Nicole Donnelly is the Founder of AI Smart Marketing, an AI-powered marketing agency that helps brands create personalized and effective marketing campaigns. Through AI courses, workshops, and services, the agency teaches people how to leverage cutting-edge AI tools to create effective AI solutions. Nicole has over 18 yrs of experience as an entrepreneur, having founded and built her company, BabyLegs, into a global brand. By 2009, she had grown it to around $5 million in sales with 24 employees and expanded to 85 countries before selling it.  BabyLegs won the industry Design Excellence award for 12 years, was named one of Seattle’s Best Places to Work, and received a national award for Workplace Flexibility." Nicole is also the Founder of Emotionality, a former professional snowboarder, snowboarding instructor, and author of Rash to Riches: How I Grew BabyLegs from a Home Business to a Global Brand. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Nicole Donnelly, the Founder of AI Smart Marketing, about strategies for leveraging AI in business. Nicole also shares her experience building and selling BabyLegs, the benefits of AI, and how to stay on top of AI developments.

Helen Todd is the Co-founder and CEO of Creativity Squared, a platform that explores how creatives collaborate with artificial intelligence. She is a seasoned entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, and international speaker. Helen is also the Co-founder and CEO of Sociality Squared, a women-owned, full-service social media agency founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Helen Todd, the Co-founder and CEO of Creativity Squared and Sociality Squared, about the intersection of AI and creativity. They also discuss the concept and use of synthetic media, how businesses can leverage AI, and why Helen started a social media marketing agency.

Chase Damiano is the Founder of Human At Scale, a leadership development company that empowers purpose-driven leaders to elevate their teams and scale their businesses. Under his leadership, the company has served a wide range of leaders and executive teams, representing about $100 million in annual revenue.  Before founding Human At Scale, Chase served as the COO of Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters and was a Co-founder at Barometer Interactive. He is an alumnus of Virginia Tech and the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Program. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Chase Damiano, the Founder of Human At Scale, to talk about entrepreneurship and building a coffee brand. Chase shares the challenges he faced finding a distributor, overcoming burnout, and how he became a coach.

Tamara Loehr is the Co-founder of Beusail Academy, a marketplace and community where conscious consumers use their purchasing power to make a collective positive impact. She became an entrepreneur at 19 years old when she started a digital marketing agency. Tamara is also the Co-founder of Concertina Team, an outsourcing agency that helps entrepreneurs scale by finding the right team for them. She is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and an advocate for female entrepreneurs and net-positive brands.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Tamara Loehr, the Co-founder of Beusail Academy and Concertina Team, about how to build a purpose-driven brand. They also discuss the concept of ethical offshoring, how to raise entrepreneurial kids, and Tamara's inspiration to start Beusail Academy. 

Kenny Schiff is the Director of Analytics at Lone Star Communications, a Texas-based healthcare solutions company that provides technology services to hospitals. A healthcare industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, Kenny is also the Founder of CareSight, an analytics-as-a-service platform. He hosts the newly launched CarePoints Podcast and is based in Naples, Florida.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Kenny Schiff, the Director of Analytics at Lone Star Communications, to talk about scaling a healthcare business. They also discuss the difference between service and technology companies, changes in the healthcare technology field over the years, and how to find a strategic acquirer.

Nick Thompson is the Co-founder and President of VEA Office Professionals Inc., a virtual services provider helping businesses scale. He has over 25 years of experience in leadership and executive management, having co-founded and led several companies, including one that he scaled up to over $100 million in revenue. Nick is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and the author of  LOOK OUT! You're About to Get F**ked!: The 13 Biggest Pitfalls of Business and How to Avoid Them.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Nick Thompson, the Co-founder and President of VEA Office Professionals Inc., about his strategies for scaling a company to over $100 million. Nick also talks about his merger and acquisition formula, how the dot-com bubble and the 9/11 tragedy affected his company, and tips for working with your spouse. 

