Hack My Business

Small Business Front
Hack My Business Podcast

Host Jesse Torres, Founder and CEO of Small Business Front Inc., has important and valuable conversations with guests such as policy makers, economic development agencies, CEO's, entrepreneurs, and more to provide resources and assistance to small businesses to hack their way to success.

  1. How To Raise Capital For Your Small Business, With Scott Rogalski Director Of Strategic Initiatives At Northern California SBDC

    10/25/2022

    How To Raise Capital For Your Small Business, With Scott Rogalski Director Of Strategic Initiatives At Northern California SBDC

    Do you need help financing or receiving funding for your small business? I’m thrilled to bring back today’s guest, Scott Rogalski, the Director Of Strategic Initiatives at Northern California Small Business Development Center. Scott is a finance guru and someone who calls it straight when it comes to small business financing. He’ll cover everything from virtual fintech lenders to gaining the access to the right banks and platforms. As a well versed business coach and finance expert, Scott will dive into his tips and tricks surrounding commercial banking and business lending, so you can make the best decisions possible. Discover what strategic programs are out there that can help provide support to you and your business. Most importantly, learn how to plan for the upcoming year, make sense of the past, and understand what to look out for.  More from Scott Rogalski:  Visit www.norcalsbdc.org    Get Fundica Government Funding Sign up for Advising   Finding Scott Rogalski: Email: Scott@norcalsbdc.org  LinkedIn: @Scott Rogalski  Instagram: @asksbdc Facebook: @Asksbdc  Twitter: @CaliforniaSBDC   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront    Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

    39 min
  2. The Key To Finding The Support You Need, With Carolina Martinez CEO At California Association For MicroEnterprise Opportunity

    10/18/2022

    The Key To Finding The Support You Need, With Carolina Martinez CEO At California Association For MicroEnterprise Opportunity

    There is help out there for whatever your needs are. Today I’m joined by Carolina Martinez, the CEO of CAMEO, an association for micro enterprise opportunity, where I currently serve on the board of directors! Back in 1994, Carolina saw a lack in services and tools for micro enterprises to grow and thrive. Today, as a statewide network for business partners, CAMEO provides loans/credit, technical assistance, business management training, and open channels of communication for people to share and develop ideas. She’ll help us figure out the best practices for operating and growing an enterprise as well as some of the most foolproof ways to overcome challenges. Tune in to see how we can leverage businesses owners’ strengths and come together as a community in order to provide more solutions for EVERYONE!  More from Carolina Martinez:  Visit cameonetwork.org Email: cameo@CAMEOnetwork.org  Facebook & Twitter: @CAMEOnetwork  LinkedIn: @CAMEO  Finding Carolina Martinez: LinkedIn: @Carolina Martinez Twitter: @DCaroMartinez   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront    Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

    37 min
  3. 10/11/2022

    Discover Your Wellness Strategy, With The Small Business Front Team

    Wellness does NOT have to look one certain way. Today I’m joined by two amazing guests, the first is the founder of Avant Haüs Media, master behind the scenes, and Producer of Hack My Business, Christina Barsi. Along with us is Beth Bloom, the Editorial Director of Small Business Front, a corporation I started earlier last year to help entrepreneurs navigate the world of small business. Something that matters to EVERY business is wellness. What does wellness even mean? Is there anything to help manage work-life balance? How can we maintain our careers and businesses while still having energy for ourselves? Join us to discover these answers, and more. Plus, learn what YOU can do to keep your wellness in check each and every day as it ebbs and flows.  More from Beth Bloom:  Visit www.smallbusinessfront.com  LinkedIn: @Beth B. More from Christina Barsi:  Visit www.avanthausmedia.com   Subscribe to the Newsletter for more topics on wellness, creativity and personal development Join Unleash Intuitive Academy & Collective  Listen to Be Bold Begin Finding Christina Barsi: Email: barsi@avanthausmedia.com  LinkedIn: @Christina Barsi  Instagram: @unleashxbarsi & @thebarsi Twitter: @cbarsi1 More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront    Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

    40 min
  4. 10/04/2022

    Breaking Down The KEY Business Principles, With Tim Holtkamp Business Advisor At Mclennan SBDC

    Your biggest competitor should always be yourself! Today I’m joined by Tim Holtkamp, a small business advisor with the small business development center out of Mclennan, MCCSBDC, which services the central Texas area. We’ll dig into all things business advising and what it truly means to be providing support to small business owners. He shares how he customizes experiences directly for entrepreneurs to simplify their processes and streamline their income. No matter where they are along the way, Tim helps propel business owners forward towards reaching their goals. Join us as we focus on the fundamentals and Tim breaks down the essential principles for ANY business owner!  More from Tim Holtkamp:  Visit www.mccsbdc.com  Email: entrepreneur@mclennan.edu  LinkedIn: @Tim Holtkamp Youtube: @Texas Business Podcast Facebook: @Mclennan Small Business Development Center Twitter: @MCCSBDC   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront    Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

    39 min
  5. Why You Should Fire Yourself From Your Business With Simon Severino Founder of Strategy Sprints

    09/27/2022

    Why You Should Fire Yourself From Your Business With Simon Severino Founder of Strategy Sprints

    There is one single person holding you back from growing your business...and that is YOU. To truly scale up, you need to let go of the reins and become a teacher rather than a worker! Start turning your work into processes that can be delegated and focus on innovating instead. Today we have an expert in small business growth to reveal to us his 12 step method to doubling your income in 90 days. Simon Severino is the founder of Strategy Sprints, a consulting firm built on growing small businesses and giving the entrepreneur their freedom back. It is time to retire from the day to day operations and accelerate into the next level of entrepreneurship!   More from Simon Severino:  Visit Strategysprints.com Read Strategy Sprints Listen to Strategy Sprints Finding Simon Severino: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube & Instagram: @StrategySprints LinkedIn: Simon Severino Twitter: @simonseverino   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront    Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

    33 min
  6. 09/20/2022

    Forging Cultural Connections Using The Power Of Storytelling With Bianca Quesada CEO & Founder Of ARCUS Studios

    Ever wondered how to get your start as an entrepreneur in the entertainment industry? Well you’re in luck, today we are joined by entertainment expert, Bianca Quesada, the CEO and Founder of ARCUS Studios and Zone One Productions. The entertainment industry is teeming with small businesses and Bianca is here to inspire you to take your first steps into entrepreneurship! She will share the key steps to building a pathway into entertainment entrepreneurship and how to authentically connect with a specific cultural market. Tune in and learn how you can join in the pursuit of creating sustainable equity within the entertainment industry and reach a wider audience.  More from Bianca Quesada:  Visit www.viaarcus.com & zoneoneproductions.com   Instagram: @zone_one_productions & @viaarcus  Finding Bianca Quesada: LinkedIn: @Bianca C. Quesada  Instagram: @bianca_quesada   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront   To join our community and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business visit our NEW website: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com *Tell us what hack you're applying to YOUR business in the review section of Apple Podcasts and we'll give you and your biz a shout out in an upcoming episode! *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources.

    45 min
4.9
out of 5
18 Ratings

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Host Jesse Torres, Founder and CEO of Small Business Front Inc., has important and valuable conversations with guests such as policy makers, economic development agencies, CEO's, entrepreneurs, and more to provide resources and assistance to small businesses to hack their way to success.

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