In this episode of The Faces of Business, Zack Miller, Managing Partner at Patriot Growth Capital, shares how he is helping U.S. Veterans unlock a path to business ownership and generational prosperity.

Zack is a mission-driven leader with a powerful story. As the son of two U.S. Marines, he brings a deep sense of service, resilience, and discipline to his work. At Patriot Growth Capital, Zack is guiding Veterans to become business owners, offering more than opportunity; he is helping them build a legacy.

With a strong background in high-growth leadership roles and a heart for mentorship, Zack understands what it takes to drive success. Through Patriot Growth Capital, he is helping Veterans apply their leadership skills in a new arena, empowering them to create wealth, lead companies, and transform their communities.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Shawn Richards, Founder of Blue Sky Business Consulting and host of The Team Engagement Podcast, explored what truly defines great leadership, and how understanding yourself is the key to unlocking it.

Shawn is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. Through his proprietary leadership strategy and coaching system, he helps business owners reclaim the dream that inspired them to start their business in the first place.

At Blue Sky Business Consulting, Shawn empowers leaders by focusing on the four pillars of sustainable growth, financials, operations, leadership, and emotional well-being. His proven approach is designed to build stronger leadership teams, improve business performance, and narrow the value gap for business exits.

Join us to learn how recognizing your personal leadership style can help you build a stronger team, operate with more clarity, and increase your business value.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Georgi Feidler, Founder of Hire.Train.Inspire., shares how you can break free from the “friends and family” stage and build a company ready to scale, or sell.

Georgi is a trusted fractional COO and strategist helping founder-led businesses navigate inflection points with clarity and confidence. With over 20 years of experience, she’s guided dozens of owners through leadership transitions, sustainable growth, and successful exits, unlocking millions in value.

At Hire.Train.Inspire., Georgi and her team act as a GPS for small to mid-sized businesses, placing A-players, developing people systems, and bringing structure that supports vision and growth.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Greg Mischio, Founder and CEO of Winbound, shared strategies to help executives and founders build a stronger personal brand that drives business value.

Greg is a seasoned marketing expert with over two decades of experience in content marketing, thought leadership, and executive ghostwriting. Through Winbound’s Bookbound program, Greg helps CEOs turn their ideas into powerful content and even books, boosting influence, visibility, and trust.

Greg’s insights are especially valuable for business owners looking to expand their reach, strengthen their legacy, and increase company value by stepping into their role as the face of the business.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Thomas Ellis, Chief Sales Coach at EWC Consultants, shared how his proven sales boot camp approach can help you develop winning sales habits, drive consistent growth, and build a more valuable business.

Thomas is a sales leadership expert with over 25 years of experience transforming underperforming sales teams and helping small business owners master the sales process. Through his proprietary B.U.D. Sales System—Better, Unique, and Desirable—Thomas teaches entrepreneurs and sales professionals how to connect, convert, and close with confidence.

At EWC Consultants, Thomas has empowered countless clients by combining structured, repeatable methods with personalized coaching that helps teams and owners sell more with less stress. His expertise spans sales strategy, follow-up systems, and LinkedIn lead generation.

Join us to learn how you can apply these principles to grow sales, free yourself from being the sole rainmaker, and scale your company the right way.

Check out the Blog post here: Using Sales Boot Camp Knowledge to Help Your Business Grow

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In this episode of "The Faces of Business," Erika Andresen, Founder of EaaS Consulting, shared how business continuity planning can help you protect your operations and keep your cash flow steady, even when the unexpected strikes.

Erika is a Certified Business Continuity Professional, attorney, and decorated U.S. Army veteran with over a decade of experience leading disaster response and continuity planning. At EaaS Consulting, she helps companies create strategies that allow them to secure, survive, and thrive in crisis situations. Erika is also the best-selling author of How to Not Kill Your Business and a two-time guest lecturer at MIT.

Drawing from her military background and deep expertise in emergency management, Erika helps businesses assess risk, plan for disruption, and recover faster. Her practical approach makes continuity planning not just a safety measure, but a competitive advantage.

Join us to learn how Erika’s insights can help you build stronger systems, protect your team, and keep your business running in any environment.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Sara Murray, CEO of Sara Murray, Inc. and host of the top-ranked Prospecting on Purpose podcast, will show you how to shift your sales approach from product-focused to model-driven to win long-term business.

Sara is a dynamic sales strategist with years of experience leading sales for high-end global brands and launching innovative solutions in competitive industries. At her firm, she helps business leaders and sales teams break free from transactional tactics and start building profitable, trust-driven client relationships.

Through her Prospecting on Purpose framework, Sara teaches how to create value-based conversations that resonate with decision-makers, connect across generations, and grow repeat business. Her insights will help you turn your product or service into a profit-driving solution for your customers.

Join us to learn how Sara’s strategies can help you lead sales conversations with confidence and build a business your customers can’t live without.

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Nolan Bradbury, Principal at Bradfield Accounting, shared how understanding the right financial numbers can unlock real freedom for business owners.

Nolan is a seasoned financial expert and business coach with over two decades of experience helping owners go beyond profit to achieve clarity, control, and confidence. As a CPA and CGMA, he has guided businesses from rapid growth through uncertainty to intentional success.

At Bradfield Accounting, Nolan empowers owners who feel stuck—working harder but getting less—or those who sense things are “off” despite profitability. His approach helps identify what’s draining resources and shift business finance from stress to strategy.

Join us to discover how Nolan’s insights can help you create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Learn what numbers truly matter, and how they can help you gain the freedom you set out to build in the first place.

Check out the Blog post here: The Numbers for Increasing Business Owner Freedom

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