The Business Equation Podcast

EPISODE SUMMARY: In Episode 107 of The Business Equation, I sit down with Luke Van Der Veer to talk about Rank & Rent SEO. What is it, how does it work, how can it help you generate leads for your business, and how can you tap into Luke's expertise on the subject and work with him directly? We also talk about how virtual assistants (VAs) can help your business thrive as well.ABOUT LUKE: Luke Van Der Veer received an MBA in Human Resources and, right out of grad school, landed a highly sought-after position at General Electric as a Benefits Analyst. Although his family and friends congratulated him on getting a job with such a prestigious company, he hated it. Only one week into working at GE, he was already searching for a way to escape the corporate 9-to-5 grind. He tried it all—affiliate marketing, network marketing, Facebook advertising and even selling products on eBay and Amazon. Although he got one of his side hustles up to $35K a month, he was still working seven days a week and reinvesting the money to grow his business. That’s when he came across a lead generation method called "Rank & Rent SEO" and spent thousands of dollars and months of his time refining the most effective system. By the six-month mark, he had entirely replaced his full-time income, finally quit his job at GE and has never looked back. One of his students, a concrete contractor, earns more than $20K a month from a single lead generation website.Learn more about Luke and the Rank & Rent SEO approach at websiterentalcoaching.comQuestions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: In Episode 106 of The Business Equation, I'm joined by Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, for a great conversation about how Riggs and his company are using innovation and cutting-edge technology to execute their operations AND pay their investors. We also dig into Riggs' professional history and learn about how he arrived at OriginClear.ABOUT RIGGS: Riggs Eckelberry, a tech pioneer at the intersection of water & crypto. He is the founder and CEO of the innovative water technology company, OriginClear, which is delivering water solutions for industrial customers worldwide. OriginClear has developed and licensed an invention that treats industrial and agricultural waste water with very little energy, and no chemicals. And now, industrial users can treat their water right where they use it, using prepackaged “point of use” water treatment systems that have an amazing life cycle of up to 100 years or more. Washington is frantically allocating billions upon billions to water infrastructure funding. But, says Riggs Eckelberry, fast-growing inflation will kill all these massive programs. Sure, they’ll add the cost overruns. But you can't keep up with a runaway train. Riggs has the solution: direct, local, decentralized action. His prefab, modular water systems can be delivered directly to industry with no money upfront, just pay by the gallon, on long- term contracts that are indexed for inflation.Here’s the twist: Riggs intends to pay investors their continuing profit shares in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Given the 50-year plus lifecycles of these systems, he expects a huge premium on these NFTs, and they will be tradeable. Riggs predicts this could scale up into the first global water marketplace, potentially supporting subsidized projects in poverty-stricken areas. Is this science fiction? Ask Riggs and find out. Riggs was once a happy tech executive. In 2005, he helped take a security software company public as its president. Then, he pitched a fund and─long story short─Riggs ended up as CEO of a small public company working to disrupt industrial water, a huge, but slow-moving trillion- dollar global market. Riggs is uniquely qualified to disrupt this industry, having learned management in the nonprofit space, captained oceangoing ships, and achieved several tech exits during the dot-com boom.Connect with Riggs and learn more about OriginClear at originclear.comQuestions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: It's time for some mental rewiring!On Episode 105 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to be joined by Michele Molitor. Michele is a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, consultant, trainer, and writer who's here to share some in-depth knowledge about the subconscious mind, how it impacts our day-to-day lives, what you need to do to rewire your mindset, and much more.ABOUT MICHELE MOLITOR: Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing." She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing home more than 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.Michele's unique Rapid Rewiring™️ approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology, and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental and emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success.Learn more and connect with Michele at nectarconsulting.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: It's time to convert your home equity into cold hard cash! Introducing a new, innovative way to make the most of your equity without taking on a loan and being saddled with monthly payments. To introduce you to this new initiative, I'm pleased to welcome Matthew Sullivan, the CEO & Founder of QuantmRE, onto the show. He's going to break down how this new strategy works and how he and his company plan to build on the infrastructure they've put in place to date.ABOUT MATTHEW & HIS NEW INITIATIVE: Matthew is the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE, a company that solves a real problem for homeowners by helping them access a portion of their home equity without taking on more debt. This new financing tool is not a HELOC, it's not a loan and it's not a reverse mortgage. That means homeowners can get cash from their equity with no interest and no monthly payments. Matthew and his team have helped over a hundred homeowners use their home equity to pay