Business Mastery Podcast
Business is dynamic. And everything affects you and your business. Fight with your mother-in-law? Mindset struggle? Market Changes? YUP. So, we're going to talk about it all. No topic is off limits.
The goal for every episode is to offer a new and different perspective or provide actionable strategies you can implement now. On the topics you need, to help you run the small business you love, more successfully. To master your own business and to master yourself as its leader and decision maker.
Every Wednesday Dawn K. Kennedy, an attorney, author, mentor and the CEO of Convoy Road Coffee Roasters, releases a new episode for your middle of the week dose of ideas and inspiration. In 45 minutes or less.
Small bites, expert guests, big impacts.
Whether you are a new or seasoned entrepreneur, this show is about all the things around making a bigger impact with your pursuit and growing into your entrepreneurial vision.
Episodes
218 episodes
218. "Sales and Use Taxes" with Holly Hoffman
Dawn Kennedy talks with Holly Hoffman (“the sales tax lady”), founder of Sales Tax Advisory Network, who serves businesses of any size and industry with sales and use tax training and guidance. Hoffman explains the difference between sales t...
217. “Financial Operations Architecture” with Linda Hunt
Dawn talks with financial architect Linda Hunt about “financial architecture” and why a P&L alone can hide what’s really happening in a growing business. Linda explains that many companies operate with disconnected financial pieces and m...
216. "Speaking to Market Your Business" with Leisa Reid
Dawn talks with Leisa Reid, founder of GetSpeakingGigsNow.com and the author of Get Speaking Gigs Now. Dawn and Leisa talk about how you can use speaking engagements to enhance the credibility of your business. Lisa explains that “speakin...
215. "Payment Processing: Navigating the Financial Fast Lane" with George Csahiouni
Dawn talks with George Csahiouni. With over 23 years of experience in sales to the fintech industry, with a specialized focus on payment processing, and as a sales expert and chief revenue lead, George has been instrumental in driving ...
214. “People Problems in Disguise” with Mike Matalone
Dawn talks with Mike Matalone, founder of the XP3 Talent System and author of “Hire, Train, Retain,” about creating a “people operating system” that improves hiring, onboarding/training, daily management, and retention so other business syst...
213. "The Science of Intuition" with James M. Powell
Dawn talks with James M. Powell, an expert on the science of intuition, about tapping into our intuition and using it to make better business decisions. In this episode…Who is J...
212. “Small Business Cybersecurity” with George Bakalov
Dawn Kennedy talks with George Bakalov, a cybersecurity professional and virtual CISO, and founder of Executive Solutions USA. They talk about small business “information security,” emphasizing that risk extends beyond phishing to protecting...
211. “Psychological Safety in Organizations” with Francie Jain
Dawn Kennedy talks with Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, a platform that connects employers with coaches for group coaching and training, to discuss psychological safety and its ROI through reduced turnover. Francie defines psychological s...
210. “You Are What You Post” with Jake Isham
Dawn Kennedy talks with Jake Isham,a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist and creative director who helps founders and entrepreneurs turn their expertise into authority through powerful storytelling. They delve into the significance of pe...
209. “Psychology and Brand Evolution” with Catherine Holt
Dawn Kennedy talks with Cat Holt, Founder, CEO & Pres @ Coologee, Inc. They delve into the essential strategies for building a durable, sustainable brand. Cat Holt, shares her extensive experience in marketing, consulting, and branding, ...
208. "Practitioner to CEO” with Adrienne Wilkerson
Dawn Kennedy talks with Adrienne Wilkerson, Co-Founder and CEO of Beacon Media + Marketing, to discuss the transition from being a business founder to taking on the CEO role. The conversation touches on the challenges of moving from a practi...
207. "Seller Side M&A” with Kevon Saber
Dawn Kennedy talks with Kevon Saber, a partner and transition architect at Legacy Outcomes, to discuss the intricacies of selling a business. They delve into the importance of succession planning, the differences between mergers, acquisition...
206. “Customer Service AI or Outsourcing” with Adam O'Connor
Dawn Kennedy talks with Adam O'Connor, the Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., about the intricacies and benefits of outsourcing customer service and integrating AI solutions. The discussion covers the pitfalls of implementing AI in flawe...
205. “How to Rank in AEO”- Part II with Jimi Gibson
Dawn Kennedy talks with Jimi Gibson to delve into the challenges and solutions that businesses face in the age of AI-driven search engines. Jimi, the VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, returns to discuss how...
204. "AI and Business Searches (AEO)”- Part 1 with Jimi Gibson
Dawn Kennedy talks with Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, to explore the critical importance of personal branding. The discussion delves into the evolution of the internet from 2005 to the present, h...
203. “Working Fewer Hours and Still Growing" with Ruth Mannschreck
Dawn Kennedy talks with Ruth Mannschreck, a dentist by profession, who shares her personal journey of compressing her workweek from five days to two and a half days following a family crisis. They dive into how licensed professionals in high...
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202. “Finding Your Raving Fans” with Elina Panteleyeva
Dawn Kennedy talks with Elina Panteleyeva, who runs a successful e-commerce brand catering exclusively to doodle dog owners. Elina shares her journey from losing her job to building a seven-figure business by focusing on a highly specific ni...
201. “Data Driven Decisions” with Scott Desgrosseilliers
Dawn Kennedy talks with Scott Desgrosseilliers, Founder and CEO of Wicked Reports, and discusses the complexities of data collection and interpretation in making business decisions. Scott shares his expertise on creating a framework fo...
200. “Time Freedom FIRST” with Brian Herriot
Dawn Kennedy talks with Brian Herriot, owner of Herriot Financial, to discuss the concept of time freedom versus financial freedom for entrepreneurs. Brian introduces the Time Freedom formula, which integrates lifestyle expenses, investment ...
199. “Fractional Communications Officer” with Joshua Altman
Dawn Kennedy talks with Joshua Altman, a fractional Chief Communications Officer. Joshua shares insights on efficiently repurposing short-form and long-form content, the importance of viewing your business as a product, and the role of integ...
198. “Fractional HR and When You Need it” with Dr. Michelle Griffin
Dawn Kennedy talks with Dr. Michelle Griffin, owner of Griffin Resources, who provides insights into fractional HR services, including payroll, benefits, recruiting, and compliance. They discuss common HR challenges faced by businesses, the ...
197. “Your Biggest Asset is You” with Carina Groombridge
Dawn Kennedy talks with Carina Groombridge, a business and mindset coach. They delve into why the business owner is the greatest asset of their business. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and personal growth in achiev...
196. “Why Do You Want To Scale?” with Joe Patneaude
Dawn Kennedy talks with Joe Patneaude, an executive coach and consultant, to discuss the concept of business scaling. They explore the motivations behind why business owners feel the need to scale, the importance of aligning scaling efforts ...
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195. “Business momentum- BIZZICS” with Chip Higgins
Dawn Kennedy talks with Chip Higgins, a Bestselling author, speaker, business coach, and mentor, a retired banker with over 40 years of experience working with small businesses. Chip shares his journey from banking to launching a coaching pr...
194. “Scaling from $50k- $30M” with Beth LaChance
Dawn Kennedy talks with Beth Lachance, Founder and CEO of Global Medical Virtual Assistants. Starting her company with a first-year revenue just under $50,000, Beth discusses scaling her business to achieve over $30 million in revenue within...
