The Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast
Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, host Derek Dall’Olmo sits down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different.
Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.
Recent Episodes:
041 Overcoming Adversity Through Mindfulness and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Allen Lomax
Dr. Allen Lomax joins Derek to share his personal journey of overcoming struggles and setbacks through mindfulness, empathy, and personal growth. They discuss their experiences in real estate investing, including strategies for raising capital and sourcing properties,...
040 Automating Your Business to Create Growth and Personal Freedom with Matt Clark
Derek Dall'Olmo interviews Matt Clark to discuss his experiences in leveraging AI and automation to build successful B2B marketing businesses. They emphasized the importance of finding the right people to hire and train, and highlighted the need for high-quality...
039 Entrepreneurship, Learning Challenges, and Environmental Stewardship with Gerald Rosengarten
This episode highlights the career journey of entrepreneur Gerald Rosengarten, from developing leisure suits to real estate projects, with an empire in solar energy. Gerald discusses his experience with dyslexia and efforts to help others with learning disabilities....
038 Saying No to Make Room for Yes: Prioritizing Values Over Profits in Business with Josh Traeger
In this episode Josh Traeger joins Derek Dall'Olmo to discuss his experience starting a law practice in Traverse City, Michigan. They share their perspectives on the challenges and rewards of starting a business in a small town, emphasizing the importance of community...
037 Articulating Your Vision: Helping Entrepreneurs Plan for Success with Natasha E Davis
Natasha E. Davis, affectionately known as “The Chief Visionary” is the CEO and founder of Impact Branding Consulting, Inc. and the CRM software platform The Profit Enhancer Analysis. Natasha specializes in positioning the daily operations of corporations and...
036 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Fears: Trusting Others With Your Vision Featuring Dr. Tonya Robertson
Dr. Tonya Robertson, the learning and strategy specialist is the Founder and CEO of Focused Training Solutions, a company that is committed to curating instructional learning tools designed to optimize performance in the workplace. Dr. Robertson has worked with...
035 From Corporate Job to Land Investor: Nolan Miracle’s Unconventional Path to Success
Nolan Miracle is the founder and owner of The Property Miracle, LLC, a raw land investment company. Since founding the business in January of 2021, Nolan and his team have acquired nearly 40 properties and have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits. ...
034 Matt Lesser Returns to Discuss the Pillars of Empathy, Empowerment, and Excellence in Leadership
Matt Lesser started his career leading his family’s struggling business. It quickly failed, and Matt experienced a suicidal depression. Out of the ashes, a new business emerged and grew from three people to nearly two hundred while experiencing a twenty-fold increase...
033 Asking the Universe and Taking Action with Martin Salama
For over a decade Martin Salama, The Architect of The Warrior's L.I.F.E. Code has been helping entrepreneurs shift from worry and lack to abundance and being a L.I.F.E. Warrior! Why spend your time worrying when you can be Living Incredibly Full Everyday! In this...
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