Thinking about selling your business? M&A attorney Jay Cain of Jay Cain PLLC joins  Mario Wilson to share how to avoid common legal mistakes when selling your company. Learn what to watch for in deal structures, earn-outs, and negotiations so you can protect your interests and close with confidence.

Whether you’re preparing to sell your business or just want to understand the M&A process, this episode will help you make smarter, more informed decisions.

Guest: Jay Cain, M&A Attorney — https://jaycain.law/

Host: Mario Wilson, Founder of 12 Media Group

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In this episode, host [Your Name] sits down with Annette Reid Blaylock, founder of IMS Digital AI, to dig into what really matters in a digital marketing strategy for 2025. We explore key topics like:

• Why blogging is still relevant — and how to use it to generate leads and build credibility
• The common blind spots in many companies’ digital marketing playbooks
• How AI is being leveraged today to streamline marketing, improve ROI, and help businesses scale

Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or just curious about where digital is headed, Annette shares no-nonsense insights you can start using immediately.

Visit Annette’s company website: IMS Digital AI — https://imsdigitalai.com/

In this episode of The Focus Podcast, I sit down with Sean Duncan, the owner of SMD Consulting and Accounting, to explore what it really takes for a business to grow and thrive.

Sean shares his insights on:

• The most common financial blind spots business owners overlook—and how to fix them
• How SMD Consulting is embracing AI to deliver more value to clients
• The difference between businesses that simply survive year-to-year and those that truly scale and succeed

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone aiming for long-term growth, this conversation is packed with strategies and lessons you can put into action today.

Contact SMD Consulting and Accounting here: https://smdaccounting.com/

If you need help with a professional video, get a quote here: https://12mediagroup.com/

In this episode of The Focus podcast, I sit down with Ahmed Khalaf, founder of POMOROI, for an eye-opening conversation on marketing innovation, AI adoption, and common business pitfalls.

We examine how the marketing landscape has evolved over the past year and what businesses must do now to remain relevant and competitive. 

Ahmed breaks down how POMOROI is embracing AI to enhance strategy and creativity, and we also discuss:

How the marketing landscape is evolving in 2025
Smart ways small and mid-sized businesses can stand out
The biggest mistakes most businesses are making — and how to fix them
Real-world insights on branding, client strategy, and creative leadership

This episode is a must-watch for marketers, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to future-proof their approach and gain a competitive edge.

If you want to take your marketing to the next level, connect with Ahmed and his team here: https://pomoroi.com/

If you need a video for your business, you can request a quote here: https://12mediagroup.com/contact

On this episode of The Focus podcast, we had Jessica Gruber with Buzzworks Creations on the show.

She owns a website design firm and shares tips on ensuring your website converts visitors into leads.

She also goes over what mistakes to avoid.

If you need to update your website, you can contact Buzzworks Creations here: https://buzzwks.com/

If you need a professional video for your website, you can get a quote here: https://12mediagroup.com/

In this episode of The Focus podcast, Michael Holmes, with Holmes Law Group, shares insights on what legal mistakes to avoid in your business. 

He also shares why your business needs a business law attorney.  

If you need a business law attorney, please reach out to Holmes Law Group here: 

https://12mediagroup.com/
214-856-0492

On this month's episode of The Focus podcast, we had Brian Reagan with the Better Business Bureau on the show.

He covers the branding and marketing benefits companies can use with their BBB membership.

If you have questions about joining the BBB, you can contact Brian directly at 

Phone: 214-740-0343

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of The Focus podcast, Buddy Broyles with Visual Learning Solutions shares insights on how his learning design tools can help your team with training and development.

To contact Buddy, please visit his website:https://visuallearningsolutions.com/

On this episode of The Focus podcast, we have Mark Schellenbach with Set My Site.  He shares tips on ensuring your website is updated and safe and they can do everything for you!  This is a must-listen if you have a WordPress website for your business.


Check them out here:

Dedicated Website Manager
SetMySite.com Support Portal
Tel: 747-777-2932 | Fax: 866-775-3127
General Line: 800-730-4443

On this episode of The Focus podcast, Anosh Vaswani with Egnite Marketing shares tips on how to get the most ROI on your Facebook, Instagram, and Google ads.

If you need help with lead generation, please call them at 949-929-3865 or visit https://egnitemarketing.com/

If you need help with a professional video, you can get a quote here:
https://12mediagroup.com/contact