Just Minding My Business

MATT WATSON is a 5x founder, seasoned CTO, and current CEO of Full Scale—a software development staffing company with a team of over 300 engineers. Matt is obsessed with building teams that think like owners. Matt’s the host of the Product Driven podcast and author of the best-selling book by the same name, written to help engineering leaders stop babysitting and start building teams that lead themselves.After two decades in tech, he’s seen what happens when developers are treated like ticket-takers: low morale, wasted effort, and products no one asked for. That’s why he’s made it his mission to help teams build the opposite—high-trust, high-impact engineering orgs that actually ship what matters.CONTACT DETAILS Company: Full ScaleEmail: spo81rty@gmail.com Website: https://fullscale.io/ Social Media:LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us

Join us as we explore the power of story telling for entrepreneurs! Learn essential business tips and how to adopt the right entrepreneur mindset. Discover how a creative strategist can leverage branding and marketing digital to grow your business with compelling stories.Jake Isham is a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist and creative director who helps founders and entrepreneurs turn their expertise into authority through powerful storytelling. Over the past decade, Jake has worked with more than 150 entrepreneurs and companies— including Grant Cardone, Callaway, 5.11 Tactical, and Travis Mathew—creating content that’s generated over 1 billion views online. Jake focuses on blending his background in filmmaking with deep marketing strategy, with creating digital shows and social media content for CEOs and entrepreneurs to cut through the noise by crafting content that builds trust, drives visibility, and creates true omnipresence across platforms.Whether scaling a founder-led brand or launching a thought leader

Join us as we chat with Kevin Roy, CEO and Co-Founder of Green Banana SEO, about his unique approach to search engine optimization and digital marketing for businesses. He shares valuable business tips and insights into video editing. This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to improve their content marketing strategies.KEVIN ROY is the CEO and co-founder of GreenBanana SEO, a digital marketing agency born from a radical idea: performance-based SEO that guarantees Page One Google rankings—or clients don’t pay. With over 20 years of experience across various industries such as finance, biotech, retail, and manufacturing, Kevin has a proven track record of helping companies grow, improve customer experience, and boost profits through effective marketing strategies.Kevin has always been ahead of the curve—especially now, as marketing rapidly shifts with AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. He knows that most business leaders don’t have time to figure out all the new tech, and tha

Jeff Schreifels, Principal and Owner at Veritus Group. Jeff brings more than 32 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, partnering with leaders and fundraisers to create transformational donor relationships that fuel mission impact. We’re going to dig into what truly moves donors—and how organizations can build relationships that last.Jeff’s commitment to data and to building authentic relationships with donors began when he worked as a Senior Strategist at The Domain Group and led a team that executed strategic plans and direct-response marketing for clients such as, Feeding America, Arthritis Foundation, American Cancer Society and The Salvation Army; among many others. Jeff and his team helped raise over $200MM dollars for their clients over 12 years. In 2009, Jeff joined Richard Perry, one of the former owners of The Domain Group, to become Senior Partner of Veritus Group.Veritus is a major gift consulting agency that has taken the discipline of direct-response and applied it to major gifts. This is

With the rapid onset of AI, the marketing landscape is rapidly changing.Bryan Phelps is the founder and CEO of Big Leap, a digital marketing agency that helps businesses build scalable growth systems through a strategic blend of brand and performance. What began as a self-taught journey in SEO back in 2005 has evolved into a leadership role guiding national brands through today’s shifting marketing landscape. Since founding Big Leap in 2008, Bryan has grown the company from a solo consultancy into a 80+ person agency trusted by companies across industries—from high-growth startups to private equity-backed brands. Under his leadership, Big Leap has developed a Brand-Led Performance Marketing framework that helps clients align paid media, SEO, content, digital PR, and revenue operations to build trust, drive efficiency, and improve customer acquisition over the long term. Investors, Founders, and Marketing Leaders alike turn to Bryan and his team when short-term tactics stop working and a more resilient, system

