BizWiz Podcast

Turnkey Podcast Productions
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The BizWiz Podcast brings together a rotating team of highly established and experienced leaders from business, entrepreneurship, and beyond for short, insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, consultants, coaches, and industry experts. Each episode taps into real-world experience to uncover the lessons, strategies, successes, and setbacks that shape the entrepreneurial journey. From marketing and sales to leadership, growth, systems, operations, and scaling, BizWiz delivers practical insights through entertaining, conversational, and authentic interviews. Different hosts. Different perspectives. Decades of experience. One goal: helping today’s entrepreneurs become better at what they do. Be a BizWiz by listening to BizWiz. Produced by Turnkey Podcast Productions.

  1. 18h ago

    Darin Mangum: Raising Capital Without Overlooking the Legal Risks

    Raising money for a business can create costly legal problems when founders overlook the details.  In this episode, Laura Cohn speaks with Darin Mangum, managing partner of Mangum and Associates PC, about securities law, investor disclosures, common fundraising mistakes, and how entrepreneurs can protect themselves before accepting outside capital. In this episode, Laura and Darin Mangum discuss: The legal and financial realities of raising money from outside investorsWhy securities law becomes more complex as businesses growThe role of disclosure documents in protecting founders and investorsHow technology is changing the way entrepreneurs prepare for fundraising Key Takeaways: Informal agreements can lead to disputes over ownership, repayment, and how money is used, even when a business is legitimate and both parties have good intentions.Passive investments from people who are not actively involved in the business may require securities law expertise, particularly when founders begin accepting money from multiple outside investors.A private placement memorandum informs investors about an investment's risks and terms. The amount involved, the investors, and the potential consequences if the deal fails all matter when deciding what protection is appropriate.If you expect to bring in investor capital within 30 days, consult a securities lawyer to understand your options and prepare the necessary paperwork. AI can help organize ideas and draft materials, but a securities lawyer should review AI-generated documents for errors and omissions.  "You don't want to hope and pray that somebody comes in and saves you at the last minute from going to jail." — Darin Mangum   About Darin Mangum: Darin is in his 25th year as Managing Partner of Mangum & Associates PC, a specialized boutique securities law firm with clients nationwide and around the globe. The firm focuses on private placement offerings conducted under Regulation D, Regulation Crowdfunding offerings, public offerings under Regulation A, and other U.S. federal, state, and international securities laws. Darin also serves as CEO of ZuLoo, Inc., focused on finding innovative solutions to the global sanitation crisis through the power of social enterprise, and on the board of directors for ZuLoo Humanitarian, which helps to provide toilets, hygiene, clean water, and sanitation to the global poor and underserved. About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Connect with Darin Mangum:  Website: https://mangum.law LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinmangum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MangumLaw Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  2. 1d ago

    Introducing JJ Flizanes

    Business can be an extension of who you are, reflecting your passions, purpose, and opportunities for growth. In this episode, Doug Sandler introduces JJ Flizanes as a new host of the BizWiz podcast. JJ shares her 26 years of business experience, her approach to creating and repurposing content, and why she sees business as an expression of personal growth, creativity, and giving back. In this episode, Doug and JJ Flizanes discuss: JJ Flizanes’ background in business and podcastingRepurposing content to maximize its valueConnecting business with personal growth and purposeFinding inspiration and fulfillment through entrepreneurship Key Takeaways: Repurpose podcast episodes and other existing content into books, marketing materials, and courses to make one effort useful over the long term.Consider your passions, zone of genius, and what you want to contribute when turning your ideas and talents into a business.Explore what motivates you, what feels fulfilling, and how your work can help people, families, or communities.Look at where your customers and your business can go after reaching a milestone, creating opportunities for continued growth, creativity, and momentum.  "It's not just business. It's never just business. It's never just one thing. It's always connected to other things." — JJ Flizanes   About JJ Flizanes: JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist, bestselling author, creator of the Core Wound Map™, and founder of the Empowering Minds Network. She hosts multiple podcasts, including Spirit, Purpose & Energy, with more than 5 million downloads. Through her courses, coaching, live events, and signature Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns program, she helps self-aware people change the emotional and subconscious patterns influencing their health, relationships, and personal growth. Her philosophy: “Healing is when you’re different in the same situation.” Connect with JJ Flizanes:  Website: https://jjflizanes.com/ Podcasts: https://jjflizanes.com/podcasts/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  3. Oct 29

