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Learn the skills and methods you need to turn your online business into a powerful profit engine that you can sell when you want, for the price you designate, to the buyer you choose. Our hosts Joe Valley and Mark Daoust, along with leading M & A, ecommerce, SaaS, marketing, and content experts, will share their decades of experience to give you the tools you need to buy, scale, and exit an online business on your terms.

The Quiet Light Podcast is your best source for actionable insights from innovative and successful entrepreneurs who have built, bought, and sold online businesses. If you want to benefit from the most successful strategies and thought leadership to propel yourself toward your goals, look no further.

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    • 4.8 • 61 Ratings

Learn the skills and methods you need to turn your online business into a powerful profit engine that you can sell when you want, for the price you designate, to the buyer you choose. Our hosts Joe Valley and Mark Daoust, along with leading M & A, ecommerce, SaaS, marketing, and content experts, will share their decades of experience to give you the tools you need to buy, scale, and exit an online business on your terms.

The Quiet Light Podcast is your best source for actionable insights from innovative and successful entrepreneurs who have built, bought, and sold online businesses. If you want to benefit from the most successful strategies and thought leadership to propel yourself toward your goals, look no further.

    Quiet Light Client Kills It on Shark Tank!!

    Quiet Light Client Kills It on Shark Tank!!

    Ramon Van Meer is the Founder and CEO of Genius Litter, a health-monitoring, odor-fighting, environmentally friendly cat litter. Featured on Shark Tank, it's a color-changing litter formula that catches signs of illness, keeping you and your pet happy and healthy. Ramon is also the CEO and Founder of Alpha Paw, a leading pet wellness brand that has grown into an eight-figure empire. Alpha Paw has also been featured on FOX, NBC, Allure, and many other popular sources.
    As a serial entrepreneur, Ramon has started and built multiple successful companies, including Soap Hub, a multimillion-dollar content site, Toodledo, a set of organizational tools, and Growth Hacker TV, a video site for start-ups. His life goals are to become the Marcus Lemonis for tech companies and to finally beat his son at chess.
    In this episode… Are you an entrepreneur with a brilliant business idea but lacking the capital to bring it to life? If so, you're not alone. Many business owners face this challenge, which can be a huge obstacle to success. However, there is a solution that could change everything: Shark Tank. 
    Shark Tank is a popular TV show that features a panel of successful entrepreneurs and investors who hear pitches from up-and-coming businesses. If you can make it onto the show and pitch your idea to the "sharks," you have the opportunity to secure the funding you need to scale your business. The sharks will offer you a percentage of equity in exchange for their investment. However, serial entrepreneur Ramon Van Meer says that getting onto Shark Tank is no easy feat. The application process can be lengthy and complex, but by putting in the effort and making a robust case for your business, you could be one step closer to achieving your dreams. He shares how he killed it on Shark Tank. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Joe Valley sits down with Ramon Van Meer, Founder and CEO of Genius Litter, to discuss his journey and experience on Shark Tank. Ramon shares his professional background, why he wanted to get to Shark Tank, the application process, and his experience pitching to the Shark Tank investors, as well as negotiation strategies and deal-making.

    • 45 min
    Make Seller Fulfilled Prime Work Harder For You

    Make Seller Fulfilled Prime Work Harder For You

    Manish Chowdhary is the Founder and CEO of Cahoot, a peer-to-peer order fulfillment network of ecommerce merchants working together to expedite shipping at a lower cost. He is also the Founder and CEO of Pulse Commerce, the leading enterprise cloud platform for order and inventory management. 
    Manish is an innovator, thought leader, and highly sought-after speaker for all facets of ecommerce, business methods innovation, and omnichannel supply chain and logistics optimization. Insights Success magazine recognized him as one of the 30 Most Innovative Business Leaders and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Internet Retailer, and other leading publications.
    In this episode… Distributing products to customers quickly is one of the rudimentary factors for success as an ecommerce business. It helps you satisfy your customers, retain them, and acquire more as they receive their orders as promised. Where can you find the most cost-efficient method to successfully and consistently deliver customer orders?
    Ecommerce expert Manish Chowdhary says Seller Fulfilled Prime could be a game-changer for your ecommerce brand. The program allows you to deliver directly to domestic Prime customers from your warehouse, committing to fulfill orders with one-day and two-day delivery. He shares how Cahoot is helping brands leverage the Seller Fulfilled Prime program to grow. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Manish Chowdhary, Founder and CEO of Cahoot, to discuss how ecommerce brands can thrive through the Seller Fulfilled Prime program. Manish talks about Cahoot and Pulse Commerce, how Cahoot streamlines order fulfillment for ecommerce brands, the Seller Fulfilled Prime program, its benefits, and the ways it differs from Amazon FBA.

