The Small Business Safari

Chris Lalomia
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Have you ever sat there and wondered "What am I doing here stuck in the concrete zoo of the corporate world?" Are you itching to get out? Chris Lalomia and his co-host Alan Wyatt traverse the jungle of entrepreneurship. Together they share their stories and help you explore the wild world of SCALING your business. With many years of owning their own small businesses, they love to give insight to the aspiring entrepreneur. So, are you ready to make the jump?

  1. 2天前

    Lessons from "Liquid Death" To Drive Local Leads: Bold Branding That Wins | Jeremy LaDuke

    Send us a text Summary: Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine, dives into the attention economy and why bold, memorable branding outperforms safe, copycat marketing. He explains how small businesses can set honest budgets, track what really matters, and build brand familiarity that drives conversion — even without perfect attribution. From Liquid Death’s creative risk-taking to networking tips for introverts, Jeremy shares practical lessons every entrepreneur can apply to grow with authenticity and courage. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmallBusinessSafari 💡 GOLD NUGGETS (Key Moments) • Disruptive branding lessons from Liquid Death • Defining SMART goals and budget honesty • Risk appetite and creative differentiation • Attribution reality and measuring what matters • Branded search as a proxy for awareness • Lower, mid, and top-funnel investment strategy • Climb Club for sub-$2M businesses • Networking tactics for introverts • When to use CTAs vs. pure brand • Distinctive assets: names, themes, mascots 🔗 Guest Links • Website: https://epicnine.com • The Climb Club: https://theclimbclub.com • Book “Climb”: https://theclimb.guide or Amazon • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyladuke/  • Book Rec: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni 🌍 Follow The Small Business Safari • Instagram | @smallbusinesssafaripodcast • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislalomia/ • Website | https://chrislalomia.com • Website | www.safaripodcast.com

    53 分钟

  2. 10月28日

    Ownership through Determination, Grit and Partnership - Greg Spencer, Timbers Resorts

    Send us a text Hook in Body: Chris and Greg met at Accenture and were implementing call center solutions at the nations largest banks, their friendship has been over 30 years and we are excited to share the journey that Greg has taken to this point. Summary: Greg, CEO of Timbers Resorts, shares how he went from Corporate Consultant to Real Estate Business Owner life of ownership, service, and decisive leadership. Luxury fractional ownership vs. timeshare, resilience after hurricanes, and how we leveraged a position within the company to be able to move into an ownership position as the previous owner looked to retire. 💡 GOLD NUGGETS (Key Moments) • Surviving the consulting grind and owning outcomes • Why the 2006–2007 thesis said do not develop • Service as strategy in luxury real estate development and operation • Timeshare vs. fractional ownership with deeded interests • Referrals as a growth engine and cost of acquisition  • Italy and Hawaii builds, permits, and GC replacement  • Buying the company while honoring legacy  •  Practical on risk, and decisive leadership 🔗 Guest Links • Website: TimbersResorts.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-spencer-1630044/  • LinkedIn: “All you have to do is drop Chris Lalomia” 🌍 Follow The Small Business Safari • Instagram | @smallbusinesssafaripodcast • LinkedIn | Chris Lalomia • Website | chrislalomia.com

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  3. 10月21日

    Profit Over Revenue: How 4 Corners CFO Turns Chaos into Clarity | Danielle Hendon

    Send us a text 🎧 The Small Business Safari – Episode Title Profit Over Revenue: How 4 Corners CFO Turns Chaos into Clarity Hook: We dig into profit over revenue, how service businesses should structure their books, and why capacity-based budgeting beats guesses. Summary: Danielle Hendon, founder of 4 Corners CFO, shows how niching, clean reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts turn anxiety into action. From culture vs. process tension to bottom-up budgeting, Danielle reframes accounting from a headache into a strategic growth tool. Learn why people costs belong in COGS, how capacity-based metrics expose underutilization, and what separates a weak bookkeeper from a real CFO partner. 💡 GOLD NUGGETS (Key Moments) • Culture vs. process tension reframed around scalable profit • Revenue obsession challenged by profit-first thinking • People costs placed in COGS for real gross margin • Capacity-based revenue and utilization metrics • Bottom-up budgeting tied to activities, not accounts • Expense buckets as required, perks, and investments • Pricing flat fees to capture efficiency gains • Segregation of duties and clean reconciliations • How to spot a weak bookkeeper fast • Niching into law firms and selling with specifics • Cash flow forecasting that includes taxes and timing 🔗 Guest Links • Website: 4cornerscfo.com  • Special Page: 4cornerscfo.com/smallbusinesssafari https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hendon/ 🌍 Follow The Small Business Safari • Instagram | @smallbusinesssafaripodcast • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislalomia/ • Website | https://chrislalomia.com

    51 分钟

  4. 10月14日

    From Subfloors to Cash Flow: A CPA’s Journey to Profitable Small Business | Marika Ponton

    Send us a text Marika Ponton, CPA and founder of Profit Truths, shares how she built, sold, and pivoted her way to helping business owners find clarity, profit, and calm. From Big Four beginnings to entrepreneurial coaching, Marika reveals how small business owners can master their numbers, reallocate marketing spend, and finally take control of cash flow. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: The Small Business Safari on YouTube 💡 GOLD NUGGETS (Key Moments) Big Four lessons that translate to small business gritWhy networking beats waiting for franchise leadsSubfloor to sales: detailed quotes as a differentiatorSelling while you’re the rainmaker and still getting valueFinancials that tell a story buyers trustMarketing spend benchmarks by industry and regionFixing gross profit before chasing net profitJudgment-free coaching and honest KPI dashboardsCash flow tactics, payroll timing, and owner salaryBenchmarking, reallocating ad spend, and growing margin🔗 Guest Links Marika Ponton – Profit Truths • Website: https://profittruths.com • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marikaponton 🌍 Follow The Small Business Safari • Instagram | @smallbusinesssafaripodcast • LinkedIn | Chris Lalomia • Website | chrislalomia.com

