The Back Office Podcast

Zach Huffman

This podcast is for the builders inside regular businesses doing uncommon work. Everyone talks about the wins. We talk about what creates them. Each episode sits down with owners and operators who refuse to be average—and we peel back the stories, decisions, mistakes, and turning points that happen where most people never look: the Back Office. The systems. The trade-offs. The hard conversations. The moves that actually drive growth and build careers. Come for the stories. Leave with the playbook.

Episodes

  1. Apr 8

    Pioneering New Industries, Personal Branding & Crypto

    The podcast episode features a conversation with Edward Manoukian, focusing on personal branding, founding a company in a complicated industry, and creating a stable coin. The discussion delves into Edward's journey, challenges faced, and his philosophy of entrepreneurship. The conversation delves into the journey of building a personal brand, navigating misunderstood industries, expanding networks, balancing multiple responsibilities, engaging in diverse business endeavors, adopting cryptocurrency in business, and guiding principles for success. The speakers discuss leveraging personal brand for business growth, the importance of trust and credibility in misunderstood industries, energy and time management as a solopreneur, and the incorporation of personal stories into brand building. They also explore the adoption of cryptocurrency in business and the significance of mentorship and authenticity in professional success. Takeaways Starting a business in a complicated niche industry requires overcoming isolation and skepticism.Explaining cryptocurrency technology in a simplified manner is essential for fostering understanding and curiosity. Leverage personal brand for business growthEmbrace authenticity and genuine human connection Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background07:13 Overcoming Isolation and Pioneering in Business13:12 Explaining Cryptocurrency Technology18:23 Philosophy of Entrepreneurship and Self-Discipline26:50 Building Personal Brand and Networking32:45 Balancing Multiple Responsibilities41:12 Adopting Cryptocurrency in Business48:13 Guiding Principles for Success Host & Guest Information Guest: Edward Manoukian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-manoukian-msc-057b02124/ Guest Website: https://www.cryptognosis.io/ Hosts Zach Huffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-huffman-76bb3215a/ Joe Flammer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-flammer-82b955186/

  2. Mar 23

    Back Office Podcast x The Dickie & Donny Show

    In this episode, hosts Zachery Huffman, Joe Flammer, and guests Dickie and Donny explore how business owners can escape chaos through clarity, systems, and strategic growth. They share practical insights on the four P's—Purpose, People, Process, Profit—and how to implement them for operational freedom. Key Topics The 4 P's of Business: Purpose, People, Process, ProfitThe importance of clarity and systems in business growthCommon chaos points for business owners and how to fix themThe role of leadership and delegation in scalingFirst wins for business owners: financial clarity and trust in systems

  3. Mar 12

    Financial Planning for Small Business Owners

    In this episode, Zach Huffman, and Joe Flammer sit down with Neil Connolly. Neil shares expert insights on building wealth beyond your business, strategic financial planning for business owners, and leveraging retirement plans like solo 401(k)s to secure your financial future. Discover practical tips to start planning early, avoid common pitfalls, and create a diversified portfolio for long-term success. Keywords: wealth building, financial planning, small business, solo 401k, retirement strategies, legacy planning, business exit, tax optimization, investment tips, financial advice Key  Topics Building wealth outside of the businessStrategic financial planning for entrepreneursLeveraging solo 401(k) and retirement plans Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wealth Building Beyond Business 01:43 Understanding Wealth and Legacy Planning 03:56 Neil Connolly's Background and Experience 07:06 Financial Milestones for Business Owners 11:57 The Importance of Early Financial Planning 13:42 Exploring 401k Options for Business Owners 17:00 Utilizing 401k Loans for Business Funding 22:14 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots 25:40 The Worst Advice in Business Planning 26:15 The Cost of Hustle Culture 29:35 Lessons from Leadership Transitions 31:11 Investing Before You Have Money 32:25 Optimizing Financial Growth 40:09 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots 45:27 Building Trust in Financial Relationships Guest Info Neil Connolly on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilconnolly Rigden Capital Strategies -https://www.rigdencapital.com/team-neil Host Info Zach Huffman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-huffman-76bb3215a/ Joe Flammer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-flammer-82b955186/

  4. Feb 25

    Meet The Hosts (Episode 1)

    In this inaugural episode of The Back Office podcast, hosts Zach Huffman and Joe Flammer introduce their mission to spotlight the real stories behind building successful businesses. They discuss the importance of operational clarity, leadership lessons, and the value of learning from both wins and losses in entrepreneurship. Zach Huffman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-huffman-76bb3215a/ Joe Flammer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-flammer-82b955186/

    Meet The Hosts (Episode 1)
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About

This podcast is for the builders inside regular businesses doing uncommon work. Everyone talks about the wins. We talk about what creates them. Each episode sits down with owners and operators who refuse to be average—and we peel back the stories, decisions, mistakes, and turning points that happen where most people never look: the Back Office. The systems. The trade-offs. The hard conversations. The moves that actually drive growth and build careers. Come for the stories. Leave with the playbook.

Information

  • Creator
    Zach Huffman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Zach Huffman
  • Show Website
    The Back Office Podcast