Welcome to Small Business Stories, the podcast where we celebrate the real-life journeys of small business owners. We dig into inspiring tales of triumphs, challenges, and the tough lessons we learned along the way. Each episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical tips that you can use to fuel your own entrepreneurial dreams. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business, you’ll find motivation and insight in every story. Tune in and get ready to be inspired ...
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eCommerce Growth Secrets: Sabir Semerkant Proven Tips for Small Business Success
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59:56Join Dr. LL on Small Biz Stories as she interviews Sabir Semerkant, founder of Growth by Sabir and a billion-dollar eCommerce strategist who has worked with industry legends like Gary Vee and Neil Patel. Sabir shares actionable insights and candid advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to scale, adapt, and thrive in today’s digi…
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Learning From the Past: Inspiration for Returning Citizens With Luis Angel Torres Rodriguez
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32:23In this inspiring episode (S5:E12) of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Luis Angel Torres Rodriguez, founder of Societal Bridge, Inc., to explore how positivity, the importance of life-long learning, and how second chances can transform the lives of returning citizens. Drawing from his own experience and award-winning advocacy with programs …
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eCommerce: How to Boost Sales & Customer Lifetime Value by Matthew Stafford
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29:50Discover how to thrive in the new era of eCommerce with revenue optimization strategies that go beyond traditional marketing. Host Dr. LL sits down with Matthew Stafford, renowned founder of BuildGrowScale.com and the “eCommerce Wizard” behind the success of brands like ESPN, Discovery Channel, and Women’s Health Magazine. His experience has also a…
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A New Chill Technique Towards Focus & Healing With Christine Bernat
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39:07In this episode of Small Biz Stories, host Dr. LL welcomes Christine Bernat, a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner and holistic healing and stress management coach, to share her innovative approach to finding calm, focus, and healing in the fast-paced world of small business. Christine specializes in helping entrepreneurs and …
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Reset Your Mind for Success via Neuro Quantum Science with Marc Mathys
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39:05S5:E9 Are old habits and limiting beliefs holding you or your business back? In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Marc Mathys, CEO of Reset-it, to explore how the innovative "neuro quantum" approach-blending neuroscience and quantum physics-can help you Reset, Reown, and Restart the way you work. We discuss how our brain’s wi…
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No Nonsense Web Design: A Proven Method to Boost Your Small Business by Michael Pilla
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33:15Join Dr. LL on Small Biz Stories as she sits down with Michael Pilla, founder of Pilla Creative Marketing, to uncover a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to web design that actually works. Michael shares his proven method for creating websites that not only look great but drive real business results-cutting through the fluff to help small busin…
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Trust Without Limits: Building Resilient Leaders with Dr. Darryl Stickel
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33:27S5:E7 Join Dr. Darryl Stickel, the world-renowned "Trust Architect," as he shares breakthrough insights from his acclaimed trust-building model—developed as a Big 4 consultant, author, and thought leader with a PhD from Duke University. Despite navigating life with visual impairment, Dr. Stickel demonstrates that true vision goes far beyond sight, …
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A Real Estate Investor Who Triumphed Over Tragedy: Motivation by Nick Prefontaine
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27:50💪 At just 14 years old, Nick Prefontaine survived a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma, with doctors predicting he’d never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Defying all odds, Nick not only walked but ran out of the hospital, proving the power of determination and resilience. 🌟 Today, Nick is a motivational speaker (named "To…
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Revolutionizing Small Business: Tips for Building a Thriving Community With Eric Vincent
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47:58In this eye-opening episode of Small Biz Buffet, we sit down with Eric Vincent, the "Excuse Killer," who just makes sh*t happen! He is the visionary founder of ProcurementCon and Black Ink Creative Partners. Eric shares his journey from the school of hard knocks to becoming a beacon of hope for small business owners everywhere. Discover how Eric's …
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Igniting Learning: Anubha Bhatla is on a Crusade for Curiosity to Transform Education
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36:38🎙️ Small Biz Stories is thrilled to welcome Anubha Bhatla, founder of Curiosity Lab Inc. - she is a true Curiosity Crusader! 🌟 Recently named a grand prize winner in the Wells Fargo Works Project contest 🏆, Anubha shares her incredible 10-year journey of building a revolutionary science education program for youth ages 2 to 15. 🔬✨ In this inspiring…
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Nurturing Success: a Wholistic Approach to Entrepreneurship with Coach Mary Adelma
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35:48🍽️ Welcome to another nourishing episode of Small Biz Stories, where Dr. LL serves up insights to help your business thrive! 🌟 Today, we're joined by Mary Adelman, a visionary yet grounded business coach who takes a wholistic approach to entrepreneur and small business wellness. 🌿💼 Discover how Mary's coaching goes beyond mere accountability: 🔍 Gai…
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Unlock the Power of Relationship Selling: Expert Insights with James Jacobi
