Mastering Business Skills
The Mastering Business Skills podcast is where we interview successful small business owners who share their own journey mastering the skills they needed to grow and be successful in their business. Learn the struggles, the wins and all the things they learned along the way, so you can cut down on your own learning curve!
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In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Frank Scearbo, a credit card processing expert with a background in banking, accounting, and business advisory services. Frank shares how he helps business owners navigate the often confusing world of merchant services, ensuring they get the lowest possible cost on every transaction while receiving top-tier customer support.
With over 20 years in the industry, Frank br...
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Dan Collins, founder of Franchisee First Advisors, to explore how franchising can be a powerful path to financial freedom, legacy-building, and lifestyle flexibility.
With over 30 years in the franchise world, Dan shares what makes a franchise truly worth investing in, how to avoid costly mistakes, and why the right fit matters more than flashy concepts.
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In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Ashlee Berghoff, to talk about the systems that help entrepreneurs turn big ideas into sustainable success.
Ashlee shares how she helps event-based businesses move from 7-figure chaos to 7-figure profit by building operational infrastructure that actually works. From simple systems to complex human dynamics, she breaks down how to create structure without sacrificing c...
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Michelle Correnti, CEO and founder of Correnti Marketing, a branding and digital marketing agency that helps professional service providers transform complex expertise into clear, compelling messaging.
Michelle shares how she built her agency around the belief that service-based businesses thrive when their brand reflects not just what they do, but who they are. From v...
In this episode of the Mastering Business Skills podcast, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Jennifer Gillman, founder and CEO of Gillman Strategic Group.
A former lawyer turned candidate-facing recruiter, Jennifer specializes in helping attorneys find their “exact right perfect fit” law firm opportunities that align not only with their professional goals but also with their personal well-being.
Jennifer shares how she...
Episode Summary: In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage welcome Shannon Carriere—an “HR without the fluff” expert who brings a global perspective and a pragmatic approach to solving complex people problems. With experience spanning manufacturing, healthcare, finance, construction, and beyond, Shannon specializes in guiding leaders through sticky, urgent, and high-stakes HR challenges with cl...
Episode Summary: In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Ed Keohan—executive coach, advisor, and president of Clarity and Impact Coaching—to explore what it really takes to help businesses grow and thrive.
With over 30 years of leadership experience in industries ranging from food and beverage to medical diagnostics, Ed shares how his transition from corporate executive to certi...
Episode Summary: In this inspiring conversation, Erin and Sharon sit down with Ashlan Glazier-Anderson—a Professional Certified Marketer and Certified Digital Marketing Professional with over 18 years of experience—to talk about building authentic, effective marketing strategies that fit each client’s unique strengths. Ashlan shares her journey from corporate and agency work to launching her own business, Ashbeam PDX Marketing, and...
📌 Episode Summary: In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Sharon Sobel—founder of Picture This Video—to explore how she transformed her passion for video production into a sustainable business that has evolved alongside changing technology and client needs.
With over two decades of experience in educational and nonprofit media, Sharon shares how she transitioned from cable television and school system produ...
📌 Episode Summary: In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with award-winning public relations expert Andrea Pass, founder of Andrea Pass Public Relations. With decades of experience across national media, consumer products, nonprofits, authors, and more, Andrea shares her journey from dreaming of a broadcast career to building a thriving PR agency—and the powerful relationships that fueled her path.
She dives in...
📌 Episode Summary: In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, Erin Alli talks to Brad Eisenberg, founder of Be Lean, to talk about the real work of scaling a service-based business—and how to navigate the “messy middle” where growth becomes complex, chaotic, and sometimes overwhelming.
Brad shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching a bike-sharing startup in college to becoming COO of a fast-growing company, and ultimate...
đź“Ś Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Mastering Business Skills, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Alexandra Suchman, CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, to explore how play can transform workplace culture.
Alexandra shares how her background in organizational development and her curiosity about team dynamics led her to co-create a platform that uses games to spark trust, connection, and collaborati...
📌 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Mastering Business Skills, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Bernie DeSantis—Owner of Insignia Training Partners and founder of Growth Mode Engaged—to explore his journey from mortgage banker to leadership trainer to business owner. Bernie shares how he transitioned from corporate burnout to entrepreneur, what it really takes to run a business, and how listening, mentor...
Hosts:Â Erin Alli & Sharon Savage Guest:Â Kenny Perry, Founder of Organic Mindset Agency
Episode Overview:
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Kenny Perry, the visionary founder of Organic Mindset Agency. Kenny shares his journey from Halifax, Nova Scotia to leading a cutting-edge digital marketing agency operating between Wilmingt...
Guest: Erika Steinberg, Founder of CMO2Go Hosts: Erin Alli and Sharon Savage
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we sit down with Erika Steinberg, founder of CMO2Go, to explore how mid-sized law firms can harness expert marketing strategies without the overhead of a full-time CMO. Erika shares her journey from senior marketing roles at global law firms to entrepreneurship, her insights int...
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Host: Erin Alli and Sharon Savage
Guest: Lauren Clack – Business Strategist & Coach
Episode Summary
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, we welcome Lauren Clack, a business strategist and coach who helps purpose-driven women transform from overwhelmed entrepreneurs into confident, profit-focused CEOs. With over 20 years of experience in ...
Guest:Â Monika Jansen, Head Copywriter & Strategist, Jansen Communications Hosts: Erin Alli & Sharon Savage
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, Erin and Sharon sit down with Monika Jansen, founder of Jansen Communications, to discuss her journey as a copywriter, content strategist, and small business owner. Monika shares her insights from over sixteen years of helping companies grow...
In this episode of Mastering Business Skills, Erin Alli welcomes Kim Fredrich, a seasoned sales conversation specialist and co-creator of the Ultimate Lead Nurturing and Sales Conversion Guide. Kim shares her journey from reluctant marketer to passionate sales coach, offering practical wisdom for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to overcome sales challenges and grow their confidence.
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Welcome to the debut episode of the Mastering Business Skills Podcast, where your hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage pull back the curtain on their entrepreneurial journeys and the critical business skills that helped them thrive.
Erin, a Leadership and Operations Director, and Sharon, a seasoned Technical Virtual Assistant, share their experiences navigating motherhood, career changes, and building businesses that not only serve th...
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