AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Albert Fialkovich, President and Managing Partner of the Prospere Companies owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado; Texas: Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth Central & Waco; Nevada: Las Vegas South and Transworld Commercial Real Estate. Tune in as he shares how his father's experience with not selling his business and the challenges he faced with a broker while trying to sell his own inspired him to become highly productive in the industry.

In today's episode, we'll dive into the current trends in the business brokerage industry, sharing predictions on how the field will evolve with technological advancements and shifting market demands. We'll also feature inspiring stories from clients who successfully bought or sold their businesses through Transworld Colorado, showcasing the transformative impact of these transactions. Additionally, we'll explore how success is measured not just by closing deals, but by how these transactions create jobs and inject money into the local economy.

Connect with Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertfialkovich/

Check out Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado: https://www.tworld.com/locations/colorado/

Recorded on 8/27/24

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we speak with Robin Huling, founder of Warner Communication, which delivers transformative workshops and consultancy services. Robin discusses how she transformed her skills into a successful business, driven by her passion for team building and leadership training, along with her deep expertise in DISC theory.

In today's episode, we will cover how an entrepreneur doesn't always have to sell a product but can instead sell their skillset and knowledge. We'll also introduce DISC theory and explore how understanding personality types can enhance team dynamics and leadership effectiveness. Lastly, we'll discuss how poor communication between leaders and employees can negatively impact the bottom line.

On this week's episode of the AmiSights Podcast, Fran Miller and Nick Lasorsa from MultiFunding's loan team join Ami and Lynn to discuss the company’s culture and mission, along with their experiences navigating the ups and downs of the financing industry.

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Morgan Katz, founder and CEO of Ticketnology, a company that works with executives across multiple industries to ease the frustration of corporate ticketing. She explains why she started the company five years ago. 

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Tim McDiarmid, Coach & Consultant, Founder/Owner of The Good Kind Hospitality Group, Co-Founder at The Bravery Strategy, and owner of Tim the Girl Catering. She describes how she became an “accidental entrepreneur.”

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Adam Silberstein, a YPO and EO retreat facilitator and co-founder of The Local Leaders Collective, which offers a peer group experience and community for entrepreneurs. He explains how focusing on holistic health has helped entrepreneurs get through tough times such as the pandemic. 

In today's episode, we will explore how treating fear as both a protector and advisor can better prepare you for challenging situations. We’ll discuss the importance of diversifying your business to safeguard against unexpected changes in your core operations. Additionally, we’ll delve into why building a stronger relationship with your physical voice and tapping into various aspects of your personality can enhance your decision-making process.

Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-silberstein-19678414/

Check out The Local Leaders Collective: https://thelocalleaders.com/

Recorded on 7/1/24

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Joe Trave, Owner & CEO at Village Handcrafted Cabinetry, which makes customized high-end cabinets. Be sure to tune in as Joe explains how an increase in prices has made customers more hesitant to quickly jump into an extensive project.

Today's episode will cover how scaling a business enables entrepreneurs to overcome their limitations as workers, the unique dynamics and challenges of working with family members, and the importance of businesses being at the top of their game as the market stabilizes after the COVID rollercoaster.

Check out Village Handcrafted Cabinetry: https://villagehandcrafted.com/

Follow Village Handcrafted Cabinetry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Villagehandcraftedcabinetry/

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we chat with Michael Ly, the founder and CEO of Reconcile. Michael shares his journey of starting the company in 2016, driven by a mission to support entrepreneurs by handling their daily bookkeeping and accounting needs, allowing them to concentrate on their core business strengths.

Today's episode will explore why rapid growth doesn't immediately translate into cash flow, as the need to hire more employees increases. We'll also discuss the challenges of finding qualified accountants, a task made even more difficult since the pandemic, which saw 300,000 accountants leave the industry. Lastly, we'll dive into strategies for building a strong company culture within a fully remote environment.

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Chris Schalleur, CEO of Christo IT Services, which has been helping small businesses for the past 25 years. He explains the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape.

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we speak with Elizabeth Convery, founder of The Confident Agent: A System for Growth and Success for Women in Real Estate. She shares how her transition from the corporate world right after college helped her become a more effective entrepreneur.

The main topics of today's episode will be how falling forward and learning from her missteps shaped her into a successful entrepreneur, how radical discipline and the confidence to delegate duties helped her transition to starting a second business, and why real estate agents need to have an authentic online presence.