Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group. She has 25 years of knowledge and experience as a trained Industrial Engineer, management consultant, and business executive. She utilizes her practical know-how and wisdom to successfully help organizations and companies of any size dramatically improve their efficiency and performance. By leveraging her ability to understand business processes — as well as people — and drawing on her high-caliber skills in vital areas of personnel management, finance, and operations, Adi can help virtually any business owner achieve their goals and bring order to their lives. She is also the host of the Systems Simplified Podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Adi Klevit, the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group, to talk about creating business systems and documenting processes. Adi explains how her company helps businesses develop their own processes and shares her favorite tools and software for systematizing her business.

Randall Kaplan is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a passion for working with and mentoring talented, hungry entrepreneurs who have a great work ethic and want to create long-lasting companies. He is the Co-founder of Akamai Technologies, the global leader in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, making the Internet fast, reliable, and secure for its customers. Akamai serves nearly 30% of the world’s web traffic, is a member of the S&P 500, has 8,000 employees, and made $3.2 billion in 2020 revenues. Randall is also the Founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, a venture capital firm, and the Founder and CEO of Sandee, a travel company focused on the promotion of beaches and beach tourism around the world. Over the past 20 years, Randall has been an advisor to more than 50 companies, served on the board of directors of many companies, been an active public speaker, and mentored more than 100 students through JUMP's annual internship program. He is also the author of Bliss, a best-selling coffee table book and host of the podcast In Search Of Excellence. Randall Kaplan, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to share his journey into entrepreneurship and the venture capital world. Randall also talks about building connections with top industry leaders, the value of humility, and how his background has influenced his parenting decisions.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz also founded a nutritional supplement business and continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility, Chiropractical Solutions & Massage. Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about the five types of content businesses should be creating through their podcasts. They discuss the benefits of building business connections and relationships through a podcast and explain how profiling clients help with getting testimonials.

James Cridland is the Editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter. He is a radio futurologist — a writer, consultant, and public speaker on radio and new media’s future. He has worked in radio and audio since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, radio presenter, and internet strategist. He launched the world’s first streaming radio smartphone app in March 2005 for the original Virgin Radio in London, launching daily podcasts earlier that year. In 2007, James joined the BBC working on the BBC iPlayer for radio, achieving a dramatic increase in the service’s audio quality. He has since worked for a variety of businesses across the world including Canada’s Vista Radio, receiver and silicon manufacturers Pure and Frontier Silicon, talkSPORT, and a variety of media companies in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, helping them focus on the benefits and challenges that new platforms bring to their business.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews James Cridland, the Editor of Podnews, about his early entry into the radio industry and podcasting. James shares his experience working for Virgin Radio and the BBC, explains how he got started in podcasting, and offers advice to new podcasters on building a great podcast.

Dr. Dave Stachowiak is the Founder of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, a year-long leadership development cohort where he personally works with an intimate group of managers, executives, and business owners to develop their leadership excellence — and empower each other through global relationship building.  Dr. Stachowiak is also a coach and host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast. For many years, he was a leader in the Dale Carnegie Organization, which is the worldwide front-runner in professional training and development.  Dr. Dave Stachowiak, the Founder of Coaching for Leaders Academy, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where they talk about creating boundaries to reduce stress and burnout, undertaking a podcast, and the value of servant leadership. They also discuss the importance of leaders being focused, consistent, and developing good habits.

Scott Fritz is the Founder of Growth Connect and currently oversees acquisition, funding, and strategy for SGI Property Management, which operates in three states and manages 1,300 properties. He is the author of The 40 Hour Work YEAR, which chronicles his entrepreneurial journey firsthand as he shares strategic business methods, action-focused exercises, and the mindset philosophy that allowed him to achieve a 40 hour work year.  Scott acquired an insurance company, Atlantic Insurance, a property and casualty agency in 2010. He then rebranded it, repositioned it, and sold it two years later. He also founded Growth Connect in 2008, which is a coaching and exit planning services business. Scott has been an active angel investor since 2001. He founded Human Capital in 1997, which he grew into a nationwide player with annual revenue of $170 million in 2007, and later sold it at the end of 2007. Scott Fritz, the Founder of Growth Connect, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he talks about his strategies for growing a business to $170 million in annual revenue. Scott also explains how he manages various businesses from different industries, how his business has been positively impacted by Entrepreneurs' Organization, and how he handled the effects of the 9/11 tragedy.

