The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
Episodes
389 episodes
Navigating Disappointment as a Business Owner
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci opens up in one of her most vulnerable and honest conversations yet. While we often celebrate growth and success in business, this episode explores the moments that don’t go as planned. The ones t...
Should Your Business Pay For Referrals with Kristina Bartold
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci Millard is in Ottawa with Kristina Bartold and we’re diving into the real dynamics behind referrals—what works, what doesn’t, and why relationships (not transactions) are at the core of i...
Live From High Vibe Women: Building a Scalable Business with Purpose, Profit & Power with Lexi
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci Millard is live from High Vibe Women to sit down with entrepreneur Lexi Miles Corrin (founder of Wax On, a national beauty brand with 25+ locations) to unpack the real journey behind buil...
How to Use Podcast Guesting to Grow Your Business with Christina Lenkowski
In this episode of Small Business School, host Staci Millard sits down with PR expert and podcast pitching strategist Christina Lenkowski to break down what publicity actually is, why most entrepreneurs misunderstand it, and h...
Buy Back Your Time: What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci breaks down key lessons from Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and shares what most entrepreneurs are missing when they try to apply it. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, s...
Why Nutrition Is the Missing Link for Entrepreneurs (And How to Fix It) with Michelle Lentz
In this episode of Small Business School, host Staci Millard sits down with nutrition consultant Michelle Lentz to talk about the one thing most entrepreneurs overlook: their nutrition.Michelle shares how ditching fad diets and ...
The Founder to CEO Shift with Suneera Madhani
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and CEO School founder Suneera Madhani to unpack what it really takes to grow a business beyond the early stages. From building a fintech c...
Millionaire Mindset, Manifestation & the Power of Self-Image with Danielle Amos
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with manifestation and mindset expert Danielle Amos to unpack the deeper truth behind wealth, self-image, and why so many entrepreneurs are quietly settling. Th...
How to Create a Website That Actually Converts (Not Just Looks Pretty) with Andrea Krones
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with Andrea Krones of Inkling Design to unpack what truly makes a website effective in today’s digital landscape. With over 20 years of experience, Andrea shares how websites ha...
The Visibility Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs with Anjali Handa
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with Anjali Handa, leadership coach, corporate trainer, and creator of the Powerful Presence Workshop, to unpack why presence (not performance) is the missing piece for...
How Small Businesses Can Use Ads to Gain Visibility in 2026 with Britt Holmes
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with Britt Holmes, founder of Merit Media, to unpack how small businesses can navigate the shift toward paid advertising and use ads strategically to grow in 2026. With more tha...
Scaling a Family Business with Alexandra Mamalider
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with Alexandra (Ally) Mamalider, second-generation founder and president of Organic Traditions, to talk about what it really looks like to step into a family business and scale ...
How to Use Ethical AI in Your Business with Elaine Alexander
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci has a powerful and nuanced conversation about AI, ethics, and the mental load entrepreneurs are carrying. Joined by Elaine Alexander, ethical AI educator for therapists and value-led foun...
Opening a Second Business Without Burning Down the First
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci answers a question she’s been getting on repeat: Should I open a second business? After two clients asked nearly the same thing within weeks, she breaks down the real considerati...
From Public Failure to Purpose-Driven Growth with Tori Wesszer
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with registered dietitian, entrepreneur, and founder of Fraiche Living and Fraiche Table, Tori Wesszer, for an honest conversation about failure, resilience, mo...
Building Community and Confidence as a Female Entrepreneur with Ashley Dawn
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with mindset coach and founder of the Sparkle Entrepreneur Network, Ashley Dawn, to talk about authenticity, community, and the courage to pivot. Ashley shares ...
Event Sponsorships for Small Business Owners with Kristina Bartold
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, to talk about all things event sponsorships. Fresh off the High Vibe Women br...
First-Year Business Growth Strategies That Actually Work From A First-Time Franchise Owner
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci breaks down the real, behind-the-scenes strategies that helped her husband Dan exceed his one-year sales and profit goals in just six months as a first-time franchise owner. This isn’t ab...
What Actually Sets Franchise Owners Up for Success with Kim Hiebert
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with Kim Hiebert, CEO of Door Gurus, for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about franchising without the glossy brochure promises. Drawing from her exper...
Why Connection Will Be Your Most Valuable Business Currency in 2026
In this episode of Small Business School, Staci is diving into a major shift she sees coming for entrepreneurs as we head into 2026. With AI making information instantly accessible, what really matters now isn’t what you know — it’s ho...
How Story, Alignment & Authenticity Drive Business Growth with Lianne Cawley
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with award-winning brand strategist Lianne Cawley, founder of Chapter 35, to unpack what branding really means in today’s business landscape. From building a br...
Why Power Partners and Affiliates are Failing Most Businesses
In today’s episode, Staci delivers a bold but timely perspective on one of the most overused pieces of business advice heading into 2026: “Find power partners.” While partnerships are often positioned as the solution to social media bu...
Podcast Guesting That Actually Grows Your Business (and What Hosts Really Want) with Kristina Bartold
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s joint episode, Staci Millard and Kristina Bartold (Co-founder of The Social Snippet, and Community Podcast Host) pull back the curtain on what truly makes a great podcast guest — and ho...
The Real Power of Podcasting for Business Owners with Kristina Bartold
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with podcast strategist Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet, to talk about why podcasting keeps coming up in every business room and how to actua...
Copywriting That Feels Good with Evie Tevares
Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci sits down with copywriter Evie Tavares to unpack what ethical, emotion-led copywriting really looks like and why trust matters more than tactics in today’s marketin...