In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, Shaahin Cheyene chats with Brian Smith, founder and CEO of Strategy Ladders, a company that helps B2B service businesses scale rapidly and sustainably.

Brian shares his 17-year entrepreneurial journey filled with high growth, setbacks, and valuable lessons. From weathering the impact of COVID on his ventures to building a business that frees founders from the grind of sales, operations, and management, Brian offers actionable insights on smart scaling, choosing the right partners, and taking bold risks when it counts. If you want to unlock explosive growth for your business, this episode is for you!

In this dynamic episode of Business Story of the Week, Shaahin Cheyene talks with John Tillman — a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple businesses across industries, from retail to tech.

John shares his rollercoaster journey: how he faced near-bankruptcy, overcame fear, and found resilience to rise again. Hear about his current ventures — the uplifting feedback platform BeKinder and the visionary Entrepreneurial Hall of Giants — and get valuable insights on turning ideas into action, focusing on vision, and conquering fear of failure.

This episode is packed with inspiration for entrepreneurs at every stage!

In this inspiring episode of Business Story of the Week, Shaahin Cheyene sits down with Gloria Flora — a pioneering landscape architect, permaculturist, and founder of the US Biochar Initiative. Gloria shares her remarkable journey from leading roles in the US Forest Service to creating transformative nonprofit organizations that protect public lands and promote sustainability.

Discover how she turned personal sacrifice into opportunities for change, and learn how targeted communication and integrity can amplify your mission.

This is an episode filled with wisdom for entrepreneurs, changemakers, and anyone passionate about sustainability and resilience.