Jeff Greenfield is a three-time entrepreneur, advisor, and innovator with 30 years of experience driving growth at the intersection of marketing, measurement, and strategy. Today, he’s leading Provalytics, a privacy-centric, AI-driven attribution platform designed to solve marketing’s most pressing challenge: there is no single source of truth.For CFOs and finance leaders, this isn’t just a marketing problem—it’s a business problem.  Without reliable attribution, companies struggle with budget allocation, wasted media spend, and proving ROI. Jeff bridges the gap between marketing data and financial clarity.CONTACT DETAILSEmail: jeff.greenfield@provalytics.com Company: ProvalyticsWebsite: https://provalytics.com Social Media:LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/provalytics/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or co

What if retirement isn’t the finish line—it’s the riskiest part of the journey?Erik Brenner is a 30-year financial veteran who’s helped thousands of clients navigate the second half of wealth: how to safely come down the financial mountain. As CEO of Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions, Erik serves as a “Personal CFO” for successful individuals— integrating investment, tax, and legacy planning under one roof.Today, he’s here to talk about why your parents’ retirement won’t work for you—and what to do instead. Erik Brenner, CFP®, is the President and CEO of Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions, a fiduciary firm that integrates advanced financial planning with in-house tax strategy. With over 30 years of experience, Erik specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals—including pre- retirees, business owners, and medical professionals—transition from saving and building to preserving and distributing wealth with confidence. Through his firm’s “Personal CFO” approach, Erik delivers the simplicity, clarity, and st

Janelle Jones is a highly accomplished marketing strategist and successful entrepreneur. Learn about effective marketing strategies and how they propelled her small business to new heights. Janelle shares her insights on business growth, offering a clear marketing strategy for success.Janelle Jones is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Infusion Enterprises and 4kiddos. With a Master’s in Digital Marketing and over a decade of experience, she helps entrepreneurs and families grow with smart strategies and creative storytelling. She's also a homeschooling mom who is passionate about blending business, family, and travel into a meaningful life. Janelle Jones is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and homeschooling mom who thrives on helping others turn their ideas into impactful, profitable brands.She is the founder of Infusion Enterprises, a digital marketing agency that empowers coaches and entrepreneurs, particularly single mothers, to grow their businesses with clarity and confidence. She

Lasada “LP” Pippen is a former computer engineer turned powerhouse keynote & motivational team building speaker who helps organizations & professionals break barriers and elevate their impact. He channels inspiring storytelling to ignite purpose, perseverance, and dynamic results.His signature keynote, The Climb, equips audiences with the mindset and tools to rise higher—personally and professionally. Lasada “LP” Pippen, a former computer engineer turned motivational speaker, is renowned for his dynamic approach to leadership & motivational team building. A first-generation college graduate and bilingual STEM expert, Lasada has spent over a decade in the tech industry before pivoting to keynote & motivational speaking. His keynote series, "The Climb: How to move beyond barriers and elevate your impact," leverages his rich background to inspire corporate audiences. His presentations blend profound insights and personal anecdotes, empowering attendees to transcend professional barriers and enhan

After years of struggling with mysterious health issues, Brad Pitzele’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with autoimmune arthritis in 2010 and malignant melanoma in 2014. Though his doctors prescribed treatments, Brad grew uneasy about the potential increase in cancer risk these therapies posed. Determined to find a safer, more holistic path, he delved deeper into his health—and uncovered additional infections: Lyme disease and Bartonella. As his fatigue, brain fog, and limited mobility became overwhelming, Brad sought alternatives that could offer real relief.In 2016, his doctor recommended either hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT). Intrigued but unimpressed by the systems available, Brad decided to engineer his own EWOT solution. The impact was nothing short of life-changing: within a year, his energy, mental clarity, and physical strength were restored. The transformation was so profound that his doctor soon asked if Brad could build EWOT systems for othe

