Are you trying to grow your business alone? What if the fastest way to scale wasn’t more hustle — but better peers?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Bob Carrothers. Meet Bob, your dedicated partner in leadership growth. With over 28 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching, Bob has guided CEOs and C-suite executives towards success and fulfillment.
At Vistage Worldwide, Bob leads peer-to-peer boards where CEOs and executives enhance their skills and make informed decisions. But Bob offers more than facilitation. He provides personalized coaching, connects you with expert speakers, and taps into a global network of over 45,000 board members.
Bob's track record speaks for itself. As a six-time recipient of the Chair Excellence Award, his coaching is grounded in practical experience, offering valuable insights from his own entrepreneurial journey.
Certified in Emer genetics and Predictive Index, Bob understands human behavior deeply. Through these assessments, he empowers leaders to unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
Bob Carrothers isn't just a coach; he's a mentor, guide, and advocate dedicated to shaping the future of leadership, one CEO at a time.

Could peer support be the advantage your business is missing? Learn how to tap into collective wisdom & find out what’s possible with the right peers. Check this out!

Show Links:

Bob Carrothers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobcarrothers/

Vistage Website: https://www.vistage.com/

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Are you leaving thousands on the table with taxes? What if lowering taxes and saving profit happened at the same time — automatically?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Shauna A. Wekherlein. In this episode of the Boss Your Business podcast, we dive deep into the world of tax strategies with our special guest, Shana A. Wekherlein CPA, a renowned tax strategist and expert. Join us as Shana shares her valuable insights and expert advice on how business owners can transform their tax burden into a strategic tax advantage.

Discover the power of proactive tax planning and learn how to leverage smart tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, maximize savings, and ultimately boost your bottom line. Shana's extensive experience and deep understanding of the tax landscape will provide you with practical tips and actionable strategies that you can implement right away.

Want to keep more of what your business earns? Learn how Profit First systems, paired with smart tax planning, help business owners pay themselves first, reduce taxes, and build sustainable profit. Shauna shares how the Cash Goblin app automates it all — making financial management easy.

Learn how to reduce taxes & increase profit and savings. Check this out!

Cash Goblin App: https://www.cashgoblin.com/

Tax Goddess Website: https://taxgoddess.com/growth-team/

Shauna on LinkedIn: (1) Shauna A. Wekherlien | LinkedIn

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Are you asking your clients the right questions? What if a quiz could start your best sales conversations?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Catharine O'Leary. Catharine, known as the 'Quiz Queen,' is an expert in client engagement. With over three decades in market research and consumer insights, she specializes in attracting ideal clients and boosting revenue. Her approach uses questions to foster strong client relationships and grow businesses. Join her mission to harness the power of curiosity to connect with your ideal clients.

Quizzes aren’t just fun—they’re strategic. If you want deeper insights and stronger client relationships, check this out!

Show Links:

Catharine O'Leary Website: https://catharineoleary.com/

Catharine O'Leary on LinkedIn: Catharine O'Leary | LinkedIn

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Want to turn your knowledge into a course that sells?
In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Donna Ashton. Donna Ashton is a course expert, and host of the Mystic Mic: Turn Words into Wealth podcast.

She built a multiple six-figure business entirely with courses and programs while working about 15 hours per week. Donna reuses content (books, presentations, workbooks, podcast episodes, and more) for overwhelmed thought leaders, authors, and speakers who want to monetize what they’ve already created into programs that generate more income and impact.

After 15+ years of designing and selling courses in the online space, Donna has broken down the process of Designing a Course That Converts, allowing her team to handle the heavy lifting—so clients only have to show up and do what they’re brilliant at.

Learn how to create and market courses that actually convert.
Check this out!

