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The Entrepreneur's Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses
by Zachary Bernard
The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.Our guests - from bootstrapped success stories to venture-backed innovators - break down the exact systems, processes, and strategies you can use to grow your company. No fluff, just actionable insights you can apply to your business.Whether you're leading a growing team, aiming to break through revenue plateaus, or planning your next expansion, each episode delivers tested playbooks and practical wisdom from leaders who've turned small businesses into market leaders. Think of it as your masterclass in sustainable business growth.
Episodes
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Creative Meets Analytics: Inside Milked Media with Krista Karpan and Nicolette McIntyre
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Krista Karpan and Nicolette McIntyre, co-founders of Milk Media, an award-winning performance marketing agency that’s helped more than 60 e-commerce brands drive over $160 million in revenue. Krista and Nicolette share how they...
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Treat Your Business Like a Living Entity: Aaron Tellier of The Volute Group on Nurturing Growth
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Aaron Tellier, entrepreneur and CMO at The Volute Group, about the mindset and strategies that drive sustainable growth. Aaron walks us through his journey, from the U.S. Naval Academy graduate and two tours in the Persian Gulf to...
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Designing Systems, Not Managing People: Modern Leadership by Anne McGhee-Stinson at InteraWorks
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Anne McGhee-Stinson, co-owner and managing partner of InteraWorks, a global leadership and performance firm dedicated to helping organizations strengthen alignment, build trust, and create a culture for performance. Drawing on…
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People First Fintech: Jimmy Moore on Payments, Payroll & HR at FLO Business Solutions
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Jimmy Moore, co-founder and CEO of FLO Business Solutions. Jimmy shares the pivotal “would-do-differently” lessons learned while building FLO, namely, a bolder recruiting strategy and bringing on dedicated operations and rev-ops...
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Sustainable Local News Solutions with Jen Austin of Riply
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Jen Austin, founder of Riply. With more than three decades of experience across every role in radio, from board operator and host to news anchor and executive, Jen has witnessed firsthand the steady erosion of local newsrooms even...
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Why Proactive Tax Strategies Matter: Boris Musheyev of BORISMTAX Explains
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Boris Musheyev, founder of BORISMTAX, a tax planning and advisory firm. Boris, a CPA and certified tax strategist whose firm has landed on the Inc. 5000 two years running, has helped over 40,000 business owners stop overpaying the...
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Malinda Sanna of LookLook on Disrupting Luxury Market Research Through Cultivated Communities
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Malinda Sanna, founder and CEO of LookLook, a boutique consumer-insights platform that has quietly become the go-to partner for some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands. Malinda recounts her years at top New York…
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Human-First Marketing: Robb Fahrion of Flying V Group on Trust & Transparency
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Robb Fahrion, co-founder and CEO of Flying V Group, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Newport Beach. Robb walks us through the agency’s humble beginnings, bootstrapping with just $50,000 in 2016, and how he and his...
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Mastering Remote Integration: Insights from Eric Tabone at Nearshore Business Solutions
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Eric Tabone, founder and managing director of Nearshore Business Solutions. Eric shares how a 16-year move to Bogotá turned into three successful Latin America–based companies, more than 200 candidate placements, and over $8…
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Building an Empire: Athin Cassiotis Reveals Business & AI Strategies
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Athin Cassiotis, a high-school dropout-turned-MBA, certified NLP master practitioner and global business-growth expert. Athin shares how he went from working in waste management to consulting for brands like Westfield, Coles and...
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Mastering Market Dominance with Michael Barbarita, Founder of Next Step CFO
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary Bernard speaks with Michael Barbarita, founder of Next Step CFO. Michael draws on four decades of hands-on experience across retail, manufacturing, and service companies, highlighting how he scaled Ski Town USA from $2.5 million to $8 million...
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Building Trust Fast: Carson Spitzke, Founder of Spitz PR, on Press Tactics for Businesses
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Carson Spitzke, founder of Spitz PR. Carson, an Amazon bestselling author and Entrepreneur.com contributor. He dives into the real-world lessons he’s learned growing and relaunching his PR venture. From the moment he realized the...
