Best John Lechner Podcasts (2025)

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Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business 33:41

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business A solo masterclass from Nick on the Five Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He shows how to turn chaos into a focused business growth roadmap, build a sales engine and lead generation system for predictable revenue, and evolve from producer to…

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Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders 54:16

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Full Episode Page: Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders Caitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach and gamification specialist. Nick Berry explores how Caitlin uses gamification in business to turn disengaged employees into high‑performing, purpose‑driven teams. From 90‑day “quests” to streaks and mulligans, Ca…

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Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand 49:52

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Full Episode Page: Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand Seth Donlin is a marketing and communications coach and founder of Seth Donlin Coaching. Personal branding is more than a logo; it is the story that convinces ideal clients you are their answer. In this fast‑moving conversation, host Nick Berry and Seth Donlin unpack …

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Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit 46:54

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Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit Nick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership trans…

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David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t 41:59

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Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t Episode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and i…

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EP 52 - Aaron Magid: The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan 51:06

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In episode 52 of Tahrir Podcast, Aaron Magid tuned in to discuss his book, The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan (Universal Publishers, 2025)⁠, as well as commentate on Jordanian politics. Drawing on interviews with over 100 people—including King Abdullah’s classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and even CIA directors—Aaron offers a deeply re…

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EP 51 - Vali Nasr: Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History 55:19

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In episode 51 of Tahrir Podcast, Professor Vali Nasr joined to discuss his new book, Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History (Princeton University Press, 2025). Drawing on decades of internal debates, foreign policy shifts, and national security doctrine, the book unpacks how the Islamic Republic has navigated threats and opportunities since 197…

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Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You 34:54

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Full Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You Host Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-pl…

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Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment 27:08

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Full Episode Page: Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment Host Nick Berry digs into how Bridget Hom turned a side hustle into six-figure success and now helps leaders master mindset, emotional intelligence, and alignment for rapid business growth. She breaks down hiring and firing your “mental team,” setting success crite…

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EP 50 - Laurent Richard & Sandrine Rigaud: Pegasus: How a Spy in Your Pocket Threatens the End of Privacy, Dignity, and Democracy 1:05:28

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In episode 50 of Tahrir Podcast, Emmy-winning journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud join us to talk about their book, Pegasus: How a Spy in Your Pocket Threatens the End of Privacy, Dignity, and Democracy (Henry Holt & Co. 2023) — a gripping account of the global investigation that exposed how governments have turned smartphones into tool…

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Lindsey Anderson: How Social Media Can Actually Drive Revenue 38:26

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Full Episode Page: Lindsey Anderson — How Social Media Can Actually Drive Revenue Lindsey Anderson is a social media sales expert and CEO of Build & Monetize Agency. Host Nick Berry unpacks Lindsey’s four-part Social Media Sales Machine: create targeted content, spend 30 daily minutes in meaningful engagement, give followers a crystal-clear next st…

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Joe Daniels: Using the Point of View Canvas for Business Positioning 52:18

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Full Episode Page: Joe Daniels: Using the Point of View Canvas for Business Positioning Joe flips the script by workshopping Nick Berry’s own coaching practice live. Using his four-pillar Point of View Canvas, he reveals why clarity outranks hustle, how a sharper stance attracts ideal clients and where most service founders misread the growth game.…

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EP 49 - Egypt's New Criminal Procedures Law, the Rise of a Militiaman, and more 1:39:03

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Arielle Lechner: Executive Coaching, Identity Shifts, and the Quest for Success 50:29

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Full Episode Page: Arielle Lechner: Executive Coaching, Identity Shifts, and the Quest for Success Is success a straight line or a winding quest? Host Nick Berry invites Arielle Lechner to map the inner terrain that shapes every outward result. They explore why founders who outgrow the hustle path lean on executive coaching to translate failure int…

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Daniel Wakefield: The Accelerate Equation for Creative Entrepreneurs 42:25

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Full Episode Page: Daniel Wakefield: The Accelerate Equation for Creative Entrepreneurs From a sixty‑dollar first month to a six‑figure creative business inside a year, Daniel unpacks the frameworks that fueled his meteoric rise. Host Nick Berry digs into the Accelerate Equation, the Hype Tornado, and the mindset shifts that turn followers into sup…

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Austin Peterson: How to Build a Transferable Business That Runs Without You 46:52