Art Bell was the Founder of Comedy Central and former President of Court TV. He is a writer and former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels. While working at HBO, Art pitched the idea of a 24-hour comedy network and helped develop and launch HBO’s The Comedy Channel, which became Comedy Central. He went on to hold senior executive positions in both programming and marketing.  After leaving Comedy Central, Art became President of Court TV, where he was a guiding force behind one of the most successful brand evolutions in cable television. In addition to writing, Art plays piano and drums and co-hosts The Constant Comedy Podcast with Art Bell and Vinnie Favale. His memoir is Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Art Bell, the Founder of Comedy Central and former President of Court TV, to talk about Art's journey of launching a comedy channel. They also discuss people's response to the launch of Comedy Central, Art's work at Court TV, and the people who guided Art in his career.

Jon Sherman is the Co-founder and CEO of Sticky's Finger Joint, a New York-based chicken finger restaurant chain. He started his career working in finance for J.P. Morgan and Bridgewater Associates before hearing the call of the chicken fingers. With zero restaurant experience — but a dream of building the best chicken finger experience on Earth — Jon opened the first Sticky's in 2012. Over the last eight years, Sticky's has grown to 14 locations throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. It has also been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, and ABC, and hosted events featuring the likes of Big Boi, Travis Scott, and Sheck Wes. Jon Sherman, the Co-founder and CEO of Sticky's Finger Joint, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about how his business has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jon also explains why he decided to start a chicken fingers business, the strategy he used to lay off some of his employees, and how he has been diversifying the food joint.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz 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 Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his Co-founder at Rise25, to share the top tools and software they use for podcasting. They also talk about choosing a radio host, the benefits of working with a podcast company, and how to create micro-content out of a podcast. Stay tuned.

Jon Levy is the Founder and Host of Influencers, a private community made up of over 2,000 industry leaders including Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, royalty, and so much more. He is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, networking, and adventure. He specializes in applying the latest scientific research on human behavior to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, product design, and influencer program development. Jon spent years researching the science of adventure, which led him to publish his first book, The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure. In his second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, Jon demonstrates the importance of human connection, trust, and community to accomplish what is most important.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Jon Levy, an author and the Founder and Host of Influencers, to talk about the power of influence and Jon's latest book, You're Invited. They also talk about creating connections, building trust, and the value of developing a sense of belonging. Stay tuned.

Jason Smith is the Founder and CEO of Spotlight Social Advertising, which he founded in 2016. Before that, he spent 14 years in uniform with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He later started a side gig helping people with online traffic advertising and Facebook ads, which became his core line of work. He left the police department permanently to concentrate on Spotlight Social Advertising. He now lives in Colorado with his wife and children. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Jason Smith, the Founder and CEO of Spotlight Social Advertising, to talk about Jason's life as an LAPD police officer and how he transitioned to become a Facebook ads expert. Jason also shares his experience being targeted by LA gangs, how he foiled their plans, and how leaving the force has impacted his personal life.

Jeffrey Feldberg is the Co-founder and CEO of Deep Wealth, a company that helps business owners learn how to prepare for a maximum-value exit. He created a 90-day Deep Wealth experience that helps people through the preparation process, which is based on a nine-step roadmap that he created for his own nine-figure exit.  Jeffrey created his first company — an e-learning company — after graduating from an MBA program at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. Jeffrey rejected the first offer he got to sell his company for seven figures but ended up selling it two years later for nine figures.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jeffrey Feldberg, the Co-founder and CEO of Deep Wealth, about starting and scaling an e-learning company and eventually selling it for nine figures. Jeffrey also advises companies on how to prepare well before a merger or acquisition and how to increase the value of a company.

