Middle Market Journal

Episodes

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   Meta Trends - Episode 32: You’ll Never Scale If You Don’t Figure This Out First with Jay Riffenbury

   What do we stand for? In this episode of the Meta Trends Podcast #32, Mark and Jay explore the unseen engine behind every decision, action, and result: our values. As business owners, we’ve learned firsthand that discipline, integrity, and clarity aren’t just ideals; they're non-negotiables....

   Jun 17, 2025

   1h 04m
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   Meta Trends - Episode 31: How To Win The Race For Private Equity with Lewis Schiff

   Mark and Mike interview Lewis Schiff, the Chairman of Birthing of Giants, a prestigious fellowship program that helps business owners of fast-growth companies develop and execute strategic plans that amplify sales, productivity, talent, and capital. He's a PhD in Business/Commerce, an author of...

   Jun 17, 2025

   58m
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   America 2.0 - Episode 1: The Silent Collapse of the Workforce: Who Gets Left Behind? With Gonzalo Guillen

   In this gripping episode of America 2.0, Tash sits down with executive recruiter Gonzalo Guillen, CEO of HR Exchange, to expose the hidden labor crisis reshaping middle market companies. Post-COVID hiring isn’t just harder—it’s war. Automation is replacing workers faster than ever, but the real...

   Mar 26, 2025

   37m
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   Meta Trends - Episode 30: What kind of Investor are you? with Tash Salas

   You don't want to miss this conversation. Exclusive Collaboration with Meta Trends and Middle Market Journal ® ⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter: Never Miss An Opportunity.⁠ It's Free. Connect with the Hosts and Guests: Mark Parrot: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessownercoach/⁠⁠ Business -...

   Mar 7, 2025

   1h 04m
5. Meta Trends - Episode 29: Hand Write Letters To Close Your Sales with Boaz Rauchwerger

   In this episode, Boaz offers a masterclass on timeless principles for approaching and succeeding in business with a human-centered focus and creativity. It was a delight and fun to hear nearly opposite approaches to consulting and discover insightful and powerful strategies to set yourself apart...

   Mar 7, 2025

   51m
6. Meta Trends - Episode 28: You Attract Everyone, Who Will You Let In? with Stormie Andrews

   Mark and Mike have an engaging conversation with Stormie, discussing what led them to shift towards entrepreneurship. From Real Estate, to Marketing, to Health & Wellness Conferences for business owners. They emphasize how their skills can be combined with market opportunities and align with the...

   Feb 27, 2025

   50m
7. Meta Trends - Episode 27 – How to become the business owner you want to be with Tash Salas

   Mark and Mike discuss the differences among Hispanic and English speakers from different countries. It is a classic intro from Mark and Mike since it shows how a lighthearted approach to possible confusion helps us understand and appreciate each other more! Then, they dive into business topics…

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   Feb 9, 2025

   57m
8. Meta Trends - Episode 26 - How to KNOW if Entrepreneurship is for YOU with Matthew Garrett

   Connect with them: Mark Parrot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessownercoach/ Matthew Garrett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattagarrett/ Find their profiles and book a call with them on Middle Market Experts Spotlight: https://middlemarketjournal.com/experts-middle-market

   Jan 23, 2025

   55m
9. Meta Trends - Episode 25: Do this to WIN the BATTLE and the WAR for your BUSINESS with Dondi Dix

   In this compelling episode of Meta Trends, Mark Parrott sits down with Dondi Dix, a proud veteran who made a bold career shift, leaving behind a highly successful M&A and corporate career to reconnect with her family's roots in the small business space. Dondi opens up about her personal and...

   Jan 18, 2025

   22m
10. Meta Trends - Episode 24: Being Unoffendable is the Next Great Super Power with Ozzie Gontang Ph.D.

    Join host Mark Parrott as he sits down with Ozzie Gontang, Ph.D., for one of the most compelling conversations of the season. This episode dives deep into the mindset behind scientific thinking and how it propels entrepreneurs to extraordinary levels of success. From questioning assumptions to...

    Jan 18, 2025

    27m
11. Meta Trends - Episode 23: How To Be The LEADER You NEED To Be with Ed Robinson

    In this insightful episode, Mark Parrott sits down with Ed Robinson to explore the immense opportunities and challenges that lie ahead as a wave of successful businesses owned by retiring entrepreneurs faces the next chapter. The conversation delves into the trend of the Silver Tsunami—the mass...

    Jan 18, 2025

    35m
12. America 2.0 - Skilled workers H1B visa, the golden handcuffs of generations

    Anuj Christian, founder of Fair America, and Sid, a naturalized US citizen and successful businessman, address the challenges and discrimination faced by H-1B visa holders in the United States. Please support FairAmerica.org by donating, signing, and partnering with them to bring awareness and...

    Dec 27, 2024

    55m
13. Meta Trends - Episode 22: Sell Your Company Like a Pro

    Meta Trends - Episode 22: Sell Your Company Like a Pro By Mark Parrot and Mike Hernandez. Interviewing Andrea Steinbrenner. Meta Trends is presented in an exclusive collaboration with Mark Parrott, the Chairman of Vistage and a three-time author who provides unique insights from 30 years of...

    Dec 13, 2024

    27m
14. Meta Trends - Episode 21: Kill With Kindness

    Meta Trends - Episode 21: Kill With Kindness By Mark Parrott. Interviewing Michael Allosso. Meta Trends is presented in an exclusive partnership with Mark Parrott, the Chairman of Vistage and a three-time author who provides unique insights from 30 years of experience working with executives. You...

    Dec 12, 2024

    21m
15. Meta Trends - Episode 20: Talk to a Millionaire Pharmacist

    Meta Trends - Episode 20: Talk to a Millionaire Pharmacist Meta Trends is presented in an exclusive partnership with Mark Parrott, the Chairman of Vistage and a three-time author who provides unique insights from 30 years of experience working with executives. You can book a call with Mark on the...

    Dec 12, 2024

    31m
16. America 2.0 - Is Wealth Transfer Real?

    How do we go from America 1.0 to America 2.0 WITHOUT restarting from 0? Use Value Compass to assess your business areas of risk and opportunity fully. Request a demo at https://www.valucompass.com/research

    May 4, 2024

    5m
17. E2 - S1 - Alternative and Creative Financing for SMBs

    During this episode, we went into more detail examples of the different types of alternative financing from Brian's experience, as well as different types of brokers that can help businesses during these challenging times, and what are the moments that we should recognize in our business so we…

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    Oct 13, 2023

    51m
18. E1 - S1 | Alternative and Creative Financing for SMBs

    In this episode, we discussed the national picture of financing, the flow of money, the different alternative financing, opportunities, available, and some of the background of the cohost to put in perspective all this information.

    Oct 12, 2023

    41m
19. The what, my whys, and for who

    This episode explains who I am, why I am doing this, what this is, and how you will benefit. It's a personal story, but I owe you this. I hope we can do this together because if we're not in, we're out. I also explain the importance of marketing and diligence for financial services products and…

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    Oct 1, 2023

    27m