Most people think video marketing is complicated and overwhelming. Lou Bortone sometimes referred to as “The Video Godfather”, shares his tips on how to create simple and authentic videos for your business. Lou also shares one of the secret weapons he uses to increase productivity and communicate more clearly.

The ThinkLikeAnApp Methodology is helping businesses anticipate the future to succeed in the present. Neal Polachek, the founder of ThinkLikeAnApp, explains what it means and how you can apply it to build trust with your customers.

Gene Marks, one of America’s foremost experts on small business, provides an update on the state of small business in America. From small business closures to PPP loan forgiveness and the technology tools that are helping small businesses adapt to today’s evolving landscape. Plus, Gene shares his insights into what impact the presidential election could have on small businesses.

John Rotche launched his meteoric career in franchising riding around in pizza vans with Domino’s legendary founder Tom Monaghan. John shares the key lessons he’s learned along his journey as well as clarifies a common franchise myth. Now he runs Franworth, a private equity firm that invests in some of America’s hottest emerging franchises, with the help of a few partners including a football guy named Drew Brees.

Ashley Drummonds the founder of ABS Protein Pancakes shares about her entrepreneurial journey including her Shark Tank experience. Ashley learned first-hand that you don’t let setbacks ruin your dreams, you work hard and keep your goals in focus. Ultimately success is determined by those who don’t stop trying.

If you have ever felt like you were a terrible employee, maybe you have what it takes to be a great entrepreneur. Heather Saffer the founder of Dollop Gourmet shares her story about finding success via entrepreneurship. Heather was a winner on Food Network’s hit TV show Cupcake Wars and appeared on the Shark Tank TV show. Heather shares her advice on the best thing an aspiring entrepreneur can do to find success.

Liz Sara serves as board chair at the National Women’s Business Council and running the consulting firm Best Marketing LLC. Liz provides her insight on several topics including how to attract and sustain more female entrepreneurs and how technology plays a key role. Plus she gives key advice on some fundamental things to consider if you plan on starting a business.

Sandy Lohr, CEO of Matchcraft, the little-known but powerful tech company managing small business advertising campaigns in over 44 countries. Sandy shares about the latest trends in consumer search and how businesses are reaching their customers in today’s evolving marketplace. Also, where she sees growth opportunities for local businesses and what they must do or risk failing.

Meet the man behind the scenes that is helping to connect lenders and small businesses to the resources they need to fund the American Dream. Brock Blake runs Lendio, the largest marketplace for small business loans in America where they have helped small businesses secure nearly 10 billion dollars in loans to fuel the American Dream. They also played a key role in saving the American Dream during the early stages of the pandemic by making PPP loans more accessible to small businesses.

SCORE has an army of 10,000 volunteer mentors, many of them retired entrepreneurs and business executives, who generously donate their time and expertise to help small businesses succeed. SCORE’s magnetic CEO, Bridget Weston, explains how today’s small business owners can benefit from SCORE’s unique mentorship program.