Kenji Kuramoto is the Founder and CEO of Acuity, which builds and maintains financial functions for entrepreneurs and startups. Through Acuity, he has provided thousands of companies with a full range of financial solutions from high-level strategic financial counsel through its fractional CFO practice all the way to virtualized bookkeeping solutions for early-stage startups. His core business mission is to provide scalable financial solutions for entrepreneurs so that their main focus can be growing their company. Kenji is also an active angel investor primarily focused on providing capital for his clients. He is a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Atlanta where he is involved in its leadership. He also hosts a YouTube channel called Drink While You Think with his business partner, Matthew May. Kenji Kuramoto, the Founder and CEO of Acuity, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where they talk about managing money and providing bookkeeping and accounting services. Kenji also explains how his CPA background helped him build Acuity and how he uses technology to grow his firm.

John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners through their done-for-you podcast service. He is also a recovering attorney, an author, a former White House writer, and former speechwriter to the Governor of California.  Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran, host of the show and Co-founder of Rise25, explains what building a network with intention means and discusses its importance. He also talks in-depth about the five questions people need to ask themselves when building a network in order to achieve their goals.

Brad Stevens is a lifetime entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, an offshore managed virtual services firm that has built over 200 staff in just 18 months — and is projected to hit 500 in 2021. Brad is an expert in scaling, automation, outsourcing, and high-performance virtual teams. He is also a keynote speaker through his firm, Brad Stevens Training International. He has shared stages with John Maxwell, Deepak Chopra and advised Martin Luther King III. He speaks primarily on agility and scaling for CEO peer groups. Brad has been heavily involved in Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and is currently the President of the Atlanta Chapter of EO. He has also been involved in some philanthropic efforts including launching Virtual Assistants Give Back, a documentary film made about his firm. He was also selected to run a think-tank on economic growth at the United Nations headquarters. Brad also has a new podcast called Automate and Delegate. Brad Stevens, the Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he talks about delegating, outsourcing, and managing a virtual team. Brad explains how he built a 270+ employee firm, the challenges he faced along the way, and how being a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization has impacted his life.

John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners through their done-for-you podcast service. He is also a recovering attorney, an author, a former White House writer, and former speechwriter to the Governor of California.  Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran, host of the show and Co-founder of Rise25 Media, discusses how to create a consistent content schedule and stick to it. He shares his system for creating and scheduling content, explains the importance of creating content, and talks about where to share such content with others.

Ben Childs is the Founder and President of Digital Reach Agency, a digital demand generation agency focused on building pipeline revenue for B2B, SaaS, and tech companies using paid media, SEO, marketing automation, and chatbot development. He started his career writing and doing comedy in Los Angeles. He has a degree from Santa Clara University. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Ben Childs, the Founder and President of Digital Reach Agency, about chatbot development and conversational marketing. Ben shares his journey from writing comedy to doing sales, how he started his digital agency, and how he built his firm's core values.

Nitya Kirat is the Founder and CEO of YOSD Consulting, a firm that focuses on helping sales teams improve results by identifying and impacting key behaviors and building customized training and coaching programs. He has built, delivered, and coached sales and sales leadership development programs at companies including PIMCO, BlackRock, Allianz Global Investors, MetLife, Google, Causeway Capital, and Transamerica. He is also the author of WINNING VIRTUALLY: 10 Tiny Habits For Big Virtual Selling Success.  Nitya has worked in sales and consulting roles for the past 18 years. He was an award-winning salesperson at Schering-Plough and UBS prior to starting YOSD Consulting. His sales strategies have also been influenced by his global perspectives, having lived and worked in several parts of the world including Singapore, India, Tanzania, and Belgium. Nitya Kirat, the Founder and CEO of YOSD Consulting, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about building rapport and selling virtually. Nitya discusses how to prepare for a virtual meeting, tips for creating online content, and the importance of post-meeting follow-ups.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz also founded a nutritional supplement business and continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility, Chiropractical Solutions & Massage. Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where they discuss strategies for optimizing LinkedIn to create powerful connections. Dr. Weisz also evaluates a volunteer's LinkedIn profile and explains how to craft a great outreach message.

