Nothing Small About Business

Sara Press
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Nothing Small About Business is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs who want clear, practical strategies to grow, scale, and stay inspired. Hosted by Sara Press...a connector, small-business advocate, and champion of gritty ambition, each episode delivers real-world insights you can apply immediately. You’ll hear from founders, creators, and experts who share how they built their businesses, overcame challenges, and figured things out as they went. Expect mindset shifts, growth tactics, marketing tips, and honest conversations about what it really takes to build something meaningful. If you’re starting, scaling, or reinventing your business, this show gives you the value, clarity, and momentum you need. Because in entrepreneurship, there’s truly nothing small about the work you’re doing. Perfect for: small business owners, entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, creators, side-hustlers, and anyone hungry to grow.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Start a Podcast, Get Booked as a Guest or Launch a Mini-Series with Sara Press

    Sara shares insights from 40 episodes of her podcast, including tips for pitching guests, starting a podcast, and effective on-camera setup. She discusses lessons learned, how to build a podcast foundation, and ways to leverage podcasts for marketing. Follow Sara on LinkedIn and Instagram Email: sara@press-edit.com podcasting, podcast tips, guest pitching, content creation, marketing, podcast setup, mini-series, audience engagement Effective guest pitching strategies Building a consistent podcast foundation Using mini-series for marketing Technical setup for on-camera podcasts Lessons learned from 40 weeks of podcasting takeaways Always research your guest and show before pitching. Consistency in podcast publishing builds credibility. Use mini-series to repurpose content and attract clients. Don't over-prepare; let conversations flow naturally. Good social media following doesn't guarantee podcast success. sound bites "Make sure you are actually a good fit for the show" "Promote the episode on your end for a win-win" "Don't over-prepare and script your show" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:54 Promoting your episode effectively 05:06 Why consistency matters in podcasting 06:00 Starting a mini-series for business marketing 07:26 Lessons from running a business-focused podcast 09:19 Technical tips for on-camera recording 11:16 Avoiding over-preparation and scripting 13:32 Using podcasts to market your business 15:20 Equipment tips for recording quality audio and video 16:20 Encouragement to put yourself out there

  2. Aug 11

    From Reality TV to Founder: McKenzie Lyng on Building BackSwing Golf Events

    Most people who get a shot at reality TV stardom either make it big or fade out quietly. McKenzie Lyng did neither. She turned a season of Golf Channel's Big Break into the spark for a company that now runs thousands of events a year and pays out millions of dollars to female professional golfers chasing the LPGA dream. In this episode, Sara Press talks with McKenzie about her path from competitive golfer to founder and entrepreneur, and what it actually took to build BackSwing Golf Events into one of the largest on-course fundraising companies in the industry. This is a conversation for any business owner who's ever had to build something from a moment that didn't go the way they planned. We get into: What happened on Golf Channel's Big Break, and how that experience became the idea behind BackSwing Golf EventsThe jump from professional athlete to founder, and the entrepreneur mindset shift that came with itHow BackSwing grew into a multimillion-dollar business supporting other female professional golfers financiallyWhat it takes to scale a small business into thousands of events a year without losing the mission behind itLessons for any founder or business owner turning a personal passion into a real, sustainable company If you're a founder, small business owner, or entrepreneur who's ever wondered how to turn a single opportunity into a real business, this episode is packed with insight. Guest: McKenzie Lyng, CEO and Co-Founder of BackSwing Golf Events Website: backswinggolfevents.com Instagram: @backswinggolfevents Facebook: BackSwing Golf Events TikTok: @backswinggolfevents YouTube: @backswinggolfevents Host: Sara Press, founder of Press Edit and host of Nothing Small About Business Podcast: Nothing Small About Business on Apple Podcasts LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarapresspodcast Instagram: @withsarapress

