Wild Business Growth

Jon MacDonald, the Founder of The Good, joins the show to share his journey from computer science student to starting a conversion rate optimization (CRO) firm that helps the world's largest online brands, including Nike, Adobe, and Xerox. Hear how to convert more website visitors into buyers, tools to understand the clicks and movements of your site visitors, why you shouldn’t use email newsletter pop-ups, the differences in the websites of massive brands and small businesses, and Jon’s stories from being 6’7”. Connect with Jon at TheGood.com and Jon@TheGood.com

Nathan Ross, a Producer of Big Little Lies, Dallas Buyers Club, Sharp Objects, and other major projects joins the show to share how he produces award-winning films and series. Hear how to capture heavy drama, how to decide what stories to tell, the impact of the changing entertainment industry, tales from the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes, and what it’s like working with Meryl Streep, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Amy Adams. Connect with Nathan at Nathan@CrazyroseFilms.com

Kris Ward, the Time Management Expert, joins the show to share her journey from overworked agency owner to Bestselling Author of Win the Hour, Win the Day! Hear how to get better at time management, why you should get rid of your to-do list, how early you should wake up, the best tools for productivity, and the time Kris almost got electrocuted. Connect with Kris at WinTheHourWinTheDay.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her podcast NOW! Your Business

Chris Strub, the Giving Day Guy, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring journalist to the first person to livestream and Snapchat in all 50 states. Hear the best marketing strategies for nonprofits, how to get better at livestreaming, how to prepare for a Giving Day, when it’s okay to yell in public, and the most powerful hug of all time. Connect with Chris on Twitter and Instagram at @ChrisStrub and at TeamStrub.com

JoAnn Branstetter, the CFO of Hippo Direct, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her son and our podcast host, Max Branstetter. Hear her entrepreneurial roots prior to Hippo Direct, how to achieve work-life balance when working from home, how to build your business while raising young kids, how puzzles can increase creativity, and what she would name her band. Connect with JoAnn on Facebook as JoAnn Zucker Branstetter and at JoAnn@HippoDirect.com

Kate Erickson, the Creator, Engager, and Implementer at Entrepreneurs on Fire, joins the show to share her journey from aspiring college English professor to award-winning podcast entrepreneur with her partner John Lee Dumas (JLD). Hear the best way to save time with your business, the best project management tools, why you should focus on one task at a time, Kate’s favorite part of living in Puerto Rico, and the most beautiful town she’s ever visited. Connect with Kate at EOFire.com

Andrew and Pete, the Co-Founders of Andrew and Pete, join the show to share their journey from just Andrew and just Pete to the award-winning business growth duo behind ATOMIC and ATOMICON. Hear the best way to grow your business, how to decide which income stream to focus on, how to start a membership community, why boredom motivates great marketing, and Andrew’s favorite Avril Lavigne lyrics. Connect with Andrew and Pete at AndrewAndPete.com and their YouTube show at AndrewAndPete.TV

Mitch Zlotnik, the President and Founder of Audimute, joins the show from his soundproof office to share his journey from growing up in a well-known Cleveland family business to starting a booming sound absorption company. Hear how he's grown Audimute, the social aspect and physics of soundproofing, how to create a culture of creativity, the pros and cons of family businesses, and why drumming is like being an entrepreneur. Connect with Mitch at Audimute.com

Teresa Heath-Wareing, the TEDx Speaker, Trainer, and Founder of THW Marketing, joins the show to share her journey building her business while narrowly avoiding eviction with her 3-year-old daughter. Hear how to grow your email list, what makes a good lead magnet, why you need to get your prospects away from social media, why 25-minute naps are a superpower, and her secret talent with her feet. Connect with Teresa on social media and at TeresaHeathWareing.com

Cynthia Johnson, the Author, Keynote Speaker, and Co-Founder of Bell + Ivy, joins the show to share her journey from struggling to find a job during the recession to being named a top personal branding expert by Entrepreneur. Hear how to build your personal brand, why the internet is the evolution of your resume, how to solve complex problems with your clients, the genius of the two-liter bottle, and why she wanted to grow up to be Judge Judy. Connect with Cynthia on Instagram and Twitter at @CynthiaLIVE, at Cynthia@CynthiaLive.com, and Cynthia@Bellivy.com