and sales? The importance of testing ideas and marketing efforts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

Five hundred million plastic straws are used daily, and with many states and cities issuing bans on single-use plastics, what's the alternative?  Well, it's UrthPact! UrthPact is now the leader in compostable manufacturing focused on developing products from earth-friendly materials. UrthPact CEO Paul Boudreau joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his mission to keep 25 billion plastic pieces from reaching the oceans and landfills by the year 2025 and how UrthPact straws can help, one sip at a time!

Steve Hoffman, CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading startup accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries joins me on the Business Growth Cafe to explore and discuss the world of startups. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Hoffman is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winning books. These include “Make Elephants Fly” (published by Hachette), “Surviving a Startup” (published by HarperCollins), and “The Five Forces” (published by BenBella). www.foundersspace.com/10 to download the 10 Commandments of raising venture capital

Supply Chain consultant Richard Montellano, the founder of RAM Supply Chain Inc., joins me, Angelo Ponzi, on the Business Growth Cafe podcast to discuss current supply chain issues and their impact on businesses in the US and worldwide.

Glenn Gow, CEO Therapist joins me, Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss the many challenges and decisions facing CEOs and the steps they can take to become better leaders. Having been a CEO, leading his own company for 25 years, and working with brands such as Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and Apple, Glenn brings a unique perspective having been a CEO to help CEOs.

You screwed up. Made a bad decision. Now if you're human, this has happened to you.  It's inevitable. Whether you're an employee or business leader it has happened. And, I'm sure it has happened in your personal life as well. The question is, how do you deal with this bad decision? And, what do you do about it?  One of the questions you need to consider with any bad decision is what are the unintended consequences?   Join me, Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe as I explore this topic and offer up some ideas and steps you can take to deal with a "Bad Decision."

Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Jeff Brown, Founder, and President of Brown and Associates, specializing in improving large-scale systems to develop and adopt a culture that eliminates waste and improves operational effectiveness. With 25 years of experience creating, building, and growing successful companies, Jeff has a unique ability to identify even the slightest improvements in operations and processes that yield dramatic results. A true entrepreneur with a passion and energy for driving results while maintaining fiscal responsibility, Jeff is uniquely able to recruit and hire only the best talent to build winning teams of sales and operational staff successfully. Learn more about Brown and Associates at: https://www.jsbnetwork.com/ Listen to the Business Growth Cafe on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/BusinessGrowthCafe

Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Joanie Connell, Ph.D., is a talent management expert, organizational consultant, author, public speaker, and a leadership and career coach for people across job levels, ages, and industries, and especially loves helping technical people improve their people skills.  As a psychologist, she works with both management and their teams to improve communications resulting in more effective and efficient teams.  Listen in as she shares some great advice that every business leader, especially those tech-oriented leaders can use to improve their business.   Learn more about her company at: https://flexibleworksolutions.com/ Check out her podcast, https://reinventingnerds.blubrry.net/ Or, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanieconnell/

Frank Caperino, known as Franchise Frank, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe for a master class on buying a franchise. If you ever thought about buying a franchise, this is the show for you.  With over 20 years of franchise experience, Frank gets into all of the important things you need to know as you navigate this process to help you make the right and intelligent choice. This experience comes from not only helping people buy franchises but from being an operator himself. To learn more, visit: www.franchisefrank.com

Leilani Quiray, CEO and Founder of BeTheChangeHR took a different route in 2020 during the pandemic.  She packed up her car and began traveling the country.  But being remote didn't slow her down.  She grew her business, added employees, and managed to have adventure after adventure hiking mountains and scaling rock faces along the way. Join us at the Business Growth Cafe this week for a special and insightful show with a very special woman.  