Justin Krane is a money strategist for business owners. His mission is to help business owners understand the money side of their business. He teaches entrepreneurs how to be strategic with their money so that they can grow their businesses. Throughout the course of his career, Justin's found his focus shift towards working mainly with female business owners. Today, we're diving more into why that is, the challenges they face, and so much more. In this episode, we also talk about: Why Justin Transitioned to Entrepreneurship in 2008 Knowing How Risky It Was How Justin Wound Up Working Specifically with Women Entrepreneurs Why Justin Created a Group Coaching Program for Women Business Owners Finding the Balance Between Enjoying Your Life and Being Responsible with Your Finances The Main Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs Why All of Justin's Businesses Utilize Recurring Revenue Models The Tactic Justin Uses to Make Sure His Revenue is Diversified Justin's Experience Writing His Book and How It Helped His Business Justin's Thoughts on Why So Many Business Professionals Don't Let Their Real Personalities Show Who Justin Thanks for His Success

Jason Spievak is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on the California Central Coast. Entrada Ventures focuses on disruptive innovations that have the potential to reshape markets. Jason is also a longtime investor, board member, and an executive with Apeel Sciences, which is reinventing the multitrillion-dollar global fresh produce market. Prior to that, Jason was Co-founder and CEO of Invoca, a leading provider of marketing automation technology for inbound phone calls. They were backed by some big names in the venture capital community like Accel Partners, Upfront Ventures, and Salesforce. Before founding Invoca, Jason was CFO at CallWave, where he led the company's successful IPO in 2004. He has had an esteemed experience throughout Silicon Valley in various different venture capital firms. He also teaches a startup class in UCSB's Technology Management Program. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jason Spievak, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures, about Jason's strategies for growing multibillion-dollar businesses. They also talk about the story behind the founding of Apeel Sciences and how disruptive technologies impact venture capital funds.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz 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 Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his Co-founder at Rise25, to talk about podcast series and seasons. Dr. Weisz explains why he advises clients to do series over seasons, shares his strategies for creating a valuable series, and explains how to niche without niching in a podcast. Stay tuned.

John Greathouse is a venture capitalist, deploying roughly $100 million into approximately 60 ventures. He has written for Forbes since 2008, as well as The Wall Street Journal Inc., Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, and TechCrunch. He has held a number of senior executive positions with successful startups, where he spearheaded transactions and generated more than $350 million worth of shareholder value, including an IPO and a multi-hundred-million-dollar acquisition. John is also a CPA and holds an MBA from the Wharton School. Since 2007, he has been a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he teaches entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews John Greathouse, a venture capitalist, about his background in building tech companies and becoming a venture capitalist. John Greathouse also explains how he helps entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas and build startups, and he talks about some of the successful companies and entrepreneurs he has worked with. Stay tuned.

Andrei Cherny is the Co-founder and CEO of Aspiration, a mission-driven company that offers financial solutions that put its customers, their conscience, and the planet first. He has spent nearly 20 years working to make the financial system more open and fair. His background includes working as an advisor to some of America's top companies, Co-founder and President of a media startup, financial fraud prosecutor, historian, White House aide, and Navy Reserve Officer. He has provided strategic counsel to all kinds of companies from Mega America to Intel. He also launched and grew Democracy Journal, one of the most widely read idea journals in America.  Andrei Cherny, the Co-founder and CEO of Aspiration, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he talks about his background in politics and founding a mission-driven fintech company. Andrei also explains how he builds his team and his online community of customers, and how the rise of retail investors has impacted his business.

Marc Randolph is the Co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor, and he has founded over a half dozen successful startups and mentored scores of other early-stage entrepreneurs throughout his career. Since his retirement from Netflix in 2003, Marc has become a sought-after international speaker who shares his wisdom with entrepreneurs around the world.  Marc is the author of the internationally best-selling book That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea. He is now the host of the That Will Never Work Podcast. In addition to Netflix, one of his more recent companies was Looker Data Sciences which was sold to Google in 2019 for $2.6 billion.  Marc Randolph, the Co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the founding of Netflix. He also shares his experience working with Reed Hastings, meeting Jeff Bezos during the early days of Netflix, and writing his book. Stay tuned.

