Lessons From Scaling and Exiting an Escape Room Business With Raleigh Williams
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Raleigh Williams, the CEO of DealMaven, to discuss the ups and downs of building and exiting an escape room business. Raleigh talks about his inspiration to go into entrepreneurship, his growth strategies, and his criteria for acquiring businesses.
[M&A Series] [TIGER 21 Series] Business Development, Delegating Tips, and How To Leverage Peer Groups With Joh Olson
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Joh Olson, the Chair of the San Francisco chapter of TIGER 21, about how to delegate in business and leverage peer groups. They also discuss the challenges Joh and his wife overcame to build Treehut, tips for growing a sellable business, and how Joh helped a client delegate and successfully exit her business.
How to Excel in Sales in an Uncertain Economy With Paul Griffin
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Paul Griffin, the Co-founder and CEO of The Sales Factory, about how to excel in sales in an uncertain economy. They also discuss the challenge of building a structured remote team, the key breaking points at The Sales Factory, and how Paul leverages AI.
How to Grow Your Company Through Acquisitions With John Bly
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews John Bly, the Managing Partner and Regional Leader of the South Atlantic region of Aprio, about how to grow a company through acquisitions. They also discuss the lessons John learned during his early days in mergers and acquisitions, how to do due diligence and hire culturally fit employees, and the difference between small and large company acquisitions.
[Top Agency Series] Pricing and Positioning Strategies for Professional Service Firms With Tim Williams
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Tim Williams, the Founder of Ignition Consulting Group, to talk about pricing and positioning strategies for professional service firms. They discuss the inefficiencies of the billable hour pricing model, tips for leveraging AI to serve clients, and the benefits of business specialization.
How to Never Lose an Employee Again With Joey Coleman
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Joey Coleman, the author of Never Lose an Employee Again, to talk about how to create remarkable employee experiences. They also discuss Joey’s 100-day onboarding process, the connection between customer experience and employee experience, and common pushbacks employers have about remote work.
Entrepreneurial Challenges and How To Invest in Multi-Family Real State With Jonathan Twombly
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jonathan Twombly, a real estate investor and managing member at Two Bridges Asset Management, about how to invest in multi-family real estate. They also discuss entrepreneurs’ challenges in building their businesses, Jonathan’s criteria for finding and evaluating property in different markets, and why he bought a small rundown motel in upstate New York.
How to Effectively Outsource and Delegate With Linh Podetti
In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Linh Podetti, the Founder and Director of Outsourcing Angel, to discuss outsourcing strategies. They also talk about the benefits of content creation and delegating, how Outsourcing Angel gives back to the community, and how Linh helps her clients with automations.
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