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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Government Reform: The Reality Behind the Rhetoric
The conversation examines the disconnect between tech industry proposals for government reform and political reality. Pentz breaks down the federal budget to demonstrate why dramatic cuts are unreali…
00:46:00 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Beyond the Vote: Understanding Global Economic Forces Behind Election Results
The conversation examines why incumbents lost elections globally in 2024, linking these outcomes to universal economic pressures rather than local political factors. Pentz argues against the notion o…
00:49:05 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Smart Work, Small Teams: Building a Sustainable Business
The conversation explores Wilkinson's journey from studying medieval German poetry to investment banking, and eventually running his own investment company. They discuss his philosophy of maintaining…
00:47:52 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Breaking Free from Safety: How Crisis Drives Innovation
The conversation examines how America's obsession with safety has contributed to technological and economic stagnation. They discuss how major catalysts like the pandemic and competition with China a…
00:44:00 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
The Great Capital Shift: From Low Rates to Healthcare Nation
Alan Pentz and Moses Sternstein dive deep into the changing landscape of capital markets and investment strategies. They examine the shift from a low-interest rate environment that favored private eq…
00:43:28 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Confronting China's Economic Strategy: A New Global Order
The conversation delves deep into China's economic strategy and its implications for global trade. Pentz outlines how China's Communist Party views its mission through a historical lens, seeing the i…
00:45:29 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Revitalizing American Manufacturing: Strategies for a New Era
Alan Pentz and Dean Ball engage in a wide-ranging conversation about the state of American manufacturing and strategies for its revival. Ball, drawing from his classical liberal background, offers a …
00:46:25 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
The Sleeper Awakens: Geopolitical Shifts and Energy Challenges
Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson engage in a wide-ranging discussion about significant global changes. Alan argues that we're witnessing the end of a 40-year cycle characterized by U.S. predominance, hy…
00:52:01 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Europe's Economic Challenges and the Future of AI
In this episode, Alan and Tonya analyze Mario Draghi's report on the European Union's economic challenges. They discuss the EU's failure to produce large tech companies, widening GDP gaps with the US…
00:45:07 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Rethinking Energy, Politics, and Social Progress: A Deep Dive
Alan and Tonya begin by discussing recent insights into renewable energy, particularly solar power. They explore the often-overlooked "soft costs" of solar installation and the potential for future i…
00:53:48 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Global Economic Shifts: China, Inflation, and Changing Investment Strategies
Alan Pentz and Tonya Berenson engage in a deep discussion about major changes in the global economic landscape. Tonya, calling in from Spain, highlights the shift in attitudes towards free trade, exe…
00:45:55 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Financial Mastery: Jon Morris on Maximizing Profit in Professional Services
Jon Morris, founder and CEO of Fiscal Advocate and former CEO of Rise Interactive, shares his journey from growing a digital marketing agency to creating a finance management company for professional…
00:37:53 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Earned Media Mastery: Mickie Kennedy's Guide to Impactful Press Releases
Mickie Kennedy, founder and CEO of eReleases, discusses the evolution of his company from its inception over 25 years ago to its current status as a leading press release distribution service for sma…
00:44:03 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Building a Niche Physical Therapy Practice: Jesse Lewis on Growth, Marketing, and Culture
Jesse Lewis, owner of District Performance and Physio, discusses the growth of his cash-based physical therapy practice from a single room in a gym to multiple locations in Washington, D.C. He detail…
00:37:17 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
From Big Law to Boutique: Eric Pacifici's Journey in M&A Law
Eric Pacifici, a partner at SMB Law Group, discusses the current state of small business M&A, focusing on transactions under $15 million in enterprise value. He explains the profile of typical buyers…
00:41:19 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Implementing EOS: Insights from Gabriel Muller on Business Transformation
Gabriel Muller, an EOS Worldwide implementer, discusses his transition from financial services to helping businesses implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System. He details the core principles of …
00:34:06 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Mastering Personal Branding: Insights from Legacy Builder's Founder
Clifton Sellers, founder of Legacy Builder, discusses his transition from corporate fundraising to entrepreneurship. He details Legacy Builder's focus on content marketing and personal branding, prim…
00:46:44 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Fueling Success: Dominick Tullo on Diesel Distribution and Family Business
Dominic Tullo, representing the fourth generation of his family business, discusses TNR Oil Company's operations in the diesel fuel distribution industry. He details the company's focus on servicing …
00:45:38 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Negotiating Success: Steve Wiesner on Buying & Growing Companies
Steve Wiesner, owner of Watershed Associates, discusses his transition from private equity to small business ownership. He details Watershed's focus on negotiations training, primarily for procuremen…
00:39:28 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Rethinking B2B Marketing: Shawn Busse on Culture, Recruiting, and Brand Positioning
Shawn Busse details Kinesis' evolution from a brand design shop to a comprehensive business strategy firm. He highlights the disconnect between traditional marketing education and small business need…
00:49:32 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
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