Are you a creative entrepreneur looking for a fresh way to grow your passion into a thriving business?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Paul Pape reveals how he turned traditional business planning into a fun, game-inspired framework perfect for artists, makers, and anyone overwhelmed by business jargon.
Discover practical tips for:
Finding your niche and standing out in a crowded market
Overcoming the fear of pricing and charging what you’re worth
Building a business that feels authentic, creative, and profitable
Using gamification to engage your audience and grow a loyal fanbase
🎁 Grab your free resources and sample chapters:
👉 Gamify Business Podcast
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up your enterprise, this conversation is packed with wisdom, motivation, and actionable advice.
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Are bottlenecks and hidden challenges quietly holding your business back?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with Darren Padgett, Founder and CEO of DNA Business Consulting, to break down practical, no-nonsense strategies for identifying and fixing bottlenecks and blind spots in small and service-based businesses—especially for blue-collar entrepreneurs and hands-on builders.
Darren shares what it really takes to unlock growth when things feel stuck, including:
How to spot hidden bottlenecks that drain time, money, and energy
Why checking your ego at the door is critical for real business growth
How experienced consultants dissect business processes to drive results
The difference between surface-level fixes and real structural solutions
What sustainable growth actually looks like for service businesses
If you want honest answers, not hype or shortcuts, this episode is a masterclass you cannot afford to miss.
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👉 https://dnabusinessco.com
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Most entrepreneurs believe that making more sales is the golden ticket to business success. But what if everything you’ve learned about managing money is actually keeping your business broke?
In this eye-opening episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with financial expert Leanne Ozaine to unpack the Profit Paradox: the surprising truth that increasing revenue does not always lead to higher profit.
Together, they break down the mindset shifts and practical actions business owners need to finally escape cash-flow traps and build healthier, more profitable businesses.
In this episode, you will learn:
Why personal finance principles often fail in business
The hidden dangers of spending money just to avoid taxes
How to identify waste versus true investment in your business
Practical steps, including Leanne’s Two Number Method, to uncover hidden profits
How to overcome shame and emotional blocks around money decisions
🎁 Get Leanne Ozaine’s free guide and start finding money hiding in plain sight:
👉 https://gift.profitwithleanne.com
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Unlock predictable growth by eliminating the age-old divide between marketing and sales.
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with Kyle Mealy, who shares a practical and proven approach to building a single revenue function that turns complexity into clarity for small businesses.
Kyle breaks down:
Why marketing and sales must operate as one mission-driven team
The Revenue Cascade and Revenue Zipper frameworks
How to visualize, measure, and unlock hidden revenue potential
How small businesses can scale profitably without overcomplicating their sales process
Whether you are stuck at a revenue plateau or looking to simplify your growth strategy, this conversation delivers real-world tactics you can apply immediately.
🎁 Get Kyle Mealy’s free Revenue Casket ebook and explore more resources:
👉 https://www.readyforthenextlevel.com/
Ever wondered how Amazon became a trillion-dollar company from a simple garage startup? In this episode of the Aro Benaiah Show, risk expert Steve Anderson breaks down Jeff Bezos’ counterintuitive approach to risk—and why successful failure is the key ingredient to game-changing business growth. Learn how Amazon’s willingness to experiment, fail, and learn fast can be applied to any small business. Plus, find out the four growth stages that every entrepreneur should master and how you can start leveraging these insights today.
Timestamps and full insights from the show included!
👇 Dive deeper into Steve Anderson’s work and free resources:
https://thebezosletters.com
Ready to turn risk into opportunity? Watch now and unlock the principles that could transform your own business journey!
(This topic stands out because “successful failure” is both a killer hook and a concept most entrepreneurs can immediately relate to, making it great for audience retention and shares on YouTube.)
In this powerful episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with Olexandr Buratynskiy, a tech founder who built and grew his startup during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Olexandr shares the real, unfiltered story of what it takes to bootstrap a company in the middle of crisis with no external funding, constant uncertainty, and a fully remote team navigating life under pressure.
