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Business Growth Spotlight

Welcome to Business Growth Spotlight, the podcast where we shine a light on innovative business leaders, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest trends shaping the world of business growth. Whether you"re a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or online educator, this podcast delivers actionable insights and expert conversations to help you scale your business, increase revenue, and stay ahead in a competitive market.Join host Heidi Schalk as we dive deep into the stories and strategies of industry

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Ep.193 AI, Influencers and Ingredient Science: How...

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2026/04/24

Show Notes: In this episode, Heidi sits down with Phil Hixon, VP of Sales at Superior Supplement Manufacturing, a company he has helped build over nearly 10 years alongside his longtime friend and founder. Phil brings a rare insider perspective to one of the most misunderstood industries in consumer health: dietary supplements. From the regulatory realities that most brand owners never see coming, to the marketing truths that separate successful brands from the 95% who never reorder, this con...

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Ep. 192 How to Get Corporate Level Health Benefits...

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2026/04/22

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Ryan Duncan, founder of MedFlix Plus, joins host Heidi Schalk to share how a personal healthcare crisis sparked an idea that became a fully live platform giving everyday people access to the same employee benefits large corporations use. Ryan walks us through the three tiers of MedFlix Plus, how the platform works, his entrepreneurial journey bootstrapping a startup, and his growth strategy using LinkedIn outreach, B2B partnerships, an...

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Ep. 191 How One Platform Is Connecting Doctors,...

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2026/04/20

Show Notes: Matthew Myro Rothman, cannabis medicine expert and CannaLnx Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Marketing since its founding in 2018, joins host, Heidi Schalk, to break down the world of medical cannabis, how it fits into traditional healthcare, and what the future holds for reimbursement and integration. Matthew shares his journey from growing up in Cleveland to studying philosophy in San Francisco, where he was introduced to the medical cannabis industry in 2003. He spen...

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Ep. 190 How to Be Utterly Brilliant at Public...

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2026/04/17

Show Notes: What if the single greatest skill standing between you and the career or business breakthrough you have been chasing is not strategy, not funding, not connections, but simply the ability to walk into a room and communicate with confidence, clarity, and conviction? In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Benjamin Thiele-Long, a UK trained barrister turned global communications consultant and newly published author, whose career reads like ...

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Ep. 189 General Dentists and Clear Aligners: The...

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2026/04/15

Show Notes What happens when a recovering attorney with a front-row seat to the orthodontic industry decides the system needs a smarter solution? You get Clear Blue Smiles, a company quietly revolutionizing how Americans access affordable, high-quality clear aligner treatment. In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kevin Dillard, co-founder of Clear Blue Smiles, to unpack the intersection of law, dentistry, technology, and entrepreneurship in a way ...

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Ep. 188 Never Pay the First Bill: Navigating the...

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2026/04/13

Show Notes: What would you do if a single medical bill arrived for $1.2 million and you had absolutely no idea where to turn? That moment of helplessness is exactly what patient advocate Emily Bernstein of Wheelhouse Health Navigation Services has built her career around solving. In this eye-opening episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Emily joins host Heidi Schalk to pull back the curtain on a profession most people never knew existed until the moment they desperately needed it. What you w...

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Ep. 187 From Adversity to Impact: Building a Movement...

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2026/04/10

Show Notes: In this powerful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Doug Cornfield, co-founder of Disability Dream and Do, to unpack a journey that blends purpose, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit. Doug shares how a life-changing moment, the birth of his son with disabilities, led him to an unexpected partnership with Dave Clark, a former professional baseball player who played on crutches. What started as curiosity turned into a mission: creating life-chan...

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Ep. 186 Redefining Fitness and Leadership with Coach...

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2026/04/08

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Coach Greg LeFever, founder of Impowered Fitness, to explore how fitness, mindset, and community intersect to create real transformation. Coach Greg shares his journey from corporate leadership in the automotive industry to building a purpose-driven fitness business focused on coaching rather than traditional training. His approach goes beyond workouts, integrating mindset, accountability, and lifestyle...

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Ep.185 Why Healthcare Systems Are Integrating...

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2026/04/06

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Cara Thurman, founder of Vinings Massage and Wellness, to explore how mission-driven growth can transform not only a business but an entire healthcare experience. Cara shares her deeply personal journey from navigating multiple open-heart surgeries to building a specialized oncology massage practice that now partners with major hospital systems across Georgia. What started as a solo practice has evolved...