Mike Provance, PhD, is the CEO of 3x3, a marketing technology company focused on modernizing how brands and liquor retailers uniquely engage and sell to the independent channel consumer. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker on technology model innovation and new venture management.  Mike is also a digital technology strategy expert. He has built groundbreaking technology businesses and launched award-winning digital properties for over 30 years in financial services, information services, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. He has even worked with the US Navy and US Special Operations Command. Prior to that, he ran early-stage investments in computing and medical technology for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. He holds a PhD from George Washington University, an MBA from Penn State, and a BS in Management Science from MIT Sloan School of Management. Mike Provance, the CEO of 3x3, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about the impact technology has had on innovation in the wine and spirits industry. Mike talks about some of the challenges sellers in the wine industry face, how he helps retailers within the industry grow and find new customers, and his thoughts on working in a heavily regulated industry. Stay tuned.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz 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 Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his Co-founder at Rise25, to discuss some of the key questions new podcasters need to ask themselves before choosing which podcast production company to work with. They also compare doing everything in-house versus working with an individual person or agency, the importance of considering one's goals, and how Rise25 works with its clients.

Evo Terra is the CEO of Simpler Media Productions and a podcast strategist with two decades of experience in business operations. He launched his first podcast at 36 years old back in 2004 before podcasting became popular. He has been a host or co-host of over 20 different podcasts and has consulted for, edited, and advised over 700 podcasts — and counting.  Evo is the co-author of Podcasting for Dummies and Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies. He is also the host of Podcast Pontifications, a show that advances podcasting by examining the challenging — and often existential — questions surrounding the medium. Evo Terra, the CEO of Simpler Media Productions, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he discusses the lessons learned from podcasting since 2004. Evo explains how the podcast industry has evolved over the years, how it has impacted his life, and common mistakes new podcasters make.

Vinnie Fisher is the Co-founder and CEO of Fully Accountable, an outsourced accounting and finance firm for small and medium-sized eCommerce and digitally-based businesses. Vinnie has 20 years of experience growing businesses to eight figures and beyond. After selling his consumer product company in 2014, he launched Fully Accountable to fill the need for modern accounting services in eCommerce and digital companies. A lawyer by trade, Vinnie practiced tax and business law for 10 years before leaving the field in 2007 to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. He studied at the Canisius College and earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government. He also earned a law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Vinnie Fisher, the Co-founder and CEO of Fully Accountable, to talk about the concept of “renting before buying” and how to scale a service-based business. Vinnie also explains how he develops leaders within his organization and the strategies he uses to build his company culture.

Victor Nunnemaker is a serial entrepreneur, investor, mentor, coach and board member. Most recently, Victor became an apple farmer after he purchased an apple farm in California's wine country. Victor overcame an extremely traumatic childhood in poverty and an abusive home. However, in spite of this very difficult upbringing, he went on to become the only person in his family to get both a college and graduate degree.  Victor ran track and worked three jobs to pay for college. He went on to take multiple companies public and worked as a CFO before founding his own companies, which he was able to scale up and sell. Victor loves spending time with his kids, learning how to graft trees, making cider, and tending to his apple farm in Northern California. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Victor Nunnemaker, a serial entrepreneur, about his story of rising above adversity to become a successful business owner. Victor talks about his experience studying in Germany and Switzerland, his love for education and investments, and why he went into entrepreneurship. Stay tuned.

Warren Rustandis the CEO of Summit Capital Consulting and Co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Leadership Academy. He is also a husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, corporate leader, educator, author, speaker, and philanthropist. He was previously Managing Director of SC Capital Partners, Chairman and CEO of Rural Metro Corporation, and Chairman and CEO of TLC Vision. He also served as the Global Chairman of the World Presidents Organization. Warren was selected as a White House Fellow through a nationally competitive process in 1973 and was appointed as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Commerce where he co-led the first-ever Executive Level Trade Mission to the Soviet Union. In 1974, Warren was asked to serve as Appointments Secretary and Cabinet Secretary to President Gerald Ford. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona where he was an academic all-American basketball player. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Warren Rustand, the CEO of Summit Capital Consulting, to talk about their experiences working at the White House and the principles of good leadership. Warren shares details about working under President Ford, writing a book, and his advice on successfully leading a business through a pandemic.