IZO Spirits CEO Gaston Martinez joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss growing the IZO brand during the challenges of 2021. What do you do when one of your primary channels of distribution, restaurants, is not available? How do you grow from one product to eight and maintain the highest level of quality?  And, what is the impact on your brand when you're winning awards competition after competition? Grab a glass, sit back and let's sip some Mezcal! www.izospirits.com

When we think about marketing, the 4P's come to mind.  Product /Service, Place, Price, and Promotion.  But today, there are many more P's, or possibly even C's, depending on your thinking.  Join me at the Business Growth Cafe to explore, and count the number of P's you might have in your business and how they can impact the growth of your business.

Carol Marzouk, the Chief Executive Lion Tamer and CEO of Leadership N’ Soul, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss how she helps leadership Rebuild Low Trust Relationships in the Workplace; Resolve Conflict; Communication; Engagement.

Most, if not all, people can't wait for 2020 to be over. We all know someone who has been hurt by this pandemic and has gotten COVID-19. Lost jobs and income, feeling isolated and disconnected, loneliness, and frankly, you just want to hug someone. But in all of this darkness, there is light. We all want and need to heal! Today, in this podcast, we explore the power of positivity. To find light in the darkness we ask that you dig deep to find something that you are grateful for and seek words of inspiration for the world for the coming year. To help us do that, I've invited my friend Leilani Quiray to co-host this inspirational episode, along with a variety of people to share their stories of positivity. Please join us for this unique 2020, hour-long Business Growth Cafe podcast event to help you heal and lift your spirits. Special Guests: Charles Antis, Chase Boehringer, Wei Houng, Ric Franzi, Joe Martin and Dawn Reese.  

Most, if not all, people can't wait for 2020 to be over. We all know someone who has been hurt by this pandemic and has gotten COVID-19. Lost jobs and income, feeling isolated and disconnected, loneliness, and frankly, you just want to hug someone. But in all of this darkness, there is light. We all want and need to heal! Today, in this podcast, we explore the power of positivity. To find light in the darkness we ask that you dig deep to find something that you are grateful for and seek words of inspiration for the world for the coming year. To help us do that, I've invited my friend Leilani Quiray to co-host this inspirational episode, along with a variety of people to share their stories of positivity. Please join us for this unique 2020, hour-long Business Growth Cafe podcast event to help you heal and lift your spirits. Special Guests: Charles Antis, Chase Boehringer, Wei Houng, Ric Franzi, Joe Martin and Dawn Reese.  

Michelle Seiler Tucker joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss her new book, Exit Rich and the ins and outs of selling your business.  We also spend time discussing why businesses fail and steps you can take to ensure you ultimately have a successful exit!

Michelle Seiler Tucker joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss her new book, Exit Rich and the ins and outs of selling your business.  We also spend time discussing why businesses fail and steps you can take to ensure you ultimately have a successful exit! Book Pre-order: Exit Rich

Do you associate Love with your business? With your employees? Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Dr. Bruno Cignacco, to discuss the concept of love as it relates to business and his latest book, The Art of Compassionate Business. If you own a business or are an HR person, this is a must listen to show!

Do you associate Love with your business? With your employees? Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Dr. Bruno Cignacco, to discuss the concept of love as it relates to business and his latest book, The Art of Compassionate Business. If you own a business or are an HR person, this is a must listen to show!

Richard Mulholland, Founder, and Samantha Dean Leontsinis, Managing Director of the company Missing Link located in South Africa, joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to take us on a journey to help you achieve keynote worthy presentations.

Richard Mulholland, Founder, and Samantha Dean Leontsinis, Managing Director of the company Missing Link located in South Africa, joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to take us on a journey to help you achieve keynote worthy presentations.

Paul Mitchell, who has been telling his story of  A Life in Black and White: How to Authentically Discuss Race in Business joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  This is an important discussion! Because of his life experiences, he is uniquely positioned to provide information and understanding to people of power, primarily White people, to help support better communication and engagement with their employees, families, and expand opportunities to show empathy and compassion to the Black community. His goal is to help provide information to those who authentically want to learn more about the challenges the black community faces in the workplace and how we can develop a true partnership through genuine understanding and knowledge, to help make our workplaces more collaborative and productive. This is a key time for business leaders to educate themselves on how to have these meaningful conversations with their employees of all races. 