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Scaling with Security: Gary Eastman of Axcess Surety & Swiftbonds on Customer-First Execution
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Gary Eastman, founder and president of Axcess Surety and Swift Bonds. Gary brings more than 17 years of experience as a corporate attorney and general counsel for Fortune 500 companies, and today he walks us through the...
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Tim Shea, CEO of Latticework Insights: Why Human Expertise Trumps Hype in an AI World
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Tim Shea, founder and CEO of LatticeWork Insights, a data science and analytics firm that helps retail and DTC brands turn fragmented data into actionable business intelligence. Tim walks us through his journey from 25+ years at...
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Scaling a Creative Empire: Arielle Tayar of Whip Creative Studio on Serial Entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Arielle Tayar, founder of Whip Creative Studio. A Miami-Bay serial entrepreneur with a background in theatre and film from The New School and a master’s in film from Tel Aviv, Arielle has launched multiple ventures over the past...
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From Ukraine to Silicon Valley: Paul Matt's Journey Leading Adwisely
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary Bernard speaks with Paul Matt, CEO and co-founder of Adwisely, an AI-powered advertising automation platform helping e-commerce brands maximize their return on ad spend through Meta and Google. Paul traces his entrepreneurial journey from...
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Treating Taxes Like a Profit Center with TaxWise Founder Mark Myers
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Mark Myers, founder and tax-saving architect at Taxwise Partner. A former Marine Corps Sergeant turned advanced tax strategist, Mark shares how he’s helped more than 500 clients collectively save hundreds of millions in taxes,...
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Storytelling Secrets for Fundraising with Moti Elkaim, Atlantic Brands
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Moti Elkaim, founder and CEO of Atlantic Brands, an agency that helps emerging companies craft investor-ready pitch decks, sharpen their storytelling, and nail public speaking. Zach and Moti dive into one of the hardest lessons...
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Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Screening with Ryan Polselli of MammoLink
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Ryan Polselli, founder and CEO of Mammolink. Dr. Polselli, a fellowship-trained breast radiologist from Emory University and former Navy nuclear officer, shares how he left the traditional hospital system to reinvent breast cancer...
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Trevor Dudeck on World-Building Brands & Maximizing Customer LTV Through Entertainment
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Trevor Dudeck, founder of Lemonade, a full-service advertising agency built on the bold philosophy that “advertising should feel more like entertainment.” Trevor and Zach dive into the biggest stumbles and hard-won lessons of...
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Screening, Scaling & Selling: Gregory Kovsky of International Business Associates (IBA) Explains
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Gregory Kovsky, President and CEO of International Business Associates (IBA). Drawing on more than three decades in the brokerage world, and having personally facilitated over 300 transactions worth $1–30 million each, Gregory…
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Why Healthcare Doesn't Lack Innovation, It Lacks Implementation - Dr. Ashok Gupta
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, Zachary speaks with Dr. Ashok Gupta, founder of TheraNow — a virtual therapy platform delivering physical, occupational, and speech therapy across the US through a network of 400+ clinicians. Ashok opens with a counterintuitive lesson from his own...
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Dwan Bent-Twyford on Flipping 2,000+ Homes and Teaching Thousands
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Dwan Bent-Twyford about the trials, triumphs and hard-won lessons that shaped her real estate empire. Dwan opens up about starting in the 1990s as a broke, single mom who mistakenly equated “fixing up” a house with decorating. She...
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Stephen Morel of JurisDeed on Simplifying Legal Compliance Across 50 States
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with Stephen Morel, founder and CEO of JurisDeed. Stephen walks us through his journey from technical specialist to storyteller‐in‐chief, explaining why “loving the problem, not your solution” is the single most important mindset shift...
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Building Trust in Legal Marketing: David Arato on AI & Human Expertise
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary speaks with David Arato, founder of Lexicon Legal Content. They kick things off by exploring the foundational habits that set successful companies apart: starting with the art of documenting processes from day one. David shares how building a...