Alfredo Borodowski is a keynote speaker, consultant, and workshop leader who helps leaders and organizations thrive in the most disruptive era of our lifetime — the age of Artificial Intelligence.With over three decades of experience, Alfredo has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Motorola, elite Executive Learning Groups, and more than 50 nonprofits, transforming cultures, building resilience, and unlocking peak performance. His work blends Positive Psychology, neuroscience, and leadership strategy, equipping teams to turn uncertainty into confident action, burnout into engagement, and disruption into their greatest advantage.Alfredo’s story is as compelling as his expertise. Once a respected spiritual leader, his life was upended by public scandal, arrest, and the crushing weight of mental illness. Through resilience and a strengths based approach, he rebuilt himself — not into who he was, but into a stronger, wiser, more purposeful version of himself. Today, he brings that lived experience and hard won

Do you believe health is wealth? Kwame Terra is a health revolutionary and the founder of bEHR Health, a company fighting to close the life expectancy gap in Black communities. Blending his roots as a record-breaking endurance athlete with a public health and equity lens, Kwame is building the first universal Black Electronic Health Record — technology, culture, and community designed to put power back in the hands of the people. His mission is simple but radical: to make health liberation the new standard. Kwame recently made international headlines by shattering the record for most steps in 30 days—over 2 million verified, which is enough to walk the entire Gulf Coast. He did it to spark attention for bEHR Health’s upcoming app, designed to make health a core part of Black culture and everyday life. Kwame brings a unique perspective as a plant-based eater for the last ten years, endurance athlete, and a public health innovator. His approach fuses grassroots community insight with digital health tech, helpin

Discover how to transform your life insurance into a valuable retirement asset with Ben Mohr's expert guidance. Learn the strategies and techniques to maximize your policy's potential and create a secure financial future. From understanding the basics of life insurance to advanced retirement planning, this video will provide you with the knowledge and insights to make informed decisions about your financial well-being.BEN MOHR is a trusted leader in retirement and income planning, with a strong focus on alternative investments and life settlements. As founder and CEO of Ben Mohr LLC, he leads one of the top firms specializing in life settlement solutions, offering expert guidance for navigating complex financial decisions. Ben works closely with clients to uncover hidden value in their financial portfolios, often helping them turn unwanted or unneeded life insurance policies into powerful retirement assets. Driven by his passion for empowering professionals in the field, Ben launched Life Advisor Solution - a

JIMI GIBSON is the Vice President of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency, an 18-year-old digital marketing firm that has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for seven consecutive years. With over 200 dedicated professionals, Thrive is known for its results-driven approach to digital marketing.Thrive agency focuses on growing businesses rather than just making sales and always recommends solutions based on what’s genuinely best for the client—not what’s most expensive. Jimi is an experienced digital marketer, author, and TEDx speaker who believes a company’s website should be a constantly evolving, client-growing machine that requires ongoing attention and optimization. Before implementing any tactics, Thrive analyzes each client across 215 unique data points to assess their digital health, ensuring strategies are tailored and effective. Jimi is a member of the Forbes Agency Council and regularly contributes articles and content for expert panel discussions.Contact Details: Email: jimi@Thriveagency.com Busine

With 15+ years leading Talent Acquisition teams in global companies like Accenture, Boehringer Ingelheim, PedidosYa and DeliveryHero, Leandro Cartelli decided to bring that expertise to new, growing businesses, so he launched Lana Talent!Leandro is passionate about helping businesses grow and succeed, and he believes it is key to find amazing talent that not only performs well but is also a perfect cultural fit. Today, his focus is on supporting small and medium-sized businesses, especially those that don’t always have access to the same talent strategies as large corporations. Through Lana Talent, Leandro helps them tap into incredible talent across Latin America, his home region and one he’s deeply committed to, offering not just world-class expertise, but also a smart, cost-effective way to scale.Contact Details:Email: leandro.cartelli@lanatalent.com Company: Lana TalentWebsite: https://lanatalent.com/ Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leancartelli/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't mis

