Episode 19: Brandon Barnum-Referral Marketing, Scaling Smart, Relationship Capital

Episode 19: Brandon Barnum-Referral Marketing, Scaling Smart, Relationship Capital

In Episode 19 of The VP, we sit down with Brandon Barnum — dubbed the “King of Referrals” — to explore the power of relationship-driven growth. A veteran business strategist and CEO of HOA.com, Brandon shares how he 10X’d his income, built referral networks with over 5 million members, and helped 250K+ real estate pros expand their businesses. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to start using referral marketing to grow your business • Why personality-based selling changes the game • Common referral mistakes and how to avoid them • The mindset shift veteran entrepreneurs need to succeed • How to scale your impact without burning out For small business owners whether under $10M or higher levels of annual revenue, this is your crash course in referral-driven growth from a proven expert.

Episode 18: Carolina Zuleta - Mindset Mastery, Sales Confidence, Avoiding Burnout

In this episode of The VP Podcast, we sit down with Carolina Zuleta, an Executive Coach who helps visionary entrepreneurs master their mindset, build high-performing teams, and scale their businesses. With an MBA from the University of Chicago and a background in Wall Street, Carolina shares insights on overcoming self-doubt, selling with confidence, and avoiding burnout while scaling a business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The mindset shifts needed to overcome self-doubt and build a thriving business. ✅ How to sell with confidence—even if you’re not a natural salesperson. ✅ The key steps to scaling a business while maintaining focus and energy. ✅ How to secure funding and build a high-performing team. 🔗 Follow Carolina Zuleta: Website: https://www.carozuleta.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinazuleta/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinazuletacoaching/ 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review for The VP podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

The VP-Episode 17: Dan Uyemura – Entrepreneurial Growth, Agile Mindset, Northstar Metrics

In this episode of The VP Podcast, we sit down with Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, a visionary entrepreneur helping gym owners scale their businesses through technology. Dan shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a fitness-tech revolution. We dive deep into: ✅ The mindset and strategies behind successful business growth ✅ The importance of northstar metrics for small businesses ✅ How the agile mindset can transform your business approach ✅ Ethical business practices and why they matter in today’s world If you're a small business owner, veteran entrepreneur, or looking to scale your business ethically and efficiently, this episode is for you! 🔗 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

The VP-Episode 16: Alesia Galati - Podcasting, Business Growth, Efficiency

Title: Podcasting as a Growth Tool for Small Businesses with Alesia of Galati Media Description: Episode 16 of The VP Podcast, is a talk with Alesia Galati, founder of Galati Media, to discuss how small business owners—especially veteran entrepreneurs—can leverage podcasting to grow their businesses. Alesia shares insights from launching and managing over 50 podcasts, including: ✅ How podcasting can establish your authority and grow your audience ✅ The biggest mistakes new podcasters make—and how to avoid them ✅ The best strategies for monetizing your podcast ✅ How to efficiently integrate podcasting into your business operations Whether you’re thinking about launching a podcast or looking to refine your current one, this episode is packed with actionable advice! 🔗 Links & Resources * Connect with Alesia: http://www.galatimedia.com * * Follow The VP Podcast: @getthevp * 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 15: Chris Duprey—Breakthrough Conversations – The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Communication

In this special segment of The VP Podcast, we dive deep into The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Communication with Chris Duprey, a former Army officer turned business leader and coach. If you’re a small business owner, veteran entrepreneur, or leader looking to improve the way you communicate with your team, partners, and customers, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can apply today! 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Yes, And… – How embracing this mindset fosters collaboration and innovation ✅ Vanguarding – The secret to handling tough conversations with confidence ✅ Question First – Why great leaders lead with questions, not just answers ✅ Law of Three – How structuring communication in threes makes messages clearer and more memorable ✅ How to apply these four pillars to build stronger teams and businesses Chris breaks down real-world applications of these principles and shares actionable steps for small business owners looking to scale and lead more effectively. 📢 Listen now and start mastering high-impact communication! 🔗 Links: 🎥YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/thevpe15yt 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/thevpep15ap 🌎 Guest Website: https://www.questionfirstgroup.com 📲 Follow us: @getthevp #Leadership #Communication #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #VeteranOwned #TheVP