    Greg Mohr: How to Find and Evaluate the Right Franchise Opportunity

    Buying a franchise can offer a path to business ownership, but finding the right fit takes careful evaluation. In this BizWiz episode, host Laura Cohn talks with Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, about exploring franchise opportunities, assessing business models, and planning a transition into ownership. The conversation covers semi-absentee ownership, due diligence, franchise systems, AI, and building a business that can operate without depending entirely on its owner. In this episode, Laura and Greg Mohr discuss: The range of business opportunities available through franchisingWhat it takes to move from employment into entrepreneurshipHow established processes shape day-to-day business operationsThe long-term goals that can guide an owner's decisions Key Takeaways: Assess your skills, preferred work, available time, budget, and long-term goals before choosing a franchise. Knowing what you want to avoid can help narrow your options.Review the franchise disclosure document for openings, closures, and system growth. Speak with existing franchisees and investigate the opportunity thoroughly before committing.Franchises provide established systems, but owners still need initiative, risk tolerance, openness to mentorship, and a willingness to follow the model.Treat the franchise as an asset rather than a job. Build operations that can eventually run without depending entirely on you, giving you more flexibility to pursue other opportunities or sell the business. "This is an asset. This is not a job. If you treat it like a job, it will be a job." — Greg Mohr   About Greg Mohr: Greg Mohr creates entrepreneurs through franchising. Over more than a decade, he has guided 300+ entrepreneurs through franchise evaluation and enabled them to open 500+ successful territories. He is a 2X Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Real Freedom and Expert Resilience. He has also worked with and co-authored From Idea to Empire with Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank. About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Connect with Greg Mohr:  Website: https://www.franchisemaven.com/ Book: Real Freedom and Expert Resilience: https://realfreedombook.com/realfreedom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Franchise_Maven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorykmohr/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Franchise_Maven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranchiseMaven & https://www.facebook.com/greg.mohr.355/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franchisemaven/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franchisemaven Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/franchise_maven Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  4. Oct 27

    Paula Shannon: How Self-Leadership Helps Leaders Grow and Lead More Effectively

    Effective leadership starts with understanding the patterns, motivations, and emotions that shape how we show up for others.  In this episode of BizWiz, host Josh Hoffman speaks with Paula Shannon, founder of Whole Leader Lab, about emotional agility, sustainable stress management, and the inner work that helps leaders recognize blind spots, strengthen relationships, and grow into their next stage of leadership. In this episode, Josh and Paula Shannon discuss: The career turning point that changed Paula’s approach to leadershipWhy leaders struggle to process difficult emotionsHow hidden patterns shape leadership and personal growthChoosing an executive coach who fits your needs Key Takeaways: Identify what matters most, protect the times when you work best, and distinguish genuine emergencies from other people's urgency.Recognizing what you feel can help you gain perspective, understand which values are involved, and make more informed choices.Greater awareness of your leadership patterns can help you recognize blind spots, challenge assumptions, and develop the discipline to respond differently.Clarify your goals, interview several coaches, and look for a good personal fit. Coaching also requires time, reflection, and follow-through from you to make the investment worthwhile. "We can't lead others if we can't lead ourselves." — Paula Shannon   About Paula Shannon: Paula R. Shannon is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and former senior education leader with nearly three decades of experience leading organizations and teams. As founder of Whole Leader Lab, she partners with mission-driven leaders to achieve results without sacrificing themselves. She served as Deputy Superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools and held leadership roles in Providence Public Schools and Syracuse City Schools. Her expertise includes executive coaching, team development, organizational strategy, emotional intelligence, and leadership resilience. About Josh Hoffman: Josh works the front of the funnel at NorthPulse, a sales consultancy delivering curated sales game plans to help sellers, business owners, and founders accelerate sales development. He's built outbound and business development from scratch at early-stage companies and run it himself, as a founder rather than a hire. He built the go-to-market at Querystax, the outbound behind DemandLab's pipeline, and took Amera from pre-revenue to $300K ARR in three months. He also hosts The Inflection. Connect with Paula Shannon:  Website: https://wholeleaderlab.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paularshannon/ Connect with Josh Hoffman:  Website: https://northpulse.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhoffman610/ Show: The Inflection: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inflection/id6813104260 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  5. Oct 22

