Get ready for an inspiring story of defying expectations! Alexis Anderson, CEO of Anderson Asset Property Group, candidly shares how being told she was "overqualified" early in her career fueled her ambition. She recounts the intense three-week sprint to launch her own company after a sudden job loss, acquiring 23 properties, and now leading a firm known for its groundbreaking work in co-op management and industry-leading REAC scores.

About the Business Growth Journey Podcast: The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed. #CEOJourney #PropertyManagement #BusinessLaunch #EntrepreneurialMindset #CoOpManagement #RealEstateInvesting #AlexisAnderson #PodcastForEntrepreneurs #DefyExpectations

Andrew Potter, founder of RoKC Climbing Gyms, sits down with Nick Termini to share his journey from a dedicated military career to building a business rooted in passion and purpose. He opens up about the intense personal sacrifices (like construction nights until 2 AM!) involved in building his gyms, and how he also built and successfully sold a software company. Discover the pivotal decision to prioritize family, and how his experience with PTSD inspired him to create a nonprofit supporting veterans and first responders.

About the Business Growth Journey Podcast:

The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed.

#PurposeDrivenBusiness #Leadership #VeteranEntrepreneur #PTSDAwareness #FamilyFirst #ROKCClimbing #BusinessJourney #AndrewPotter #PodcastForEntrepreneurs

Cooper Saunders is more than just a digital marketing expert; he's a master of business growth. In this episode, the founder of Wise Guys Digital Marketing shares his innovative approaches to sales (asking "What's your problem?"), scaling a 7-figure agency (growing 50% year-over-year), and developing leaders (shifting from "scoreboard" to "gentle parenting"). Discover why he believes "success leaves clues" and how humility fuels accelerated growth.

About the Business Growth Journey Podcast: The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed.

Join Nick Termini as he sits down with Blair Messina, co-founder of Wildflower Montessori, for an inspiring conversation. Blair shares her remarkable journey from managing "organized chaos" in the classroom to building a beloved school, and then expanding her impact by launching Wildflower Wellness, a non-profit dedicated to making life more accessible for children with disabilities. Discover how her passion for nurturing young minds evolved into a powerful force for community change.

Prepare for an intensely honest conversation about grit and survival. Andrew Haddadi details the near-catastrophic challenges he faced – from a pandemic property purchase to crippling financial loss and personal despair – all while striving to establish Cuddle Up Pup. Discover how he rebuilt his mindset, leveraged wisdom from "buried mentors" on YouTube, and forged an "unbreakable" spirit to grow Cuddle Up Pup into a tremendous success, now managing over 70 employees across two locations.

🎙️ About the Business Growth Journey Podcast: The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed.

This episode goes beyond the balance sheet as Marquita Miller-Joshua, CEO of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions, discusses building a business rooted in authenticity and purpose. From navigating economic "storms" with unwavering faith to learning the crucial lesson of being present for family, Marquita reveals the mindset shifts that propelled her growth and her team's success. Learn how she prioritizes peace, joy, and organization to serve clients and community.

Mike Tiehen sits down with Nick Termini to discuss what it truly takes to build value in real estate. As the head of The Tiehen Group, Mike explains his unique perspective on property management, from understanding construction quality at Pulte Homes to simplifying complex deals. He shares how his mission to positively impact employees, clients, and community drives every decision, and why finding creative ways to add value to properties is his ultimate passion.

About the Business Growth Journey Podcast: The Business Growth Journey Podcast, where entrepreneurial leaders, owner-operators, and subject matter experts share their stories of success and resilience. Hosted by Nick Termini, this podcast features inspiring conversations with business leaders who have faced challenges, navigated obstacles, and triumphed in the world of business. Through real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons, learn how these individuals pushed through tough times, found innovative solutions, and built thriving businesses. Tune in to gain valuable insights applicable to your own journey and learn from those who’ve paved the way. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. But here, hear what it truly takes to grow and succeed.

What started as a simple idea sparked by a podcast became one of Kansas City's most unique ways to explore the city. In this episode, Lisa Peña shares how she launched Urban Hikes Kansas City, a business that blends walking tours with local art, hidden gems, and powerful storytelling.

From running routes through alleyways to building a team of guides and hosting over 500 five-star reviewed hikes, Lisa opens up about what it takes to turn curiosity into a company. We talk resilience, growth, and how getting people outside has brought them closer to their city and each other.