Stacks & Strategies: Business Growth Through the Pages
Stop guessing what to read and start applying what works.
As a small- or medium-sized business owner, your time is your most valuable asset, making it difficult to know exactly what to read and when. Welcome to Stacks & Strategies, the podcast where we go through stacks of business books to pull out the high-quality strategies you can actually apply to your life and business.
Our mission is to help local businesses improve by accelerating their learning. We cut through the uncertainty of the "business book" world, highlighting the best content so you can decide whether to dive into a book yourself, apply the strategies we share immediately, or move on to a topic that better fits your current needs.
Why Listen?
- Curated Learning: We filter the "stacks" to find the most impactful content for your growth.
- Actionable Strategies: We don't just review books; we pull out the "how-to" for business owners.
- Time Savings: Reduce the effort of vetting books and get straight to the insights that improve your business and your life.
Meet Your Hosts
This podcast is hosted by three experienced business owners who bring different perspectives—but a shared passion for growth, learning, and practical application.
John Davis is a Business Coach with ActionCOACH, specializing in helping business owners gain clarity on their destination and identify the specific skills, systems, and learning required to reach their goals. His approach focuses on strategy, accountability, and turning ideas into executable plans.
Wendy Pace is the Owner of Pace Setting Media, where she helps businesses strengthen their brand, improve visibility, and connect more effectively with their audiences. With a strong background in marketing and messaging, Wendy brings real-world insight into how business principles translate into client engagement and measurable results.
Jess Villegas is the Founder of Acuity Business Consulting, working closely with business owners to improve operations, financial clarity, and long-term sustainability. Jess provides a grounded, analytical perspective, helping businesses make informed decisions that support scalable and profitable growth.
Whether you want to grow your team, increase your profits, or find more clarity in your operations, Stacks & Strategies provides the roadmap through the best business literature available.
Stacks & Strategies: Business Growth Through the Pages
Latest Episodes
Episode 8 - The Hot Dog That Changed Fine Dining: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
What if the difference between a good business and an unforgettable one comes down to one thing: how you make people feel? In this episode of Stacks and Strategies, we dive into Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving Peopl...
Episode 7 - Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets: Why Good Decisions Don't Always Lead to Good Outcomes
What if the secret to better decision-making isn't being right more often, but knowing how uncertain you really are? In this episode of Stacks and Strategies, we break down Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All ...
Episode 6 - Good to Great by Jim Collins
Episode 6 of Stacks and Strategies takes on a true heavyweight in the world of business thinking—Good to Great by Jim Collins. This isn’t just a book about success; it’s a deep, research-driven breakdown of what separates comp...
Episode 5 - Mind Gym by Gary Mack
In this episode, we dive into Mind Gym by Gary Mack—a classic in the world of mental performance that’s just as relevant for entrepreneurs and business leaders as it is for elite athletes.Mack’s core premise is simple but powerf...
Episode 3 - Leadership and Self Deception - Book by Arbinger Institute
In Episode 3 of Stacks & Strategies, we continue breaking down the systems, decisions, and strategic thinking that separate sustainable growth from stalled momentum.This podcast is built for entrepreneurs, business owners, e...
