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#BIZ with the Beard

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This is business as you've never heard before! Former CFO, Bank VP, & world renown business consultant, Curphy Smith "Beard" is shameless and raw.This is not a typical, canned, boring, step by step process to success podcast! The Beard is in the BUSINESS of getting to the RAW TRUTH behind the BUSINESS of Mindset, Healthy Living, Entrepreneurship, Creating Bonds, and Establishing Your Brand!!!This is a Business Podcast with ATTITUDE!Music Copyright Goes to The Following:Artist : EminemTrack : BusinessAlbum : The Eminem ShowArtist: DJ JAXSINTrack: The Purge (Trap Remix)

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Episodes

  1. Episode #55: Claiming Victory with Patrick Huey of Victory Independent Planning

    Patrick Huey is an investment advisor representative and owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC. He is the author of two books: "History Lessons for the Modern Investor" and "The Seven Pillars of (Financial) Wisdom"; He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Chartered Advisor in...

  2. Episode #54: Where Is Yours Made with Dean Wegner, CEO of Authentically American

    Dean Wegner CEO of Authentically American has been on Fox News, Yahoo Finance, Fox and Friends, Forbes, Varney & Co, Mornings with Maria, The Story with Martha McCollum, Business Wire and many many more! But now he This former Army Ranger, Helicopter Pilot, and West Point Grad talks about why we...

  3. Episode #53: Let's Get Giddy with Chief Lizard, Rebecca Rausch of Neon Lizard Creative Marketing & Design

    The Chief Lizard is here! Rebecca Rausch is the owner of Neon Lizard Creative Marketing & Design is here to tell you how to Catch the eye and Grab the HEART of your clients! As a "Brand Evangelist" she preaches the good word about Foundational Branding and Marketing while inspiring the world to...

  4. Episode #52: Easing the Weight of Employee Benefits with Insurance Expert Dan Hiett

    Dan Hiett is an insurance professional and an expert in the Group Health insurance industry with extensive knowledge and expertise in Health Care Reform, Flexible Spending Accounts HAS, and Self-funded. He is also this week’s guest! Dan shares with us how he as managed and grown multiple…

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  5. Episode #51: Bank On Yourself Money Strategy with Sarry Ibrahim, Founder of FIN Asset Protection

    Listen in as Sarry Ibrahim discusses how he helps high net worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely utilizing the Bank On Yourself money Strategy! Sarry has cultivated a reputation for putting his clients first and...

  6. Episode #50: Master, Market, Monetize with Sherri Somers of Sherri Sommers Unlimited

    Sherri Somers is a master life and financial coach who specializes in helping solopreneurs exceed 6 and 7 figures! Her secret? Master, Market, Monetize! As a single mom and divorcee, the odds were stacked against her not to succeed. She challenged those odds and overcame them with great success…

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  7. Episode #49: Raising Men with US Navy Seal Sniper Instructor, Eric Davis

    Eric Davis is part of an exclusive and elite group that many of us cannot even fathom being a part of nor could we even be accepted. You may remember the movie American Sniper based on Navy Seal Sniper Chris Kyle who was the most wanted man in the Middle East. Eric Davis was his sniper…

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  8. Episode #48: Rocking the Yock with Adam Hahn, Owner of the Award Winning Beard Product Company, Honyocker Beard Co

    Want to know my beard secret? It is this week's guest, Mr. Adam Hahn, on Episode #48! I have been rocking the Yock since 2020! Listen in and meet the artist and owner behind the magic, Mr. Adam Hahn, of Honyocker Beard Co. Adam has created some amazing award winning products and has even created…

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  9. Episode #47: Crushing Life with Joel Pilka of the Crushing Life Podcast and No Booze 30

    Do you want to CRUSH IT? Come crush life with Joel Pilka of the Crushing life Podcast and No Booze 30 movement! Season 3 Episode #47 can now be "VIEWED" in its entirety on our You Tube Channel NOW! WATCH AND LISTEN HERE: https://youtu.be/JHKS05kqInM Joel Pilka hosts the Crushing life Podcast…

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  10. Episode #45: Let Your Game Speak with Dr. / Coach Jen Welter, NFL's 1st Ever Female Coach

    Dr. Jen Welter was breaking glass ceilings since she was a kid! In fact she has been smashing glass slippers! The reason she has done this is because she "let's her game speak for itself." This episode features one of the most ground breaking people in all of professional sports. What are some of...

