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The Transparent Podcast

The Transparent Podcast

By: Nick Ford
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Welcome to the Transparent Podcast! This podcast focuses on Small Business Startups, Entrepreneurship, and being Transparent in life and in business. If you want to learn about starting your own company, this is the podcast for you! Each week we have a guest joining Nick Ford, Owner of Transparent Staffing, on the podcast to discuss small businesses. The challenges, the wins, the losses, and how being transparent with everyone we come in contact with creates better business for everyone!© 2025 The Transparent Podcast Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Dr. James Connelly - Building a Patient-First PT Practice
    Sep 2 2025

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    What happens when a physical therapist decides to challenge the corporate healthcare model and build something truly patient-centered? Dr. James Connelly shares his remarkable journey from stroke survivor to founder of Results Rehab, where he's creating what he calls "the Chick-fil-A of physical therapy."

    Visit resultsrehab.org to learn more about Dr. Connolly's practice or to schedule a consultation about injury prevention or treatment options.

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    33 mins
  • Bob Tankesley - Exit Strategies and Building Businesses for Maximum Value
    Apr 29 2025

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    Bob Tankesley brings over a decade of M&A advisory experience to this fascinating conversation about what truly separates successful entrepreneurs from those who fail. Having guided countless business owners through the complex process of selling their companies, Bob shares wisdom that's applicable whether you're planning an exit or simply want to build a more valuable enterprise.

    At the heart of our discussion is Bob's new book "Exit Teams," which uses a compelling narrative to illustrate why business owners need a collaborative team of advisors - especially when facing sophisticated buyers who come armed with their own team of experts. This imbalance often leads to suboptimal outcomes for sellers who try to go it alone.

    Whether you're currently running a business, planning to acquire one, or just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation provides actionable insights that can help you avoid costly mistakes and build something truly valuable. Find Bob's book "Exit Teams" on Amazon in paperback, hardback, and Kindle formats at https://a.co/d/8Nw1qmf

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    32 mins
  • Bennett Maxwell - From Cold Knocks to Cookie Dough: How a Franchise Giant is Born
    Apr 15 2025

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    Bennett Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey reads like a playbook for hustle and strategic growth. From selling candy bars door-to-door as a child in Utah to building a cookie franchise empire, his path showcases how combining sales expertise with smart systems can create extraordinary results.

    The real magic happened when Maxwell purchased Dirty Dough, which was then a single cookie store location. He recognized the challenges in the gourmet cookie space and developed a hybrid model that solved a critical industry problem.

    Maxwell's insights on scaling are particularly valuable for anyone growing a business. He candidly shares how assembling a board of advisors transformed his company, offering equity to high-caliber entrepreneurs who provided guidance through rapid expansion.

    Connect with Bennett at www.bennettmaxwell.com to learn more about his current ventures with Craveworthy Brands and and Franchise KI.

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    48 mins
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