BCF ORG Podcast - The Business of Business

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Jun 2026

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This Podcast series focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business and is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives but anyone interested in business can benefit. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Hopefully, you will find 1 or 2 takeaways to implement per episode. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Helping you run a successful profitable business. www.bcforg.com

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June 16, 202615 min

#145 - Building Impactful Companies with Sarah Choudhary

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to Build an Impactful Company? And what skills will our kids need in an AI World? Episode 145 discusses: Building Impactful Companies with Sarah Choudhary. Dr. Sarah Choudhary has been a prominent figure in the industry for over a decade, helping organizations leverage technology with practical implementation to achieve their goals. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to the field of AI and digital transformation and was named to the 2024 Marquis’ Who’s Who List. She is the CEO of ICE Innovations, creating innovative solutions for daily life Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to make your Company Impactful. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Sarah. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

June 2, 202615 min

#144 - Discipline Behind Sustainable High Performance with BOO Boucousis

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why some companies continuously outperform? “Listen after the ending music for additional content” Episode 144 discusses: Discipline Behind Sustainable High Performance with Christian ‘Boo’ Boucousis. “Boo” Boucousis is a former fighter pilot turned CEO of Afterburner, a global leadership development company that has spent the last 30 years translating elite military execution into practical business frameworks. Boo helps leaders cut through complexity, execute with precision, and perform under pressure without burning out their teams. Under his leadership, Afterburner has worked with over 3,500 organizations and more than 2 million leaders worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, fast growth firms, and two NFL teams that went on to win the Super Bowl. Get ready for insider strategies that can put your business on the map! Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to implement Discipline Behind Sustainable High Performance. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Boo. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

May 19, 202613 min

#143 - Real World Use of AI in Business with Mike Burkesmith

Send us Fan Mail “Listen after the ending music for additional content” Is your organization leaving 30-50% of its potential on the table? Episode 143 discusses: Real World Use of AI in Business with Mike Burkesmith. Mike Burkesmith helps small to midsize businesses and mission-driven nonprofits turn AI from buzzword into bottom-line results. Through the proprietary AI Empowerment Method™, Mike and his team have guided nearly 100 organizations to free up tens of millions of dollars in AI-driven time gains—often inside a single quarter. His team brings 150+ years of combined experience producing record-high revenue and profit across every organization served, with a people-first, hands-on approach that ensures adoption sticks long after the kickoff energy fades. Get ready for insider strategies that can put your business on the map! Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to implement AI for Real World ROI results. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Mike. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

May 5, 202615 min

#142 - PR - Punching Above Your Weight with Mickie Kennedy

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why some businesses get featured in the media while others get ignored? Episode 142 discusses: PR – Punching Above Your Weight with Mickie Kennedy. Mickie Kennedy is the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service that helps small businesses, startups, and authors gain national media exposure. With over 25 years in the industry, Mickie built eReleases to bridge the gap between businesses and journalists, providing an affordable way to secure real press coverage. His expertise in crafting compelling press releases and navigating the PR landscape has helped thousands of businesses establish credibility and grow. A recognized leader in small business PR, Mickie is passionate about making media access easy, effective, and results-driven for entrepreneurs looking to stand out. Get ready for insider PR strategies that can put your business on the map! Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help your PR Punch Above Your Weight. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Mickie. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

April 21, 202615 min

#141 - Scaling Profitability with Dashboards and KPI's with Nick Avaria

Send us Fan MailWhat Dashboards and KPI’s are You Using? Episode 141 discusses Dashboards and KPI’s with Nick Avaria. Nick Avaria is the Founder of Agency Acquisitions, a company that helps companies make top quartile profit and employees make top quartile wages. Nick has spent over a decade as an agency owner, and scaled multiple agencies past multiple 7 and 8-figures per year. He has bought and sold 7 agencies and is no stranger to merging leadership teams and company cultures. His philosophy is simple: Make more profit, re-invest that into training your staff, they perform better, you pay them more (above market preferably), hire top performers to inject new energy into your team, and repeat. Nick started consulting with other agency owners when he saw how burnt out his peers were while trying to scale and working 60+ hours per week. He wants them to see their hard work pay off so they can grow fantastic workplaces where clients and employees can thrive, all while spending less time behind their desk. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Define your Dashboards and KPI’s. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Nick. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