off expensive credit cards, remodel their home, pay college tuition fees or to diversify into other investments, all without taking on extra debt. Matthew has a proven track record in real estate innovation through his experiences as Co-Founder of the Secured Real Estate Income Strategies Fund, and as President and Founder of Crowdventure.com, a real estate crowdfunding company. Originally from London, Matthew worked with Richard Branson's corporate finance team and was a director of the Virgin-sponsored London Air Ambulance. A helicopter pilot himself, he is also the host of his own podcast, “Hooked On Startups.”Learn more at quantmre.com Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Today's episode of The Business Equation Podcast takes an in-depth look at a very important topic: Diversity Certification.Diversity Certification is an asset that can potentially help eligible companies add thousands...and in some cases, hundreds of thousands, of additional revenue to their company year over year. The big thing is...many companies look passed it because the application process is too complicated or they simply don't see what kind of value certification can bring them.This is where Certify My Company comes in. My guest on Episode 103, Heather Cox, is the Co-Founder and President of this helpful organization whose mission is to not only help companies discover the advantages of diversity certification, but to help them through the time-consuming process of applying for certification and putting it to work within their organization.Today, Heather will share the power of building relationships with diverse suppliers, why diversity certification is a critical element to success for companies eligible for said certification, how Certify My Company simplifies the process and becomes a trusted resource for the certification process and beyond, and much more.If you're unfamiliar with Diversity Certification, have wondered if it's right for your brand, or have questions you'd love answered on the subject, this is an episode you don't want to miss!You can connect with Heather at certifymycompany.com and follow her brand on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterQuestions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: How much emphasis are you putting on your overall digital presence?While it appears that social media rules the roost when it comes to how brands choose to enhance their visibility, there is a ton of value in Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. We've discussed this on the show before and continue to place emphasis on this area because a lot of advantages exist for small businesses when they effectively build authority on Google, Yahoo, etc.In Episode 102 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by none other than Eric Seropyan, an SEO specialist and Founder of This Is My South Bay, a California-based firm that focuses on hyperlocal SEO - helping brands gain exposure in their hometown where opportunities for foot traffic are at their highest. Eric and I get into conversations about many topics, including best practices for Search Engine Optimization, what factors of SEO to focus on depending on your business and location, and false claims and promises from firms you need to run from fast.If you think you can magically obtain a #1 ranking on Google, this is an episode you don't want to miss!Click here to connect with Eric and take advantage of his complimentary SEO and website analysis.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Taking the steps to sell your business is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make in your life. There is much to consider and many bases to cover...and it requires getting into a mindset that you are ready to turn the enterprise you've spent years building over to someone else. Without question, you should never start a business without an exit strategy in mind. But everything has to line up fiscally AND emotionally to pull that trigger and walk away successful.On Episode 101 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am joined by Robert Clinkenbeard, the CEO of The Radix Group, LLC. Robert made the decision to sell his first company (to the tune of $20M) and now operates other successful enterprises. Today, he's going to share his knowledge on when it makes sense to sell, the mindset you need to develop as an entrepreneur to push through challenging times, how to keep communication strong within large organizations with hundreds of employees, and much more.ABOUT ROBERT: Robert Clinkenbeard is the CEO of The Radix Group, LLC which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix, and the UK. He is an entrepreneur, an author, and a four time Ironman. Having sold his $20M company, he now has several franchises, multiple real estate investments and the largest Peer Group facilitation company in the US, all while raising a large family. He is also a senior leader in EO and therefore understands the challenges of CEO’s within growing companies.You can connect with Robert on Linked In or The Radix Group website.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Here we are...100 episodes deep! Through all the interviews, through all the solo recordings, through everything...THANK YOU for being a loyal listener of The Business Equation Podcast. My goal is to bring you real conversations with real entrepreneurs and professionals that helps you get an understanding of the mindset necessary to find success in your world. It's obvious we are on a good path together and I can't wait to bring you more quality content as The Business Equation continues to move down the tracks!As we hit the century mark, we are taking a dive deep into the mindset of a stand-up comedian. Without question, speaking in front of an audience is not easy. Add to it the pressure of having to be funny?! The mindset you need to make this all come together is truly special...and today, we are going to hear the story of how one comedian refused to give up until he became successful at his craft.On Episode 100 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to welcome none other than stand-up comedian Steve Trevino. Steve is a successful comedian across the country and went from working the door at comedy clubs to specials airing on Showtime, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. As you'll learn, it was his never-say-quit attitude and consistent work ethic that led to the break that put him on the map...over 10 years after first breaking into the business.If you like what you hear today, you can check out Steve's comedy specials, discover where he'll be appearing next, listen to his podcast, and connect with him on social media at stevetrevino.