Small Biz Catalyst
Hello and welcome to Small Biz Catalysts. This show is for struggling small business owners who want to be able to earn a consistent 6 figure salary from their businesses and the economic development professionals who support them.
Explore with us as we delve into innovative strategies, success stories and actionable insights to empower small businesses as catalysts for economic resilience.
Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
Let's help your business move from wistful to wellspring.
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Episodes
58 episodes
How to future proof your business with Allister Frost E57
Is your business truly future-ready? In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun sits down with Allister Frost, former Microsoft leader, author of Ready Already, and expert in digital transformation to unpack how sma...
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Episode 57
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22:22
Truth or Dare (Fear) - Overcoming Fear: A Journey of Self-Discovery #56
Fear can shape our beliefs and actions. Through personal anecdotes, particularly about teaching her daughter to drive, Ayisat illustrates how fear can hold us back from achieving our goals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking s...
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Episode 56
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9:17
How to apply for StartHer grant for women owned business with Tracy Irby #55
Getting a grant for your small business could be daunting. Do you know that you can easily qualify and apply for the StartHer grant?Tracy Irby discusses grant opportunities for women entrepreneurs, focusing on the Start Her grant. Tracy ...
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Episode 55
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22:54
How to make the internship experience effective for your business and the intern #54
These 5 strategic moves will help you learn how to create a positive internship and virtual assistant experience to drive revenue. Ayisat emphasizes the importance of clarifying roles, developing onboarding systems, tracking work, and providing...
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Episode 54
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16:07
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Insights from Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew's 'Front Porch Wisdom' #53
Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by women of color in leadership roles. She discusses her new book, 'Front Porch Wisdom,' which draws on personal stories and faith to provide guidance and res...
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Episode 53
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26:00
A spotlight on Austin Texas #52
Ayisat Abilogun discusses the entrepreneurial landscape in Austin, Texas, highlighting its vibrant ecosystem, resources for startups, and the challenges posed by the cost of living. The episode also features grant opportunities available for en...
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Episode 52
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6:15
Could your faith affect your business? A Personal Journey #51
Could faith and business go hand in hard? In this episode, Ayisat Abilogun explores the profound impact of faith on business practices and personal identity. She shares her journey of faith, from her upbringing in a Muslim household to her rela...
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Episode 51
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15:46
#50: A collection of lessons from the past year - Happy 1 year Small Biz Catalyst
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilagun reflects on the first fifty episodes, celebrating the insights shared by guests and emphasizing the importance of cash flow, marketing, and community support for small busin...
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Episode 50
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22:40
#49: What you need to know about Economic Development as an Entrepreneur
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun discusses the crucial role of economic development corporations (EDCs) in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes that economic development is fundamenta...
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Episode 49
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13:15
#48: Start up to Success Series 1 - Siete Family Foods
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat introduces the Startup to Success series, highlighting the journeys of entrepreneurs who have turned challenges into successful businesses. The episode features Veronica Garza of Siete Fa...
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Episode 48
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4:59
#47: Spotlight on Grapevine, TX: A Small Business Haven
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun introduces Grapevine, Texas, highlighting its charm, economic opportunities, and support for small businesses. The discussion covers the city's leadership, economic development i...
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Episode 47
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10:27
#46: Tribe & Triumph with Angela Seaman: How to Build Your Tribe and Leverage WBE Certification
In this episode, Ayisat Abilogun and Angela Seaman discuss the significance of Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification for women entrepreneurs. They explore the certification process, debunk common myths, and emphasize the impo...
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Episode 46
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28:15
#45: Tag a business
Hey Dear, If you're just joining us, this is Small Bis Catalyst. We want to invite you to our Tag a business team. Here's what you need to do. Nominate a small business of your choice, tag them on our website at smallbizc...
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Episode 45
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0:53
#44: Disruptive Leadership - Empowering Teams Through Disruption to create breakthroughs
SummaryIn this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun and guest Ted Santos delve into the concept of disruptive leadership. They discuss how leaders can intentionally create problems for their teams to fost...
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Episode 44
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32:22
#43: Funding the dream: Navigating Texas Funding Opportunities
This episode of Small Biz Catalyst delves into the funding landscape for Texas entrepreneurs, highlighting the state's position in venture capital, showcasing success stories of local startups, and providing insights into what invest...
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Episode 43
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16:58
#42: Why you need to understand Entrepreneur Ecosystem to grow your business
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun explores the concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems, emphasizing their importance for business growth and success. She discusses how these ecosystems provide essential support thr...
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Episode 42
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8:35
#41: How to create efficiency in your small business: unlocking the power of automation
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun explores how small business owners can automate up to 80% of their operations to increase efficiency and productivity. The conversation covers the importance of systemizatio...
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Episode 41
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18:01
#40: The Creator Economy for Entrepreneurs: Turn Your Voice into Value
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun explores the creator economy and its significance for entrepreneurs. She discusses how small business owners can leverage their knowledge and skills to create content that d...
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Episode 40
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12:43
#39: 3 key things a small business owner could do to find & retain good employee
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun discusses the challenges small business owners face in retaining good employees. She emphasizes the importance of creating a positive work environment, offering g...
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Episode 39
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12:07
#38: How to build your business credit
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining business credit for small business owners. She emphasizes the need for businesses to have their own credit reputatio...
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Episode 38
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8:39
#37: The Entrepreneur's guide to Conquering Fear
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat discusses the impact of fear on entrepreneurship, exploring how it can hinder success and offering strategies to overcome it. The conversation delves into different types of fear, includi...
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Episode 37
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16:33
#36: Strategies for Small Business Owners to navigate Inflation
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun discusses how small business owners can navigate the challenges posed by inflation. She shares personal anecdotes about inflation's impact over the years and provides action...
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Episode 36
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13:42
#35: Growing Grapevine: How the Christmas Capital of Texas invests in small business growth
In this episode, Steven Jones from the Grapevine Economic Development Corporation discusses the vibrant small business culture in Grapevine, Texas, and how the city has strategically positioned itself as a tourist destination, partic...
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Episode 35
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28:11
#34: 3 mindset strategies to transform your business
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun explores the significant impact of mindset on business growth. She discusses the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, emphasizing the importance of resilienc...
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Episode 34
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18:49
#33: How to grow your business through the Chamber of Commerce
Summary: In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, host Ayisat speaks with Ken Malcomson, president and CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the vital role of Chambers of Commerce in supporting small business...
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Episode 33
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22:03