In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews David Wolf, founder of AuraVida Studios, discussing the evolution of podcasting and its impact on business success. David shares his journey from music production to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling and audience engagement. He provides insights i…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson welcomes Mark McFatridge, the visionary founder and CEO of Quade, an exclusive executive peer group community dedicated to CEOs and business owners. Mark’s journey from a successful career in banking to creating Quade reveals how transformative peer support can be for leaders facing the u…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Eunicia Peret, founder of Excelstra, explains the importance of cohesive wealth strategies for entrepreneurs. With nearly 20 years of experience, she delves into why entrepreneurs should adopt a holistic approach that spans tax strategies, investment portfolios, and legacy planning. Eunicia highlights the i…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Rick Meekins shares his insights on entrepreneurship and the key factors for success. He emphasizes the importance of having systems and processes in place to scale a business while maintaining quality. Rick also highlights the significance of having the right people on board and creating a strong company c…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Jeff Sekinger shares his inspiring journey as a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses. Jeff discusses the crucial lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of personal development and transitioning from working in the business to working on it. He also emphasizes the signi…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson sits down with Lonnie Sciambi, also known as the "Entrepreneur’s Yoda." Lonnie brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience to the table, having successfully started, sold, and advised countless businesses. He shares invaluable insights into cash flow management, the importance of c…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Brent Britton, a legal expert and entrepreneur, about his journey and insights into entrepreneurship. Brent reflects on his experience working with startups, emphasizing the importance of market validation and learning from failure. He also discusses the role of AI in the futur…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Doug McCullough, partner at Crady Jewett, McCullough & Huron LLP. Doug shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, from overcoming the hesitation to take the plunge, to navigating legal pitfalls and startup team dynamics. He also discusses the complexities of cross-border exp…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson welcomes Imran Syed, the founder of Hatchproof, to discuss his insights on tackling one of the most pressing issues businesses face today—employee retention. Imran shares how his personal experiences, from growing up in the Middle East to becoming a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, sh…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance Johnson welcomes Coach Dan Gordon, an expert in transforming entrepreneurs' approaches to sales. Dan brings over two decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs break free from self-imposed limitations and achieve their full potential. Lance and Coach Dan discuss the concept of "no douchebag sellin…

In the latest episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance welcomes Yoni Kominsky, a luminary in the field of entrepreneurship with a vast array of experiences as the co-founder and CEO of Ekeala and Multiply Mii. Yoni's journey embodies the very essence of entrepreneurship, from taking the plunge into the business world to fostering growth through stra…

Welcome to yet another engaging episode of Amplify Your Business. Today, we're privileged to have Corinne Mason, Partner at Summit Leadership Partners, who is committed to shaping leaders in mid-market businesses. Despite our usual focus on smaller ventures, this episode delivers invaluable leadership development insights that can benefit entrepren…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we sit down with Dan Rogers, an entrepreneur who brings an entirely fresh perspective to the table. The conversation dives deep into the foundational principles every entrepreneur must consider to succeed truly. In the heart of the discussion, Rogers, the CEO and owner of WorkP2P, emphasizes the importance …

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we're joined by Erika Anderson from the picturesque landscapes of Spain. Erika shares her profound insights on entrepreneurship, the critical importance of vision, and the intricate journey of transitioning from full-time leadership to a semi-retired role. This conversation unveils the essence of entreprene…

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance engages with the CEO of Capital Raise, Carl Grant III, diving into Carl's rich entrepreneurial journey and discussing the intricacies of raising capital for businesses. Carl's vast experience presents a treasure trove of insights that are critical for entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of inve…

In episode 268, Lance meets with Seth Temko, the founder of Full On Strategy, a go-to-market consultancy that helps companies achieve hypergrowth. With a background in entrepreneurship and startups, Seth has a wealth of experience in the technology sector. He has lived through the boom and bust of the dot-com era and has a deep understanding of the…

In episode 267, Lance sits down with Alex Mic Podar, the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company that focuses solely on bookkeeping services. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Alex has built a successful business that is dedicated to providing high-quality bookkeeping solutions to clients. Alex is passionate…

In episode 266, Lance sits down with James Jackson, the founder and president of Spotz, a company that aims to be the "Airbnb for non-overnight community spaces." With a background in business and a passion for entrepreneurship, James has built a career around solving problems and finding innovative solutions. He brings a wealth of experience and a…

