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Learn the skills and methods you need to turn your online business into a powerful profit engine that you can sell when you want, for the price you designate, to the buyer you choose. Our hosts Joe Valley and Mark Daoust, along with leading M & A, ecommerce, SaaS, marketing, and content experts, will share their decades of experience to give you the tools you need to buy, scale, and exit an online business on your terms.

The Quiet Light Podcast is your best source for actionable insights from innovative and successful entrepreneurs who have built, bought, and sold online businesses. If you want to benefit from the most successful strategies and thought leadership to propel yourself toward your goals, look no further.

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Learn the skills and methods you need to turn your online business into a powerful profit engine that you can sell when you want, for the price you designate, to the buyer you choose. Our hosts Joe Valley and Mark Daoust, along with leading M & A, ecommerce, SaaS, marketing, and content experts, will share their decades of experience to give you the tools you need to buy, scale, and exit an online business on your terms.

The Quiet Light Podcast is your best source for actionable insights from innovative and successful entrepreneurs who have built, bought, and sold online businesses. If you want to benefit from the most successful strategies and thought leadership to propel yourself toward your goals, look no further.

    Set and Monitor Your Data Privacy Compliance

    Set and Monitor Your Data Privacy Compliance

    Richart Ruddie is the Founder of Captain Compliance, a data security company helping businesses operate in compliance with regulations related to data privacy and security. He is a Strategic Advisor at BRANDefenders, a digital marketing company that offers numerous branding services. Richart has founded multiple online marketing, SEO, and reputation management businesses, including Alpha Paw, Class Updates, and The Reputation Management Company. He has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and more.
    In this episode… Ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation is essential for the success of any business, as violations of privacy laws can lead to hefty fines. However, navigating the intricate web of regulations can be daunting for organizations of all sizes.
    According to compliance expert Richart Ruddie, the constantly evolving regulations have made taking control of online privacy and ensuring compliance a significant challenge for many brands. Compliance requirements range from data retention policies to cookie compliance, and companies are struggling to find the right solutions to obtain user consent. Richart shares his journey of building a compliance and data security company to provide clients with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate compliance requirements.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Richart Ruddie, Founder of Captain Compliance, to discuss data privacy and compliance. Richart shares how he got into the field, data privacy and compliance for ecommerce brands, the services Captain Compliance offers, and website cookies compliance and consent.

    • 24 min
    Supercharge Your Marketing With Amazing Ads

    Supercharge Your Marketing With Amazing Ads

    Pat Grady is the Founder of Amazing Ads, an international advertising agency focusing on PPC management and optimization on Amazon, Walmart, Target, Google Ads, YouTube, and other mainline advertising platforms. He also founded print-on-demand companies RhinoFish Media, Just So Posh, and Regalo Marketing, which are involved in wholesale, retail, and print preview and visualization technology. Pat has a reputation of driving results with analytical skills focused on optimization problem solving, tracking, attribution, and tool-building.

    Sal Conca is the CEO of Amazing Ads, with 20+ years of expertise in digital marketing and video development for performance-based advertising. He is an inbound marketing specialist who helps businesses build, grow, and solidify their potential by creating content and marketing campaigns that speak to their customers and core audiences at every step of the customer journey. Sal started his career as an affiliate relationship specialist and expanded his skill set to plan and manage integrated marketing campaigns, including Google Ads, YouTube, email marketing, content marketing, and social media. He is also an adjunct professor at Stony Brook University, where he teaches a comprehensive Digital Marketing course in their MBA program.
    In this episode… In today's digital age, marketing is more critical than ever for the success of any ecommerce business. However, executing effective marketing strategies without the proper expertise can be challenging — and that's where a professional marketing agency comes in.
    Marketing experts Pat Grady and Sal Conca say that by partnering with marketing agencies, you gain a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you develop dynamic strategies that propel your brand forward. Whether it's video marketing, content marketing, targeted marketing, or PPC management and optimization, these professionals can help you navigate the complex world of digital marketing. They share their journey running an internet marketing agency to help ecommerce brands create a comprehensive marketing plan calculated for maximum impact and ROI.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Pat Grady, Founder of Amazing Ads, and Sal Conca, CEO of Amazing Ads, to discuss how ecommerce brands can thrive through marketing. They talk about the philosophy behind the start of Amazing Ads, video and targeted advertising, using data and analytics for effective advertising, and Amazing Ads’ business model.

    • 38 min
    Quiet Light Client Kills It on Shark Tank!!

    Quiet Light Client Kills It on Shark Tank!!

    Ramon Van Meer is the Founder and CEO of Genius Litter, a health-monitoring, odor-fighting, environmentally friendly cat litter. Featured on Shark Tank, it's a color-changing litter formula that catches signs of illness, keeping you and your pet happy and healthy. Ramon is also the CEO and Founder of Alpha Paw, a leading pet wellness brand that has grown into an eight-figure empire. Alpha Paw has also been featured on FOX, NBC, Allure, and many other popular sources.
    As a serial entrepreneur, Ramon has started and built multiple successful companies, including Soap Hub, a multimillion-dollar content site, Toodledo, a set of organizational tools, and Growth Hacker TV, a video site for start-ups. His life goals are to become the Marcus Lemonis for tech companies and to finally beat his son at chess.
    In this episode… Are you an entrepreneur with a brilliant business idea but lacking the capital to bring it to life? If so, you're not alone. Many business owners face this challenge, which can be a huge obstacle to success. However, there is a solution that could change everything: Shark Tank. 
    Shark Tank is a popular TV show that features a panel of successful entrepreneurs and investors who hear pitches from up-and-coming businesses. If you can make it onto the show and pitch your idea to the "sharks," you have the opportunity to secure the funding you need to scale your business. The sharks will offer you a percentage of equity in exchange for their investment. However, serial entrepreneur Ramon Van Meer says that getting onto Shark Tank is no easy feat. The application process can be lengthy and complex, but by putting in the effort and making a robust case for your business, you could be one step closer to achieving your dreams. He shares how he killed it on Shark Tank. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Joe Valley sits down with Ramon Van Meer, Founder and CEO of Genius Litter, to discuss his journey and experience on Shark Tank. Ramon shares his professional background, why he wanted to get to Shark Tank, the application process, and his experience pitching to the Shark Tank investors, as well as negotiation strategies and deal-making.