  3. Aug 4

    Scaling an Agency from $1M to $10M with Founder Nick Avaria

    Most agency founders can get their business to $1 million. Almost none of them know how to take it to $10 million, and Nick Avaria says that gap is exactly where he lives. Nick is the founder of Agency Acquisitions, where he's bought and sold seven agencies and consulted with dozens more on how to scale profitably without burning out their founders or their teams. In this episode, Sara Press sits down with Nick to talk about what actually separates agencies that scale from agencies that stall, and why the skills that get you to $1 million are often the exact opposite of the skills that get you to $10 million. We get into: How Nick has bought and sold seven agencies, and what he looks for in a business worth acquiringWhy scaling an agency from $1M to $10M requires a completely different skill set than founding one, and why most founders are better at one than the otherThe real cost of founder burnout, and the mindset shift that prevents itHow to know which tasks to outsource before they burn you out, and why "I can do it faster myself" is the trap that keeps founders stuckWhat agency owners get wrong about growth, profit, and scaling a small business past its first plateauWhether you're a founder trying to break past $1 million, an agency owner thinking about an exit, or just building a business and wondering when to start delegating, this conversation is full of practical, real-world scaling advice. Guest: Nick Avaria, Founder of Agency Acquisitions Website: agencyacquisitions.io LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickavaria Instagram: @nick.avaria YouTube: Nick Avaria - Agency Acquisitions Host: Sara Press, founder of Press Edit and host of Nothing Small About Business Podcast: Nothing Small About Business on Apple Podcasts LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarapresspodcast Instagram: @withsarapress

  4. Jul 28

    Increase Profits and Shift Mindset by Thinking Counterintuitively with Peter Ricciardi

    Former NBA G league President, youngest Burger King Franchisee and now author and business consultant, Peter Ricciardi joins Sara Press today and shares how thinking counterintuitively and focusing on customer and employee experience can dramatically boost your business success. Learn practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world examples to transform your approach and avoid costly mistakes. HOST: Sara Press LinkedIN: Instagram Key Topics Covered:Pete Ricciardi’s background: From Penn student to youngest Burger King franchisee and NBA G League PresidentThe importance of mindset shifts in business: focusing on customers and employees over personal preferencesThe power of counterintuitive thinking: simplicity, narrowing focus, and challenging “we’ve always done it this way”How to leverage customer experience for retention and word-of-mouth marketingPricing strategies: testing, understanding value, and avoiding underpricing or overpricingThe significance of employee appreciation and retention to improve overall business performanceCreating the “oasis” experience, as exemplified by Buc-ee's and Chick-fil-APractical ways to identify and implement marketing, communication, and operational improvementsThe importance of asking the right questions and questioning assumptions in business planningThe benefits of reading and rereading reflective, action-oriented books like Mind Shift Profit LiftResources & Links:Mind Shift Profit Lift - Pete Ricciardi's book on transforming business mindsetConnect with Pete Ricciardi:LinkedInTwitterWebsite

  5. Jul 21

    Fighter and Fintech Founder: A Business Leader Fighting From Grief, Grit and Growth with Jimmy Moore

    Sara sits down with Jimmy Moore as he shares his inspiring journey from martial arts and military service to building a successful fintech company that champions small businesses. Discover lessons on resilience, leadership, and innovative payment solutions that can transform your business approach. business growth, payment processing, small business, fintech, leadership, resilience, martial arts, entrepreneurship, innovation, flow culture "Never give up, no matter what." "Be present where your feet are." "Revisit your purpose and why you do it." Chapters 00:00 Jimmy Moore's Journey to Entrepreneurship 02:59 Building Flow Business Solutions 06:00 Scaling the Business: Strategies and Relationships 09:01 Understanding the Fintech Landscape 12:01 Lessons from Martial Arts and the Army 15:04 Mindset: Never Give Up 17:56 The Importance of Team and Community 21:00 Navigating Business Challenges 22:25 Navigating the Payment Processing Landscape 32:01 Lessons from Martial Arts: Mental Toughness in Business 40:46 Purpose-Driven Work: Finding Your Why Host: Sara Press: @withsarapress FlowBiz Solutions - https://flowbizsolutions.com Flow Cares Foundation - https://flowcares.org LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/jimmymoore Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimmymoore

  6. Jul 14

    CPG Founder's 10 Year Small Business Grind with Haskell Noah of Yo's Froyo

    Before Haskell Noah was a CPG founder, he was over 330 pounds and that personal transformation is one of the reason Yo's FroYo exists. In this episode, Sara sits down with Haskell as he shares how his own journey with weight loss shaped his mission to create something sweet and satisfying, but portion-controlled and low-calorie, so other people could enjoy dessert without the guilt. We go deep into what it’s actually taken to get here: ten years of building a small business from scratch, learning the ins and outs of the CPG world one trade show at a time, testing products, and figuring out an industry with no instruction manual. Haskell is honest about a hard truth every entrepreneur eventually learns thatnot everyone is willing to help you along the way and why finding that small percentage of people who are open to mentoring you can change everything. He also talks about what it’s meant to build this company alongside his son, and why that partnership has been one of the most meaningful parts of the whole journey. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it really looks like to turn a personal mission into a small business success story. HOST: Sara Press GUEST: Haskell Noah - Yo's Froyo Bites