Ryan Tansom is the Founder of Arkona and the Creator of the Intentional Growth Framework. He started his entrepreneurial journey at his family business, where he helped turn it around and enabled it to be sold for eight figures to a local competitor. At Arkona, Ryan helps entrepreneurs grow the value of their company through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. He is also a speaker and host of the Intentional Growth Podcast.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ryan Tansom, the Founder of Arkona, to talk about intentional growth strategies. Ryan also explains how business valuations work and shares his experience working at his family's business and selling the company.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for one of the early business podcasts; he assisted in putting all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running the Inspired Insider Podcast since 2011. He has featured top entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews. He also founded a nutritional supplement business and continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility, Chiropractical Solutions & Massage. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by his business partner, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, to talk about their acquisition plans. They share Rise25's company values, their criteria for evaluating businesses to acquire, and their preferred revenue range.

Barrett Cordero is the President of BigSpeak, a speaker’s bureau representing motivational and keynote speakers. Under his direction, the company has generated exponential growth and has been listed in Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest-growing companies for six years. Before joining BigSpeak, Barrett was an Account Representative at CJ (formerly Commission Junction) and a Manager at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Barrett Cordero, the President of BigSpeak, about leveraging sales and speaking to build a business. They also discuss tips for working with high-profile individuals, how to thrive as a dyslexic, and how the 2008 economic recession and the pandemic impacted the speaking industry.

Glenn Hebert is the Founder of the Horse Radio Network, the largest online podcast network for horse lovers worldwide. Glenn, aka Glenn the Geek, began niche podcasting in 2006 and started the Horse Radio Network in 2008. With over 15 years of experience, he has hosted and produced over 10,000 podcast episodes centered around horses. These include Horses in the Morning, which has produced over 3,300 episodes in 14 years. The Horse Radio Network was sold to Equine Network in Oct of 2022, and Glenn took over the role of Director of Podcasting.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Glenn Hebert, the Founder of the Horse Radio Network, to talk about building a niche-focused podcast network. They also discuss strategies for producing quality podcasts, tips for starting a daily show, and how the pandemic impacted podcast growth. 

Joel Gandara is the President of Joel Gandara Coaching. Born in Cuba, he and his family immigrated to the United States in 1980. He started buying and selling products in fourth grade and later built an apparel business to eight figures and beyond.  Joel was the Founder and CEO of Morro Capital, which focused on investing in apparel brands. He is now a renowned life and business coach dedicated to empowering men to be the best versions of themselves. He is also the author of 31 Days to Become a Better Man: Level Up in All Areas of Your Life! In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Joel Gandara, the President of Joel Gandara Coaching, about his entrepreneurship journey and tips for becoming a better version of yourself. Joel also shares his background, the challenges he faced settling in a new country, and the business lessons he has learned over the years. Stay tuned.

Caity (Caitlin) Cronkhite is the Founder and CEO of Good Words, a technical writing and documentation consulting firm. Good Words provides strategic, management, and implementation support to companies across different industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small five-person startups. Caity grew up on a farm in Indiana and majored in technical writing at Carnegie Mellon University. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Caity Cronkhite, the Founder and CEO of Good Words, to talk about building a technical writing agency. They also discuss the challenges Caity faced transitioning from a small town to a large city, and how the pandemic and the 2023 economy have impacted the tech industry. 

Natalie Kaminski is the Co-founder and CEO of JetRockets, an award-winning software, web, and mobile application development company. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Natalie is a dynamic and resourceful web and mobile technology entrepreneur. She is also the Co-founder of OneTribe, an online app that helps businesses automate their time off management policy. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Natalie Kaminski, the Co-founder and CEO of JetRockets, about how to build and scale tech-enabled companies. They also talk about the effects of the war in Ukraine, the history of goBaby, and strategies for building great partnerships with clients.

Sean Frank is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cloud Equity Group, a Wall Street-based asset management firm. He started his career as an entrepreneur and businessman at 12, building what became a web-hosting company. Over the past two decades, he has acquired significant expertise in all aspects of private equity investing, leading to the founding of Cloud Equity Group in 2013. Sean is also a keynote speaker and mentor to young entrepreneurs.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Sean Frank, the Founder and Managing Partner of Cloud Equity Group, to talk about building a tech-enabled service provider. They also discuss the evolution of Sean's business, how to overcome age bias in the private equity space, and tips for thriving in a highly competitive industry.

Scott Novis is the Founder of GameTruck, a mobile video game party company that delivers parties to clients' doorsteps. Inspired by traditional video game arcades, Scott founded GameTruck in 2006 to bring modern games and consoles to the social atmosphere of arcade gaming. He is also the Founder and CEO of GameTruck Licensing, the franchising company that helps individual GameTruck business owners succeed in the mobile video game party market. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Scott Novis, the Founder of GameTruck, about leveraging gaming to promote connections and friendships. Scott also discusses the benefits and challenges of franchising, tips for managing kids' playtime, and knowledge management strategies.

