Cesar Quintero is the Founder of The Profit Recipe, a company that empowers entrepreneurs to evolve and change the world one business at a time. As a serial entrepreneur at 24 years old and a Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer, Cesar centers his practice on purpose and ensures leadership teams create alignment around their visions while gaining traction to achieve those visions. 

Previously, Cesar was a Project Manager in R&D at Procter & Gamble, a Founding Partner of Fit2Go, the first successful meal-delivery startup in Miami, and Rawbar 2 Go, the first licensed food-boat fleet in Florida. He has also served as an EO Forum and Accelerator Trainer with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and is the author of The Profit Recipe.

Building and scaling a business is often challenging and daunting as success can have a direct impact on quality of life. So, how can you grow your business intentionally to achieve your vision and live your purpose?

As an entrepreneur who's founded multiple businesses, Cesar Quintero has faced many challenges and learned many lessons along the way. In order to align your business to your purpose and design your ideal life, Cesar advises becoming an authentic leader, building trusting and healthy teams that deliver results, and implementing proven systems to establish a business that works for you. He shares how he empowers entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by design. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Cesar Quintero, Founder of The Profit Recipe, to discuss how to build a business by design. Cesar explains how to acquire high-performing talent to deliver results, the Entrepreneurial Operating System and the importance of keeping it simple, and the common causes of stagnant growth.

Marina Byezhanova is the Co-founder of Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency for entrepreneurs and executives. As an entrepreneur, global speaker, show host, and personal branding expert, she has been quoted and referenced in various publications, including Inc.com, Forbes.com, Yahoo News, Financial Post, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. Marina's mission is to inspire entrepreneurs to speak up, stand out, and be radically authentic through the power of building their personal brands. She's a tenured member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, having served in local, regional, and global roles.

As an entrepreneur, authenticity is crucial in distinguishing yourself and building a successful business. So, how can you develop a personal brand and establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry? 

According to personal brand expert Marina Byezhanova, many entrepreneurs silence themselves and hide behind their businesses thinking they lack value. She emphasizes the importance of creating a personal brand to gain authority in your industry and showcase your authentic personality. When establishing a brand for yourself, Marina advises identifying your strengths and target audience, developing a brand description, curating content, and selecting a platform that suits your needs. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Marina Byezhanova, Co-founder of Brand of a Leader, to discuss why entrepreneurs need a personal brand. Marina explains what a personal brand is and why it’s important for leaders, her process for helping entrepreneurs build their personal brands, and how to leverage personal brand building in social media platforms.

Katty Douraghy is the President of Artisan Creative, a staffing and recruitment agency focused on digital, creative, and marketing talent. She is also the Founder of Inspiring Hiring, an online resume and job-posting portal. As a Certified Facilitator for EO Forum Training, Katty helps entrepreneurs become better versions of themselves. She is also the author of The Butterfly Years, a memoir detailing the lessons learned during a long period of grief and mourning that led to a path toward hope and growth. Katty is the host of The Artisan Podcast, sharing stories of creativity and inspiration.

The labor market is evolving, and staffing is becoming a challenge. So, where can you find the help you need to build your dream team?

According to Katty Douraghy, businesses that want to be successful must recruit the right people. Entrepreneurs should hire talent with skill sets that complement their business and bring value to their customers. With the transition to remote work, it’s crucial to have the right technology in place and maintain collaborative processes. Artisan Creative helps businesses manage staffing and recruitment in today’s dynamic labor market. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Katty Douraghy, President of Artisan Creative, to discuss how her company helps businesses create their dream teams. Katty explains the recruitment model Artisan Creative uses, how it manages the changes in the staffing and recruitment industry, and how the demand landscape for creative services is evolving.

Matt Heinz is the Founder and President of Heinz Marketing, a B2B sales and marketing agency that helps businesses achieve sustained sales success by growing revenue from existing customers and cost-effectively identifying and winning new customers. He has 20 years of marketing, business development, and sales experience from different organizations, vertical industries, and company sizes. Matt has been recognized repeatedly as one of the Top 50 Influential People in Sales Lead Management and a Top 50 Sales & Marketing Influencer. He is also the host of Sales Pipeline Radio and the author of Full Funnel Marketing.