John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners through their done-for-you podcast service. He is also a recovering attorney, an author, a former White House writer, and former speechwriter to the Governor of California.  Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and has run his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran, host of the show and Co-founder of Rise25 Media, gets interviewed by Jen Amos, host of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur‬ Podcast, about his strategies for getting clients and referrals using podcasts. John shares his podcasting background, explains how Rise25 Media came about, and advises podcasters on how to get good returns on investments (ROI) from their podcasts. Stay tuned.‬

Greg Alexander is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Capital 54, where he decides which entrepreneurs to bet on and which firms to invest in. He supports entrepreneurs by helping them scale and exit their firms, and he does so by sharing how he scaled and exited his own. Prior to opening Capital 54, Greg had two careers spanning 25 years. He co-founded Sales Benchmark Index (SBI), a professional service firm, and served as CEO for 11 years. After scaling the firm, he successfully exited in 2017 by selling his interest. Prior to SBI, he was an executive at EMC Corporation, a leader in the data storage industry. He is a published author of The Boutique: How To Start, Scale, And Sell A Professional Services Firm among other books. He is also the founder of Collective 54 and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Greg Alexander, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer for Capital 54, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast. Greg talks about going into sales and becoming an entrepreneur as opposed to becoming a gangster. He also discusses starting a family office and building Collective 54 for other boutique professional service firms. Stay tuned.

Perry Marshall is a business consultant, copywriting legend, and Founder of the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, which aims to solve the number of mysteries in artificial intelligence and the origin of life itself. He is one of the most sought-after business strategists and has guided thousands of clients in hundreds of different industries from the startup stage to building a multi-million dollar enterprise. Perry is also host of the Evolution 2.0 Podcast and the best-selling author of multiple books including 80/20 Sales and Marketing, and his latest book, Detox, Declutter, Dominate: How to Excel by Elimination. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Perry Marshall, the Founder of the Evolution 2.0 Prize, to discuss the 80/20 sales and marketing principle and how to detox from mental clutter. Perry also talks about his books, managing social media presence, and the benefits of having different sources of income.

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 his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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. Dr. Weisz 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 Dr. Jeremy Weisz, his Co-founder at Rise25, to talk about building thought leadership through podcasting and content marketing. They explain how a podcast helps with networking, connecting with other channels and thought leaders, and how podcast content can be repurposed into other valuable forms.

Don Scales is the Global CEO of Investis Digital, an award-winning digital communications company that makes businesses more successful by sharing their brand stories with target audiences such as shareholders, investors, employees, customers, and influencers. Don has more than 30 years of award-winning digital experience. He joined Investis Digital as a CEO of US operations in March of 2016 and became Global CEO in January 2017. He previously led global operations at interactive agencies iCrossing and Agency.com Don is also an author, and his first book, How to Lead a Values-Based Professional Services Firm, was co-written with Fran Biderman-Gross and released in 2020. His next title, The M&A Solution: A Values-Based Approach to Integrate Companies, is set for a release in May 2021 with ForbesBooks. Don has dual undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathematical Physics, and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Rice University; he also has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Don Scales, the Global CEO of Investis Digital, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where they talk about preparing for successful mergers and acquisitions. Don explains why most mergers and acquisitions fail and talks about common red flags to watch out for when evaluating a potential deal. He also discusses the importance of value alignment and finding the right time to close a deal.

Lawrence Chester is the Founder and President of CFO Simplified, a Chicago-based consulting firm specializing in helping small to mid-sized businesses with their financial and operational needs. Lawrence has served as a CFO for 25 years with companies such as Colovos Company, Republic Windows and Doors, United Service Companies, and High Sierra Sport Company, helping them eliminate losses and improve financial operations and reporting.  Lawrence enjoys the challenge of helping companies that are working their way through a crisis. He joined his bankruptcy trustee for several years analyzing the financial condition of client companies and managing them through those difficult times. For small to medium-sized businesses and sole proprietorships, he becomes the CFO on the floor, helping owners gain an understanding of how the various financial aspects of the enterprise come together to drive business growth. Lawrence Chester, the Founder and President of CFO Simplified, joins John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Co-founders of Rise25 Media, in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about managing cash flows and excess costs and how to predict future company performance. Lawrence explains what a bankruptcy trustee does and talks about some of the common cash flow mistakes many companies make. He also explains how he helps businesses manage their cash flow and plan for future growth.