  11. Episode #44: Fire Your Villain with the Confidence Creator, Heather Monahan

    Heather Monahan is one of the biggest influencers on social media and especially LinkedIn. She is a Top 40 Female Keynote Speaker and an amazing TEDx presenter! As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, she was a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and...

  12. Episode #42: Three People Negatively Affecting Your Sales Team with "The Beard" Curphy Smith

    It is another solo shot that dives into 3 specific types of people that are probably negatively affecting your sales team and their performance. Listen in as I discuss why your sales team may be underperforming and who is to blame. Many sales managers face the dilemma of whether or not they…

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  13. Episode #40: From Building the Amazon of Africa, to Being on Interpol's Most Wanted List, with Marek Zmyslowski

    Marek Zymslowski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive that co-founded Sunroof.se, HotelOnline.com, and Jumia Travel, Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on NYSE as part of Jumia Group. However, he was about to pay a price for his success as one day at the airport before a flight...

  14. Episode #39: The Unconscious Bias Women Face at Work with Robin Hauser, Award Winning Director of Documentary Films at Finish Line Features

    Women in the workplace have overcome so much the past century, but there is still this unconscious bias. We bring in award-winning director of documentary Robin Hauser for a spirited discussion around this subject and many other challenges that women face in the workforce and as leaders! Robin’s...

  15. Episode #38: What is the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign? with American Caner Society's Courtney Heiser

    I think we can all agree that cancer sucks! Breast cancer especially sucks because it affects everyone. If you are like me, you probably know of someone who has had it, fought it, survived it, or, unfortunately, has lost their battle with breast cancer! That is why this week's podcast is going to...

  16. Episode #37: B2B Marketing... Where Do I Start? with "The Beard" Curphy Smith

    Summer Break is over and the "Beard" is back at it with a solo shot! Check out this great episode that discusses how to get started with a B2B Marketing Strategy? The Beard discusses 10 questions that need answered before starting your campaigns. He also has a new segment called "Stop Spamming Me...

  17. Episode #36: Building A Digital Community with Olga Adreinko, Head of Global Marketing of SEMrush

    She is the Head of Global Marketing from SEMrush! Olga Adreinko and her team has built one of the strongest international communities in the online marketing industry. She is also a frequent and featured speaker at the leading industry's conferences such as SMX, Pubcon, and BrightonSEO. She has...

  18. Episode #35: No Degree? No Problem! How To Make $50 million with Nate Huskins, CEO Marshal Group

    Listen to how this High School drop out started a $50 million dollar business out of his bedroom with his mother! Nate Huskins, the CEO of Marshal Group and Partner in Riverside Chevy knew school wasn't for him, but he loved to work, and he never gave up amidst many, many obstacles. He took an…

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  19. Episode #34: Your Kid Sucks with Curphy "The Beard" Smith

    Wow! The Beard jumps on the mic and knocks out a solo cast about the state of youth sports and parents. This is as authentic and passionate as you have ever heard him. Sparked by a Facebook post from a parent of a youth hockey team, he chimes in about how they were cheated out of the chance to…

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  20. Episode #33: Freedom Lifestyle with Brand & Management Consultant, Curt Mercadante

    The Freedom Media Network owner and author of “The 5 Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle,” Curt Mercadante, joins the podcast for episode 33 which dives right into Beards, Hawkeye Sports, Mindset and Freedom. Curt shares with us his Freedom story on how he burned his business life to the ground,...

