Knack 4 Business
Knack 4 Business is the podcast for entrepreneurs who are done with the noise and ready to get to work. Hosted by Bernie Franzgrote — B2B connector, business strategist, and community builder — K4B brings you the real talk behind building a business that actually moves. With 500+ episodes and well over a thousand conversations, this show has become one of Canada's most consistent voices for entrepreneurs at every stage. No fluff. No hype. Just practical advice, real success stories, and insights that meet you wherever you are in your journey. Whether you're a solopreneur just finding your footing, a startup making your first big moves, or an SMB owner looking to scale smarter — there's an episode for where you are right now. Each conversation is built around the eight pillars that drive real business growth: ▸ Marketing & Branding ▸ Cybersecurity & IT ▸ Sales & Revenue ▸ Leadership & Ops ▸ Networking & Community ▸ AI & Automation ▸ Real Estate & Wealth Building ▸ Health & Wellness These aren't buzzwords. They're the categories where small business owners win or struggle — and K4B goes deep on all of them. What makes K4B different isn't just the volume. It's the intention behind every episode. Guests aren't here to pitch. They're here to share what actually worked, what didn't, and what they'd do differently. That's the standard. Every time. You'll hear from founders, strategists, operators, and builders — people who are in the middle of it, not just talking about it from a distance. The conversations are honest. The takeaways are real. And the format respects your time. K4B releases daily. That's not a coincidence — it's a commitment. Business doesn't take days off, and neither does this show. If you're the kind of person who learns by listening, who takes notes on a commute, who wants their feed to actually make them better at what they do — this is your show. Subscribe now and start wherever it makes sense. Jump into a pillar that fits your current challenge. Share an episode with someone who needs it. And if you've got a story worth telling, K4B is always looking for its next great conversation. Ready to grow? Hit follow and let's get to work. --- K4B is proud to be part of a growing podcast family. The Property Wizard — hosted by Fred Crouch of Gentry Real Estate — brings 36 years of commercial and investment real estate expertise to every episode. Fred is a certified distressed property specialist and long-time managing director with a track record across both private and public sector mandates. If real estate is part of your wealth strategy, The Property Wizard belongs in your feed. --- Want to connect with a community that operates the same way? Canada Growth Network is a $47 CDN/month membership built for entrepreneurs who want real introductions, practical tools, and a room worth being in — including access to a robust CRM platform that replaces the stack of tools you've been duct-taping together. Find it at canadagrowthnetwork.com. --- Knack 4 Business. Built for business. Designed for growth.
Episodes
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for replacing grind-mode leadership with calm, aligned action — plus a free tool to start this week.
Most high-performing founders aren't struggling because they're doing too little. They're struggling because they're doing too much of the wrong things &...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear framework for intentional transition, tools to get unstuck, and real strategies for building your next chapter on your own terms.
You've built a career. You've led teams, run businesses, made hard calls. So why does the next move feel so unclear?
Paula Washington is a business an...
GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Ops leaders / Sales managers in wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of what legacy ERP systems can't do — and a practical look at the sales automation layer that fills the gap.
Most wholesale and manufacturing businesses run on ERP systems that were built to track inventory and process orders. They were not built ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for spotting hidden friction, tracking the five costs most owners ignore, and using AI without losing control.
Most founders think growth means freedom. It doesn't. Until you fix the friction underneath, every new client just adds more weight to carry.
Jeff Borschow...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: How to read body language in interviews, catch deception without paranoia, and negotiate with clarity using behavioral insight tools.
Most leaders believe they're solid judges of character. The hiring data says otherwise. And every wrong person in the room costs you more than money...
GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: Coaches / Consultants / SMB owners / Solopreneurs building a content presence
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical system for AI content creation that keeps your real voice, beats burnout, and builds trust with the right clients.
You know you should be posting more. But every time you sit down to write something, it comes out sounding like a brochure, or worse, like everyone ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for moving from pressure-driven hustle to aligned results — plus one question that changes how you sell, lead, and grow.