    53 分钟

  5. 10月7日

    From Financial Advisor to Deca-Millionaire Mentor: How Justin Goodbread Helps Entrepreneurs Build Exit-Ready Businesses

    Send us a text Justin Goodbread unpacks how concentrated focus beats scattered effort, why enterprise value matters more than income, and how designing for an exit creates freedom long before a sale. He shares the Deca-Millionaire framework forged through wins, losses, and relentless execution. 🎥 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmallBusinessSafari 💡 GOLD NUGGETS (Key Moments) ·        • The black dot metaphor for singular focus ·        • Early entrepreneurship, hardship, and the mountaintop reset ·        • Mindset rewiring and fitness as business force multipliers ·        • Vision and values as non‑negotiables for scaling ·        • One client, one offer, one outcome discipline ·        • The 4% drives 64% principle for prioritization ·        • Quarterly enterprise value reviews and execution sprints ·        • Building a business that runs without you ·        • Always be exit‑ready to maximize timing and valuation ·        • Practical examples: productizing services, narrowing offers 🔗 Guest Links • Website: https://JustinGoodbread.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoodbread • Instagram: @justingoodbread 🌍 Follow The Small Business Safari • Instagram | @smallbusinesssafaripodcast • LinkedIn | Chris Lalomia • Website | https://chrislalomia.com

    57 分钟

  6. 9月30日

    Small Business Owners Get the Shaft: How to Fix Your Company Culture | Skot Waldron

    Send us a text Skot Waldron shares how business leaders can transform their company culture by focusing on intentional leadership and internal brand development before external marketing. He explains that effective culture-building creates environments where people feel valued and motivated from within rather than being micromanaged. • The distinction between managing people versus leading them—people want to be led, not managed • How company culture is "the air you're breathing" and exists whether you're intentionally cultivating it or not • Small businesses often "get the shaft" from marketing agencies selling superficial solutions without strategic foundations • Replacing employees costs 1.5-2.5 times their salary, making culture investment financially sound • The importance of intentional mentorship programs for retaining younger generations • "Don't light fires under people, light them inside them" as a leadership philosophy • Skot's book "Unlocked" provides a 52-week framework for developing intentional leadership • Every interaction creates either a "brand deposit" or "brand withdrawal" with your team • Leaders should consider how people will think and talk about them 20 years in the future To learn more about Skot's speaking, coaching, and leadership development programs, visit his website or connect with him through his social media channels. https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotwaldron skotwaldron.com

    49 分钟

  7. 9月23日

    The AI LinkedIn Advantage: Leveraging Technology for Professional Networking | Al Kushner

    Send us a text LinkedIn strategist Al Kushner shares essential strategies for cutting through the noise and leveraging AI to establish yourself as a thought leader on the world's largest professional network. • Creating an optimized LinkedIn profile is essential before any outreach • Establishing yourself as a thought leader requires providing value, not just selling • LinkedIn newsletters bypass spam filters and deliver directly to subscribers' inboxes • Using AI can help craft better responses and engage with influential content creators • Sales Navigator provides valuable insights into who's viewing your profile and who's active • Focus on connecting with referral partners rather than direct prospecting • Recent recommendations significantly impact how prospects perceive your credibility • Responding to others' content is more effective than just posting your own • Follow influencers and thoughtfully comment on their posts to increase visibility If you want to learn more about optimizing your LinkedIn profile and leveraging AI in your professional networking, visit linkvantage.com where you can access Al's free ebook and other resources. https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-kushner/ linkvantage.com AlKushnerSpeaks.com

    50 分钟

  8. 9月16日

    Unleashing Radio Rebel: Southside Steve's Journey | Southside Steve Rickman

    Send us a text Southside Steve Rickman shares his journey from radio personality to entrepreneur, revealing how corporate radio's restrictions pushed him to bet on himself and build multiple businesses on his own terms. • Began in radio accidentally by filling in for a voice talent at 96 Rock while working at an ad agency • Became known on "The Regular Guys" morning show for outrageous stunts including being shot with BB guns • Developed a loyal following but faced increasing corporate restrictions on content • Was fired with no severance despite being a top revenue generator for the station • Opened a Smokey and the Bandit themed bar while still working morning radio • Faced challenges from skeptical family members during the transition to entrepreneurship • Currently developing "Yeah C'mon" bourbon brand aimed at blue-collar consumers • Runs his own radio platform on My Fox FM where he follows FCC rules but not "corporate woke rules" • Maintains an optimistic outlook despite setbacks: "Even if it's half full, it's full" Check out the Yeah C'mon Show podcast on YouTube, and follow Southside Steve on social media to keep up with his latest ventures.

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Have you ever sat there and wondered "What am I doing here stuck in the concrete zoo of the corporate world?" Are you itching to get out? Chris Lalomia and his co-host Alan Wyatt traverse the jungle of entrepreneurship. Together they share their stories and help you explore the wild world of SCALING your business. With many years of owning their own small businesses, they love to give insight to the aspiring entrepreneur. So, are you ready to make the jump?

信息

  • 创作者
    Chris Lalomia
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    253
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 The Small Business Safari
  • 节目网站
    The Small Business Safari

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