46 episodes

No-nonsense insight for business folks! Whether you're contemplating starting a business, you're new to business, or you're a pro who is dealing with unresolved challenges, this is the place for you. You'll get actionable ideas, insights, and the motivation to grow your business, as you've always hoped to. Your host, Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor brings down-to-earth talk, conversation with thought-leaders, and much more. The key to your success lies in the untapped potential of you and your team. Join us at the Trough as we tap into your opportunity. A special shout-out to Tim Paige. Not only an amazing Human Resources VP at a prestigious New England university but a true Master of Music. That's right, he produced, played, mixed, and recorded our music tracks. Thanks, Tim.

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No-nonsense insight for business folks! Whether you're contemplating starting a business, you're new to business, or you're a pro who is dealing with unresolved challenges, this is the place for you. You'll get actionable ideas, insights, and the motivation to grow your business, as you've always hoped to. Your host, Ed Drozda, The Small Business Doctor brings down-to-earth talk, conversation with thought-leaders, and much more. The key to your success lies in the untapped potential of you and your team. Join us at the Trough as we tap into your opportunity. A special shout-out to Tim Paige. Not only an amazing Human Resources VP at a prestigious New England university but a true Master of Music. That's right, he produced, played, mixed, and recorded our music tracks. Thanks, Tim.

    Under Construction Is Good For Business

    Under Construction Is Good For Business

    Under construction- conjures up ideas of not being ready for prime time, eh? Not so fast! A business that is under construction has chosen to remain open to possibility. It is a business that knows that the status quo is not reliable. It is a business that understands, innovation is a key to success.

    • 8 min
    Demystifying Entreprenuership: Rethinking the Aura

    Demystifying Entreprenuership: Rethinking the Aura

    As enticing as entrepreneurship is, it is often misunderstood. Join us as we take a look at the inner workings of the concept as well as the mindset of those who choose this path.

    My guest, John Panaccione is the co-founder of Folla Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer focused on helping small businesses and startups raise capital. Before launching Folla Capital in 2020, he co-founded and led a software company called the LogicBay Corporation from its launch in 2003 to its sale to Pluribus Technologies in 2020. During that time, he learned everything there is to know about the challenging world of small business finance the only way you can – the hard way - by doing. Along the way, in 2013, John also co-founded a non-profit VETtoCEO with another Army veteran-turned-business-owner. VETtoCEO’s mission is to help transitioning military members explore small business ownership as a viable career path when leaving military service.  Contact information for John can be found on either of his websites. 

    • 31 min
    Marketing- No PhD Required

    Marketing- No PhD Required

    Marketing, love it or hate it, if you are a small business person you know it matters. Learn more about four fundamental elements that can take your marketing effort from mediocre to extraordinary. Intent, Audience, Content, and Venue... 

    • 11 min
    Readiness and Advice

    Readiness and Advice

    • 9 min
    I'm Back and This Time I Mean It

    I'm Back and This Time I Mean It

    This second hiatus has turned out to be quite a lengthy one.  It wasn't just a matter of relocating and settling in. It is about accepting that with major changes comes a lot of introspection. This process has taught me a few things, which I chose to share in this episode. At the root of it all, it doesn't matter if you are a small business owner, CEO of an international conglomerate, or President of a major world power. We are all human. Taking the time to get back to the basics of who we are is a vital step. A step that should be repeated as necessary.

    • 11 min
    Success Defined: Mapping Your Journey to What Truly Matters

    Success Defined: Mapping Your Journey to What Truly Matters

    My guest, Dave Lubelczyk is a corporate escape artist dedicated to helping individuals break free from societal expectations and live authentically. His philosophy centers around empowering people to create a roadmap to realize their dreams, guiding them to define and follow their own unique paths. 
    Society tells us to measure success in terms of amassing riches. But Dave believes that success should be measured by experiences and fulfillment. Therefore, one's success is measured by how well we are able to leverage our resources of time, money, energy, and freedom to give us the experiences and fulfillment we seek in our lives. 
    During the discussion, listeners will learn what is needed to map out their unique success journey and create a plan that will give them the life they want when they want it. 

    You can learn more about Dave at  www.TheDreamCatapult.com. Get your free Dream Life Handbook here. Sign up for the discounted Liberation Launchpad here.

    • 30 min

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