Receptive has now been acquired by Pendo. Churn It Up is *the* Customer Success podcast providing tips and tricks from the best and brightest in the world of CS. Hosted by Aly Mahan, it's perfect for anyone working on the frontlines of CS or Support, and for Account Managers at SaaS organizations. We share war wounds, bask in heroic tales, and generally just chat about all things Customer Success. This podcast turns attention to CSMs about the day to day projects they manage, and ideas they ...
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Want to learn more about Customer Success? On this Customer Success podcast we invite guests from all over the world to open up about their Customer Success strategies and provide you with tactical advice that you can use in your own organization to improve customer retention, increase solution adoption, expand upsell revenues, perfect your renewal processes and gain more advocates. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get notified when we upload a new podcast episode!
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Growth Strategies for Service-Based Businesses — Build Your Championship-Caliber Crew Your Prosperity Pathway™ to Freedom — transforming People, leveraging Systems + AI to build an unstoppable team of Business Superfans® — the ultimate growth engine. You don’t win championships without a playbook — and you don’t scale a business without a system. If you’ve ever searched “how to get more clients,” “increase profitability,” “retain employees,” or “automate my service business,” you’re in the r ...
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I believe that all people want to be heard, seen, and understood. But how do we get people to hear, see, and understand us effectively? Salespeople train themselves on techniques to do this but there are people doing it well without the word sales showing up anywhere in their job title or job description. This podcast is designed to help us hone our human skills, understand subtle similarities between non-sales people and salespeople, and show how we can learn from both groups the next time ...
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Ever wonder what drives a CEO when nobody's watching? Every Thursday, tune into the CEOAFTERDARK podcast to hear a raw conversation with a hyper-successful business owner. Your host, George Kapernaros, is the CEO of YOCTO, a leading e-commerce CRM agency. Now, he's focused on getting to know these leaders as real people. We're talking about the ups and downs they don't usually share. You'll hear about their personal challenges, their big wins, and everything in between. It's not just about t ...
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Learning A Wealth About Connection By Throwing Cocktail Parties - Eric Melchor, Channel Marketing Manager, founder Bucharest Cocktail Parties
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29:04Summary: What can you learn about sales and connections from a guy on a mission to connect housands of people via cocktail parties? Today I bring on Eric Melchor, a channel manager at Honeywell, and a Texan at heart living in Bucharest. Those two things may not go together but Eric followed his wife to Europe and he's connected hundreds of people o…
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Performance Marketing Mastery: Jake Tlapek on DSPs, TikTok SEO & Conversions | Ep. 163
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39:42Episode 162 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Performance marketing takes center court as Jake Tlapek of Finch breaks down demand-side platforms (DSPs), TikTok SEO, and conversion optimization playbooks that win customers on every channel. He shares his journey from Air Force IT to agency leader and founder-creator, including how posting twice daily spark…
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Thanking to Grow: Turn November Gratitude into a Year-Round Referral Machine | Ep 161
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9:17161 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) n this episode of Business Superfans®, Freddy D Take dives into the power of gratitude marketing—how saying “thank you” can transform your business ecosystem into a community of loyal superfans. Using real-world service examples, Freddy breaks down how appreciation emails, anniversary cards, and automated check-ins ca…
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B2B Marketing: How Richard Levy Wins the 95% Out-of-Market | Ep. 160
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40:37Episode 160 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) B2B marketing with Richard Levy centers on aligning sales and marketing to win today’s 5% in-market buyers while educating the 95% who aren’t ready yet. In this episode, Richard shares 25 years of lessons—from Santander’s graduate scheme to leading Sophera Marketing—on building demand without racing to discoun…
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Trust in Leadership: How Adam Malone Sustains High Performance | Ep. 159
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37:12Episode 159 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Trust in leadership drives everything—and Adam Malone explains why it’s the linchpin of sustained high performance. In this episode, Adam breaks down a practical, three-part trust model—empathy, authenticity, and performance—and shows leaders how to inspire reciprocal trust so teams truly operate with autonomy…
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Employee Empowerment: Jon Grannis & Bob Chonka Build Cultures Fueling Growth | Ep. 158
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40:08Episode 158 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Employee empowerment takes center stage as Sollah leaders Jon Grannis and Bob Chonka reveal how to turn training into behavior change and build superfan cultures. They unpack their E+I=C formula—Emotion + Information = Communication—and explain why “dramatic edutainment” outperforms lecture-style compliance co…
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Beyond the Cubicle: Fun, Friendship, and Leadership in Tech Culture
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9:58157 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Freddie D dives into the pivotal relationship between leadership and culture in the tech industry, drawing from his own experiences from decades ago. He reflects on his early days in the CAD Cam field, where he learned the importance of empowering teams under the guidance of his manager, Tom. Tom's approach of fosteri…
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Steven Schneider (Trio SEO) on How to Rank in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google, and Bing