Brian Will is a serial entrepreneur and expert sales and management consultant. For over 35 years, he has founded seven companies across four industries, with a combined worth of over half a billion dollars. His first foray into owning his own business was a 10-year stint in the landscaping industry, which he started when he was twenty years old. He currently owns restaurants in Atlanta and manages a real estate business in Georgia and Florida.  Brian is a keynote speaker and the author of NO... The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations, The Dropout Multi-Millionaire, and I Give The Dumb Kids Hope. He is also the host of The Dropout Multi-Millionaire Podcast and serves as a City Council Member at the City of Alpharetta. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Brian Will, a serial entrepreneur, to discuss sales and management strategies. They also talk about Brian's service in the military, the lessons he learned from the success and failure of his landscaping business, and tips for building a diversified clientele. 

Tim Harrison is the Founder and CEO of Harrison Financial Services, a premier financial planning and wealth management firm serving decision-makers, affluent families, private family offices, and foundations. Tim has been a wealth management advisor for about 30 years, helping his clients achieve financial security by providing innovative solutions for their personal and professional needs. He started his career at Northwestern Mutual but currently leads Harrison Financial Services' team of 22 employees with over 30 post-graduate credentials. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Tim Harrison, the Founder and CEO of Harrison Financial Services, to discuss networking and investment tips. Tim also shares his entrepreneurship journey, his financial struggles during the 2007 economic crisis, and the effects of AI on the investment industry. 

Raleigh Williams is a lawyer turned entrepreneur and the CEO of DealMaven, a company that helps entrepreneurs grow and exit their businesses. After leaving the legal profession, Raleigh started Alcatraz Escape Games, an escape room business which he sold in 2020. He now helps other entrepreneurs sell their businesses for life-changing multiples. He also hosts the DealMaven Podcast.   In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Raleigh Williams, the CEO of DealMaven, to discuss the ups and downs of building and exiting an escape room business. Raleigh talks about his inspiration to go into entrepreneurship, his growth strategies, and his criteria for acquiring businesses.

Joh Olson is the Chair of the San Francisco chapter of TIGER 21, an exclusive peer membership organization of ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. He is also a Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant at Pacifica Advisors, which offers M&A advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses with an enterprise value of $5 to $150 million throughout the Western US and Mexico.  Joh has held various leadership positions in the corporate and healthcare sectors, including UCLA, UC Davis, Stanford, Redesign Health, and Carta Healthcare. He co-founded Treehut with his wife, and he is the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Treehut produces handcrafted wooden watches and sunglasses.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Joh Olson, the Chair of the San Francisco chapter of TIGER 21, about how to delegate in business and leverage peer groups. They also discuss the challenges Joh and his wife overcame to build Treehut, tips for growing a sellable business, and how Joh helped a client delegate and successfully exit her business.

Paul Griffin is the Co-founder and CEO of The Sales Factory, a business development solutions company. The firm helps companies in multiple industries drive new business and accelerate growth by leveraging technology.  Paul has held marketing roles at various Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including Procter and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, and Kraft Heinz.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Paul Griffin, the Co-founder and CEO of The Sales Factory, about how to excel in sales in an uncertain economy. They also discuss the challenge of building a structured remote team, the key breaking points at The Sales Factory, and how Paul leverages AI.

John Bly is the Managing Partner and Regional Leader of the South Atlantic region of Aprio, a global financial consulting and CPA firm. He started his accounting firm shortly after graduating in 2004, grew it to 70 employees, and made about 15 acquisitions before merging with Aprio. John is the author of Cracking The Code: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Your Business Through Mergers And Acquisitions For Pennies On The Dollar. He is also the host of the Aprio Advisory podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews John Bly, the Managing Partner and Regional Leader of the South Atlantic region of Aprio, about how to grow a company through acquisitions. They also discuss the lessons John learned during his early days in mergers and acquisitions, how to do due diligence and hire culturally fit employees, and the difference between small and large company acquisitions. 

