Simply Be Found Huddle

Simply Be Found Huddle

By Robert DowneyBusinessMarketing
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Simply Be Found Huddle episodes

  • The Human Side of Tech Support

    In this episode of Simply Be Found with Dean and Rob, we sit down with Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue IO, to explore the explosive growth of tech among seniors, the human cost of automation, and how empathy-driven businesses are reshaping support in the AI age.

    We talk about:

    — Why seniors are more tech-savvy than you think

    — The dangers of chatbots and the decline of human connection

    — Scams targeting older Americans and what Tech Rescue is doing to stop them

    — What the future holds for AI, marketing, and business regulation

    — How small businesses can stay competitive by staying human

    Need Tech Help for a Loved One?

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    Special thanks to Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue IO, for an unforgettable conversation about empathy, technology, and the real needs of today’s seniors. 🙌

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    #SimplyBeFound #TechRescue #SeniorTech #AIethics #VoiceSearch #DigitalEmpathy #MarketingTrends

    1 hr 5 min
  • How to Build a Visible Personal Brand in 2025

    In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we’re joined by visibility strategist Crissy Conner to talk about what it really takes to become a visible CEO in today’s noisy digital world. From overcoming camera fears to mastering messaging, Crissy breaks down her proven strategies that help small business owners, coaches, and service providers break through the clutter online—without losing themselves.

    Learn the power of authenticity, human-first content, and why imperfection is your secret weapon. Crissy shares her method for helping introverts and experts become highly visible by showing up consistently and clearly with confidence and impact.

    What You’ll Learn:

    — How to overcome visibility fears (perfectionism, judgment, cancel culture)

    — The power of repetition: Why you need 28+ touchpoints

    — How to use video to connect & build trust faster

    — The right balance between personal and business brand

    — How AI is changing content strategy in 2025

    — Why human content is becoming a luxury

    — How to build visibility with intention and strategy

    Key Takeaways:

    — People buy solutions, not your business history

    — Your audience wants real—not perfect

    — Showing your face = instant trust booster

    — Your video doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful

    Special thanks to Crissy Conner for sharing powerful insights on humanizing your brand and leading with authenticity! Your passion for helping women show up with confidence is inspiring. 🙌

    Follow Crissy Conner Here:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconner

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    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/crissyconnercreates/

    Website: https://thevisibleceo.com/

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    #VisibleCEOO

    #CrissyConner

    #PersonalBranding

    #AuthenticMarketing

    #VideoMarketingTips

    54 min
  • Top Finance Mistakes That Are Killing Your Business

    💸 Are you making money but still feel broke?

    Nick Garofalo, small business financial strategist and founder of Open Handed Wealth, joins the Simply Be Found Huddle to break down the top 5 financial traps killing small businesses—and how to fix them.

    📌 Key Takeaways:

    — The #1 mistake small biz owners make: mingling personal & business accounts

    — Why spending more isn’t the same as growing

    — How to avoid “lifestyle inflation” and business burnout

    — What profit really means and how to keep more of it

    — How to build a business that works even when you step away

    Nick shares stories, tactics, and advice for business owners who are earning, but not keeping wealth—and how to flip that script with smart finance, tax, and planning strategies.

    🙏 Big thanks to Nick Garofalo for his time, wisdom, and for helping business owners rethink how they grow and plan for the future.

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    Website: https://www.openhandedwealth.com/

    👉 Like, Follow, and Subscribe for more business and marketing insights!

    #NickGarofalo

    #FinanceTips

    #BusinessMistakes

    #SimplyBeFound

    #FinancialPlanning

    #ExitStrategy

    #OpenHandedWealth

    #SmallBusinessHelp

    #ProfitFirst

    #MarketingAndFinance

    1 hr 7 min
  • How Kindness Wins in Sales & Parenting

    What if the same principles that stop toddler tantrums also land you in high-stakes business deals?

    In this episode of the Simply Be Found Huddle, EksAyn Anderson—author, speaker, and founder of Dadfluence—shares how empathy, integrity, and genuine relationships can drive both business success and family connection.

    Key Takeaways:

    — How to win in sales by treating gatekeepers like gold 💼

    — Why positive parenting and leadership share the same rules

    — What happens when you build trust instead of relying on AI bots

    — Using sincere compliments to stand out in B2B sales

    — How personal integrity shapes long-term success at home and work

    Whether you’re running a small business or raising kids, this episode offers transformative advice on leading with values.

    🙏 Thank you EksAyn Anderson for reminding us that real influence starts with relationships—whether in the boardroom or the living room.

    Follow EksAyn Anderson here:

    🔹 Website: https://eksinfluence.com/

    🔹 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eksayn/

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    📢 Like, follow, and subscribe for more local marketing strategies, parenting insights, and leadership lessons from today’s most impactful voices.

