The Small Business Safari

Send us Fan Mail Missing payroll while your P&L says “profit” is a special kind of stress, and it hits food and beverage brands hard. We bring on Scotty Palmer from Palmer Strategic Advisors to get brutally practical about why breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and CPG brands run out of cash even with real revenue, loyal customers, and a product that sells. If you’ve ever thought, “Where did the money go?” this conversation is for you. Profitable but Broke? Fix Your Cash Flow with Sc...

Send us Fan Mail If your social media sounds like everyone else’s, your customers are probably scrolling right past it. Summary: Madison from MDZN Studio joins us to cut through the social media noise and explain what actually works for small businesses today. We challenge the idea that social media should instantly “pay back” like an ad and look at why authenticity, community, brand awareness, and trust often matter more than chasing immediate leads. Madison shares a practical posting strate...

Send us Fan Mail What if your small business could advertise on TV with the same kind of targeting you use for digital ads? Summary: Colin Williams of Advu Media joins Chris and Alan to pull back the curtain on how TV advertising has changed — and why streaming TV may be more accessible to small businesses than most owners realize. Colin breaks down programmatic connected TV advertising in plain English, explaining how streaming ad inventory is bought through real-time auctions and how a DSP ...

Send us Fan Mail What do protecting a customer's home, building a successful business, and serving your community have in common? It all starts with trust, accountability, and doing the right thing. Adam Cleveland joins Chris and Alan on the Small Business Safari to share his journey from handyman to attorney and candidate for the Georgia State House. From working in home maintenance to navigating the legal profession, Adam explains how his experiences shaped his approach to business, leaders...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing holding back your business isn’t your strategy—it’s your energy? Dr. Pat joins the Small Business Safari to explain why business performance and personal performance can’t be separated. A chiropractor turned executive and business coach, Dr. Pat shares her approach to “performance intelligence”—combining wellness, mindset, and smart business strategy to help leaders think clearer, make better decisions, and build businesses that don’t leave the...