118 episodes
The Small Business Safari Chris Lalomia
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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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?
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Building Multiple Businesses in a Blue-Collar Industry | Seth Lewis
On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Seth Lewis! We are back and ready to rock and roll, bringing you more energy and even more gold nuggets to help you take your business to the next level. Seth is a blue-collar guy who has made it big in the home services industry. He started out with nothing at a young age and, through sheer determination and hard work, built his successful business empire. Now, he is a sought-after business coach and consultant, helping other blue-collar entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Seth’s Links:
• LinkedIn | Seth Lewis
• Website | https://www.bluecollarbusinesscoach.net/
• Podcast | Blue Collar Business Owner Podcast
• Book | Momentum: Where Mindset Meets Strategy
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GOLD NUGGETS:
(03:07) - Seth’s Bio
(07:22) - The Entrepreneurial Mindset - What is the Soundtrack of Your Business?
(10:55) - Finding Your Limiting Beliefs & Destroying Them
(13:01) - Empowering your Small Business & Team
(18:27) - Is an MBA Worth Getting?
(23:20) - Building Momentum in Home Services
(33:11) - Developing an Onboarding Process in 2023
(38:34) - Utilizing the Right KPIs in Home Services
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• Season Three Recap
• From Passion to Profit: Launching Your Successful Education Business | Hunter Cluthe
• Overcoming a Six-Figure Setback | The Learn-trepreneur
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From Passion to Profit: Launching Your Successful Education Business | Hunter Cluthe
On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Hunter Cluthe! An expert in teaching, leadership, and business. With over 20 years of experience in education, Hunter has taught in traditional and non-traditional schools, and has served in administrative roles as well. As a resident of Johns Creek and the owner of Johns Creek Test Prep & Tutoring. Join us as Hunter shares insights on how to build a successful business and a strong reputation in your community. Whether you're an educator or an entrepreneur, you won't want to miss this episode! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Hunter’s Links:
• LinkedIn | Hunter Cluthe
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GOLD NUGGETS:
(05:56) - Hunter’s Bio
(12:10) - Finding a Niche in 2023
(22:50) - Hiring Rockstar Talent
(42:40) - Life Skills/Networking After College
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• Season Three Recap
• Lighting Your Path to Success: The Number 1 Skill for Excelling in Your Career, Discovering the Entrepreneurial World, and Balancing Your Partnership | Tim Duff
• Reshaping the Tech Industry With a Customer Experience Mindset
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Lighting Your Path to Success: The Number 1 Skill for Excelling in Your Career, Discovering the Entrepreneurial World, and Balancing Your Partnership | Tim Duff
On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Tim Duff! Meet the remarkable owner of Next Generation Lighting! Like many of our distinguished guests, he began his career in the corporate world but eventually made the leap to become an entrepreneur. In this episode, we delve into his journey of transitioning to the entrepreneurial world, driven by the desire to pursue a more fulfilling path than simply "dialing for dollars."If you’re thinking about getting into a home services business or starting any other business, there is no doubt you'll find some great gold nuggets in this episode. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Tim’s Links:
• LinkedIn | Tim Duff
• https://www.nextgenltg.com/
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GOLD NUGGETS:
(12:18) - Tim’s Bio
(24:05) - Number 1 Skill to Excel in Your Career
(29:34) - Discovering the Entrepreneurial World
(37:30) - How Finding Opportunity Actually Works
(42:00) - Balancing Your Partnership
(47:10) - How to Build Your Exit Strategy in Small Business
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• Season Three Recap
• Reshaping the Tech Industry With a Customer Experience Mindset | Rich Sheridan
• When a Door Closes, Blow Holes in the Wall and Create New Opportunities! | Michele Delgado (Hartmetrics)
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Chris goes to Daytona 500, Starting a Business Can Be Emotional, & Uncovering Home Service Business Tips | Season Three Recap
Season 4 is just around the corner! Chris and Alan recap the range of entrepreneurs they had on the show, from young people to wise old owls. They also uncover some more awesome home service business tips! Crack open a cold one with us as we end off season three of the Small Business Safari! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• Building Your Online Presence in 2023 with a Digital Marketing Expert | Joseph Sisson
• Creating Multiple Streams of Income While Making Your Way to Hollywood | Amy Lyle
• Should You Own or Lease Your Business Space | Chad Brown
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From Electrician to the Podcast Studio: Lessons in Mentorship and Entrepreneurship | Jonathan Rivera
Join Jonathon Rivera and I on a deeply personal journey as he shares his experiences navigating a variety of careers, from electrician to real estate agent to successful podcaster. Discover the transformative power of mentorship and apprenticeship in Jonathon's story, and how they helped him develop his skills and achieve his goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on their own entrepreneurial journey, as Jonathon shares actionable insights and valuable advice that you won't want to miss. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Jonathon’s Links:
• Instagram | @thepodcastfactory
• https://thepodcastfactory.com/
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GOLD NUGGETS:
(3:12) - Jonathon’s Bio
(13:55) - Mentorship Pays Dividends
(26:00) - Diversifying Your Income as an Entrepreneur
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• The Power of Storytelling in Digital Marketing - Building Your Home Services Brand | Stephanie Nivinskus
• Reshaping the Tech Industry With a Customer Experience Mindset
• Should You Own or Lease Your Business Space | Chad Brown
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The Power of Storytelling in Digital Marketing - Building Your Home Services Brand | Stephanie Nivinskus
On this episode of the Small Business Safari, we welcome Stephanie Nivinskus! She shares her passion for storytelling and how it has been a part of her DNA since childhood. She used her storytelling skills to help her make a smooth transition into digital marketing. Our guest also talks about the importance of humanizing commerce and how the line between business and personal has become blurred in the digital world. Her clients invest millions of dollars into their brands, and she has some great tips on developing a compelling company story and scaling your business. Join us as she shares her entrepreneurial journey! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!
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Stephanie’s Links:
• LinkedIn | stephanienivinskus
• https://sizzleforce.com/
• https://tinyurl.com/Stephanies-Book
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GOLD NUGGETS:
(03:41) - Getting into the “Glamourous” Newspaper Industry
(10:20) - Tapping into the Founder's Journey
(15:00) - How to Align your Brand with Your Customer
(32:20) - Biggest Mistakes Home Service Business Owners Make
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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Beth Miller, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!
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If you loved this episode try these!
• Building Your Online Presence in 2023 with a Digital Marketing Expert | Joseph Sisson
• Creating Multiple Streams of Income While Making Your Way to Hollywood | Amy Lyle
• Should You Own or Lease Your Business Space | Chad Brown
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Have any questions or comments? Connect with me here!
Customer Reviews
The Small Business Safari is GOLD
This podcast is full of nuggets of Wisdom from Chris, Alan, and the guests. They do a fantastic job of providing a well rounded, diverse audience with unique experiences that translate well across any business. At this point, we fill like we should send the podcast a check for being our “advisory board”. Keep the GOLD coming!
Valuable business context that keeps you engaged!
Chris and Alan do a great job of sharing their experiences while also Identifying guests who bring very valuable content that is helpful in navigating small business. They simultaneously provide non stop laughter and entertainment in a professional and authentic way.
These guys are a RIOT! Great podcast.
Chris and Alan are an absolute riot! I know what goes in to hosting and distributing a great podcast 😉. Not only is the content relevant and interesting, they do a good job of pulling solid takeaways out of their guests while creating a fun and thoughtful conversation. Great work guys and keep it going!