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
223 episodes
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...
Ep. 218 From Fitness to Wellness How the Industry Is Evolving with Brian Meisenburg
Show Notes:Many people discover that the strategies that worked in their 20’s and 30’s no longer deliver the same results after forty. In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Brian Meisenburg, founder of...
Ep. 217 The Business Side of Medicine Most Doctors Never Learn with Binta Patel
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Binta Patel, Founder and CEO of Zen Medical Services, to uncover one of the biggest hidden challenges facing private medical practices today: getti...
Ep. 216 Can Home Healthcare Save Billions? Iqbal Shariff Shares His Vision
Show Notes:What does high quality home healthcare really look like, and how can it transform patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Iqbal Shariff,...
Ep. 215 42 Years of Physical Therapy Wisdom with Jeff Petersen
Show Notes:Pain affects everyone, yet many people misunderstand what pain really means and how to recover from it.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Jeff Petersen, founder of Petersen Physica...
Ep. 214 How Rebel Health Is Reinventing Healthcare for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Show Notes:Goldman, Founder and CEO of Rebel Health Alliance, to discuss how he's challenging traditional healthcare and creating a completely different model centered around prevention, longevity, optimization, and personalized care.
Ep. 213 The Hidden Challenges Every CEO Faces with Brent A. Hafele
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership coach and business strategist Brent Hafele, founder of Vibrancy Unlocked. Brent shares what really happens behind the scenes for CEOs and...
Ep. 212 Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield with David Fivecoat
Show Notes:What if the best leadership training wasn't in a conference room but on a historic battlefield?In this fascinating episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership expert, executive coach...
Ep. 211 The Three C's of Persuasive Communication Every Leader Needs to Know with Danny Bobrow
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Danny Bobrow, founder of The Persuasion Blueprint, to explore how authentic communication can transform relationships, leadership, business growth, and ...
Ep. 210 Why Most Leaders Focus on Performance Instead of Purpose and Pay the Price with Olivier Lemaignen
Show Notes:What does it really mean to build a high performing organization?In this powerful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership coach, marketing strategist, and author Olivier Lemaignen to...
Ep. 209 The Power of Purpose Leadership and Smart Scaling for Business Owners with Steve Smith
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Steve Smith, founder of Growth Source Coaching, to discuss the challenges business owners face as they grow, scale, and evolve. With more than 45 ye...
Ep. 208 The Coaching Model That Helps Business Owners Scale, Exit, and Actually Enjoy the Journey
Show Notes:In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dave Pennington, founder of Penn Coaching & Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-won insights on leadership, business scaling, exit strategy, and the smart use of AI....
Ep. 207 What Got You Here Will Not Get You There Leadership Lessons for Growth with Adam Cubbage
Show Notes:What separates businesses that scale from those that stall?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Adam Cubbage, Founder and Principal Consultant of CenterPoint Leadership Developme...
Ep. 206 The Power of One Conversation and How It Can Transform Your Business
Show Notes:What if the biggest growth strategy in your business is not another tool, platform, or process but a better conversation?In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Ginine Capozzi, Founder ...
Ep. 205 Why More Content Does Not Always Mean More Growth for Coaches with Andrew Chesnutt
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Andrew Chesnutt, founder of Authority Forge, to discuss what it really takes to build authority, simplify marketing, and grow a sustainable business.
Ep. 204 Navigating Menopause, Weight Loss, and Professional Life with Dr. Heather Awad
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk talks with Dr. Heather Awad, family physician and certified coach, about helping professional women navigate menopause and achieve sustainable weight loss. Dr. Hea...
Ep. 203 Treating People Not Numbers: Inside the Virtual Midwest Concussion Clinic with Matt Campbell
Show Notes:In this episode, Matt Campbell, co-founder and owner of Virtual Midwest Concussion Clinic, joins host Heidi Schalk to share his journey building a 100% virtual concussion care practice that is changing how patients experience ...
Ep. 202 Physician Entrepreneurs: How to Bring a New Medical Technology to Market Without Waiting for Perfect Conditions with Dr. Michael Rubenstein
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Michael Rubenstein, co-founder of Relief Now Laser Centers. Dr. Mike shares his remarkable journey from sales and marketing to becoming a c...
Ep. 201 Why Patients Should Stop Accepting Status Quo Healthcare with Jim Floyd
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Jim Floyd, founder of Ascent Total Performance, to discuss how physical therapy can play a much bigger role in transforming healthcare outcomes...
Ep. 200 Breaking the Cycle: Narcissism, Trauma, and Rising as a Woman Leader with Dr. Sage Breslin
Show Notes:In this powerful episode, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Sage Breslin, a transformation psychologist and coach with 35 years of experience helping people get unstuck and rise above where they are. Dr. Sage opens up about...
Ep. 199 She Was Told to Fold. 26 Years Later She Has Six Clinics: Sheree' Behrndt of Sensory Solutions
Show Notes:What does it take to build a pediatric therapy practice from zero to six locations over 26 years with no business degree, no roadmap, and more than a few moments of wanting to walk away? Sheree' Behrndt, founder of Sensory Sol...
Ep. 198 The $5 Trillion Problem: How Preventative Medicine Could Save Our Health Care System with Dr. Roger Jahnke
Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Roger Jahnke, founder of Health Action, a wellness and health maximization organization with over 35 years in business. Dr. Jahnke shares his d...