Adventures In Business

As baby boomer entrepreneurs step back from their family-owned businesses, the future of these community companies is in question. That's where Malcolm Peace and Tsetserra Growth Partners come in.

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Malcolm Peace, president of Tsetserra Growth Partners, as Malcolm shares his experience with buying and growing blue-collar businesses in Texas. Malcolm talks about how he finds businesses that would benefit from their investment, how they maintain a business's legacy, and why blue-collar companies are great for investment. Whether you're an owner planning to step away, someone thinking about investing in small businesses, or just a fellow business owner who'd appreciate a unique take on investment, this conversation is a must-listen!

🔗 Tsetserra Growth Partners

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Mandi and Amani share ten things they want in the next ten years. What would be on your list?

What if you had a partner in your small business that identified where you could cut costs to dramatically increase your profits, without cutting anything essential? That's Jordan Silverman's specialty with Starfish, a company that helps small businesses reduce their stress and make more money.

Jordan Silverman is the CEO of Starfish. Today, Mandi and Amani sit down to chat about Jordan's journey from his first startup in college to how he founded Starfish, how Starfish helps businesses become more profitable, Jordan's advice for new business owners, and how he sees AI fitting into the business world. Tune in for some great insights from a seasoned business owner!

🔗 Starfish

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We've got a fun episode of Adventures in Business for you today: Amani and Mandi are answering your questions in this Ask Me Anything episode! They're sharing it all, from their favorite Thanksgiving foods to their plans for their business in 2025. Tune in to hear their wins from 2024, the most unique and interesting venues they've worked with, the tech stack they use for podcasting, and Mandi's message to anyone who's been in their industry for a while.

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Ready to use your digital marketing to immediately hook people and draw them in? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Cory Falter, partner at Lure Agency and president of HSMAI San Diego. Cory is an expert in digital marketing, and he shares how to use science and soul with relationships and revenue to improve your marketing (and your revenue). Cory shares the biggest marketing tactics hotels are missing out on, how to focus on relationships to impact your revenue, and his best tips for engaging LinkedIn posts. This one is great for anyone who wants to take their digital marketing to the next level!

🔗 Connect with Cory at HSMAI San Diego

🔗 Grow your group bookings easier with Lure Agency

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Mandi and Amani share the best personal and professional investments they made in 2024 and also highlight what potential investments they will implement in 2025.

In the constantly changing industry of hospitality and event planning, how do you keep up? According to Tracy Judge, you stay agile, embrace your strengths, and learn to set healthy boundaries. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Tracy Judge, founder and chief connector at Soundings Connect. Tracy shares about her journey to becoming an experienced speaker, how her business Soundings helps talent and organizations searching for talent, and how she's stayed agile to keep up with demand in an ever-changing business scene. Tune in to this one to be inspired and get great perspective on setting boundaries to avoid burnout!

🔗 Connect with Tracy Judge at Soundings

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Mandi and Amani discuss their fourth quarter goals and how each goal will set them up for success in 2025.

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but how you manage it will make all the difference. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and guest host Tim Mulligan sit down with Kristine Iverson, founder of CROW Practice and mental fitness speaker, to discuss her approach to stress management and mental fitness.

Kristine shares her advice for when stress triggers you in business, how to improve your mental fitness, and how to stay grounded. She then opens up about her biggest challenges, her evolving definition of success, and her advice for anyone starting on their own wellness journey. This is a great episode if you want insights into navigating the ups and downs of business and defining wellness in a personal and impactful way!

🔗 Connect with Kristine Iverson

🔗 Check out Tim Mulligan's newest graphic novel SNITCHLAND and follow his Witchland series on Instagram. His next play is headed to New York next year!

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi talk with Shelly Cruz, Vice President of Global Sales at MGM Resorts International. Shelly shared her journey, from her start at MGM to her role as a leader across several high-profile properties. She shares trends she's seeing in today's sales climate, her best advice for aspiring sales professionals, and what she looks for when hiring employees.

🔗 Connect with Shelly Cruz