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Full Episode Page: How to Build a Transferable Business That Runs Without You Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and Co-Founder of Backbone Planning Partners. In this episode, he shows owners how to build a truly transferable business that can outlive you, fund your lifestyle, and still fetch a premium price when you’re ready to s…

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EP 48 - Erik Skare: Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism 58:00

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Erik Skare is a historian at the University of Oslo and the author of the award-winning "⁠A History of Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Faith, Awareness, and Revolution in the Middle East⁠" (Cambridge University Press, 2021). He specializes in Palestinian history with a particular focus on religion and secular politics. In episode 48 of Tahrir Podcast, w…

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Nick Nanton: Learning to do Business to Earn the Right to Be Creative 47:08

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Full Episode Page: Nick Nanton: Learning to do Business to Earn the Right to Be Creative Nick Nanton is an entrepreneur and a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer known for telling powerful human stories across entertainment, business, and personal development. Nick shares how mastering business leadership allowed him to build a creativ…

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Bradley Hamner: How to Go From Rainmaker to Architect of Your Business 56:35

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Full Episode Page: Bradley Hamner: How to Go From Rainmaker to Architect of Your Business What if the business operating system you're building is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry is joined by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS and host of the Above the Business podcast. Bradley works …

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Thomas Maier Reveals the Invisible Spy 36:24

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Episode 73 – The Invisible Spy: Ernest Cuneo and the Secret Machinations of American Power This episode visits the untold life of Ernest Cuneo—a professional football player turned journalist, turned presidential fixer, turned invisible architect of wartime espionage. Before the CIA existed, Cuneo was already moving between the White House, British…

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Nick Berry: Multiple Exits and Using Equity-for-Advisory Partnerships to Build a HoldCo 51:53

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: Multiple Exits and Using Equity-for-Advisory Partnerships to Build a HoldCo In a unique role-reversal, Interview Connections founder Jessica Rhodes steps in as guest host to interview Nick Berry—entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of Redesigned.Business—about his own business owner’s journey. Nick opens up about buildi…

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John Lechner Unveils The Wagner Group 58:40

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Author John Lechner talks about his powerful new book, Death Is Our Business, a definitive investigation into Russia’s notorious private military company, the Wagner Group. With firsthand accounts, OSINT research, and a historian’s depth, Lechner traces Wagner’s evolution from covert operators in Ukraine to global players in Syria, Africa, and beyo…

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EP 47 - Omer Taspinar: What the West is Getting Wrong about the Middle East: Why Islam is Not the Problem 1:38:51

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Ömer Taşpınar is a Professor at the National Defense University and Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, D.C. He is a scholar, author, and policy expert specializing in Middle East politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Turkish affairs. His research focuses on the intersection of political economy, nationalism, and security in the Middle East, with a part…

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Kit Turner & A Ragtag Group of Rebels Hit The Shores of Revolutionary Cuba 50:41

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🎙️ The Live Drop – Episode 71: Kit Turner on the Cuban Revolution, Espionage, and Historical Fiction In this episode, I speak with former intelligence officer and historical fiction author Kit Turner, whose latest novel Children of Outer Darkness dives deep into the origins of the Cuban Revolution. What begins as a conversation about Kit’s book qui…

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Jessica Rhodes: How and Why Businesses Should Be Leveraging Podcasts to Cut Through the Noise 38:20

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Link to Full Episode: Jessica Rhodes: How and Why Businesses Should Be Leveraging Podcasts to Cut Through the Noise In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry speaks with Jessica Rhodes, founder of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency. Jessica has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews, helping entrepreneu…

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Chase Murdock: Growing a HoldCo and Attracting and Retaining Great Leaders 55:19

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Full Episode Page: Chase Murdock: Growing a HoldCo and Attracting and Retaining Great Leaders Nick Berry interviews Chase Murdock, CEO of Decada Group, on building a diversified holding company. Chase shares his approach to acquisitions, how he makes three bets on every deal, and the challenge of identifying great operators. He also discusses Durab…

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Anne McGinty: Entrepreneurship, Financial Freedom, and How to Grow My Small Business Podcast 57:09

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Full Episode Page: Anne McGinty: Entrepreneurship, Financial Freedom, and How to Grow My Small Business Podcast Summary: How do you grow a business, achieve financial freedom, and still follow your passion? Anne McGinty, host of How I Built My Small Business, shares her journey from launching multiple businesses - including two successful exits - t…

