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Welcome to Business Ninjas, the podcast where we interview top business leaders and entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Learn from the masters and apply their insights to grow your own business. Join us as we explore the strategies and tactics used by today's most successful companies. Tune in now and become a business ninja yourself. 🤺🚀
Episodes
794 episodes
How Growth Equity Really Works for Founder-Led Companies
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Isabelle Tashima, Investor at Volition Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at growth equity investing. Isabelle walks through her path into private equity, what a da...
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Episode 806
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36:33
Cutting Energy Bills 85%: Smart Lighting for Modern Portfolios
What does it take to transform a 50-year-old lighting supplier into a modern infrastructure intelligence partner? In this episode, WLS Lighting & Electrical CEO, Brandon Scogins, shares how the company evolved from bucket-truck service call...
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Episode 805
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21:50
30 Years of Enabling Manufacturing Efficiency | Kristin McLane of CIMx Software | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman sits down with Kristin McLane, President of CIMx Software, to talk about three decades of transforming how manufacturers build, track, and deliver products. Since 1996, CIMx has been helping ma...
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Episode 804
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28:28
QNX in Industrial Automation, Robotics, MedTech, and Automotive
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Nikhil Rai of QNX, a BlackBerry subsidiary, to explore how their real-time operating system powers the automotive industry — and why the company is expanding into n...
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Episode 801
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27:59
Inside Seltzer Licensing: A 26-Year Playbook for Brand Growth
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Stu Seltzer, President of Seltzer Licensing Group. Stu shares his journey from working at Yves Saint Laurent and Warner Brothers to founding his own licensing agency more th...
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Episode 803
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23:16
Beyond Capital: Assessing the Human Side of Startups
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Logan Yonavjak, Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Readiness Institute. Logan shares how her two decades in impact investing, natural capital, and startup financing led her t...
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Episode 802
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21:43
MedEvolve Is Fixing Healthcare’s Revenue Leak
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Matt Seefeld, EVP at MedEvolve. Matt shares his journey from consulting to healthcare entrepreneurship and how MedEvolve helps medical providers survive and thrive in today’s ma...
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Episode 800
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43:57
125 Years of Excellence in Precast Manufacturing & Infrastructure
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Daniel Murray, President and CEO of Roman Stone. Founded in 1903, Roman Stone has been at the forefront of precast concrete manufacturing for more than a century. Daniel sha...
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Episode 799
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19:42
Agility, Scale, and Trust: The Bunny Creative Approach
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Paula Grunfeld, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director at Bunny Studio and Bunny Creative.Paula shares her global journey from media to SaaS to creative leadership—a...
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Episode 798
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12:12
SkilledTrades.com: Changing How Contractors Hire Talent
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Ladd Schuiling, VP of Sales at SkilledTrades.comLadd brings nearly two decades of experience in construction recruiting and o...
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Episode 797
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21:08
Identity & Payment Verification Made Easy | Ravi Bijlani of KYXStart | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew chats with Ravi Bijlani, Founder & CEO of KYXStart, about how they’re changing the game for B2B fintech. KYXStart is on a mission to make it easier for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions t...
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Episode 796
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20:16
Approyo CEO on Cloud, SAP, and the Tech That’s Powering Tomorrow’s Enterprises
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Chris Carter, CEO and Founder of Approyo, to talk about how his team is transforming SAP cloud migrations with AI‑driven insights and real‑world expertise. Chris shares why the...
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Episode 795
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33:57
On-Demand Healthcare That's Transparent & Convenient | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and Sesame
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with John Fontein, Co‑Founder of Sesame, the first direct‑to‑consumer healthcare marketplace where patients can book appointments with doctors at clear, upfront cash prices—no insura...
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Episode 794
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40:15
Over 30 Years of STEM Education Delivered With Joy | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and North Dakota's Gateway to Science
In this inspiring episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Beth Demke, CEO of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, to discuss how a grassroots idea grew into a 43,000-square-foot science hub serving over 130,000 people annua...
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Episode 793
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29:30
A Fully Immersive VR Experience for Museums & Science Centers | Nelson Dunk of Hammer & Anvil | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Nelson Dunk, Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Hammer & Anvil, a trailblazing immersive content studio reshaping how museums engage the public. Nelson shares how his p...
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Season 1
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Episode 792
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26:59
The Highest-Rated Contact Center Platform & Solution | Michael McGuire of NobelBiz | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Michael McGuire, Chief Revenue Officer at NobelBiz, a leader in omnichannel contact center solutions and carrier services. With over 30 years of experience running and fixing ca...
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Episode 791
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33:46
Expert Business Immigration Problem Solvers | Elizabeth Ji of The Ji Law Firm | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew sits down with Elizabeth Ji, CEO and Managing Attorney at The Ji Law Firm, to unpack what makes a truly client-centered approach to immigration law. From work visas to employer-sponsored green cards, E...
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Episode 790
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40:03
Bridging the Gap Between Data & Storytelling | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe & John Polk & Associates
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman chats with John Polk, President of John Polk & Associates, about how smart businesses turn data into influence—not just reports. With a background in strategy, analytics, and leade...
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Episode 789
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16:13
A Holistic Approach To M&A Advisory Services | Jay Jung of Embarc Advisors | Business Ninjas Podcast
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman sits down with Jay Jung, founder and principal of Embarc Advisors, a boutique investment banking and M&A advisory firm serving the middle market. With a background at Goldman Sachs and McKi...
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Episode 788
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18:10
Breaking the Chains of Addiction | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe & Recovered and Free
Radon, founder and CEO of Recovered and Free, and TEDx Southlake speaker. Don shares his raw, personal journey from addiction to long-term recovery, and how it inspired him to build a radically different kind of recovery program. Unlike traditi...
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Episode 787
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37:44
Finding Insights Hidden in Your Data | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe & eLumindata
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman sits down with Russell Baris, Founder and President of eLumindata, to explore how businesses can uncover powerful insights hiding in plain sight—within their own data. From AI-powered data auto...
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Episode 786
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14:23
How Industry Insight Drives Smarter Valuations | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe & Teknos Associates
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew speaks with Isaac Salem, Vice President at Teknos Associates, about the art—and science—behind accurate startup valuations. With a sharp focus on tech and biotech sectors, Isaac explains how Teknos bri...
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Episode 785
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28:10
IP Expertise At The Intersection of Law, Science, & Business | WriteForMe & Lando & Anastasi LLP
In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman chats with John Anastasi, founding partner at Lando & Anastasi (L&A), a boutique intellectual property firm based in Boston. John shares his unique journey from engineer to IP attorney,...
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Episode 784
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33:58
A Holistic, Relationship Based Approach To Wealth Management | WriteForMe & Balboa Wealth Partners
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Jeff Gilbert, CEO and Founding Partner of Balboa Wealth Partners. With over 35 years in the financial services industry, Jeff opens up about his journey from Wall Street firms t...
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Episode 783
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18:06
Free Valuation Services From A Trusted Advisor | Business Ninjas: WriteForMe and Cornhusker Capital
🎙️ Making Deals That Matter – Grant McGaugh of Cornhusker Capital on Tech, Trust, and TimingIn this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman talks with Grant McGaugh, Senior Managing Director at Cornhusker Capital, about what it r...
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Episode 782
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