    Steve Hochman: Understanding the Glycemic Index and Making Smarter Food Choices

    Making informed food choices starts with understanding what is in the products we eat. In this episode, host Laura Cohn talks with Steve Hochman about the glycemic index, ingredient substitutions, and his approach to nutrition after his own transformation. The conversation also explores Sugar Shark, an AI-powered ingredient scanning app, food labeling, nutrition education, and Steve’s mission to help people make healthier choices. In this episode, Laura and Steve Hochman discuss: Rethinking common approaches to nutrition and weight managementThe role of ingredient choices in everyday eating habitsTechnology, food labeling, and access to nutrition informationPersonal transformation and the mission to educate others Key Takeaways: Comparing the glycemic index of ingredients can help people identify alternatives to the foods they regularly eat and make more informed choices about what goes into their meals.Ingredient substitutions, such as using almond flour instead of wheat flour and monk fruit instead of sugar, are central to Steve’s approach to making familiar foods with different ingredients.Sugar Shark was developed to scan ingredient labels and identify their glycemic index values, helping users assess products without having to search for each ingredient individually.Steve emphasizes nutrition education as a way to help people make more informed choices, understand food labels, and share with their families. "No one's coming to save you. It's not legislation; it's education." — Steve Hochman   About Steve Hochman: Steve Hochman is a former Division I football player who once weighed 287 pounds and battled high blood pressure and anxiety. After transforming his life, he created The 3—a science-backed, no-gimmick method to shred fat and reclaim health without obsessive dieting. He co-founded the world’s largest fitness boot camp franchise, built OC|FIT in Irvine, CA, and now coaches clients worldwide. A husband and father of three, Steve’s mission is to help one million people live strong, lean, and unstoppable lives. About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Connect with Steve Hochman:  Book: The 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8P77D4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Steve-Hochman-61550653417654/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevehochman.driven/ Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  6. Oct 15

    Peter Frensemeyer: Seeing Beyond the Numbers in Project Management

    Project performance can look healthy on paper while problems are already developing on the front lines. In this episode, host Laura Cohn talks with structural engineer and project advisor Peter Frensemeyer about project visibility, financial reporting, decision timing, and profitability. The conversation explores how leaders can identify changes earlier, reduce rework, simplify complex problems, and make better decisions before they lose valuable options. In this episode, Laura and Peter Frensemeyer discuss: Understanding project profitability beyond financial reportsThe challenges of managing complex projects and teamsFrontline insight and its role in better business decisionsSimplifying problems to improve project performance Key Takeaways: Financial reports can accurately show what has happened, but they may not reveal how much work remains or what is changing on a project right now.Frontline teams often see early warning signs such as increasing complexity, rework, and stalled progress before those changes appear in traditional reporting.Asking what has changed that is not in the numbers yet can help leaders identify problems earlier, when they still have more options to act.Sitting down with the people doing the work can reveal where teams are struggling, what remains to be done, and where processes can be simplified to reduce time and costs.  "If you make a decision too late, all the options to do something about turning the project around are gone." — Peter Frensemeyer   About Peter Frensemeyer: Peter Frensemeyer is a structural engineer and project advisor with over 25 years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure and building projects. He works with engineering leaders to improve visibility, decision timing, and project profitability — often identifying issues weeks before they appear in traditional reporting. About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Connect with Peter Frensemeyer:  Website: http://standoutbusinesssolutions.com/ & https://peterfrensemeyer.com/ Book: The Project Profit Illusion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4C85WS7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-frensemeyer/ Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  7. Oct 8