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32:47Episode 156 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) The search landscape has changed forever. AI search engines—like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing Copilot—now rely on classic SEO signals to decide which businesses to recommend. In this episode, Trio SEO Co-Founder Steven Schneider joins Freddy D to reveal how service providers can dominate this new era through …
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The Future of Drinking: How Collider Is Reinventing Beer Without Alcohol (ft. Henry Cooke)
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30:02In this episode, George Kapernaros sits down with Henry Cooke, founder of Collider — the mood-boosting, non-alcoholic beer infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens. Collider isn’t just another “healthy alternative” — it’s a science-backed beer experience designed to make you feel good without hangovers, empty calories, or compromise. Henry …
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Freedom: The Business Superfans Engine at Full Power
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8:27155 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Freddy D emphasizes the ultimate goal of achieving true freedom in business, where one can step away for weeks while everything continues to run smoothly. He elaborates on how this isn’t just a distant dream but a tangible reality attainable through building a network of superfans—loyal stakeholders who actively suppo…
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From Stability to Scale — How to Expand Through Advocacy and Alignment
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8:36154 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Freddy D dives into the concept of expansion in this enlightening episode, emphasizing how businesses can grow without the burdens of increased weight. He advocates for the creation of business superfans—loyal customers, engaged employees, and supportive partners—as a key strategy to elevate success exponentially. By …
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From Growth to Control — How to Turn Acceleration into Momentum
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9:12153 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Freddy D emphasizes the crucial stage of growth in business during this episode, focusing on how to maintain control while accelerating success. He discusses the importance of building a strong foundation of business Super Fans—customers, employees, and partners—who can amplify growth through referrals and reviews. As…
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How A Broadcaster Sells Human Connection - Jen Mueller, Broadcaster, Author, Keynote Speaker
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53:56Summary: Today we bring on Jen Mueller, a seasoned sports broadcaster and communication expert. Jen Mueller is a business communication expert and the founder of Talk Sporty to Me, where she helps companies level up their communication skills with actionable strategies inspired by her 25-year career as a sports broadcaster. An Emmy-award-winning pr…
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From Firefighting to Focus: How to Finally Stabilize Your Service Business
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9:58152 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Freddy D dives into the essential strategies for moving a business from chaos to clarity in this insightful episode of the Business Superfans Podcast. He emphasizes that if a business runs more than its owner, it’s time to embrace the concept of creating business superfans—advocates who can significantly enhance succe…
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Stop the Chaos: The First Step to Taking Back Control of Your Service Business
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8:52151 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Feeling like your business is a relentless treadmill? If that resonates, this podcast episode is tailor-made for those stuck in survival mode. Freddy D introduces his Prosperity Pathway, a five-part series designed to help service-based business owners shift to freedom mode, reclaiming their time and energy. He emphas…
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From Risk to Revenue: Jeff Holman on Fractional Counsel for Fast-Growing Businesses
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35:23Episode 150 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) When should founders really call their lawyer? In this episode, Freddy D sits down with Jeff Holman, Founder of Intellectual Strategies, to unpack how fractional legal teams help startups and service providers protect IP, tighten contracts, and move faster—without breaking the bank. If you’ve ever felt that tr…
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How Debbie Deknight Helps Service Businesses Protect and Grow Profits with the Profit First System
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40:03Episode 149 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Let’s be real — most service business owners aren’t short on hustle. They’re short on cash clarity. You can be fully booked, delivering great work, and still lying awake at night wondering, “Can I make payroll this week?” “How am I supposed to cover the mortgage if clients pay late?” “Where’s all the money goi…
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Why Leadership Development is Profit Development—with Jennifer Jensen
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34:32Episode 148 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Too many businesses promote top performers into leadership roles without preparing them to lead. The result? Micromanagement, toxic cultures, high turnover, and disengaged teams. Jennifer Jensen has seen it firsthand: 60% of new managers fail within their first 24 months because they lack the training and mind…
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Roberto Martinez: Scaling Service Providers through AI, PR & Authentic Marketing
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41:55Episode 147 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Most service providers and small businesses struggle to compete with big-box brands. They’re buried in daily fires, stuck in short-term survival mode, and often left behind when it comes to digitization, AI, and PR. That’s where Roberto Martinez and his team at Braven Agency step in. In this episode of The Bus…
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Human Connection in Customer Success and Sales - Jared Cook, Founder, Crush Churn
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47:58Summary: Today I speak to Jared Cook, a seasoned expert in customer success and sales. Jared has most recently been a SR VP of Customer Experience at Docebo and has held senior roles in Customer Success at companies like Domo and Adobe. He is the founder of Crush Churn Consulting where he helps companies reduce churn by 30%. Our conversation explor…
