In this Business Story of the Week episode, Shaahin Cheyene and Samanta Treminio sit down with Paul Lajoie—CPA, serial entrepreneur, and founder of BizBuy Pro. With 25 years of experience buying, selling, and running 15+ companies, Paul reveals what it really takes to succeed in business acquisitions. From overcoming costly mistakes driven by ego to realizing the power of outsourcing and mentorship, Paul shares wisdom for aspiring business owners ready to leave the 9-to-5 grind. Whether you’re eyeing your first acquisition or looking to scale, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.

In this episode of Business Story of the Week, Shaahin Cheyene and Samanta Treminio chat with Rita Thomas, widely known as Your Funnel Godmother. Rita reveals how she turned 12 years of juggling a full-time job and a side hustle into full entrepreneurial freedom using the power of automation and smart funnels.

Learn how lead magnets, niching down, and automated systems can transform your business—just like they did for Rita. Plus, discover how you can join her free masterclass, Chaos to Clockwork, and start building a business that runs like magic!

Nonprofit leadership isn’t just about passion—it’s about perseverance, strategy, and connection. In this episode of #BusinessStoryOfTheWeek, we sit down with Robyn Winters, Director of Development at Stout Street Foundation, to hear her real-world insights on navigating the nonprofit sector, empowering women leaders, and learning from failure. Whether you're launching a nonprofit or just love a good story, this one’s for you.