The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

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Oct 2026

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About the show

Every year, hundreds of books and thousands of articles are written about marketing, building your business, social media, entrepreneurship and other business topics. And, there’s an array of conferences, seminars, webinars, training, blogs – the list is endless – discussing “how to” topics for your business. As an entrepreneur or business owner yourself, you know this information is vital, but how do you keep up? After all, you have a business to run! That’s where The Business Power Hour® on C-Suite Radio comes in. Twice a week, show host Deb Krier talks with experts in a variety of business fields, as they share the latest trends, up and coming changes as well as best practices.

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November 5, 202658 min

Shauna VanderHoek

Successful businesses often reach a point where the owner becomes the center of every decision, every question, and every next step. That's when growth begins to feel more like pressure than progress. Shauna VanderHoek, the author of Start Your Business Right, and founder of Ask Shauna, spent over 30 years as an independent consultant to Fortune 100 companies, designing their systems and managing multimillion-dollar projects. As a lifelong problem solver, she has a natural ability to see where work gets stuck and create practical ways for it to flow more smoothly. She has a passion for small business and now uses her skills to help business owners improve back-office operations and gain the freedom they hoped for when they first started their business. Shauna's mission is simple: to help business owners improve how their business operates so their business supports the life they want to live. Want to know if your business is ready for freedom? Take Shauna’s assessment here.

November 2, 20261 hr 1 min

Lee Mulberry

Lee Mulberry is an entrepreneur with the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of a seasoned CEO. With a background in both large and small company leadership, he uses his skills and intuition in working with owner-lead small to medium-sized businesses to improve their leadership abilities and those of their management/leadership teams. Lee started Northern Star Consulting in 2005 after spending five years with IBM Global Services Consulting Group. He utilizes proven methodologies and custom designed solutions to bring the highest possible value to his clients. While doing this he has spent 21 years as a Rotarian helping to develop young people to become fine adults as well as great leaders and teammates.

October 29, 202659 min

Jon Ostenson

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, a two-time Inc. 5000 company. Jon is a top 1% franchise consultant in the U.S. He is also the author of the bestselling book, Non-Food Franchising and a member of the Forbes Council. Jon has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and investors explore business ownership and investment opportunities. Click here to request a free copy of Jon’s book.

October 26, 20261 hr 1 min

David C. Barnett

International speaker, author, and consultant David C. Barnett has spent over two decades guiding small and medium-sized business owners through the process of buying, selling, financing, and managing their companies. He is the author of ten books, including the best-selling How to Sell My Own Business, and creator of the Business Buyer Advantage program. His newest book is Business and Asset Values. David’s YouTube channel and podcast reach a global audience, with over 2.9 million views and 667,000 podcast downloads. Recognized for making complex deal-making concepts accessible, David works with entrepreneurs worldwide to structure successful transactions and avoid common pitfalls. His engaging talks and workshops equip audiences with actionable insights for building and exiting businesses strategically.

October 22, 202652 min

Wiley Albritton

Wiley Albritton is the owner of Albritton's Art. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Wiley currently lives in Coshocton, Ohio. This is where he began his entrepreneur journey. He started making T-shirts, then tumblers. He’s now found his passion, printing photographs on slate.

October 19, 20261 hr 2 min

Mike Wood

Mike Wood spent five years and more than $50,000 working to understand and master his subconscious mind, how it shapes thoughts, emotions, beliefs, behavior, and ultimately performance. At the same time, he helped lead a construction company from roughly $2.5 million in annual revenue to nearly $100 million, giving him a front-row seat to what it takes to build teams, systems, leaders, and businesses at scale. After decades of battling anxiety, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs, including growing up with severe dyslexia and not learning to read proficiently until age 25, Mike turned inward and began studying meditation, breathwork, neuroscience, belief systems, emotional regulation, and human behavior. Today, he is an entrepreneur, COO, speaker, coach, podcast host, creator of the Luv Being U 10-week program, and author of One Brave Breath: The Owner’s Manual for Being Human, where he shares practical tools to help people take control of their thoughts and emotions, and break free from old limiting core beliefs.

October 15, 20261 hr 3 min

Sam Eitzen

Sam Eitzen is the co-founder and CEO of Snapbar, an AI-powered experiential marketing company. He helped bootstrap the business from a garage-based photo booth startup into one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. After navigating multiple pivots, he brings firsthand experience in building resilient businesses and helping brands connect with people through memorable experiences.

October 12, 202659 min

Lisa Z. Fain

Lisa Z. Fain is a sought-after speaker, CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, and co-author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring and The Mentor’s Guide, Third Edition. A former employment attorney and corporate talent leader, Lisa speaks to organizations and audiences around the world about the costly problem of underutilized talent—and how better connections, mentoring, and intentional learning ecosystems can help people and businesses unlock more of their potential. She has delivered the TEDx talk “Want to Make a Bigger Impact? Build Better Connections” and is known for turning research into practical, actionable tools that leaders can use immediately to strengthen judgment, accelerate growth, and convert overlooked potential into meaningful performance and impact.

October 8, 20261 hr 1 min

Bruce Mayhew

Bruce Mayhew helps leaders and teams intentionally build high-performing cultures based on trust, transparency, and respect. He enjoys helping leaders: Improve employee engagement, employee loyalty, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Reach their personal, professional, and organizational goals in an AI-powered world. Bruce is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author, with interviews on CBC, CTV, Global Toronto: The Morning Show, and he has written articles published in HuffPost, The Globe & Mail, and Fast Company magazine. He has over 11 years of leadership experience working at one of Canada's top 5 banks, and over 20 years’ experience helping people and organizations succeed. Bruce’s debut book, The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture, was released February 2026. Click here to connect with Bruce on LinkedIn.

October 5, 20261 hr 3 min

Scott Burgmeyer

Scott Burgmeyer, Leadership, Excellence, Quality, Lean, Six Sigma & Baldrige Guru, is the founder and CEO of The BecomeMore Group. For over 30 years, Scott has worked and consulted in many industries including manufacturing, technology, education, finance, and health care. Scott has held several roles including forensic chemist, college professor, QA Director, CI Human Resources & Talent Director, Chief Improvement Officer, and CEO. Scott is also the co-author of Think: The ROAD Less Traveled.