The Small Business Safari
Have you ever sat there and wondered "What am I doing here stuck in the concrete zoo of the corporate world?" Are you itching to get out? Chris Lalomia and his co-host Alan Wyatt traverse the jungle of entrepreneurship. Together they share their stories and help you explore the wild world of SCALING your business. With many years of owning their own small businesses, they love to give insight to the aspiring entrepreneur. So, are you ready to make the jump?
Episodes
274 episodes
No You Cannot Deduct Your Cat | Melissa Kennebrew
TITLE: No You Cannot Deduct Your Cat | Melissa KennebrewWhat if the problem isn’t your taxes—but the system you’re using to manage money?Summary: Melissa Kennebrew of MBK Financials joins the Safari to bre...
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Season 4
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Episode 236
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47:28
Life Happens For Me Not To Me | Dr. Joseph Drolshagen
Why do so many small business owners hit a revenue ceiling—even when the opportunities keep growing?Summary: In this episode of The Small Business Safari, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Drolshagen to unpack the hi...
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Season 4
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Episode 235
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1:00:40
What Happens When Local Capital Meets Local Know-How | Steve Beecham & Bob Koncerak
What does it take to launch a brand-new community bank in today’s world of mega-banks and endless bureaucracy?SummaryIn this episode of The Small Business Safari, we sit down with Steve Beecham and Bob Koncerak, the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 234
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52:29
Align the Promise with the Experience: Fixing Revenue Leaks | Chelsey Reynolds
If your marketing makes promises your operations can’t keep, growth will always stall.Summary: Chelsey Reynolds joins us to break down how real growth happens when marketing, sales, and customer success operate as one aligned ...
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Episode 233
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48:46
What If Your Business Could See What Customers See, Instantly? | James Hatfield
What if your team could see exactly what your customer sees—without an app—and turn that video into a tight estimate, clean documentation, and a five-star review?Summary: James Hatfield, blue-collar founder and former KK...
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Season 4
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Episode 232
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51:24
He Walked Away From Radio To Sell Insurance And Build A Life He Owns | Jerry Payne
What happens when a longtime radio producer steps out from behind the mic and into the sales arena? Jerry Payne is betting his next chapter on mentorship, licensing, and disciplined execution.Summary:We put longtime prod...
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Season 4
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Episode 231
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1:04:29
What If Your Product Isn’t The Problem—Your Offer Is | John (JD) Dwyer
What if your growth problem isn’t your marketing—or your product—but the offer itself?Summary:John “JD” Dwyer, founder of The Institute of Wow, joins us to reveal how challenger brands out perform bigger competitors by e...
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Season 4
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Episode 230
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56:17
From Door-Kicking To Strategy: Running A Profitable Handyman Business | Chris & Alan
What happens when you stop kicking doors and start building a business that actually moves upward?Summary: In this episode of The Small Business Safari, Chris and Alan push past a door-kicking moment ...
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Season 4
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Episode 229
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36:50
From Welding To Wireless: A Family’s Exit Strategy | Jim Tracy
What does it take to go from the factory floor to the boardroom—and still keep your values intact? In this episode, we trade war stories with Jim Tracy, tracing his journey from welder to Wireless Hall of Fame leader. Jim shares how ...
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Episode 228
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54:13
Pick The Right Marketing Agency, Not The Cheapest | Andy Seeley
What happens when a business stops guessing on marketing and starts treating growth like a system? One gymnastics gym went from stalled growth to multi-million-dollar revenue—and the playbook applies to any small business. Andy Seeley tel...
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Season 4
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Episode 227
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43:15
From Distributor To Barber To Manufacturer: Eric Malka Shares The Playbook | Eric Malka
What does it really take to turn a scrappy New York storefront into a globally recognized luxury brand—and then exit it on your terms? Eric Malka breaks it all down.Summary Eric Malka shares the real story behind building a pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 226
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51:13
From Service to Skilled Trades: Creating Real Jobs for Veterans | Marty Strong
🎧 The Small Business SafariTitle: From Service to Skilled Trades: Creating Real Jobs for Veterans Too many veterans leave the military with discipline and grit—but no clear civilian pathway. Marty Strong is fixin...