In this conversation, you will learn:
How to manage cash flow when funding is not an option
How to lead with empathy while still driving performance
How to build and sustain a resilient remote team
Why transparency becomes a leadership superpower during crisis
Lessons every entrepreneur can apply when the future feels uncertain
🔗 Learn more about Olexandr’s work:
https://ttravel.me/
This episode is packed with practical insights for founders, business leaders, and blue-collar entrepreneurs who want to build strong, values-driven companies no matter the circumstances
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, bestselling author and entrepreneur Mark Young shares how vulnerability isn’t just a personal trait—it’s a powerful tool for success in business. Discover how showing up authentically, embracing your failures, and building trust through honest communication can turn even your most embarrassing moments into lasting business growth. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen relationships with clients, Mark’s refreshing perspective will inspire you to bring more humanity to your brand. Ready to apply these lessons to your own journey? Grab Mark’s books and connect with him at themarkyoung.com.
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Discover the secrets behind McDonald's legendary consistency and learn how you can implement these principles to create a reliable, scalable small business. Leadership and systems expert Marianne Page shares her 30 years of wisdom from inside McDonald's covering why sticky systems for hiring, training, and feedback are game-changers, and how to develop "your way" of doing things for unbeatable predictability. Whether you're dreaming of franchising, selling, or just working less while your team runs the show, this episode will give you practical strategies to move from chaos to clarity.
For more resources and to connect with Marianne, visit: https://mariannepage.com
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Feeling stuck or looking for inspiration to make a bold career change? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, best-selling author and business turnaround expert AJ Tyler shares his powerful journey of reinvention from CPA and attorney to thriving novelist.
AJ breaks down the key lessons he learned along the way: the power of listening, staying resilient, leveraging your experience, and refusing to limit yourself to just one path. He also gives practical advice for entrepreneurs and professionals on how to pivot into new opportunities, keep your passion alive, and turn both failures and victories into fuel for your next chapter.
📘 Get AJ Tyler’s latest book on Amazon:
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What if the secret to scaling your business was hiding in your daily operations? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with operations expert Errol Allen to break down why documented processes are the foundation of strong teams, smooth systems, and long-term business success.
Errol shares real-world examples, including surprising lessons from corporate America, and explains how clear processes can improve employee satisfaction, reduce chaos, and help you create consistent results as you grow. Whether you’re just starting your business or preparing to expand, you’ll learn practical steps you can start using today.
If you want to tighten your operations, improve customer experience, and avoid common business pitfalls, this conversation is packed with value.
🔗 Ready to improve your business processes?
Book a free consultation with Errol Allen: https://errolallenconsulting.com/book-a-free-consultation/
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Are you leading from fear or from purpose? In this powerful episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, global negotiator and leadership expert Steven Sopko breaks down why fear-based leadership is one of the biggest reasons teams underperform and businesses fail.
Steven shares his personal journey, what he learned from working with elite teams, mentoring university founders, and leading at Oracle. He also explains how leaders can shift from pressure and fear to trust, clarity, and opportunity-driven leadership that inspires real, long-lasting results.
If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or anyone curious about building authentic and resilient teams, this conversation is full of practical lessons you can use right away.
👇 Connect with Steven Sopko and boost your business: mystage2.com → https://www.mystage2.com/
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Most people think credit cards are simple loans from the bank but what if that’s not really what’s happening? In this eye-opening episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, financial educator Tommy Kilpatrick breaks down the surprising truth behind how banks create money through credit cards, and how this affects everyday people who are trapped in debt.
Tommy explains the difference between real credit card debt and the so-called “alleged” bank-issued cards, and why many people don’t actually understand the system they’re paying into. You’ll also learn practical steps you can take if you feel stuck, confused, or treated unfairly by credit systems.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you swipe your card, or you want a clearer path toward financial freedom, this episode is packed with simple, powerful insights you can use right away.
For more info and resources, check out diy-debtrelief.com: https://www.diy-debtrelief.com/
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Are limiting beliefs holding your business back? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Dr. Alain Salas, a best-selling physician and mindset expert with over 28 years of experience, shares practical tools for entrepreneurs who want to reprogram their thinking and achieve exponential growth. Discover how subconscious patterns shape your outcomes, why mindset is just like a computer system, and the actionable steps you can take today to go from 10 to 100 (or more!) clients. Dr. Salas unveils his Goal and Success Clearing System and explains why true success always starts in the mind.
Ready to clear your roadblocks and unlock your full potential?
