Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode, I interview Rj Singh, Executive Director of Cora Group based in Melbourne, Australia. Rj helped to manage an Australian-owned freight and logistics management organization to provide simple solutions to meet complex logistics challenges. From working as an employee, Rj decided to pursue more opportunities and had his quick trajectory. Cora Group was established in the early 2000s and has been running for over 14 years. Became a specialist logistics management firm with over 13 FTES and has been running for over 14 years. Rj has said that growing a small business requires quick and smart moves as we need to cope with the advanced technology and systems that keep on revolving and improving. So he says, "You need to evolve in the current market with the current market." This Cast Covers: Source, implement, manage and optimize the day-to-day performance of the carriers. A company has gone on a transformation journey. Teaching how to filter out the bad money and bring in the good money. Provides integrated freight and logistics management services. Focusing on disruptors in the logistics sector. Leveraging unique capability, skill, and knowledge with a smaller company. Learning how to overcome loneliness and adjust to a new environment for business. Learning how to adapt a massive learning journey to help the business grow. Offering an executive learning platform through the Ultra habits podcast. Helping entrepreneurs how to improve their skills through mentorship. Additional Resources: Cora Group Small Giants by Bo Burlingham —————————— Quotes: "Business is a sport, it's an evolution of mind, body and spirit complex." —Rj Singh "Get out and do not underestimate the power of social media." —Rj Singh "Take your mind away from your performance to the performance of others." —Rj Singh "Do what's right, not what's easy." —Rj Singh "People need to find their meaning." —Rj Singh —————————— Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Dan Mcmahon and Tara Seymour, Founders and CEOs of Inner Atlas-based in Sydney, Australia. Dan and Tara have set up their own business to help support the overall wellness of human beings and improve performance, beauty, mood, and immune system. From being a filmmaker and corporate space in marketing, Dan and Tara pursue new opportunities by growing Organic Medicinal Mushrooms and Adaptogenic Tonic Blends. Inner Atlas was established in 2020 and has been running for almost 2 years. Became the best selling and nature-friendly health care product with over 8 FTEs Dan and Tara said that growing a business requires self-discipline and proper balance. So they say, "The business never stops, you've got to be able to manage yourself and keep up with it." This Cast Covers: Specialize in medicinal mushrooms and medicinal mushroom extracts. Sharing knowledge and resources about regenerative and food substances. A big believer in the transformative effect. Expert in healthy living. Growing 100% month on month with over 600 retail and online stores nationally. Helping entrepreneurs how to attract quality customers. Learning how to properly manage the cash flow. Focusing on perception and visibility. Learning how to deal with enough capital. Learning how to cultivate discipline and a healthy workflow. Additional Resources: Inner Atlas Atomic Habits by James Clear Game Changers by Dave Asprey ___________________ Quotes: "Success means overcoming the challenging obstacles in life." —Dan Mcmahon "Grow and acknowledge your mistakes." —Dan Mcmahon "The business never stops, you've got to be able to manage yourself and keep up with it." —Tara Seymour "A project which was heading in a great direction can suddenly be trailed by the smallest thing." —Dan Mcmahon "Let the people have the flexibility to be the person that they can be." —Dan Mcmahon ___________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Chans Weber, Founder and CEO of Agile & Co based in St. Louis, USA. Chans has set up his own full-service digital marketing to help niche companies gain top market share with strategic inbound marketing. From working as an employee, Chans decided to pursue new opportunities and change their family tree from a very low to a middle-class family. Agile & Co was established in 2012 and had been running for over 9 years and 11 months. Became a huge company going from multiple seven figures with over 12 FTEs. Chans said that growing a business requires having enough knowledge and self-discipline. So he says, "You need to know what you are doing and Identify your weaknesses in order to build discipline around that."This Cast Covers: A full-service digital marketing agency. Helping companies to have a stable client base. Helping entrepreneurs how to grow their business without taking so much time working. Teaching on how to be outstanding among your competitors. Learning how to grow a business from zero. Helping entrepreneurs on how to be more careful in handling their business. Learning how to avoid common problems with business partners. A huge company going from multiple