April 7, 202615 min

#140 - Finding Hidden Profits with Stacey Hylen

Send us Fan MailWant to Find Your Hidden Profits? Episode 140 discusses Finding Hidden Profits with Stacey Hylen. Stacey Hylen is the CEO of Stacey Hylen.com and is an internationally recognized business coach, speaker, marketing strategist, and certified AI consultant. Named International Coach of the Year, she has helped six to eight-figure entrepreneurs scale their businesses through powerful strategies in marketing, sales, and AI integration. As the author of Hidden Profits: More Clients & Cash, Stacey has been featured and quoted in CNN, INC, MSN Money, Fox Business and Entrepreneur Magazine and many other media outlets. She previously served as VP of Consulting and a Senior Coach for Chet Holmes’ and Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery Program. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Find Hidden Profits in your company. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Stacey. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

March 17, 202614 min

#139 - Playbook Behind Building Teams with Jesse P. Gilmore

Send us Fan MailWant to hear the secret sauce behind building teams? Episode 139 discusses the Playbook Behind Building Teams with Jesse P. Gilmore. Jesse P. Gilmore is the Founder of Niche in Control and helps business owners scale from 6 to 7 figures by turning them from overwhelmed operators into confident CEOs. He created the Leverage for Growth method to solve this—helping business owners’ double revenue, 2x–6x profits, and finally take real time off without the business falling apart. As an author, speaker, and coach, Jesse shares practical systems that unlock freedom, profitability, and the original vision business owners had when they started. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Build Your Team. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Jesse. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

March 3, 202615 min

#138 - Entrepreneur to Managed Business Transition with David Hori

Send us Fan MailEpisode 138 discusses Entrepreneur to Managed Business Transition with David Hori. David Hori is the Principle of Topline Operators a company that helps business owners with big dreams for their company. David has spent 25+ years building and scaling businesses - three VC-funded startups through acquisition, including CARMERA which was sold to Toyota. His sweet spot is helping founder-dependent businesses break through growth ceilings or transition out entirely while keeping employees and culture intact. He is not your typical coach – he thinks like an owner, not an advisor selling billable hours. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you Transition your Business. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with David. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

February 17, 202613 min

#137 - The Offshore Death Trap with Luis Derechin

Send us Fan MailEpisode 137 discusses The Offshore Death Trap with Luis Derechin. As CEO of Nir-Yu, Luis Derechin helps startups and mid-market companies build nearshore teams across 11 Latin American countries that succeed - using the R.E.M.O.T.E. Intelligence framework he discovered and detailed in his Amazon bestseller, The Offshore Team Deathtrap. Even the smartest startup founders and mid-market executives get trapped when building offshore or nearshore teams. Not because they're inexperienced. Not because they chose the wrong country. Not because they made witting mistakes. It's because they fall into what Luis calls the "Offshore Team Death Trap" - a systematic set of 7 failure points that catch intelligent executives precisely because they appear legitimate and logical. 73% of offshore and nearshore teams fail within 18 months. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to help you avoid The Offshore Death Trap and Succeed. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Luis. The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

February 3, 202616 min

#136 - 401K Strategies for Business Owners with Matt Ruttenberg

Send us Fan MailWant to Learn More about 401K's? I did.Episode 136 discusses 401K Strategies for Business Owners with Matt Ruttenberg. Matt is a 401(k) Expert, Teaching entrepreneurs to transform their retirement plan stack into a powerful tool used to reduce taxes well into the six digits, as opposed to simply an employee benefit. As a Co-owner and Business Development Officer at Life, Inc. Retirement Services, Matt is passionate about helping businesses navigate the complexities of the retirement plan space with confidence and clarity. With a proven track record in business development and a deep understanding of the 401k industry, he is committed to empowering their clients to achieve their financial goals and secure their futures. Episode Benefits: You can expect to gain actionable insights and strategies to get real actionable takeaways, not just financial theories for your 401K Plan. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Reach out to me to be put in contact with Matt. The Business of Business topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, Financial, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/