Episodes
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Julie Lopez, a keynote speaker and the Founder of Viva Partnership, a therapy practice that uses non-talk therapy to promote inner healing. Join them as they explore the challenges faced by therapists expanding their practices and the importance of business education.
Published 04/02/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by franchise scaling expert Brian Beers. Join them as they explore franchising, examining why it’s one of the best business models, how to know if it’s right for you, and how new franchisees can get started.
Published 03/26/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Clint Fiore, President of Bison Business. Join them as they break down business brokerage, touching on how to find your first clients, what exactly makes a business sellable, and the disparity between the number of buyers and sellers around.
Published 03/19/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by author Eric Jorgenson. Join them as they break down the benefits of releasing books and building your brand through them, why they are considered a different platform for your voice than blogs or podcasts, and how addictive the writing process is.
Published 03/12/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Jay Broyer, Co-Owner of St Cyr’s Pool and Spa. Join them as they explore the challenges that come through business growth and acquisitions, from generating demand and increasing profitability to the importance of efficient management.
Published 03/05/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Dylan Chatterjee, Partner at Onbench. Join them as they discuss challenges and strategies for growing a small business, including how to find new leads when you’ve exhausted your existing network, knowing when to sell and buy, and how to learn from people ahead of you in the journey.
Published 02/27/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Sam Bacon, President of Green Circle Demolition. Join them as they explore entrepreneurship in the construction industry, digging into the pros and cons of joining group captives, what limited partner investing is really like, and how to manage inconsistent and unsteady revenue streams and contracts.
Published 02/20/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Nikolas Hulewsky, Partner of CoFounders. They share advice on buying your first business and explore how you can leverage technology, data, and social media for growth and success.
Published 02/13/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Patrick Dichter, Owner of Appletree Business Services. They explore how small businesses can upgrade their accounting practices as well as the challenges of company acquisition.
Published 02/06/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Malcolm Marshall, CEO and Owner of POOL-ology. They discuss the challenges and growth opportunities for POOL-ology, as well as delve into cash flow challenges, marketing strategies, and the importance of retaining top talent. Discover how Pool plans to revamp their marketing, improve customer experience, and achieve their growth targets.
Published 01/30/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Ujwal Velagapudi, a serial acquisition entrepreneur. They explore Ujwal’s journey from selling Pokemon cards in high school to completing fourteen acquisitions. Tune in to discover his unique approach to buying businesses, his thoughts on valuations, and his advice for budding entrepreneurs.
Published 01/23/24
In this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by John Matzner, President at Lazy Leverage. They delve into using global resources efficiently, cautioning against over-leveraging with debt, the importance of humility and adaptability in business, and the power of output thinking. They explore the challenges of entering different industries and highlight the value of building solid systems, particularly in using offshore talent effectively. Additionally, they...
Published 01/16/24
Join us on The Small Business Mentor Podcast, where we chart the course through the formidable "Black Holes" of business—those revenue milestones that often ensnare ambitious entrepreneurs. Hosted by Alan Pentz, this podcast demystifies the leaps from $1m to $30m in revenue with insights from those who’ve navigated these treacherous waters. Whether you’re aiming to break past your Ceiling of Brute Force or professionalize your growing venture, our conversations light the path to your...
Published 01/14/24