• Episode 10: Ken Ward, Phoenix Rising Solutions
    Jul 2 2024

    Bernard talks with Ken Ward, the owner of Phoenix Rising Solutions and the founder of the National Black Professionals Networking Association, about his entrepreneurial journey and what keeps him motivated after years of business ownership. As the principal of his full-service insurance brokerage, Ken shares a powerful reminder about the need for regular policy reviews. He underscores the importance of understanding both the market and the customer, recognizing that circumstances can change quickly.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 9: Derek Anasiewicz, A to Z Family Business
    Jun 25 2024

    Bernard interviews Derek Anasiewicz, founder of A to Z Family Business, a construction company in southeastern Pennsylvania. Derek shares his journey from starting as a one-person handyman operation, to expanding his skill set and growing a customer base, to eventually establishing A to Z as one of the most reputable companies in the local construction industry.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 8: The Corporate Transparency Act
    Jun 18 2024

    Bernard highlights the Corporate Transparency Act, the federal law which took effect on January 1st this year and imposes new filing requirements for most small businesses. Do not get blindsided by fines and penalties that could have been avoided!

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    11 mins
  • Episode 7: Carlo Batts, Rittenhouse Appraisals
    Jun 11 2024

    Bernard speaks with Carlo Batts from Rittenhouse Appraisals, a commercial real estate valuation firm based in Philadelphia. Carlo explains the importance of formal appraisals in real estate transactions, why professional certifications matter, and why some staffing decisions are doomed from the start.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 6: Matt Mittman, RE/MAX Ready Property Management
    Jun 4 2024

    Bernard has a conversation with Matt Mittman of ReMax Ready, who shares how he

    grew his real estate office in Pennsylvania from a small team to a group of 35-40 agents over a

    decade. He reflects on his 20-year career as a realtor and the pivotal decision to start his own

    company, initially hesitant about the responsibility but ultimately finding fulfillment in helping

    others achieve their goals.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 5: Strategic Partnerships: Navigating Initial Meetings with Potential Partners
    May 28 2024

    This episode provides practical tips on preparing for initial meetings with potential strategic partners. Learn how to set clear goals, ask the right questions, choose the best strategic partner for you and your business, and deal with misunderstandings and conflicts before they arise.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 4: Strategic Partnerships: Unlock Business Growth by Collaborating
    May 21 2024

    In this episode, we’re diving into the world of strategic partnerships. It’s all about teaming up with compatible strategic partners to unlock new opportunities, mix up what you offer, plug in the skills you need, cut down on costs, and show that there’s power in numbers.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 3: Emily Stein, Design Librarian
    May 14 2024

    Bernard interviews Emily Stein, founder of Design Librarian, a full-service residential interior design firm in Philadelphia. Emily shares what it was like to start as a solo entrepreneur before adding a partner, highlighting the importance of discipline and structure in business. She also touches on her previous venture, a nonprofit that struggled despite her best efforts, emphasizing the lessons she learned and why resilience is a required trait for entrepreneurs.

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    32 mins