seven figures. Learning how to handle the ups and downs in business. Uses a data-based approach that allows your marketing strategy to adapt to changing opportunities. Additional Resources: Agile & Co. Atomic Habits by James Clear ___________________ Quotes:"Success means you are living your own life with freedom." —Chans Weber "Pick and choose your own battle." —Chans Weber "Always find a way to be different." —Chans Weber "You need to know what you are doing." —Chans Weber "Identify your weaknesses and build discipline around that." —Chans Weber ___________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Andrey Koslov, Social Media Marketer from eCommerce and Udemy Instructor based in San Diego, United States. Andrey set up his own dropshipping business to help consumers order and get their online items conveniently through Facebook Marketplace. From being a fresh graduate intern of a company, Andrey decided to leave his job and pursue bigger opportunities by growing his own business. Andrey Koslov's drop shipping online business was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 years with Andrey has said that growing a small business requires continuous learning on the craft that you are doing, so he says, "always try new things to open new doors and new opportunities." This Cast Covers: Focusing on the Drop Shipping model of E-Commerce. Working with Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Expert in selling and advertising products online and efficient shipping of items. Helping buyers how to order and get their items conveniently through Facebook Marketplace. Teaching how to be a smart and responsible entrepreneur. Learning how to save money by doing a commission-based business. Exploring Facebook Marketplace as a sales channel. Learning how to sell marketable products by doing product research. Helping entrepreneurs improve their marketing skills. Additional Resources: Ecommerce Udemy Rich Dad Poor by Robert Kiyosaki _________________________ Quotes: "Always try new things to open new doors and new opportunities." —Andrey Kozlov "If you are problem-focused, then doing a business can be tough when problems arise." —Andrey Koslov "Growing a business can help you learn a lot of skills and become a stronger person." —Andrey Koslov "If you keep doing everything on your own, there would be no opportunity to scale" —Andrey Koslov "Consistency and solution-focused pays off in the long run." —Andrey Koslov _________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Yulia Vasilyeva, Founder and CEO of Intelocate based in Toronto, Canada. Yulia has set up her own software program operations platform to help multi-location businesses streamline task management, issue resolution, and communications operations. From being a project manager, Yulia decided to leap a faith and pursue her dream of building a business. Intelocate was established in 2015 and has been running for over 7 years. Became the first operations platform that is specifically designed for the complexity of a multi-location business with 13 FTEs. Yulia said that growing a business requires balance and professionalism, so she says, "Keep on engaging but don't forget to draw a line." This Cast Covers: Providing software for retail chains and property managers from managing operations. Managing issues that are happening across the locations, tasks compliance, performance, and communications. Expert in simplifying the overall operations in different issues and different locations. Managing projects with over 19,000 locations. Learning how to make phenomenal growth in business. Teaching people to find solutions through the help of technology. Helping entrepreneurs how to overcome their weaknesses in growing a business. Sharing the importance of creating a culture and promoting excellent employees for the growth of the business. Helping entrepreneurs build an organization that represents their value. Giving practical advice on how to be a professional and effective entrepreneur. Additional Resources: Intelocate Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Outside In by Deborah Underwood ________________________ Quotes: "Success means having a profitable business with very happy employees and happy customers." —Yulia Vasilyeva "Build an organization that represents your values." —Yulia Vasilyeva "If you don't have the right attitude at work, then you can easily give up and walk away." —Yulia Valisyeva "Seek knowledge and you'll move smarter." —Yulia Valisyeva "Be friendly, but don't forget to draw a line." —Yulia Vasilyeva ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Paul Shepherd from Paulbshepherd based in Sydney, Australia. Paul set up his own Soul Inspired Transformation Coaching to help entrepreneurs and small businesses to find their purpose and design their personal life based on science and genetics. From being a worker and business owner of different fields and industries, Paul decided to find his real purpose and value by doing the things he's passionate about. Paulbshepherd was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 