    • 45 min
    Make Seller Fulfilled Prime Work Harder For You

    Make Seller Fulfilled Prime Work Harder For You

    Manish Chowdhary is the Founder and CEO of Cahoot, a peer-to-peer order fulfillment network of ecommerce merchants working together to expedite shipping at a lower cost. He is also the Founder and CEO of Pulse Commerce, the leading enterprise cloud platform for order and inventory management. 
    Manish is an innovator, thought leader, and highly sought-after speaker for all facets of ecommerce, business methods innovation, and omnichannel supply chain and logistics optimization. Insights Success magazine recognized him as one of the 30 Most Innovative Business Leaders and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Internet Retailer, and other leading publications.
    In this episode… Distributing products to customers quickly is one of the rudimentary factors for success as an ecommerce business. It helps you satisfy your customers, retain them, and acquire more as they receive their orders as promised. Where can you find the most cost-efficient method to successfully and consistently deliver customer orders?
    Ecommerce expert Manish Chowdhary says Seller Fulfilled Prime could be a game-changer for your ecommerce brand. The program allows you to deliver directly to domestic Prime customers from your warehouse, committing to fulfill orders with one-day and two-day delivery. He shares how Cahoot is helping brands leverage the Seller Fulfilled Prime program to grow. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Manish Chowdhary, Founder and CEO of Cahoot, to discuss how ecommerce brands can thrive through the Seller Fulfilled Prime program. Manish talks about Cahoot and Pulse Commerce, how Cahoot streamlines order fulfillment for ecommerce brands, the Seller Fulfilled Prime program, its benefits, and the ways it differs from Amazon FBA.

    • 41 min
    How and When To Leverage AI To Grow Your Chat Funnels

    How and When To Leverage AI To Grow Your Chat Funnels

    Liziana (Liz) Carter is the Founder and CEO of GROW AI. This innovative chatbot agency leverages conversational AI technology to instantly connect consumers to ecommerce businesses via Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, and WhatsApp automation. As a trailblazer in the AI industry, she has received widespread recognition for her expertise and thought leadership. Her contributions have been featured in esteemed publications such as Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Tech Times. Liz's professional background includes stints at leading organizations, including Triple2 Digital, Vinergy, and Dynamic 365 Group.  
    In this episode… In today's fast-paced digital world, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become essential tools for businesses to reach their potential customers. However, with technology enhancements and the number of followers increasing, staying relevant and efficiently running the business becomes challenging. How can you take advantage of AI automation to grow your business?
    AI expert Liz Carter says businesses can save time, effort, and money and engage with customers by leveraging AI automated chat funnel strategies. Systems can use advanced AI algorithms to provide personalized responses to customers' queries, helping businesses build stronger relationships with their clients. Through Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, and WhatsApp automation, brands can educate their customers about their products and services, convert them into clients, and ultimately grow their business. She shares how these chat funnel systems are the perfect solution for companies looking to enhance customer engagement and retention rates. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Liz Carter, Founder and CEO of GROW AI, to discuss how to monetize socials through AI automated chat funnel systems. Liz explains how she maximizes the full potential of automated chat funnels, what the benefits of 24/7 automation are, how AI automations engage your audience and multiply organic reach, and what the impact of automation is on growing a business.

    • 29 min
    Comprehensive Tax, Exit and Family Planning for Exceptional Business Owners & Families

    Comprehensive Tax, Exit and Family Planning for Exceptional Business Owners & Families

    Sean Duncan is the Founder and President of SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC, a firm using a multifaceted approach to helping people and businesses build and preserve life-long wealth by focusing on financial planning, asset preservation, and investment management through strategic tax planning. He is a CPA who has established his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactive strategy and planning. 
    Over the last 25-plus years, Sean has accumulated a diverse and unique set of credentials and knowledge that he shares through speaking at conferences and events, in private seminars, and one-on-one with clients. He also founded Chief Proactive Advisor, LLC, which provides training, coaching, and systems for CPAs and accounting professionals to support them in transforming their firms and building stronger client relationships.
    In this episode… Many entrepreneurs struggle to balance financial and bookkeeping responsibilities while managing a business. Getting help to navigate your obligations and make solid decisions is essential to grow a business effectively. Should you hire a CPA, a tax advisor, a financial planner, and an investment consultant? What's the best course of action to get the guidance you need?
    According to Sean Duncan, a seasoned strategic consultant and CPA, the benefits of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the financial aspects of a business are many. Rather than separating functions, bringing accounting, investment strategies, and significant business objectives together provides a holistic view for making sound decisions. Using this method helps to identify areas that need improvement and allows the consultant to pinpoint places that should be refined, thereby customizing solutions for each client. Businesses can save time, money, and resources and make informed management decisions when they enlist the help of a professional strategist who blends their services into a collective package.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Sean Duncan, Founder and President of SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC, to discuss how he works with small businesses. Sean talks about how SMD is unique, why a comprehensive consulting approach eliminates redundancy, how financial statements aid in making management decisions, and what strategies he uses to prepare businesses to sell, merge, or acquire a new business. 

    • 39 min

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