  21. Episode #32: What Is Your COVID-19 Sales Strategy? with "The Beard" Curphy Smith

    Social distancing is here and COVID-19 has almost shut down the world economy! So as a small business owner what can you do? The Beard, Curphy Smith, who also runs ACS Executives, hops on the mic to give some advice as to what you can do to evolve your sales strategy and start to move it in a...

  22. Episode #31: Stacking Chips with Jon D. Miller Entrepreneur & Sports Guru

    From a very early age Jon Miller had goals in life. He wrote them down. His family, like most, tried to temper his expectations because they didn't want him to be let down. Jon started stacking chips on his shoulder. Fast forward a few years later and Jon had started up one of the nations largest...

  23. Episode #30: The Nonprofit Game Changer with Matt George, CEO/Author

    Matt George hails from the Whiskey City, of Peoria, IL. He is the current CEO of The Children’s Home of Central Illinois, former Executive Director of the Hult center for Healthy Living, President and CEO of the Youth Farm, and Executive director of former Fighting Illini and NFL QB the Jeff…

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  24. Episode #29: Simplifying Complex Project Management Challenges with Jerrod Hock, President/COO of Alipro

    Jerrod Hock is the President and COO of Alipro. For over 25 years, Alipro has successfully delivered projects at over 100 client sites in nearly every industry. Annually, ALIPRO manages over $2 Billion Dollars in project budget for their clients. Jerrod discusses how his team develops long-term...

  25. Episode #28: Going Through Fire with Daniel "The Honey Badger" Hayes

    Daniel Hayes finds himself among a very hostile crowd deep in the country of Mexico. The south paw is a top rated amateur boxer. Olympic glory is just within his reach. Daniel Hayes has his opponent beaten. He strikes him once again with a very hard left. All of the sudden, he feels something…

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  26. EPISODE #27: You Woke Up with One More Day. Don't Waste It with the "Beard," Curphy Smith

    Have you ever heard the term, "I woke up with one more today?" This term is used usually in a reply to the question, "How are you doing?" The answer is basically saying to the party asking the question: "I woke up today so I have at least 1 more day to do something where as others haven't been so...

  27. Episode #26: There Is More To Farming Than Putting A Seed In The Ground with the "Beard," Curphy Smith

    Out of no where, the "Beard" records a solo show sparked by the controversial comments made by billionaire and 2020 Presidential Candidate, Michael Bloomberg. The Beard defends farmers, his childhood, and Middle America as he tees off on anyone especially politicians who belittle the American...

  28. Episode #24: Be Present For Your Greatness with Jarrett Payton

    Nov 1st, 2019 will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of the greatest football player of all time, #34, Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears. The #BIZ with Beard & Bald Podcast was blessed to spend time with Walter’s son, Jarrett Payton, this week to discuss his dad as a player, father, friend,...

  29. Episode #23: Land Your Dream Client with Marketing Automation Expert Meliss Jakubovic

    If you are serious about your business and scaling it then you need to implement Marketing Automation now! Nobody is better at it than marketing automation expert, Meliss Jakubovic of Meliss Marketing, in Atlanta, GA! Meliss has been featured by Forbes, the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and the...

  30. Episode #22: I Don't Bug Out About Failure with Cowboy Cricket Farms Owner, James Rolin

    When failure and hard times open your eyes to the need for food source alternatives, you don't bug out about it. What you do is start the largest edible insect farm in the United States, in Bozeman, Montana. Beard and Bald "jump" into this week's podcast episode to discuss the business of edible...

  31. Episode #21: The Business of Podcasting with Podcast Expert, Jeremy Ryan Slate

    Do You Want To Know How to Start a Podcast? Maybe you have one already, and you want to learn how to make it better? Nobody can help you better than Episode 21 guest and podcast expert, Jeremy Ryan Slate Jeremy Ryan Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, to create life on their...