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Smarter Review Engagement: George Swetlitz on Scaling Reputation Management with AI
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34:34Episode 146 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) For service-based business owners, a single online review can make or break a sale. You invest in advertising, SEO, and social media, but when a potential client searches your business, the very next step they take is reading your reviews. And if they see silence — no response, no engagement — you’ve likely ju…
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How Sean Garner Helps Service Businesses Protect Margins with Smart Marketing Systems
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45:30Episode 145 How Sean Garner Helps Service Businesses Protect Margins with Smart Marketing Systems Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Is your marketing agency quietly draining your profits? In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with marketing strategist and former gym own…
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The L&D Detective: Uncovering Learning Impact - Kevin Yates, The L&D Detective
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51:11Summary: Today I bring on Kevin Yates, known as the L&D Detective, to explore the intersection of authenticity, resilience, and effective learning and development practices. I knew that I needed to talk to Kevin after seeing him present at our conference. He was able to connect with the crowd in a unique way with his engaging talk and also shared i…
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From 9 Failed Businesses to Franchise Business Success: Tariq Johnson’s Turning Point
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40:35Episode 144 From 9 Failed Businesses to Franchise Business Success: Tariq Johnson’s Turning Point Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What turns a client into a lifelong raving fan? In this powerhouse episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, host Freddy D welcomes Tariq Johnson, founder of Franchise Empire, to expl…
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From Billionaires to Seaweed: How Sachi Singh Is Building a Seaweed-Powered Wellness Revolution
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28:17In this episode, George Kapernaros sits down with Sachi Singh, founder of Rootless, to unpack her fascinating journey — from working with billionaires in philanthropy to launching a seaweed-powered brand that’s redefining women’s health. You’ll learn how Sachi discovered seaweed as a powerful systems-level climate solution, why Rootless focuses on …
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From Chaos to Clarity: Victor Idoko Transforms Personal and Business Finances that Create Advocates
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39:12Episode 143 From Chaos to Clarity: Victor Idoko Transforms Personal and Business Finances that Create Advocates Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What’s the secret to creating raving fans in a world drowning in digital noise? In this power-packed episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, your host Freddy D sits do…
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Nikita Vakhrushev on Crafting Magnetic Email & SMS Messaging That Convert and Retain Customers
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37:12Episode 142 Nikita Vakhrushev on Crafting Magnetic Email & SMS Messaging That Convert and Retain Customers Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if every email and text message you sent not only converted into sales—but also kept clients loyal? In this high-value episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, I sit do…
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From Side Hustle to Inc. 5000: Natalia Zacharin on People-First Financial Success
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39:46Episode 141 From Side Hustle to Inc. 5000: Natalia Zacharin on People-First Financial Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if the secret to scaling your business wasn’t just better marketing or more sales—but true alignment between your finances, team, and clients? In this episode of the Business Superfans…
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Renee Hastings on Leveraging Virtual Assistance as a Smart Growth Strategy
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41:38Episode 140 Renee Hastings on Leveraging Virtual Assistance as a Smart Growth Strategy Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Every entrepreneur reaches a point where their time becomes the ultimate bottleneck. The question is: how do you free yourself to focus on strategic growth while the daily tasks still get done? In…
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How Chris Brown Empowers Contractors to Drive Sustainable Business Growth
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44:19Episode 139 How Chris Brown Empowers Contractors to Drive Sustainable Business Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Can empowering your remote team be the key to sustainable business growth? In this episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D sits down with Chris Brown, founder of WOW Remote Teams, to e…
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Holistic Email Marketing Explained: Strategy, AI & Customer-Centric Growth | Kath Pay
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36:59In this episode of the CEOAFTERDARK Podcast, George Kapernaros sits down with Kath Pay — one of the earliest pioneers of email marketing. With 27+ years of experience, Kath shares how she went from running a web design company in Australia to launching one of the first email marketing platforms, and why she still believes email is stronger than eve…
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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Understand Dr. Alain Salas’ Mind Clearing Method for Growth
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41:56Episode 138 Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Understand Dr. Alain Salas’ Mind Clearing Method for Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Ever feel like you’re the biggest obstacle in your own business? You’re not alone. In this transformative episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with …
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Scott Warren’s Garth Brooks Moment—And What It Reveals About Employee Engagement