Georges Levesque is the President of Levesque Negotiation, a firm that provides negotiation training and advice. He is trained in advanced negotiations and business strategy at both the MIT School of Entrepreneurship and the Harvard Business School. Georges is also a senior executive with EF Education First, the world's largest educational organization with over 52,000 employees in 114 countries. He is a longtime entrepreneur, professional speaker, and proud supporter of small businesses. He was also a former board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and has traveled to over 100 countries.  Georges Levesque, the President of Levesque Negotiation, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he talks about negotiation strategies and how he trains entrepreneurs and executives to negotiate effectively. Georges also shares his experience in transitioning into the corporate sector after leaving self-employment, selling his business, and how he overcame some personal challenges in order to build another successful business.

Cesar Quintero is a Certified EOS Implementer at The Profit Recipe, a coaching firm that helps entrepreneurs work on their business instead of in their business. He was born in the United States, grew up in Venezuela, and then came back to the US in his early 20s leaving behind a secure job at Procter and Gamble to start his own business.  Cesar joined Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in South Florida and completed the MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program. He currently helps businesses to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) based on the book 'Traction' by Gino Wickman. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Cesar Quintero, a Certified EOS Implementer, about the benefits of implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in businesses. Cesar also shares his why he decided to leave Venezuela and embark on an entrepreneurial journey in the US, how he discovered EOS, and the lessons he learned from hitting rock bottom and fighting off a lawsuit in 2012.

Chris Krimitsos is the Founder of Podfest Multimedia Expo, an event that attracts content creators from around the world to attend and share their expertise while learning from the best educators in the field of podcasting, YouTube, blogging, live streaming, and more. He has been called a change maker, motivator, catalyst for change, and an inspiration. Whether it's a major corporation's CEO or solopreneur, he is passionate about being a difference maker. Chris has facilitated nearly 3,000 events and has brought together business owners focused on economic growth under the umbrella of the Tampa Bay Business Owners, which he founded in 2008. That led to founding a national event, Podfest Multimedia Expo, which he continues to run to this day. He has grown the attendance at Podfest Multimedia Expo to about 1,000 in just five years and even set a Guinness World Record for a recent virtual event he did. Chris is currently the President of the Tampa Bay chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Chris Krimitsos, Founder of Podfest Multimedia Expo, about how he got started with podcasting and doing live events. Chris shares how he prepares and launches thousands of successful live events, how his business was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he managed to win a Guinness World Record.

Steve Fretzin is the President of FRETZIN Inc., where he is devoted to helping law firms and lawyers master the art of business development in order to achieve their business goals and the peace of mind that comes with developing a successful law practice. He is also a three-time author of Sales-Free Selling, The Attorney's Networking Handbook, and The Ambitious Attorney. Steve is also host of BE THAT LAWYER Podcast, a show that demystifies the most challenging elements of growing a sustainable law practice through practical tips, fresh ideas, and new methodologies. He has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s, and Entrepreneur.com and has appeared on NBC News and WGN Radio. He is a regular contributor to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and has published articles in Attorney at Law Magazine, the National Law Review, the American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, Co-founders of Rise25 Media, are joined by Steve Fretzin, the President of FRETZIN Inc., to talk about the importance of business development and networking for lawyers and other professionals. They’ll also discuss the value of relationship building, setting agendas before a meeting, and most common bad habits that people make when networking.

John Warrillow is the Founder and President of The Value Builder System, a cloud-based assessment tool that business owners use to assess their company's scalability. He has helped more than 55,000 business owners improve their company's value by up to 71%.  John is also the author of Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which has been recognized as one of the best business books by both Fortune and Inc. Magazines. He also wrote The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business In Any Industry and is the host of the Built to Sell Radio where he interviews founders about their exit journeys. He just released his latest book, The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top, this 2021. John Warrillow, Founder and President of The Value Builder System, is John Corcoran's guest in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where they talk about the art of selling businesses. Warrillow explains the difference between strategic and financial buyers, the concept of business owners pushing versus pulling when selling their businesses, and the difference between valuing a business based on revenue and on EBITDA multiples.

