The Business Sphere

‘One of the biggest challenges I had is really understanding that everything you do in business is not about the dollar, it’s not about profit, it’s about people.’ Ryan Vet is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and sommelier. His entrepreneurial journey got an early start, and he hasn’t stopped since. He launched a marketing firm at just 14 and started a coffee shop and launched an app out of his college dorm room! In 2019, he launched Boon, a revolutionary app for the healthcare industry. ‘Finding people you align with in your life where you’re at and where you’re trying to go is important.’ This episode covers several topics helpful to starting and experienced business owners: - Finding a mentor and being a mentor - Failures in business - The impact of technology in business - The cons of automation software - Prioritizing faith, family, and friends Connect with Ryan online: Personal website: https://ryanvet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryancvet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancvet/

“I think you can train anybody to technically do something. But what’s hard to do is arrange and create a strong culture of cooperation and camaraderie.” Mitch Russo founded Timeslips Corp., which he sold for eight figures, and then became the CEO of Tony Robins and Chet Holmes’s Business Breakthroughs International. Now he helps businesses get to the next level and scale with his proven systems. “Sometimes you just need to elevate others in order to connect with them.” Listen to this episode to get a brief look at Mitch’s entrepreneurial journey and find out - the business challenges he faced with Timeslips Corp. - how he overcame his top mistakes in business, such as reluctance to delegate tasks - his business motivations and more Reach out to Mitch online: Personal website: https://mitchrusso.com/ Twitter: @mitchrusso LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchrusso/

“Building our network is probably the most important thing that has worked for Greenlane.” Bill Sebald is the founder of Greenlane, a digital marketing company that specialises in enterprise and e-commerce brands. He is also a recognized writer and speaker. “You have to learn to give your employees control, ownership, and the ability to hurt or help the company. One of the hardest things for me to do was to let go.” Tune into this episode and find out - how Bill stumbled into the digital world by accident through his love of music - the importance of building rapport and relationship in business - what wealth means to Bill and more For more tips on starting or running a business, stay tuned to Local SEO Today. Greenlane: https://www.greenlanemarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billsebald/ Twitter: @billsebald

“It’s not what you’re doing but how you’re doing it, and the mindset you have around it, that matters most.” Erin Blaskie started her first online business in 2004. She’s a TEDx speaker and the director of marketing at Fellow.app, a productivity tool for managers. “You can’t just surround yourself with people who are just your hype machines.” Erin speaks with us candidly about her entrepreneurial journey, her business drives and motivations, and how she overcame mistakes in running a business. She gives excellent advice to business starters and shares great insights on - entrepreneurial burnout - formalizing the process of mentorship - finding the right team size - surrounding yourself with honest, critical people Connect with Erin: Personal website: https://www.erinblaskie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinblaskie/ Twitter: @ErinBlaskie

“You never know what you can find just by showing up.” We talk to Adam Steele, founder of Loganix, about his business journey. From his start in affiliate marketing to building his own SEO company, Adam has gained a lot of hard-earned knowledge from his mistakes in business. “You can grow quicker when you find someone who complements you and is able to pick up the slack where you aren’t so strong.” Adam shares with us what has been helping him overcome challenges in business, such as - learning from and engaging with communities in online forums - hiring a bookkeeper from the start - finding a business partner who complements you - habit stacking Reach out to Adam here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgsteele/ Loganix: https://loganix.com/ Twitter: @AdamGSteele

Let's dive into what SEO and trade shows offer to your business, both benefits and disadvantages. We give you firsthand information about trade show marketing based on our experience and share with you SEO insights based on our expertise.

‘Our view on technology isn’t technology for technology’s sake. We align technology with business goals. Ask “how is this technology going to help you be better” or “how is it going to reduce your risk?”’ Raffi Jamgotchian started Triada Networks in 2008 and continues to be a leader in the IT and cybersecurity industry. ‘In the IT business, especially in cybersecurity, you have to have an innate sense of curiosity to explore and try things. Otherwise, you don’t move forward.’ Raffi’s business journey started when a friend and former coworker reached out to him to help them build the IT infrastructure for their new business firm. In this episode, he shares with us how he has grown as a person and as an entrepreneur in the IT industry. Listen to find out How you can learn from making mistakes and taking losses in business How you can overcome challenges in business How you can align technology with your goals in business Reach out to Raffi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffijamgotchian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/triadanet Triada Networks: https://triadanet.com/

Google gives you more credibility when they see more people back your website. In this episode, we delve into the basics of link building: what it is, its different qualities, how to get good quality ones, and the different strategies SEO specialists use, such as guest posting and the skyscraper technique.

