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
162 episodes
Ep. 161 Digital Wellness, EMF, and Scaling a Mission-Driven Brand with DefenderShield
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kylen Ribeiro, CEO of Defender Shield, to explore the intersection of business growth, digital wellness, leadership, and EMF protection.Kyle...
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Episode 161
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46:14
Ep.160 The Real Growth Inflection Points and How to Build a Scalable Go To Market Strategy That Actually Works in 2026
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Sam Palazzolo, founder of Tip of the Sphere and the Javelin Institute, to unpack what real business growth looks like heading into 2026....
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Episode 160
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46:46
Ep. 159 Unshakable Leadership How Strong Leaders Build Strong Businesses with Berkshire Group's Founder
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership expert and founder of Berkshire Group, Janet Kendall White, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to ...
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Episode 159
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38:39
Ep. 158 Food as Medicine How AI Is Reshaping Nutrition and Longevity with Edamam
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Victor Penev, founder and CEO of Edamam, to explore the powerful intersection of food, data, AI, and longevity.Victor shares his journey as ...
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Ep. 157 How Music Based Innovation Is Changing Dementia Care with Rubato-Life
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight host Heidi Schalk cofounder of HLH Growth Solutions sits down with Elvan Baker VP of Client Experience and Clinical Strategy at Rubato Life. Elvan shares her journey from hands-on s...
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Episode 157
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Ep. 156 Why Systems and Emotional Intelligence Matter in Healthcare Leadership
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Carlos Elizondo, founder of Elizondo Medical Group, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a private medical practice wh...
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Episode 156
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39:31
Ep. 155 Building a Care Driven Business Model That Actually Scales
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Daniel Story, founder of HomeJoy of Kalamazoo, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a care based business without sacrificing quality, ...
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Ep. 154 Why Biotech Startups Fail at Execution and How 3Helix Does It Differently
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Toby from 3Helix to explore how biotech startups move from breakthrough science to real world commercialization. Toby shares his journey as an MD MBA le...
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Episode 154
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31:03
Ep. 153 The Hidden Leadership Blind Spots That Limit Growth
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. John Oberg, founder of John Oberg Advisory, to explore what truly drives sustainable organizational growth. With decades of experience as a CEO...
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Episode 153
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21:46
Ep. 152 Why Strategy Fails: How Leaders Can Bridge the Gap Between Planning and Execution
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk, Co-Founder of HLH Growth Solutions, welcomes Alex Brueckmann, Founder of Brueckmann Strategy Consultants, for a deep conversation on what strategy truly is and w...
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Episode 152
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44:22
Ep. 151 How AI Is Transforming ICU Patient Safety and Hospital Operations
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Darren Klugman, physician leader and executive at CalmWave, to explore how AI is transforming patient safety and hospital operations i...
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Episode 151
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33:54
Ep. 150 Becoming Limitless: Leadership, Resilience, and Scaling With Intention
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Valeria Torres for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, resilience, branding, and the psychology behind sustainable busine...
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Episode 150
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49:09
Ep. 149 Fixing the Revenue Gaps in Medical Billing with Wise Medical Billing
Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Raja Danish, Co Founder and CEO of Wise Medical Billing, to unpack the real challenges healthcare providers face with revenue cycle management...
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Ep. 148 How MedVector Is Fixing Patient Recruitment in Clinical Trials with Scott Stout
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Scott Stout, CEO of MedVector, to unpack one of the biggest bottlenecks in modern medicine. Patient recruitment for clinical trials.Scott sh...
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Episode 148
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28:13
Ep. 147 The Future of Adult Learning: AI, Skills Gaps, and Scalable Learning Design with Lisa Doehnert
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Lisa Doehnert of Ease Learning to explore how organizations can scale adult learning programs without sacrificing quality, learner engagem...
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Episode 147
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31:20
Ep. 146 Lean Startup Strategies Every Founder Should Use Before Spending Money
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk, Co-Founder of HLH Growth Solutions, sits down with Maura Mitchell, Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Services at the Women’s Business Development Cen...
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Episode 146
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39:24
Ep. 145 Scaling Mental Health Care Through Integrated Hospital and Outpatient Models
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Clayton Swalstad, President of Integrated Psych Solutions, to explore how purpose-driven leadership and operational strategy can transform...
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Episode 145
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31:01
Ep. 144 The Business of Senior Living: How Doing the Right Thing Drives Growth
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk, co-founder of HLH Growth Solutions, sits down with Chris Brown, owner of Abbey Senior Health, to explore what truly drives excellence in senior care while buildi...
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Episode 144
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39:20
Ep. 143 Subscription Fatigue Bundling and the New Streaming Business Models with Ben Goodfriend
In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Ben Goodfriend, an advertising executive in the sports streaming and media technology space, to unpack how streaming, live sports, and evolving consumer behavior are...
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Episode 143
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30:07
Ep.142 The Future of Outsourcing How People and AI Work Together at CertainlyCX
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Cindy Terapak, Co Founder and Chief People Officer of CertainlyCX, for a powerful conversation on building a people first, global customer experience...
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Episode 142
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27:28
Ep. 141 Scaling Senior Care With AI While Keeping Care Personal with Matthew Yaari
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Matt Yaari, Founder of My Family Home Care, to explore what it truly takes to build a purpose driven service business while scaling operations resp...
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Episode 141
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21:29
Ep. 140 The Science of Self-Awareness: Rethinking Leadership Assessments with Pam Boney
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk speaks with Pam Boney, Founder of Tilt 365, about why effective leadership development goes far beyond personality labels. Pam shares how true growth comes from u...
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Episode 140
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28:19
Ep. 139 The Power of Emotional Intelligence in High-Stakes Conversations with Janine Klein
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Janine Klein, Founder of the Emotional Intelligence Institute (EII), to explore one of the most unconventional and impactful intersections of busin...
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Episode 139
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25:06
Ep. 138 From Mentorship to AI: How Solvery Is Redefining Employee Growth with Anton Volkov
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Anton Volkov, Co-Founder of Solvery, to unpack his entrepreneurial journey, from launching an unconventional tech school for kids to build...
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Ep. 137 From Customer to CEO: Competing With Billion-Dollar Companies by Solving Real Problems
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Sean Lee, CEO of OpenDrives, to explore what it really takes to scale a technology company by leading with service, trust, and deep custom...
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Episode 137
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31:38