The Faces of Business

In this episode of The Faces of Business, we welcome Dan Katibian, CPA, Owner and Founder, CFOFinancialSolutions to talk about the importance of generating the right financial information to facilitate the best decisions possible for your business. Dan is the Owner and Founder of CFOFinancialSolutions. With a mission to revolutionize business owners’ approach to financial management, Dan brings almost 15 years of finance and accounting leadership to his clients’ work. Dan’s expertise lies in empowering business owners to make informed decisions, fix business problems proactively, and stay accountable to their goals. His superpowers?--Translating complex financials into clear, actionable steps to guide your business forward.   Check out the Blog post here: Financial Information that Drives Good Decisions   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, we welcome Mike Blake, Partner, High Score Strategies, as he unravels the intricate relationship between business risk and business valuation. Mike is the Partner of High Score Strategies. With over two decades of expertise in business advising, appraisals, and venture capital, Mike has mastered identifying unique risk profiles for each company and determining how they affect business value. His non-conventional approach – starting with a “blank screen and a flashing cursor” – ensures that every solution is tailor-made to your business needs, steering clear of one-size-fits-all templates.   Check out the Blog post here: How Your Business Risk Profile Affects Value   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, Malcolm Peace, Founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners, discusses his approach to buying and building blue-collar businesses.   Malcolm shares insights into his investment approach, how to drive efficient processes, and the importance of maintaining a sales-first culture when scaling these businesses. His story inspires business owners in their growth phase, especially those navigating the complexities of scaling their businesses. With his roots in South Africa and being a proud first-generation American, Malcolm has carved a niche in sustaining family-owned small businesses, focusing on long-term growth and profitability.   Rothman Perreras Partnerships and Content Tsetserra.com   Check out the Blog post here: Buying and Building Blue Collar Businesses   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, Clayton Stenson, Founder, The Unity Guide shares the challenges he sees that visionaries and integrators in EOS-based companies must overcome to be a powerful team.   Clayton is the Founder of The Unity Guide. His work is pivotal for businesses stuck in a loop of frustration and inefficiency due to misalignment between their visionary and integrator roles. He provides practical solutions for those struggling to merge their divergent viewpoints into a unified, productive force. Clayton shares his strategies and the principles of his unique “Unity Rock Program,” which he uses to help clients overcome these challenges and reach new levels of success.   Check out the Blog post here: Bridging the Gap Between Visionaries and Integrators   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge, Advisory, Anders CPAs + Advisors, shares his insights on how automation and AI combine to change the accounting world.   David delves into the interplay of Automation and AI in the accounting sector. His insights are invaluable for those eager to understand and leverage the latest trends in technology to enhance their business operations. His work leading the Anders Technology team exemplifies his commitment to integrating managed technology, cloud services, and data analytics into the accounting world.   Check out the Blog post here: How Automation & AI are Changing Accounting   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, we are talking with Daniel Steininger JD, CLU, President, Steininger & Associates LLC, and Instructor, Arizona State University, about how we can become more creative and innovative to solve pressing problems and meet our most urgent challenges.   Daniel is the President of Steininger & Associates LLC, and Instructor at Arizona State University. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Daniel has been recognized with the Press Club Award for his “Innovate or Die” column. His experience includes dramatic organizational growth and turning around challenging situations through creativity.   Check out the Blog post here: Building Successful Companies with Innovation   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, Paul Daniels, Jr., international speaker, bestselling author, and board advisor, shares his insights on “How to become the Disruptor, not the Disrupted,” a topic that promises to be enlightening and transformative. Paul is an international speaker, bestselling author, and board advisor. Renowned as the “Innovation Whisperer,” he is celebrated for his unique concept of Peripheral Thinking™. This approach empowers leaders to innovate, challenge conventions, and find new growth pathways, ensuring success in various market conditions. We uncover the secret skills that have enabled disruptors throughout history to thrive, offering you a choice – to be a disruptor or to be disrupted.   Check out the Blog post here: How to Become the Disruptor, Not the Disrupted   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, Jill Valdez, Founder & COO, LINK Consulting discusses how to transform businesses through effective communication. With her extensive experience, Jill specializes in helping leaders overwhelmed with daily operations build stronger teams. She understands the challenges of balancing employee engagement, retention, and positive workplace culture. Jill is a partner who navigates these complexities with her clients, transforming their teams and organizations. Check out the Blog post here: Cracking the Communication Code for Your Organization   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

In this episode of The Faces of Business, Alyssa Shanks Rodrigues, PhD, Director, Alaska MEP, shares her insights on the current landscape of Alaska’s manufacturing sector to help us understand the unique opportunities and challenges it presents. Dr. Alyssa stands tall as an industry leader with a deep-rooted commitment to the Alaskan manufacturing domain. Her accomplishments span significant contributions to the state’s economic growth, fostering innovation and elevating Alaska manufacturing. At Alaska MEP, her strategic leadership has been instrumental in forging sustainable manufacturing practices and promoting business excellence.   Check out the Blog post here: What’s Happening in Alaska Manufacturing   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

Noah Graff, Editor, Today’s Machining World, and Vice President, Graff Pinkert, who shares the essence of serendipity strategies and how they can be a driver behind business success on this episode of The Faces of Business.   Noah delves into how serendipitous strategies can create a ripple effect of success in your business endeavors. He shares tales from the trenches, insights into nurturing a culture of serendipity, and how embracing the unexpected can pave the way to uncharted territories of success.   Check out the Blog post here: The Power of Serendipity in Business   Thanks for taking the time to listen today.   Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed.    On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts.    Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.      More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website   View our blog page for this episode here.   Email us for more information info@exityourway.com