It’s not in humans’ nature to give up. We [only] give up when we’re not passionate. Tim Meinhardt is a CEO at Atruity LLC, a company that helps businesses implement OKR (objective and key results) goal setting methodology. If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re passionate, make sure you learn something new every day. With Tim’s rich experience, he imparts with us some of the lessons he’s learned on his decades-long journey in business: handling challenges in business overcoming mistakes in business advice on starting a business Connect with Tim online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmeinhardt/ Atruity: https://atruity1.com/ Atruity Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Atruity-OKR-Consulting-101911788248723/

Every time you coach someone else, you are the first beneficiary. You experience growth. Kim Ades is the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Journal Engine Software. She is an author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, coach, and mother of five. Don't be afraid to fail. A failure doesn’t mean you’re a failure. A failure means ‘this trial was a failure; go on to the next.’ Our delightful conversation with Kim covers many topics, from her entrepreneurial tendencies as a kid, her first few businesses, her coaching process, and more. Reach out to Kim online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimades Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimades Frame of Mind Coaching: https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/

Mistakes are required to succeed; they are the raw material you need to build upon. Tom Karadza is the co-founder of Rockstar Real Estate. Rockstar focuses on education first, helping investors across GTA and Golden Horseshoe invest in real estate and live life on their terms. We don’t want a business plan. We want to know a few things. How much is it going to cost us to get a lead? And once we have a lead, how many leads will it take to get a customer? We get up close and personal in this conversation with Tom as he shares with us the following and more: Why he chose real estate The struggles of starting a business with his brother The mistakes he made that made him grow as an entrepreneur Get in touch with Tom online: Rockstar Real Estate: https://rockstarinnercircle.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkaradza Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomkaradza

Where you are does not define where you will end up. Mike Lander is an entrepreneur who has successfully bought, grown, and sold multiple businesses in sectors like digital marketing, recruitment, education, and more. Currently, Mike is a CEO of Piscari Ltd. and chairman of the digital agency Re:signal. The best innovations are not lightning strikes or wild ideas. They’re aggregations of proven things reformatted in a new way that suddenly make things different. This illuminating conversation with Mike covers His beginnings and personal life philosophy Importance of mentors Traits of a successful leader, and more Reach out to Mike through the following platforms: Re:signal: https://resignal.com/our-team/mike-lander/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelander Personal website: http://mikelander.co.uk/

Time management and productivity expert Alexis Haselberger shares her approach to successfully overcoming the challenges that come with time and productivity and living a healthier work-life balance. Through effective time management and productivity coaching, Alexis has helped thousands of people take control of their time and get more things done with lesser stress. Join Alexis Haselberger and discover her techniques, strategies, and hacks on leadership development so you can use your time efficiently while meeting your goals. Website: https://www.alexishaselberger.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/

“My motto is I want to add value to somebody in 20 minutes and I want to be able to make their day. And when I get focused on that edge, purpose and consciousness, and be conscious about making a different people, everything kind of relaxes and everything differently flows.” Alisa Cohn is an incredibly skilled executive coach who works with many startup business founders to grow into world-class CEOs. She has also coached large brands, such as IBM, Dell, and Sony. She is also the author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, a book that inspired leadership growth. Join Alisa Cohn as she shares her challenges and what led her to be the named Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London. Website: https://www.alisacohn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlisaCohn Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisacohn/

“When you run into fear, and you want to get past it, you have to learn about yourself and what’s going to motivate you to take that next step.” Jim Vinoski is a Forbes contributor and an advocate for the American manufacturing environment. His career has taken him from plant floors to corporate boardrooms with companies like General Mills and Ralston-Purina. His motivation to succeed in any face of challenges played a significant factor in building his corporate leadership skills. Join Jim Vinoski as he recounts his experiences and how his motivation and mindset have helped him rise above the challenges. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimvinoski Podcast: https://www.manufacturingtalks.com/ Business Website: https://www.cosgrovecontent.com/contact

