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The Small Business School Podcast

Staci Millard
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Leadership
Business Growth
Small Business Growth
Networking
Work-Life Balance
Marketing
Community Building
Delegation
Team Management
Burnout
Business Strategy
Personal Development
Mental Health
Women Entrepreneurs
Profitability
Cash Flow
Time Management
Social Media Marketing

Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The Small Business School Podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have ... more

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Recent Guests

Kimberly Hiebert
Founder of Found Her; podcast host
Found Her / Found Her X
Episode: She Said, She Said: Why Women Need to Stop Apologizing for Wanting Profit with Kimberley Hiebert
Ola Adeyemi
Business coach focused on Action Coach systems, previously ran a prints and embroidery business in Aberdeen
Action Coach / Ripples Consulting
Episode: Building a Business That Can Be Sold with Ola Adeyemi
Isabel Nolan
Director of Programs, Startup Canada
Startup Canada
Episode: Navigating Entrepreneurial Startup Support with Isabel Nolan from Startup Canada
Kristina Bartold
Entrepreneur and business owner
Self-employed
Episode: Building Relationships That Last In Entrepreneurship with Kristina Bartold
Catherine Dahl
Entrepreneur, accountant, and founder/CEO involved with Beanworks and coaching for women-led companies
Athena.coach / Metronomics coaching
Episode: Systems, Scaling & Building an A-Player Team with Catherine Dahl
Christine Traynor
Specialist in multifamily residential real estate and commercial lending; former business owner who exited a company
Real estate investor and lender
Episode: Real Talk on Real Estate & Financial Freedom with Christine Traynor
Elena Favaro Viana
Managing Partner, EFE Legal
EFE Legal
Episode: Building a Legally Strong Business with Elena Favaro Viana
Monique Bryan
Human-first AI consultant and branding strategist
Monique Bryan Co.
Episode: How to Get Found (and Chosen) in the Age of AI with Monique Bryan
Christina Lenkowski
Founder of Publicity by Christina
Publicity by Christina
Episode: How to Use Podcast Guesting to Grow Your Business with Christina Lenkowski

Host

Staci Millard
Host of The Small Business School Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Incredible podcast for female entrepreneurs

    I absolutely love this podcast! I’ve learned so much about how I can make my small business run smoother and better meet the needs of my clients. I love Staci’s perspectives and how she gives practical take aways to practice!

    I love that she keeps it real and shares real stories and examples to help normalize what it’s actually like to be a business owner 💖

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashley Dawn ✨
    Canada8 months ago
  • The podcast for small businesses!

    Staci brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into this space! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @_annalozano
    Canadaa year ago
  • So much wisdom it should be called BIG business school !

    Every episode is like a condensed MBA for leaders and business owners alike. I fact, I think you might even get more value here ! The leanings, inspiration and overall impact of these episodes is incredible! Staci is dedicated to building strong businesses and happy, effective and confident leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marissa.M.T.
    Canadaa year ago
  • The destination for all things business

    Staci is such a joy to listen to. She has so much experience when it comes to entrepreneurship, and her approach to business is both spot on and down-to-earth. I could listen to her wisdom for hours, and she brings on the most amazing guests. I would give her podcast 10 stars if I could!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janamarieb
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great tips

    Love this podcast. Great practical advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    duplicatemyselfklm
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's authenticity and the actionable, digestible insights.
The show blends mentorship with hands-on tactics for growth and efficiency.
Staci's guests bring a wealth of knowledge and actionable takeaways.
A must-listen for small business owners—practical tips and real-world stories.

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The Founder to CEO Shift with Suneera Madhani
Q: What mentorship or guidance do you find most valuable for scaling and staying accountable?
Live mentorship is crucial alongside digital programs. Access to mentors who can review progress, call out blind spots, and hold you accountable is invaluable. Relationships and communities built in person or through active engagement help founders implement playbooks and sustain momentum toward their goals.
The Founder to CEO Shift with Suneera Madhani
Q: How do you approach profitability and investment when growing a company, especially for women-led startups?
Profitability is rooted in unit economics and disciplined reinvestment. In early years, invest in sales, marketing, people, and product to create a scalable flywheel. When there is data and conviction, increase investment to accelerate growth. The goal is to drive more customers and improve the customer experience, not just burn capital. This approach helps unlock larger impact and enables seven-figure growth with a clear path to profitability.
The Founder to CEO Shift with Suneera Madhani
Q: Tell me about the six pillars of scale and why they matter to someone aiming to move from founder to CEO.
The six pillars—power, product, pitch, profit, people, and process—provide a deliberate sequence to build a scalable business. Start with power to develop leadership and executive presence, then solidify a differentiated product and clear market focus, followed by a strong pitch and brand. Profit emphasizes margins and ROI, while people and process create repeatable systems that free the founder from bottlenecks, enabling sustainable growth and greater impact.
Millionaire Mindset, Manifestation & the Power of Self-Image with Danielle Amos
Q: How should someone begin changing their money mindset if they feel stuck in a lack mentality?
Start by identifying concrete beliefs, write a vivid, present-tense vision of financial freedom, emotionally engage with it, and practice daily visualizations to rewire the subconscious.
Millionaire Mindset, Manifestation & the Power of Self-Image with Danielle Amos
Q: What do you think is driving the shift away from the word 'millionaire' and towards a focus on a 'good life'?
People are intuitively sensing social and economic signals and are reframing success as financial freedom and safety, not just wealth for status; the deeper point is aligning wealth with personal meaning and impact.

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1. Kimberly Hiebert
2. Ola Adeyemi
3. Isabel Nolan
4. Kristina Bartold
5. Catherine Dahl
6. Christine Traynor
7. Elena Favaro Viana
8. Monique Bryan

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