    Doug Sandler: Building Business Through Relationships and Podcasting

    Sales is about more than closing a transaction. In this episode, host Laura Cohn talks with Turnkey Podcast CEO Doug Sandler about building relationships, staying consistent, and using human connection alongside technology to grow a business. The conversation covers sales, podcasting, delegation, customer relationships, and the habits that can help entrepreneurs create lasting business results. In this episode, Laura and Doug Sandler discuss: The role of relationships in business and salesModern sales and the changing role of technologyGrowing a business through consistency and focusPodcasting as a platform for connection and opportunity Key Takeaways: Strong sales relationships can create opportunities across different products and businesses because people are more likely to engage when there is trust and genuine connection.AI and social media can help open doors and reach more people, but human relationship skills are still necessary to turn those connections into meaningful business conversations.Consistent messaging, staying committed, and delegating work outside your strengths can help a business operate more efficiently while giving leaders more time for their core strengths.Podcasting can provide a way to learn directly from experienced people, build relationships, share expertise, and create new opportunities even without an existing large audience. "If you lead with the transaction, rather than the relationship, you’re going to get a lot more no’s than yeses." — Doug Sandler   About Doug Sandler: Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First, is a #1 ranked Amazon bestseller. As podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington from HuffPost, Dan Harris from Good Morning America, Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff, John C. Maxwell, and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing, and launch services. He specializes in teaching others the “how-to’s” of building relationships and strengthening connections. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,000 episodes, has been downloaded 3.5 million times in more than 175 countries.  About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Get Your Toolkit NOW and learn about being a podcasting pro, making money podcasting, and connecting your podcast to your business: TurnkeyPodcast.com/toolkit Connect with Doug Sandler:  Website: https://turnkeypodcast.com/ Book: Nice Guys Finish First: https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Guys-Finish-First-Sandler/dp/162865161X Show: The Nice Guys On Business:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nice-guys-on-business/id966086057 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

  8. Oct 1

    Antoinette Engelke: Leading With Your Gut, Heart, and Brain

    Leadership under pressure can affect decision-making, team trust, and performance. In this episode, host Laura Cohn speaks with Antoinette Engelke about the connection between the gut, heart, and brain and how awareness of these systems can shape responses to stress. The conversation explores mindfulness, emotional intelligence, nutrition, decision-making, and finding greater calm under pressure.  In this episode, Laura and Antoinette Engelke discuss: How stress can affect leadership, decision-making, and team performanceThe relationship between the gut, heart, and brain in responses to pressureWhy self-awareness can help identify patterns that affect leadershipWays mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and nutrition can support greater balance Key Takeaways: High pressure can trigger a freeze response that makes it harder to think clearly, communicate effectively, and make commitments with confidence.Balancing logical thinking with emotional intelligence and instinct can help leaders make decisions while considering both the task and the people involved.Replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, losing sleep, and becoming more reactive can signal that stress is affecting both leadership and daily life.Building self-awareness can help identify which areas need attention, including nutrition, emotional intelligence, or mindfulness.  "You could have perfectly everything calm on the outside, but if your inside is doing stress signals, it doesn't matter." — Antoinette Engelke   About Antoinette Engelke: Antoinette Engelke is an international bestselling author, speaker, and creator of the 3-Brain Alignment™ Method. Drawing on 32 years in corporate leadership and business, including 22 years leading teams and 10 years in senior leadership, she works with organizations to help their leaders make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and perform under pressure. Her work integrates leadership experience with the science of how the gut, heart, and brain influence responses under stress, helping leaders create space between trigger and reaction where more intentional choices become possible. She is the international best-selling author of The Quantum Blueprint: Your Symphony Within. About Laura Cohn: Laura is the host of The BizWiz Podcast, a Strategic Marketing Consultant, founder of 416 Sales, and author of Sales Without Being Pushy. With over 30 years of sales experience and 50,000+ sales conversations, she has helped thousands of business owners improve their sales and marketing. Her diverse background in sales, branding, customer experience, and business growth gives her a practical approach to helping small business owners sell confidently through simple, authentic, and repeatable systems. She lives in Belton, TX. Connect with Antoinette Engelke:  Website: http://s2snaturalhealth.com/ Book: The Quantum Blueprint: https://www.soaringtosource.com/product-details/product/69ecc91218fa6ec4139a8947 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinetteengelke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S2SNaturalHealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2snaturalhealth/ Connect with Laura Cohn:  Website: https://www.416sales.com/ Book: Sales Without Being Pushy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9CD52YD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraanncohn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/416SalesTX Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

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The BizWiz Podcast brings together a rotating team of highly established and experienced leaders from business, entrepreneurship, and beyond for short, insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, consultants, coaches, and industry experts. Each episode taps into real-world experience to uncover the lessons, strategies, successes, and setbacks that shape the entrepreneurial journey. From marketing and sales to leadership, growth, systems, operations, and scaling, BizWiz delivers practical insights through entertaining, conversational, and authentic interviews. Different hosts. Different perspectives. Decades of experience. One goal: helping today’s entrepreneurs become better at what they do. Be a BizWiz by listening to BizWiz. Produced by Turnkey Podcast Productions.

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    Turnkey Podcast Productions
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
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