In this conversation, Georgi Feidler shares her journey from being an accidental entrepreneur to a purposeful consultant. She discusses the importance of having entrepreneurial conversations at the dinner table, the skills gained from her corporate career, and how they translate into her consulting work. Georgi emphasizes the need for generalists in small businesses and the challenges faced by baby boomer business owners in succession planning. She highlights the emotional ties to businesses and the importance of mentorship in ensuring a smooth transition for future generations. The discussion also touches on the significance of finding the right fit for leadership roles and the balance between planning and surrendering to a greater purpose in business.

• A dream doesn't turn into a goal without a plan.
• Understanding your natural strengths is crucial for success.
• Generalists can provide the connective tissue for small businesses.
• Founders often feel lonely and need support.
• Tribal knowledge can hinder business scalability.
• Succession planning is essential for baby boomer business owners.
• Emotional ties to businesses complicate succession.
• Successors need to be forged over time, not just found.
• Mentorship is key in transitioning business knowledge.
• Creating structure protects legacy and freedom.
• Succession planning is crucial for business continuity.
• Mentorship plays a vital role in successful transitions.
• Documentation is essential for delegating responsibilities.
• Identifying single points of failure helps in succession planning.
• Hiring for character and connection is more important than credentials.
• Emotional intelligence is key in business handoffs.
• Delegation allows founders to step back and take breaks.
• The right successor can enhance team dynamics.
• Legacy planning should be a continuous process.
• Surrendering to purpose can lead to unexpected opportunities.

"Tribal knowledge is the enemy of succession. If it's in your head, that's not delegation. We can't delegate that, right? That doesn't exist."

In this episode of the Unscripted Small Business Podcast, host Daniel Hill speaks with Drew Carmichael, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who runs a marketing agency called The Cultivator. Drew shares his journey from starting small businesses in school to establishing a successful marketing agency that focuses on helping e-commerce and service-based businesses scale.

He discusses the importance of being open to opportunities, the decision to forgo university in favor of entrepreneurship, and the significance of SEO and data-driven marketing strategies for small businesses. Drew emphasizes the need for genuine relationships with clients and offers insights into effective marketing practices.

In this episode of Unscripted SEO, host Zaneta Chuniq Inpower sits down with Tatiana Zagorovski (also known as "Miss Z") of Trio Realty Partners to discuss her fascinating journey from a 23-year career in software development to becoming a successful real estate investor in St. Louis, Missouri.

• How Tatiana discovered her passion for real estate through a simple $27 online training course
• The challenges of transitioning careers and the importance of finding the right mentorship
• Tatiana's focus on three key real estate strategies: buying houses, fix and flips, and seller financing
• Common misconceptions about cash home buying and how honest investors operate
• Why proper analysis and understanding construction are crucial skills in real estate
• The people-centered nature of real estate and the importance of building a strong team
• How Trio Realty Partners goes above and beyond to help clients in difficult situations
• Tatiana's vision for building a legacy and helping others become homeowners
• What makes St. Louis an ideal market for real estate investment and family living

Tatiana Zagorovski is the founder of Trio Realty Partners in St. Louis, MO. After 23 years in software development, she made a career change to pursue her passion for real estate. Her company focuses on buying houses for cash, fix and flips, and seller financing to help people who might not qualify for traditional mortgages become homeowners.

• Phone: (314) 804-0777
• Website: Trio Realty Partners, helping people buy homes in St. Louis

• "Real estate has so many strategies and possibilities that anyone can find something in real estate."
• "We end up with trying to do everything and doing nothing."
• "There is no one solution to fit it all."
• "Real estate, it's a people business, its relationship, its connections, and it's relying on others on your team."
• "Don't be afraid, just learn and take action and everything is possible."

• 00:00 - Introduction