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: There are a lot of things in your life that you can control...and a lot of things you cannot. Regardless of how hard you try, things are going to happen that impact you in a negative way. Knowing this is inevitable, it's important to understand that having resiliency and learning from those negative experiences will make you stronger as you continue to forge ahead in your endeavors.One thing that is in your control is your ability to master your craft. Your ability to get better at what you do each and every day. If you're willing to put in the work, you have a much larger chance of being the best at what you do. It takes daily effort. It takes positive mindset. It takes a commitment to improvement and never getting complacent in your practices.Episode 99 of The Business Equation Podcast exemplifies this philosophy. I'm joined by Patrick Huey, a veteran of the Air Force turned Certified Financial Planner who strongly believes in being readily available for his clients, being present in his business, and keeping his focus on getting a little bit better at what he does with each new day he faces.We also get into plenty of talk about today's market trends and Patrick's views on knowledgeable investors, investing wisely, the value of face-to-face meetings, and more.ABOUT PATRICK: Patrick Huey is the owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC., as well as the author of History Lessons for the Modern Investor and The Seven Pillars of (Financial) Wisdom.He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and an Accredited Tax Preparer. Patrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Lieutenant Huey served as a Naval Flight Officer from 1996-2005, earning the Strike Fighter Air Medal during combat operations and two Navy Achievement Medals. He enjoys travel, golf, tennis, and spending time with his wife Dixie and their son Fletcher.You can connect with Patrick and pick up both his books at victoryindependentplanning.com or by email at patrick@victoryindependentplanning.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: What are some of the traits you look for when building a team that will take your brand to the next level? There are several factors to weigh, including but not limited to whether you wish to bring someone into your fold with ample experience versus someone who's coachable and possesses a growth mindset that allows them to grow into their position.There are many approaches that work when building your business...and many that don't. The key is implementing what works best for you. Today, we are going to explore strategies and tactics with someone who's helped brands build into the seven figure range and beyond!In Episode 98 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by none other than Mark Firth. Mark is a successful online entrepreneur who parlayed his years of corporate experience into the foundation of Linkedpreneurs, a company where Mark combines traditional B2B sales and online marketing initiatives to generate quality leads., in 2017.Mark has been helping entrepreneurs and business professionals find success at all levels and today, his energetic and positive outlook will be coming to you in spades as Episode 98 of The Business Equation unfolds!MORE ABOUT MARK: Mark Firth spent a large portion of his life working a corporate job in London, but he was left feeling unfulfilled and in need of creating an impact. He decided to take an extended break and visit Colombia, not knowing it would be one of the best decisions of his life.Mark met, fell in love and quickly started a family in Columbia, but he didn't have a job. To support his new family, he wanted to start an online business and remembered that when he worked for corporate companies like IBM and Siemens, he used LinkedIn to prospect and book qualified sales calls through a personalized approach based on human-to-human connection.It was this revelation that led to the birth of Linkedpreneurs in 2017.Since then, Mark has helped thousands of business owners and solopreneurs to consistently book qualified calls that become clients through LinkedIn using their personal connection system called Emotional Brand Intelligence. In return, his clients have more time, money and freedom to make an impact and change their life.You can connect with Mark on his website markfirthonline.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Think about the last time you had a great customer experience. Everything clicked. The service was spot on, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance was exactly what you expected when you first decided to patronize that business. That type of experience is something that will bring you back time and time again PLUS, you'll be more apt to tell others about how well things went. It's a great feeling.Now, think about the last time you had a terrible customer experience. Definitely not as good of a feeling, right? For whatever reason, the mark was just missed and you were left with a bad taste in your mouth, questioning whether you'd ever do business with that company again.The quality of customer experience is something all companies should be focusing on in 2021 and beyond with all their might. Likewise, the power of effective marketing practices cannot be