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Business Growth Spotlight
Welcome to Business Growth Spotlight, the podcast where we shine a light on innovative business leaders, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest trends shaping the world of business growth. Whether you're a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or online educator, this podcast delivers actionable insights and expert conversations to help you scale your business, increase revenue, and stay ahead in a competitive market.
Join host Heidi Schalk as we dive deep into the stories and strategies of industry leaders, uncovering the tools and tactics they use to drive success. From navigating corporate challenges to mastering online visibility, this podcast is your go-to resource for scaling your business and reaching your goals.
Tune in weekly for inspiring conversations, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.
Episodes
99 episodes
Ep. 98 The Future of AI in Business: Insights from Hatchworks AI’s CEO
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Brendan Powell, Founder and CEO of Hatchworks AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way companies operate and scale....
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Episode 98
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Ep. 97 How to Scale in a Crowded SaaS Market
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Akash Mukherjee, Head of Product Management at Chartmetric, to explore the shifting landscape of the B2B SaaS industry.Akash shares...
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Episode 97
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Ep. 96 Inside NileBits: Lessons in Trust, Growth & Global Impact
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Amr Saafan, founder of NileBits, a leading software development company based in Egypt.Amr shares his journey in the tech industry,...
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Episode 96
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Ep. 95 How Commander AI is Revolutionizing Sales in Waste Management
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with David Berg, Founder and CEO of Commander AI, to explore how he built a niche sales platform tailored to the waste management industry.Da...
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Ep.94 Dog Training, Business Growth, and Franchising with Ryan Wimpey and Tip Top K9
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk chats with Ryan Wimpey, founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training, about building a thriving business in the dog training industry. Ryan shares his j...
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Episode 93
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Ep. 93 The Evolution of Customer Success in the Age of AI with Katie Mineck
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Katie Mineck, VP of Customer Success at DigitalOwl, to dive into the future of AI, leadership, and customer success.Katie share...
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Ep. 92 Building Sales Systems That Drive Growth with Jill Pederson and SalesStar
Show Notes:What does it really take to build a sales engine that fuels long-term business growth? In this episode, we sit down with Jill Pederson of SalesStar, who breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset needed to m...
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Episode 92
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Ep. 91 Pitch Perfect: How Ryan O’Hara and Pitchfire are Reinventing Sales Prospecting
Show Notes: What happens when a creative intern with a knack for storytelling decides to shake up the way businesses connect with prospects? You get Pitchfire—a platform that’s reimagining how sales outreach is done.In this e...
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Episode 91
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Ep. 90 Scaling Without Stumbling: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in AI Integration with IKA
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk interviews Carlos Mats, the founder of IKA, a company focused on leveraging AI to enhance customer relationships and automate business processes. Carlo...
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Ep. 89 How Tailwind Scaled: Customer Feedback, AI in Marketing, and Startup Growth Insights
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host, Heidi Schalk, interviews Danny Maloney, CEO of Tailwind, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, business growth, and marketing innovation. Danny shares ...
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Episode 89
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Ep. 88 The Future of Healthcare Outsourcing: Culture, AI, and Startup Success with Lilit Azatyan
Show Notes:In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Lilit Azatyan, co-founder of Pogos, takes us inside her entrepreneurial journey in the tech and healthcare outsourcing industry. She opens up about the real challenges of lea...
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Episode 88
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Ep. 87 From Startup to Scale: Streamlining Communication for Impact with David Daneshgar
Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with David Daneshgar, founder of Whippy AI, to explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and what it takes to scale a business effectively. D...
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Ep. 85 The Evolving Game of E-Commerce: Adapt or Fall Behind with Jonathan Silverstein
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Jonathan Silverstein, founder of Mobile1st, about the critical role of website optimization and data analytics in accelerating business growth....
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Episode 85
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Ep. 86 From Paperwork to Precision: Modernizing Insurance with AI
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Hari Srinivasan, founder and CEO of iCover, about how technology is reshaping the life insurance landscape. They explore the innovative use o...
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Episode 86
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Ep. 84 Embracing AI: The Key to Business Growth and Innovation with Raghu Bala
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Raghu Bala, co-founder of Synergetics, about how businesses can harness the power of AI to drive growth and innovation. Drawing from d...
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Episode 84
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Ep. 83 Alejandro Rivas-Micoud on UX, Culture, and Competing in a Crowded Market
In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, we sit down with Alejandro Rivas-Micoud, CEO of Userlytics Corporation, for a powerful conversation about why user experience (UX) is no longer optional—it's mission-critical.Alejand...
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Ep.82 Empowering Creatives Through Community and Technology with Christina Hawatmeh
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Christina Hawatmeh, founder of Scopio, a platform designed to bridge the gap between global creatives and major brands. Christina shares ...
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Ep. 81 Innovating Across Borders: Leading Through Global Complexity with Daniel Peña
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Daniel Peña, co-founder and CEO of DevSavant, a specialized software development firm. Daniel shares his unexpected path from the lega...
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Episode 81
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Ep. 80 Collective Entrepreneurship: Leveraging AI and Equity with Anthony Bay
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Anthony Bay, founder of Techquity, who brings decades of experience in technology and media to his latest venture. Anthony shares the story behind Tec...
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Ep. 79 The New Era of Financial Intelligence for Growing Companies with Trevor Greenway and interVal
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Trevor Greenway, co-founder and CEO of interVal, to explore how AI is transforming the way business owners and financial advisors understa...
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Episode 79
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Ep. 78 More Than a Product: Building a Brand That Inspires a Lifestyle with Jennifer Mcknight
In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight podcast, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Jennifer McKnight of Cobb International, who shares her unique transition from the world of luxury brands to leading an outdoor cooking company with a globa...
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Ep. 77 The New HR Playbook: Culture, Strategy, and Remote Teams with Jenny Morehead
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Jenny Morehead, CEO of Flex HR, who shares her unique journey from a background in sales and marketing to leading a human resources company. ...
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Episode 77
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Ep. 76 Authenticity Sells: Building Brands Through Story and Connection with John Brubaker
Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk chats with John Brubaker, founder of Hats by Bru, who shares his unconventional journey from being a speaker and author to launching a hat business. John r...
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Episode 76
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Ep. 75 Authenticity Over Algorithms: Staying Relevant in a Changing Market
Show Notes: In this episode, Heidi sits down with Joyshree Reinelt, co-founder and “business humanizer” at Innate Motion, for a powerful conversation about putting people back at the heart of business.Joyshree unpacks what it...
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Episode 75
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Ep. 74 Mission Reimagined: Navigating the Shift from Military to Civilian Work
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Anthony Garcia, a combat veteran turned entrepreneur, who shares his powerful journey from military service to founding Purepost—a company committed t...
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