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Branding Before Marketing: Anastasia Rossinsky's Framework for Business Growth
Anastasia Rossinsky is the founder of A Market Social, a Miami-based marketing and branding boutique specializing in digital marketing, brand development, and social media management. With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and branding, she's built a reputation for creating…
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Why Integrated Marketing Beats Isolated Channels with Philip Hill from Purebred Marketing
Philip Hill is the founder and CEO of Purebred Marketing, a top DTC agency focused on igniting growth for brands through affiliate programs and high-performing websites fueled by SEO and CRO. He's been a serial entrepreneur in the e-commerce space for 15 years, having worked with over 100 brands...
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From $0 to Billions: Media Strategy Secrets That Actually Work - Jordan Greene's 20-Year Blueprint
Jordan is a recognized leader in media strategy with over 20 years in the industry. He's architected and executed strategies that have generated billions of dollars in measurable client revenue. Jordan specializes in connected TV, video, and retail media, combining advanced targeting techniques...
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The Video Authority Method: Aleric Heck's Blueprint for YouTube Ad Success
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Aleric Heck, founder and CEO of Ad Outreach, a YouTube advertising and consulting company that has helped clients generate over $300 million in revenue. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 12 years...
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Amber Goetz - Building Lead Generation Machines Through Strategic SEO | #28
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Amber Goetz, founder of Active Media, a high-performance web and SEO agency that's been turning websites into lead generation machines since 2005. With over 500 websites under her belt and clients pulling…
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The GPS Method: How Aya Kikimova's LeapEngine Determines Marketing Readiness in 15 Minutes | #27
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Aya Kikimova, founder of LeapEngine, a digital marketing agency that brings Fortune 500-level strategies to startups and small businesses at a fraction of the cost. Aya shares her remarkable journey from…
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Building Scalable FinTech Compliance: From Startup to Enterprise with Jamie Uppenberg | #26
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Jamie Uppenberg, co-founder of Runway Group, a specialized firm helping FinTech startups navigate complex regulatory landscapes while building scalable compliance programs. As a former chief compliance...
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Be the King of Your Empire: Axel Meierhoefer from Ideal Wealth Grower on Strategic Real Estate | #25
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses, Zachary Bernard speaks with Axel Meierhoefer, founder of Ideal Wealth Grower. Axel, a former Air Force officer turned real estate investor, walks us through the “Ideal Wealth System” he developed after navigating a...
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Delegating to Scale: Patrick Burns on Finding Your Zone of Genius | #24
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses, Zachary Bernard speaks with Patrick Burns, founder of Patrick Burns Co., a B2B brand-building and revenue-generating agency that helps companies accelerate their go-to-market efforts with strategic digital marketing....
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Scaling Business Growth with James Onyks of Ohana Advertising: The Power of a Fractional CMO | #23
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses, Zachary Bernard speaks with James Onyks, CEO of Ohana Avertising. James walks us through his journey from launching Ohana in 2021 to building a full-service digital agency that blends creative storytelling with...
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Putting Clients First: Tiffany Coletti Kaiser on Building Sustainable Marketing Ecosystems | #22
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook, Zachary Bernard speaks with Tiffany Coletti Kaiser, CEO of Apiary Digital, about rethinking the traditional agency model and building something that scales on its own terms. Drawing on more than two decades of leadership in tech, CPG, and beyond,...
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Building Systems, Not Just Services: Ashley Brown & Bree Watson of Impressions Visionary Solutions | #21
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, Zachary Bernard speaks with Ashley Brown and Brianna Watson, co-founders of Impressions Visionary Solutions. From the outset, Ashley and Brianna emphasize the importance of “building the system, not the service.” Rather than diving headfirst...
