Entrepreneurs United

Dr. Toby Travis (Founder, TrustED) is an Executive Consultant with the Global School Consulting Group, an Adjunct Professor for the International Graduate Program of Educators for the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and an experienced teacher and school administrator, currently serving as the Superintendent of the Village Christian Academy in Fayetteville, NC. TrustED is a framework for business, organization, and school improvement focused on developing trusted leaders.  As a guest speaker, trainer, and consultant, his work has taken him throughout the United States and Europe, South Asia, Central, and South America. Dr. Travis is the author of the award-winning book “TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement” - available at Amazon, featured in Forbes, and named “Book of The Month” (November), and nominated for “Book of The Year” (2021) by The Magic Pen. Learn more at www.trustedconsulting.org.

Norman Rice (Chief Operating Officer, Extreme Networks) has an incredible background and strong track record of creating shareholder value from development and execution of profitable Growth strategies organically and inorganically. His expertise in M&A, Operations, Global Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Business Development. Innovative and Strategic Leader lend him to be the ultimate entrepreneurial problem solver.

Alison Ver Halen (Founder, AV Writing Services, LLC) is a content marketer and SEO strategist who has always loved writing and people, so it was only natural for her to major in English and Psychology. It turned out to be the perfect degree for content marketing, although she didn't know what content marketing was at the time. When a friend asked her to write blog posts for his law firm, she jumped at the chance to get paid to write, and has never looked back.   Alison loves telling people's stories in a way that's compelling, speaks to their target audience, and most importantly converts to leads for the business.   Her upcoming book “Content Marketing Made Easy” will be coming out in February and will provide more content for those looking to explore content writing as an opportunity for their business.

John Vuong (Owner, Local SEO Search), has a mission to give back to small businesses. Whether it is to his clients or to his staff. John believes that being able to give back to the community is such an important part of running a business. He also has a passion for helping business owners grow their business and succeed.    John’s business, Local SEO Search, is a boutique SEO agency from Toronto, Canada. He helps small and medium-sized businesses rank on Google and dominate their local market.    Today we talk about why SEO is still the best kept secret for small business owners that are playing the long game and want to continue to be top of mind in their communities.

John St.Pierre (Chairman, Rhombus Group) talks with Rich Hoffmann about the failures and successes he has experienced in building two companies and how he has distilled these learnings into 5 things he would NEVER do again, and 5 things that he would encourage all entrepreneurs to do if they want to ultimately move from CEO to Chairman of their own company.

Pete Mohr (Simplifying Entrepreneurship, Founder) helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. Pete’s refined his tips, tools, and techniques within his own businesses and loves sharing them so others can live the life they deserve as business leaders Pete is passionate about entrepreneurialism and helping business owners and leaders succeed. He believes that small business owners are the backbone of our communities and if we can help them survive and thrive, we'll help the communities that exist around them.

What is ONE lesson that you have learned in the past year? What ONE thing that you can you do to make 2022 this best year possible? and what is ONE thing that entrepreneurs should keep in mind as we enter 2022. These are the 3 components that Rich and John discuss today as we prepare ourselves and our entrepreneurial listeners for this coming year.   It is hard to believe that we are kicking off season 3 of the Entrepreneurs United podcast and we thank you for joining us on this journey. We wish you all a very prosperous, healthy, and successful 2022!

Aimee LaLiberte (Chief Number Cruncher, My Virtual CFO) is a trusted profitability advisor to six and seven-figure business owners who are tired of being behind in their books and are ready to uncover blind spots, course correct, and ultimately get more profitable. Aimee also is a certified life and money coach and works with business owners who seek greater confidence and unwavering drive to attract and build wealth in their businesses and lives Aimee believes a relationship with money is available to all. And like any relationship, there is cultivation and nurturing and transparency involved. She seems to provide business owners an opportunity and space to create that relationship so any goal they feel called to create is as good as done.

Andrea Freeman (Andrea Freeman Consulting, Founder & CEO)  believes that transforming your life is the access to transforming your business. She helps successful, creative entrepreneurs who are on the verge of burnout to tune-in to their inner wisdom so they can align more fully with their business. That way they can attract clients more easily and scale without overwhelm or overthinking. Entrepreneur, mindful business coach, and international speaker, Andrea's new book How to H.O.S.T. Your Life™ with Ease, Ownership, and Inspiration, that will be published in 2022.

Tony Martignetti (Inspired Purpose Coaching, Chief Inspiration Officer) is a trusted advisor, entrepreneur, idea generator, and people connector. He brings together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential.   He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live inspired lives.   Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.   Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life."