Creating a Purposeful Practice of Civility With Shelby Scarbrough

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Shelby Scarbrough, Co-founder and CEO of the Global School of Entrepreneurship, about turning leadership experiences into entrepreneurial success. Shelby provides insights on managing international diplomacy, navigating franchise operations, redefining MBA programs for modern entrepreneurs, and the value of building businesses with a pioneering spirit.

Building a Cult Following in Hospitality With Josh Kopel

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Josh Kopel, Founder of Flo Hospitality Solutions, about making an impact in the hospitality industry. The conversation takes us from delightful stories of Hollywood nightclubs to the grind behind scaling a fine dining restaurant, culminating in the pivot that led Josh to partner with Yelp and launch a successful podcast. It’s an enlightening look at the intersection of grit, social connection, and resilience.

How Psychedelic Medicine Redefined Jessica Aiello

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Jessica Aiello, Chief Strategy Officer of TCS Teams, about her transformative journey with psychedelic medicine. Jessica discusses how growing up with deaf parents shaped her passion for accessibility, the emotional challenges of raising a child who regained hearing, how to balance hustle with heart in leadership, and the potential for transformation and healing through psychedelics.

Unlocking Revenue Engines With Kara Smith Brown

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Kara Smith Brown, CEO of LeadCoverage, about crafting high-octane revenue pipelines for B2B companies. Kara shares her journey from musical theater to supply chain leadership, insights on breaking barriers as a woman entrepreneur, actionable strategies from her book, and challenges of fitting into pre-established corporate cultures.

Behind the Mic and Beyond With John Corcoran

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as Chad Franzen interviews John Corcoran, Co-founder of Rise25, about harnessing past experiences for personal and professional growth. They discuss how John’s involvement in The West Wing inspired storytelling, the transformative potential of custom GPT tools, and how a pause on drinking improved his productivity. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for those seeking to enhance their podcasting journey and personal growth.

Leveraging AI for Guaranteed ROI Success With Christine Westbury

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Christine Westbury, Founder and CEO of Blackjet Social, about revolutionizing B2B marketing with AI-driven strategies. Christine discusses the significance of strategic thinking, the real-world implications of a guaranteed ROI promise, how AI avatars may soon handle aspects of client interaction, and how to craft compelling offers in a crowded marketplace.

How To Acquire and Scale Companies Seamlessly With Tim Conkle

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Tim Conkle, Founder and CEO of The 20 MSP, about his innovative strategies for scaling MSPs. Tim shares insights on cultivating the right mindset for expansion, the advantages of pre-aligned acquisition targets, and harnessing the power of dreaming with one’s eyes open. Business leaders looking to expand and leave a mark will find Tim’s journey a blueprint for leveraging vision and teamwork.

Selling Business to the People Who Built It With Miren Oca

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Miren Oca, Founder and Director of Ocaquatics Swim School, about her decision to sell her well-established swim school to its employees. They discuss her decision to transition the business into an Employee Ownership Trust, the importance of aligning leadership with company values, how Ocaquatics achieved B Corp certification, and the challenges of expanding during the 2008 financial crisis.

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At Rise25, we help B2B companies to get ROI, strategic partnerships, referrals and clients, using a podcast and content marketing. With over 20 years combined experience in the podcasting space, we have developed a proven strategy which allows our clients to build life-changing relationships using a podcast and we have built a top-notch team which handles all of the details to produce a podcast so our clients can focus on the highest and best use of their time.