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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 how to be a gold medalist at b2b podcasting. They also discuss the importance of having a client avatar when starting a podcast and explain why new podcasters should not spend too much time on post-production. Stay tuned.

David Nilssen is the Co-founder and CEO of Doxa7, which helps businesses build high-performing global teams in the Philippines. He’s also the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, which has helped over 25,000 entrepreneurs to secure $6 billion to start or buy a business. David and his business partner received the National Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2007 from the Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as seven-time Best Places to Work on Array.  David is also an active investor who has invested in different types of businesses and has been involved in YPO and Entrepreneurs' Organization Seattle chapter. He is the Author of Making the Jump Into Small Business Ownership. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with David Nilssen, the Co-founder and CEO of Doxa7 and Guidant Financial, to talk about building an outsourcing professional services firm. David also explains how he has benefited from Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and shares his experience being a Learning Chair at EO. Stay tuned.

Robert Clinkenbeard is the Owner of The Radix Group, which provides leadership and coaching programs for CEOs, presidents, and business owners. He founded and sold his $20 million business 15 years after immigrating from Scotland to the US. He is a respected Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) leader and mentor and published two books including Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, which has helped him become a sought-after speaker at many global events.  Robert is also a disciplined athlete who has competed in four different Ironman triathlons and played semi-professional rugby, giving him the experience to help high-performing business owners and athletes get to an elite level. At his peak, his business had about 350 employees in five different branches. He also hosts The Commercial Landscaper Podcast. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Robert Clinkenbeard, Owner of The Radix Group, to talk about using an Ironman mindset to build a business. Robert shares his experience starting a company in the US after immigrating from Scotland, the challenges he faced growing the business, and how networking helped him navigate those challenges. Stay tuned.

Ashtan Moore is a Co-founder and Partner at Model B, a Washington, DC and Atlanta-based digital marketing agency that helps companies and entrepreneurs increase sales, communicate with key audiences, and drive influence in the marketplace. He is also the Co-founder and Advisor to Ironclad Accounting and Finance and is a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Washington, DC chapter. With a background in engineering, Ashtan built Model B’s digital marketing platforms to employ smart algorithms and help companies use the power of big data online to achieve nearly any sales or communications objective.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Ashtan Moore, a Co-founder and Partner at Model B, about his entrepreneurial journey and what he learned from running different businesses. Ashtan also explains how his parents influenced his career choice and how he evolved into digital marketing. Stay tuned.

Mark O'Brien is the CEO of Newfangled, a digital marketing consultancy for digital and traditional marketing firms. They help creative and digital agencies develop new business opportunities. Mark started working at Newfangled in 2000 as an intern before rising up the ranks to become the President and CEO of the company. He bought it over a five-year term from 2009 to 2013. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Mark O'Brien, the CEO of Newfangled, about how he rose up the ranks from intern to owning Newfangled. Mark talks about the lessons he has learned over the years, how he restructured his company in 2010, and how using paid media impacted his company. Stay tuned.

Keith Fiscus is the Founder and CEO of Innovative Career Resources and Staffing, a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in accounting, finance, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, customer experience, and executive administrative professionals. He is based in Orange County, California.  Keith is also a proud veteran of the United States Army (Airborne). After completing his enlistment in the Army, he parlayed his experience as a combat medic into a career in the healthcare industry as an emergency room nurse. His experience in healthcare and passion for science inspired him to transition into the field of talent acquisition. He is also active in Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and served as President of the Orange County Chapter of EO. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Keith Fiscus, the Founder and CEO of Innovative Career Resources and Staffing, about his experience working as a combat medic in Thailand and his transition into entrepreneurship. Keith also talks about joining Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), how his mother supported his business, and how he struggled before finding even greater success. Stay tuned.

Peter Gerritsen is the President of Taan Worldwide, a network of different member advertising agencies operating in 30 countries and 60 cities worldwide with over 50 member companies. He's also a 30-year veteran working inside agencies, and he's a speaker and thought leader for agencies.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran features the President of Taan Worldwide, Peter Gerritsen, to discuss the top challenges agencies face today. They talk about how Peter began leading a 100-year-old agency peer group, what the future holds for agency owners around the world, and lots more.

David Bartholomeusz is a serial entrepreneur and a Facilitator at the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). He specializes in empowering entrepreneurial leaders and building communication habitats in which communities thrive. He is also a strategy and alignment guide, vision leader, and marketing strategist. David holds a degree in law and spent many years working in the professional entertainment industry. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews David Bartholomeusz, a serial entrepreneur and a Facilitator at the Entrepreneurs' Organization, about what he learned from working in the professional entertainment industry and past experiences that have influenced his exploratory characteristics. David also talks about his desire to empower leaders and his work as a facilitator. Stay tuned.

Lisa Vitale is the President of SimplyDIRECT and of Entrepreneurs'​ Organization (EO) Boston chapter. She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing strategy at SimplyDIRECT, focusing on delivering client campaigns on schedule and on spec. Lisa started at SimplyDIRECT as CFO and previously worked for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and PJA Advertising + Marketing. She has been a member of EO Boston since 2013 and will remain the President-Elect until June 2023.  In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Lisa Vitale, the President of SimplyDIRECT and Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Boston, to talk about Lisa's journey in developing a customized app for her business. Lisa talks about the challenges she faced upgrading her app, what she learned from her mentors, and how she guides her team in handling business problems. Stay tuned.

Ian Burnstein is the Co-founder and COO of Storage Pros Management (SPM). He is a former attorney turned real estate and self-storage entrepreneur who has invested in multi-family, RV parks, self-storage, and cannabis dispensary sale-leaseback sectors. He has been a part of more than $500,000,000 in transactions since 2015.   Ian is currently an investor and the Chair of a TIGER 21 peer group, Owner of Storage Business Owners Alliance (SBOA), and President of SBOA Tenant Insurance. He is also involved in a community clinic in honor of his father. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Ian Burnstein, the Co-founder and COO of Storage Pros Management (SPM), about his entrepreneurial journey and how he survived encephalitis and a kidney transplant. Ian talks about the challenges he faced building his business, how he joined TIGER 21, and how he has been serving others through a community clinic. Stay tuned.