  7. Jul 7

    Monetizing Knowledge and Unlocking the Creator Economy with Bryan McAnulty

    Got expertise? You’ve got a business. In this episode of Nothing Small About Business, Sara sits down with Bryan McAnulty, founder of Heights Platform, to break down how creators and entrepreneurs can turn what they know into online courses, memberships, and digital products that actually scale. Bryan shares why niche selection matters more than most people think, how AI tools are changing the game for content creation and business automation, and why consistency beats chasing “overnight success” every time. Whether you’re just starting to monetize your knowledge or looking to grow an existing course business, this conversation is packed with practical, no-fluff strategy. In this episode: • How to monetize your expertise through online courses and community-building • Why AI tools are a creator’s secret weapon for content and automation • How to choose a niche and product strategy built for scale • The truth about building an audience (hint: you don’t need to be “famous”) • Daily habits and mindset shifts that separate consistent creators from the ones who quit Quotable moments: • “Your secret sauce is you, nobody can be you.” • “Don’t wait for perfect, just start and adapt.” • “Think bigger and challenge your limits.” Host: Sara Press IG: @withsarapress Website: www.press-edit.com Guest: Bryan McAnulty Website: www.heightsplatform.com

  8. Jun 30

    How to Start and Launch a Food Business on Social Media with Alex Thiakos

    Turning a family legacy into a spicy social media sensation...this episode features Alex, a young food mogul, sharing his journey from vending machines to disrupting the spice industry all while building his brand in plain sight (and with a lot of humor). Buckle up for lessons on staying authentic, leveraging social media, and reinventing old-school branding. Host: Sara Press - Follow on Instagram: @withsarapress Guest: Alex Thiakos - Follow on Instagram: @alexthiakos Spice Company: www.teliaspice.com In this episode:How Alex’s Greek granddad’s produce route sparked a spice empireThe genius behind niche branding and targeting quality-conscious millennialsThe secret sauce: building your brand publicly on social media to foster communityContent variety: storytelling, behind-the-scenes, and viral stuntsThe power of transparency — sharing the good, bad, and ugly of entrepreneurshipThe importance of timing, scarcity, and smart launchesBalancing regulation, packaging, and product development as a solo founderWhy most founders need to learn to say no and protect their energyTimestamps: 00:00 - How a Greek grandfather’s produce route sparked a spice empire 02:00 - Transitioning from paper goods to a full-on spice venture 03:10 - The power of a funny, authentic social media presence 04:30 - Building a community before launching: lessons from Poppy and others 06:00 - Why staying in your vertical can accelerate growth 07:45 - Using social proof and transparency to attract customers 09:00 - The challenge of content discovery and trend adaptation 10:40 - How Alex’s behind-the-scenes videos created engagement and virality 13:00 - The role of humor and personality in social content 14:30 - The initial cringe of putting yourself out there and how family reacts 16:00 - Building a brand that viewers feel connected to 17:00 - Insights on product naming, packaging polls, and community input 18:30 - Launch strategies: building hype and managing limited SKUs 21:00 - Preparing for a September launch: logistics, scarcity, and platform decisions 23:00 - Hard lessons in social media and content adaptation 24:45 - Navigating regulations, sourcing, and packaging as a solo founder 25:30 - Narrowing down your target customer in a broad market 26:30 - Marketing channels beyond social media: TikTok, Shopify, and collaborations 28:15 - Authentic cooking content and education about healthier spices 29:30 - Creative marketing ideas: funny street experiments and partnerships 30:40 - The shift from traditional branding to episodic mini-shows and storytelling 32:00 - The importance of systematizing operations before scaling 33:00 - The art of saying no, protecting your time, and finding joy in work 36:00 - Recognizing when your current path aligns with your passion 37:00 - The universe’s sign: when you’re genuinely excited about your work 38:00 - The advice: nobody cares — focus on your people and your purpose Pro tip: Build your story, lean into authenticity, and don’t forget: nobody truly cares about your fears...they care about your passion and your product.

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Nothing Small About Business is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs who want clear, practical strategies to grow, scale, and stay inspired. Hosted by Sara Press...a connector, small-business advocate, and champion of gritty ambition, each episode delivers real-world insights you can apply immediately. You’ll hear from founders, creators, and experts who share how they built their businesses, overcame challenges, and figured things out as they went. Expect mindset shifts, growth tactics, marketing tips, and honest conversations about what it really takes to build something meaningful. If you’re starting, scaling, or reinventing your business, this show gives you the value, clarity, and momentum you need. Because in entrepreneurship, there’s truly nothing small about the work you’re doing. Perfect for: small business owners, entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, creators, side-hustlers, and anyone hungry to grow.

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  • Creator
    Sara Press
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sara Press

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