Learn more about Dr. Salas' Goal and Success Clearing System here: https://themindclearing.com/contact-us/
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On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with William Holsten, a trades-focused innovator whose journey spans corporate boardrooms, hands-on service work, and inventing backyard games that now sell worldwide. With nearly 40 years of experience, William brings raw, real, battle-tested wisdom every tradesperson needs.
We talk honestly about the common pitfalls new business owners face launching products too early, overlooking customer needs, ignoring long-term durability, and failing to build the right systems. William shares how he turned early blunders into breakthroughs, the tools he uses to spot blind spots, and why learning from other people’s mistakes is one of the trades’ greatest advantages.
Whether you're laying bricks, fixing pipes, wiring homes, or dreaming of launching your own business, this episode gives you the strategies to goof-proof your operation and build something that lasts.
👉 Learn more about William Holsten’s work: https://williamholsten.com/
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Are you a small business owner or tradesperson wondering how to keep more of your hard-earned money? In this episode, Aro Benaiah sits down with Douglas Carpenter, a CPA and CFA with over 35 years of experience who has helped clients save over $250 million in taxes! Douglas shares practical, legal tax-saving strategies, common financial mistakes to avoid, and simple habits anyone can implement right away. Learn how a good accountant isn’t just an expense, it’s an investment in your future! Get ready to transform your business finances, avoid costly audits, and start making smarter decisions for growth and profitability.
Check out Douglas’s website for more resources and to connect directly: Books4Hospitality.com
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What separates businesses that simply survive from those that thrive and scale? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro sits down with Steve Thompson, a business and growth coach who built, scaled, and sold his own physical therapy practice. Steve shares powerful insights on how mindset, ownership, positivity, and adaptability is the ultimate driver of success for entrepreneurs. Whether you're stuck in the weeds or struggling to let go and delegate, this conversation will help you shift to a growth mindset and unlock your team's potential.
✅ Learn actionable steps to shift from survival to sustainable growth
✅ Discover why ownership and clarity matter more than resources
✅ Real stories on overcoming challenges and building resilient teams
✅ Check your mindset and get inspired to build a thriving business
Connect with Steve and get a free coaching session: https://www.stevethompsoncoaching.com
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Are you leading a team through a big technology or software change? Discover the secret to making change stick, not stall! In this episode, Cesar Viana Teague reveals his APEE Model (Analyze, Assess, Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Exit) and unpacks the common pitfalls that cause 70% of change initiatives to fail. Learn why involving your people early, communicating transparently, and planning beyond just training are the true keys to real adoption; whether you’re a small business or managing complex enterprise rollouts. Plus, get actionable tips you can start using this week to drive lasting results for your teams.
🔗 Take the free Tech Change Readiness Assessment: https://www.changeisgood.io/
If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or change champion, don’t miss this practical guide to building a culture that embraces innovation and thrives through transformation! #ChangeManagement #Leadership #TechAdoption #APEEModel
In this inspiring interview, Aro Benaiah sits down with David Campbell, an experienced podcaster, musician, and true "collector of people," to uncover the incredible impact podcasting can have on your life. David shares powerful stories about how podcasting helped him become a better listener, build real community around the world, and even change lives through storytelling. Whether you're thinking about starting your own podcast or looking to find more meaning in creative work, this episode is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and a reminder that your story truly matters.
🌍 Highlights include:
How podcasting can help you become a better communicator and listener
The importance of building safe, inclusive communities online
How to stay motivated even when episodes don’t perform as expected
Personal stories showing the unexpected ways podcasts can change (and even save) lives
Listen in and discover how sharing your voice can create real connections and make a lasting difference. Don’t forget to check out David’s work and connect with the podcast community!
🔗 Learn more and connect with David here: https://truemediasolutions.ca/
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Are you a blue-collar worker or entrepreneur looking to break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? In this episode, Aro Benaiah talks with Ed Parcaut, veteran and financial expert, about how people who work with their hands can achieve true financial freedom through real estate. Ed Parcaut breaks down practical steps for buying your first home even with little money saved and explains why homeownership is a game-changer for building generational wealth. Hear real stories, actionable advice, and the biggest mistakes to avoid. If you’re ready to take control of your future and learn how to make your money work for you, this video is made for blue-collar entrepreneurs ready to level up!
👇 Check the links below for more resources and Ed Parcaut’s recommended book "Financial Freedom."
Learn more and connect at: https://www.edparcaut.com/