We're privileged to host a true franchise veteran, a coach, author, speaker, and consultant who has made it his mission to simplify the often-complex world of franchising. Giuseppe Grammatico excels at guiding candidates not just to a business model, but to the "business smile"—that perfect fit that suits their desired lifestyle.Giuseppe Grammatico is a franchise veteran, coach, author, speaker & consultant who simplifies the process of franchising and excels at guiding his candidates to the business model that best suits their desired lifestyle. His greatest joy is helping people realize the American dream and sharing the freedom that comes from franchising. With over twenty years in franchising, both as an owner and consultant, Giuseppe has seen firsthand how franchising can be a launchpad for entrepreneurship and freedom and I’d love to share that perspective with your listeners. Giuseppe’s approach centers on simplifying what can be a complex journey. He has guided more than 200 people into business o

Statistic show that a whopping 80-85% of business owners regret selling their company within just one year. Why? Because they didn't plan their exit the right way. Get ready to learn how to master your business exit, because you don't want to be one of the 80-85% who look back with regret.Joseph F. LoPresti is the founder and CEO of ClearPath Family Office and Arlington Wealth Management, bringing nearly four decades of experience in wealth advisory. Disillusioned by Wall Street’s sales-driven culture early in his career, Joe developed a proprietary investment methodology focused on wealth preservation, proactive planning, and business exit strategies. Over the past 25+ years, he has helped business owners and families align their personal wealth with business strategy, ensuring financial security and legacy preservation. He is also the co-author of Exit by Design, a blueprint for business owners navigating succession and transition planning. Committed to financial literacy, he has educated investors through

Welcome to "Financial Planning for the Rest of Us," the collaboration that's about to revolutionize your approach to financial well-being. Get ready to shed your old assumptions and embrace a fresh, empowered perspective on your financial future. Michael A. Scarpati is the co-founder and CEO of RetireUS, a fintech platform disrupting today’s financial planning with a better path to financial freedom. After spending a decade as an independent financial advisor, designing systems for high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives, Michael shifted his focus to making independent fiduciary financial guidance more accessible. In 2022, he co-founded RetireUS with the vision of blending technology with human relationships to make premium financial planning frictionless and affordable for anyone. CONTACT DETAILS:Email: retireus@rus.jaya-pr.com Business: RetireUSWebsite https://retire.us/Social Media:LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-scarpati/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information Th

Do you know why conventional financial advice might be hazardous for small business owners in the U.S.? Traditional personal finance tips are often designed for the average person, not considering the unique challenges of entrepreneurship. It is important to seek advice tailored to your business needs. In this collaboration M.C. Laubscher’s lays it all out for you.As one of the leading voices in alternative wealth strategies and alternative asset investing, M.C. Laubscher’s passion is helping business owners achieve more freedom and sovereignty and live and leave a legacy for their families. M.C. Laubscher is the founder of Producers Wealth, a firm helping business owners in all 50 states in the United States implement and execute advanced alternative wealth strategies. M.C. Laubscher is the creator & host of the top-rated business and investing podcasts Cashflow Ninja, Cashflow Investing Secrets, and Cashflow Ninja Banking. The Cashflow Ninja podcast has been featured by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of t

You're obsessed with getting new customers, but the world's top brands are quietly focused on a different goal. Ken Rapp, the CEO and Co-founder of BluStream will reveal the simple retention strategies they use to build unbreakable loyalty and create lasting profit.Ken Rapp is the CEO and co-founder of BluStream, a company reshaping how brands build loyalty, reduce churn, and drive revenue after the sale, by owning the product experience. With a career spanning over two decades in digital transformation and customer experience, Ken has consistently been at the forefront of connecting technology to real business impact. At BluStream, he leads the charge in helping D2C and subscription brands solve one of the most critical (and often overlooked) problems in marketing: post-purchase drop-off. While most platforms focus on acquisition or reactive support, BluStream’s PX platform is designed to activate and personalize the customer journey from the moment a product arrives - through usage, replenishment, renewal,