Join us as we dive into Season Two! We're chatting about a new year, how current times are affecting our businesses, and the unexpected perks of having a friendly nemesis. Listen and share! 🎧

In this season finale of the Bizzie Smalls Podcast, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible journey through entrepreneurship, creativity, and the stories that inspire us. Join us as we recap the standout moments, most valuable lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights from our favorite episodes this season.

The trilogy concludes with Gene Ortis delivering the final chapters of his seven transformative lessons for business and life. In this powerful episode, Gene draws from a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and heart to share insights that transcend the workplace. Discover his profound and unconventional advice on living fully—and dying well. This is a conversation you won’t forget.

The journey deepens! Gene unveils the first three principles of his father’s timeworn “Seven Rules for Business.” With remarkable insights and hard-earned experience, Gene takes us inside the unique legacy his father built, sharing the secrets that fueled his family’s success across generations. If you’re driven to create something lasting, don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

This week, we’re in conversation with Gene Ortis, Leighton’s father-in-law, whose journey is filled with incredible life experiences, wisdom, and impactful lessons. As Minister of Education at Calvary Church, Gene played a pivotal role in expanding the church’s community from 438 to over 2,000 members. In this episode, he shares insights on finding a lifelong partner, welcoming Leighton into his family, and the values that shaped his leadership. It’s an inspiring conversation with stories and advice you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we dive deep with Luke Allen—Pastor of Covenant Church, COO of Excel Leadership Network, and a skilled woodworker with a passion for creating. Luke has played a pivotal role in establishing over 500 churches and is dedicated to guiding pastors through the complex landscape of leadership.

Across the country, a silent crisis is brewing--disengaged employees are becoming the norm. In this episode, we uncover eye-opening statistics that reveal just how deep this problem runs. Join us as we explore the critical missteps managers are making and sicker actionable strategies to create stronger connections, boost job satisfaction, and cultivate long-term loyalty in the workplace. Don't miss this conversation that could transform the way you lead.

What’s the secret to tackling your biggest challenges head-on? In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind unconditional confidence—how to cultivate it, harness it, and use it to break through barriers. Discover how mastering the art of resilience and embracing failure as a stepping stone can propel you and your business to new heights. Ready to redefine what’s possible? Tune in and transform the way you approach success.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with the renowned Chef and entrepreneur Blake Jackson. From his rise to fame as a television star to his culinary journey that shaped his distinctive style, Blake shares his fascinating story. Tune in to hear about his latest venture, Mae and Co., a must-visit restaurant now open off of Southern Loop. Get an inside look at his creative process and what drives his passion for food innovation.

Are your IPA’s tasty? This week we take a look at how adjustments in mindset can pay big dividends in your growth through your actions and reactions.