The Small Business Safari
Have you ever sat there and wondered "What am I doing here stuck in the concrete zoo of the corporate world?" Are you itching to get out? Chris Lalomia and his co-host Alan Wyatt traverse the jungle of entrepreneurship. Together they share their stories and help you explore the wild world of SCALING your business. With many years of owning their own small businesses, they love to give insight to the aspiring entrepreneur. So, are you ready to make the jump?
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Send us a text What happens when an investor swears off banks, personal guarantees, and risky one-and-done deals? Chris Prefontaine rebuilt from the 2008 crash by creating a bank-free model that produces cash now, cash monthly, and cash at exit. Summary: Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, shares how
Send us a text What happens when you lose everything in 2008—and still choose to pay everyone back? Rob Stephenson rebuilt not just a business, but a reputation that now wins national NARI COTY awards. Summary: Rob Stephenson, founder of Stephenson Construction, shares how leaving engineering, moonlighting in rental un
She Left Wall Street, Built A Brand, And Found Freedom In Small Business | Jessica Dennehy
Send us a text What happens when a regulatory attorney trades Wall Street stress for barber-chair swagger? Jessica shows how instinct, culture, and system design built a luxury grooming brand that outlasted the copycats. Summary: Jessica, founder of Mad Men Barbershop, shares how she turned gut calls, culture, and bran
Send us a text What happens when small businesses stop fearing AI—and start using it to remove friction, boost margins, and strengthen customer trust? Summary: We trade fear for facts and show how real small businesses put AI to work without losing the human touch. From “Tina” the chatbot to contact-center triage, sale
Send us a text 🎧 The Small Business Safari TITLE: From Anchorage to National: Niches, GEO, and Growth | Jennifer Christensen Hook in Body: What happens when ethical AI meets small business marketing? Jennifer Christensen built a national agency from Alaska, proving that data, discipline, and heart can scale together.
How A Family-First Pivot Built Two Thriving Businesses In A Niche Market | Jerry French
Send us a text What happens when a corporate sales leader swaps the corner office for family time — and ends up building two thriving brands instead? Summary: A former tech sales leader shares how losing a franchise became the best thing that ever happened. From setting boundaries that shaped the business model to laun