Entrepreneurship

From Poverty to Pricing Power | Why Great Companies Undercharge

Casey Brown didn’t grow up thinking she would become an entrepreneur. She grew up in a blue-collar family where money was always tight — close enough to the edge that the fear of poverty shaped many of her early decisions. That fear led her into engineering, into corporate America, and eventually into a moment…

Technology for Good: Dug Song on Shaping a Better World Through Innovation and Impact (Part 3)

Detroit is redefining its role in the next era of American innovation. The conversation has shifted from what to build to how to build it in ways that deliver lasting impact. The goal is to do so sustainably, inclusively, and with the community at its core. The state’s growing network of research universities, multi-billion-dollar…

Creating Connections: How Encounters Plus Uses PayPal to Power Creative Business

Creators are leveraging trusted payment platforms to build sustainable businesses without traditional barriers to entry

Technology for Good: Dug Song on Shaping a Better World Through Innovation and Impact (Part 2)

Michigan's tech renaissance is redefining innovation beyond profit, putting community building and equitable opportunity at the forefront of the state's economi

Technology for Good: Dug Song on Shaping a Better World Through Innovation and Impact (Part 1)

Leaders are rethinking how automation and AI can drive meaningful progress rather than profit alone

Building Success from the Ground Up: How GreenTeam Found Its Niche in Commercial Infrastructure

Aging infrastructure and growing urban demands are straining America’s commercial facilities. But specialized service providers like GreenTeam are stepping up to fill these gaps. With over 5.9 million commercial buildings in the U.S., many facing deteriorating plumbing and utility systems, the need for reliable, professional contractors has never been greater. This latest episode explores…

Why In-Person Still Wins: How DallasMeetup Is Changing the Way Dallas Networks

As digital networking dominates, one Dallas entrepreneur proves that authentic business relationships still require a handshake and a conversation

Community Building Through Marketing—Powered by Showing Up and Staying Open

In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Alicia Layfield, founder of Casa Layfield, a boutique marketing agency in Houston, Texas. Alicia shares how she built her business from the ground up—not by following a perfect plan, but by showing up, staying open, and turning connections…

The DisruptED World of Serial Entrepreneurs with Joe Gagnon

Serial entrepreneurs reveal how adaptability and resilience separate those who thrive from those left behind in today's rapidly evolving workplace

Building a Business with Grit and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety

One founder's relentless push to embed safety culture into every organization through technology and sheer determination

DisruptED in the D: Bringing Entrepreneurial Passion to Detroit with Justin Kosmides

A midwest manufacturing hub transforms into a thriving startup epicenter through strategic investment and emerging tech talent

Connection Over Competition with Chris Moreno | Ep. 21 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Leaders who prioritize relationships over rivalry discover they can build stronger, more sustainable businesses and legacies

Entrepreneurial Balance in the Music Business with Christian Hale | Ep. 20 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Creative entrepreneurs in music discover how blending passion with profession can either fuel growth or fuel burnout

From Team Building to Brand, Content and Traffic: The Secrets to Building a Successful Digital Marketing Agency

Building a digital marketing agency requires mastering internal operations before scaling external growth strategies

Can You Become a Thought Leader While Working Full-Time? Yes, by Leading with Authenticity and Sharing Your Unique Stories

Professionals can build genuine influence in their fields by sharing authentic perspectives rather than polished expertise

Debt Doesn’t Have to be a Four-Letter Word: The Venture Debt Alternative to Equity Financing (Part 3)

Growing companies can access capital without diluting equity by understanding how to evaluate debt partnerships and appeal to alternative funding sources

Greg Crumpton’s Entrepreneurial Journey in the HVAC Industry: From Tradesman to Skilled Trades Expert and Industry Leader

A four-decade career in HVAC reveals how the skilled trades offer surprising pathways to leadership and industry influence

The Life of a Start-Up: VOMO

Building lasting relationships with investors and team members becomes the difference between joining the small fraction of entrepreneurs who actually survive t

Innovating Legacy: The Gates & Sons Story of Building Beyond

How a Denver contracting family transformed construction by turning their own problems into industry-leading inventions