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The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle Ready to level up your business and leadership game? The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle - brings you unfiltered business insights, startup stories, and scaling strategies from global leaders, founders, and innovators who’ve built thriving companies. Hosted by Steve Plummer and Kalena Stano, each episode dives into real-world case studies, growth tactics, and leadership lessons that reveal what it takes to win in today’s competitive business landscape. Whether you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or corporate innovator, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to grow smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. New episodes drop every Thursday and Saturday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and all major platforms. Watch video episodes on YouTube and explore more at thebusinessgamepodcast.com

  1. 3D AGO

    She Started This App With Zero Tech Background… Now It’s Forbes, Times Square + Series A

    Send a text Holly Fowler, founder and CEO of Wable, shares the real story behind building a neurodivergent-first social networking app from scratch — without a tech background, without a blueprint, and while navigating the mental pressure of startup life.  What began as an idea during lockdown turned into Wable: a platform designed for the neurodivergent community that connects users for dating, friendship, inclusive jobs, and accessible venues. In this episode, Holly breaks down how she validated the idea, built her first MVP offshore, rebuilt the entire app, raised multiple rounds of capital including a Series A, and expanded into the US market.  We also unpack the realities of raising money as a young female founder in tech, handling investor rejection, learning to pitch, scaling internationally, and building with limited marketing budget , including the Times Square billboard strategy that triggered global press.  This is an honest conversation about startup anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, leadership growth, and what it really takes to build a mission-driven tech company.  Topics covered:  • Startup founder mental health  • Building and rebuilding an MVP  • Raising capital in Australia  • Series A funding  • Neurodiversity in tech  • Social networking app development  • Startup marketing and PR strategy  • Scaling into the US market  • Leadership lessons for first-time CEOs  If you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or building a purpose-driven tech company, this episode will give you practical insights and a realistic look at what scaling actually feels like.  Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com __________________________________________________________________________ We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details easier than ever! Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    59 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The “Time Freedom” Blueprint: How Joe Rare Outsourced EVERYTHING

    Send a text Most founders chase “freedom”  then accidentally build a job they can’t escape. In this episode, Joe Rare, founder of Level 9 Virtual and a serial entrepreneur, shares how he builds and scales businesses by systemising operations, delegating fast, and refusing to be the bottleneck. Joe breaks down his philosophy of building businesses around lifestyle (not the other way around), why the founder usually slows everything down, and the key hires that buy back your time, especially an Operations Director and an Executive Assistant who removes email from your life entirely. We also get into: outsourcing realities, building repeatable back-office architecture across companies, why “reinvest everything” keeps owners stuck, and how Joe thinks about building wealth through assets outside the business. Find Joe: JoeRare.com | Joe@JoeRare.com Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com __________________________________________________________________________ Want to clip long-form content into shorts in one click? Receive 25 % off OpusClip, the same tool we use to turn episodes into shareable clips. support the show and save: : https://www.opus.pro/?via=93d640  The Business Game is proud to be an official OpusClip affiliate. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    56 min

  3. FEB 12

    QR Codes Are Dead - This ‘Tapp’ Tech Gets 40% Engagement (Insane)

    Send a text QR Codes Are Dead - This ‘Tapp’ Tech Gets 40% Engagement and in this episode, Ishita Agarwal breaks down how NFC-powered Tapp technology is transforming post-purchase marketing, increasing customer engagement by up to 40%, and helping eCommerce brands dramatically improve retention and lifetime value beyond traditional QR codes and loyalty programs. Retention is the lever most eCommerce brands know matters,  but don’t know how to move without endless discounts, loyalty points, and spammy email blasts. In this episode, we’re joined by Ishita Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Tapp, a platform reinventing post-purchase by turning it into interactive, member-like experiences, using AI to transform existing brand content into games, quizzes, polls, and challenges that drive real engagement. We unpack why the first purchase is just the beginning, why traditional loyalty often fails in commerce, and how Tap’s NFC Tapp Tags are massively outperforming QR codes. A must-listen for founders, marketers, and operators who want higher LTV through better experience, not bigger discounts. Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com __________________________________________________________________________ Want to clip long-form content into shorts in one click? Receive 25 % off OpusClip, the same tool we use to turn episodes into shareable clips. support the show and save: : https://www.opus.pro/?via=93d640  The Business Game is proud to be an official OpusClip affiliate. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    54 min

  4. FEB 9

    AI Just Made Global Sourcing 10x Easier. Here’s How!