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Season 4
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Episode 225
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52:47
From Bank Teller To CEO: Building Teams That Thrive | Courtney De Ronde
🎧 The Small Business Safari PodcastTitle: From Bank Teller to CEO: Building Teams That Thrive What if clarity—not hustle—was the real growth lever in your business?Summary: We unpack how ...
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Season 4
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Episode 224
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52:36
If Jobs Don’t Want Your Experience, Lead With Your Mission | John Tarnoff
Stop waiting to “feel ready.” Here’s the hard truth: confidence comes last. If layoffs, ageism, or career ghosting have knocked you sideways, this conversation with career transition coach John Tarnoff offers a practical way f...
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Season 4
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Episode 223
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41:35
Wicked Smart Real Estate, No Banks Required | Chris Prefontaine
What happens when an investor swears off banks, personal guarantees, and risky one-and-done deals? Chris Prefontaine rebuilt from the 2008 crash by creating a bank-free model that produces cash now, cash monthly, and cash at exit.Summ...
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Season 4
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Episode 222
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45:51
From Engineer To Award-Winning Remodeler | Rob Stephenson
What happens when you lose everything in 2008—and still choose to pay everyone back? Rob Stephenson rebuilt not just a business, but a reputation that now wins national NARI COTY awards.Summary:Rob Stephenson, founder of
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Season 4
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Episode 221
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1:02:27
She Left Wall Street, Built A Brand, And Found Freedom In Small Business | Jessica Dennehy
What happens when a regulatory attorney trades Wall Street stress for barber-chair swagger? Jessica shows how instinct, culture, and system design built a luxury grooming brand that outlasted the copycats.Summary:Jessica, f...
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Season 4
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Episode 220
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56:33
AI Tools That Help Small Businesses Excel | Dennis Jackson & Benny Carreon
What happens when small businesses stop fearing AI—and start using it to remove friction, boost margins, and strengthen customer trust?Summary:We trade fear for facts and show how real small businesses put AI to work withou...
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Season 4
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Episode 219
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56:17
From Anchorage To National: Niches, GEO, And Growth | Jennifer Christensen
🎧 The Small Business SafariTITLE: From Anchorage to National: Niches, GEO, and Growth | Jennifer ChristensenHook in Body: What happens when ethical AI meets small business marketing? Jennifer Christensen b...
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Season 4
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Episode 218
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53:29
How A Family-First Pivot Built Two Thriving Businesses In A Niche Market | Jerry French
What happens when a corporate sales leader swaps the corner office for family time — and ends up building two thriving brands instead?Summary: A former tech sales leader shares how losing a franchise became the best thing that eve...
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Season 4
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Episode 217
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41:28
Lessons from "Liquid Death" To Drive Local Leads: Bold Branding That Wins | Jeremy LaDuke
Summary: Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine, dives into the attention economy and why bold, memorable branding outperforms safe, copycat marketing. He explains how small businesses can set honest budgets, track what really ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 216
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53:21
Ownership through Determination, Grit and Partnership - Greg Spencer, Timbers Resorts
Hook in Body: Chris and Greg met at Accenture and were implementing call center solutions at the nations largest banks, their friendship has been over 30 years and we are excited to share the journey that Greg has taken to this point...
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Season 4
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Episode 215
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1:01:48
Profit Over Revenue: How 4 Corners CFO Turns Chaos into Clarity | Danielle Hendon
🎧 The Small Business Safari – Episode Title Profit Over Revenue: How 4 Corners CFO Turns Chaos into ClarityHook: We dig into profit over revenue, how service businesses should structure their books, and why c...
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Season 4
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Episode 214
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51:23
From Subfloors to Cash Flow: A CPA’s Journey to Profitable Small Business | Marika Ponton
Marika Ponton, CPA and founder of Profit Truths, shares how she built, sold, and pivoted her way to helping business owners find clarity, profit, and calm. From Big Four beginnings to entrepreneurial coaching, Marika reveals how small bu...
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Season 4
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Episode 213
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52:46
From Financial Advisor to Deca-Millionaire Mentor: How Justin Goodbread Helps Entrepreneurs Build Exit-Ready Businesses
Justin Goodbread unpacks how concentrated focus beats scattered effort, why enterprise value matters more than income, and how designing for an exit creates freedom long before a sale. He shares the Deca-Millionaire framework forged through win...
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Season 4
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Episode 212
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56:46