    • 41 min
    How and When To Leverage AI To Grow Your Chat Funnels

    How and When To Leverage AI To Grow Your Chat Funnels

    Liziana (Liz) Carter is the Founder and CEO of GROW AI. This innovative chatbot agency leverages conversational AI technology to instantly connect consumers to ecommerce businesses via Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, and WhatsApp automation. As a trailblazer in the AI industry, she has received widespread recognition for her expertise and thought leadership. Her contributions have been featured in esteemed publications such as Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Tech Times. Liz's professional background includes stints at leading organizations, including Triple2 Digital, Vinergy, and Dynamic 365 Group.  
    In this episode… In today's fast-paced digital world, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become essential tools for businesses to reach their potential customers. However, with technology enhancements and the number of followers increasing, staying relevant and efficiently running the business becomes challenging. How can you take advantage of AI automation to grow your business?
    AI expert Liz Carter says businesses can save time, effort, and money and engage with customers by leveraging AI automated chat funnel strategies. Systems can use advanced AI algorithms to provide personalized responses to customers' queries, helping businesses build stronger relationships with their clients. Through Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, and WhatsApp automation, brands can educate their customers about their products and services, convert them into clients, and ultimately grow their business. She shares how these chat funnel systems are the perfect solution for companies looking to enhance customer engagement and retention rates. 
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Liz Carter, Founder and CEO of GROW AI, to discuss how to monetize socials through AI automated chat funnel systems. Liz explains how she maximizes the full potential of automated chat funnels, what the benefits of 24/7 automation are, how AI automations engage your audience and multiply organic reach, and what the impact of automation is on growing a business.

    • 29 min
    Comprehensive Tax, Exit and Family Planning for Exceptional Business Owners & Families

    Comprehensive Tax, Exit and Family Planning for Exceptional Business Owners & Families

    Sean Duncan is the Founder and President of SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC, a firm using a multifaceted approach to helping people and businesses build and preserve life-long wealth by focusing on financial planning, asset preservation, and investment management through strategic tax planning. He is a CPA who has established his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactive strategy and planning. 
    Over the last 25-plus years, Sean has accumulated a diverse and unique set of credentials and knowledge that he shares through speaking at conferences and events, in private seminars, and one-on-one with clients. He also founded Chief Proactive Advisor, LLC, which provides training, coaching, and systems for CPAs and accounting professionals to support them in transforming their firms and building stronger client relationships.
    In this episode… Many entrepreneurs struggle to balance financial and bookkeeping responsibilities while managing a business. Getting help to navigate your obligations and make solid decisions is essential to grow a business effectively. Should you hire a CPA, a tax advisor, a financial planner, and an investment consultant? What's the best course of action to get the guidance you need?
    According to Sean Duncan, a seasoned strategic consultant and CPA, the benefits of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the financial aspects of a business are many. Rather than separating functions, bringing accounting, investment strategies, and significant business objectives together provides a holistic view for making sound decisions. Using this method helps to identify areas that need improvement and allows the consultant to pinpoint places that should be refined, thereby customizing solutions for each client. Businesses can save time, money, and resources and make informed management decisions when they enlist the help of a professional strategist who blends their services into a collective package.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Sean Duncan, Founder and President of SMD Consulting & Accounting, LLC, to discuss how he works with small businesses. Sean talks about how SMD is unique, why a comprehensive consulting approach eliminates redundancy, how financial statements aid in making management decisions, and what strategies he uses to prepare businesses to sell, merge, or acquire a new business. 

