The Small Business Edge Podcast with Brian Moran

In this episode: Mike Pocalyko discusses the critical aspects of risk management, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity for business owners. Key takeaways include: the importance of internal controls, employee background checks, and proper insurance to protect your business from internal and external threats.

In this episode: Chuck Cooper talks about succession planning for family-owned businesses and highlights the stark reality that entrepreneurs simply don’t want to discuss exit strategies and their legacies—sometimes, until it’s too late.

In this episode: Ciaran May, founder of Natural Resilience, shares his journey from sports therapy to coaching corporate leaders and entrepreneurs on resilience and emotional intelligence. Learn about the importance of human connection, the challenges of maintaining mental health, and the beauty and miracles of everyday life that are all around you.

In this episode, Taylor Backman, Senior Evangelist at Zoho, discusses the beginnings and evolution of Zoholics, Zoho's global community of customers. The conversation highlights the importance of building trust with customers, the unique culture of Zoho, and the value of experimenting with events to continually improve the customer experience.

In this episode, Roger Pierce, an acclaimed entrepreneurship expert, discusses the importance of communication and financial skills in business, the unique challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada, and strategies to overcome the fears associated with starting a business.

In this episode, Tyler Allgaier, founder and CEO of Pitted Companies, discusses key trends in e-commerce, the importance of fundamentals, and the power of personalized fulfillment.

In this episode, Dan Balcauski, founder and chief pricing officer at Product Tranquility, discusses the intricacies of pricing strategy with host Brian Moran. They explore the importance of focusing on value and differentiation, the pitfalls of cost-based and competition-based pricing, and the need to treat pricing

In this episode, Rah Mahtani, head of North American marketing at Alibaba.com, discusses the evolution and future of B2B e-commerce, the impact of AI on product sourcing, and the significance of Alibaba Guaranteed.

In this Episode: Brian celebrates America's 248th birthday by reflecting on the historical significance of July 4, 1776. He recounts the momentous day when 56 delegates from 13 colonies gathered in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, to endorse the Declaration of Independence, committing an act of treason against the British crown.

In this special episode of the Small Business Edge Podcast, Brian leads a discussion with business leaders on the economic outlook for the second half of 2024, emphasizing the importance of relationships, transparency, and strategic planning to address upcoming challenges.