    #EksAynAnderson

    #SimplyBeFound

    #ParentingLeadership

    #KindnessInBusiness

    #TrustOverTech

    #SalesWithHeart

    #HumanConnection

    #Dadfluence

    #RelationshipMarketing

    #GoldenRuleSelling

    1 hr 13 min
  • How Small Businesses Can Improve Content with Authentic Writing

    Are you tired of AI-generated fluff in blogs, emails, and sales pages? In this Simply Be Found Huddle, Jon Clemence from Cedar Press Proofreading shares real talk about writing that connects. Whether you struggle with content creation, want to avoid common AI mistakes, or need clarity on the difference between blogs and sales pages, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

    Key Takeaways:

    — Why AI can't replace authentic brand voice

    — How to write blog content people care about

    — Sales copy vs. blog posts: what's the difference?

    — Using YouTube comments & Amazon reviews for powerful sales language

    — Editing tips for long-form vs. web-based writing

    — How to turn your old blogs into an ebook

    — AI tools for research

    Jon also breaks down how he supports entrepreneurs with editing, ghostwriting, and content strategy—plus how to find your “why” as a writer.

    Thanks to our guest Jon Clemence for sharing insights that help small business owners write with clarity and purpose!

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedarpressproofreading

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-clemence-300b31187/

    Website: https://cedarpressproofreading.com/

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    ⭐ Like, follow, and subscribe for more marketing strategies, SEO tips, and small business growth advice from experts who care.

    #JonClemence

    #ContentMarketing

    #SmallBusinessWriting

    #SEOtips#AIWritingTools

    #SalesCopy

    #ContentCreation

    #SimplyBeFound

    49 min
  • Unlocking Retention Marketing: Secrets to Data-Driven Growth

    Discover the real power of retention marketing in this raw and uncut Simply Be Found Huddle with special guest Jason Donapel, a leading expert in zero-party data and customer lifetime value.

    Jason shares actionable strategies on:

    — How to build and activate your audience

    — Collecting zero-party data without annoying your customers

    — Using email and SMS effectively in 2025

    — Tools that help you automate, personalize, and scale

    — What RCS means for the future of text message marketing

    — Retargeting strategies that actually work

    — Why owning your customer data is the key to success

    🟢 Whether you’re an e-commerce brand or a local business, Jason breaks down how to truly leverage data for sustainable growth.

    📌 Key Takeaways

    — Build your own audience through owned channels

    — Capture buyer intent without invasive popups

    — Email + SMS = the retention powerhouse

    — Zero-party data builds trust and drives conversions

    — Customize messaging using micro-intent signals

    — RCS will change how SMS marketing works forever

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    Huge thanks to Jason Donapel for joining the Simply Be Found Huddle and sharing top-tier insights on retention marketing and zero-party data strategies!

    🔗 Follow Jason Donapel Here:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exJasonDonapel/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-donapel-ba4639234/

    Website: https://www.jasondonapel.com/

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    #RetentionMarketing

    #JasonDonapel

    #SmallBusinessTips

    #CustomerData

    #EmailMarketing

    #SMSMarketing

    #ZeroPartyData

    #MarketingStrategy

    #SimplyBeFound

    #BusinessGrowth

    #DigitalMarketing

    #AudienceBuilding

    #EcommerceGrowth

    #RCSMarketing

    52 min
  • Authentic Branding That Converts: Mike Handcock’s Million-Dollar Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    In this Simply Be Found Huddle, we sit down with Mike Handcock — international speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Circle of Excellence — to explore how business owners can grow authentically, scale consciously, and build brands rooted in their personal values.

    Mike has run over 350 masterminds in 20+ countries, mentored 300,000 entrepreneurs, and built a global network grounded in purpose. In this episode, we talk mindset, spiritual alignment, branding mistakes, sales strategy, burnout, and why self-expression is your ultimate business edge.

    🎯 Key Topics in this Episode:

    — How to align your business with your personal values

    — Why most branding fails and how to fix it

    — The mindset shift every entrepreneur must make

    — Real talk on burnout, productivity, and time management

    — How Mike helped grow a green-tech startup to NYSE listing

    — Delegation vs. doing: Why you shouldn't write your own copy

    — The future of AI, entrepreneurship, and authentic marketing

    👏 A huge thanks to our guest Mike Handcock for joining us and dropping incredible value bombs. Check him out below and follow his journey.

    🔗 Connect with Mike Handcock

    Follow Mike here:

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    https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/11676/mike-handcock

    🌐 Website: https://www.circleofexcellence.biz/

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    👍 Like, follow, and subscribe to support more honest, value-packed conversations with business leaders.

