The Transparent Podcast
Welcome to the Transparent Podcast! This podcast focuses on Small Business Startups, Entrepreneurship, and being Transparent in life and in business. If you want to learn about starting your own company, this is the podcast for you! Each week we have a guest joining Nick Ford, Owner of Transparent Staffing, on the podcast to discuss small businesses. The challenges, the wins, the losses, and how being transparent with everyone we come in contact with creates better business for everyone!
Episodes
31 episodes
Coach Joe Noonan - Planning, Goals, and the Inside EDGE
Want a candid roadmap for choosing your entrepreneurial path and actually making it work? We sit down with Coach Joe Noonan to explore the real tradeoffs between starting from scratch, buying a business, or stepping into a franchise—and how to ...
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Anuj Thakkar - Soap, Water, and a Lot of Grit
Ready to stop dabbling and build something that scales? We sit down with Anuj, Owner of Super Shine Express Car Washes, to unpack how he went from a single family-run wash to five thriving locations with a sixth on the way. The journey isn’t “s...
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India Martin - Brain Integration and a Purpose-Driven Practice
Every founder remembers the moment the idea stopped being abstract and started feeling urgent. That spark drives this conversation with India Martin, Owner of Atlanta Brain Integration and the first brain integration practitioner in Georgia—a j...
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Jena Kranz - Fueling Women in Entrepreneurship
Ready to stop waiting for perfect and start building something real? We sit down with entrepreneur and OWNED founder Jena Kranz to get honest about what it actually takes to move from idea to income—why urgency matters and where a “burn the boa...
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Dr. James Connelly - Building a Patient-First PT Practice
What happens when a physical therapist decides to challenge the corporate healthcare model and build something truly patient-centered? Dr. James Connelly shares his remarkable journey from stroke survivor to founder of Results Rehab, where he's...
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Bob Tankesley - Exit Strategies and Building Businesses for Maximum Value
Bob Tankesley brings over a decade of M&A advisory experience to this fascinating conversation about what truly separates successful entrepreneurs from those who fail. Having guided countless business owners through the complex process of s...
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Bennett Maxwell - From Cold Knocks to Cookie Dough: How a Franchise Giant is Born
Bennett Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey reads like a playbook for hustle and strategic growth. From selling candy bars door-to-door as a child in Utah to building a cookie franchise empire, his path showcases how combining sales expertise wit...
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Johnny Palumbo - AI Revolution and The Entrepreneurial Journey
Johnny Palumbo's entrepreneurial story starts at just 16 years old, when he won $20,000 from a high school business incubator competition. That early success planted a seed that would eventually bloom into Simplified Tech, his rapidly-growing A...
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Dr. Lynn Rapsilber - Transforming Healthcare Through Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneurs
The healthcare system is broken, but nurse practitioners might be the solution we've been waiting for. Dr. Lynn Rapsilber, co-founder and CEO of the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN), joins us to explore how nurse practit...
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Dr. Shweta Patel: From Physician to Digital Health Entrepreneur
Dr. Shweta Patel joins The Transparent Podcast to share her insights on the medical field, the pros and cons of being a medical doctor, and her journey into entrepreneurship with Gaya Wellness. Join our conversation about starting a company, th...
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Jordan Agolli - Dreams, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Jordan Agolli, the founder of Force Media, a full-service marketing agency specializing in various industries. In this insightful episode, Jordan shares his personal journey from a teenage entreprene...
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Christina Lazare - From Social Work to Entrepreneurship
Join us for an engaging episode filled with inspiration and practical insights as we chat with Christina Lazare, the dynamic CEO of Build and Change LLC. Christina takes us through her compelling journey from a 20-year career in social work to ...
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Ryder Harris - AI-Adoption and Entrepreneurial Success
What if you could transform your career using AI tools? Join me, Nick Ford, as I chat with Rider Harris, the visionary behind GoBananas AI, who transitioned from a sales role in fintech to launching a groundbreaking AI-focused business. Togethe...
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Steve Switzer - Legacy in Recruiting and Entrepreneurial Challenges
Honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of effective recruiting, but how often do we really see these principles in action? Meet Steve Switzer from Legacy Recruiting, who joins me for a heartfelt conversation about transforming the recrui...
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Art Williams - Just Do it Speech - Mental Toughness and Entrepreneurship
Art Williams, a high school football coach turned insurance mogul, joins us to unveil the secret to his billion-dollar success story. At the 1987 National Religious Broadcaster Convention, Art captivated audiences with his compelling tale of to...
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Jacob Stripling - Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, and Integrity
What if the key to entrepreneurial success is embracing transparency and genuine connections? Join us as we explore this idea with my former baseball teammate, Jacob, who has transitioned from the baseball field at Harding University to foundin...
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Dr. Fred Moss - Mental Health Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy
Unlock the secrets of mental health and entrepreneurship as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Fred Moss, also known as the "un-doctor." Discover how he's reshaping the mental health landscape by steering away from conventional diagnoses and m...
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Dr. Jen Huberty - Science, Entrepreneurship, and Health Interventions
Dr. Jennifer Huberty, founder of Fit Minded and former leader of the science team at Calm, joins me to share her fascinating journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Our conversation delves into how our past experiences have shaped our entrep...
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Episode 8
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Earnest Nightingale - The Strangest Secret
Unlock the secret to success that has eluded many despite living in an era of prosperity. Why do only 5 out of 100 men find success by age 65? Through the lens of Albert Schweitzer's wisdom, we explore the impact of conformity and how the lack ...
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Royce Hunter - Mentorship, Resilience, and Business Wisdom
What if the secret to thriving in business and personal life lies in the wisdom passed down through generations? Join me, Nick Ford, as I sit down with my granddad, Royce Hunter, a man who lived a life of remarkable achievements and passed on f...
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Episode 7
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Dr. Dawnnmarie Risley - Psychiatry, Healthcare Insights, and Preventing Child Abuse
Check out Dr. Risley's book here: https://www.drrisleychilds.com/bookDiscover the captivating journey of Dr. Dawnmarie Risley, a board-certified psychiatrist who unexpectedly found ...
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Episode 6
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Chris Reese on the Secrets of Successful Ventures
Chris Reese, the dynamic CFO and Co-Owner of ASW, joins our conversation to share his journey through the world of entrepreneurship and leadership in small businesses. From family business roots to leading tech company turnarounds and global co...
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Episode 5
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Onu Okebie - Mergers & Acquisitions, Logistics, and Small Business
Onu Okebie is the Owner and CEO of HTL Freight and a dynamic entrepreneur. He brings his insights into mergers and acquisitions to the Podcast and shares his experiences buying businesses vs. starting a business from scratch.Onu is base...
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Episode 4
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Kathy Woerner - Small Business, Mental Health, and Spaces
Kathy Woerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Cultivated Mental Health, as well as her private practice offering LCSW services. At Cultivated, they recognize each individual's unique contributions and challenges within the men...
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Episode 3
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Carter Coe - Partnerships, Finance and Forestry
On this episode of The Transparent Podcast, host Nick Ford sits down with Carter Coe, Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer of Chinook Forest Partners. We discuss the procs and cons of working with partners, Carter's experience in the ...
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Episode 2
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