Tim Williams is the Founder of Ignition Consulting Group, a firm dedicated to assisting agencies and professional service firms in optimizing their value propositions. As a globally recognized expert in business strategy and pricing methodologies, Tim is an international speaker and presenter for business organizations worldwide. He is also the author of Positioning for Professionals: How Professional Knowledge Firms Can Differentiate Their Way to Success and Take a Stand for Your Brand: Building a Great Agency Brand from the Inside Out. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Tim Williams, the Founder of Ignition Consulting Group, to talk about pricing and positioning strategies for professional service firms. They discuss the inefficiencies of the billable hour pricing model, tips for leveraging AI to serve clients, and the benefits of business specialization.

Joey Coleman is an award-winning speaker who specializes in customer and employee retention. With more than 20 years of experience in the customer experience space, he helps organizations retain their best customers and turn them into raving fans through his First 100 Days methodology. Joey is also the author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Joey Coleman, the author of Never Lose an Employee Again, to talk about how to create remarkable employee experiences. They also discuss Joey's 100-day onboarding process, the connection between customer experience and employee experience, and common pushbacks employers have about remote work.

Jonathan Twombly is a real estate investor and a Managing Member at Two Bridges Asset Management. A former Wall Street lawyer turned entrepreneur, Jonathan leverages his many years of experience in multi-family real estate to help successful individuals, families, and trusts diversify their asset portfolios. For over a decade, his company has worked with pre-qualified investors to obtain income and achieve capital growth through investments in multi-family residential real estate in the fast-growing southeastern US.  Jonathan is a Harvard University and Columbia Law School graduate and has lived in various places, including London, New York, and Japan. He is also the creator of Apartment Investors Club (AIC), a  membership-based community exclusively for multifamily real estate investors.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jonathan Twombly, a real estate investor and managing member at Two Bridges Asset Management, about how to invest in multi-family real estate. They also discuss entrepreneurs' challenges in building their businesses, Jonathan’s criteria for finding and evaluating property in different markets, and why he bought a small rundown motel in upstate New York.

Linh Podetti is an entrepreneur and the Founder and Director of Outsourcing Angel, a company that provides virtual assistants and offshore staffing solutions. Based in Australia, Linh helps businesses reduce operating costs and increase efficiency by connecting them with virtual assistants from the Philippines. Outsourcing Angel also supports its clients by helping them build systems and workflows to scale their operations. Linh is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), Sydney chapter.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Linh Podetti, the Founder and Director of Outsourcing Angel, to discuss outsourcing strategies. They also talk about the benefits of content creation and delegating, how Outsourcing Angel gives back to the community, and how Linh helps her clients with automations.

Jon Vroman is the Founder and CEO of Front Row Dads, a community of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. Front Row Dads supports fathers who have businesses and are interested in getting better in everything they do, from improving their personal and spiritual lives to their relationships with their spouses. Jon is also an award-winning keynote speaker, author of The Front Row Factor, and the host of the Front Row Dads podcast, which focuses on thriving marriages, empowered parenting, emotional mastery, optimal health, and integrated living. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jon Vroman, the Founder and CEO of Front Row Dads, about how he helps men in business become better fathers and husbands. They also discuss Jon's sales experience at Cutco, what he learned from working with Tony Robbins, and how he dealt with his childhood trauma. 

Martin Tobias is a Founder and General Partner at Incisive Ventures, a Seattle-based venture capital firm focusing on cutting-edge technology companies. Martin is a venture capitalist with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He has worked for Microsoft, Upgrade Labs, and Tippr. He focuses on pre-seed companies and has invested in different types of businesses, including four unicorns. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Martin Tobias, the Founder of Incisive Ventures, to talk about fundraising strategies that reduce friction at scale. They also discuss the benefits of starting a business during a recession, the challenges with scaling quickly, and Martin's criteria for investing in startups.

Tom Breeze is the Founder and CEO of Viewability, a leading YouTube advertising agency that partners with companies to get reliable, profitable customers at scale. He is an expert on how to get more exposure, more views, and new clients through YouTube. Tom is also the author of Viewability and the creator of Bidurk, an X-ray tool that helps businesses create top-performing YouTube content that customers love.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Tom Breeze, the Founder and CEO of Viewability, about strategies for getting more clients from YouTube. They also discuss Tom's journey into working with Google ads, the benefits of operating a performance-based business model, and how to maximize YouTube ads. 

