Welcome back to another episode of "The Future Is Borderless." Today, we're excited to bring you a raw and insightful conversation with Marc Gutman, the brilliant mind behind Wild Story. Join hosts David and David Nilssen as they delve into Marc's fascinating journey from his roots in metro Detroit to Hollywood's bright lights, and eventually, to t…

In today's episode, we are thrilled to welcome a true expert in business and technology, Kevin Bonfield. With over two decades of experience that includes stints at Bain Capital, founding Concentre, and advising giants like Southwest Airlines and Tesla, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. We'll delve into Kevin's work with Concent…

Cahill shares his journey from working as a CMO in the blockchain space to founding his own marketing agency and ultimately creating innovative software solutions to tackle inefficiencies in media exposure. We'll dive deep into how his tools are reshaping the landscape of PR and media engagement, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. We'…

Elena Barreneche, a seasoned veteran in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry and the newly appointed General Manager for DOXA Talent in Colombia. Elena shares her journey into the BPO industry, driven by a desire to create meaningful job opportunities and foster economic growth in her home country. We discussed the strategic advantages o…

Marissa shares her journey from intern to CEO, highlighting her commitment to career coaching and the critical lessons she’s learned along the way. For over a decade, Marissa has been a transformative force in career coaching, challenging traditional models and driving significant innovation. Simply put, Marissa has redefined how career coaching is…

In this episode, we dive into an engaging discussion with Verne Harnish, the visionary founder of ScalingUp. Throughout our conversation, we uncover the foundational strategies that propel business growth and ignite employee engagement. Verne imparts invaluable insights on leveraging data analytics from local universities for strategic decision-mak…

In this episode of The Future Is Borderless Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marissa, who brought invaluable insights from her collaborations with 14 different government agencies and her strategic use of advisory boards to tackle complex challenges and capitalize on major opportunities. We dived deep into her six-component joyful leade…

In this episode, you'll discover the art of choosing the right words to motivate people, the importance of listening and asking the right questions, and why a strategic, forward-thinking mindset is crucial for long-term success. Anderson also discusses the vital process of building a balanced board, avoiding the trap of prioritizing brand names ove…

In this insightful episode, David Nilssen, the CEO of DOXA Talent, interviews Ryan Zink, the innovative entrepreneur behind Franchise Sidekick and the thriving Franchise Fastlane (which he exited a few years ago). Known for his successful business exits and his commitment to empowering new entrepreneurs, Ryan shares his journey, including some succ…

In this episode, David Nilssen, the CEO of DOXA Talent, sits down with Cameron Herold, the former COO of 1-800-Got-Junk and a renowned leadership coach. Cameron is celebrated for his pivotal role in scaling 1-800-Got-Junk’s revenue from $2 million to $100 million and is widely recognized as a visionary in operational strategy and business growth. F…

For more than 20 years, Ami has challenged executives to think differently about how they capitalize growth. Regularly featured in national media including The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fox Business News. He has advised the White House, the Federal Reserve Bank and the Treasury Department on …

In this episode, I am joined by the remarkable Bill Gallagher, a seasoned business coach with over three and a half decades of entrepreneurial experience. Bill has an extraordinary story to share about taking a much-needed vacation in the midst of his company's rapid growth phase, showcasing his leadership philosophy: you can scale up without burni…

Tom Spadea is a seasoned professional in the franchising industry with over two decades of experience under his belt. His journey didn't begin in the legal realm; instead, Tom found his footing in franchise sales, playing a pivotal role in scaling prominent brands like Rita's Italian Ice. His leadership proved instrumental as he led the charge in e…

Meet Dave Westcott, a dynamic and versatile business leader with a diverse portfolio of companies under his leadership. As the current CEO of Evergreen Brands, Dave is renowned for his unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and deep-rooted passion for philanthropy. His extensive experience is marked by influential roles, including hi…

On this episode on the THE FUTURE IS BORDERLESS Podcast, I sit down with Jason Yormark, founder of Socialistics. We dove into Jason's journey, the evolving social media landscape, and building a successful remote company culture. If you like the content, you’ll love his book, "Antiagency: A Realistic Path to a Million Dollar Business" on Amazon. In…

In this episode, we are joined by the visionary leader Boaz Ashkenazy, CEO of Simply Augmented. We explore the intersection of business and AI, discussing the importance of structuring data and managing unstructured data for success. Boaz shares insights on staying in your energy and genius zone, leveraging AI to focus on high-value activities. Plu…

