Foundation First – Building a Business That Lasts
Welcome to Collaborative Connections, the podcast that brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to inspire growth, collaboration, and success in the small business community.
In this powerful episode, host Kelly Lorenzen, founder of KLM Consulting, Marketing & Management, is joined by three successful Arizona entrepreneurs who are making waves in their industries: Levi Manley, owner of Film and Media Experts, Eric Rangel, owner of Procare Landscape Management, and Jeff Smith, owner of Alpha Pest Control.
Together, they dive into what it really takes to build a solid foundation for sustainable business growth, especially in today’s competitive market.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Proven strategies for growing a small business from the ground up.
- How to leverage collaboration and community partnerships for long-term success.
- Real-life marketing wins (and lessons learned) from pest control, landscaping, and media industries.
- The top project management and marketing tools these business owners rely on.
- How to stay adaptable and resilient as your business scales.
- Why local networking and building genuine relationships are critical to thriving as an entrepreneur.
Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to streamline operations and scale your services, this episode is filled with practical advice as well as entrepreneurial wisdom.
Also, stick around for a fun rapid-fire Q&A segment at the end. The guests share quick insights on leadership, mindset, and what motivates them daily.
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