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Business Growth Spotlight

Heidi Schalk
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Healthcare
Leadership Development
Sales Training
Marketing
Medical Billing
Growth
Patient Advocacy
Telemedicine
Revenue Cycle Management
Higher Education
Medflix Plus
Word Of Mouth
Culture
Relief Now Laser Centers
Virtual Midwest Concussion Clinic
Sensory Solutions
Concussions
Vibrancy Unlocked

Welcome to Business Growth Spotlight, the podcast where we shine a light on innovative business leaders, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest trends shaping the world of business growth. Whether you're a CEO, Founder, Corporate leader or Entrepreneur, this podcast delivers actionable insights and expert conversations to help you scale your business, increase revenue, and stay ahead in a competi... more

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In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Julien Recoussine, founder and managing partner of Sales Fixx and the self described "sales samurai." Julien reframes selling as an act of service rather than... more

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What does it take to leave behind a successful career, move to a new country without a concrete plan, and build a company that helps startups expand across continents?

In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down... more

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In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk welcomes Larry Stybel of Stybel Peabody Associates, a serial entrepreneur, psychologist, entrepreneur in residence at a private equity firm, and monthly contributor to Psycho... more

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In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Chris White, founder of the Clarity Business Academy, serial SaaS entrepreneur, author, and certified storyteller. Chris shares why most businesses don't fail ... more

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What happens when 50 years of engineering experience meets today's AI tools?

In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Joel Shertok, founder of Process Industries Consultants, to discuss the hidden operat... more

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From Wrong Number to Global Business Growth With Heather Roberts

What happens when a wrong number becomes your biggest business opportunity?

In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Heather Roberts, Co-... more

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In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Burke Franklin, founder of Business Power Tools, for a conversation about what it really takes to turn an idea into a viable business. Burke shares the origin ... more

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What actually makes a brand work in a new country, and why do so many get it wrong?

On this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk talks with Jan Harling, Founder and CEO of Virtus Asia, about the gap between companies that ... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Palm
Founder and CEO of Core Passion
Core Passion
Episode: Ep. 221 Discover the Hidden Energy That Drives Business Success with Lori Palm
Vivienne Wagner
Founder, Houndstooth Media Group
Houndstooth Media Group
Episode: Ep. 219 Why SEO Still Matters in the Age of AI Search with Founder and CEO of Houndstooth Media Group
Brian Meisenburg
Founder/Owner, Applied Fitness
Applied Fitness
Episode: Ep. 218 From Fitness to Wellness How the Industry Is Evolving with Brian Meisenburg
Binta Patel
Founder and CEO of Zen Medical Services
Zen Medical Services
Episode: Ep. 217 The Business Side of Medicine Most Doctors Never Learn with Binta Patel
Iqbal Shariff
CEO of Best Home Healthcare Network
Best Home Healthcare Network
Episode: Ep. 216 Can Home Healthcare Save Billions? Iqbal Shariff Shares His Vision
Jeff Petersen
Founder of Petersen Physical Therapy
Petersen Physical Therapy
Episode: Ep. 215 42 Years of Physical Therapy Wisdom with Jeff Petersen
John Goldman
Founder and CEO, Rebel Health Alliance
Rebel Health Alliance
Episode: Ep. 214 How Rebel Health Is Reinventing Healthcare for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Brent Hafele
President and coach to CEOs at Vibrancy Unlocked
Vibrancy Unlocked
Episode: Ep. 213 The Hidden Challenges Every CEO Faces with Brent A. Hafele
David Fivecoat
Colonel US Army retired, founder of Fivecoat Consulting Group, author of Grow Your Grit
Fivecoat Consulting Group
Episode: Ep. 212 Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield with David Fivecoat

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Heidi Schalk
Host of Business Growth Spotlight and business growth strategist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Motivational and inspirational

    Love the podcast. The in depth and real interviews are fantastic. The true behind the scenes stories that all business owners face is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Applied Fitness
    United States3 months ago
  • Great episode!

    Love the comment to just get started! A lot of founders want to wait to prove their idea. Would like to hear more tips/tricks on using the AI to help founders get more done as Yotis was mentioning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Optionsrobot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Resource!

    This is a great podcast with tons of helpful information from so many different leaders! I’m learning things I didn’t know I even could use to know. Heidi is a great host, and asks insightful questions. This is a must watch for any entrepreneur!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MovingAng
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes inspire action and starting momentum for founders; more AI tips could be added.
The show is a strong resource for entrepreneurs seeking growth, leadership insights, and real-world tactics.
Guests are varied and high-caliber, with host questions that surface practical takeaways for growth and leadership.
Listeners find the interviews in-depth and candid, with behind-the-scenes stories that business owners relate to.

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Ep. 125 Why Language Learning Is the Next Big Competitive Edge for Growing Companies
Q: What challenges should companies anticipate as they expand multilingually, and how can they overcome them?
Expect long timelines and internal persistence. The primary challenges are finding the right people, managing expectations about ROI, and securing top-down commitment. Use AI-enabled screening for cultural fit, invest in people, and view language learning as a continuous, long-term capability rather than a one-off program.
Ep. 125 Why Language Learning Is the Next Big Competitive Edge for Growing Companies
Q: What is the biggest misconception about starting language training in a company?
The biggest misconception is that you must be fluent before you begin; in reality, conversational ability is sufficient to unlock meaningful relationships and growth. Start small, set realistic timelines, and build momentum like a flywheel, rather than chasing perfection.
Ep. 125 Why Language Learning Is the Next Big Competitive Edge for Growing Companies
Q: Why should an organization invest in language training for its teams, and why now?
Investing in language training strengthens know, like, and trust with international partners and customers, enhances internal communication, and improves cross-cultural collaboration. The most lasting returns are internal—sharpening thinking and creativity—rather than immediate sales, which makes it a strategic, long-term differentiator in a globally connected market.
Ep. 120 Inside the Economic Recovery Center: Funding, AI, and Resilience for Small Businesses
Q: What are your future growth plans and how will you expand your services?
We're expanding to strengthen the public-adjusting arm nationally, plan to deploy on-the-ground representatives in disaster zones, and are developing a disaster-prep and recovery app to streamline valuation, flood maps, and evacuation planning for better insurance conversations.
Ep. 120 Inside the Economic Recovery Center: Funding, AI, and Resilience for Small Businesses
Q: Can you share a real-world success story from a business you helped after a disaster?
A women's sportswear manufacturer disrupted by Hurricane Ian was able to secure funding and maintain operations through a combination of quick underwriting, strategic guidance, and ongoing support, helping them grow even as subsequent storms hit.

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A practical, strategist-focused show featuring seasoned leaders, coaches, and healthcare entrepreneurs who share actionable frameworks for growing teams, improving leadership, and scaling services without sacrificing culture or patient/customer focus. Episodes frequently center on leadership development, organizational health, strategic marketing, and the role of AI in growth, with guests ranging from executive coaches to founder-entrepreneurs launching scalable healthcare and professional-services practices. Notable angles include transforming leadership into a people-and-culture problem, balancing performance with purpose, and building sustainable growth through intentional communication and client-centric strategies.

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Recent guests on Business Growth Spotlight include:

1. Lori Palm
2. Vivienne Wagner
3. Brian Meisenburg
4. Binta Patel
5. Iqbal Shariff
6. Jeff Petersen
7. John Goldman
8. Brent Hafele

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