After decades spent as a General Contractor, Brent Lindstrom put together a 10 year plan that helped him reposition himself into the uncertain artistic world of being an independent writer and filmmaker.With a strong background in finance, he was able to use those ten years to go from earning $45k a year to learning how to become a master storyteller and become financially stable enough to focus entirely on his writing and filmmaking.

Brent is currently developing his own film studio. While he;s building that, he's writing books and screenplays, and publishing my journey to YouTube also.

You can connect with Brent through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.lightmindedarts.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/LightMindedArts/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosUlYjbzVQ4_Zv9xFNVOqQ/

Everywhere you go these days, whether it is a party or a business event, the one thing they serve is alcohol which makes the social scene pretty uncomfortable for those who don't want to get drunk. Michelle Houston is someone looking to change that.

Michelle is the the Founder & Visionary of To Be Honest Beverage Co., where she’s creating mindful, sophisticated moments in drinking culture with non-alcoholic functional spirits. She helps listeners explore the sober curious movement, discover a way of drinking that suits their lifestyle, and see what really goes into building a purpose-driven brand. With a desire to ensure every consumer feels like the main character of their story, she inspires other female entrepreneurs to create the kind of brands that shake up the industry and reflect the change they want to see in the world.

You can connect with Michelle and To Be Honest Bev through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.tobehonestbev.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/michellepualanihouston/

Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/tobehonestbev/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@tobehonestbev/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tobehonestbev/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pualani-houston/

For those who love to drink wine but having difficulty understanding the different types available, Jeff Gillis is someone who is the ultimate wine experr who can help educate you and is building a platform that can help people become wine enthusiasts as himself.

Jeff, who began his career in the hospitality industry, is the founder of Winelikes which is the ultimate app for wine enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you’re a curious beginner, seasoned sommelier, or wine business owner, Winelikes creates a space to explore, learn, and enjoy wine in great company. We have gamified wine!

Why Choose Winelikes?Connect & Explore: Sip, socialize, and share wine discoveries through a sleek, user-friendly interface. Winelikes caters to ages 25-55 and reaches 174 countries. Our goal? To make wine an everyday experience with our tagline: Sip, Socialize, and Share!Interact Authentically: Learn and develop your palate while discovering new wines and places. Share your wine journey with photos and videos. Connect with friends, sommeliers, and winemakers. Look out for the purple grape next to a username—it’s the mark of a certified sommelier. Soon, a green grape will indicate winemakers!Learn & Play: Sharpen your wine knowledge with fun quizzes and challenges. Play Winedle to expand your wine vocabulary, and join in on Winelikes Bingo to win cash and prizes!Personalized Pairings: Discover perfect wine matches for home-cooked meals or dining out. Need recipes? We’ve got those too!A Place for Wine: The app has local wine events, & you can book wine tours, tastings, & restaurant reservations directly in the app!Tailored Recommendations: The palate wizard fine-tunes wine suggestions to match your unique taste preferences.

You can connect Jeff and Winelikes through these platforms.

Website:

https://winelikes.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070034221304/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/winelikesapp/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/winelikesceo/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@winelikes?_t=ZP-8y7lrwzLPbS&_r=1/

In 2013, Regnault Sanders was taking college classes and working part-time. Juggling both was exhausting and made him realize that school is like a full-time job. Well, if school is like working a full-time job, then why not get paid for it? This insight sparked an idea that led to a revolutionary product. Regnault founded Schoolconomy in 2022.

Schoolconomy is an education technology company that rewards students and teachers with enriching experiences and products to incentivize good grades and behavior in school. Reganult believes that every student and teacher deserves to be recognized for their hard work and achievements, and he has developed a unique platform that connects local and global brands directly to students, helping them create lasting relationships with impressionable youth.

You can connect with Regnault and Schoolconomy through these platforms.

Website:

https://schoolconomy.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Schoolconomy-Inc-100093920390887/?paipv=0&eav=AfbtocqXLKQbd8q4clegUrAvwAYZ_repnp-1oNCIZrVYbYQshI7TjthPTbVE_bYFv-c&_rdr/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/schoolconomy/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolconomy/?viewAsMember=true/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolconomy/

In this episode, Wes Towers joins the show to share how real marketing wins happen far away from lecture halls—and deep in the trenches of running a business.

Wes has spent over 20 years building Uplift 360, helping builders and trades transform their websites and SEO into engines for real, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Just proven strategies that deliver results you can see on the calendar and in the bank.

He opens up about the lessons learned from building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and doubling down on what works. Wes also talks about why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s AI-driven world, and how trades and construction brands can stand out without sounding like everyone else.

Expect straight talk, practical takeaways, and plenty of field-tested tactics you can apply right away. If you want real strategies for growing your business—especially when the boots are muddy and the phones need to ring—this episode is for you.

You can connect with Wes through these platforms:

Website:

https://uplift360.com.au/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Uplift360Aus/

X:

https://x.com/uplift_360/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/uplift_360/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1F5MUZ-gg&list=PLGKD2858ZbchGyKnj86vh8s-yog7gQwI9/

Daniel Scalisi is the Chief Growth Officer at Wendi and Managing Partner at Luminal, where he specializes in helping private, venture-backed, and institutional startups scale from 0→1 to sustainable growth. Known for turning chaos into clarity, Daniel drives rapid SaaS and AI adoption by spotting early patterns and applying visionary leadership to unlock transformation.

As both an architect and operator, he builds scalable systems across AI, SaaS, B2B, mobile, web, social, and IPTV. At Wendi, his leadership delivered:

• 412% ARR growth in under a year with a 380% lift in average contract value.

• 300% customer base expansion with the company’s first true product-market fit.

• 90%+ customer retention, shifting from churn-prone to high-value clients.

• 50% faster product development cycles and entry into 15 new customer segments.

• 300% increase in website traffic and lead generation in the first year.

Daniel is passionate about making a major impact in both the health space and the broader startup ecosystem.

You can connect with Daniel and Luminal and Wendi through these platforms.

Website:

http://www.getwendi.com/

https://www.theluminal.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielscalisi/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/getwendi/

For those of you in the technology sector, there has been a growth for Managed Service Prodivers (MSPs). From predictable costs and 24/7 monitoring to stronger security, scalability, and disaster recovery, MSPs help companies focus on growth instead of IT headaches. James Elliman is looking to help service the IT sector.

James Elliman is the founder of Elliman Technologies LLC, a Managed IT Services company that helps small businesses that depend on technology but don’t have the time or in-house expertise to manage it.

With over 6 years of hands-on experience, James has built a business that not only supports day-to-day tech needs but also helps entrepreneurs future-proof their operations. He has guided small businesses through challenges like cybersecurity, cloud migration, and remote work infrastructure, all while growing his own company through a grounded, problem-solving approach.

Beyond technology, James is a lifelong builder. When he’s not working with clients, he’s restoring old trucks and boats or renovating homes. He brings a unique blend of grit, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial lessons that would resonate strongly with listeners of Unscripted Small Business.

You can connect with James through these platforms:

Website:

https://ellimantech.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ellimantech/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ellimantech/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/elliman-tech/

Finding the right talent for a massive company like a private equity firm can be tough. Justin Dixon is here to help you.

Justin is the Founder Of Hire Tomorrow, dedicated himself to assisting Private Equity firms and Startups in finding the Right Talent to drive their success. Our focus extends across C-level roles, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Technology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fulfilling our clients' staffing needs.

You can connect with Justin through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.hiretomorrow.com/

LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmdixon15/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/growthcapitalpodcast/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthCapitalPodcast