THE STERN TRUTH: Business Unfiltered
The Stern Truth: Business Unfiltered is the no-BS podcast for overwhelmed small business owners & entrepreneurs who are tired of the noise, the hype, and the so-called “experts” telling them how to grow their business. Hosted by Marshall Stern, a seasoned business owner and coach with over 35 years of experience, this podcast cuts through the confusion to bring you real, practical advice that actually works.
If you feel stuck, exhausted, and like you’re doing it all alone—this is for you. Each episode delivers honest conversations, actionable strategies, and straight talk about what it really takes to grow and lead a thriving business. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just The Stern Truth you need to move forward with confidence.
It's time to stop spinning your wheels and start leading your business like the unstoppable force you are.
Episodes
20 episodes
Ep. 20 The Stern Truth: Money Mindset with Alma Tarelli
Mindset matters, especially when it comes to being an entrepreneur. Your strategic edge comes when you get to those limiting beliefs, embrace your fear, and run with it.We welcome accountant Alma Tarelli to this episode of the Stern Trut...
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Ep. 19 The Stern Truth: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever found yourself believing that someone is incredibly successful? You visit their website and are wowed, but also feel… intimidated? Out of their league? Just not good enough? That’s imposter syndrome.Small business owners of...
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Episode 19
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16:28
Ep. 18 The Stern Truth: The Power of a Team with Jenny Randhawa
Jenny Randhawa is a small business owner and entrepreneur. She owns three blow dry bar locations, aptly called Blo, in the Lower Mainland. Her entrepreneurial journey started in 2007 but hasn’t stopped yet. I talk with Jenny in this...
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Episode 18
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Ep. 17 The Stern Truth: Business Therapy Thursday with Aubrey Barnes
In this Business Therapy Thursday session, I sit down with Aubrey, a small business owner who runs both a digital marketing agency and a dog waste service company. As an entrepreneur managing multiple ventures, Aubrey faces a challenge that man...
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Episode 17
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1:06:52
Ep. 16 The Stern Truth: How to Keep Momentum in Your Business During the Summer
I know how challenging summer months can be for entrepreneurs. In this episode, I share eight proven strategies that have helped me and countless other founders maintain momentum when clients and prospects are off enjoying their vacations.<...
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Episode 16
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21:46
Ep. 15 The Stern Truth: Getting Through the Hard Sh*t with Chanel Rodrigues
In this raw episode, I sit down with Chanel from Success Story Marketing to pull back the curtain on what it's like being a small business owner in the marketing world. As a solopreneur who transitioned from partnership to running her business ...
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Episode 15
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41:29
Ep. 14 The Stern Truth: Business & Life Lessons From a Lifeguard
I share one of the most transformational moments in my leadership journey in this episode of “The Stern Truth”. I had a powerful encounter with a hotel lifeguard named José who completely changed my thoughts on leadership. We often focus heavil...
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16:57
Ep. 13 The Stern Truth: The Struggle of the Juggle with Jordan Eaton
In this special episode of The Stern Truth, I sit down with Jordan Eaton, CEO of BOSS Assistants. She shares her real struggles and triumphs of entrepreneurship while juggling family life. Jordan also reveals her journey of building a successfu...
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Episode 13
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36:51
Ep. 12 The Stern Truth: Breaking Through Your Blocks - Business Therapy Thursday with Almas Shareef
Many small business owners struggle with the same challenges - undercharging, imposter syndrome, and fear of rejection. I dive deep with entrepreneur Almas Shareef to uncover the mindset blocks holding back her marketing agency. In this raw, un...
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Ep. 11 The Stern Truth: How to Navigate Your Business & Life when Sh*t Happens
I know firsthand that being a small business owner means facing unexpected challenges head-on. On this episode, I tackle a topic most entrepreneurs avoid discussing - how to navigate your business when life throws you curveballs. M...
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Ep. 10 The Stern Truth: The Big Shifts with Rhiannon Franz
I sit down with Rhiannon Franz from REVIVE Marketing in this episode of The Stern Truth. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey from corporate advertising to small business ownership. I was fascinated by her story, including her initial side...
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Episode 10
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38:57
Ep. 9 The Stern Truth: Do you have a Busyness or a Business?
In this episode, I tackle a critical question every entrepreneur faces: Do you have a business or a "busyness"? I dive into how entrepreneurs get caught in the trap of being busy without being productive. I share insights on becoming a more int...
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Episode 9
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13:26
Ep. 8 The Stern Truth: Value the Small Things with Jeanette Martin
I sit down with Jeanette Martin, a business relationship strategist and social media whisperer who delivers powerful mic drop moments about authentic connection in business. Jeanette shares her philosophy of "give, give, give to ask". She expla...
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Episode 8
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38:11
Ep. 7 The Stern Truth: Business Therapy Thursday with Pauly Barker
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Pauly Barker. Pauly is a talented marketing strategist who's struggled with the all-too-common entrepreneurial challenge – doing everything herself. Through our candid conversation, I helped her re...
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Ep. 6 The Stern Truth: What is Your "I Will When"
Today, I share powerful personal stories about the dangerous mindset of "I will when" that holds so many entrepreneurs back. From nearly losing valuable team members because I delayed firing a toxic employee, to almost sinking in a...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 The Stern Truth: What is an Octocornpreneur? with Brittany Rhodes
As a business coach with over 35 years of experience, I've heard countless entrepreneurs say they don't have enough time. I sit down with Brittany Rhodes - what I call an "octocornpreneur" - who juggles three thriving businesses while raising t...
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Episode 5
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33:26
Ep. 4 The Stern Truth: Are You Charging for Your Worth or Your Value
In this powerful episode, I share a crucial mindset shift that could transform your business immediately. After an eye-opening coaching session, I decided to change course and address something I see too often: small business owners underchargi...
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Episode 4
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10:03
Ep 3 The Stern Truth: Taking a Leap of Faith in Business with Russ Harlow
In this episode of The Stern Truth, I sit down with fellow entrepreneur and small business owner Russ Harlow of Reliable Remediation. As a restoration business founder who made the journey from franchise to independent ownership, Russ shares in...
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Episode 3
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29:30
Ep. 2 The Stern Truth: Why Marketing Can Fail You
In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest mistakes we entrepreneurs and small business owners make today: relying too heavily on marketing without having proper systems in place. Drawing from my 35+ years of experience growing mu...
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Ep. 1 The Stern Truth: Introduction
In my first episode of The Stern Truth Business Unfiltered, I introduce you to my brand new podcast where I'll be delivering straightforward, no-fluff business advice based on my 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience.Perfect for small ...
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