“I'm integrating my work around accountability into cultures and helping leaders to be more authentic, because authenticity without accountability is fantasy.” David Irvine is an international best-selling author of 6 books, speaker, leadership advisor, and conscious entrepreneur whose passion is helping the world be more accountable and authentic. He has been inspiring leaders from different organizations leaders how to live and lead the authentic way to make a meaningful difference, establish lasting success, and create a life that truly matters. Join us as David Irvine discusses how his leadership development program has helped leaders discover their inner selves and empower them to strengthen their impact on those they love and serve. Website: https://davidirvine.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/david-irvine-845a9910 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidirvineassociates/

“I understood the process. I understood the workflow. I understood systems. I understood the need to take these things and bring them all together. That was what became my competitive advantage. Over time, I realized I had to drop the description of professional organizing and replace it with business infrastructure.” Alicia Butler Pierre is a chemical engineer-turned-entrepreneur. She is now the CEO of Equilibria, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with contemporary business infrastructure tools, which are essential to achieving growth and scaling a business. She is also the author of the world's first published book on business infrastructure for small businesses—Behind the Facade, How to Structure Company Operation for Sustainable Success. Join Alicia as she shares her entrepreneurship journey and her vision of helping others transform their day-to-day operations to boost business efficacy. Website: https://aliciabutlerpierre.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciabutlerpierre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alicia_B_Pierre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicia_b_pierre/

“To be successful and happy, you don't have to be big. Business owners think bigger is better. The only way that you are a success is if you keep growing.” Adam Witty is a world-renowned entrepreneur, author, publisher, and speaker, who has helped numerous entrepreneurs and businesses grow for the benefit of mankind. He stands firmly on the belief that when building a business, you have to define what is happiness. A business should not only provide a good income for yourself and your employees, but it should also provide products and services that add value to the world. The reality of entrepreneurship is that you should have passion and belief in energy for what you do—what your business does. Your motivation should be to help poor people and get your product or service in the hands of more people. Scaling business growth should not be based on money. True entrepreneurs are motivated by their mission. If you are successful, money will follow. Join Adam Witty as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he believes that the key factor for entrepreneurial success is not money but happiness and offering value to the world. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwitty/ Email Add: awitty@advantageww.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamwitty Website: https://www.adamwitty.com/

“Happiness is not connected to the material things, but having a clear understanding of what’s deeply important to us.” Peter Docker was a former Royal Air Force Senior Officer, who led aviation training and taught postgraduates at the United Kingdom's Defence College. Today, he is the author of the best-selling book “Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control.” He is also a top keynote speaker and leadership consultant, who aims to help other to be extraordinary and unleash their natural talents. “Having a clear understanding of what’s deeply important to us and using those things to be in service of others is really fundamental. In fact, that is where I started my book—asking the question of what is deeply important to you as a human being. Once we understand what is important to us, we get access to the reservoir of energy and take things forward.” Over the years, Peter has used his experience to teach individuals how to handle the challenges of leadership. Becoming a Jumpseat Leader requires a lot of patience and enhancing performance whatever the situation may be—during normal business, times of crisis, and life in general. Join Peter Docker as he talks about discovering your purpose, overcoming leadership challenges and cultivating a corporate culture that is in service of others. Website: https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peterdocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterdocker

“People want a business with more principles, with more purpose, and more courageous and disciplined leadership.” Coming from a family of small business owners, Paul Spiers is now the founder of The New P&L Brand Purposes Institute and host of the internationally renowned business podcast, The New P&L--Principles & Leadership in Business. He has helped thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs rediscover and re-engage their purpose and utilize it to build and achieve their goals. “I think success for an entrepreneur is about recognizing that it's your journey to become a fully rounded individual and that you've acquired knowledge, relationship, and humility. Success is about learning--it's about being humble, knowing your own limits, but also recognizing what you have achieved over that point in time." Join Paul Spiers as he shares his business success story and how he has inspired thousands of businesspeople to drive their organization’s commercial, strategic and operational arteries. Website: https://www.principlesandleadership.com/ Email: paul@principlesandleadership.com LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paulspiers