Running the Bases today with Mark Mars & Adam Smith of Niche Website Builders. Niche Website Builders is an agency for people who want to create profitable content blogs. They started NWB (literally a few months before the pandemic) because they couldn’t find a service that would fulfill their needs within the website investing space.

Running the Bases today with Garrett Baird, from The Neat Company. The Neat Company is reinventing bookkeeping for small business owners. Leveraging their legacy in document scanning and storage, they are making the mundane (but necessary!) steps to manage your company’s books and prepare to file taxes simple – nice and Neat.

Running the Bases today with Simon White, Co-Founder at Local Blitz Marketing in San Diego, California. Simon is an international marketing expert, national speaker, author, real estate investor, and Founder/CEO of Local Blitz Marketing. He has spoken nationally at real estate conferences. His articles can be found regularly in a national real estate magazine.

Running the Bases today with Molly Gebler, Managing Partner of The Inn of Chagrin. The Inn of Chagrin is a 15-room historic inn located in downtown Chagrin Falls. Recently, the Inn celebrated the renovated rooms designed by ‘Project Runway’ star Chrisitan Siriano.

Running the Bases today with Nicole Morgan, CEO and Founder of Resolute PR. Resolute PR is an integrated PR and marketing agency with a mix of public relations consultants, digital marketing strategists, graphic designers, and media buyers.

Running the Bases today with Morgan Taylor, CEO of Teamworks Group. For seven years, Taylor owned an agricultural business, growing and shipping hay worldwide. The company was very complicated, dealing with perishable products, maritime transport, labor unions, local & international rules, regulations, and endless red tape. He learned that running a business meant dealing with a lot of variables and problems while building a solid culture and sustainable revenue.

Running the Bases today with Terry Samuels, Co-Founder of Salterra Web Design. This “Sailor of the Year” has had quite a journey to his current endeavor of running a successful web design and SEO agency. US Navy, Real Estate Investor and Home Flipper to thought leader in the digital marketing world – Terry has a marvelous story to tell.

Running the Bases today with Sindy Warren, Life and Business Coach from Blue Tree Coaching. Lawyer, Consultant, Yoga Instructor, Author (she wrote a Yoga Theory Book – Radi8, sells on Amazon), Blogger, Podcaster, Life Coach and Business Coach – she’s quite busy!
Today’s guest is a self-described – “Passionate Side Gigger”.

Running the Bases today with Laura Hancock, Sales Manager at Vacation Homes Collection. VHC– a global full-service, tech-enabled, short-term rental management company (STR) focused on driving revenue for homeowners and providing unforgettable travel experiences.

Running the Bases today with Doron Friedman – Entrepreneur, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Spot On. SpotOn is one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive, cloud-based technology for small, midsize, and enterprise businesses in the restaurant, retail, sports, education, and entertainment space.

Running the Bases today with Yolanda Albergottie the Corporate Gift Basket Consultant and Wine Education Coordinator for Chuck’s Fine Wines, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In addition, she is also the Market Development Manager for BNI® (Business Network International) NE Ohio, and Director of Marketing and Downtown Expansion for WIN (Women In Networking) Cleveland.

Running the Bases today with Pam & Steve Corsner the Founders of 3 Monkeys Inflatables – a PA-based Entertainment company. For 15 plus years, Pam & Steve have been building their entertainment business of inflatables, party rentals, extreme games, and mechanical rides.

Today I’m sitting down with one of my favorite guests & clients – Phil Rankin – it’s cold and snowing but we’re behind the mic warming our souls with strong beverages and good conversation. A couple of farm boys hitting various topics that are important today to our businesses, management, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and life.

Running the Bases today with Danny Jenks, Executive Chef, and Owner of Augie’s Pizza. The classically trained executive chef shares his experiences of growing up in the restaurant business, what it was like going out on his own, attending Culinary School at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York, Working his way up through the restaurant business, and finally coming home taking ownership of the restaurant his immigrant Grandfather started over 50 years ago and making it his own.

Running the Bases today with Susan Stone and Kristina Supler Co-Chairs of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group – an Ohio-based law practice serving clients across the country. From representing individuals involved in misconduct and Title IX matters to advocating for students with special education needs and those with autism or mental health issues facing criminal charges, their nationally renowned practice has earned a reputation for success. Together, they have represented students and faculty at more than 90 colleges and universities across the country.

Running the Bases today with Peter Balunek the Founder at Peter’s Safaris – a unique socially conscious luxury safari company that explores fascinating corners of our world. Peter’s Safaris started in 2015 and has grown to spend over 65 weeks on Safari -including locations like Africa, India, and Alaska.