Paul Mitchell, who has been telling his story of  A Life in Black and White: How to Authentically Discuss Race in Business joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  This is an important discussion! Because of his life experiences, he is uniquely positioned to provide information and understanding to people of power, primarily White people, to help support better communication and engagement with their employees, families, and expand opportunities to show empathy and compassion to the Black community. His goal is to help provide information to those who authentically want to learn more about the challenges the black community faces in the workplace and how we can develop a true partnership through genuine understanding and knowledge, to help make our workplaces more collaborative and productive. This is a key time for business leaders to educate themselves on how to have these meaningful conversations with their employees of all races. 

Brad Chisum, CEO, and Founder of the Launch Factory joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to talk about what it says on his website home page…We launch Startup companies. During the discussion, we focus on his unique approach to helping launch startups and his own unique startup experience.

Brad Chisum, CEO, and Founder of the Launch Factory joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to talk about what it says on his website home page…We launch Startup companies. During the discussion, we focus on his unique approach to helping launch startups and his own unique startup experience.

Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Tony Penn, CEO of Penn Consulting.  Tony is a business owner, executive consultant & coach and is here today to talk leadership, and what and how leaders need to focus during these crazy times. Tony also has a specialty working with leaders in the restaurant industry. To find out more visit: https://pennultimateconsulting.com/

Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Tony Penn, CEO of Penn Consulting.  Tony is a business owner, executive consultant & coach and is here today to talk leadership, and what and how leaders need to focus during these crazy times. Tony also has a specialty working with leaders in the restaurant industry. To find out more visit: https://pennultimateconsulting.com/

David Oates, Crisis PR Expert and founder of Public Relations Security Services joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss why every company needs to have a crisis plan in place, not only to protect your reputation but also your company.

David Oates, Crisis PR Expert and founder of Public Relations Security Services joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss why every company needs to have a crisis plan in place, not only to protect your reputation but also your company.

As marketers, we know how to talk about our product or service, but do we know how all of this is articulated from the voice of the customer?  A Marketing Leader, Business Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Fractional CMO, Podcast Host of the Business Growth Cafe, and Founder & President of The Ponzi Group, Angelo Ponzi, cautions marketers from relying too much on the data and their own expertise instead of listening to the needs of the customer right from the source.   Takeaways: Understand the voice of the customer by talking to your buyers. When you do not get it straight from the source, there is more of a chance that personal bias can get in the way. Before making your next update in marketing, whether it is the website or a new piece of collateral, take the time to think through what you are doing. Ask, who is the audience and what is the goal? “Marketing is an investment in your future, not just an expense...it's a growth engine.” - Angelo Ponzi Be sure to form relationships with multiple people at your clients' businesses. If a single point of contact leaves, you will still have quality connections at the company. Focus your efforts. Do not try to do too many things at once, or else you will not be able to do anything well. Career Advice - Don't be so stubborn, listen and accept advice.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeloponzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeloPonzi15 The Ponzi Group: https://www.theponzigroup.com/ Lessons Learned: https://www.theponzigroup.com/post/lessons-learned Business Growth Cafe Podcast: https://www.theponzigroup.com/podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/aponzi08   Busted Myths: Businesses do not need to talk to their customers to understand their needs because they have data and their own expertise. - Teams need to talk to their customers to hear about their needs straight from the source. There is too much bias that can happen when teams make decisions on behalf of the customer without asking their buyers about it. A marketing silver bullet will solve all of your problems. - Marketing is not just about one thing, it takes the integration of many components working together to create growth.   Ways to Tune In: iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-show/id1338838763 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1vVLpNI1LssMTiL6Kdsamn Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-hard-corps-marketing-show Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Im7mytmu2wa2mekhoeixlja5hpe?t=The_Hard_Corps_Marketing_Show YouTube - Full video - https://youtu.be/It6tOUSB6fc

Justin Breen, CEO & Founder of BrEpic Communications, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his journey from newspaper editor to global PR leader/storyteller and his approach for building success for brands.  As a newspaper editor receiving countless press releases from PR firms, Justin recognized there was a better way to create click-worthy stories that local, regional national and global media want for their readers.

