BCF ORG Podcast - The Business of Business

Episode 105 discusses Don’t Do Whack-A-Mole Marketing with Chris Peer. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how to implement of a well thought out Marketing Plan. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Chris help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies involved with a solid Marketing Plan. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Chris. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 104 discusses Entrepreneurship with Jose Berlanga. Jose helps with the various facets of Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn the ups, downs, and reality of Entrepreneurship. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Jose help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies involved with Entrepreneurship. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Jose. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Ever wonder what is involved in selling a Business? Episode 103 discusses Selling Your Business with Lien De Pau. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn what is involved in preparing your business for sale and how to use it to your advantage. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Lien help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for preparing your business For Sale. On her website The Big Exit Prepare and sell your small business for maximum value. (thebigexit.co) she has 2 valuable tools. · Free Business Evaluation Tool · On a Scale of 0 – 100, Is Your Business Ready For Sale Reach out to me to be put in contact with Lien. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 102 discusses Hourly Wage Compensation with Michael Fortinberry. As the driving force behind Protiv, Michael aims to reshape the hourly pay system. This not only ensures fair compensation but also significantly reduces labor costs. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how to reshape your Hourly Wage Compensation. Use it to your advantage. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Michael help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your Hourly Wage Compensation. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Michael. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 101 discusses Business Accounting for Non-Accountants with Nolan Bradbury. This topic is definitely for me and probably for you. Nolan Bradbury uses his years of accounting experience to help you use accounting to your benefit. He understands that for many business owners, accounting is often seen as their least favorite aspect of running a business—an obstacle rather than an asset. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how to make accounting your friend. Use it to your advantage. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Nolan help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your accounting skills. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Nolan. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 100 reviews the previous Episodes and the value they bring to you. This podcast series brings you hands-on, knowledgeable experience, and actionable insights. Episode Benefits: Hear principles that will help you improve and implement your business ideas and strategy. Including tactics that will make your company exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your business. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 99 discusses Disaster and Disruption Planning with Patrick Hardy. Take that 1st Step, Patrick brings his hands-on Disaster and Disruption experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve and implement your Disaster and Disruption Plan. Hear some principles that can make your Disaster and Disruption Plan exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Patrick help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your Marketing Experience. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Patrick. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 98 discusses Marketing Plus with Mike Maynard. Take that 1st Step, Mike brings his hands-on marketing experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Marketing. Hear some principles that can make your marketing exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Mike help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your Marketing Experience. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Mike. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 97 discusses Internships, with Robert J. Khoury. Take that 1st Step, Rob brings his hands-on internship strategy experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Internship Experience. Hear some principles that make internships exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Rob help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your Internship Experience. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Rob. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 96 discusses Executive Leadership Growth, with Jim Bishop. Jim brings his hands-on executive development experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Executive Leadership Skills. Hear the difference between Good Leaders and Great Leaders. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Jim help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your Executive Leadership Skills. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Jim. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 95 discusses Building Your Future, with Jason Yarusi. Take that 1st Step, Jason brings his hands-on experience and actionable insights to you. He transforms complex concepts into practical takeaways. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Jason help you! Reach out to me to be put in contact with Jason to equip you with the tools you need to conquer your journey to success. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 94 discusses Executive Communication, stage and on-camera presence, with Loreta Tarozaite. Loreta Tarozaite uses her years of TV News, storytelling, and speaking to help you properly present yourself either speaking or on-camera to effectively, concisely, tell your story. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how you can improve your speaking and on-camera presence and presentation. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Let Loreta help you! Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your executive communication skills. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Loreta. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 93 discusses the power of teams along with Strategy, Transformation, and Growth with Jim Stevenson. Splitting his time between Los Angeles, California and London, England, Jim Stevenson is the founder and CEO of Bletchley Group, a renowned International Growth Consultancy with 23 years of expertise in strategy, transformation, and growth. He established Bletchley Group with a fundamental belief that while technology is powerful, it should always serve a meaningful purpose. Jim's unique value stems from his diverse background, having worked in numerous roles across a wide array of companies, enabling him to identify growth opportunities. This experience has provided him with a valuable bird's-eye view of business operations, enabling him to identify common mistakes made by businesses. Some common oversights Jim has seen businesses make, include failing to see the bigger picture, lacking strategic alignment, and ineffective communication between departments. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 92 discusses Converting Visitors to Customers with David Gaz. Based out of Los Angeles, CA, David Gaz is the Founder/CEO for The Bureau of Small Projects. A company that leverages their expertise and relationships to help small businesses who are making a difference converting visitors into customers. Some of The Smartest People in The World Work with The Bureau of Small Projects. Literally rocket scientists and brain surgeons: Bill Nye - The Science Guy, Stanford University, Blackrock Neurotech, the country Switzerland, AmyriAD who is bringing a revolutionary Alzheimer’s treatment to market, and many, many more. The Bureau of Small Projects leverages their branding, web development, and marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies and major Brands using all the “trade secrets” that they have developed over the years to help SMALL businesses, startups, and nonprofits make a BIG impact. David recently directed the critically acclaimed documentary, Kindness Is Contagious. A film all about being nice and the benefits of being nice, narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde, bestselling author of the book and movie, Pay It Forward. He has received numerous awards in advertising, photography, film, and has over 20 years of experience with major brands such as Levi’s, Sony, IBM, Kellogg's, Disney, as well as world class museums and cultural centers. He writes about branding for Forbes, Newsweek, and Fast Company. His work has been featured in Communication Arts (Including Cover), Fast Company, Graphis, The Huffington Post, The San Francisco Examiner Sunday Magazine, The Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, NOTCOT, and numerous blogs. David has spoken at events all across the country. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 91 discusses Customer Retention and Architecting Growth with Ali Cudby. Based out of The Greater Boston Area, Ali Cudby, is the Founder and CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies. She is a dynamic force in transforming businesses through intentional customer experiences. Ali's expertise lies in aligning strategy and implementation for uncontainable growth. As the author of the #1 bestselling book "Keep Your Customers," Ali provides a fresh perspective on customer relations, offering insights from real-world consumer behavior stories, business best practices, and CEO-led case studies. Her proven four-step MINT Method, outlined in the book, has been the cornerstone of her work at Alignmint, helping clients achieve transformational customer loyalty. With over 20 years of experience, Ali has honed her craft, having started in corporate planning at The New York Times Company and later delving into strategic marketing at the Golf Digest Magazine Group and Animal Planet TV Network. Her journey continued with the founding of Alignmint Growth Strategies in 2014, focusing on making a difference for small to mid-sized companies. Beyond her role as a business leader, Ali teaches Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Purdue University, embodying her commitment to nurturing the next generation of business minds. With Ali, customer experience isn't just a department—it's the essence of cross-functional, intentional efforts driving businesses to new heights. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 90 discusses Profit Comes First with Rocky Lalvani. Based out of Harrisburg, PA., Rocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System. He states, we change the accounting formula of Sales - Expenses = Profit, to Sales - Profit = Expenses. This ensures Profit comes first! And, it’s not about money at all costs, people come before money! Rocky started with nothing when his parents immigrated to the United States when he was two years old, and his parents were in their 40's. It was his parents' second time starting over in life as they moved here to experience the American dream. Despite a lot of struggles and his mom passing away when Rocky was 7, he has achieved financial and life success. Rocky loves to share his journey and inspire others to achieve their dreams even faster. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 89 discusses Mobile Services with Paul Ruppert. Based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Paul Ruppert serves as President for Global Point View LTD, a strategy consulting firm that provides insight to technology companies. Paul Ruppert is an experienced executive in the field of CPaaS and Mobile Services, with a background in strategy consulting and holding two patents in global text messaging. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, utilizing a variety of skills at the highest levels of both. He has generated over $400 Million in Direct Sales, is a skilled negotiator, and has experience leading global commercial, product, and marketing teams. He has also been involved in M&A deals in B2B SaaS Sales. Paul has a proven track record of success, including scaling startups to billion-dollar valuations, forming global partnerships, and managing $130 Million business P&L’s. His clients include Facebook, MasterCard, Western Union, and private equity firms looking to leverage mobile services in their digital plans for conversational commerce. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 88 discusses Burnout with Paula Davis. Based out of Milwaukee, WI, Paula Davis is the Founder and CEO of The Stress & Resilience Institute a training and consulting firm that helps build resilient teams, leaders, and organizations. Paula is a former practicing lawyer, speaker, consultant, media contributor, and a stress and resilience expert who has designed and taught resilience workshops to thousands of professionals around the world. Her articles on stress, burnout prevention, resilience, and thriving at work are prominently featured on her blogs in Forbes, Fast Company, and Psychology Today. She is the author of four e-books and is a contributing author to several other books. Her expertise has been featured in and on O, The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, Men’s Health, Time.com, Today.com, The Steve Harvey TV show, Huffington Post Live, and a variety of media outlets. She has also been featured in and on the Lawyerist, Law360.com, various ABA webinars and publications, and the Women’s Law Journal. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Helping you run a successful profitable business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 87 discusses Personal Transformation and what is holding you back from moving forward with Mark Scherer. Based out of Jacksonville, FL, Mark Scherer is the Founder and CEO of Encompass Life a company that empowers people with the art and science of personal transformation. Known as the coach for coaches, Mark Scherer, loves to spark major breakthroughs when the chips are on the table. The bigger the better, he says “Bring it on”. In 20 years of guiding others, he’s boosted the careers of executives, entrepreneurs, as well as coaches and leaders, enabling them, to navigate the most challenging personal chapters of their lives. Mark likes making things fast, fun, and easy. He distilled his decades of coaching and 35 years of self-development work into a unique method for rapid transformation called the Quantum Leap Technique. It’s a one-of-a-kind approach to find the root of the root of issues and flip them into huge gains in a matter of minutes. Go-getters have been using his work to lift up their companies and clients, for years. Anything but your typical, slick guru influencer, Mark’s a playful, straight shooting Texas farm boy, and former construction company owner, who gets in the trenches and does whatever it takes to spur his clients to massive success. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

Episode 86 explores the importance of Data & Analytics Management with Lauren Maffeo. Based out of Washington DC, Lauren Maffeo is the Senior Service Designer at Steampunk Inc an IT Service and IT Consulting company. Lauren is an award-winning author, analyst, and designer of data systems for the U.S. Federal government. Career highlights include leading service design for an agency database with 46 million+ unique data points and is the author of “Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up”. She is a founding editor of Springer’s AI and Ethics Journal and an adjunct lecturer of Interaction Design at The George Washington University. Lauren has written for Harvard Data Science Review, Financial Times, and The Guardian. She has also presented her research on bias in AI at Princeton and Columbia Universities, Google DevFest DC, and Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Support the Show. Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Consulting or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/