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Ep. 184 How AI and Smart Billing Systems Are Fixing...

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2026/04/03

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Muhammad Umer Sialvee, CEO of Evocare Billing and IT Solutions, to break down one of the most overlooked challenges in healthcare: revenue loss due to inefficient billing and operations. With a background in pharmacy and quality assurance, Muhammad shares how he identified critical gaps in medical billing and built Evocare to help clinics and hospitals streamline operations, reduce errors, and increase ...

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Ep. 183 From Physician to Entrepreneur: Why Being...

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2026/04/01

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Arlen Meyers, President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, to explore the evolving intersection of medicine, business, and innovation. Dr. Meyers shares his journey from academic surgeon to medtech entrepreneur and explains why traditional medical training leaves a critical gap in business and entrepreneurial education. The conversation dives into the fundamental mindset shifts physi...

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Ep. 182 Building High-Performance Marketing Teams...

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2026/03/30

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Tyler Higgins from ClickTrain to unpack what it really takes to build high-performing marketing teams in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven landscape. Tyler shares how ClickTrain is redefining recruitment by combining performance marketing expertise, data-driven insights, and AI-powered matching to connect businesses with top-tier global talent. The conversation dives deep into why hiring based on mindset a...

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Ep. 181 The Power of Hyper Local Marketing for...

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2026/03/27

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Shashi Subbarao, Founder and CEO of Activity Bees, a platform designed to help people connect locally through shared interests and activities. Shashi shares how a simple, real-life moment with a neighbor sparked the idea for Activity Bees and evolved into a tech-driven solution to combat isolation, increase activity, and build meaningful community connections. They dive into: 👉How Activity Bees

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Ep. 180 Why Niching Down Leads to Faster Business...

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2026/03/25

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Theo Crewe-Reed, co-founder of Race Car Classifieds, to explore how he turned a passion for motorsports into a rapidly growing niche marketplace. At just 24 years old, Theo shares how he and his co-founder built a platform designed specifically for high-caliber race cars by focusing on trust, relationships, and deep industry understanding rather than trying to serve everyone. This conversation dives...

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Ep. 179 The Truth About Healthcare Pricing and What...

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2026/03/23

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Cristin Dickerson, founder of Green Imaging, to unpack the realities behind healthcare pricing, insurance inefficiencies, and how employers and individuals can access high-quality care at a fraction of the cost. Dr. Dickerson shares her journey from practicing radiologist at the Texas Medical Center to building a nationwide imaging network operating across all 50 states with over 6,000 facilitie...

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Ep. 178 Building a Purpose Driven Platform That...

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2026/03/20

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Gabor Nemes, founder of Good People Everywhere, to explore what it truly means to build a purpose driven business in today’s world. This is not just a conversation about startups or visibility. It is a deep dive into how business can be used as a vehicle for meaning, impact, and real world change. Gabor shares the story behind Good People Everywhere, a platform built on one simple but powerful belie...

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Ep. 177 How AI Is Transforming Manufacturing Finance...

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2026/03/18

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kiran Pasavedala, CEO and co founder of Wexa AI, to explore how agent automation is transforming the future of work. Kiran shares his journey from working in the aerospace industry with Airbus to becoming a serial entrepreneur building emerging technology companies. Drawing from his experience across multiple industries, he explains how businesses today are struggling with complex systems, fragmen...

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Ep. 176 What Founders Get Wrong About Product Market...

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2026/03/16

Show Notes: In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kevin Stubbs, founder of PubGenius, to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a tech company. Kevin shares his journey from working at Microsoft to launching startups, experiencing failure, pivoting multiple times, and ultimately building a successful development studio that helps companies bring new products to market faster. The conversation dives into the realities many founders face ...

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Ep. 175 Fired at 50 and Built an Eight Figure...

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2026/03/13

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Verl Workman, founder of Workman Success Systems, to talk about building high performing teams, creating predictable success, and designing a business that supports the life you actually want to live. Verl shares the powerful story of being fired at age fifty after selling a company he helped build. Instead of seeing it as a setback, he used the moment as a catalyst to build a new company alongside his ...

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Ep. 174 How Organizations Can Close Leadership Gaps...

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2026/03/11

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Kelly Fairbairn, Co Founder, President, and CEO of PPS International Limited. With more than twenty five years of experience in talent development and leadership consulting, Kelly shares insights into how organizations can build stronger leaders and improve performance across teams. PPS International works globally with organizations to deliver leadership assessments, training programs, and development soluti...

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