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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, CEO of Flippa, discusses leveraging relationships to build and sell businesses. Topics include challenges faced in building a specialty food marketplace, Tall Poppy Syndrome, and the history of Flippa. Insights shared on transitioning business models, creative funding, and the power of relationships in business success.

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.