The Small Business Black Holes with Alan Pentz

Welcome to The Small Business Black Holes podcast show with Alan Pentz, where we help you navigate the chaos of today's world with precision. Forget the old playbook - it's toast. We’re in a new game now, and Alan Pentz is here to help you win.

Alan brings 25 years of experience working at the highest levels of business and government, from Capitol Hill to advising the federal government on cutting-edge innovation. He’s seen the old rules fall apart and knows what it takes to thrive in this brave new world.

Whether it's superpowers battling for dominance or inflation throwing everyone for a loop, Alan helps you play 4D chess while everyone else is stuck on checkers? Let’s dive in.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 40 minutes
Episodes: 87
Years Active: 2024 - 2025

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Why Most Business Owners Stay Broke at $5M

In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan Pentz introduces a groundbreaking business maturity assessment tool Tonya Barenson, exploring how business owners can evaluate their persona…

00:21:03 | Tue 15 Apr 2025

Beyond Cannabis: Why Smart Money is Betting on Psychedelic Wellness | Tiffany Hurd and Rachel Pastor

In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan Pentz speaks with Rachel Pastor and Tiffany Hurd, representatives of Golden Rule, about their innovative approach to psychedelics as wellness…

00:34:55 | Tue 08 Apr 2025

The End of Generic Agencies? Why Niche Focus Drives 3X Growth | John Ghiorso

In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan speaks with John Giorso, founder of VantaFive venture studio, about identifying high-ROI marketing opportunities and building scalable agency …

00:38:49 | Tue 01 Apr 2025

From Bootstrap to $100M: How Lion Energy Built an Energy Revolution | Tyler Hortin

In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan Pentz sits down with Tyler Hortin, Co-founder of Lion Energy, who shares his journey of growing a bootstrapped emergency power solutions compa…

00:24:03 | Tue 25 Mar 2025

Exposed: Why Most Business Coaches Are Financially Illiterate—And What It Costs You

In this episode of the Small Business Black Holes, Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson discuss the critical importance of proper accounting practices for small businesses, drawing from Alan's experience as…

00:28:27 | Tue 18 Mar 2025

Congress in Crisis? Prof. Matt Green on Why Today's Politics Feel Unprecedented

In this episode of the Small Business Black Holes, host Alan welcomes Professor Matthew Green, a political science scholar at Catholic University and congressional expert, as they:

Examine how Congres…

00:42:08 | Tue 11 Mar 2025

Energy vs. Value: A Revolutionary Matrix for Business Owner Success

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, Alan and Tonya explore innovative approaches to business ownership and strategic planning. Together, they:

Examine the launch of new tools at Owner Insti…

00:29:55 | Tue 04 Mar 2025

Escaping the $1M Black Hole: Why Most Businesses Get Stuck

In this episode of Small Business Black Holes, host Alan Pentz welcomes Tonya Berenson for an insightful discussion about breaking through revenue plateaus and scaling challenges.

Together, they:

Exam…

00:30:31 | Tue 25 Feb 2025

Beyond the Revenue Plateau: Building Systems That Scale

In this episode of The Small Business Black Holes podcast, host Alan Pentz welcomes Tonya Berenson to explore the critical stages of business growth and owner independence. Together, they:

• Delve int…

00:22:49 | Tue 18 Feb 2025

The Revenue Breakthrough Blueprint: Scaling Past Common Growth Plateaus

In this episode of "The New Rules," host Alan Pentz shares his personal journey of growing Corner Alliance from a startup to a $35 million government consulting firm. Together with his interviewer, t…

00:47:04 | Tue 11 Feb 2025

The Birth Rate Crisis No One's Talking About

In this episode of The New Rules podcast, host Alan Pentz and guest Tonya Berenson explores the global demographic crisis and its far-reaching implications. Together, they:

• Examine the worldwide tre…

00:47:10 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

The Evolution of Industry Power and Governance

In this episode of The New Rules podcast show, host Alan Pentz welcomes Tonya Berenson, a thought leader in technology and culture. Together, they dive into a range of compelling topics that explore …

00:48:21 | Tue 28 Jan 2025

Europe's Economic Challenges and the Future of AI

In this episode, Alan and Tonya break down Mario Draghi's report on the EU's economic challenges, exploring its struggles to produce major tech companies, widening GDP gaps with the US, and the susta…

00:44:30 | Tue 21 Jan 2025

Paul Hodges of New Normal: Navigating Demographic Shifts in Global Markets

In this episode of The New Rules, host Alan Pentz is joined by Paul Hodges, Chairman of New Normal, to discuss the insights from the latest PH Report. They explore the impact of demographic shifts on…

01:04:26 | Tue 14 Jan 2025

Professor Michael Beckley: Taiwan's Critical Decade and China's Assertiveness

In this episode of The Alan Podcast, host Alan welcomes Professor Michael Beckley, a political science professor at Tufts University. Together, they delve into the complex dynamics of China's rising …

00:55:13 | Tue 07 Jan 2025

The Rise of the Tech Bros in Politics

In this episode of The New Rules with Alan Pentz, host Alan welcomes Tonya Berenson, as they dive into the intriguing world of tech influencers and their impact on politics.