Peter shares his experience of his first safari in 2014 – that ultimately changed his life. He returned from that trip and shortly after, started his own safari tour company, taking families and individuals on adventures of a lifetime.

Running the Bases today with Devin Miller the Founder at Miller IP Law – Miller IP Law is a law firm that focuses on helping startups and small businesses with patents and trademarks.

Running the Bases today with Viktoria Altman the Founder and CEO of BSP Legal Marketing a highly focused digital marketing agency – helping lawyers get to the top, one google search at a time. BSP Legal Marketing was started by Viktoria Altman, who is a serial entrepreneur and a former paralegal. As a successful entrepreneur, she understood what it takes to start a small business – but more importantly what helps a small business succeed.

Running the Bases today with Michael Henry the Founder at HG Agents eXp Realty – an Ohio-based realty agency. HG Agents is a full-service real estate company employing a staff of trained and experienced professionals, equipped with proven and modern techniques in the listing, marketing, sale, and purchase of residential real estate throughout Northeast Ohio.

Running the Bases today with Rick Coleman from Jackpot Chicken Food Truck – an award-winning, Greater Cleveland food truck operation. Rick’s food truck has been a “Best of Cleveland” top finisher every year since 2016.

On today’s show, we explore the ins and out’s of operating a food truck – it’s not quite like what you see in the movie “Chef” – but it is exciting, fast-paced, and a lot of work!

A little bit of a different show today on Running the Bases – the great experiment! I’m calling this “The Random Show”!

I’m sitting down with one of my favorite guests – Ken Fanger – and we chat about various topics that are important today to our businesses, management and entrepreneurship.

Ken Fanger is the President of On Technology Partners – Known for his 30+ years of experience, Ken takes great pride in helping clients implement the technology and security measures needed to support the strength and resilience of their businesses.

Running the Bases today with Jenny Abouobaia the Founder at Clever Touch Marketing – a unique Egypt-based, women-led Digital Marketing Agency. Founded in 2017, Clever Touch Marketing has become an industry leader for delivering results in Affiliate Marketing and training others in driving their own success in the industry.

Running the Bases today with Aiko Stevenson the Founder at Mika & Milo – a luxurious children’s apparel brand located in Hong Kong. Award-winning cashmere for kids, Mika & Milo was born out of a rich history in textiles: Aiko’s family has been working with natural fibers for well over a century.

Running the Bases today with Chanda McFarland the Founder of Inflatable Party Magic – a Texas-based and Texas-sized Entertainment company. For 20 plus years, Chanda has been building her entertainment business of inflatables, party rentals, extreme games, and mechanical rides. As she likes to say “We deliver Fun!”

Running the Bases today with Dr. Patricia Delzell the Founder at Advanced MMC, Inc – a unique Ohio based integrated pain management center. Dr. Delzell is a board-certified musculoskeletal radiologist specializing in integrative treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Dr. Delzell combines traditional medicine with an integrative pain management approach so her patients can lead a life without chronic pain. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal scar, including treatment of nerve entrapments.

Running the Bases today with Arjun Rai – the Founder and CEO of HelloWoofy. HelloWoofy is a cloud-based social media management platform for businesses across all industries. Arjun shares how he took an idea and passion to help small businesses to launch a successful SaaS operation providing artificial intelligence for digital marketing.

Running the Bases today with Kyle Roof the Founder at High Voltage SEO, Page Optimizer Pro and Internet Marketing Gold – the man is busy! Kyle and his partner operate their business across four countries with 30 team members – and still growing.

Running the Bases today with Beth Johnson – one of four founders of the Reset Lounge – a unique spa and relaxation center focused on wellness. Reset Lounge supplies a range of wellness offerings so that you and your family can feel better, be healthier and have a space to take a pause and *breathe*.

Running the Bases today with Dave Ruel the CEO at Effic – an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom.
Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon – How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day.

Running the Bases today with Dr. Ryan McKinnis from Infinity Eye Care – an eye care service and center located in Twinsburg, OH.  Infinity Eye Care’s mission is to provide

Running the Bases today with Rick Cibik from Cibik’s Dairy Island – a unique Chagrin Falls, Ohio-based Ice Cream Shop. Cibik’s Dairy Island is a seasonal ice cream shop that was established in 1976 by Rich and Elaine Cibik. The iconic summer ice cream destination offerings include homemade small-batch craft ice creams, frozen custards, and Dole Whip.

