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Surfing to Success: Jeremy Ryan's Story

Discover Jeremy Ryan's incredible journey from professional surfer to entrepreneur in this episode of Small Business Chronicles. 
Jeremy shares his transition into the world of marketing, graphic design and coaching, sharing how his love of surfing and creativity shaped his entrepreneurial initiatives. Dive into insights on embracing change, leveraging personal passions into professional success, and the importance of ongoing business learning and adaptation.
Ryan Sherrer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sherrer-822682206/
Jeremy Ryan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-ryan-a9018a39/
https://subtideagency.com/
https://ruettclothing.com/
https://spfsurfschool.com/ 

Empowering Business Growth: Amyn Bandali & Dick Ren

Find out how Ivy Kids changed the early childhood education space by making quality care and education a priority. ’Ivy Kids’ Ceo Amyn Bandali and Director of Franchise Development Dick Ren share their journey from initial vision to running 17 successful centers, with more on the way. Learn about their approach to franchising, focusing on the right partner, and how they keep high standards across all locations. 
Ideal for entrepreneurs interested in impactful business models.
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Dick Ren
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-ren-89b50510/
http://www.ivykids.net/
Amyn Bandali
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynbandali/
http://www.ivykids.net/

Building a Healthy Tomorrow: Megan Bowling's Mission

Join us as Megan Bowling shares her inspiring journey with Stretch-n-Grow, a family business dedicated to child development through physical education. From her parents' vision to her leadership, discover how Stretch-n-Grow has become essential  for health and creativity for children around the world. Learn about the challenges, wins and deep impact of cultivating young minds through physical exercise and fun.
 
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Megan Bowling
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-bowling-5a934a207/
https://franchising.stretch-n-grow.com/
 

Pam Butera's Journey to Business Success with Virtual Assistance

In this episode, Pam Butera shares her transformative journey of integrating virtual assistants into her real estate business, resulting in remarkable efficiency and growth. Discover Pam's practical strategies for using virtual support to streamline operations, improve productivity and achieve business goals.
 
Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or manage a team, Pam's insights offer valuable lessons on the benefits of virtual assistance in today's digital age.
 
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Pam Butera
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-butera-ba468a5/

Mastering Cybersecurity: Christian's Journey

Join CEO Christian Espinosa's journey from cybersecurity expert to entrepreneur in Small Business Chronicles. Discover how Christian uses his technical knowledge, emotional intelligence, and high-performance mindset to achieve success in several companies, including his cybersecurity company, Blue Ghost Cyber. This episode explores in depth the importance of focus, single-tasking and the strategic application of emotional intelligence in the tech sector and beyond.
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Christian Espinosa
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/
https://bluegoatcyber.com/

Expertise in Finance and Tax Planning with Brian Lang

Join Brian Stone on this episode one Small Business Chronicles, Brian Lang of Upside CFO, where he will share his expert knowledge on using the numbers to drive business efficiency and growth. 
Learn the importance of strategic decision making, fiscal planning and financial management to drive profitability. 
Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode gives you helpful lessons on how to make your business grow while keeping your work-life balance.
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Brian Lang:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdlang/
https://upsidecfoservices.com/

Modern Wellness with Sam Tejada

Join Sam Tejada's inspiring transition from paramedic firefighter to the leading the way in preventative medicine as the founder of LiquiVida. In this episode, Sam shares his passion for making a difference in people's lives by changing the focus from emergency response to proactive wellness. Discover the challenges and triumphs of creatingLiquivida Liquid Vida, the innovative approach to wellness, and the impact of Sam's work on modern healthcare.
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Sam Tejada
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada/

How to expand your business: ideas from Karim Kerachni

Join us as Karim Kerachni, a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in sales, management and franchise development, shares his journey becoming a successful business owner in the franchising industry with Property Guys. Discover the challenges he faced, the successes he celebrated and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Whether you're a start-up entrepreneur or looking to expand your current business, Karim's story is full of useful tips and inspiration.
Connect with:
Brian Stone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Karim Kerachni:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-kerachni/
https://propertyguys.com/

Greg DeVore Revolutionizing Employee Training

Dive into an insightful conversation with Greg DeVore from Screen Steps on "Small Business Chronicles." Discover how Screen Steps is addressing the critical challenge of training employees efficiently, ensuring they reach productivity sooner.
This episode explores:
The transition from traditional training methods to a streamlined, knowledge-based approach.
How Screen Steps aids in the rapid transfer of knowledge to new hires.
The impact of effective documentation on reducing training time and increasing independence.
Greg's vision for the future of employee training and knowledge management.
Connect with:
Ryan Sherrer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sherrer-822682206/
Greg DeVore:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregdevore/
📢 Join us to learn how your business can benefit from innovative training solutions like Screen Steps!

Matias Daroch: Blueprint for Real Estate Excellence

In this episode of "Small Business Chronicles," Brian Stone interviews Matias Daroch, a visionary architect and real estate investor. Matias discusses his journey in the architectural field, starting with his passion for design in his early years, to establishing a successful career in real estate investment. He shares insights on combining aesthetics with functionality in architecture, and the importance of considering investment returns in project designs.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
Matias Daroch's background and journey into architecture and real estate.
His approach to combining design with investment viability.
The impact of architecture on real estate investment success.
Connect with:
Brian Stone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stone/
Matias Daroch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matiasdaroch/
For an inspiring blend of architecture and real estate insights, don't miss this episode with Matias Daroch!