Caryn Kopp is the Chief Door Opener of Kopp Consulting, a firm that helps businesses land executive-level prospect meetings. She is a nationally recognized speaker and an expert in business development featured in Inc., Fortune Magazine, Forbes, Newsweek, and The Wall Street Journal morning radio show. Caryn authored The Path to The Cash!® The Word…

JP Dahdah is the Founder and CEO of Vantage IRAs, a top self-directed retirement plan administration and alternative custody company that helps investors diversify their retirement savings. He specializes in alternative investment custodial services for self-directed IRAs and private market investments. With a 25-year career in financial services, …

Kent Gregoire is the Co-founder of Stakeholder Business, a firm that helps leaders build thriving stakeholder businesses that matter. He is also the Founder and CEO of Symphony Advantage. Kent is a serial entrepreneur who launched his first manufacturing company at 14. Since then, he has founded and led over a dozen organizations throughout his ent…

Spencer Sheinin is the Founder and CEO of Shift Financial Insights, a firm providing outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and financial insights to small and medium-sized businesses. He is a CPA with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, having owned businesses in manufacturing, construction, real estate, cold storage, and financial servic…

TA McCann is the Managing Director of Pioneer Square Labs, a Seattle-based software development studio that creates and launches technology startups. As a serial entrepreneur, he was the Founder and CEO of Senosis, acquired by Google, Gist, acquired by Blackberry, and Rival IQ, a leader in marketing analytics. TA is an active angel investor, an Adj…

Nathan Donohue is the Co-founder and Partner of Consilio Wealth Advisors, an SEC-registered independent wealth management firm for technology professionals. As Partner and Advisor, he drives firm strategy, execution, and internal processes for the team. Nathan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who started his financial planning practice in 200…

Shannon Swift is the Founder and CEO of Swift HR Solutions, a provider of strategic HR services and products for early-stage companies. She has over 20 years of experience in human resources. Before founding Swift HR Solutions in 2004, Shannon held executive HR roles at GoAhead Software, Nastech Pharmaceutical, and Health Team Northwest. She is the…

Carey Gille is the Co-founder and CEO of Franchise FastLane, an accelerated turn-key franchise sales organization (FSO). The FastLane team works with select brands to perfect their discovery process, deliver qualified franchisee leads, and drive explosive growth. Carey has an extensive background in the franchise industry, having worked in both the…

Adi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, an organization that provides businesses with the infrastructure, processes, and systems they need to thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. She has over 25 years of experience as a trained industrial engineer, management …

Erick Slabaugh is the CEO of Absco Solutions, a best-in-class fire-life safety and security systems integrator. He is also the Founder and CEO of FCP Insight, a cloud-based enterprise software solution for electrical contracting businesses. Erick is committed to helping entrepreneurs and business leaders leverage timeless principles and build a bus…

Michael E. Gerber is the Co-founder and Chairman of Michael E. Gerber Companies, which helps tens of thousands of businesses in 145 countries achieve growth, order, and productivity. Named the World’s #1 Small Business Guru by Inc. Magazine, Michael is an entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted millions of small business …

Cory Sanford is the Vice President of Culture and Talent at Guidant Financial, a firm that helps individuals secure funding to start, buy, or grow a business. He has spearheaded the company's transition to a fully remote workforce and successfully integrated offshore talent into the organization while protecting a world-class culture. With an execu…

Randy Wootton is the CEO of Maxio, a financial operations platform helping B2B SaaS companies unlock their next stage of growth. Before Maxio, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at Seismic, the leading sales enablement platform company. Randy was also the CEO of Percolate, a fast-growing SaaS company acquired by Seismic. In his early career, he help…

Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and promotes them to bestseller status with a 100% success rate. She runs a hybrid publishing house with traditional distribution via Simon & Schuster, through which more than 500 entrepreneurs…

Mark Sims is the Founder and CEO of Fikes, a company that provides various facility services for businesses, including disinfection, deep floor cleaning, pest control, and custom scenting. In 2003, he bootstrapped his company, initially working out of a 10x10 storage unit. Mark has grown Fikes to 3,500 clients, serving them out of various distribut…

Jamison West is a Strategic Coach at ConnectStrat, a company that provides strategic coaching, facilitation, and guidance for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT solution providers. He was the Founder and CEO of Arterian, an MSP he built from a one-man shop to 40 staff through organic growth and by acquiring 4 other IT services companies. Jamis…