In episode 265, Lance sits down with Ashley McCarney, the founder and president of Involvi, an HR consulting firm. With a background in people operations, Ashley is passionate about improving employment relationships and helping leaders become better people leaders. In this interview, Ashley shares her insights on what every entrepreneur needs to k…

In episode 264 of AYB’s Entrepreneur Podcast, Lance chats with Tino Mantella, the CEO of Turknett Leadership Group. With extensive experience in leadership and having previously served as the CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia, Tino is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses develop effective leadership strategies. In this i…

In Episode 263 of the Amplify Your Business Entrepreneur Podcast, Russ Law, CEO and co-founder of Verensics, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of perseverance in starting a business. He discusses the roller-coaster nature of entrepreneurship and managing self-doubt. Russ also explains how Verensics addresses ethical evaluations …

In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we interview Tammy Barlette, a former Air Force Pilot for 20 years and now a successful entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Athena's Voice, a speaker referral business that aims to empower and inspire women in the military aviation community. Tammy is also the founder of Cross Check, a mental performance…

For Episode 260 of the Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Pro, the president and Chief Strategy Advisor at VRINetics LLC. With a background in physics, engineering, and business administration, Dr. Pro brings a unique blend of quantitative analysis and strategic thinking to his work, making this episode uniquely interesting as Dr. Pr…

For Episode 259 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kerri Davis, the co-founder and CEO of Fortress, a software solution that helps property management companies manage their assets and create efficiency in their operations. With a background in accounting and law, Kerri has leveraged her entrepreneurial spirit to build a successful business …

For Episode 258 of Amplify Your Business, Christa Jones, the founder of Rose City Professional Organizing. They tackle the overwhelming stress that clutter and disorganization can bring for those facing extreme clutter challenges, where cleaning up feels impossible. This extends to busy individuals juggling work, family, and emotional attachments t…

For Episode 257 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Dennis Humphrey, the owner of Eden Business Concepts, LLC. They’re a company that collaborates with family-owned and closely held businesses to address workforce-related crises and employee conflicts that impede both productivity and growth. Their strategies are designed to enhance workforce…

For Episode 256 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Amy Zuk Olsen, the owner of Safety Buzz Campus, who’s tackling the problem of safety awareness and culture in both individual and corporate settings. Safety Buzz educates businesses about areas requiring safety measures, mentors employees to create a safety-oriented culture, and emphasizes t…

For Episode 255 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Mike Lee who is the President of Fundica, a company addressing the formidable challenge of helping entrepreneurs secure essential funding. They aim to simplify the funding process through research and surveys while supporting "entrepreneur support organizations" to enhance client acquisition…

For Episode 253 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Sophia Fairweather, the founder of Key Angels, and the youngest entrepreneur we’ve had the pleasure of chatting to for our Amplify Your Business podcast. Key Angels aims to support both entrepreneurship and home-ownership in the youth. Key Angels' core model involves living in one unit of a …

For Episode 253 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Pierce Krol, the founder and CEO of Insurely Inc, who generously shared his 18 years of entrepreneurial experience. He emphasized three key lessons: embracing failure, continuous learning, and resilience. Insurely, his digital insurance brokerage, evolved from his frustration with the insura…

For Episode 252 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kim Lowert who is the Founder and CEO of a company reshaping the online shopping experience: Appstract. Kim founded his eCommerce consultancy after observing that online shopping hasn’t evolved much in the past 15 to 20 years - remaining static like a catalog. Appstract’s focus has primarily…

For Episode 251 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by John MacInnes, the founder of Earthware. In this episode, John shares invaluable insights from his lifelong entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing perseverance, financial acumen, and adaptability. Earthware is transforming single-use containers through a circular strategy, catalyzing a positiv…

For Episode 250 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jay Schiff, the co-founder and CEO of Addinex Technologies. Addinex Technologies is cost-effectively and brilliantly solving a massive problem: the growing opioid crisis, which saw overdose deaths surpassing 100,000 for the first time, with over 80% of these deaths attributed to opioids. Jay…

For Episode 249 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Alex Dow, the co-founder and chief innovation officer over at Mirai Security out in Vancouver, B.C. Mirai Security is a cybersecurity company that focuses on developing solutions for small, medium, and large enterprises, particularly those that are digitally enabled and may face compliance o…