years. Became the world's first evidence-based life planning methodology using genetics and quantum physics. Paul has said that growing a small business requires passion and consistency, so he says, "Money wasn't the most important thing, it's always been about legacy and things to be proud of." —Paul Shepherd This Cast Covers: Helping entrepreneurs to find their real purpose and real skill sets. Learning how to maximize your profit, energy and flow in life. Providing business coaching and consulting. Helping entrepreneurs align their skills to what they are passionate about. Empower and inspire others to step up and be their best selves. Focusing on serving at the highest level possible. Helping entrepreneurs increase their self worth by adding more value to their work. Learning the importance of consistency. Teaching entrepreneurs how to be an effective leader and lead by example. Learning how to connect with people who are aligned with your values. Additional Resources: Paulbshepherd The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer ___________________ Quotes: "Money wasn't the most important thing, it's always been about legacy and things to be proud of." —Paul Shepherd "Success is all about having a balanced life and doing what makes you more happy and excited." —Paul Shepherd "Sometimes you need to learn when to say no." —Paul Shepherd"Don't just make money, deliver value as it shows who you are as a person." —Paul Shepherd "We've all got a unique design, we're all designed for something specific, regardless of what your resume and credentials says, you actually have a design." —Paul Shepherd ____________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Chris Michael Harris, Founder, CEO & Host of StartupU TV and Podcast, based in Austin, Texas, United States. Chris set up his business to help entrepreneurs obtain high-quality information and education in growing a business. From working at a regular job, Jay decided to quit his job and pursue bigger opportunities. StartupU was established in 2021 and has been running for over a year. Became a firm aimed at delivering the highest quality information to entrepreneurs across the globe with over 8 FTEs. Chris has said that growing a business requires patience and faith, so he says, "A true success takes a long time to achieve, so you better prepare yourself to handle the rainstorms in your journey until you achieve the fruit of your hard work." This Cast Covers: Helping people and entrepreneurs to bring out their unique talent and abilities to find something they can do and like to do. An online business platform focusing on education and vertical integration. Building tools and resources for entrepreneurs. Help build multimillionaire companies with zero outside funding. Integrating online programs with similar growth trajectories. Serving thousands of students all over the world. Passing 65,000 people in just 6 years of growing a business. Helping entrepreneurs enhance their marketing skills. Teaching entrepreneurs how to get their target people. Helping entrepreneurs to focus on impact areas and making sure to get the resources needed. Additional Resources: StartupU The One Thing by Gary Keller Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman ________________________ Quotes: "Success is a north node, and faith is our compass." —Chris Michael Harris "If you're not aligned with God's purpose for your life, you're going to create a miserable prison cell for yourself." —Chris Michael Harris "Don't try to be everything to everyone. Be everything to the people you serve." —Chris Michael Harris "Marketing practices are your campfire, you have to understand what's meaningful to your audience." —Chris Michael Harris "Be proactive, and know that it's going to take way longer than you think it's going to cost a lot more than you think." —Chris Michael Harris ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Marie-Claire Ross, Trust Leadership Speaker, Coach and Facilitator from Marie-Claire Ross based in Melbourne. Maire-Claire has set up her own trust leadership coaching program to help leaders and organizations to build trust with each other and make wise choices for the business and team. With over 21 years of experience in the business industry and corporate contracts, Marie-Claire decided to leave the business and pursue new opportunities. Trustologie was established in 2020 and has been running for over 2 years. Became a phenomenal public speaker and coach with over 9 FTEs. Marie-Claire said that growing a business requires trusting yourself first to earn other people's trust at the same time. So she says, "Believe in yourself and in your work and learn to love what you are doing so that people will follow your good example." This Cast Covers: Helping with leadership, teams, SMEs, and leaders to build trust. Offers coaching, keynotes, or workshops with teams. Giving support to leaders to help them make wise choices and do things more effectively. Providing a book to help leaders create a thriving environment for their team. Giving tips on how to make people feel safe