Wendy Lieber is the Co-founder of ContentBacon, a custom content provider that helps companies across various industries increase traffic and brand awareness, and generate leads and customers. Wendy has a degree in marketing from Florida State University and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for Wome…

Michelle Bomberger is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group, a law firm that focuses on strategic business and legal guidance. As a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and lawyer, Michelle helps entrepreneurs balance business opportunities and associated risks to make informed decisions. Before Equinox Business Law Group, M…

Charles (Chuck) Bender is the CEO of Attentus Technologies, an IT company specializing in a wide range of services, including tailored IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. He is also the CEO of SkyNet Broadband, which provides high-speed internet services and voice-over IP solutions for individuals and businesses. Charles is skilled …

Cesar Quintero is the Founder of The Profit Recipe, a company that empowers entrepreneurs to evolve and change the world one business at a time. As a serial entrepreneur at 24 years old and a Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer, Cesar centers his practice on purpose and ensures leadership teams create alignment around their…

Marina Byezhanova is the Co-founder of Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency for entrepreneurs and executives. As an entrepreneur, global speaker, show host, and personal branding expert, she has been quoted and referenced in various publications, including Inc.com, Forbes.com, Yahoo News, Financial Post, Fast Company, and Success Magazine.…

Katty Douraghy is the President of Artisan Creative, a staffing and recruitment agency focused on digital, creative, and marketing talent. She is also the Founder of Inspiring Hiring, an online resume and job-posting portal. As a Certified Facilitator for EO Forum Training, Katty helps entrepreneurs become better versions of themselves. She is also…

Matt Heinz is the Founder and President of Heinz Marketing, a B2B sales and marketing agency that helps businesses achieve sustained sales success by growing revenue from existing customers and cost-effectively identifying and winning new customers. He has 20 years of marketing, business development, and sales experience from different organization…

Sean Combs is the CEO of Steelhead Productions, a live and digital event marketing company that creates virtual engagements and sustainable 3D brand environments. Steelhead is the only B Corp certified trade show company in North America and was named Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces in 2022. Sean and his team led Steelhead through a transformationa…

John Bly is the Managing Partner of the South Atlantic at Aprio, a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on maximizing revenue and reducing risk. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and has a Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA). John was the founding member o…

Jeff Dudan is the Founder of Dudan Group, a company that acquires and builds franchise businesses. He is also the CEO and Chairman of Homefront Brands, Dudan Group’s platform of property service franchisors. Jeff is the former CEO of AdvantaClean, which became a leading national restoration franchise and was eventually acquired by Home Franchise Co…

Devin Miller is the Co-founder and CEO of SecureSave, the first purpose-built emergency savings solution designed to help people achieve financial security. He is an experienced executive in the consumer finance and workplace savings space. With over 15 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and digital product managem…

Jeremy Ames is the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, a leading provider of small business financing and administrative support services, including rollovers for business start-ups, 401(k) administration, payroll, HR, accounting, and tax. Previously, he was the Co-founder and CEO of NuWire, an online media company focused on alternative inves…

Alan Chaffee is the Founder and CEO of Turning Point Strategic Advisors, a premier financial and strategic consultancy serving business clients throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and the Northwest. Turning Point delivers outstanding results in CFO and M&A advisory, revenue acceleration, and restructuring. In his role, Alan has performed CFO duties for o…

Lauren Hoover is the Co-founder and Chief of Staff at Doxa Talent, a firm that helps business leaders find full-time, dedicated, highly skilled workers from around the world. Before joining Doxa, Lauren served as the Chief of Staff at Guidant Financial, a company that helps entrepreneurs raise capital to start or buy a business. Previously, she ser…

Ben Elowitz is the Co-founder and Strategic Director at Zeitworks, an enterprise software company that helps businesses reduce costs, boost capacity, and improve efficiency with AI-powered business process intelligence. He is an investor, entrepreneur, and senior adviser to CEOs and executive teams, helping them with strategic challenges, leadershi…

Dave Parker is the Managing Partner at DKParker, LLC, a consulting firm that helps companies launch their go-to-market strategies, design business and revenue models, and analyze pricing. As a five-time founder, Dave has been part of over 15 transactions as founder, operator, board member, and advisor. He splits his time between funding early-stage…

David Nilssen is the Co-founder and CEO of Doxa Talent, a company that helps small to mid-sized organizations build highly-skilled global teams with the goal of scaling the business. David is also the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, an industry leader in small business financing, and the Global Learning Chair for the Entrepreneurs’ Organiz…