Running the Bases today with Holly Starks a leader in the Video Marketing Industry and renowned “Black Hatter” in SEO. Holly is well recognized as both an online and offline marketer and hosts several live events and boot camps throughout the year helping other marketers reach their full potential in Video Marketing and SEO. Awarded one of the Top SEO Influencers in 2017, she speaks around the world at conferences and digital marketing gatherings.

Running the Bases today with Dave Cherosky the CEO at PhilRx – a prescription discount drug card. PhilRx is part of Health Benefits Administrators (HBA) that was founded by Dave’s Father and continues to grow under Daves’s care. Over 20 years in the insurance business, Dave has a passion for helping others navigate the complex world of health insurance.

Running the Bases today with Liz Goddard and Nicole Grinnell from Bonsun – a service provider that helps small businesses grow their remote teams.  Bosun allows small businesses to grow as their needs

Running the Bases today with Jason Swenk – former marketing agency owner, and current partner in a $20M Digital Agency. Jason now works with digital marketing agency owners from the around world helping to establish systems and processes to scale and grow faster.

Running the Bases today with Henry Grendell a founding partner at Kaufman, Drozdowski & Grendell LLC – Ohio-based business law and litigation practice.  KDG has been in business for over

Running the Bases today with Mads Singers the Founder and CEO of Mads Singers Management Coaching – management coaching focused on online businesses. Mads has been helping established online business 5x without having to work 80 hours a week by improving management skills.

Running the Bases today with Craig Lyndall from Lyndall Insurance – an independent insurance agency serving Northeast Ohio.  Lyndall Insurance is a family-owned independent insurance agency, providing services for over

Running the Bases today with Lori Zoss Kraska the Founder at Growth Owl, LLC – a unique Ohio-based consultancy for Nonprofits. Growth Owl specializes in creating revenue-generating strategies for nonprofits with a specific niche in sponsorship and funding from corporations and corporate philanthropies.

Running the Bases with Personality Pitching Running the Bases today with Michael C. Clark CEO & Founder Personality Pitching – a coaching and consulting firm for startups.  Personality

Running the Bases today with Craig Campbell from Craig Campbell SEO – Craig Campbell is considered a star in the SEO community with over twenty years in the digital marketing industry.

Running the Bases today with Taylor Robinson the CEO of Custom Materials, Inc (CMI) – an Ohio-based custom fabrication and design company. CMI is a privately owned Chagrin Falls, OH based fabrication company, going 55 years strong!

Running the Bases with Smal Businesses today with Qamar Zaman, CEO & Founder of Zaman Media – an uncommon approach to storytelling and positioning clients.  Zaman Media is a leading Dallas-based cutting

Running the Bases today with Armand Giovannotto the CEO & Founder of Visit Central Italy – a unique real estate venture with offices around the globe. Visit Central Italy specializes in representing properties, as you would guess – in central Italy.

Running the Bases today with David Randall the Founder of WaterHigh® – a unique Ohio-based experience brand apparel company. WaterHigh® is a full lifestyle celebration of our relationship with and unyielding attraction to the water…an experiential brand to the fullest!

Running the Bases today with Luke Taylor the CEO & Founder of Traderman Wines – a unique Ohio based wine distributor. Luke shares his story from Tennis Club owner to a complete pivot to Wine Distribution.

Running the Bases today with Steve Ankerstar the CEO & Founder of Afterburner Financial and “OTOT” – “On Time On Target” – a financial planning and investment services agency from Round Rock, TX.

Running the Bases with Five Echelon Group Running the Bases today with Eric Dickmann the CEO & Founder of The Five Echelon Group – a Strategic Marketing Consulting Services agency. 

Running the Bases today with Ken Fanger the Founder of On Technology Partners – an IT, Network Security, Deployment and Monitoring service, located in Cleveland, OH. 

Running the Bases today with Ashleigh Fletcher the CEO & Founder of Booze-Up – an on-demand alcohol delivery service from London, U.K.  Booze-Up is the pioneering company for

Running the Bases today with Gary Mincer the CEO & Founder of Broadcast Digital Growth Company – located in Chagrin Falls, OH, providing local revenue growth solutions for broadcast stations.

Running the Bases with Cleaners Max Running the Bases today with Keith Ferguson from Cleaners Max – a complete and discount dry cleaner in Rockville,

Running the Bases with Even Mix Running the Bases today with Phil Rankin, CEO of Even Mix and Triad Capital – Even Mix designs and manufactures foldable

I have a passion to work with small businesses and I love baseball – I thought, “Let’s blend them together”. So, Every episode I sit