by Paige Velasquez | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog|Interviews, Blog|Interviews|Leadership
What does it take to build a business that stands out in industries often seen as commodities, like pest control and home services? For Gordon Doran, the answer is simple: lead with care, purpose, and integrity. In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer,...
by Paige Velasquez | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
What happens when a Fortune 500 software manager buys a tanning salon, and ends up transforming an entire industry? In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Nash Abbas, Founder & CEO of Tan-Link. What started as a...
by Paige Velasquez | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog
What does it take to build a technology company that thrives for nearly 20 years in one of the fastest-moving industries? For Art Powell, the answer comes down to one word: trust. In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down...
by Paige Velasquez | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
How do today’s leaders navigate relentless change while keeping themselves—and their teams—energized, accountable, and thriving? In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Laurie Oswald, CEO of InteraWorks, a leader in...
by Paige Velasquez | Sep 22, 2025 | Blog
What do Bitcoin exchanges and dog food have in common? Innovation, if you ask Jaron Lukas. In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Jaron Lukas, founder & CEO of Yumwoof Natural Pet Food and author of The Canine...
