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What Founders Should Look for in a Cap Table Provider With Tomas Milar
Choosing the right cap table provider can simplify equity management and support long-term startup growth. Eqvista Founder and CEO Tomas Milar explains what founders should prioritize, from responsive customer support and flexible pricing to 409A valuations, employee equity plans, and real-time valuation tools that improve transparency and fundraising decisions.
How Leaders Build Trust and Accountability With Jen Brown of Journey of Grace Leadership Coaching
Build stronger leadership accountability by creating trust, clarifying expectations, and transferring real decision-making authority. Jen Brown shares practical strategies for avoiding micromanagement, coaching employees through problems, developing future leaders, and creating a culture where team members take greater ownership of results.
Why Insider Ownership Can Beat Market-Cap Investing With Haren Bhakta of Insider Ownership Index
focusing on leaders with meaningful financial stakes. Haren Bhakta explains how ownership alignment can influence long-term decisions, company culture, portfolio construction, and the way investors identify businesses with strong owner-operator incentives.
Building the World’s First Professional Sport in Space With Philip Hover-Smoot of Atlas Cup
Explore how an orbital racing league could transform space technology into a global sports experience. Philip Hover-Smoot explains Atlas Cup’s approach to spacecraft competition, short-form media, regulatory strategy, and fan engagement as the company works toward its first Grand Prix in 2028.
Escape ‘Tax Jail’: A Roadmap to Lasting Wealth With Michael Uadiale of SMEED CPA
Learn how proactive tax planning can help entrepreneurs reduce taxes, build wealth, and pursue financial freedom with Michael Uadiale of SMEED CPA.
How To Turn SEO Traffic Into Leads and Sales With Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers
Convert SEO traffic into leads by targeting buyer-intent keywords, strengthening above-the-fold messaging, tracking conversions, and building authority through backlinks. Brandon Leibowitz explains how businesses can attract qualified visitors, improve website performance, diversify marketing channels, and turn organic visibility into sustainable sales growth.
What Is a 409A Valuation? Startup Founder Guide With Tomas Milar, Founder and CEO of Eqvista
A 409A valuation for startups helps founders price common stock, issue employee options, and stay compliant with IRS rules. Tomas Milar explains when valuations are needed, why defensible pricing matters, and how proper documentation can protect companies during audits, fundraising, and future exits.
How To Scale Up a Financial Services Firm With Jim Dunlop Managing Partner at Advent Partners
On this episode of The Top Business Leaders Show, John Corcoran welcomes Jim Dunlop, Founder and Managing Partner at Advent Partners, for a conversation about scaling a financial practice during a crisis, building a faith-aligned client base, and why generous clients often experience the most joy. Jim also shares insights on merging firms, planning with purpose, and the story behind his podcast, You Can’t Take It With You.
Why Direct Mail Still Wins With Rick Rappe, President and Owner of RPM Direct Marketing
A proven direct mail marketing strategy relies on testing targeting, offers, and messaging together to find winning combinations quickly. Discover how structured experimentation, data tracking, and sales alignment can turn direct mail into a scalable, predictable growth channel.
Nonprofit Marketing Strategies That Actually Work With Paul Feith of Paul Gregory Media
Paul Feith, Founder of Paul Gregory Media, shares nonprofit marketing strategies that drive real impact, including branding, storytelling, website design, social media strategy, and Google Ad Grants.