overlooked in a world that's filled with numerous options all battling for a consumer's attention.In Episode 97 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Livingston onto the mic for a candid discussion about effective marketing techniques, creating the ultimate customer experience, building a brand from nothing to seven figures, and much more.As you'll learn when you dig into today's episode, Dr. Livingston started out as a chiropractor and, after discovering a friend of his started making seven figures a year in the same time it took him to complete chiropractic school, decided to pivot and immerse himself in digital marketing. He learned the ropes from the ground up and eventually found himself building top-tier organizations and earning seven figures himself! His current company, Lifeboost Coffee, is approaching its second appearance on the Inc 500 List.Dr. Livingston is an avid student and focuses on his self-education every day. When he doesn't understand something, he seeks further knowledge...even going as far as to hire a coach to help him progress, like he did when he wanted to get involved with cryptocurrency. He believes in always learning from failures and finding a solution to a customer's problems by any means necessary.Connect with Dr. Livingston and get your hands on some Lifeboost at lifeboostcoffee.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: You can never underestimate the impact good communication can have in business (and in life as a whole). Efficient communication typically means an organization is hitting on all cylinders, cranking out positive results and keeping employees happy and engaged. Poor communication typically means productivity is on a decline, results are falling short of targets, and employee morale continues to dip.On Episode 96 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by Karl Maier, the Founder of Abunden. Karl walks us through some of his early successes, as well as early failures, all leading to this current venture that helps companies improve employee engagement, thus leading to better results and practical growth.ABOUT KARL: Karl Maier has been successfully helping business owners transform from a limiting single manager mode to a scalable management team mode so they can continue to grow their companies.In his various roles over the past 25 years, he has led 6 established companies to double sales in 2 years including one that continued to grow sales by a factor of 7X in 4 years.  Leveraging his successes, Karl developed the Abunden Framework© and led the development of the practical management tools in the Abunden Tools App that helps companies build an engaged team to grow their business.Karl has been the chairperson for the Rice (University) Business Network and the Houston District Export Council as well as a board member for TiE Houston.You can learn more about Abunden at abunden.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: If 2020 taught us anything, it was how to deal with adversity. How to navigate through unknown situations. How to adjust and pivot when necessary.In business, the unexpected can happen at any point, throwing operations and procedures into complete disarray and forcing business owners to adapt to the situation...or see the enterprise they worked so hard to build perish before their very eyes.The unexpected happened to Aaron Stokes several years ago. Running a thriving auto repair business, he discovered he was the victim of a well-orchestrated theft...one that, to this day, is still the largest on record in the state of Tennessee.Aaron saw relationships begin to crumble, debt begin to pile up, and hope seemingly slip through his fingers as each day went on. Fortunately, Aaron is a fighter and wasn't about to let years of hard work and dedication fade away without a battle. With a solid support system pushing him forward, he ignored the inner voice that told him to give up and fought to bring things back together again.On Episode 95 of The Business Equation Podcast, Aaron Stokes, Founder of Shop Fix Academy, joins me to tell his story and inspire you when you may be at a point where you need it most. Not only will Aaron tell you about his story of overcoming theft and debt, he'll share how he kept his businesses operational through the COVID-19 pandemic and give you encouragement to keep a positive mindset when even the darkest storm clouds roll in.This is a phenomenal conversation you don't want to miss. Hit that play button now!To learn more and to connect with Aaron, visit shopfixacademy.com. Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Positively visualizing your goals, your desires, and where you want to be in life is the first critical step in the process. It's been talked about time and time again on this podcast with every guest who has picked up a mic because the most successful entrepreneurs understand nothing will happen until their mindset is fully aligned with their goals and visions.In Episode 94 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm bringing you a special message in solo format about the power of positive visualization. It took me many years of hard work, consistent effort, and, above all else, visualizing what I wanted and keeping the mindset it would take to get me there in tact. From reading books to practicing strategies found within 'The Secret' and 'Think and Grow Rich' to imagining my work uniform for other companies was actually my own, my road to success certainly wasn't paved overnight. But what you'll find in today's show is how I put positive visualization to work in my world and how it continues to drive the accomplishments I achieve, both personally and professionally. Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: "I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow because I still have so much to live for today." --- Tony GrebmeierWhat exactly is "life's dumpster?" Simply put, it's EVERYTHING that you've experienced in your past (good, bad, and ugly) all collected in one place. We all go through life pushing this dumpster in front of us. And what we don't realize is that on the other side of it is our family, our loved ones, and the opportunity to put the past behind us. When you navigate around life's dumpster, you discover a blank slate that allows you to craft a future driven by happiness, success, and fulfillment.In Episode 93 of The Business Equation, I am pleased to be joined by the one and only Tony Grebmeier, a successful CEO, entrepreneur, author, and host of Be Fulfilled: The Real Stories Behind Success. Tony brings complete transparency and vulnerability to the mic today as he shares his past of battling drug and alcohol addiction and how it almost cost him everything...including his life.Tony is approaching 12 years clean and sober and, today, keeps his focus on the positives that navigate his life - growing his company, mentoring his team, impacting the world through his podcast and teachings, being an active, present husband and father for his family, and squeezing every last drop of experience that each day gives him.In this captivating conversation, you'll discover:The  in-depth meaning of life's dumpster and how to get yourself to the other side of itHow to become adaptable as a business ownerHow to put your past behind you and grab hold of the things that matter - family, friends, relationships, success, mental health, etc.The simple fact that life is just a bunch of lessonsWhat you need to do to TRULY get what you want out of life. Not just TALK about it, but actually get itYou can connect with Tony, subscribe to his podcast, and discover how he can help guide you in your entrepreneurial journey by visiting www.tonygrebmeier.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Most entrepreneurs start with nothing and build their business from the ground up. In the age of social media, you may not see all that behind-the-scenes struggle, but  every successful brand, company, and professional you encounter had to develop a mindset that helped them push through the difficult times, get lean when it was necessary, and sacrifice whatever it took to reach the pinnacle of success.In Episode 92 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur Shawn Khorrami to dig deeper into what it takes to build a mindset that will carry you from zero to your definition of success. Among many critical philosophies that he reveals on today's show, Shawn shares his background of starting his life in Iran and migrating to America before he was a teenager, as well as how his father taught him at a young age that "what's yours is yours." This instilled the belief that everything you want out of life is worth fighting for, and as he's built several successful businesses over the years, he hasn't looked back.MORE ABOUT SHAWN: Shawn is a serial entrepreneur, having started and managed more than a dozen businesses, up to $100 million in revenue, involving products and services across a wide range of verticals. In the process, he has managed thousands of employees servicing tens of thousands of customers, large and small, from consumers to small to medium-sized businesses and even governmental entities.He has formal education and extensive hands-on experience in business operations, strategies and planning, marketing, sales, finance, legal, and human resources. He has obtained university diplomas in mathematics, economics, and computers, and earned a law degree.You can connect with Shawn by visiting connectwithshawn.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: When you started your business, you more than likely weren't thinking about the end game. The exit strategy. The act of building a brand so profitable and commanding in your space, multiple buyers were lined up to acquire it. But...you should have. And today, you're going to learn why. In Episode 91 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to welcome Michelle Seiler Tucker onto the show. She is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated and holds the M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title, as well as Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP) and Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA).  As a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she is regarded as the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her and her firm have sold over a thousand businesses in almost every vertical and have a remarkable track record of success.This episode is filled with insightful, impactful advice that will help you gain a better understanding of why you need to treat your business as just that...a business...not 'your baby,' as most business owners do. Some of the items you'll learn in this episode are:Why you should ALWAYS build your business with the end in mindWhen it makes the most sense to sell your businessThe five types of buyers who will want to acquire your businessThe importance of building a brand for your exit's sakeWhy most business owners don't plan to fail...but fail to planSix major profit mistakes all business owners need to knowMichelle has a new book coming out in June 2021 called Exit Rich. Her book is endorsed by Steve Forbes, Jack Canfield, and many other world-renowned business professionals. The good news is...you can pick yours up today! Visit exitrichbook.com to get your copy PLUS a TON of additional information that will help you understand the art and mindset behind selling your business and how to do so profitably. You can also connect with Michelle on her website seilertucker.com.MORE ABOUT MICHELLE: In addition to being featured in INC, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and USA Magazine, Michelle is an international keynote speaker and makes regular radio and TV appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She has spoken alongside many prominent speakers: Eric Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathy Ireland, Donna Karen, Stedman Graham, Randi Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, and more. She is also the Best-Selling Author of the book Sell Your Business For More Than It’s Worth.