Show Links:

Words to Wealth Guide: 7 Ways to Add Additional Revenue Streams> https://www.donnaashton.com/wtwguide

Course Quiz: What type of course is right for your business? > https://www.donnaashton.com/coursequiz

Donna Ashton Website: https://www.donnaashton.com/

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What if your side hustle could become a real agency — without underpricing yourself?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Michael Chagala. Michael is the founder and CEO of Rank Harvest, LLC. Rank Harvest offers premium digital marketing services to local and national businesses in competitive markets, difficult niche challenges, product launches and repairing damaged SEO.
Michael’s career began sweeping the server room floor as an unpaid intern at a software development company, later progressing from software engineer to digital marketing then leadership. Michael was an executive at one of the fastest growing companies in the United States helping bring a small energy company from $20 million annual revenue to nearly $70 as part of a small team of Directors.
As CEO, Michael is Rank Harvest’s visionary, providing strategic direction. His current internal project is developing strategies for brands wanting to enter the metaverse. Rank Harvest owns premium virtual real estate in Decentraland and is building a walk-in interactive experience at the location.

Learn how smart positioning and adaptability turn side hustles into success. Check this out!

Show Links:

Rank Harvest Website: https://rankharvest.com/

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Still relying on ads and social media posts to get clients? Podcasting builds trust faster, shortens the sales cycle, and positions you as the go-to expert — without chasing leads.

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Nicole Grinnell. Nicole is a 2x business owner and founded Mic'd Up Booking driven by her firsthand experience of the power of podcasting. Her desire is to extend this powerful tool to fellow entrepreneurs and business owners.

Nicole comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and small business owners. She launched her first business, Bosun Solutions, in 2017. As the daughter of a Small Business Owner turned Corporate Executive Support- she has unique insight to the needs that the Entrepreneur & CEO face in order to scale their business.

Her entire career has been laced with finding family-life balance, from working for her family business, to getting married and having kids in the midst of climbing the corporate ladder. She now has a marriage, two teenage children, and has grown her businesses to $2 million in revenue. Her goal is to help other small businesses succeed. She is a client of her own services and firmly believes that podcasting is a form of marketing that can lead to great networking opportunities and business success.

Want to turn conversations into real business opportunities? Learn how to grow your business with podcasting.

Check this out!

Show Links:

Nicole Grinnell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-grinnell-b6190515/

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What if hiring leaders didn’t take months?

In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series, I interviewed John Pezoulas. Over the past 15 years, John has excelled in the recruitment industry, from scaling an Exec search firm, a staffing recruitment office or managing 14 National offices. In highly competitive markets in Executive Search (Marketing/Sales/HR) , and High Volume Staffing (Manufacturing/Hospitality/Construction/Industrial/Events/Telecom and International trade). John has consistently secured and managed large contracts with Fortune 1000 companies. He has also experience as a hiring manager, building his own teams of up to 300 headcount across 14 National offices with a $25M P&L. With a focus on open communication and a dedication to personal service, John has earned a reputation as a respected leader among both clients and peers. Outside of work John is busy raising his three beautiful children, Anastasia and, twins Pallas and Theodore. John volunteers with local immigrant and refugee groups to helping arriving newcomers transfer their professional skills, transition employment and adapt to their new home.

A few words about the company: "Ready Set Exec average time to hire is now at 39 days with partnership searches in fiscal 2023-2024; with a 100% success rate on hires since company inception. We save you the opportunity cost by filing executive and revenue generating positions quickly with top 10% of talent. We specialize in filling executive and professional roles in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Business Operations. Connect with me for full time or fractional talent for your organization. We can refer you to our network of 5000+ vetted fractional consultants to support your organization."

Are you struggling to find the right executives — or just filling seats? Learn how to hire them!

Check this out!

Show Links:

John Pezoulas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpezoulas/

Ready Set Exec Website: https://readysetexec.com/

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People aren’t leaving for culture only— they’re leaving for better pay. What if compensation data could predict hiring problems before they happen?

In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Cary Sparrow. Founder, CEO at WageScape - A former US Navy officer who served on several nuclear submarines, turned Entrepreneur. With 35+ years (combined) of engineering, military, consulting, technology, and operations leadership in achieving organizational growth makes him a guest of value to HR leaders and other decision-makers wanting to navigate the labor market, Cary is paving the way for HR professionals and consulting firms to predict the future of wage-pay.

If you hire, manage, or retain people — this episode is for you. Before you lose another great employee, check this out!

Show Links:

Cary Sparrow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carysparrow/

WageScape Website: https://wagescape.com/

Book a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cG

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