Biz Marketing Pros

11/08/2025

Ever wonder what’s really happening behind the scenes when you talk to ChatGPT? 🤖

In this new episode of the Biz Builder Spotlight Show, I sit down with Daniel Wilson, CTO of Cyber Intel Training and founder of Info Science AI, to uncover how AI systems like ChatGPT actually work - and what it takes to keep them secure.

We talk about:
✅ Why “AI sovereignty” is the next big frontier in cybersecurity
✅ The hidden risks of everyday tools like Copilot and SharePoint
✅ Simple, practical steps for building safer AI systems
✅ What Daniel discovered about the hidden engineering behind ChatGPT

If you’ve ever been curious (or a little cautious) about using AI in your business, you don’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Xvbm11WzSOiipekNAZ2CK?si=S5OhrKrbS5OMBbeFax3GYw

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

10/26/2025

Ever wondered what it really takes to build the next billion-dollar AI company? 🤖💡

In this episode of the Biz Builder Spotlight Show, serial software entrepreneur Yashar Ahmadpour reveals how he’s planning, executing, and scaling his latest venture - Impressive (formerly Notora AI) - a platform letting creators sell their own AI agents.

Here’s what we covered:
✔️ How to find real product–market fit before writing a single line of code
✔️ When to keep your day job (and when to raise capital)
✔️ Why “middleware” AI might be the bridge to AGI
✔️ How Impressive's marketplace lets creators build and sell their own AI agents

If you’re building, funding, or leading in the world of AI, this one’s packed with gold.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5c5KX3zRdNFF4iuFiAjTuZ?si=pVH6U9USSJ6CswT1QWZYCg

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

09/20/2025

Would you trust Craigslist to bring in your best clients?

Jacob Pierce did—and it worked. As founder of Vortex Computation, he’s taken his company from custom software to a full-fledged tech-driven marketing agency, blending AI tools with unconventional lead gen strategies.

In this episode of the Biz Builder Spotlight Show, we talk about:
✔️ Why most businesses miss out on the “second conversion”
✔️ How AI—from chatbots to prompt hacks—can supercharge marketing
✔️ The unconventional way he finds serious clients through Craigslist

👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44VS0Lf4vmavefp8nV2eVt?si=rirIfWRaQwGDRqZTKzCV6Q

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

08/23/2025

Ever started your day by checking email in bed?

The compulsion to work can lead to burnout in even the most successful leaders.

In this episode of the Biz Builder Spotlight Show, I talk with Gina R. Smith, a peak performance coach who helps high achievers reclaim their time and energy without giving up their success.

We dive into:
✔️ Why boundaries and calendar blocks are the secret to productivity
✔️ How to shift your mindset from “always on” to “in control”
✔️ A smart speaking strategy that builds both credibility and clients

If you’re ready to achieve more while stressing less, you’ll want to hear this.

👉 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1z7qXvWDaQeeassKGPCCKL?si=mfIN1NBMSSKG_uISfwNBaw

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

08/03/2025

Ever feel like your team is constantly busy... but not really making progress?

That might be the “Busy Beta” trap, and it’s more common than you think.

In this episode of the Biz Builder Spotlight Show, I chat with Steve Whitehead, founder of 5th Hammer Innovation, about:

✅ How leaders can stop filling space and start holding it
✅ Creative tools like Lego Serious Play and Rose-Bud-Thorn that actually drive alignment
✅ What it really takes to build a culture of innovation and risk-taking

If you're trying to get your team unstuck and thinking differently, you’ll want to hear this.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01QFgGCtr2KFmY6CMvFMlk?si=Sshg8AhnSPenU26bzuQ9Bw

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

07/22/2025

Think all franchises are just fast food joints? Think again.

In this episode of Biz Builder Spotlight, franchising expert Careyann Golliver shares how she helps professionals escape the corporate grind by finding franchise opportunities that actually fit their skills, goals, and lifestyle.

✅ What most people get wrong about franchises
✅ How to invest without quitting your day job (at first)
✅ Why some franchises succeed—and others flop

🎧 Give it a listen here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nIUMQSBmtIW5B8xUheubt?si=h7pBPKawQeSRBwnPLxCVCA

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

07/14/2025

Ever feel like your sales team is just… winging it?

You’re not alone. Over 70% of salespeople (and 90% of business owners!) have never been properly trained in how to sell—and it’s costing businesses more than they realize.

In this episode of Biz Builder Spotlight, I sit down with Ben Kinning, fractional sales leader and owner of Sales Geek Denver/Northeast, to talk about:

• How to build a sales team that actually scales
• The hidden gap between marketing and sales that kills growth
• Why skipping sales training is a recipe for burnout

If you’re a business owner trying to grow without doing everything yourself, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kUtAjuouIn8Ca3gAoVbDx?si=FC0rGdzOTQe5N1fBcLY0-A

07/04/2025

Think landing a federal contract is all red tape and paperwork?

Turns out, some of the best opportunities aren’t even listed publicly.

In this episode of Biz Builder Spotlight, I chat with Karl Walinskas, founder of FedTrax, who helps small tech companies break into the world of government contracting.

We covered:
✔️ The surprising way most firms miss out on hidden contracts
✔️ What opportunities exist in AI in the government
✔️ What it really takes to win business from the Federal Government

If you’ve ever thought about selling to the government but didn’t know where to start, this episode is full of eye-openers.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BgwXZDY8HD4dqDvzgp1xQ?si=0V1XN0FVTUqIk07KSdWwCQ

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

06/24/2025

If you’re in B2B marketing, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

I sat down with Nathaniel Smathers, VP of Marketing at Data Matrix Medical, to talk about how he’s winning at SEO in today’s AI-driven world — all while running marketing as a team of one.

We covered:
✔️ Why high-quality, low-volume content is outperforming bulk strategies
✔️ How he uses AI agents to streamline workflows
✔️ What he learned from going in-house after years in the agency world

👉 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HnT2G4sgf5y90F5zDZrXa?si=JX6pmi3hQQiYundvTDBhvQ

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

06/14/2025

In today's episode with Adam Birnbaum, founder of Clearpath Group, we dive into what can help high-performing leaders grow—internally and externally.

We talk about:
• The power of understanding your “inner critic”
• Why executive coaching is different from therapy
• How leaders can start using AI more effectively—right now

If you're leading a team or scaling a business, this episode is packed with insight you can use.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32rX2PQtjiNY0BI8bbgmJM?si=Eq_TTmKYQuCnvxwoU6JGYw

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

06/06/2025

Just dropped a new podcast episode with Daniel Theobald — founder of MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Mekable, and more.

We talked about why bootstrapping often leads to better outcomes than chasing VC, how to avoid the traps most startups fall into, and why passion should drive your business decisions.

This one’s packed with hard-earned wisdom for anyone building a company.

👉 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B0740YwbQ2lEek5IekZG0?si=tbpQVKnkSZa4ezQ70y7odA

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode

05/28/2025

Just had a fascinating conversation with Baris Guler, HPC expert at Clovertex and co-founder of Green Sprout Hub 🌱

We talked about:
➡️ How AI is speeding up drug discovery in biotech
➡️ Why so many jobs are at risk—and what we can do about it
➡️ His big vision for a coworking space that helps people grow skills, build businesses, and stay grounded in an AI-powered world

This one’s both eye-opening and inspiring.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TvrHCKuBSalUJlYD5vWvz?si=TgABR0bGRJWoECuJXSsItA

Biz Builder Spotlight · Episode