BCF ORG Podcast - The Business of Business

Brian Fisher

This Podcast series focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business and is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives but anyone interested in business can benefit.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.  Hopefully, you will find 1 or 2 takeaways to implement per episode. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Helping you run a successful profitable business.www.bcforg.com

  1. FEB 17

    #137 - The Offshore Death Trap with Luis Derechin

    Send a text Episode 137 discusses The Offshore Death Trap with Luis Derechin.   As CEO of Nir-Yu, Luis Derechin helps startups and mid-market companies build nearshore teams across 11 Latin American countries that succeed - using the R.E.M.O.T.E. Intelligence framework he discovered and detailed in his Amazon bestseller, The Offshore Team Deathtrap.   Even the smartest startup founders and mid-market executives get trapped when building offshore or nearshore teams.     Not because they're inexperienced.  Not because they chose the wrong country.  Not because they made witting mistakes.   It's because they fall into what Luis calls the "Offshore Team Death Trap" - a systematic set of 7 failure points that catch intelligent executives precisely because they appear legitimate and logical.   73% of offshore and nearshore teams fail within 18 months.       Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you avoid The Offshore Death Trap and Succeed.      This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.         Reach out to me to be put in contact with Luis.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    14 min
  2. FEB 3

    #136 - 401K Strategies for Business Owners with Matt Ruttenberg

    Send us a text Want to Learn More about 401K's?  I did. Episode 136 discusses 401K Strategies for Business Owners with Matt Ruttenberg.   Matt is a 401(k) Expert, Teaching entrepreneurs to transform their retirement plan stack into a powerful tool used to reduce taxes well into the six digits, as opposed to simply an employee benefit.   As a Co-owner and Business Development Officer at Life, Inc. Retirement Services, Matt is passionate about helping businesses navigate the complexities of the retirement plan space with confidence and clarity.    With a proven track record in business development and a deep understanding of the 401k industry, he is committed to empowering their clients to achieve their financial goals and secure their futures.   Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to get real actionable takeaways, not just financial theories for your 401K Plan.   This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.          Reach out to me to be put in contact with Matt.      The Business of Business topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    16 min
  3. JAN 20

    #135 - How SEO and AI Search is Changing with Adam Hamadache

    Send us a text Episode 135 discusses How SEO and AI Search is Changing with Adam Hamadache.   Adam Hamadache is the CEO of Formula Digital. Adam Hamadache is a proven business builder, leader, and digital strategist with deep expertise in both growing companies and navigating the evolving intersection of AI, SEO, and hospitality.  As founder and CEO of Formula, Adam has spent over a decade scaling his own agency into a trusted digital growth partner for brands across the UK and internationally.   With a background spanning marketing, publishing, and hands-on hotel management, Adam’s business acumen is both strategic and practical.  He’s helped clients grow revenue, build high-performing teams, and systemize success, making him a go-to voice for anyone looking to scale with clarity and purpose.   Adam is also a leading thinker on the future of AI, search, and digital transformation.      Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you manage your SEO and AI Search Projects.     This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.          Reach out to me to be put in contact with Adam.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    16 min
  4. JAN 6

    #134 - The Delegation Trap with Atiba de Souza

    Send us a text Episode 134 discusses The Delegation Trap, It’s not Them, It’s You with Atiba de Souza.   Atiba de Souza is the CEO of Client Attraction Pros.   Atiba is an author, entrepreneur, and relationship mentor.  For more than two decades, he has guided leaders past the daily grind of bottlenecked decisions, stalled projects, and underperforming teams.   Atiba wrote: The Delegation Trap: It’s Not Them, It’s You, a hands-on guide for entrepreneurs and executives who feel chained to their businesses.   Atiba taps into over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and advises companies on leadership and team culture.  He believes that genuine connections, trust, and ownership are grounded in the idea that strong relationships are the roots of winning results.    As a speaker, coach, and mentor, Atiba helps leaders reclaim their time, amplify their impact, and build businesses that grow stronger even in their absence.  His mission is simple: transform overwhelmed bosses into confident builders of teams that thrive   Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Delegate.   This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.         Reach out to me to be put in contact with Atiba.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    16 min
  5. 12/16/2025

    #133 - Profitable Digital Presence with Shane Barker

    Send us a text Episode 133 discusses Profitable Digital Presence with Shane Barker. Shane Barker is the Owner of TraceFuse With over two decades in marketing, Shane has combined his digital marketing experience with the Amazon platform with the launch of TraceFuse. Over the past 5 years, the TraceFuse team developed a cutting-edge, 100% white-hat system for negative review removal.  TraceFuse is the first TOS compliant solution for removing abusive negative reviews on Amazon.   Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you develop a Profitable Digital Presence.    This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.        Reach out to me to be put in contact with Shane.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    14 min
  6. 12/02/2025

    #132 - Leveraging the 80/20 rule with Michael Barbarita

    Send us a text Episode 132 discusses Leveraging the 80/20 Rule with Michael Barbarita.  Listen after the Outro Music for a few seconds of additional content.   Michael Barbarita is the Owner of Next Step CFO.   Michael Barbarita is an accomplished entrepreneur, award-winning public speaker, and co-author with over 40 years of success across retail, manufacturing, and service companies.   His company, Next Step CFO, provides business owners with more time, freedom, and more consistent profits through implementation of financial and business strategies that their competition isn’t doing.   Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Leverage the 80/20 Rule   This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.        Reach out to me to be put in contact with Michael.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    17 min
  7. 11/18/2025

    #131 - Success without Fulfillment with Pete Sacco

    Send us a text Episode 131 discusses Success without Fulfillment with Pete Sacco.   Pete Sacco is a visionary entrepreneur, technologist, and modern-day mystic who blends conscious leadership with breakthrough innovation.    As the founder of multiple ventures, Pete has led transformative initiatives across AI, energy, blockchain, and digital infrastructure.  His journey from electrical engineer to spiritual author and advisor reflects a rare fusion of high performance and inner awakening.    Pete is the author of Living in Bliss: Achieve a Balanced Existence of Body, Mind, and Spirit, a guide for high achievers seeking fulfillment beyond success.      Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Find Success and Fulfillment.      This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.         Reach out to me to be put in contact with Pete.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.    Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    17 min
  8. 11/04/2025

    #130 - The Million Dollar Leak with Forrest Derr

    Send us a text Episode 130 discusses The Million Dollar Leak with Forrest Derr.   Businesses are facing a silent thief, stealing upwards of 30% of their revenues right under their noses.  Inefficiency, such as misaligned operations, bottlenecks at the top, and a lack of clarity in execution, is significantly eroding profitability, complicating scale, and jeopardizing exit readiness for thousands of businesses across the country.   That’s exactly where Forrest Derr, as a Fractional COO, integrator, and operations coach brings transformative clarity, accountability, and systems excellence.  He is committed to helping small and mid-sized business owners regain control, build structure, and scale sustainably.     Episode Benefits:  You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Optimize Operations and Significantly Increase Profits.   This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.        Reach out to me to be put in contact with Forrest.      The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal.  Support the show Helping You Run a Successful Profitable Business ! For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

    12 min
5
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This Podcast series focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business and is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives but anyone interested in business can benefit.  It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant.  They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting.  Hopefully, you will find 1 or 2 takeaways to implement per episode. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Helping you run a successful profitable business.www.bcforg.com