Are you struggling to achieve your sales quota? What sales and marketing approaches should you implement to accelerate your success? 

According to Matt Heinz, businesses must understand how to accelerate demand to increase their sales revenue. Marketing approaches should focus on driving engagements with potential customers and communicating how each product will address their unique pain points, needs, and goals. Matt shares ways to empower your buyers and identify and win new customers to achieve sustained sales success.

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Matt Heinz, Founder and President of Heinz Marketing, to discuss revenue responsible marketing. Matt explains when to invest in brands versus demand generation, how to activate sales and marketing efforts in a remote environment, the role of social media in businesses, and the common mistakes entrepreneurs make in sales and marketing funnels.

Sean Combs is the CEO of Steelhead Productions, a live and digital event marketing company that creates virtual engagements and sustainable 3D brand environments. Steelhead is the only B Corp certified trade show company in North America and was named Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces in 2022. Sean and his team led Steelhead through a transformational period in 2004 from a custom exhibit builder to offering full-service trade show exhibiting. He served as President of the EO Las Vegas chapter board, where he was responsible for board selection, strategic planning, and implementation of best practices to ensure chapter health and growth. Sean was also a Store Manager at Foot Locker and G.H. Bass Co.

In a post-pandemic environment, businesses in the corporate event industry are facing a major shift in labor and engagements. So, how can you overcome these challenges to reinstate value in your organization?

Sean Combs says that exhibitors should view corporate events as hospitality opportunities. When developing an exhibition for a customer, it’s important to understand their vision and ideal audience. Following a significant industry shut down, it’s best to host in-person events to restore engagement and purpose. As part of his organizational rebuilding, Sean received a B-Corp certification to positively impact his customers and employees through diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Sean Combs, CEO of Steelhead Productions, to discuss how to succeed in the event industry by valuing your employees and customers. Sean explains the common mistakes people in the event industry make, the challenges the event industry faces and how to overcome them, and how the event industry is evolving.

John Bly is the Managing Partner of the South Atlantic at Aprio, a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on maximizing revenue and reducing risk. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and has a Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA). John was the founding member of LBA Haynes Strand, which he grew organically and through M&A and merged with 14 firms before joining forces with Aprio in November 2019. LBA Haynes Strand ranked as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Top 25 CPA Firms in the Charlotte Region and an Inc. 5000 Company.

As a business thought leader and speaker, John is the author of Cracking The Code, a Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member, and a former three-year member of EO’s Global Board of Directors. He was also a Partner at Bly & Bly, CPA, a family-owned bookkeeping and tax service business that became one of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in North Carolina.

Is your business stagnant or experiencing slow growth? One way to accelerate business development is through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). So, what does it take to merge or acquire a company? 

Having faced many challenges in growing a company, John Bly has successfully merged with 14 other firms. When assessing a business to acquire, he says to identify and vet the acquisition targets and financing solutions. After a merger, it’s critical to develop new systems, redefine roles, and support the team in the transition process. When executed correctly, M&As can support entrepreneurship and encourage profitable growth.

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with John Bly, the Managing Partner of the South Atlantic at Aprio, to discuss business development through mergers and acquisitions. John explains how he overcame the challenges he faced acquiring other firms, how to evaluate and identify the best company to acquire, and the methodologies of mergers and acquisitions

Jeff Dudan is the Founder of Dudan Group, a company that acquires and builds franchise businesses. He is also the CEO and Chairman of Homefront Brands, Dudan Group’s platform of property service franchisors. Jeff is the former CEO of AdvantaClean, which became a leading national restoration franchise and was eventually acquired by Home Franchise Concepts. As a franchise executive, he has over 30 years of experience founding, building, operating, and exiting national franchise brands. He is a published author, Forbes contributor, speaker, and consultant to emerging brands. Jeff serves YPO as Chapter Chair of the Southeast Regional US Chapter, Novant Health as Advisory Board member, and the IFA Franchisor Forum as a member.

Do you want to own and run a successful business? Have you thought of starting a franchise? What does it take to become a successful franchisor? 

