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 CEO, Founder, Corporate leader or Entrepreneur, 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 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 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
244 episodes
Ep. 243 The Three Movement Symphony That Makes Any Presentation Land with Oratium CEO, Mark Bourgeois
In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Mark Bourgeois CEO of Oratium to unpack why so many business presentations fall flat and what it actually takes to communicate in a way that drives decisions. Mark h...
Ep. 242 How Strategic Partnerships Can Become Your Biggest Growth Engine with Justin Boyum
In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Justin Boyhum, founder of Charge Forward, to explore why relationships may be one of the most powerful growth strategies available to business owners.Justin shares...
Ep. 241 Why Human Agency Is the Next Competitive Advantage in an AI-Driven World with Dr. Michael J. Becker
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Michael J. Becker, founder of Identity Praxis, educator at Cal Poly Pomona and National University, and a strategic leader who has spent over two de...
Ep. 240 How to Find the Hidden Friction Points Slowing Your Business Growth
Show Notes:Most business owners chase the next shiny AI tool while the real growth killers sit hidden in plain sight. In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Darrell Gunter, strategic management consultant and host of Leadership...
Ep. 239 The Sales Samurai Approach: How Serving Your Customer Closes More Deals
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Julien Recoussine, founder and managing partner of Sales Fixx and the self described "sales samurai." Julien reframes selling as an act of service ...
Ep. 238 From Egypt to Silicon Valley Building Global Business Growth
Show Notes:What does it take to leave behind a successful career, move to a new country without a concrete plan, and build a company that helps startups expand across continents?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi ...
Ep. 237 The AI Paradox: Why Trust Becomes Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk welcomes Larry Stybel of Stybel Peabody Associates, a serial entrepreneur, psychologist, entrepreneur in residence at a private equity firm, and monthly contributo...
Ep. 236 Why Clarity Beats Grit for Sustainable Business Growth with Chris White
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Chris White, founder of the Clarity Business Academy, serial SaaS entrepreneur, author, and certified storyteller. Chris shares why most businesses ...
Ep. 235 Business Growth Starts with Better Operations Not Bigger Budgets with Joel Shertok
Show Notes:What happens when 50 years of engineering experience meets today's AI tools?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Joel Shertok, founder of Process Industries Consultants, to discuss t...
Ep. 234 Why Treating Walmart Like Amazon Is Hurting Your Ecommerce Growth with Heather Roberts
Show Notes:From Wrong Number to Global Business Growth With Heather RobertsWhat happens when a wrong number becomes your biggest business opportunity?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits do...
Ep. 233 From Sharper Image Buyer to Business Planning Pioneer with Burke Franklin
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Burke Franklin, founder of Business Power Tools, for a conversation about what it really takes to turn an idea into a viable business. Burke shares ...
Ep. 232 How Asian Brands Are Winning Global Markets with Virtus Asia CEO, Jan Harling
Show Notes:What actually makes a brand work in a new country, and why do so many get it wrong?On this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk talks with Jan Harling, Founder and CEO of Virtus Asia, about the gap between...
Ep. 231 How to Turn Scientific Innovation into a Thriving Business with Dr. Eric Reese
Show Notes:Brilliant science is not enough to build a successful company.Many life science startups develop groundbreaking products, yet struggle to gain traction because they focus on the technology instead of the customer's prob...
Ep. 230 Selling Smarter and Growing Faster with Founder of Pipe Global
Show Notes:What separates founders who struggle to win customers from those who build predictable revenue?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Simon Gerstler, founder of Pipe Global and author ...
Ep. 229 Play Saves the Day: Steve Rix on Why Fun Is Your Company's Best Retention Strategy
Show Notes:What if the antidote to workplace burnout is not another wellness program but play itself? In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Steve Rix, founder of Play Lab, whose life changed on a Hawaiian beach when two kids asked...
Ep. 228 Why Entrepreneurs Should Stop Managing Their Own Business with Cary Prejean
Show Notes:Most business owners don't struggle because they lack ambition. They struggle because they've unknowingly become the biggest obstacle to their company's growth.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk ...
Ep. 227 How Mentorship and Succession Planning Build Lasting Business Success
Show Notes:Building a Business That Outlasts You with Jay Shorr and Cristian DevozWhat does it take to build a business that continues to thrive long after the founder steps away?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight...
Ep. 226 AI and Marketing: Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever with Jared Harman
Show Notes:As AI transforms marketing at an incredible pace, many businesses are asking the same question.How do you embrace automation without losing the human connection that customers actually value?In this episode of Bu...
Ep. 225 Protect Your Family Business Legacy: The Fire Drill Every Business Owner Should Run with the Beringer Group
Show Notes:Great Businesses Plan for Success Before They Need ToFeaturing Ted Beringer, Chris Beringer, and Eric Beringer of The Beringer GroupOne of the most rewarding parts of hosting Business Growth Spotlight is watching...
Ep. 224 The Future of AI Search and What Every Business Needs to Know about AEO with Kim Reynolds
Show Notes:AI Is Changing More Than Search. It's Changing How Customers Buy.Featuring Kim Reynolds, Co-Founder of AI Advantage AgencyAI isn't just helping people search faster. It's beginning to make purchasing decisions on th...
Ep. 223 Why Great Strategies Fail Without Strong Management with Tara Landes
Show Notes:Having a great business strategy is only the beginning. The real challenge is making sure it gets implemented.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Tara Landes, Founder of Bellrock, t...
Ep. 222 How International Companies Can Successfully Expand Into the US Market with Matt DiMarsico
Show Notes:Expanding into the United States is one of the biggest growth opportunities for international companies, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down ...
Ep. 221 Discover the Hidden Energy That Drives Business Success with Lori Palm
Show Notes:What if the biggest factor impacting your team's performance isn't strategy, technology, or processes, but energy?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Lori Palm, Founder and CEO of C...
Ep. 220 Building High Performing Teams Through Core Values and Leadership with Vivienne Wagner
Show Notes:In Part Two of this conversation, Heidi Schalk welcomes back Vivienne Wagner, founder of Houndstooth Media Group, for an insightful discussion on leadership, company culture, and building teams that thrive.Vivienne shar...
Ep. 219 Why SEO Still Matters in the Age of AI Search with Founder and CEO of Houndstooth Media Group
Show Notes:Search is changing faster than ever.Customers are no longer relying solely on Google. They're asking ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms for recommendations, and businesses that fail to adapt risk becoming invisible...