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Villiotti & Associates presents Businesses Start Here where we will talk to business owners about their experiences and experts in specific aspects of business you need to know to make your business a success no matter how you define it. Our goal is to educate, encourage, and inspire you to start your business or continue down your path as an entrepreneur.

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United States

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Villiotti & Associates presents Businesses Start Here where we will talk to business owners about their experiences and experts in specific aspects of business you need to know to make your business a success no matter how you define it. Our goal is to educate, encourage, and inspire you to start your business or continue down your path as an entrepreneur.

Language:

English

Contact:

7244859030


Episodes

David Hoffman

10/12/2022
In today's episode, we talk with David Hoffmann, founder of Just About Wealth Management. He comes to share a lot of good information on starting a business and what it looks like to transition into working for yourself. He also shares some good insights into wealth management and is a great resource. So, check out this episode, and then go and check out how Just About Wealth Management can help you!

Duration:00:24:47

Uche Okoroha

10/3/2022
Today, Dave sits down with Uche Okoroha, tax attorney turned business owner. Uche's company, Tax Robot, is a massive force the R&D tax credit sector. If you own a business, you need to look into the work Tax Robot is doing and start exploring the tax credits that you may be missing out on! Uche and his team are experts and you are not going to want to miss this informative episode!

Duration:00:37:25

Susan Goldman

9/19/2022
Today, we are talking with Susan Goldman, an artist, educator, and entrepreneur who created a company to support other artists in bringing their works to the world! Check out this episode and then check out Susan, her work, the artists that she works with, and her non-profit. She has so many wonderful things going on and amazing nuggets of wisdom to share.

Duration:00:47:08

Marty Greenbaum

9/12/2022
In this episode, we bring you a conversation about a different avenue to entrepreneurship: franchising. With a 30+ year career as a business owner, marketing strategist, and franchise industry expert, Marty Greenbaum is a great resource for information regarding starting a business and starting as a franchisee.

Duration:00:42:26

Jennifer Tober

9/5/2022
In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Tober, the founder and artistic director of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks. We haven't had any guests who have started and run businesses focused on creative and the arts, so we are excited to be bringing you some new insights and ideas. Also, if you are in the Pittsburgh area during September, check out Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Duration:00:48:13

Dave Villiotti (the host becomes the guest!)

8/29/2022
We talk to entrepreneurs and small business owners, so of course it was definitely time to get Dave in the hot seat. In this episode, our host, Dave Villiotti, becomes the guest, and his wife (and Villiotti & Associates COO), Alicia Villiotti is the host. Enjoy this insightful twist!

Duration:00:42:09

Jesse Mikec

8/22/2022
Today we talk with Jesse Mikec from Safe.Right.Fast. This is probably the most fun that we have had recording an episode - be prepared to laugh and sometimes wonder what we are talking about, but also to learn some great things about the rollercoaster that is starting your own business. OH, and a disclaimer - we have come to the conclusion that it is the foxes burrowing that ruins the vines, which also means that the bunnies wouldn't be any better...but we are definitely not sure about the science of any of this. If you have insight, let us know!

Duration:01:00:46

Mike McCormick

8/8/2022
In this episode, we talk with Mike McCormick

Duration:00:45:09

Corinne & Brandon Smith

8/1/2022
In today's podcast, we talk to Corinne & Brandon Smith from CorEats.

Duration:00:45:00

John Chapman

7/18/2022
In today's episode we talked to John Chapman who recently purchased a franchise. He shared some of the challenges he has faced, what he is doing to over come them, and a conversation he had with his wife about what to do if the business killed him.

Duration:00:43:19

Alicia Villiotti

6/20/2022
In today's podcast I interview Alicia Villiotti, my wife, who is launching a program inside of Villiotti & Associates aimed at helping anyone who is interested in starting a business. We talked about why she hated the idea of starting a business and how she slowly came around and is not a champion of entrepreneurs as well as why she is equipped to help. If you are interested in the workshop we discuss in the podcast, you can sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/work-your-dream-workshops-426909

Duration:00:31:21

Henry Daas

6/13/2022
In today's episode we interview Henry Daas, a serial entrepreneur who has run many successful businesses. We talked about the finances of business and what business owners need to know about their finances. Visit Henry's website as henrydaas.com

Duration:00:47:51

Kison Patel

6/6/2022
In today's episode we interview Kison Patel. He is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions. In addition to that, he is also the Founder and CEO of Agile M&A, Founder of M&A Science - a community of forward-thinking M&A practitioners on a mission to perfect the M&A practice. Kison is also the host of the M&A Science podcast, an educational podcast exploring the intricate world of M&A with industry leaders and practitioners. He helps men and women, the general public, or people looking for career paths and may consider a career in M&A.

Duration:00:43:51

Mike McGreevy

5/30/2022
Today we interview Mike McGreevy a business coach and marketing consultant. He tells us about the path he has taken to get to success and why he wasn't a good employee but a great entrepreneur. Make sure to visit Mike's website https://www.zoomoutgroup.com/

Duration:00:47:43

Melissa Six

5/23/2022
In today's episode we talk to Melissa Six, the founder of Compassionate Care Unlimited. Her company provides staffing for nurses. Melissa shares the ups and downs of owning a business and some tips on working with your significant other. Please visit the Compassionate Care Facebook page and website at the links below. https://www.facebook.com/ccuinc https://www.compassionatecarepa.us/

Duration:00:50:25

No Back Up Plan

10/4/2021
In today's episode I talk about my business and some of the financial challenges we faced since we started and why I believe you need to get rid of your back up plan when you start your business. A link to the church sermon that inspired today's episode is below https://fb.watch/8q4geRGkM9/

Duration:00:22:09

Xavier Jackson

9/27/2021
In today's episode we interviewed Xavier Jackson, the founder of Local Art Plug, a company who is connecting artists with their customers. Xavier shares some of the challenges and surprises he faces when starting his business. Be sure to check out his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/localartplug/

Duration:00:39:59

Chaz Jannuzi

9/20/2021
When Chaz and his co founder each separately lost a former football teammate to a drug overdose, they decided they needed to do something about solving this problem. Their solution is to give doctors another avenue to help patients manage pain that doesn't involve pills. As they become more familiar with the pain management industry Chaz and his partner have created multiple businesses as well as a non profit to help those who are addicted to drugs. Be sure to watch this vide to hear Chaz's passion for helping!

Duration:00:58:09

What I wish I Knew When I Started My Business

9/13/2021
We're doing something different in today's episode. I don't have a guest and I am discussing a few things I wish I had known when I started my business. You don't want to miss the information in this packed episode.

Duration:00:20:20

Adriana Cisneros Basulto

9/6/2021
In today's episode we interviewed Adriana Cisneros Basulto, the founder of Maxwell who helps employers provide provide employee centric perks & lifestyle benefits. Adriana talked about what motivated her to start her business and how her experiences in marketing, HR, and as an employee influenced Maxwell's Minimally Viable Product and how she runs Maxwell. Be sure to visit their website at maxwell.app

Duration:00:42:40