Cynthia Blackwell is a powerhouse networker, influencer, author, and sales guru, but most importantly she’s a friend, mother, and wife. With an energy and enthusiasm level possessed by few, Cynthia sparks life into audiences with real-life business solutions and a lot of laughter. Before striking out on her own, Cynthia was Vice President and Partner of a boutique information technology company and Regional Director of Deltacom, a telecommunications provider. Cynthia gave us the inside scoop on her new book, The Magical Power of 3, and the transformational insights covered.

Steve Strauss is often called "the country’s leading small business expert." A best-selling author and USA TODAY's small business columnist, Steve is a thought leader, global speaker, spokesperson, content creator, and author of 17 books including the best-selling Small Business Bible. Steve gave us the small business growth tips he’s learned from interviewing entrepreneurs around the world.

Anita Campbell is the founder and CEO of Small Business Trends LLC. Previously she was the General Counsel and CEO of a technology subsidiary of Bell & Howell. Anita was named one of the top 30 Small Business IT Influencers to follow in 2020 by BizTech Magazine. She is a business speaker, analyst, publisher, and writer. Anita provided us with her advice on how small businesses can leverage technology to gain a more equal footing with big businesses.

With over 20 years of experience, Michael Haynes has worked with companies ranging from micro-businesses to large corporations in Australia and Canada including Kraft Foods, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Accenture. Michael's interest and passion are to help start-ups and SMEs to build and grow successful businesses through B2B markets by developing and implementing buyer-driven solutions. Michael shared his thoughts around the new age of business plans and what it means to have a product-market fit.

Stephen Bienko is an American coach, athlete, and entrepreneur. Stephen played a vital role in making College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving what it is today as the former largest franchise owner. Stephen is also the founder of 42 Growth Strategies, a social media management company for emerging brands and personalities. Stephen shared his story with us and provided insight into why he believes sports play a critical role in shaping young kids for success in life and business.

Before launching Small Business Edge, Brian Moran spent 20+ years helping America's entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Brian was the Executive Director of Sales Development at the Wall Street Journal overseeing the financial and small business markets across the WSJ franchise. He also ran Veracle Media and Moran Media Group. Both content companies utilized various media channels to help entrepreneurs manage and grow their companies. Brian talks about what the most successful small businesses do consistently and the value of having a business GPS plan.

Ben Oliver and Justin Plant first met in 2012 when Ben was hired as a freelance videographer. After hiring each other back and forth on projects for a few years, they finally decided to join forces and launch Storyboard Media in January of 2014. Ben’s career in the video industry began with a lie. At the time he was consulting small, home-based startups when one of his clients asked if he knew how to edit video. Desperate for more billable hours, he lied and said, “Yes.” Three editing projects later, he knew he had stumbled upon his calling. Ben shares how businesses can use video to create trust with buyers and engage them early on in the buyer journey.

Jim Johnson is Head Coach at ContractorCoachPRO. He helps contractors take control of their business and find financial freedom – but his message will resonate with you no matter what business you’re in. Jim has been involved in contracting for the last 22 years. He is also a board member of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. As a leader in his industry, Jim frequently speaks at conferences with a focus on educating contractors. Hear his insights on how to take control of your business, grow your customer base, and achieve financial freedom.

Jason Falls is a leading digital strategist, author, speaker, and thinker in the digital and social media marketing industry. He is the author of three books: Winfluence - Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand; No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing, co-authored with Erik Deckers; and The Rebel’s Guide to Email Marketing, co-authored with DJ Waldow. Jason gave us his insight on how small businesses can leverage influencer marketing to increase awareness and drive more conversions.

John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneur On Fire, an award-winning daily podcast focused on entrepreneurs. John has also authored several journals for entrepreneurs and recently published his first book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success. In this episode, John discusses the topic of creating a moat around your business and how winning the niche can fuel tremendous growth. John reveals the one question you should ask yourself to build a successful business and ignite your success.