For Episode 248 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Josh Furstoss, the CEO and co-founder of Incued. Induced aims to provide real-time financial data on private market assets to venture capital firms, private equity firms, investment banks, lenders, etc. This allows them to understand the performance, revenue, spending, and more of the portfo…

For Episode 247 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Thomas Deneve, the founder and CEO of RentFund. RentFund turns rent payments into an investment and incentivizes people to take better care of the places where they live. The mission at RentFund is pretty simple: they believe that everyone should benefit financially from the place they live …

For Episode 246 of Amplify Your Business, we’re in conversation with Christian Solomine, founder and CEO of Fractional CRO. What is a fractional CRO? A fractional CRO is an executive team member responsible for marketing, sales, business development, and customer success, essentially overseeing all revenue-generating aspects of a business. The key …

For Episode 245 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Charlie Aldis, the co-founder and CRO of Maven IT. Charlie started in the telecom industry at just 18 years old, and by 30, had worked his way up to the executive level. However, frustration, anger, and stress caused his blood pressure to skyrocket, and he ended up having a stroke at work on…

For Episode 244 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Moh Noori, the CEO and founder of ScriptChain Health. heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, which equates to over 700,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone and globally, over 18 million deaths annually. Readmission equates to over $72M a day in penalties and lo…

For Episode 243 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Neil Belenkie, the CEO of Ascent Drywall and Coating. Neil is a serial entrepreneur with over 50 successful businesses under his belt. In his current venture, as the CEO of Ascent Drywall and Coating, Neil completely redone their finance modelling, created a new ideal customer profile, rebui…

For Episode 242 of Amplify Your Business, we’re at the Edmonton Unlimited Open House, and we’re speaking to a lot of incredible entrepreneurs, hearing their stories, their challenges, and their successes. First up, we speak with Lilah Penddah, the founder and CEO of Afro Facts. Afro Facts creates educational tools, games, workshops, and webinars to…

For Episode 241 of Amplify Your Business, we’re excited to be let out of the studio! Coming to you from Edmonton Unlimited’s Open House we had the opportunity to chat with some of the great entrepreneurial minds coming out of Edmonton. This episode is part one of a two-part series, in which Lance enjoyed catching up with past AYB alum and meeting s…

For Episode 240 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jenny Beres, the co-founder and president of Pink Shark PR. Pink Shark PR works with funders and founders in the tech industry to help them expand their companies past the early or growth stages of their businesses. Their area of specialization is startup first, PR second, which means that t…

For Episode 239 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Lior Klisman, the co-founder of Sentant. Sentant is a service company in the IT security and compliance space that works with startups and investors to help them grow. They do this by ensuring their security is in place for regulation and compliance, which allows for more secure investments.…

For Episode 238 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Smith, the co-founder and CEO of 360 Liability Management. 360 Energy Liability Management is an engineering and environmental science consulting business. They work towards making oil and gas site closures as simple as possible. Essentially, they focus on making these site closures sim…

For Episode 237 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jamie Smith, the Chief Experience Officer at Amplify Advisors. Amplify Advisors helps small and medium-sized growth-focused businesses with their financial strategy. Their mission is to enhance communities, cultivate connections, and amplify opportunities by aiding these small to medium-size…

For Episode 236 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Aireka Harvell, the founder of Nodat. Nodat is a geo-targeting mobile marketing platform that uses AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to personalize the local search experiences for content creators and local businesses to help them target the right audiences in the right …

For Episode 235 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Fred Dyste, the founder of BizWatt LLC. BizWatt is a software development company that has developed a PPM tool, called QFactor that helps Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers effectively and profitably track project scope, budget, and timeline. Qfactor is a software tool designed to help land…

For Episode 234 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Niddel, the CEO of MIT45. MIT45 is a kratom company. Kratom is what we call the leaves of a tropical tree in the coffee family, Mitragyna speciosa, that is indigenous to Southeast Asia. These leaves contain a chemical called mitragynine that produces stimulant-like effects (like caffein…

For Episode 233 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Aaron Bylund and Mike Shattuck, co-founders of Soon. Soon is a consumer fintech company focused on cryptocurrencies. 80% of Americans have never invested in crypto, and many of them cite one of two reasons for this: it’s a risky, volatile investment, and it’s very technical and difficult to …