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Matthew Saline is an experienced advisor, consultant, operator, and coach specializing in small to mid-size businesses. For more than 25 years, he has successfully owned and guided companies from concept to funding, launch, profitability, and sustainment. Through his starting and building companies, Matthew is an expert in business strategy, value creation, culture development, mission/purpose positioning, marketing and sales.

Currently, he is the owner of The Alternative Board – Philadelphia West (“TAB”). TAB facilitates peer advisory boards bringing Business Owners/CEOs/Partners/General Managers together on a monthly basis to help each other address the challenges and opportunities they face in running and growing their businesses. TAB Board members also benefit from an additional hour of private coaching each month, TAB’s proprietary set of strategic business tools and TAB’s global member network spanning 26 countries. It all combines to help members be more strategic and better stewards of their businesses.

In addition to TAB, Matthew’s consulting company Big Door Open, advises B2B and B2C companies on positioning, commercialization and monetization efforts, and marketability. Through Big Door Open, Matt enables B2C/B2B companies to go to market confidently and quickly achieve a triple-green bottom line – benefitting people, profitability, and the planet.

His passion for business innovation and service to others extends to his community involvement. Matthew mentors local early-stage businesses on how to accelerate their path towards success, providing advice on business operations, strategic marketing, revenue growth, and pitfall-avoidance strategies.

Matthew has been a Guest Lecturer at Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship. He currently serves as an Advisor for Drexel University’s Food Labs. He is also a member of the Bar Associations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of New Jersey.

Key Moments
[00:00:57] Entrepreneur advises companies, focuses on Philadelphia west.
[00:04:41] Smaller store, owner and partner started business.
[00:07:37] Alternative board offers strategic tools for small businesses.
[00:10:12] Rewards from being an entrepreneur are satisfying.
[00:14:43] Sales expert with small business experience.

Find Matt Online
https://www.tabphillywest.com
https://wwwbigdooropen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsaline/

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Tracy Hazzard is a seasoned media expert with over 3000 interviews for articles in Authority Magazine and her Inc. Magazine column; and for her multiple top-ranked podcasts. Tracy believes that the best way to be seen, heard, found, and rewarded for your expertise is to find your unique binge-able factor – the thing that makes people come back again and again, listen actively, share as raving fans, and engage even more. As the CEO of Podetize – the largest post-production company for podcasts; and a founding sponsor of the non-profit, Podcasters United, Tracy helps speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs get more raving fans and engagement.
Check out her podcasts: The Binge Factor and Feed Your Brand

Key Moments
[00:00:35] Tracy Hazard, media expert and CEO of Poditize, is interviewed by Seth. She has 3,000+ interviews, writes for Authority and Inc Magazine, and has top-rated podcasts. She is the founding sponsor of Podcasters United and has engaged fans. Check out her podcast, The Binge Factor.
[00:03:17] The speaker faced frustration after a project was canceled and sought a new client set.
[00:07:43] In 2017, the company officially formed its own entity after already operating for a year and a half with a waitlist. The transition resulted in a rapid increase in clients, from 10 to 100 within the first 6 months, and the company now serves over 1,000 clients.

Find Tracy Online
https://thebingefactor.com
https://podetize.com

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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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In 2015, Natalie received news from her job that she would have only two days to give birth and then go back to work. Instead of accepting this, Natalie decided to take control of her situation. She started her own virtual assistant business, which allowed her to work from home and earn money in a way that suited her.
Her business grew quickly, and within just three months, it was making over six figures. Natalie didn’t stop there. She expanded her entrepreneurial endeavors and now owns Nadora, a software company that helps businesses easily create websites, emails, and automations without having to spend hundreds of dollars on multiple systems and platforms.
Natalie manages to balance her successful career with her personal life, raising her family in southwest Florida. Through her inspiring speeches, she motivates others by showing them that with determination, resilience, and unwavering passion, we can make our dreams come true.

