Businesses Start Here

Today, we are talking with Susan Goldman, an artist, educator, and entrepreneur who created a company to support other artists in bringing their works to the world! Check out this episode and then check out Susan, her work, the artists that she works with, and her non-profit. She has so many wonderful things going on and amazing nuggets of wisdom to share.

In this episode, we bring you a conversation about a different avenue to entrepreneurship: franchising. With a 30+ year career as a business owner, marketing strategist, and franchise industry expert, Marty Greenbaum is a great resource for information regarding starting a business and starting as a franchisee.

In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Tober, the founder and artistic director of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks. We haven't had any guests who have started and run businesses focused on creative and the arts, so we are excited to be bringing you some new insights and ideas. Also, if you are in the Pittsburgh area during September, check out Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream!

We talk to entrepreneurs and small business owners, so of course it was definitely time to get Dave in the hot seat. In this episode, our host, Dave Villiotti, becomes the guest, and his wife (and Villiotti & Associates COO), Alicia Villiotti is the host. Enjoy this insightful twist!

Today we talk with Jesse Mikec from Safe.Right.Fast. This is probably the most fun that we have had recording an episode - be prepared to laugh and sometimes wonder what we are talking about, but also to learn some great things about the rollercoaster that is starting your own business. OH, and a disclaimer - we have come to the conclusion that it is the foxes burrowing that ruins the vines, which also means that the bunnies wouldn't be any better...but we are definitely not sure about the science of any of this. If you have insight, let us know!

In this episode, we talk with Mike McCormick

In today's podcast, we talk to Corinne & Brandon Smith from CorEats. 

In today's episode we talked to John Chapman who recently purchased a franchise.  He shared some of the challenges he has faced, what he is doing to over come them, and a conversation he had with his wife about what to do if the business killed him.

In today's podcast I interview Alicia Villiotti, my wife, who is launching a program inside of Villiotti & Associates aimed at helping anyone who is interested in starting a business.We talked about why she hated the idea of starting a business and how she slowly came around and is not a champion of entrepreneurs as well as why she is equipped to help.If you are interested in the workshop we discuss in the podcast, you can sign up at:https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/work-your-dream-workshops-426909

In today's episode we interview Kison Patel.He is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions. In addition to that, he is also the Founder and CEO of Agile M&A, Founder of M&A Science - a community of forward-thinking M&A practitioners on a mission to perfect the M&A practice.Kison is also the host of the M&A Science podcast, an educational podcast exploring the intricate world of M&A with industry leaders and practitioners.He helps men and women, the general public, or people looking for career paths and may consider a career in M&A.

Today we interview Mike McGreevy a business coach and marketing consultant.  He tells us about the path he has taken to get to success and why he wasn't a good employee but a great entrepreneur.Make sure to visit Mike's website https://www.zoomoutgroup.com/

In today's episode we talk to Melissa Six, the founder of Compassionate Care Unlimited.  Her company provides staffing for nurses.  Melissa shares the ups and downs of owning a business and some tips on working with your significant other.Please visit the Compassionate Care Facebook page and website at the links below.https://www.facebook.com/ccuinchttps://www.compassionatecarepa.us/

In today's episode we interviewed Xavier Jackson, the founder of Local Art Plug, a company who is connecting artists with their customers.Xavier shares some of the challenges and surprises he faces when starting his business.  Be sure to check out his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/localartplug/

When Chaz and his co founder each separately lost a former football teammate to a drug overdose, they decided they needed to do something about solving this problem.  Their solution is to give doctors another avenue to help patients manage pain that doesn't involve pills.  As they become more familiar with the pain management industry Chaz and his partner have created multiple businesses as well as a non profit to help those who are addicted to drugs.Be sure to watch this vide to hear Chaz's passion for helping!

We're doing something different in today's episode.  I don't have a guest and I am discussing a few things I wish I had known when I started my business.  You don't want to miss the information in this packed episode.

In today's episode we interviewed Adriana Cisneros Basulto, the founder of Maxwell who helps employers provide provide employee centric perks & lifestyle benefits.Adriana talked about what motivated her to start her business and how her experiences in marketing, HR, and as an employee influenced Maxwell's Minimally Viable Product and how she runs Maxwell.Be sure to visit their website at maxwell.app

Kelly Mann founder of AuditMinder shares what it takes to start a business and treat your employees right. She shares how she what she does to focus on her health while running her businesses after her cancer diagnosis.

In today's episode, we interviewed Jayson Hobbs of Focus MD.   Jayson started multiple businesses prior to successfully starting Focus MD, he shared how has grown his business to having 50 employees as well as how he was able to separate from a business partner who wasn't a good fit.He also shared how his faith in God helps him in his entrepreneurial journey

In today's episode we interviewed Jeff Schmidt, Co-Founder of Lango and discussed the company's start, where they are now, and some great advice for anyone looking to start a business

In today's episode we interviewed Bob Gambone of Passion. Leadership. Results.  Bob is a business coach focused on leadership that started his business after working his way up through a large regional company.  Bob tells us his story and shares some of his best leadership advice.Please visit Bob's website at www.bobgambone.com