  32. Episode #20: Great Brands are Made with Branding Genius David Brier

    What if you could tap into brand strategies that have generated over $1B in sales and continue to generate millions in revenue every day for companies across the globe? Well, the guys have brought you the man that can do it! David Brier is world renown for his brand strategies that eliminate the...

  33. Episode #19: Everything You Wanted To Know About CBD with Michael Rubenstein, DC & Shay Glenn, DC

    Dr. Michael Rubenstein and Dr. Shay Glenn of Jade Harvest Hemp join the guys as the first duo guest ever to talk about their venture, Jade HArvest Hemp, and the business of CBD! CBD has exploded onto the market and the Dr Duo give us the low down of the business, and the challenges this industry...

  34. Episode #18: Mastering LinkedIn with Growth Hacker, Jess Tiffany

    Are you a believer? In this episode, the guys have the CEO and founder of [In] the C-Suite, LinkedIn Strategist, and International Best Selling Author discuss the secrets to LinkedIn. Jess also reveals the truth behind LinkedIn celebrities Brigette Hyancinth and Oleg Vishnepolsky... are they REAL...

  35. Episode #17: Culture Eats Everything for Lunch with RC Outfitters CEO, Adam White

    RC Outfitters? Yes, you read that right! Adam White, CEO of what was formerly known as Running Central drops the big news on #BIZ with Beard & Bald first! The largest running show retail outlet in the country is now called RC Outfitters! Listen in as this CEO shares with us his journey from a 5...

  36. Episode #16: Take The Hit and Make It Your Dream with Dr. Jessica Duncan Propes

    This episode is full of great content and plenty of laughs! Dr. Jess shares with us her fitness journey into competitive martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,Cross Fit athlete, and Olympic Weightlifting enthusiast! She even accepts our challenge to take on previous guest Sensei Ron Thomas! Listen in...

  37. Episode #15: Selling to the C - Level Executive with Steve Hall

    Well Bloody Oath, Mate! The guys travel down under and hook up with Australia's #1 C- Level Sales Authority, Mr. Steve Hall. Listen to this episode as Steve and the guys discuss the secrets behind closing the deals at the C level. Steve touches on many great topics such as being prepared…

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  38. Episode #14: Managing Your Brand with AI & CEO, Ravi Jain

    We have gone international and people are listening! So, how do you manage all that chatter? Tune in an join us as our guest comes all the way from India! Ravi Jain, CEO from Geny Medium and Auris, tells us how the use of AI is critical to manage your brand on social media, as well as curating…

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  39. Episode #13: Success is a Mindset with Ron Thomas

    FEAR, PAIN, and DEFEAT does not exist on EPISODE 13! Get your Gi on and step onto the #BIZ with Beard & Bald mat with Ron Thomas, also known as Cobra Kai Bobby Brown from the iconic 80's movie The Karate Kid. Sensei Ron Thomas has been SWEEPING LEGS SINCE 1984, and he shares with us that journey...

  40. Episode #12: Broken Dreams are the Start of Your Spectacular New Life with Tiffany Ann!

    Tiffany Ann, the CEO and Founder of DreamsRecycled.com enters the world of Bald and Beard! During Tiffany's fifteenth year of marriage—and after a decade out of the work force—Tiffany was forced to recycle her life. She was repeatedly told she was unemployable since she was out of the workforce…

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  41. Episode #11: Find Your Passion & Make Money with Todd Laux

    This is the most outrageous and out of control episode yet! The guys bring in the CEO, Owner, and Janitor of PRiDE Fitness, Mr. Todd Laux! Todd is a world class athlete trainer who started in his garage and back yard! Todd has trained or trained with the best UFC fighters (Matt Hughes, Brian...

  42. Episode #10: 2018 REWIND SHOW!

    This is a WARNING! The guys revisit all 9 episodes of 2018 and pull the best clips from each of their guests! They are heating things up to kick off 2019! The experiment is over and #BIZ with Beard & Bald is one of the hottest business shows out there! If you want to improve your business or your...