Working harder isn't what's holding your business back — your frequency is. And until that shifts, every extra hour you put in ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Sales & Revenue
WHO THIS IS FOR: Solopreneurs · Coaches · Consultants · Professional service providers ready to charge what their expertise is worth
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear framework for value-based pricing, practical tools for having better fee conversations with clients, and the mindset shift that makes higher prices feel natural — not pushy.
Most professional service providers have a pricing problem ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Sales & Revenue
WHO THIS IS FOR: Job seekers / Career pivoters / Solopreneurs who hire / Anyone rebuilding after a layoff
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Honest resume tips from a recruiter who sees them daily, a clear look at how the hiring process actually works, and a job search strategy that stops you from getting filtered out before a human ever sees you.
Everyone blames the ATS for rejections. The real filter is ...
GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: Solopreneurs / SMB owners / Coaches and consultants / Anyone drowning in tools and manual work
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for replacing scattered tech stacks with AI-driven systems — without coding, without a team, and without starting over.
Most solo business owners aren't short on tools. They're short on a system.
Ronnie Nijmeh knows that gap well. He ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Real Estate & Wealth Building
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear, jargon-free breakdown of private market investing, tax-efficient RRSP strategies, and the compounding mindset that separates patient investors from panicked ones.
Most business owners work hard, pay their taxes, and hope their RRSP does something useful. Michael Lau...
GROWTH PILLAR: Marketing & Branding
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear read on how buyers actually decide, why emotion drives every purchase, and three things to fix before your next launch.
Your marketing looks busy. Your website is up. You're posting. But buyers are still going somewhere else. Martin Pietrzak knows why.
GROWTH PILLAR: Real Estate & Wealth Building
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / First-time investors / Anyone who keeps saying "someday" about property
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear framework for how leverage works, how co-tenancy spreads risk, and how to spot a deal worth signing
Most people think real estate investing is a game for people with serious money. Fred Crouch has spent 36+ years proving that wrong.
GROWTH PILLAR: Sales & Revenue
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Actionable strategies to find hidden profit, fix pricing leaks, apply the 80/20 rule, and redesign a business that supports real life, not just revenue.
Most small business owners aren't underperforming. They're underseeing.
Mosongo Moukwa has spent decades inside Fortune 500 compan...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for understanding your personal decision making style, how to stop making moves when emotions are running hot, and why your body is often smarter than your spreadsheet.
Most leaders don't have a strategy problem. They have a decision making problem — and they ...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Team leads / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Practical tools for building trust, running micro experiments, and getting teams aligned without endless meetings or burnout
Most teams don't struggle because of bad people. They struggle because of unclear purpose, low trust, and ideas that never get tested.
GROWTH PILLAR: Health & Wellness
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners · Solopreneurs · HR advisors · Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of how wellness plans actually work, how to fund them without new out-of-pocket costs, and why participation rate is the number that matters most.
Most business owners are paying more for healthcare every year and getting less in return. That's not bad luck. That's a syst...
GROWTH PILLAR: Sales & Revenue
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Anyone who sells, hires, or negotiates
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for reading body language, microexpressions, and personality type — so every conversation moves in the right direction.
Most business owners focus on their pitch. Alan Stevens focuses on the face across the table, and that's why his clients close more deals.
Alan is t...
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Team leads / Managers / Corporate escapees building better cultures
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Practical language shifts, delegation frameworks, and trust-building habits that free leaders from the bottleneck trap — starting this week.
Most leaders don't have a team problem. They have a leadership habits problem, and they don't know it yet.
GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Actionable clarity on breaking burnout cycles, leading more consciously, and reconnecting with purpose without walking away from success.
Most business owners know how to push. Dr. Ron Stotts helps them learn how to breathe.
Ron has spent 45 years working with founders, executives,...
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