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EP 46 - John Lechner: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare 1:12:00

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John Lechner is a writer and researcher specializing in security issues in Central Africa, the Sahel, Turkey, Russia, and the former Soviet Union. Fluent in Russian and several other languages, he has spent years analyzing Russia’s growing influence in Africa and its global military networks. In episode 46 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed his book, …

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Season 2 of The Business Owner's Journey: The Need for Speed 5:18

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Full episode page: Season 2 of The Business Owner's Journey: The Need for Speed Episode Summary: Nick Berry kicks off Season 2 of The Business Owner’s Journey with a preview episode with a short lesson on business growth and the power of speed in entrepreneurship. Nick previews this season’s lineup of top-tier guests - entrepreneurs, experts, and b…

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EP 45 - Four Years of Tahrir Podcast 54:00

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Tahrir Podcast turns 4! In episode 45, we celebrate this milestone by flipping the script—our host, Abdalla Nasef takes the guest seat as Gabriel Gluskin-Braun interviews him about the journey of the podcast. Since its first episode in 2021, Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير has featured 44 conversations with academics, activists, journalists, and p…

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EP 44 - Rusha Latif: Tahrir's Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution 1:24:09

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Rusha Latif is an Egyptian-American researcher and author based in the San Fransisco Bay Area. In episode 44 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed her book, “Tahrir's Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution,” (American University in Cairo Press, 2022) which explores the role of the Revolutionary Youth Coalition (RYC) in the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Ru…

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Digesting Military History with Chris Petty 57:00

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My guest is a West Point classmate of mine, Chris Petty, a retired Brigadier General. He created the book and online resource Battle Digest to fill the gap in military history education, offering concise lessons from historic battles. A former Rugby player, he emphasizes how studying history builds battlefield awareness and strategic thinking. Each…

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Season 1: Reflection and What's Ahead 20:14

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Full Episode Page: Season 1: Reflection and What's Ahead Episode Summary: In this special episode wrapping up Season 1 of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry reflects on the lessons learned and what’s to come in Season 2. Nick explores the mental aspects of business, how podcasting can accelerate personal and professional growth, and his …

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Dana Farber: How to Use Customer Insight Mapping to Reveal Misconceptions Sabotaging Your Marketing 29:05

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 12: Dana Farber: How to Use Customer Insight Mapping to Reveal Misconceptions Sabotaging Your Marketing Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: As part of our special "12 Days of Business" mini-series, Nick Berry shares a segment with Dana Farber, Founder of Moonstone Marketing, to explore the …

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Romi Wallach & Nicole Mastrangelo: Empathy, Understanding, and Truly Connecting with Your Customers 16:59

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 11: Romi Wallach & Nicole Mastrangelo: Empathy, Understanding, and Truly Connecting with Your Customers Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: As part of the 12 Days of Business mini-series wrapping up Season 1 of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry is joined by Romi Wallach and Nico…

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Anthony Milia’s Business Journey: 5 Inflection Points That Shaped His Leadership 25:19

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 10: Anthony Milia’s Business Journey: 5 Inflection Points That Shaped His Leadership Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry interviews Anthony Milia, founder of Milia Marketing, speaker, and author. Anthony reflects on five pivotal moments that shaped his leadership journey and help…

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Vivien Hudson Shares Tips for Business Owners to Prioritize Health and Manage Stress in 2025 14:29

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 9: Vivien Hudson: Tips for Business Owners to Prioritize Health and Manage Stress in 2025 Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: As part of our 12 Days of Business mini-series, Nick Berry is joined by Vivien Hudson, Stress and Performance Coach and Founder of Brain, Body, and Business. Known a…

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Shireen Hilal's Top 3 Trends in Business for 2025 and How to Take Advantage of Them 16:33

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 8: Shireen Hilal's Top 3 Trends in Business for 2025 and How to Take Advantage of Them Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: As part of the special 12 Days of Business mini-series, Nick Berry welcomes Shireen Hilal, founder and CEO of Maior Strategic Consulting, back to the podcast. Shireen s…

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Brett Bartholomew Explains the Skill Behind Building Trust, Resolving Conflict, and Communicating Better in Your Business 10:15

