What does it take to build a successful business, turn your passion into a purpose, and make a lasting impact?

In this episode of Ohio Business Unfiltered, host Rick Plaskett sits down with Todd Smith, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Todd Talks Relationships, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of launching a new business, and his mission to help people build happier, healthier relationships.

Todd shares how he discovered real estate investing in college, began teaching others about investment opportunities, and eventually pursued his passion for helping people navigate dating and relationships.

Together, Rick and Todd explore business growth, marketing, goal setting, delegation, perseverance, and the importance of turning passion into purpose. Todd also shares how discovering salsa dancing while trying to save a relationship led to a new skill and business opportunity.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Entrepreneurship: Discovering real estate investing and building businesses from the ground up.

• Business Development: Turning research, experience, and passion into a relationship coaching business.

• Healthy Relationships: Why dating readiness and emotional preparation matter.

• Marketing and Growth: Reaching the right audience and building a sustainable business.

• Goal Setting and Productivity: Identifying knowledge gaps, learning continuously, and delegating effectively.

• Perseverance and Purpose: Staying committed to your goals while making a positive impact on people's lives.

ABOUT TODD SMITH

Todd Smith is the founder of Todd Talks Relationships, helping people prepare for dating and build healthier, happier relationships. His entrepreneurial ventures also include Lincoln Street Salsa and Legendary Event Center in the Columbus, Ohio, area, alongside his experience in real estate investing.

Connect with Todd Smith on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtalksrelationships/

Learn more about Todd's businesses:

Todd Talks Relationships: https://toddtalksrelationships.com

Lincoln Street Salsa: https://lincolnstreetalsa.com

Legendary Event Center: https://legendaryeventcenter614.com

ABOUT OHIO BUSINESS UNFILTERED

Hosted by Rick Plaskett, Ohio Business Unfiltered features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders about the challenges, lessons, and strategies behind building profitable, sustainable businesses.

Rick Plaskett is a certified ActionCOACH, West Point graduate, and Army veteran with decades of experience in corporate leadership and business coaching. He helps business owners build stronger teams, develop effective systems, and achieve sustainable growth.

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In this episode of Ohio Business Unfiltered, Rick Plasket sits down with Clay Stephens, Founder and Owner of Synergy Molding Technologies, a company specializing in 3D-printed metal molds and parts, for an insightful conversation about business growth, leadership, and the challenges of scaling a company.

As a business owner, Clay is focused on taking Synergy Molding Technologies to the next level. From finding a new facility to balancing hiring needs with increasing production demands, Clay shares the realities of managing growth while keeping the business moving forward.

Throughout the conversation, Clay opens up about the challenges of feeling like a one-man show, learning how to scale effectively, and making the transition from being deeply involved in every aspect of the business to developing the mindset and leadership skills needed to step into a CEO role.

This episode offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and business owners who are navigating the complexities of growth, building a stronger team, and learning to focus on the bigger picture. Clay’s journey highlights the importance of drive, focus, strategic decision-making, and recognizing when it's time to evolve as a leader to support the next stage of business success.

In this episode, you'll discover:
- The challenges of scaling a specialized manufacturing business.
- How to balance production demands, hiring decisions, and facility expansion.
- What it feels like to move beyond the one-person-show mindset.
- The importance of shifting from working in the business to working on the business.
- How entrepreneurs can develop the mindset required to grow into a CEO role.
- Why drive, focus, and intentional leadership are essential for sustainable business growth.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a small business owner, a manufacturing leader, or an executive looking to scale your organization, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration to help you think differently about growth and leadership.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

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CONNECT WITH CLAY STEPHENS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-bob-stephens/?isSelfProfile=false

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-plasket-4b6a157

ActionCOACH Website: https://rickplasket.actioncoach.com

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ABOUT OHIO BUSINESS UNFILTERED

Ohio Business Unfiltered is the podcast for Ohio business owners who want straight talk about what it actually takes to build a profitable, sustainable company.

Each week, host Rick Plasket sits down with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders from across Ohio to explore the real stories behind business success: the obstacles they faced, the decisions that changed everything, the lessons they learned along the way, and the things they wish they had known sooner.

Rick Plasket is a certified ActionCOACH, West Point graduate, and Army veteran with decades of experience in corporate leadership and business coaching. He works with business owners across Columbus and Ohio to help them stop working in their businesses and start working on them by building effective systems, developing strong teams, and creating businesses that support the lives they want to lead.

Through Ohio Business Unfiltered, Rick brings a direct, accountability-driven approach to conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, profitability, and sustainable business growth.

Subscribe to Ohio Business Unfiltered for more honest conversations, actionable business insights, and lessons from the people building and leading businesses across Ohio.

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Business Unfiltered: Mike Harvey on Scaling SkyeVantage and Transforming Home Services

What does it take to scale a business, build a trusted brand, and transform an entire industry?

In this episode of Business Unfiltered, certified business and leadership coach Rick Plaskett sits down with Mike Harvey, Founder and CEO of SkyeVantage, to discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, and the future of the home services industry.

Mike shares his journey from corporate America to building SkyeVantage, a home services network platform designed to bring greater transparency, trust, and simplicity to roofing and other home improvement services.

From expanding operations across multiple states to securing private investment and developing strategic partnerships, Mike discusses the challenges of scaling a business, building a strong team, and preparing for national expansion.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

- Mike Harvey's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship
- How SkyeVantage aims to transform the roofing and home services industry
- Why transparency in roofing costs, materials, labor, and pricing matters
- How trusted networks help homeowners access reliable home services
- The role of private investment, strategic partnerships, and technology in business growth
- The challenges of scaling operations and preparing for national expansion
- Leadership lessons on humility, teamwork, patience, and recognizing your strengths
- Mike's vision for making home improvement services more accessible and transparent

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into business strategy, leadership, and building a customer-focused company.

Guest: Mike Harvey, Founder and CEO of SkyeVantage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harvey-77193225/

Host: Rick Plaskett, Certified Business and Leadership Coach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-plasket-4b6a157
ActionCOACH: https://rickplasket.actioncoach.com

Listen to Ohio Business Unfiltered

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About Ohio Business Unfiltered

Ohio Business Unfiltered is a podcast for Ohio business owners who want straight talk about building profitable, sustainable companies. Each week, Rick Plaskett speaks with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders about the obstacles they've overcome, the decisions that shaped their success, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

Rick Plaskett is a certified ActionCOACH, West Point graduate, and Army veteran with decades of experience in corporate leadership and business coaching. He helps business owners across Columbus and Ohio build effective systems, develop stronger teams, and create businesses that support their long-term goals and personal freedom.

Subscribe to Ohio Business Unfiltered for more candid conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry innovators. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss new content each week.

— Rick and the Ohio Business Unfiltered Podcast Team

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