Corey Kupfer is the Founder of DealQuest and Principal at Kupfer & Associates, PLLC. He is a deal-driven growth strategist, negotiator, dealmaker, speaker, and attorney-turned-entrepreneur. He founded DealQuest to provide courses, retreats, masterminds, and other valuable content designed to support entrepreneurs, high-level executives, and business leaders in achieving their vision and goals through deal-driven growth. Corey's journey into entrepreneurship started at the age of 15. Over the years, he has represented, trained, and mentored thousands of companies and entrepreneurs to achieve leaps in their business growth. He is the author of Authentic Negotiating, host of the DealQuest Podcast, and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, New York Chapter. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Corey Kupfer, the Founder of DealQuest, to talk about the entrepreneurial mindset. They also discuss the difference between starting a business in 1992 and 2015, the challenges entrepreneurial lawyers face, and tips for negotiating with creditors.

Kael Campbell is the President of Red Seal Recruiting, based out of Vancouver, Canada. He is an entrepreneur, headhunter, and recruitment expert who helps companies drive revenue by getting the right talent in the right jobs. Red Seal Recruiting specializes in recruiting for clients in manufacturing, mining, and construction. Kael has over 20 years of experience in recruitment, running remote teams, and B2B sales/marketing through his YouTube channel, Hiring and Firing. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Kael Campbell, the President of Red Seal Recruiting, to talk about how to recruit and hire great talent. They also discuss the effects of technology and AI on the recruitment industry, how recruitment is similar to mining, and why Red Seal Recruiting specializes in the mining, construction, and manufacturing industries. 

Ross Drakes is the Founder and Creative Director of Nicework, a branding agency based out of South Africa. He is a former freelance creative turned entrepreneur who now helps his clients build brands that people genuinely care about. Ross is also a keynote speaker, host of the One More Question podcast, and co-host of the RadEO podcast. He is a member of EO South Africa. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ross Drakes, the Founder and Creative Director of Nicework, to talk about how to build an impactful agency. They also discuss the evolution of Nicework, potential opportunities around NFTs, and how to know when to diversify your services.

Steve Kahan is a serial entrepreneur and a Marketing Advisor at Insight Partners, where he provides marketing advisory services to the firm's portfolio companies. He has successfully helped grow seven startup companies from the early stages to going public or being sold, resulting in nearly $5 billion in shareholder value. Steve is also the author of Be a Startup Superstar and High-Velocity Digital Marketing.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Steve Kahan, a Marketing Advisor at Insight Partners, about how to identify and effectively market to your ideal customers. They also discuss the value of publishing educational content, best practices for following up with leads, and how to create a high-performing website.

Jim Sheils is the Founder of 18 Summers, where he helps busy professionals create deeper, more connected, and more meaningful relationships with their spouses and children. He is also the co-author of The Family Board Meeting and The Passive Income Playbook. Through his workshops and books, Jim helps entrepreneurs transform their family life, be the best parent they can be, and make the most of the time they have together. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Jim Sheils, the Founder of 18 Summers, to discuss parenting strategies for busy entrepreneurs. Jim shares tips for fixing strained relationships with kids, organizing family retreats and vacations, and educational resources for teaching kids about work and money. 

Tim Kilroy is a Performance Agency Growth Coach. He helps digital agencies increase their revenue, profit, and happiness without working too many hours or being salesy. With over two decades of experience in the digital marketing industry, Tim has founded, scaled, bought, and sold several agencies, learning from both their successes and failures. He is also the host of The Kilroy Report Podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Tim Kilroy, a Performance Agency Growth Coach, to talk about his strategies for helping agency owners get unstuck and grow their revenue. They also discuss the challenges with building a marketing agency, the benefits of starting a business during a recession, and how to build a thriving company. Stay tuned.

Tim Fitzpatrick is the President of Rialto Marketing, a company that provides marketing consulting and outsourced or fractional CMO services to help B2B professional service firms accelerate growth. With more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, he helps clients remove revenue roadblocks by focusing on three critical areas of marketing: strategy, planning, and leadership. Tim graduated with a mathematics major from UC Berkeley and started his career working in his family's business before going into entrepreneurship.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Tim Fitzpatrick, the President of Rialto Marketing, about the lessons he learned working in his father's business. They also discuss the effects of AI on marketing, how collaboration leads to stronger brands, and why Tim transitioned from the distribution industry to residential real estate and marketing.

Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and digital marketing expert. He specializes in coaching mission-driven solopreneurs to add six figures to their bottom line by telling the right stories on the right podcasts. Dustin is also a Partner at FireCreek Snacks, a fast-growing, better-for-you snack company with over $1M in annual sales, and the Founder of Engaged Marriage, which provides practical tips, tools, and training to help married couples pursue their dream marriage.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Dustin Riechmann, a serial entrepreneur, coach, and digital marketing expert, to talk about building solid relationships through podcasts. They also discuss Dustin's entrepreneurial journey, his five-step framework for appearing on podcasts, and how to get ROI and earn profits through a podcast.

Blake Hutchison is the CEO of Flippa, a leading marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, stores, and digital properties. With a team spread across North America, Australia, and Europe, the company supports entrepreneurs and empowers individuals and companies to take control of their businesses. Before joining Flippa, Blake was the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Xero and the Chief Revenue Officer at Luxury Escapes, one of the world's fastest-growing online travel agencies. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Blake Hutchison, the CEO of Flippa, to talk about building and selling businesses by leveraging relationships. They also discuss the Tall Poppy Syndrome, the challenges Blake faced building a specialty food marketplace, and the history of Flippa.

Mike Abramowitz is an accomplished coach, author, speaker, and philanthropist. He helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs implement automation, delegation, and simple systems to transition from business operators to business owners. As a Strategist at Better Than Rich, Mike supports leaders by providing them with wisdom, mentorship, inspiration, education, and community. He has written nine books, has been featured in various media publications, and is the co-host of The Better Than Rich Show. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Mike Abramowitz, a coach, author, speaker, and philanthropist, to discuss how overwhelmed entrepreneurs can simplify their businesses through automation. They also discuss common barriers to delegation, how systemization has impacted Mike's business, and the challenges Mike faces working with entrepreneurs from different industries. Stay tuned.

Domenic Romano is the Founder and Managing Partner of Romano Law. The firm represents entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and creative professionals from industries, including business and entertainment. He is a corporate lawyer and entertainment attorney who advises his clients on business structure, litigation, licensing, employment disputes, and film finance, to name a few. In addition to his New York office, he has locations in South Florida and California. Before founding Romano Law 20 years ago, Domenic worked as a corporate lawyer at multiple New York City and Toronto firms.  Domenic is a legal commentator on mainstream media, including NBC, CBS, CNN, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg TV. He’s also been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Independent, Time, and Entertainment Weekly. Additionally, he’s an active member of organizations like the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, where he served as president of the New York chapter. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Domenic Romano, Founder and Managing Partner of Romano Law, to discuss strategies for scaling a professional services firm. Domenic discusses the challenges of mixing law and entrepreneurship, how he transitioned from Big Law to his boutique practice, and why lawyers should embrace innovative technology. 

Chip Griffin is the Founder and CEO of Small Agency Growth Alliance (SAGA), where he helps PR, public affairs, and marketing agency owners grow and thrive in their industries. SAGA supports agencies by providing business news, insights, and consulting to help them improve their processes and increase profit margins. In 1997, Chip became the CEO of Townhall.com, a company that operated a policy-oriented web portal. He also co-founded CustomScoop, an early online news clipping service company, and launched his first blog in 1999. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Chip Griffin, the Founder and CEO of Small Agency Growth Alliance (SAGA), about building a PR and marketing agency. They also discuss the early days of podcasting, the types of challenges agencies face, and current growth opportunities in the agency world. 

Walker Deibel is a longtime acquisition entrepreneur with a passion for educating aspiring brokers and helping them navigate the intricacies of the business. He is an M&A Broker for online businesses with Quiet Light, where he works virtually with a group of nine other entrepreneurs to assist online companies in scoping potential acquisitions and closing transactions. Walker is the Founder of Acquisition Lab, a membership program that delivers resources and tools valuable to any successful entrepreneur. He also authored Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, which garnered praise at its release and became a crucial part of many university reading lists. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran welcomes Walker Deibel, Founder of Acquisition Lab, to discuss acquisition entrepreneurship. Walker breaks down the risks of acquiring a business, the fundamentals of getting an ROI on your purchase, and how to start a search for companies listed for sale. 

