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
233 episodes
The Undercover Life: From Sex Crimes Detective to Real Estate Success
Christi shares her remarkable journey from military police to Phoenix PD sex crimes detective to successful real estate entrepreneur in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Her story reveals how transferable skills and authentic networking can lead to success ...
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Episode 195
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53:39
Selling Beyond the Ick Factor
Every job is a sales job, and every interaction is a sales interaction. Learning to understand needs, help people, find solutions collaboratively, and remove the "ick factor" from the sales process transforms how we approach all our business re...
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Season 4
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Episode 196
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49:58
From Window Cleaner to Exterior Lighting: Lighting up a Niche | Ryan Lee
Ryan Lee joins the podcast to discuss his journey o to successful landscape lighting entrepreneur, he discusses how focusing on a specific niche can lead to massive business growth in home services.GOLD NUGGETSDominate a ni...
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Season 4
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Episode 197
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The Solopreneur's Survival Guide | Liz Steblay
Liz Steblay joins us to share her expertise on successful solopreneurship, drawing from her experience building multimillion-dollar businesses without employees. She reveals the essential strategies that help independent consultants and service...
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Season 4
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Episode 196
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54:21
Who Makes Money Three Times? The Architect-Builder-Developer | Lance Cayko
Lance Cayko shares his remarkable journey from North Dakota farm boy to Colorado architect, builder, and developer, revealing how one summer job at age 13 sparked his entrepreneurial path.• Finding his passion in construction after quit...
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Season 4
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Episode 195
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The Financial Compass: Navigating Business Success with a Fractional CFO | Rosco Graves
Rosco Graves, founder and CEO of Polaxis, shares his journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and explains how fractional CFO services can transform small business operations and profitability.• Building trust with clients sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 194
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47:09
From B-1 Bombers to Data Analytics: Collin Graves' Journey
Collin Graves shares his journey from Air Force mechanic working on B-1 bombers to founding successful cloud computing and data analytics companies. He discovered his entrepreneurial path by identifying specific pain points for construction com...
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Season 4
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Episode 193
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48:58
Holy Crap! The Untold Story of a Dog Poop Empire | Will Milliken
Will transformed his background in digital marketing to create a thriving dog waste removal business, turning a simple concept into a multi-million dollar enterprise within just a few years. His journey proves that finding underserved niches an...
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Season 4
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Episode 192
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50:29
Building a Business that doesn't run you | Al Levi
Al Levy transformed his family's heating business into a multi-trade powerhouse spanning four generations by developing comprehensive systems, training programs, and clearly defined organizational structures.• Building operating manuals...
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Season 4
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Episode 191
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45:25
Behind the Scenes: Building a B2B Back Office Empire | Gabrielle Mills
Gabrielle Mills and her mother Chrissy took an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. After six years of searching for the perfect business model, they decided to invest in themselves instead of a franchise—starting what would become Sourced,...
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Season 4
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Episode 190
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54:53
Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Survival | James Sanford
Your small business is vulnerable to cyber attacks whether you realize it or not. In this eye-opening conversation, IT expert James Sanford reveals the shocking truth that companies like yours face dozens of digital attacks daily—even if you're...
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Season 4
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Episode 189
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51:49
Scaling Your Business: When to Double Down and When to Hold Back | Karl Maier
Karl Maier didn't set out to become a business growth advisor. After studying economics and systems in college, he reluctantly joined his family's industrial distribution business—only to help scale it an impressive five times larger in just th...
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Season 4
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Episode 188
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44:34
Networking Your Way to Success | Luann Rushin
Luann Russian's entrepreneurial journey defies conventional wisdom about network marketing. A former pharmaceutical rep of the year, she left corporate life when her manager asked if she could "stay and be mediocre" while raising children. Twen...
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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47:02
Inflation 2025: Navigating Tariffs and Rising Costs
What happens when your $3.50 breakfast sandwich suddenly costs $12.50? When your skilled workers demand $30/hour instead of $18? When your commercial lease jumps 50%? Welcome to the economic reality of 2025 – a landscape transformed by persiste...
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Season 4
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Episode 186
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27:11
The Business of Music: More Than Just a Dream | Jay Maurice
Step into the world of music entrepreneurship with our captivating discussion featuring Jay Maurice, founder of "Lessons in Your Home." In this episode, Jay shares the exhilarating journey of turning his passion for music into a successful nati...
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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58:21
Sales Mindset Mastery | Jacob Hicks
Sales is more than just closing a deal—it's about the mindset that drives your interactions with potential clients. In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Hicks to unpack the nuances of a successful sales mindset. We explore why understanding ...
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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47:28
Mastering Mindset: Transforming Negativity into Business Success with Ricky Kalmon
This episode dives into the power of mindset in business, exploring how our thoughts can hinder or help our success. Ricky Kalmon shares practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and foster a positive mindset, emphasizing ongoing personal gro...
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Episode 182
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[Revisiting] Maximizing Business Valuation and Exploring Growth Strategies with Rob Macklin
Rob Macklin KNOWS mergers and acquisitions having done over 200 of them. He shares his knowledge RIGHT OFF BAT! Here we go! Depending on your exit strategy or planning, you will need to structure your business and personal finances to make it e...
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Season 4
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Episode 181
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54:16
Secrets of Scaling and Customer Service Mastery - Phil Risher Phlash Consulting
The podcast dives into using data analytics and AI in the home service industry, featuring Phil Risher, who shares actionable insights for improving visibility, conversion rates, and retargeting strategies. Listeners discover the importance of ...
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Episode 180
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Transforming Business with Subscription Models: Insights from Stu McLaren
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Episode 179
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Overcoming Slumps, Pizza Oven Transformations, and Southern Hospitality
Ever felt like you're at the top of your game but still battling feelings of inadequacy? After a month-long hiatus, I return with a candid reflection on navigating the rocky terrain of business setbacks, personal lows, and the facade of positiv...
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Season 4
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Episode 178
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[Revisiting] How to Launch Your Business to the Stratosphere with Chris Hanks
On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Chris Hanks! Did you know 11,000 businesses are started every hour in the U.S!? That is only one of Hanks's GOLD NUGGETS. We dive into this captivating discussion about leveling up you as ...
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Episode 177
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[Revisiting] Revolutionizing Health Care Delivery - Dr. Brian Hill (HipNation)
Dr. Brian Hill is a practicing surgeon who saw the disconnect between healthcare quality and price increases and decided to offer a disruptive model that better aligns with health needs and healthcare offerings. He started HIPnation as an entre...
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Season 4
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Episode 176
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1:04:28
[Revisiting] Reshaping the Tech Industry With a Customer Experience Mindset
On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Rich Sheridan! While his focus has always been around technology, his passion is actually process, teamwork and organizational design, with one inordinately popular goal: the Business Valu...
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Episode 175
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