The Business Shift
The Business Shift is a podcast for online entrepreneurs who are focused on turning their ideas into successful businesses. This podcast is your go-to resource for valuable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to help you build and grow a thriving digital empire. Join us as we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to make the transition from entrepreneur to business owner, with no fluff, no hype, and no-nonsense. Episodes feature inspiring interviews with successful business owners who have been there, done that, and are sharing their knowledge to help you do the same. Tune in to The Business Shift and discover how you can transform your business starting today. Hosted by Alayna Zenger.
Episodes
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Episode 81: Hospitality Visionary w/ Catarina Matias
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Today is the final episode for this season here on The Business Shift!To close out this epic and amazing series, Catarina Matias is on the hot-seat!Catarina recently transitioned out of the corporate world to become a full time entrepreneur.
As a member of the International Society of Business Leaders, in 2019 Catarina was chosen as one of Hotel Management’s 30 Under 30 top rising stars in the hotel industry.
Catarina has started two companies: The Bite Company - distributing healthier snacks and Recruit Me - a new app that helps make hiring and the job search a match-making experience.
As a respected voice in the hospitality industry, Catarina exudes all the qualities of a polished professional.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Episode 80: The Naked Truth of Sales Mastery w/ Nina Concepcion
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Welcome back everyone! We are down to the final 2 episodes!For today we have the amazing Nina Concepcion!Nina has spoken to tens of thousands of people globally and has been featured in articles such as Yahoo Finance and spoken at Tedx in the UK, Sydney's Mind Body Spirit Festival, NLP Worldwide, Juice+, University of NSW, Child Abuse Prevention Services Sydney and many more.
The Institute of Conscious Sales supports entrepreneurs and sales people across 15 different countries with online courses, programs and training.
She combines the mindset, energy and skill set of what Nina calls “Conscious Sales.”
Nina’s following named her “The Naked Coach” with the title of her best-selling book “The Naked You”.
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Episode 79: Striking the Right Chord w/ Sophie Armstrong
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
This is episode one of the last three for this season!We bring on Sophie Armstrong today to give her take on the difference between a Solopreneur vs. a Business Owner.Sophie is a Public Relations Consultant & Coach. She is also an Award Winning Entrepreneur, International Violinist & Performer, 30+ CitiesTo get in touch with Sophie, check out the links below:www.sophiearmstrong.ca
www.saprglobal.com
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Episode 78: Shaking Up Tradition w/Rachael Green
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Get ready to dive back into the dynamic world of The Business Shift! Brace yourselves, because today we're about to embark on an electrifying journey filled with innovation and inspiration! Our spotlight is shining brightly on Rachael Green!Rachael is the founder of Rach Green Cocktails, a company that offers a unique virtual experience that combines delicious cocktails with engaging storytelling. With over 300 successful virtual events under her belt, Rachael has established herself as an expert in delivering memorable and interactive virtual experiences for both business-to-business (B2B) and consumer audiences.With a focus on innovation and creativity, she is always seeking new ways to interrupt traditional event patterns and bring a touch of excitement to any gathering. Whether it's through their delicious cocktails or their unwavering commitment to customer service, Rachael and her team at Rach Green Cocktails are always striving to create meaningful connections and build a sense of community through their virtual events.Check out this free resource from Rachael:https://www.rachgreencocktails.com/speaker-giveawayTo get connected with her, click on the link below:Email: info@rachgreencocktails.com
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Episode 77: From Numbers to Narrative w/Ashley Mussbacher
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Welcome back to The Business Shift!
Today we have Ashley Mussbacher joining us!
Ashley is the CEO/Founder of Echofish demand generation company based in Canada serving Canada, US and EU.
She holds two Bachelors Degrees in Math and Communication, as well as a Data Science certificate from BCIT.
She also has a Masters in Creative Writing from UBC, and a quick certificate in Project Management/Leadership.
Solo-made-serial entrepreneur, been working as her own boss for over 10 years now.
