Blog

Laura Wilson Pilates Entrepreneur: From $100 to a Global Fitness Brand Welcome to What It Takes, where we dive into real stories of real business owners. In this episode, we’re…

From Freelancer to Digital Agency Founder: Dave Benton’s Journey On this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker interviews Dave Benton, a remarkable example of someone who went from freelancer…

Nearshore Staffing for U.S. Companies: What It Takes to Build Remote Teams As remote work reshapes how companies grow, nearshore staffing for U.S. companies has become a game-changer. In this…

Improve Sleep Posture for Performance: Insights from Levitex Founder James Leinhardt What if improving your sleep posture for performance could enhance your focus, energy, and recovery—especially as a business owner…

Sustainable Landscape Design Business: Ive Haugeland’s Journey from Norway to California Running a sustainable landscape design business takes more than creativity. It requires courage, resilience, and the ability to stay…

Robert Ancill’s Hospitality Business Journey to Global Success What does it take to shift careers, build something from the ground up, and grow a business across continents? In this episode…

James Bates AdviNow Medical | From Startup to $20M Scale In this episode of What It Takes, we’re joined by James Bates, the founder and CEO of AdviNow Medical—a trailblazing…

🎙️ Anne Shadle Mayan Cafe Interview | What It Takes Podcast In this exclusive Anne Shadle Mayan Cafe interview on the What It Takes podcast, we dive into how Anne…

Heart-Centered Leadership: Puran Bair’s Journey from Business to Meditation Introduction Heart-centered leadership is more than a buzzword—it’s a revolutionary approach to business that combines purpose, mindfulness, and authentic connection. In…

Sustainable Tea Business: How Nishchal Banskota is Transforming the Tea Industry In this episode of What It Takes, we explore the inspiring story of a sustainable tea business built with…

From Spark to Splash: How Dallin Huso Built Flamingo Pools Into a Customer-First Brand In this episode of What It Takes, we sit down with Dallin Huso, the owner and…

Gerry’s Cafe Inclusion: More Than Just Coffee Introduction Gerry’s Cafe is a shining example of workplace inclusion. This nonprofit coffee shop in Arlington Heights, Illinois, serves more than just great…