Key Moments
[00:00:35] Natalie Guzman: Virtual assistant and TikTok star.
[00:05:56] Google search launched my new work-from-home life.
[00:08:09] Amazing surgeon specializes in reconnection surgeries.
[00:11:50] Entrepreneurship: from red to black, liberation from debt.
[00:12:59] Entrepreneurship: flexibility to manage family and business.

Find Natalie Online
https://nadora.org
https://ngvirtualassistant.com
https://instagram.com/itsnatalieguzman
https://titktok.com/@itsnatalieguzman

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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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In this episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, host Seth Goldstein sits down with Geri Paige, a nomadic entrepreneur and founder of the Now Experiment. Geri shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and how she has managed to combine her love for travel with running her own business. They discuss the challenges and advantages of being a digital nomad, the importance of balance in one’s personal and professional life, and the concept of presence-based living. Join Seth and Geri as they dive into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way. Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation on the Entrepreneur’s Enigma podcast. Let’s get started!

Key Moments:

[00:02:05] Realized corporate ladder wasn’t fulfilling, went backpacking, found entrepreneurship.
[00:06:10] Thankful for your approval; chose one name out of 80. The Now experiment promotes present-based living, not detachment from the material world.
[00:08:10] The path of entrepreneurship involves self-growth and constant exposure to rejection and criticism. It is different for everyone and doesn’t get easier over time.
[00:12:11] Where is Jerry now? Carmen San Diego-like, she’s on the move, but a home base is important. Carry on.

Find Geri Online:
https://www.geripaige.com
https://www.thenowexperiment.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geripaige/
https://www.instagram.com/geripaige/

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/pch
Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com

Welcome back to another episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma, the podcast that explores the triumphs and challenges of entrepreneurship. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Federico Romallo, the founder of Density Labs based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Federico is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in software engineering, having worked at Microsoft and with numerous startups. He is here to share his journey and how he helps both US companies and the local tech-savvy community in Guadalajara. Join us as we delve into Federico’s fascinating story and gain valuable insights into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. Let’s get started!

Key Moments:
[00:00:52] Tech-savvy entrepreneur helps US companies and community.
[00:05:42] Microsoft boy launches Office, speaks to thousands.
[00:07:13] Long commute due to traffic and people.
[00:13:00] Corporations have excessive red tape, but I push boundaries.
[00:16:03] Near shore team pushes envelope, fosters growth.
[00:16:40] Pressure to provide growth for software engineers.

Find Federico Online
https://densitylabs.io
https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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Mike Spidaliere is a four-time founder currently working on his newest venture, First Time Founder Capital. FTFC was built to be the bridge between founder and funder, offering curated, strategic deal flow to his growing network of active investors while equipping founders with the necessary tools, resources, strategies, and hands-on support to navigate the challenging landscape of early-stage fundraising.
In addition to his role as a fundraising consultant, he dedicates his time to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through numerous accelerators such as Techstars and Founder Institute. He also holds advisory board positions at multiple startups.

Key Moments
[00:00:47] Mike is a four-time founder, bridging founders and funders.
[00:03:38] Web CEO to cannabis cafe CEO: big shift, roadblocks.
[00:06:38] Fundraising consulting, connected founder to investor, successful fundraise.
[00:11:11] Phone essential for networking and staying positive.
[00:13:16] Open to chat with founders at any stage.

Find Mike Online
https://first-time-founder-capital.webflow.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelspidaliere

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/pch
Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com

Khai Tran, a Vietnamese immigrant, is the CEO of Penji, a tech-enabled service aiming to be the world’s most dependable and seamless graphic design service.

His companies have made the list of INC 5000 and worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Express, Rebook, Pepboys, and Lyft. Despite his company’s global presence, he believes success comes from the local impact his companies make in each and every community they’re a part of.

Key Moments

[00:02:13] Start-up tried to boost job market in Camden.
[00:05:57] Tech blog highlights local growth and success.
[00:08:05] From basement dweller to American dream.
[00:12:28] Website building takes time; 6-12 months.
[00:12:58] Efficient CBD wholesale client gets project done.
[00:17:59] Working with both local and global teams, managing fatigue.