John Corcoran is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that connects B2B businesses with their ideal clients, referral partners, and strategic partners through their done-for you podcast service. He is also a recovering attorney, an author, a former White House writer, and former speechwriter to the Governor of California.  Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. He is the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, John Corcoran gets interviewed in his own podcast by his Rise25 Media co-founder, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, about the lessons he learned from some of the interviews he did in 2020. John also explains why he decided to interview 100 guests on his podcast last year and why he frequently conducts thought leadership interviews.

Josh Elkin is the Founder of Bestcoast Marketing, a company that helps internet-based companies in the B2B technology and e-commerce spaces to acquire high-quality backlinks to increase organic traffic. They have worked with big B2B software firms, e-commerce businesses, and startups to deliver measurable results in the form of increased traffic and conversions.  Benjamin Yost is a Partner and Head of Growth at Bestcoast Marketing. He works alongside Josh to assist in the strategy, planning, and execution of growing the company. He is also the owner of Let It Grow Marketing Solutions and a divemaster with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. He has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, since 2011. Dr. Weisz also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran and his Rise25 Media co-founder,Dr. Jeremy Weisz, are joined by Josh Elkin and Benjamin Yost from Bestcoast Marketing to talk about getting clients through partnerships and whitelabeling. They’ll be discussing how whitelabeling works, how it can be used to fuel growth, and how Bestcoast Marketing uses SEO marketing to build links and grow a brand.

Dean Dutro is the Co-founder of Worth eCommerce, a company that helps businesses of all sizes to dramatically grow their revenue by at least 30% with lifecycle email marketing, and he is also the Founder of Email Growth Training where he provides online training that can help businesses boost their sales, increase their profits, and massively grow their e-commerce business. Dean is an e-commerce email marketing expert and is one of Klaviyo's top partners, and he also hosts his own podcast, The Relationship Commerce Podcast where he features top e-commerce entrepreneurs and marketers to talk about their stories, struggles, and strategies to scale. He holds a degree in Communication Studies from the California State University-Long Beach. In this episode, John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, is joined by Dean Dutro, Co-founder of Worth eCommerce, to discuss how email marketing can help drive sales and increase profits for an e-commerce brand. Dean also talks about his background in the aviation industry and working in UX design, his email marketing best practices, and the strategies he uses to increase his client base.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, 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 where he helped to put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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 on Inspired Insider. He also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. In this episode, John Corcoran, host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, is joined by his Rise25 Media Co-founder, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, to talk about how a person can build authority in his field through different channels. They’ll be discussing the questions a person needs to ask himself before starting the process, the differences between vanity and worthwhile authority, the importance of consistency, and how a podcast can help with building authority.

Marc Summers is the President of Marc Summers Productions. He was the host of Food Network's Unwrapped, a job he has held for eleven years. He has also hosted Next Food Network Star, Ultimate Recipe Showdown, and many specials for the channel. Marc was also Executive Producer of Dinner: Impossible, Food Feuds and Restaurant: Impossible. Marc enjoyed a near-decade association with Nickelodeon including an ongoing role as programming consultant, producer, and director. He is the former Host/Producer of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare and What Would You Do?, as well as on ABC’s Home Show, where he doubled as both Correspondent and Guest Host. He also hosted Price Is Right Live and Family Feud Live in Atlantic City, Las Vegas. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Marc Summers, the President of Marc Summers Production, about his work as a show host on different media networks. Marc talks about the connections he made, the relationships he developed, and his appearance with Burt Reynolds on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, 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 where he helped to put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders. Dr. Weisz has also been running his own podcast, Inspired Insider, 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 on Inspired Insider. He also continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility in downtown Chicago and has also founded a nutritional supplement business. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, host John Corcoran is joined by his Rise25 Media co-founder, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, to talk about how to create great content for podcasts. They share some of the remarkable content that they’ve created on their own podcasts and talk about the importance of researching and using guests' stories to create content that leaves an impact, asking smart questions that makes an interview great, and they also discuss some editing tips that can help in creating the best episode.