    • 39 min
    Lerin Lockwood’s Journey From Teaching/Coaching to Shark Tank to TikTok Queen

    Lerin Lockwood’s Journey From Teaching/Coaching to Shark Tank to TikTok Queen

    Lerin Lockwood is the Founder and Creator of Lion Latch, a product that provides secure storage for small valuables like jewelry. After ruining her engagement ring in a softball game, she was inspired to create a place to store and protect it so it wouldn’t happen again. The Lion Latch was a hit, and she raised $14,000 to get it off the ground so she could meet demand. She’s appeared on shows, including Shark Tank, Good Morning America, and The View. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Lerin is the Coordinator for the Rising Stars Youth Volleyball League. Before Lion Latch, she taught art and coached youth volleyball.
    In this episode… Entrepreneurs who identify a specific need and develop a product or service that caters to it often achieve great success. In fact, some of the most prosperous businesses today started by addressing a personal need. However, how can you ensure your business gets the exposure it needs to take flight?
    From teacher and coach to Shark Tank and TikTok, Lerin Lockwood has embarked on an unexpected journey. Born out of a need to store her jewelry safely, Lerin designed the Lion Latch. Her innovative solution resulted in the genesis of a booming business. After appearing on Shark Tank, she gained widespread exposure to millions of people, and that's when she realized the potential of her product. She began using TikTok since it provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a massive user base. By tapping into the platform's enormous audience and creating engaging and shareable content, she built a loyal following and developed a thriving brand.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Lerin Lockwood, Founder and Creator of Lion Latch, to discuss how to grow a new business. Lerin talks about what inspired her product creation, how Shark Tank and TikTok are integral to her success, why it's essential to be authentic and listen to your audience, and how being persistent and proactive will pay off. 

    • 37 min
    The Art of Finishing Strong – Live With Purpose, Passion, and Promise

    The Art of Finishing Strong – Live With Purpose, Passion, and Promise

    Scott Couchenour is the Founder and Life Coach at Serving Strong Enterprises, where he coaches business owners over 50 on both personal and organizational empowerment. With over three decades of business experience, Scott uses his insights to assist entrepreneurs in gaining clarity and devising strategies that produce both immediate and long-lasting outcomes by identifying their goals, overcoming obstacles, and prioritizing their objectives. As host of the Serve Strong Finish Strong podcast, he uses the platform to cater to business owners in their 40s and 50s to help them design and execute a meaningful future.
    In this episode… Life can significantly transform as you enter your 50s, and your perspective and goals may shift. It's beneficial to have someone in your corner who can assist you in creating a strategic plan by identifying what you envision for your life, legacy, and purpose. With guidance, you can realign your direction and achieve a revised set of objectives. So who can you turn to when you need help developing a systematic and consistent lifestyle map that aligns with your values?
    As a seasoned businessman, Scott Couchenour is helping people navigate through life's changes. Having gone through a circumstance that completely turned his life upside-down, he understood how invaluable it would have been to have someone guide him through that process — a coach to get him over the hurdles. Since life after 50 becomes more of a cycle of growth and recognizing opportunities you might otherwise miss, having a coach who can deliver a system, help you focus, and devise a pathway for goal achievement is priceless. Additionally, he notes that continuous learning and development are essential to iterating your mission, and small group collaborations with others from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can offer valuable ideas for personal growth.
    In this episode of the Quiet Light Podcast, Pat Yates sits down with Scott Couchenour, Founder and Life Coach at Serving Strong Enterprises, to discuss how entering your 50s can shift your perspective and necessitate reevaluating life. Scott discusses why being rationally rich is essential, how your stage of life impacts your outlook, why small group collaboration reaps rewards, and how a coach can help you realize your later-in-life mission.

    • 40 min

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61 Ratings

Eddie J. Soto ,

Love your podcast!

Dan personal experience in building and selling his company really helps my research into the M&A world. The concern for Dan on his customers even after selling his business is something you really don't hear much about it. Glad Dan was able to get out and not answer emails during Christmas! Love The Quiet Light Podcast.

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Good stuff

Always look forward to your episodes. Thank you.

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Great show!

Joe and Mark, hosts of the Quiet Light podcast, highlight all aspects of methods for running and online business and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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