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 7: Brett Bartholomew: Building Trust, Resolving Conflict, and Communicating Better in Your Business Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry sits down with Brett Bartholomew, a performance coach, best-selling author, and founder of Art of Coaching. Brett brings his expertise in leader…

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Jessica Yarmey: Authentic Personal Branding - Do You Separate the Leader You Are from the Content You Share 20:28

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 6 : Jessica Yarmey: Authentic Personal Branding - Do You Separate the Leader You Are from the Content You Share Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: Nick Berry chats with Jessica Yarmey, an experienced entrepreneur and founder of FlexSociety and SizzleSociety. Jessica shares her journey of b…

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John DiJulius and Nick Berry Discuss How All Business Problems Are Leadership Problems 7:13

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 5: John DiJulius and Nick Berry Discuss How All Business Problems Are Leadership Problems Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: In this insightful conversation, Nick Berry interviews John DiJulius, president of The DiJulius Group and a global authority on world-class customer and employee exp…

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Sara Nay on Burnout, Delegation, and the Mindset for Entrepreneurship 16:36

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 4: Sara Nay on Burnout, Delegation, and the Mindset for Entrepreneurship Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry speaks with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, about the mental toughness required to navigate entrepreneurship. Sara s…

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Haley Perlus: The Problem With Resolutions and Why You Should Replace Them With Purpose and Values 6:18

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 3: Haley Perlus: The Problem With Resolutions and Why You Should Replace Them With Purpose and Values Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary : In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry welcomes Haley Perlus, Doctor of Sport and Performance Psychology, speaker, and author. Dr. …

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Matt Diggity's Strategy for Identifying and Hiring 'A' Players Only 10:08

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 2: Matt Diggity's Hiring Strategy for Identifying and Hiring 'A' Players Only Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: Matt Diggity, a renowned SEO expert and founder of Diggity Marketing, joins The Business Owner’s Journey to share his proven hiring strategies and insights on building high-perf…

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Daniel Wakefield Shares How to Attract Your Ideal Clients by Solving the Problem Everyone Else Ignores 22:31

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The '12 Days of Business' Mini-Series Day 1: Daniel Wakefield Shares How to Attract Your Ideal Clients by Solving the Problem Everyone Else Ignores Get all '12 Days of Business' here. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry speaks with Daniel Wakefield, founder of Top-Tier Headshots and an innovative entrepreneu…

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Haley Perlus: Strengthening Self-Belief and Resilience in Business Leadership (Part 2) 26:10

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Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: Strengthening Self-Belief and Resilience in Business Leadership (Part 2) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry continues his conversation with Haley Perlus, Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology. Haley dives into actionable strategies for building self-belief in business …

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الحلقة 43 - جابر بكر: الجولاج السوري: سجون الأسد 1970 - 2020 1:54:51

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جابر بكر كاتب وروائي وصانع أفلام وسجين سياسي سوري سابق.في الحلقة ال٤٣ من بودكاست التحرير و الثالثة باللغة العربية، انضم جابر بكر لمناقشة كتابه، "الجولاج السوري: سجون الأسد 1970 - 2020" متناولًا منظومة سجون الأسد والقمع في سوريا عبر الوقت وأفكار أخري في حلقة شديدة التعمق. YouTube - يوتيوب: http://youtu.be/9AxHoCstWRg رابط الكتاب: https://www.bloomsb…

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Haley Perlus: The Psychology of Risk-Taking and Trailblazing in Business (Part 1) 39:03

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Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: The Psychology of Risk-Taking and Trailblazing in Business (Part 1) Episode Summary: Join host Nick Berry as he interviews Haley Perlus, Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Haley talks about the psychology of risk-taking in business, sharing her insights on con…

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Nick Berry: The 3 Pillars of Support Every Small Business Owner Needs 26:21

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The 3 Pillars of Support Every Small Business Owner Needs Episode Summary: In this solo episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry shares his 3 essential pillars of support that every small business owner needs to thrive: individualized guidance, a community network, and a peer advisory board. Drawing on…

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Anthony Milia: Data Driven Marketing and My Best Business Decisions 44:27

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Full Episode Page: Anthony Milia: Data Driven Marketing and My Best Business Decisions Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry talks with Anthony Milia, founder of Milia Marketing, a Cleveland-based agency specializing in the Stone, Kitchen and Bath industry. Anthony shares his journey from running a …