Find Khai Online
https://penji.co
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khai-tran/

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
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Jan is an entrepreneur from the UK who has a few decades of running micro and small businesses behind her, building one from kitchen table as a single mother with two young children, that into a multi-million turnover business.
She has always been passionate to encourage and support other entrepreneurs and has been involved in many campaigns. She was chosen as one of the first 50 women to represent the UK in the European Union on one of these.
She is the author of two books, Scale for Success, Bloomsbury 2021 and Start for Success, January 2023, aimed at helping aspiring and growing entrepreneurs everywhere.

Key Moments

[00:03:11] Previous businesses lacked motivation; became single mom, struggled financially, sought government support.
[00:07:25] Fascinating start, luck led to publication success.
[00:10:26] Worries as a successful entrepreneur post-exit.

Find Jan Online
https://jancavelle.co.uk
https://twitter.com/@jancavelle
https://linkedin.com/in/jancavelle/
https://www.facebook.com/JanCavelleWriter
https://www.instagram.com/jan.cavelle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Start-Success-Entrepreneurs-Guide-Start-ups/dp/1739191005

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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**Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee**
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Christina Nicholson is a mother of three, TV host, and business owner who lives in Wellington, Florida.

Christina started her PR agency, Media Maven, after working as a TV anchor and reporter for more than 10 years. Since then, she has created an online course and group program for solopreneurs and small business owners who want to earn coverage in the media, but don’t have a budget to hire an agency.

Christina is also the host of the Become A Media Maven podcast and the founder of Podcast Clout, a podcast database that makes it easier for PR professionals to build podcast pitch lists. Podcast Clout was acquired in 2023.

You can still see her in front of the camera as a host on Lifetime TV, in national commercials, on the TEDx stage, and read her work online in Huff Post, Thrive Global, Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Boss Babe.

She was selected as an Oprah Magazine Insider and Ambassador out of thousands of applicants. In Boca Raton, Christina gave a TEDx talk titled, “Fake News: It’s Your Fault” which has more than 100,000 views on YouTube.

Christina has a local lifestyle and family blog, Christina All Day.

As an avid reader and book lover, she is also a steward of her very own Little Free Library.

Key Moments

[00:03:33] Husband is stay-at-home dad, balancing work.
[00:07:08] We know what works; we’re experienced.
[00:12:02] No worries, work ethic remains amazing.
[00:13:48] Restaurant clients struggling during COVID, losing attention.

Find Christina Online
Website: https://MediaMavenAndMore.com
Lifestyle Blog: https://ChristinaAllDay.com
Podcast: https://BecomeAMediaAMaven.com
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MediaMavenAndMore
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/ChristinaAllDay
Lifestyle Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ChristinaAllDay
Professional Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MediaMavenAndMore
LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/ChristinaAllDay
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/ChristinaAllDay
Professional YouTube: https://Youtube.com/c/MediaMavenAndMore
Lifestyle YouTube: https://Youtube.com/c/ChristinaDanielle723
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaallday

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
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**Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee**
Follow Seth Online:
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/pch
Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com

With a passion for empowering entrepreneurship through technology and education, Jedi has made a name for himself as a local entrepreneur in the Philadelphia area. From running companies like Web Junto to his current ventures with Open Forge and Startup Wars, Jedi has a wealth of experience to share. Tune in as we delve into Jedi’s journey in entrepreneurship, his love for technology sparked by video games, his college years studying computer science and artificial intelligence, and his decision to break free from the corporate grind to pursue his own path.

Key Moments
[00:10:06] Transition from services to scalable mobile app.
[00:10:51] Scaling entrepreneurship game creates challenges, roller coaster.
[00:15:53] Freedom to create, inspire, and impact positively.
[00:18:18] Stability and vision vital in entrepreneurship.

Find Jedi Online
https://openforge.io
https://www.startupwars.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidiahweller/

If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show.
**GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser**
**Also, if you’re getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee**
Follow Seth Online:
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Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein
Seth On Mastodon: https://s3th.me/pch
Seth’s Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com