To connect with Ashley, check out the link below:Website: echofish.io
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Episode 76: Breaking Free from Money Blocks w/Anne Ryan
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Welcome back to The Business Shift!Joining us today is Anne Ryan!Anne is a Business Mentor and Money Mindset Coach. Her mission is to empower women to own their worth and ditch their money blocks so they can become financially independent and live a life without sacrifice or limitations.
She mentors female coaches and consultants to package and position their value into a high ticket offer so good that it practically sells itself. She helps them to accelerate their authority so they can take their audience from cold to sold, fast. And she shows them how to implement a predictable organic client acquisition system so they can make consistent income month after month.
Anne is a wife and mother to two teenagers and she lives in Melbourne, Australia. Aside from her online coaching business, she also runs a multi 7 figure offline business with her husband and she supports her elderly parents.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Episode 75: Breaking Barriers w/Kristin Smedley
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Happy Thursday! Today on The Business Shift we have a very special guest.Let's welcome Kristin Smedley!Kristin is the mom of three children, two of which were born blind.
Kristin is the Best Selling author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight and Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise and Reveal Your Brilliance.
A recognized expert in the blindness and rare disease communities, Kristin won the highly regarded Champion of Hope Award, was named an Ambassador for the National Organization of Rare Disorders, and is a 2022 inductee into the Conwell-Egan Catholic Wall of Fame.
As CEO of a global patient organization, she coordinated legislation (H.R. #625) that became the first in US history to be submitted in Braille.
Kristin spoke at the FDA to help achieve the first ever FDA approved gene therapy to treat an inherited retinal disease in the United States.
Recently, the research her organization coordinated achieved a $1.25 Million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Her TEDx Talk, book and international summit changed perceptions of blindness, and sparked a global movement, Thriving Blind Academy, that is solving the unemployment, literacy, and financial crisis in the blind the community.If you would like to connect with Kristin, check out the links below. Also enjoy some of these free resources as well:Her new children's book: www.WhatICanBeIsUpToMe.comTrailer and info about the short film she co-created, "The Greatest Equalizer" www.ThrivingBlindAcademy.org/film
Her first book, Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Blind-Stories-Succeeding-Without/dp/173206640XNonprofit: www.ThrivingBlindAcademy.orgMy speaking/author/everything site: www.KristinSmedley.comPodcast: Brilliantly ResilientTwitter @KristinSmedleyLinkedIn @KristinSmedleyInstagram @KristinSmedleyTikTok @KristinSmedley
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Episode 74: The Integrated Approach to Client Acquisition w/Abigail Tiefenthaler
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Welcome back to The Business Shift!Abigail Tiefenthaler joins us today and shares her knowledge on getting more clients.A “Client-Getting Strategist,” Abigail is the Co-Founder of Savvy Sales Strategy, a marketing and sales agency that helps professionals stop premature selling and create marketing that drives the right prospects into qualified sales conversation.
Abigail has spent her 40+ years in marketing and business development continually honing her skills.
Starting in New York City advertising working on Fortune 100 clients she found that client-getting required a strategic and integrated approach few marketers really understand.
Today Abigail and Tami Crea help their clients focus on simple shifts and marketing activities to bring in more leads and drive more prospects into sales conversations.Check out this amazing roadmap down below:www.savvysalesstrategy.com/roadmap
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Episode 73: Elevating Operations w/Romans Ivanovs
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Welcome back to The Business Shift!Our special guest for today is Romans IvanovsRomans is the co-founder at the Big Growth Group.
They partner with mid-size and enterprise-level startups to help them create breakthrough results in their performance and operations.
They do this through creating personal operating systems for CEOs and their teams!
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Episode 72: Unleashing the Power of Data w/John Wright
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Happy Thursday! We have another episode for you here on The Business Shift! Joining me today on the show is John Wright!!!
John is the CEO and co-founder of StatsDrone. StatsDrone is building the next wave of Business Intelligence tools for the affiliate marketing industry.
John’s career spans over 20 years experience in the affiliate marketing industry. He graduated university with a degree in engineering focusing on robotics and AI. He has spent the last 10 years working on SEO, UX design as well as conversion rate optimization.
Today, John is merging his life experience in affiliate marketing with the world of engineering and data science. He believes data is the future of our industry and that we can have more automation within our business and make better decisions based on data.