  43. Episode #8: Going Viral with Shay Rowbottom

    The Content Queen from Margle Media enters the arena with the boys and shares with them her journey from a musician to becoming one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn and COO of a a major viral video marketing company. If you want raw, then you will want to listen to this!

  44. Episode #7: Get Out of the Van! w Christine Deehring

    Entrepreneur & CEO, Christine Deehring of the #1 Pregnancy Subscription Service in the world, Bump Boxes, joins the boys for a fun but insightful afternoon! Hear how this soon mom to be quit her corporate career at a Fortune 100 company to follow her dreams! She gives great advice on taking the...

  45. Episode #6: Let's Talk Sales with Jay Jensen

    Sales has been Jay's passion for over 36 years. As a Lead Coach for Carmotivators.com his passion in sales is to pass onto others the advice & lessons that were so generously passed down to him. Jay talks with the guys on a wild and hilarious show about helping others to achieve their success. He...

  46. Episode #5: Success Can Be Painful w/ Entrepreneur Parham Parastran

    Parham Parastran is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and author of the book Perfect Pain. He joins the guys to discuss a wealth of business knowledge and the affects of success on people's mental health. After fleeing Iran as a child during the midst of the Iranian revolution, Parham became the...

  47. Episode #4: Lessons from a 17 Year Old Entrepreneur with Aaron Avont Johnson

    International award winning movie director and writer, Aaron Avont Johnson blows us away! This young phenom shares with us the guiding principles that drove him at such a young age to start his own media empire. Aaron shares with us the challenges he faces as a young entrepreneur, that all...

  48. Episode #3: Wisdom in Failure and Leadership Lessons with Jim McConoughey

    Best selling author, CEO, investor, and entrepreneurial guru, Jim McConoughey joins the boys to discuss his book the "Wisdom of Failure" and the 3 parts behind it. This show packs in so much in such a short amount of time. You will also learn how the next generation workforce, after the…

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  49. Episode #2: Balance, Vision, Personality & Effort with Ken Plfederer, CEO

    Bald is back! Join the boys as they welcome the CEO of CSE Software and Simformotion, Mr. Ken Pflederer to the show. Learn how Balance, Vision, Personality, and Effort are his keys to success. Ken also gives us his opinion on Millenials and how they are shaping the business world. Lastly he…

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  50. Episode #1: Health & Biz w Dr. Shonna Goodrich

    The very first episode of #Biz with Beard & Bald features Dr. Shonna Goodrich! She joins Curphy ( Beard ) to discuss the importance of Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for successful business leaders. Also, find out which is better....Beard or Bald?

About this show

This is business as you've never heard before! Former CFO, Bank VP, & world renown business consultant, Curphy Smith "Beard" is shameless and raw.This is not a typical, canned, boring, step by step process to success podcast! The Beard is in the BUSINESS of getting to the RAW TRUTH behind the BUSINESS of Mindset, Healthy Living, Entrepreneurship, Creating Bonds, and Establishing Your Brand!!!This is a Business Podcast with ATTITUDE!Music Copyright Goes to The Following:Artist : EminemTrack : BusinessAlbum : The Eminem ShowArtist: DJ JAXSINTrack: The Purge (Trap Remix)

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How many episodes does #BIZ with the Beard have?

#BIZ with the Beard has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 18, 2021.

What is #BIZ with the Beard about?

This is business as you've never heard before! Former CFO, Bank VP, & world renown business consultant, Curphy Smith "Beard" is shameless and raw.This is not a typical, canned, boring, step by step process to success podcast! The Beard is in the BUSINESS of getting to the RAW TRUTH behind the...

How often does #BIZ with the Beard release new episodes?

#BIZ with the Beard publishes monthly, based on its 50 episodes since July 2018.

Who hosts #BIZ with the Beard?

#BIZ with the Beard is created and hosted by #BIZ with the Beard.
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