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Unlocking Profitability: Rachel Phillips from Fully Accountable on Granular Financial Insights | #20
In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Rachel Phillips, founder and CEO of Fully Accountable. Rachel shares her journey from intern to CEO of one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing finance firms, serving over 600 clients and managing more than $7…
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The Mindset vs. Skillset Debate: Matthew Uber of Spinwheel BDC on What Really Matters | #19
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Matthew Uber, founder and CEO of Spinwheel BDC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in sales development, business development, and management solutions. Matthew shares his unconventional journey from...
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The Power of HR Strategy with Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR | #18
In this episode of the Entrepreneur Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard sits down with Joey Price, President and CEO of Jumpstart HR, an award-winning HR consulting and technology analyst firm. With nearly two decades of HR experience, Joey has transformed from an HR assistant to a respected...
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Putting People to Work One Job at a Time: Insights from Staffing Pioneer Robin Mee | #17
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Robin Mee, founder and CEO of MeeDerby, the nation's leading executive search firm specializing in staffing, professional services, and workforce solutions. What You'll Learn: - Robin's 36-year journey in the...
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Liberating Your Business from Chaos: Scott Beebe, Founder of Business On Purpose | #16
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Scott Beebe, Founder of Business On Purpose, a company dedicated to liberating business owners from chaos through systems, processes, and purpose-driven strategies. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Scott shares his diverse...
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Beyond Technology: How Scimitar and Ramy Khalil Transform Life Science Development | #15
In this episode of the Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Ramy Khalil, CEO of Scimitar, a boutique management consulting firm dedicated to accelerating development timelines in the life science industry. Episode Highlights: [00:01:30] Ramy explains the breadth of the life science...
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Business is Personal: Leadership Insights with Charlie Saffro, Founder of CS Recruiting | #14
In this episode, we dive into the world of business growth and human-centered leadership with Charlie Saffro, President and founder of CS Recruiting. With over a decade of experience in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain industries, Charlie shares her journey from marketing...
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Jeff Sutherland: Scrum, AI, and the Future of Project Management | #13
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, we dive deep into the evolution and impact of agile methodologies and Scrum with Jeff Sutherland, one of Scrum's original creators. Jeff shares insights from his diverse career, spanning from military service to revolutionizing software...
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Aligning Worlds: Christopher Stauffer on Integrating Marketing with Tech Teams | #12
In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, host Zachary Bernard welcomes Christopher Stauffer, CEO of Stauffer, a software consulting firm that’s been transforming the digital landscape for over two decades. Chris shares his journey from launching Deloitte's first client website at 22 to...
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Scott Roy on Decision Intelligence Selling: Transforming Sales for Business and Society | #11
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zach interviews Scott Roy, CEO and founder of the global sales consulting firm Whitten & Roy Partnership. Scott shares insights from his 47-year career in sales, from his beginnings as a door-to-door book salesman to co-founding Family...
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Exploring Effective Leadership with Michael Brainard: Bias Trifecta and Beyond | #10
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, host Zachary dives into the world of effective leadership with Michael Brainard, CEO and founder of Brainard Strategy. Michael shares his journey from aspiring athlete to expert in industrial and organizational psychology. He discusses his...
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Scaling Through Smart Data: A Conversation with Kimola's COO Beybin Esen | #9
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, host Zachary Bernard welcomes Beybin Esen, COO at Kimola. Beybin shares her extensive background in strategy and consumer insights, alongside her journey at Kimola from its inception to its growth as an AI-based customer feedback analysis...
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HR Tech Evolution: From Assessment to AI with Joel Quintela | #8
In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, Zachary Bernard speaks with Joel Quintela, founder and CEO of Quintela Group, a company revolutionizing HR technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Joel shares insights from his 25 years of experience in HR assessment technology and his...
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The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.Our guests - from bootstrapped success stories to venture-backed innovators - break down the exact systems, processes, and strategies you can use to grow your company. No fluff, just actionable insights you can apply to your business.Whether you're leading a growing team, aiming to break through revenue plateaus, or planning your next expansion, each episode delivers tested playbooks and practical wisdom from leaders who've turned small businesses into market leaders. Think of it as your masterclass in sustainable business growth.
HOSTED BY
Zachary Bernard
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