Justin Breen, CEO & Founder of BrEpic Communications, joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his journey from newspaper editor to global PR leader/storyteller and his approach for building success for brands.  As a newspaper editor receiving countless press releases from PR firms, Justin recognized there was a better way to create click-worthy stories that local, regional national and global media want for their readers.

Paul Wirth, entrepreneur, EOS Implementor and Founder & Facilitator at CEO Axxess joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his new venture and the path to identity and bring a new product/service to market.    

Paul Wirth, entrepreneur, EOS Implementor and Founder & Facilitator at CEO Axxess joins me at the Business Growth Cafe to discuss his new venture and the path to identity and bring a new product/service to market.    

Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, he/she is a born leader.  But I’m not sure anyone is really born a great leader.  Given today’s challenges in the business world; however, leadership is even more important than ever. Adam Mendler, CEO, of Veloz Group joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  Adam is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and today, my guest, to explore the importance of leadership, as well as advice for entrepreneurs about improving their leadership skills.

Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, he/she is a born leader.  But I’m not sure anyone is really born a great leader.  Given today’s challenges in the business world; however, leadership is even more important than ever. Adam Mendler, CEO, of Veloz Group joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  Adam is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and today, my guest, to explore the importance of leadership, as well as advice for entrepreneurs about improving their leadership skills.

Business leaders are navigating unchartered waters in today's business climate and making decisions that can have a lasting impact on their business. Stop by the Business Growth Cafe to hear insights from my guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Expert as we discuss making rational, well-thought-out decisions vs gut decisions based instincts.  Protect yourself and your team from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases to develop the wisest and most profitable decision-making strategies for today and tomorrow.

Business leaders are navigating unchartered waters in today's business climate and making decisions that can have a lasting impact on their business. Stop by the Business Growth Cafe to hear insights from my guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Expert as we discuss making rational, well-thought-out decisions vs gut decisions based instincts.  Protect yourself and your team from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases to develop the wisest and most profitable decision-making strategies for today and tomorrow.

How we show up in life matters. Our intentions, energy, and presence matter. The impact we have on others depends on how we show up. As a leader, this is critical to our mission. Marc Koehler, President, Lead with Purpose tomorrow joins me at the Business Growth Cafe for an insightful conversation and guidance in leading today and tomorrow.

How we show up in life matters. Our intentions, energy, and presence matter. The impact we have on others depends on how we show up. As a leader, this is critical to our mission. Marc Koehler, President, Lead with Purpose tomorrow joins me at the Business Growth Cafe for an insightful conversation and guidance in leading today and tomorrow.

What is EOS is all about?  Join me and my guest, Chris Duncan, serial entrepreneur and now an EOS Implementer, explore EOS and the benefits of the program to help leadership teams Clarify, Simplify, and Achieve their vision using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Subscribe to the Business Growth Cafe and catch up on all of the great content and advice to help your business grow.

What is EOS is all about?  Join me and my guest, Chris Duncan, serial entrepreneur and now an EOS Implementer, explore EOS and the benefits of the program to help leadership teams Clarify, Simplify, and Achieve their vision using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Subscribe to the Business Growth Cafe and catch up on all of the great content and advice to help your business grow.

HR expert LeiLani E. Quiray, SPHR and the legal team of Ford & Diulio, Brendan Ford and Kristopher Diulio, answer questions and call-ins from those it might impact the most. Join me, Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe to hear a breakdown of the new law and guidance on how to navigate it to protect your business.

