Contributors

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Nick Berry

Nick Berry is entrepreneur, CEO, author, and the host of the Business Owner's Journey podcast. He also mentors and coaches other business owners who are looking for a trusted (and proven) advisor. 

The long version about Nick is here, but here's the gist: Over two decades of experience as a business owner and equipping business owners with the skills to handle the challenges and uncertainty they face along their path.

Dozens of businesses and business partners, hundreds of employees, a few successful exits, and a few that floundered. Has professed love to recurring revenue, and been recognized for growth, culture, and client satisfaction.

100% bootstrapped.

Learn more at NickBerry.info



https://www.nickberry.info/about

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Kelly Berry

Kelly is best known for her strategic leadership roles with Fitness Consulting Group, Fitness Revolution, and Entrepreneur's Edge. She has also held strategic leadership roles in the luxury outdoor furniture and swimming pool industries. Her MBA from Bellarmine University and additional training with Goldman Sachs and the Center for Creative Leadership have also contributed to her proficiency.  


Kelly is the host of her own podcast, Life Intended

https://www.kellyberry.info/about

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Matt Diggity

Matt Diggity is an SEO expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Diggity Marketing, one of the most respected authorities in the SEO and digital marketing space. Beyond Diggity Marketing, Matt is the founder of several successful SEO companies, including The Search Initiative, LeadSpring, and Authority Builders, where he continues to help businesses dominate their niches. He’s also the creator of Affiliate Lab, an industry-leading SEO course that has guided countless digital marketers in growing their online businesses.

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https://diggitymarketing.com/

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Melissa Darville

A former educator with 18 years of experience and a passion for helping differently-abled children thrive, Melissa transitioned from the classroom to entrepreneurship, where she created Shiver Sorbet and ice cream. With a decade of experience in manufacturing and distribution, she is now diving into franchising, using Shiver as a model. Melissa's mission is to support fellow entrepreneurs by sharing insights, navigating challenges she's overcome, and advocating for policies that genuinely support micro businesses. She believes in the power of collaboration, recognizing the critical role of peers and policymakers in ensuring small businesses do more than just survive—they flourish.

https://www.melissadarville.com/

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Phil Putnam

Nick Berry interviews Phil Putnam, founder of Phil Putnam Coaching, on improving employee motivation and performance using Desire-Based Leadership. Phil shares insights on aligning leadership with employee goals, managing Gen Z, and fostering emotional safety in the workplace.

Phil Putnam’s Official Website

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Phil Putnam Guest Profile

https://www.philputnam.com

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Shireen Hilal

Shireen Hilal is the founder and CEO of Maior, a consultancy helping professional services firms overcome their pain points and plateaus. Shireen started her career practicing law, and then served in several executive roles, including COO of a national law firm where she boosted revenue +20%, profits +30%, and secured spots on best places to work lists, leading strategy and operations for divisions of enterprise firms KPMG and BDO, and building out the growth division of a communications consulting firm. Now through her own firm, she helps growing firms skyrocket, early-stage firms scale, and mature firms gain a fresh perspective.

Shireen Hilal's Website: Maior Consultants

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Shireen Hilal Guest Profile

https://www.nickberry.info/profiles/shireen-hilal

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