    #MikeHandcock

    #SimplyBeFound

    #AuthenticBranding

    #EntrepreneurTips

    #BusinessGrowth

    #MastermindLeadership

    #BurnoutRecovery

    #LeadershipDevelopment

    #MarketingMindset

    #TimeManagement

    #ScalingSmart

    #DelegationStrategy

    #PodcastInterview

    #SmallBusinessTips

    #CEOInsights

    56 min
  • From Golf Gag to Viral Game: How Bad Cards Became a Hit with Golfers Everywhere!

    In this Simply Be Found Huddle, hosts Dean and Rob welcome special guest Scott Taube, founder of Bad Cards for Good Golfers. Scott shares how his hilarious on-course golf card game went viral, what launching during the pandemic taught him, and how smart marketing turned a side hustle into a serious brand.

    — Scott shares how Bad Cards went viral from TikTok

    — Launching during COVID with creativity and grit

    — Transforming haters into a viral marketing edge

    — Blending fun and business in golf eCommerce

    — The data-driven path to omnichannel success

    Learn how creativity, humor, and digital strategy helped this musician-turned-entrepreneur build a thriving business in golf entertainment — from TikTok hits to major retail deals.

    Big thanks to Scott Taube of Bad Cards for Good Golfers for sharing invaluable insights and laughs with us today!

    Follow Scott's brand here:

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    https://www.youtube.com/@badcardsforegoodgolfers

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    🌐 Website: https://badcardsforegoodgolfers.com/

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    #ScottTaube

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    #SimplyBeFound

    #GolfMarketing

    #EcommerceGrowth

    #SmallBusinessTips

    #SocialMediaStrategy

    #ViralMarketing

    #GolfGameIdeas

    #entrepreneurjourney

    1 hr 38 min
  • How to Grow a Business by Delegating & Selling Smarter

    In this uncut Simply Be Found Huddle, Dean, Rob, and special guest Jake Smolarek dive into what it really takes to grow and sustain a profitable business today.

    We cover:

    — Why most small business owners stay stuck in busy mode

    — The real meaning behind "delegation" and why it's a growth catalyst

    — What smart sales really looks like and how to build trust without hard closes

    — The power of personal branding in today’s marketing world

    — SEO myths, schema secrets, and how to stand out like the Purple Cow

    — The psychology behind business focus, habits, and why goals need clarity

    — How to build a business that works for you — not a job you’re trapped in

    Whether you're a solopreneur, coach, or scaling service provider, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to shift from working in your business to building a machine that scales without you.

    🙏 Huge thanks to Jake Smolarek for an empowering, brutally honest look into what really grows businesses.

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    Website: https://www.jakesmolarek.com/

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    #EntrepreneurTips

    #BusinessGrowth

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    #JakeSmolarek

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    #SmartSales

    #LocalSEO

    #SmallBusinessCoach

    #VoiceSearchSEO

    #SchemaSEO

    #TimeFreedom

    #SEO2025

    59 min
  • How AI Automation Can Save Your Business From Burnout

    AI isn't just for tech giants anymore. It's for YOU, the everyday entrepreneur drowning in emails, customer calls, and to-do lists. In this Simply Be Found Huddle, Rob and Dean sit down with AI automation expert Aarti Anand, founder of KodenYX AI, to discuss how small business owners can use artificial intelligence to buy back time, reduce burnout, and scale more sustainably.

    Key Takeaways:

    — Why most CEOs fail at delegation (and how to fix it)

    — The 5 top business automations to implement now

    — What is a Character Diamond and how it builds brand trust

    — How SOPs, mindset, and AI build real scalability

    — When to hire staff vs. when to automate

    — Why human behavior is the secret sauce in automation

    From SOPs to lead nurturing to voice-based AI agents, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling up, this is a must-watch for staying ahead of the AI curve in 2025.

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    Follow Aarti Anand Here:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amunjal1

    Twitter: https://x.com/AartiAnand82

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AartiAnand82

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aartianand82/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartianand82/

    Website: https://www.kodenyxai.com/

    ✨ Big appreciation to Aarti Anand for sharing powerful insights into automation, leadership, and building a freedom-based business. Thank you for being a valuable part of this episode!

    #SimplyBeFound

    #AartiAnand

    #AIforBusiness

    #AutomationForEntrepreneurs

    #SmallBusinessGrowth

    #DelegationMindset

    #FreedomThroughAI

    #BuyBackYourTime

    #CharacterDiamond

    #AI2025

    55 min

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The Simply Be Found Huddle is a raw, unscripted podcast designed for small business owners who want to cut through the noise of marketing jargon and get straight to what works. Hosted by Robert…