In this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, we sit down with Sara Miller, founder of SM Consulting, who shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship after being laid off from an in-house marketing role. With nearly two decades of experience across agencies and B2B SaaS companies, Sara reflects on how that turning point led her to build a consulting business focused on helping organizations strengthen their marketing foundations through SEO, content strategy, and organic growth.

Sara dives into her approach to building visibility through organic channels, emphasizing LinkedIn, word-of-mouth, and even Slack communities as powerful drivers of client acquisition. She also discusses the importance of refining service offerings, moving from saying yes to everything to focusing on her true strengths—building scalable organic visibility engines. Looking ahead, she shares her goal of creating a more predictable pipeline, balancing growth with capacity, and navigating the challenges of scaling as a solo consultant.

Connect with Sara Miller:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramiller

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Nick Cicciari, Rhea (“Ray”) Allen (founder and CEO of Peppershock Media) discusses her extensive journey in the marketing and advertising industry. Based in Boise, Idaho, Rhea shares her expertise in building a top-tier creative agency that integrates strategic marketing with high-level production. The conversation explores the evolution of the "Peppershock" brand, the importance of being a "servant leader" in the community, and how her team has achieved a top 5% global ranking for their podcast. Nick and Rhea dive into the strategic value of "pod swapping," the power of authentic human connection in a digital-first world, and a roadmap for founders to leverage integrated marketing and sales consulting to scale their impact and achieve long-term business sustainability.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Paige (founder of EasyPeasyVA) shares her expertise on streamlining business operations through virtual assistance and fractional COO services. Based in Ontario, Canada, Paige discusses her transition from traditional VA work to becoming a strategic partner for business owners, managing everything from sales teams to customer support. The conversation delves into the launch of her new YouTube channel, where she provides free templates and tutorials to help entrepreneurs DIY their systems without the need for expensive courses. Olivia and Paige explore the value of "easy peasy" systems, the importance of consistency in content creation, and how high-level operational support can be the catalyst for scaling from a solo founder to a sustainable agency.