    Send us a text AI Just Made Global Sourcing 10x Easier. Here’s How (With SourceReady CEO Ricky Ho) Global sourcing is confusing, expensive, and stacked against small businesses — but AI is starting to change that. In this episode of The Business Game, we sit down with Ricky Ho, CEO and co-founder of SourceReady, to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are sourced, manufacturers are discovered, and suppliers are evaluated. Ricky shares insights from building and selling a previous supply-chain startup (after raising $22M in venture capital), and explains how SourceReady uses customs data, automation, and AI agents to uncover real factories and eliminate the endless back-and-forth that founders hate. We talk about why sourcing is often a bigger barrier than marketing, how AI compares thousands of suppliers faster than any human team, and why the future of global trade still needs humans in the loop. This conversation also dives into leadership, fundraising lessons, product-market fit, and why business should be viewed as an infinite game — not something you “win” once. Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details easier than ever! Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    55 min

  5. FEB 2

    Most AI Is Useless. Here’s How Businesses Actually Win With It

    Send us a text Most AI Is Useless - Here’s How Businesses Actually Win With It: Bart Puszko (Blue Seas AI) joins us to cut through the noise and share what actually works when applying AI inside a business. AI is moving fast but most businesses are chasing the wrong things. In this episode of The Business Game, we’re joined by Bart Puszko, founder of Blue Seas AI, to cut through the hype and explain how businesses should actually be using AI. Bart shares why most AI tools are just rebranded versions of ChatGPT, why AI won’t fix broken systems, and how poor implementation can hurt brands and revenue. We dive into real client stories, AI failures, automation wins, and the mindset founders need to adopt to use AI effectively without burning time, money, or trust. If you want a practical, grounded view of AI for business, this conversation is a must-listen. Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________ We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details easier than ever! Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    50 min

  6. JAN 29

    SEO “Died” Again… But Intent Marketing Is Exploding (Here’s Why)

    Send us a text Ads are everywhere, and people hate them. But what if advertising didn’t have to be annoying? Phil Ohren, co-founder of Intender, joins The Business Game to explain why modern advertising feels broken, and how founders can rebuild marketing around how people actually behave. Phil shares his framework of Intent, Interest, and Interruption, why mass marketing is having a midlife crisis, and how brands should shift budgets toward the audiences most likely to act. We also dive into why organic reach is dying, how ad frequency can turn brand love into brand hate, and why earned media + PR may become a major advantage as AI changes search and buying behavior. If you’re relying heavily on paid ads, or trying to scale without burning your audience out, this episode is a must. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to clip long-form content into shorts in one click? Receive 25 % off OpusClip, the same tool we use to turn episodes into shareable clips. support the show and save: : https://www.opus.pro/?via=93d640  The Business Game is proud to be an official OpusClip affiliate.  Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    1 hr

  7. JAN 26

    Cash Flow Secrets Every Founder Must Master

    Send us a text Cash flow can make or break your business. In this episode of The Business Game Podcast, a panel of experienced founders share practical advice on money management, profitability, and sustainable growth. The conversation focuses on real world lessons around staying lean in the early stages, knowing your numbers, avoiding unnecessary expenses, managing debt, and making smarter financial decisions as a business owner. You will learn:  How to protect cash flow when starting and scaling Why simplicity and focus drive profitability How to read and use financial statements Why bookkeeping is a strategic advantage, not an admin task How subscription tools quietly drain your business How to review expenses and cut waste Why minimizing debt increases long term cash flow How founders should think about investing and financial securityThis episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup founders, and anyone responsible for managing business finances. Sponsor Thanks to Trafftrak for sponsoring today's episode. They keep businesses on track so your schedule never hits a red light! Head to trafftrak.com to get started without adding stress. We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details  easier than ever!  Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamegroup.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes! This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    15 min

  8. JAN 22

    From Broke to $1M in Free Ads: The Integrity Lesson That Saved The Company

    Send us a text When David Socha was broke and outbid at the last minute, one integrity-driven decision turned disaster into over $1M in free advertising and ultimately saved the company. David Socha has been in business for over 30 years, building Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company into a global plush powerhouse. In this conversation, David shares the early near-collapse that became a breakthrough, when a competitor outbid him for a radio personality and his business fell off a cliff. What happened next (a lesson in integrity) changed everything. David also unpacks the hardest modern bottleneck: COVID, when revenue dropped more than 80%, forcing a full rebuild and a shift to a 100-year legacy plan.  If you’re building in a fast-moving market, this episode is a masterclass in persistence, leadership, and long-term strategy.  📍Connect with David: LinkedIn: David Socha Website: plush.com Sponsor Tala Offshore connects businesses with top tier remote talent across admin, customer service, and SaaS development. Build a stronger team without adding stress. Visit talaoffshore.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________ We're excited to be able to offer our Business Game community an affiliate link for their HubSpot sign ups! HubSpot is the #1 CRM tool on the market - making managing clients and customer details easier than ever! Using our link to get started on Hubspot helps to support our work here at The Business Game: http://go.try-hubspot.com/Z6Eq50 start your free trial today! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This post contains affiliate links. By clicking and purchasing through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Business Game! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like and leave a review. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at www.thebusinessgamepodcast.com Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    48 min
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The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle Ready to level up your business and leadership game? The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle - brings you unfiltered business insights, startup stories, and scaling strategies from global leaders, founders, and innovators who’ve built thriving companies. Hosted by Steve Plummer and Kalena Stano, each episode dives into real-world case studies, growth tactics, and leadership lessons that reveal what it takes to win in today’s competitive business landscape. Whether you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or corporate innovator, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to grow smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. New episodes drop every Thursday and Saturday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and all major platforms. Watch video episodes on YouTube and explore more at thebusinessgamepodcast.com

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  • Creator
    The Business Game
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Business Game
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