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37:49Episode 137 Scott Warren’s Garth Brooks Moment—And What It Reveals About Employee Engagement Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if your most loyal employee didn’t need a raise—but a moment? In this unforgettable episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with Scott Warren, former arena e…
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Avoid Financial Suicide: Protect Margins for Sustainable Growth with Larry Mandelberg
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41:35Episode 136 Avoid Financial Suicide: Protect Margins for Sustainable Growth with Larry Mandelberg Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Why do successful companies self-destruct—and how can you protect your margins before it’s too late? In this eye-opening episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, your host Freddy D si…
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Fuel Referrals & Reviews by Aligning Stakeholder Engagement With Financial Vision: Sonya Corkery
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40:35Episode 135 Fuel Referrals & Reviews by Aligning Stakeholder Engagement With Financial Vision: Sonya Corkery Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC In this episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D sits down with Sonya Corkery, financial strategist and founder of Clear Plan Consulting, who built not one, but t…
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Why Case Studies Are Your Agency’s #1 Growth Tool (Don’t Make This Mistake) Retention Clarity Gap #4
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25:10Most agencies undervalue case studies — and we were guilty of the same mistake. In this episode, George Kapernaros and Mo break down why case studies are your trust currency, how they directly impact your sales cycle, and why every single client engagement should lead to a documented success story. You’ll learn: Why not publishing case studies is “…
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Amanda Northcutt’s Blueprint for Creators: Turn Client Experience into Monthly Recurring Revenue
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44:01Episode 134 Amanda Northcutt’s Blueprint for Creators: Turn Client Experience into Monthly Recurring Revenue Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with Amanda Northcutt, founder of Level Up Creators, to reveal her blueprint for turning client exp…
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The Subscription Growth Playbook: Acquisition, Retention & Community Building | Matthew Holman
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37:15In this episode of The CEOAFTERDARK, I sit down with Matthew Holman – the founder of Subscription Prescription, to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and retain a profitable subscription business. We dive deep into: -How to choose the right subscription tech stack (without bias) -Why acquisition is the real driver of retention – and how t…
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From Furniture to Fortune: How Client Experience Fueled Jeff Peterson's Growth
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39:27Episode 133 From Furniture to Fortune: How Client Experience Fueled Jeff Peterson's Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC From Sofa to Skyline: Jeff Peterson on Building Client Loyalty That Propels Growth What if you could launch a business from your front bedroom, never run out of clients, and eventually build a…
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From Lonely to Thriving: How LifeStarr Creates Community that Fuels Solopreneur Success with Joe Rando
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39:24Episode 132 From Lonely to Thriving: How LifeStarr Creates Community that Fuels Solopreneur Success with Joe Rando Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Ever feel like you're doing it all and getting nowhere? You’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay alone. In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast,…
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Align Purpose and Profitability with These Proven Daily Rituals from Dr. Jacopo Iasiello
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41:06Episode 131 Align Purpose and Profitability with These Proven Daily Rituals from Dr. Jacopo Iasiello Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if your daily rituals could align your inner purpose with outer profit? In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D welcomes Dr. Jacopo Iasiello, CEO o…
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Why Principles of Friendship Are Underestimated in Business - Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, Clinical Psychologist, Keynote Speaker
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59:19Summary: Today I sit down with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a renowned expert on friendship and human connection, to discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships in the workplace and how we underestimate principles of friendship. As she likes to say, "We overestimate the amount of both energy and discomfort that can come from reaching out, i…
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Jordan Adler on Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Growth Strategy for Beach Money Freedom
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36:41Episode 130 Jordan Adler on Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Growth Strategy for Beach Money Freedom Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Today, **Jordan Adler—author of Beach Money and a leader in network marketing—**shares how to design a business that empowers others and frees you to enjoy life’s best moments. He revea…
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Braydan Young: $200M Sendoso Fundraise to Authentic Customer Connections at SlashExperts
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37:31Episode 129 Braydan Young: $200M Sendoso Fundraise to Authentic Customer Connections at SlashExperts Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if your best sales rep isn't on your payroll? In this episode, Freddy D sits down with Braydan Young, Co-Founder of Sendoso and SlashExperts, to explore how peer-to-peer convers…
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How Chris Heffernan Automated Catering Growth Without Knocking on a Single Door
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35:58Episode 128 How Chris Heffernan Automated Catering Growth Without Knocking on a Single Door Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Chris Heffernan, founder of Dlivrd, turned a crushed local delivery business into a thriving 172-location operation by harnessing automation and smart integrations. He reveals how pivoting to…
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