Let's Talk small Business with Mitchell Wilson

Ever feel like you’re doing absolutely everything right in your business, but things still aren't jelling? In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jessica Osborn—marketing strategist, business coach, and founder of the Business Jam program. Jessica shares her journey from corporate head of marketing to radically streamlining her business while traveling Australia in a caravan.Mitchell and Jessica dive deep into the invisible roadblocks that hold talented business owners back. Jessica reveals why a lack of success rarely stems from a lack of smarts or hustle—it’s simply that you can't see the label from inside the jar. They discuss how to identify the subtle, misaligned threads that don't show up in your data or social feeds, and how to fix them. If you’re ready to stop the frantic guesswork and bring radical clarity to your strategy, this conversation is your blueprint.

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What happens when you combine an ultra-endurance athlete, a VP tech role, a three-month-old baby, and a stolen hotel sewing kit? You get Josh Sprague, the relentless operator behind Orange Mud, Seven Clay, and Anvil & Acre.

In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Josh to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build an e-commerce empire from a Texas garage. Josh gets real about the unglamorous side of growth: blowing cash on vanity marketing, navigating the terrifying reality of million-dollar inventory invoices, and the hard choice to move manufacturing overseas to survive.

From grassroots trail-running strategies to tracking honest Facebook ad data, this conversation is a masterclass in execution. It’s a raw, cheeky, and deeply practical look at why business much like a 24-hour adventure race is just about putting one foot in front of the other.

Ready to identify your own business bottlenecks and map out your next smart move? Book your free breakthrough session with Mitchell and the Coachbirds team today at coachbirds.com/breakthrough.

Running a small business often means wearing too many hats, especially when it comes to admin, branding and content creation. In this episode, Mitchell chats with Marie Fox from Crafty Fox by Design about how small business owners can simplify their workflows, create polished branding and use Canva more effectively without wasting hours figuring it all out.

Marie shares her journey from working traditional admin roles to building a flexible business that fits around family life. They dive into practical Canva tips, common branding mistakes, AI tools inside Canva, and why consistency matters more than complexity. This episode is packed with practical advice for business owners who want to look more professional, save time and build systems that actually support the life they want to live.

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What actually separates marketing, PR and communications, and why should small business owners care?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Amanda Lacey, founder and director of Popcom, to unpack the real power behind strategic communication. From growing up on a sheep station in country New South Wales to leading crisis management and PR campaigns for major organisations, Amanda shares how businesses can shape perception, build trust and stay relevant in a noisy marketplace.

The conversation dives into everything from founder-led branding and internal communications through to crisis management, reputation building and why every business already has a story worth telling. Amanda also shares practical advice for small business owners wanting to improve their visibility, strengthen their brand presence and communicate more effectively.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get people talking about your business for the right reasons, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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HR is one of those things most business owners avoid until it becomes a real problem. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Guillermo “Gil” Triana, founder and CEO of PEO Marketplace, to unpack what a PEO actually is, when businesses should consider one, and why so many owners end up overpaying, underprotected, or buried in admin.

Gil shares his journey from studying dentistry to building a business helping companies simplify payroll, compliance, benefits, and people management. The conversation dives into common HR mistakes, the hidden costs of employees, contractor misclassification, and how AI is changing the future of HR and outsourcing.

If your business is growing and HR feels reactive instead of strategic, this episode gives practical insight into how to stay compliant, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoother behind the scenes.

Ready to identify the biggest bottleneck in your business and map out your next smart move?

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What happens when you stop treating marketing like a collection of random tactics and start building it like a real growth engine?

In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Javier Lozano, founder and fractional CMO at Boulder Media Solutions, to unpack what actually drives scalable growth for small businesses. From launching a business during the 2008 recession to helping scale a company from $1M to $20M+, Javier shares practical lessons on strategy, leadership, systems, and why most businesses get stuck after the first million.

They dive into customer acquisition costs, predictable revenue systems, go-to-market strategy, thought leadership, and the dangerous trap of “random acts of marketing.” If your business feels reactive, founder-dependent, or inconsistent with lead flow, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth.

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Daman Grewal, founding partner of LogisticsSales.com.

Daman shares his journey through logistics, sales, operations, and entrepreneurship, along with the lessons he learned from building and scaling businesses from the ground up.

This conversation covers:
• Why sales is really about service and relationships
• How customer service impacts long-term growth
• Why confidence comes from repetition and experience
• The mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurship
• Why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone
• How to create opportunities using the skills you already have

Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for your next step, this episode delivers practical insights without the fluff.

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https://logisticssales.com

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Most business owners have an accountant, but far fewer actually understand their numbers. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Tamanna Rehlia, founder of Sense and Solutions, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of small business finances.

From personal financial setbacks to helping her sister avoid shutting down a business, Tam shares how emotional patterns, not just spreadsheets, shape the way we handle money. They dive into why profit should come first, how cash flow clarity changes decision making, and the real cost of avoiding your numbers.

If you’ve ever said “I’m not good with money” or felt unsure about your financials, this conversation will challenge that thinking and give you a practical path forward. Because businesses don’t grow from revenue alone, they grow from clarity.

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What really makes a business succeed, the idea or the execution? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Bobby Casey to unpack the realities of building and scaling businesses across borders. From launching companies at 19 to creating location-independent ventures, Bobby shares hard-earned lessons on validation, execution, and avoiding costly mistakes early on. They explore the rise of digital nomads, how tools like Skype changed the game, and why your business structure matters more than you think.

If you’re serious about building a business that gives you freedom, not just income, this is a must-listen.

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Matthew Holman, founder of Commerce Catalyst and Subscription Prescription, to break down what’s really happening inside growing businesses right now.

They dive into the biggest challenges founders face, including time management, knowing where to focus, and how to stop spreading yourself too thin. Matt shares why the businesses that grow are the ones that double down on the right opportunities and get comfortable saying no more often.

The conversation also explores the rise of AI in business, how it’s already changing hiring decisions, and why learning to manage AI tools may become more valuable than traditional roles. On the subscription side, Matt unpacks what actually drives retention, how to improve your offer, and why most businesses are looking in the wrong place when performance drops.

If you want practical insights on growth, subscriptions, and building a business that actually works, this episode delivers.

If you’ve identified a gap in your business and want clarity on what to fix next, book a free breakthrough session here: https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough

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