Andrew Sherman is a Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, where he serves as a legal and strategic advisor to leaders of Fortune 500 companies and founders of rapid growth, emerging businesses in the areas of business planning, corporate finance, M&A, and intellectual property harvesting. In 1988, he took part in the filing of incorporation documents for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO).  Andrew is the author of over 20 books and is an Adjunct Professor of Law in the MBA program at the University of Maryland and at Georgetown Law School. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Andrew Sherman, a Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, about the founding of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the value of supporting entrepreneurs. Andrew also discusses the leadership structure at EO, current trends in the M&A landscape, and his books.

Dennis Gorya is the Co-founder, CEO, and Partner at Tidal Commerce, an elite Shopify Plus partner and expert in managed commerce services. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company helps businesses build and manage their digital store infrastructure, optimize customer experience, and convert traffic into sales more efficiently. Dennis is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader who thrives in sharing his knowledge, experience, and resources to help companies succeed in e-commerce. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Dennis Gorya, the Co-founder, CEO, and Partner of Tidal Commerce, to talk about entrepreneurship and building a Shopify Plus partner agency. Dennis shares the strategies he used to build a clothing brand, the lessons he learned working on a big project early in his agency, and how he got to work with his mentor and college professors.

Meagan Crawford is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of SpaceFund, a venture capital firm focusing on space startups. As one of the leading female voices in the space industry, she is an experienced entrepreneur, executive, and Chair of the Board of the nonprofit Center for Space Commerce and Finances. In addition to co-founding the world’s longest-running space business plan competition, Meagan has taught, coached, and advised hundreds of space startups through their earliest stages. She is a leading advocate for women in space, and hosts the Mission Eve podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Meagan Crawford, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of SpaceFund, to discuss space entrepreneurship and strategies for investing in space startups. Meagan talks about the challenges of investing in the space industry, success stories from the NewSpace Business Plan Competition, and explains how her work empowers women.

Dan Berzansky is the Founder and CEO of OneTeam360, a software service that helps companies manage hourly and shift workers. He believes in constant education and training to build a happier and more engaged team. OneTeam360 improves employee engagement, training, and reporting to achieve higher employee retention rates and reduce turnover costs.  Dan is also the Owner and President of Premier Aquatics, a comprehensive aquatics service company specializing in aquatics programming, lifeguarding, and CPR/AED and first aid training. He also serves as the Owner of Premier Swim Academy, a swimming school brand, and is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Orange County. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Dan Berzansky, the Founder and CEO of OneTeam360, to talk about pivoting from a swimming and lifeguard agency business to software development. They also discuss the benefits of OneTeam360, the challenges of running a swimming school, and strategies for adapting to a new industry. 

Lee Prosenjak is the Managing Director of Valentines Resort & Marina, an all-suite hotel, marina, and restaurant located on Harbour Island, The Bahamas. He also serves as a Senior Partner at Hesse Partners, overseeing operations and offering clients actionable advice based on his work with thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders in more than 30 countries.  Lee and his wife Stephanie owned and operated Cherry Creek Dance, an instructional dance studio for children and adults, in Denver, Colorado, for 23 years. They later moved to The Bahamas and started a luxury resort where they continue to create art to inspire others.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Lee Prosenjak, the Managing Director of Valentines Resort & Marina, to discuss entrepreneurship and working in rock concerts. They also talk about Lee’s experience running a business with his wife for 23 years, working with Simon Sinek, and how he started a luxury resort in Harbour Island, Bahamas.

Ben Ridler (BenZen) is the Executive Chairman of MeetingZen, a meeting automation tool. As an experienced CEO, business leader, strategic planner, growth hacker, and product developer, Ben founded and led the Results Group, a business coaching and consulting company, for more than 10 years as it expanded throughout NZ and into Canada and the US. The company later evolved into Results.com, a software company.  Ben has been a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for about 20 years, and he was a President of EO New Zealand. His company was twice ranked in New Zealand’s 50 Fastest-growing Companies, while Results.com was named one of the 2014 World's 50 Hottest Startups by TiE Silicon Valley. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Ben Ridler, the Executive Chairman of MeetingZen, about his experience building a franchise business and software company. They also talk about the challenges entrepreneurs face in launching a product ahead of its time and how to build a remote team.