The SuccessGrid Podcast

Mark Stern journey is a blend of national brand marketing experience and out-of-the-box innovation. After a bold corporate exit into entrepreneurship, Mark Stern is the founder of the Custom Box Agency, an experience design agency that specializes in optimizing the customer journey and enhancing customer experience through direct mail. Mark's website: https://customboxagency.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg248/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Alan Akira, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Mugen Psychiatry, a practice serving patients in the inpatient environments in and around Chicago, IL. His mission is to bridge the disparity in psychiatric care to community psychiatric settings with his passion and skills in clinical decision-making, continuing education, entrepreneurship in medicine, systems-based learning and practice, and healthcare management. Alan's website: https://www.mugenpsychiatry.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg247/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Rhonda Parker Taylor is an American writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. Her debut novel “Crossroads” has hit the Amazon Bestseller list as well as gained endorsement from Golden Globe nominated actress and author Mariel Hemingway. Rhonda's website: https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg246/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

As a mentor and coach to entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneur Jeremy Shapiro has helped small business owners make the transition from “solopreneur” to “business owner” – an important distinction that many entrepreneurs can easily miss when working “in” their business instead of “on” their business. Jeremy's website: https://bayareamastermind.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg245/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Shane Perry is a successful entrepreneur and Performance Consultant, he is renowned for his deep understanding of human behavior and his ability to empower individuals to get out of their own way. He takes people from being stuck in their comfort zone to leaving it behind to build their ideal life. Shane's website: https://www.disruption-factor.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg244/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Sue Pats is a Lifelong solopreneur, passionate about helping fellow entrepreneurs launch, scale, and sell digital products globally. Sue specializes in areas like email marketing, membership sites, affiliate programs, and collaborations. Let’s turn your ideas into profit! Sue's website: https://www.nubeginning.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg243/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Tanya Akimenko is a Small Business Finance Expert with nearly 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate bookkeeping, taxes, and financial strategies. She is the creator of DIY Business Success, a program designed to empower business owners with simple tools and guidance to take control of their finances and build stronger, more resilient businesses. Tanya's website: https://www.goldenappleagencyinc.com/cheatsheet SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg242/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Bruno Roque Cignacco is a Best-selling author, researcher, consultant, and university professor. and the author of the book "The Art of Compassionate Business" Bruno's website: https://brunocignacco.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg241/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Neil Rogers doesn't come from a place of complex marketing theory in his book Bar Tips -- everything he discusses are simple, tried, and true processes that helped him succeed in the business world. He was rudderless after high school and had no idea what he wanted to do, but found bartending and realized he had interpersonal intelligence that could launch him into a fruitful career. His main message is that the skills one learns working in hospitality can be translated to any industry. Published author of "Bar Tips: Everything I Needed To Know In Sales I Learned BeHind The Bar," Marketing & Hospitality Expert, VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing & Founder of Positive Activity. Neil's website: https://www.positiveactivity.net/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg240/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

At age 2, his father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, Alan questioned everything he was doing in life. He questioned who he was and the choices he was making. He was at an all-time low, and decided to change his trajectory forever. Although he had a successful career in Corporate America, he decided to start his own business dedicated to helping others get to the Next Level in their life, love, health, and wealth. He is the CEO of the Next Level University podcast, a global top 100 podcast with over 1500 episodes, listened in 150+ countries. Alan's website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg239/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Peter Guirguis, a seasoned digital expert, is the dynamic force behind SwiftPress Support, a game-changing venture offering unparalleled technical support to WordPress website owners. With a rich history as the founder of Grace Digital Solutions, Peter has a proven track record in crafting exceptional websites for diverse clientele, from businesses to personal brands. His commitment to excellence is evident in his ability to communicate intricate technical details to non-tech-savvy clients, ensuring they achieve their digital goals. Peter's website: https://swiftpresssupport.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg238/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Bert terHart, self-described as 'soldier, sailor, adventurer, serial entrepreneur and author', just seems to have a knack for knocking off the impossible. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, Founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative, CEO of LeadBrain.ai, and author of, among others, the children's book 'Sir Salty Goes to Sea', Bert has sailed solo, non-stop around the world, into the Bering Sea, and out to the Aleutian Islands all in an effort to follow in the wake of some of the world's greatest explorers and cartographers. In the same vein, he paddled solo, across Canada from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans covering more than 7800kms by foot and canoe. What's coming next is even more extreme. Or crazy. Bert's website: https://bertterhart.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg237/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Christopher Swing is the President & CEO of Vantage Surgical Solutions, leading innovation in healthcare delivery through mobile surgical solutions. Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership, he drives growth and operational excellence. Beyond his executive role, Christopher is passionate about podcasting, business innovation, and fostering meaningful connections. With a focus on purpose-driven leadership, Christopher inspires progress, cultivates partnerships, and strives to make a positive impact in his industry and the world. Christopher's website: https://vantage.healthcare/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg236/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Sean Tepper is the Founder and CEO of Tykr, a software that helps people manage their own investments with confidence. He originally created Tykr as an Excel sheet in 2016 to save time with investing. After four years, he made consistent returns ranging between 15% and 50% per year. In 2019 he started sharing this Excel sheet with other investors and everyone asked “When are you going to turn this into software to share with others?” Tykr took about one year to build and officially went live in 2020. Today, Tykr has over 8,000 customers in over 50 countries. Sean's website: https://tykr.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg235/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

John Cousins is an investor, tech founder, and bestselling author of Understanding Corporate Finance and over 60 other books. John is the founder of MBA ASAP, which provides training to individuals and corporations. Currently General Partner at Tetraktys Global, a quantitative hedge fund, he is an early investor in many successful tech companies and crypto protocols. John was the cofounder of Biomoda (IPO 2006), Advanced Optics Electronics (IPO 1999), FoodSentry (epic fail), MBA ASAP, and Tetraktys Global. He holds undergraduate degrees from MIT and Boston University and an MBA in finance from Wharton. John's website: https://www.mba-asap.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg234/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top .1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg. Jon's website: https://franbridgeconsulting.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg233/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Robin Waite is the Founder of Fearless Business, expert on pricing, regular keynote speaker at business events and bestselling author of several books, including Online Business Startup, Marketing Machine and the recent popular release Take Your Shot. Robin's website: https://www.fearless.biz/tys SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg232/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Eric Burns went from being a finance major, to firefighter, to real estate professional to commercial real estate capital raiser and entrepreneur. he believe in failing forward and financial freedom. his definition of freedom is the freedom of time to enjoy truly special experiences and moments. Eric's website: https://flowerscapital.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg231/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Gretchen Villegas is a Senior leader with experience specializing in mission-driven innovative program designs through partnership development, impact scaling, and revenue growth. Professional experience in managing international country programs in vulnerable communities with a portfolio total of over $320M+ funded by both public and private donors. Currently, the CEO and Founder of Nexus Strategy and Growth Partners LLC, where we take more than 50 years of combined experience to support domestic and global non-profits, corporations with social impact units, and social enterprises to increase revenue to augment impacts. Gretchen's website: https://www.nexusstrategypartners.com/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg230/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid

Alison Smith has 23 years of experience as a coach and speaker. Her podcast 'Landscaping Your Life' is about getting back on track when you're stuck and can't see the wood for the trees. Alison lives in Scotland. She loves going out for walks, open-water swimming, reading, writing, and nature. Alison's website: https://www.alisonsmith.co/ SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/ Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg229/ If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid