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Nick Thompson is the Co-founder and President of VEA Office Professionals Inc., a virtual services provider helping businesses scale. He has over 25 years of experience in leadership and executive management, having co-founded and led several companies, including one that he scaled up to over $100 million in revenue. Nick is a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and the author of LOOK OUT! You're About to Get F**ked!: The 13 Biggest Pitfalls of Business and How to Avoid Them.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Nick Thompson, the Co-founder and President of VEA Office Professionals Inc., about his strategies for scaling a company to over $100 million. Nick also talks about his merger and acquisition formula, how the dot-com bubble and the 9/11 tragedy affected his company, and tips for working with your spouse.

Ryan Tansom is the Founder of Arkona and the Creator of the Intentional Growth Framework. He started his entrepreneurial journey at his family business, where he helped turn it around and enabled it to be sold for eight figures to a local competitor. At Arkona, Ryan helps entrepreneurs grow the value of their company through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. He is also a speaker and host of the Intentional Growth Podcast.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Ryan Tansom, the Founder of Arkona, to talk about intentional growth strategies. Ryan also explains how business valuations work and shares his experience working at his family's business and selling the company.

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for one of the early business podcasts; he assisted in putting all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edify various business leaders.

Dr. Weisz has also been running the Inspired Insider Podcast since 2011. He has featured top entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs of companies such as P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, and many more through video interviews. He also founded a nutritional supplement business and continues to run his own chiropractic and massage facility, Chiropractical Solutions & Massage.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by his business partner, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founder of Rise25, to talk about their acquisition plans. They share Rise25's company values, their criteria for evaluating businesses to acquire, and their preferred revenue range.

Barrett Cordero is the President of BigSpeak, a speaker's bureau representing motivational and keynote speakers. Under his direction, the company has generated exponential growth and has been listed in Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest-growing companies for six years. Before joining BigSpeak, Barrett was an Account Representative at CJ (formerly Commission Junction) and a Manager at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Barrett Cordero, the President of BigSpeak, about leveraging sales and speaking to build a business. They also discuss tips for working with high-profile individuals, how to thrive as a dyslexic, and how the 2008 economic recession and the pandemic impacted the speaking industry.

Glenn Hebert is the Founder of the Horse Radio Network, the largest online podcast network for horse lovers worldwide. Glenn, aka Glenn the Geek, began niche podcasting in 2006 and started the Horse Radio Network in 2008. With over 15 years of experience, he has hosted and produced over 10,000 podcast episodes centered around horses. These include Horses in the Morning, which has produced over 3,300 episodes in 14 years. The Horse Radio Network was sold to Equine Network in Oct of 2022, and Glenn took over the role of Director of Podcasting.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Glenn Hebert, the Founder of the Horse Radio Network, to talk about building a niche-focused podcast network. They also discuss strategies for producing quality podcasts, tips for starting a daily show, and how the pandemic impacted podcast growth.

Joel Gandara is the President of Joel Gandara Coaching. Born in Cuba, he and his family immigrated to the United States in 1980. He started buying and selling products in fourth grade and later built an apparel business to eight figures and beyond.

Joel was the Founder and CEO of Morro Capital, which focused on investing in apparel brands. He is now a renowned life and business coach dedicated to empowering men to be the best versions of themselves. He is also the author of 31 Days to Become a Better Man: Level Up in All Areas of Your Life!

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Joel Gandara, the President of Joel Gandara Coaching, about his entrepreneurship journey and tips for becoming a better version of yourself. Joel also shares his background, the challenges he faced settling in a new country, and the business lessons he has learned over the years. Stay tuned.

Caity (Caitlin) Cronkhite is the Founder and CEO of Good Words, a technical writing and documentation consulting firm. Good Words provides strategic, management, and implementation support to companies across different industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small five-person startups. Caity grew up on a farm in Indiana and majored in technical writing at Carnegie Mellon University.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Caity Cronkhite, the Founder and CEO of Good Words, to talk about building a technical writing agency. They also discuss the challenges Caity faced transitioning from a small town to a large city, and how the pandemic and the 2023 economy have impacted the tech industry.

Natalie Kaminski is the Co-founder and CEO of JetRockets, an award-winning software, web, and mobile application development company. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Natalie is a dynamic and resourceful web and mobile technology entrepreneur. She is also the Co-founder of OneTribe, an online app that helps businesses automate their time off management policy.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Natalie Kaminski, the Co-founder and CEO of JetRockets, about how to build and scale tech-enabled companies. They also talk about the effects of the war in Ukraine, the history of goBaby, and strategies for building great partnerships with clients.

Sean Frank is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cloud Equity Group, a Wall Street-based asset management firm. He started his career as an entrepreneur and businessman at 12, building what became a web-hosting company. Over the past two decades, he has acquired significant expertise in all aspects of private equity investing, leading to the founding of Cloud Equity Group in 2013. Sean is also a keynote speaker and mentor to young entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Sean Frank, the Founder and Managing Partner of Cloud Equity Group, to talk about building a tech-enabled service provider. They also discuss the evolution of Sean's business, how to overcome age bias in the private equity space, and tips for thriving in a highly competitive industry.

Scott Novis is the Founder of GameTruck, a mobile video game party company that delivers parties to clients' doorsteps. Inspired by traditional video game arcades, Scott founded GameTruck in 2006 to bring modern games and consoles to the social atmosphere of arcade gaming. He is also the Founder and CEO of GameTruck Licensing, the franchising company that helps individual GameTruck business owners succeed in the mobile video game party market.

In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Scott Novis, the Founder of GameTruck, about leveraging gaming to promote connections and friendships. Scott also discusses the benefits and challenges of franchising, tips for managing kids' playtime, and knowledge management strategies.