When it comes to franchising, simplicity scales and complexity fails. According to franchise executive Jeff Dudan, franchisors need to create a simple business model that anyone can operate, be inspired as a leader, possess franchise knowledge, and acquire funds to succeed as business owners. Homefront Brands encourages and supports entrepreneurs to build and grow their franchises and strengthen the economy. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Jeff Dudan, the CEO and Chairman of Homefront Brands and the Founder of Dudan Group, to discuss how to scale quickly in the franchise space. Jeff explains the four elements for fast-launching a franchise business, tips for building a culture in a remote environment of franchisees, and offers advice on leveraging offshore talent.

Devin Miller is the Co-founder and CEO of SecureSave, the first purpose-built emergency savings solution designed to help people achieve financial security. He is an experienced executive in the consumer finance and workplace savings space. With over 15 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and digital product management, Devin is a veteran startup executive with two prior VC-backed exits as CEO and Head of Product. He is also a proven innovator with two issued patents in software development, AI, and automation.

Recent studies claim that more than half the American population lives paycheck to paycheck, and around 40 to 50% lack a savings account. With the increase in financial uncertainties, how can you prepare for unexpected events?

According to Devin Miller, most people lack the self-discipline and motivation to save money, making it difficult to prepare for the unforeseeable future. After the pandemic hit, Devin and his team witnessed the harsh realities of financial unpreparedness. They founded SecureSave, which utilizes automatic payroll deductions to help people build and maintain an emergency fund and mitigate the emotional strife associated with financial management. Devin maintains that financial security shouldn’t be a rare privilege but an accessible and attainable practice. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Devin Miller, the Co-founder and CEO of SecureSave, to discuss how people can financially prepare for unexpected events. Devin explains an emergency savings plan, the difficulties of saving money, and how to build an emergency savings account.

Jeremy Ames is the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, a leading provider of small business financing and administrative support services, including rollovers for business start-ups, 401(k) administration, payroll, HR, accounting, and tax. Previously, he was the Co-founder and CEO of NuWire, an online media company focused on alternative investments. Jeremy has owned three franchise businesses in real estate, personal services, and wellness and was named the National Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Small Business Administration in 2007. He is also the incoming president of the Entrepreneurs Organization, Boise Chapter.

When starting and running a business, there are many challenges to overcome, including funding, growth, and strategizing. Where can you receive the advice and support required to succeed? 

Jeremy Ames founded his business with one goal in mind, and after assessing his clients’ concerns, shifted his focus to accommodate a wide array of services. With this reinvention, he expended additional resources and honed his leadership and operational strategies. Guidant Financial packages investment options together to help people fund or purchase a business. With Jeremy’s guidance, you can launch, fund, manage, and scale your company. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Jeremy Ames, the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, to discuss how people can start, fund, find talent, and run their businesses successfully. Jeremy talks about Guidant Financial and the services it offers, how he overcame the challenges the company faced, and shares advice about investing in offshore capabilities and leadership.

Alan Chaffee is the Founder and CEO of Turning Point Strategic Advisors, a premier financial and strategic consultancy serving business clients throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and the Northwest. Turning Point delivers outstanding results in CFO and M&A advisory, revenue acceleration, and restructuring. In his role, Alan has performed CFO duties for over 100 middle market companies with revenues ranging from $2M to $150M annually.

He has 25 years of extensive experience in financial accounting, business consulting, company valuations, and corporate restructuring. He's focused his last two decades helping companies use financial information to drive operational improvements, manage cash flow, and increase profitability. Before founding Turning Point, Alan held senior executive roles for 15 years, including chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and president. 

Are you struggling to manage your finances and improve your cash flow? Have you thought of hiring a financial advisor? 

Although financial talent is scarce, Alan Chaffee advises companies to hire at least one CFO. These experts analyze a company’s financial assets and leverage working capital to forecast industry trends. Alan created a CFO consulting practice to provide solutions-based advice and design and implement the financial processes that help companies make the most of their financial information. 

In this episode of The Future is Borderless, David Nilssen sits down with Alan Chaffee, the Founder and CEO of Turning Point Strategic Advisors, to discuss why companies should invest in strategic finance. Alan talks about the core services Turning Point offers, the common mistakes clients make with their financials, the difference between a CFO and a controller, and the shortage of talents in finance.