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: As more Americans receive vaccinations, we continue to push towards a life after COVID-19. And while there may be light at the end of the tunnel to be seen, there are still ongoing issues we need to tackle.In the case of many businesses, the biggest issue is finding employees. During this last year, many people have chosen new paths and different career options. Some have started their own enterprises. Others are receiving unemployment benefits that pay more than that of a typical wage. No matter what the case may be, there's no question that businesses are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to finding team members.In Episode 90 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm going back to the show's roots and flying solo to share my thoughts on the current employment crisis so many businesses are facing. As you may have guessed, I started tackling this issue within my company by focusing on the right mindset. By approaching the situation logically and with positive outcomes leading the way, we've been able to navigate these choppy waters and find talent to keep our stores running smoothly.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: Problem-solving is a trait no business owner, entrepreneur, or professional in any endeavor can go without. The ability to find solutions and overcome obstacles is paramount to success and those thrust into leadership positions must be ready to find creative ways to address issues and keep their machine running efficiently at all times.Today, you're going to learn how to look within your own operation to solve problems...and a whole lot more!In Episode 89 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am joined by serial entrepreneur Jeff Fenster. Jeff is the Founder of Everbowl, a health food restaurant, company, and movement that is sweeping the nation. Jeff and his team are on a mission to bring Everbowl locations to all 48 states within the continental United States and there's no evidence that this won't happen within the next few years. Jeff discovered early on that he wasn't cut out for corporate life and, with the support of his wife and parents, blazed his own trail to freedom, happiness, and success. That journey has led to several successful ventures that Jeff and his partners sold. From there, all roads led to Everbowl.Within Everbowl, Jeff discovered a few issues that continued to repeat themselves as he expanded his brand and operations. As he evaluated these issues, he discovered it would be easier to solve these issues from within instead of going the traditional route of hiring outside help. This has led to more rapid expansion, increased profitability, and the ability for Jeff and his team to handle work typically outsourced within their own four walls.In today's episode, you'll discover:How to create your own solutions to repeatable, consistent problems in your businessHow to build a "moat" around your businessWhy providing exceptional service, value, and satisfying your Why are all more important than chasing moneyHow to find balance as a serial entrepreneurWhy you cannot hire people exactly like yourself and expect to succeedWhat is "relationship capital" and why is it one of the most important forms of wealth you should focus on?You can learn more about Everbowl and even experience it for yourself if they're not in your area by visiting everbowl.com. And be on the lookout for Jeff's new book. Stay tuned...Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: When you're hiring talent for your business, you're faced with two options: hire based specifically on the talent of that individual or hire based on how that individual will fit your company culture and values. It may seem logical to hire based on talent alone, but if a new team member does not align with your core values and the culture you've worked so hard to build, the potential for friction and issues throughout your organization immediately becomes more prevalent.If you hire someone because their values align with yours, the probability of them staying with you long-term AND helping your business grow is much higher. You can train them on specific tasks you want them to excel in and give them space to grow into their position, but it's harder to do that when someone marches to the beat of their own drum.In Episode 88 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by none other than David Finberg, the founder of Peaks Digital Marketing and a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from life as a car mechanic to that of company owner and marketing expert. David built Peaks Digital by hiring the right people for his organization and has proven that onboarding around culture and values can lead to positive results.In addition to David sharing how he built Peaks Digital, we also talk about the undeniable value Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, has in today's marketplace, some basic strategies and approaches you can implement to leverage the power of SEO, the mindset you need to transition from the traditional career path to business ownership, and much more.MORE ABOUT DAVID: David Finberg has been building websites since the age of 9 and decided to go all-in on the digital marketing industry in 2015 when he founded Peaks Digital Marketing. Since then, he’s generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue and has a passion for growing small businesses and corporations through data-driven ROI-centered strategies. As a "Digital Sherpa" for his clients, David helps guide them on the best online path for the success of their business. He defines success as doing what you want to do and making an impact in the lives of others.You can learn more, connect with David, and pick up a free copy of Peaks' Blog Optimization Guide by visiting peaksdigitalmarketing.com/podcast.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com