I am a vodka drinker. Or rather I was. And now, thanks to my guest, I drink a Rye Whiskey brand out of Baltimore Maryland called Sagamore Spirit. Join me, Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe for my in-depth interview with Brian Treacy, President of Sagamore Spirit, where we discuss the emergence of Maryland Style Rye Whiskey and the growth of the Sagamore brand across the US... one sip, one bottle at a time. Oh, we also do a little taste testing too!

Are you ready to compete in 2020?  In this Business Growth Cafe episode, I discuss a planning framework called the "Apples Strategy Framework" to get you and your team thinking about the opportunities and challenges you'll face in 2020 and to begin to align and focus everyone in your business on the path to business growth.

Many companies simply lack the experience of working with the various social media platforms and/or lack a strategy and process to manage the daily activities required of their social efforts. What’s the solution? Neal Schaffer, Social Media Expert and Social Media Agency owner, joined me, Angelo Ponzi fractional CMO and your host at the Business Growth Cafe today to explore the impact social media can have and suggestions on ways to make it efficient and effective for your business.

Have you ever thought and wondered how you became an entrepreneur? What drove you to start your first business?  At the Business Growth Cafe this week, I dig into where I believe I got my start, motivation, drive to start my own businesses. I'm calling this show, Life lessons from the #1 plumber, in the #2 business, lessons my father taught me that I never listened to, but found valuable later on in life. And, the simple lessons that translated into life-long values that continue to drive me today.

LeiLani E. Quiray, SPHR, CEO of bethechangeHR and me, your host and fractional CMO Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe this week to explore the many HR topics that can impact your short and long-term business growth.

LeiLani E. Quiray, SPHR, CEO of bethechangeHR and me, your host and fractional CMO Angelo Ponzi, at the Business Growth Cafe this week to explore the many HR topics that can impact your short and long-term business growth.

In this episode of Business Growth Cafe, we will explore Matt Everitt, CEO of World of Dance,’s journey from CFO for a PR agency, marketing executive, business coach, and entrepreneur that led him to his current position, and the best advice he ever received early on that shaped his business future.

In this episode of Business Growth Cafe, we will explore Matt Everitt, CEO of World of Dance,’s journey from CFO for a PR agency, marketing executive, business coach, and entrepreneur that led him to his current position, and the best advice he ever received early on that shaped his business future.

In thinking about growing your business, what keeps you up at night? Sales? Marketing, your employees? The needs and expectations of your customers? Finance? Or, maybe it’s all of these! Planning for growth is easy, it’s the implementation that’s the hard part. And, sticking to the plan is even harder. In this episode of Business Growth Cafe, Angelo Ponzi discussed ideas keep your business moving in the right direction.

What aspects of your business keep you up at night? This week's episode features selected highlights of 2018 Business Growth Cafe show guests answering this question. 

Selected guest highlights from 2018 Business Growth Cafe Shows. Listen to get an overview of the insights you may have missed and hopefully they’ll pique your interest to revisit early shows.

"Making and taking the time to plan for the future of your company is of paramount importance. How can your organization capitalize on this planning session and ensure that the time spent is meaningful – and genuinely useful in managing growth? One approach to growth is acquistion.  Or, maybe you're ready to sell?“ - Wayne Pinnell, CPA, Managing Partner at Haskell & White, LLP Wayne Pinnell joined us on Business Growth Cafe to provide insights on exit strategies, the importance of planning for the future of your business, M&A and much more.   

“Discipline around reviewing monthly financials is essential to running a business. The 'numbers' or financial statements can confirm that the business is on track or they can serve as an early warning signal that a problem is around the corner.  Take control of your company's growth by ensuring you understand the story your finanzials are telling you.” - Jean Latu, Ingenio Solutions Jean Latu of Ingenio Solutions joined us on Business Growth Cafe to discuss why it is important to look at your brand’s financials from a strategic perspective.

New business is the lifeblood of any company-- but how can you attract new business to your company and improve your business development process? In this episode of Business Growth Cafe, Jack Kelly, President and Founder of Corlea Group, Inc., joins us to answer this question and much more!