and connected. Helping entrepreneurs grow their business by writing a blog. Learn how to cultivate autonomy and flexibility. Helping entrepreneurs value the importance of work-life balance. Showing the advantages of hiring people who are aligned with your values. Helping to build a cohesive team. Additional Resources: Marie-Claire Ross Trusted To Thrive by Marie-Claire Ross The Myth by Michael Gerber Quotes: ___________________ "Work more on yourself as a human being to change things that cause chaos." —Marie-Claire Ross "Doing business is in alignment with your purpose." —Marie-Claire Ross "Stop thinking of work as an obligation, and you'll start to love what you are doing." —Marie-Claire Ross "Be good at positive self-talk." —Marie-Claire Ross "Learn to look after yourself to avoid messing up in your work." —Marie-Claire Ross ____________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I interview Jeremy Miller, Chairman and Founder of Health-E Commerce based in New York, United States. From working as an employee, Jeremy has decided to leave his former job to pursue bigger opportunities. Health-E Commerce was established in 2010 and had been running for over 12 years. Serving 60 million consumers with over 100 FTEs. Jeremy has said that growing a business requires building a good relationship with the people you work with within the industry to gain and maintain a good connection with your consumers. So he says, "Be the person that you need to be, meet people and build relationships." This Cast Covers: 12 years in the industry of helping to grow a business. Allowing consumers to use pre-tax benefits such as FSA and HSA. Helping consumers to purchase 1000s and 1000s of eligible health care products. A core site that helps people by educating them on using tools that will help them spend money on qualified expenses. A growing company with over 100 core team members. Teaching entrepreneurs how to grow a business by building connections with other companies and employees. Helping entrepreneurs on how to bring their people. Teaching entrepreneurs how to use the right tools in growing a business. Additional Resources: Health-E Commerce, The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments by Jeff Cohen ___________________ Quotes: "Success is individual and personal, like an art, an attainment type of thing." —Jeremy Miller "You never know what's coming until it actually comes." —Jeremy Miller"Be the person that you need to be, meet people and build relationships." —Jeremy Miller "Learn to understand what's happening to avoid falling apart." —Jeremy Miller "You need to know the place you want to be so that you can jump in the right direction." —Jeremy Miller ___________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, Troy had a chat with Levent Yildizgoren, Co-Founder and Managing Director of TTC Wetranslate Ltd., based in London, UK. Levent has set up his own translation company to help businesses, manufacturing businesses, and International design and design businesses connect with their international audience. From having a stable job in a company, Levent decided to leave his job to pursue bigger opportunities and control his own life. TTC wetranslate was established in 1992 and has been running for over 30 years. Became a multi-award-winning translation, and localization company with 11 FTEs. Levent has said that growing a business requires having core values to hire the right people and help your business excel. So he says, "matching to those core values has worked really well."This Cast Covers: Enable businesses, manufacturing businesses, International Design, and Design businesses, to connect with their international audience. Manufacturing companies with over 100 languages. Offers agreements contracts to the target audience. Working with professional translators and freelancers. Learning how to grow your business by hiring more people. A company accredited by ISO 9001 started with 7100 translation quality. Working with colleagues who are purely focusing on project management, etc. Teaching how to grow a business properly by implementing core values in hiring people. Provides 300 videos on how to create a statement and project management things for businessmen and entrepreneurs. Learning how databases can become a great marketing tool for business. Additional Resources: TTC Wetranslate Traction by Wickman Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley Good Business in any Language ________________________ Quotes: "Success is about providing good service to customers and supporting the development of our colleagues." —Levent Yildizgoren "When there is a niche, it is so much easier to market." —Levent Yildizgoren "Seeing other people's growth and professionalism can give satisfaction to the business owners." —Levent Yildizgoren "Don't let your people sit down and just do what they need. Make them enjoy themselves on what they are doing." —Levent Yildizgoren "Work is part of our life, and what we do defines who we are." —Levent Yildizgoren ________________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0