Small Business Break-Through

Navigating Small Business Success with Peter Kalanda of Three Horizons Interactive

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, where this week’s guest is Peter Kalanda, owner of Three Horizons Interactive. Peter shares his journey from the hospitality industry to digital marketing, emphasizing his passion for working with small businesses of all budgets. Key topics include the importance of personalized customer service, effective SEO strategies, and the evolving digital marketing landscape, particularly with AI. Peter highlights the value of trust and referrals in business growth and offers practical advice for small business owners. He also discusses recent successful projects and the significance of genuine human interaction in a tech-driven world. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:09 Meet Peter Kalanda: From Hospitality to Digital Marketing 04:15 The Importance of Clear Messaging and Personal Touch 05:28 Overcoming Business Challenges 10:28 The Power of Referrals 15:41 Navigating the Digital Marketing Landscape with AI 20:30 Contact Information and Final Thoughts 21:22 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Questions

Rewiring Mindsets for Success with Patricia Stepler

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason interviews Patricia Stepler, founder of Creating Top Producers. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts for achieving long-term success and fulfillment. Patricia shares her approach to helping clients overcome limiting beliefs by understanding and rewiring their thought processes. She illustrates her points with personal anecdotes, including her son's journey to securing a full collegiate scholarship and how it inspired her to delve deeper into mindset coaching. The episode also touches on tools and techniques to sustain changes and offers practical advice for individuals striving to break old habits and achieve their goals. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:28 Meet Patricia Stepler: Mindset Expert 01:38 Understanding Limiting Beliefs 03:25 Patricia's Personal Journey 05:36 The Process of Breaking Down Beliefs 12:11 The Role of Technology in Mindset Shifts 14:37 Tips for Overcoming Setbacks 18:32 Lightning Round and Conclusion

Maximize Efficiency with Your VA | Featuring Cameron Dusky of BELAY Solutions

Welcome to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how to effectively utilize virtual assistants (VAs) to maximize efficiency and productivity for your small business. Our guest, Cameron Dusky, Executive Assistant at BELAY Solutions, shares invaluable insights on transitioning tasks, building trust, setting up effective systems, and leveraging both human and AI capabilities to achieve a seamless operational workflow. Whether you're considering hiring a VA or looking to get more out of your current one, Cameron’s expertise offers practical steps to make your business thrive. Learn more about the strategic delegation of tasks like email and calendar management and discover how a VA can be a game-changer for your business. Learn more about Belay: https://belaysolutions.com [https://belaysolutions.com] 00:00 Introduction to the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast 00:26 Meet Cameron Dusky: The VA of VAs 01:15 Mindset Shift: Delegating to Your VA 03:13 First Tasks to Delegate to Your VA 07:07 The Power of a Structured Inbox System 15:00 Building a Strong VA Relationship 21:31 The Future of VAs and AI 23:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Transforming Social Media & Negative Reviews: Interview with John Worthington, CEO of Sircles

In this episode of the Small Business Breakthrough Podcast, host Jason Pond interviews John Worthington, CEO, and founder of Sircles. They discuss the challenges small businesses face with bad reviews and how Sircles aims to revolutionize the industry by focusing on social recommendations from trusted friends rather than reviews from strangers. John shares his inspiration for starting the company, the hurdles they encountered while building Circles, and their approach to maintaining a positive social media space. The conversation also delves into the impact of data and KPIs on decision-making and the significance of staying true to one's vision. Watch as John reveals his proudest moments as an entrepreneur and offers insights into the future of social media. Don't miss the lightning round for some fun, rapid-fire questions. Download the Circles app, available in the app store, or invest through their limited-time crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder: wefunder.com/circles. 00:00 Introduction to the Small Business Podcast 00:10 The Problem with Bad Reviews 00:41 Introducing John Worthington and Sircles 00:59 The Inspiration Behind Sircles 03:43 Challenges in Building Sircles 05:32 Staying Focused and Overcoming Distractions 09:00 Tracking Progress with KPIs 10:32 Proudest Moments and Future Vision 15:02 Lightning Round with John Worthington 17:01 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Leveraging Technology for Small Business Success with Ben Johnson, CEO of Particle 41

In this episode of the Small Business podcast series, host Jason interviews Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle 41, a digital consultancy that helps small businesses leverage technology to enhance their operations. Ben, a five-time technical founder, shares insights on how technology, particularly AI, can benefit small businesses by automating processes, increasing efficiency, and improving customer experience. He explains how Particle 41 assists companies in integrating tech solutions like CRM systems and chatbots to streamline operations and meet customer demands. Ben also discusses the importance of keeping the human element in AI interactions and offers examples of how his company supports businesses in using existing tools like Office 365 Copilot more effectively.    00:00 Introduction to the Small Business Podcast 00:40 Meet Ben Johnson: CEO of Particle 41 00:58 Understanding Particle 41's Mission 01:56 The Importance of Technology in Small Businesses 03:52 Real-World Applications and Success Stories 06:37 Leveraging AI for Small Business Efficiency 08:52 The Momentum Community for Founders 14:22 Future of Tech Stacks and AI Integration 17:08 Lightning Round with Ben Johnson 19:36 Conclusion and Contact Information   Keeping momentum in your small business is hard — but you don’t have to do it alone. 👉 See if you’re a fit for The Momentum Community: https://www.mountainfreedom.coach/momentum