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33:15Unlock the Secrets to Building Unbreakable Business Relationships! Join us on Small Biz Buffet as we sit down with renowned sales consultant and relationship selling expert, James Jacobi! 🚀 In this episode, James shares his proven strategies for transforming your sales approach and building lasting connections with your clients. Discover: 📈 How to …
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Savoring Success: Insights from Marketing Maven Melanie Rudin
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29:08🍴 Ready for a taste of success? 🚀 Join us on Small Biz Buffet as we sit down with the incredible Melanie Rudin, marketing maven and owner of MiT Communications, and founder of the Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition (JCROC)! 🌟 In this episode, Melanie shares: 🍴 The inside scoop on JCROC and the upcoming Restaurant Week (March 3-9, 2025) 📅 💡 Her…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Dr. David Lipman
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39:13Welcome to a journey down a health path. This podcast is dedicated to exploring the world of chiropractic care and holistic health. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Lipman, the founder of Physical Evidence in Florida. With a wealth of experience as both a chiropractic physician and a patient, Dr. Lipman offers a unique perspective on man…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Franca Borgia
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59:24Franca Borgia is a visionary, artist, and author. As a polyglot, she is hyper-aware of cultural sensitivies and the power of nuance: words have impact. She uses her artistry to create intricate, conceptual installations that are featured in several hotels and museums around the world. Her home - and her heart - is in Venice. This podcast was a spec…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Denise Drinkwalter
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22:07Denise Drinkwalter is one of those laid back, "take it as it comes," type of person that you can instantly relate with. Her Canadian roots and career in education as a teacher and principal offer immediate connection points and the confidence that she is going to help you get there - wherever it is that you are going. She is a life coach focused on…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Danielle Perlin-Good
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18:27Danielle Perlin-Good has deep experience in digital marketing and ghostwriting. She takes her clients on a journey of personal discovery and healing as the "Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter." Danielle exudes cautious optimism and a time-proven process that takes her clients step-by-step through getting their book idea out of their heads on onto the digital…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Dr. Brenda Boston
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25:40Dr. Brenda Boston is the President of the Dr. Marie Barney Boston Foundation which was founded by her late mother. It offers more than a scholarship to help students attend college, it also teaches accountability, responsibility, and giving back to the community. To date, since the foundation launched in 2015, they have helped 35 students with tuit…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Jennifer Holmes
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22:01Jennifer Holmes founded Joyous Journeys - all because she was interested in "voluntourism" and "eco-tourism" but couldn't find the services that she needed to play her offshore vacations. She, like so many others, enjoys taking vacations but also wants to give back while she's holidaying. Whether it is for a day, a few days, or even the focus of th…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Annie Mork
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21:05Annie Mork is the founder of Jobs For Therapists, which is a job board made for theraplists including SLPs, PTs, OTs, and Psychs. She is helping connect recruiters and job seekers in the therapy world in a more meaningful way. Her training is in speech therapty where she now has a telehealth practice supporting children with speech challenges, many…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Brilly Semenova
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12:54Meet Brilly Semenova - a disability self-advocate who does not take 'no' for an answer. She has the tenacity, spunk, and knowledge of an entire team of advocates. As a child, she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and now has difficulty with daily living. But that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her Master's in Organizational Leadership and Nonprof…
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Enrique Morgan
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29:50Accolade Wines is innovating everything from its bottles to its technology and production processes. Like bubbles? They have a new Prosecco ... and there are so many new ideas that will pop later this year. Enrique Morgan, managing director of the Americas, shares his gritty tales of beginning his wine journey selling to California gas stations to …
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Colin Darretta
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24:03Colin Darretta is a "reformed investment banker," serial entrepreneur, investor, and a journalist for Forbes, Inc, TechCrunch, plus other major media. He is the CEO and co-founder of Innovation Department, which spurs the brands of the future. Colin also co-founded FINN, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. He lamented all the virtue …
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Christine Spang
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35:19Christine Spang, founder & CTO of Nylas, has evolved over the last decade growing her software company which is essentially like "the plumbing for the internet" connecting code. She talks about how the highs are super high and the lows are super low but that foundation at MIT prepared her for the mental fortitude that she was going to need to lead …
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The Grit Files with Loralyn Mears & Guest Christina Richards
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19:17Christina Richards is the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of Virtana - a software company specializing in cloud services. She took the road less traveled. Indeed, Christina calls it the "dark side" where she took a deep dive into engineering then evolved into marketing. With her role today, she has the opportunity to influence rising professionals in…
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