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The Small Business Safari

Chris Lalomia
Small Business
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Sales
Franchising
Linkedin
Cash Flow
CRM
Home Services
Curiosity
Networking
Courtney De Ronde
Jobtread
Real Estate
Creative Financing
Justin Goodbread
Pressure Washing
Marketing
Credit

Have you ever sat there and wondered "What am I doing here stuck in the concrete zoo of the corporate world?" Are you itching to get out? Chris Lalomia and his co-host Alan Wyatt traverse the jungle of entrepreneurship. Together they share their stories and help you explore the wild world of SCALING your business. With many years of owning their own small businesses, they love to give insight to t... more

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What do protecting a customer's home, building a successful business, and serving your community have in common? It all starts with trust, accountability, and doing the right thing.

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 What if the biggest thing holding back your business isn’t your strategy—it’s your energy?

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One angry email, one bad review, one nitpicky complaint—and suddenly your whole day is off track. But what happens when you stop making your business your identity?

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What do diamonds, apartment buildings, and a bottle of bourbon that literally talks back have in common? Dan Gorman.

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Higgins
Founder and owner, Clean Tu Casa
Clean Tu Casa
Episode: The Dirty Truth About Building a Cleaning Business | Vanessa Higgins
Fleet Maull
Founder of HeartMind Institute, author of Radical Responsibility
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Episode: From Prison To Purposeful Entrepreneurship | Fleet Maull
Tom Joseph
Entrepreneur behind America's Main Street Party
America's Main Street Party
Episode: We Can Build A Better Way To Pick Candidates | Tom Joseph
James Lang
Founder/CEO at Overlaying Venture Partners, AI-focused entrepreneur
Overlaying / Overlaying Venture Partners
Episode: AI Is A Butt-Kissing Employee And Other Lessons Learned | James Lang
Marcia Riner
Business growth specialist
Infinite Profit / Profit Booster
Episode: Unscramble The Egg And Save Your Sanity | Marcia Riner
Steve Lange
Representative from Randall Brothers (building materials supplier)
Randall Brothers
Episode: Don't Lose Money Before the Job Starts | Steve Lange
Jon Ostenson
Founder/Principal at FranBridge Consulting
FranBridge Consulting
Episode: Why “Boring” Franchises Are Winning Big in the AI Era | Jon Ostenson
Lisa Tilt
Founder of Tilt Marketing and Full Tilt Consulting
Tilt Marketing / Full Tilt Consulting
Episode: Comfortable In The Gray Zone | Lisa Tilt
Dominic Carubba
CRM expert, talks about CRM best practices and CS/lead terminology
Sales and Technology (salesandtechnology.com)
Episode: What Is A Lead | Dominic Carubba

Hosts

Alan Wyatt
Co-host with a focus on entrepreneurship and scaling small businesses.
Chris Lalomia
Co-host and primary interviewer, known for practical questions, humor, and guest-centric conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Interview Jack Oujo

    Chris and Art did a great job of interviewing me in a fun and practical way. They are insightful, relaxed, and full of real world advice rather than theory. I have been a guest on about 40 podcasts and these guys were in the Top 3 of the shows that I have been on. I would recommend Small Business Safari for anyone looking to grow or improve their business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackoujocpa
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    Love the show Chris! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rabid_zealot
    United States3 months ago
  • Laugh, learn, repeat

    I listen to a lot of podcasts, and I’ve been a guest on more than a few. This has to be one of the most fun podcasts and podcast interviews I’ve been involved with. Chris and Allen have a great time, but they keep it very down to earth with practical advice from a successful business. I was a guest once but I’ll now be a repeat listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gerri Detweiler
    United States6 months ago
  • Bringing fun to business

    Chris and Alan do such a marvelous job with their show. They have a lot of fun, consistently have superb guests, and bring great insights. It’s possible to have fun and talk business at the same time! Thanks Chris and Alan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.F.R.2
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing 🤩

    This man is not from this world. Legendary content here. Your time will be well spent listening to his podcast. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elena_ Lopez
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts mix humor with real-world business tips, making complex topics digestible.
Guests are treated to insightful, practical advice with a fun, relaxed interview style.
Energy and authenticity from hosts keep episodes engaging and actionable.
Strong guest variety provides diverse perspectives on growth and operations.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pick The Right Marketing Agency, Not The Cheapest | Andy Seeley
Q: How do solopreneurs and small business owners find the right marketing partner?
By interviewing agencies openly, looking for niche experience, multiple thoughtful options, and evidence of understanding their business, rather than just being sold to. Also, assess how they handle reviews and their willingness to adapt rather than push their own agenda.
From Financial Advisor to Deca-Millionaire Mentor: How Justin Goodbread Helps Entrepreneurs Build Exit-Ready Businesses
Q: What were some of the small, early lessons you learned that mattered most when you were getting started?
The first lessons centered on mindset: eliminating scarcity thinking, cultivating abundance, and investing in a coach and a fitness regime to align body, mind, and business. This groundwork enabled him to execute a focused, scalable plan.
From Financial Advisor to Deca-Millionaire Mentor: How Justin Goodbread Helps Entrepreneurs Build Exit-Ready Businesses
Q: Ah, Justin, give us a quick background on yourself, and then we're going to dive into some of these businesses and how you started and what you did with them.
Justin explains growing up in South Georgia, starting and selling multiple businesses from a young age, and eventually building a high-net-worth exit-ready operation. He emphasizes the role of tenacity, clear vision, and mentorship in accelerating success.
From Corporate to Coaching: How Ellen Tyler Proves Mindset Matters More Than Money
Q: How do you prepare your clients to handle networking more effectively, especially women in male-dominated spaces?
Encourage curiosity, teach them to identify common bonds beyond business, and provide practical strategies like asking for introductions to the most interesting people at an event to create easier icebreakers.
From Corporate to Coaching: How Ellen Tyler Proves Mindset Matters More Than Money
Q: What would you tell a client who asks for a quick fix to revenue growth?
I'd tell them that the real leverage is not in the marketing tactic itself but in aligning mindset, daily habits, and disciplined focus on the goal, then choosing the right approach that fits their situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Small Business Safari

What is The Small Business Safari about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, no-nonsense show that blends real-world entrepreneurship with humor and actionable tactics. Across episodes, listeners hear founders and operators share how they scale small businesses, optimize operations, and navigate markets, often with a focus on service industries, marketing, tech enablement, and financial discipline. The format mixes candid founder stories, frameworks, and guest expertise (from CRM and AI to franchising and leadership) with down-to-earth banter, making it a useful resource for builders, operators, and marketers seeking practical takeaways, measurable growth, and relatable human moments. Notably, guests span diverse industries and stages of growth, which keeps coverage broad while maintaining a clear empha... more

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Recent guests on The Small Business Safari include:

1. Vanessa Higgins
2. Fleet Maull
3. Tom Joseph
4. James Lang
5. Marcia Riner
6. Steve Lange
7. Jon Ostenson
8. Lisa Tilt

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