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Hosted by Oliver Howard · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 36 episodes
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Business Isn't Hard is a podcast designed to demystify business success for students and young professionals just starting their journeys. Through candid 30-minute interviews with seasoned business leaders, the show explores the real-world strategies and practical insights behind revenue growth, business expansion, and effective leadership. With a no-fluff approach, the podcast focuses on tangible takeaways that listeners can apply directly to their careers. Each episode highlights the specific actions and mindsets that drove the guest’s success, proving that business isn’t as complicated as it might seem. Whether you’re a business student curious about entrepreneurship or a young professional looking to grow your career, Business Isn't Hard will inspire and equip you to take the next steps in your career. The stories are real, the advice is actionable, and the message is simple: You can do it too.
Oliver Howard hosts Business Isn't Hard, a business show with 36 episodes published.
In this episode of Business Isn’t Hard , I sit down with Professor Eric Knott to break down what early career growth really looks like and why you don’t need to have everything figured out right out of college. Drawing o
In this episode of Business Isn’t Hard , Mark Beauvais shares practical insights from decades of experience in leadership, strategy, and real estate. The conversation focuses on data-driven decision making, building stro
In this episode, Tony Imperato shares the mindset and habits that have shaped his career—from the internal drive that pushes great leaders forward to the disciplined routines that create long-term momentum. He breaks dow
In this episode, I sit down with Parisa Zander, a global leader in partner experiences whose career spans Microsoft, Samsung, and Meta. Parisa shares the pivotal lessons that shaped her leadership, from operating with a
In this episode, Luke Crihfield shares lessons from his journey through consulting and startups, from taking ownership early in your career to leading with curiosity and deep listening. He explains how to find environmen
In the final episode of this four-part mini series, I bring everything together... not by talking theory, but by showing how ideas become action. After weeks of exploring success, mindset, and growth, this episode asks t
At the heart of every great leader’s journey lies one thing: mindset. Skills can be taught and opportunities can be created, but without the right mindset, progress never takes off. In this episode, we explore the seven
This episode marks Part 2 of a four-part series unpacking the key themes of the Business Isn’t Hard thesis: a deep dive into what truly drives success among business leaders. In this chapter, we explore the Learning–Lead
Welcome back! Today, I'm starting a 4 part mini series, going over the biggest takeaways and finding from my thesis project, which this podcast is a part of. Today, we talk about what success actually looks like for busi
Breaking into the sports industry - or any competitive field - takes more than talent. It takes discipline, relationships, and vision. In this episode, I talk with Tanner Natzke , Manager of Premium Sales at Tepper Sport
What makes a great leader? Marisa Szem-Stafford, founder of Szem-Szem Consulting and former director of talent development at Hilton, shares how self-awareness and energy management shape success in the workplace. She br
What does it really take to be successful? Dylan Stafford has reviewed thousands of applications, interviewed countless candidates, and ultimately admitted over 5,000 people into one of the top MBA programs in the world.
In this episode, Joe Chernov, former CMO and seasoned marketing leader, shares timeless lessons on building a successful career and becoming a great leader. Joe reveals why finding someone who believes in you (and playin
If you’ve heard “relationships matter” but aren’t sure how to build them, this episode is your roadmap. Our guest went from answering support calls to launching two successful fintech startups by building genuine connect
From Idea to $1.3 Billion: Paul Fiore’s Fintech Playbook Paul Fiore didn’t wait for the perfect idea — he built it. In this episode, the founder of Digital Insight shares how he spotted a breakthrough technology (the web
From Store Manager to CEO: Leadership Lessons with Karl Sanft, CEO of 24 Hour Fitness What does it take to go from a fresh college graduate to the CEO of one of America’s largest fitness brands? In this episode of Busine
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sue Rigler (Tempe Business Woman of the Year), a passionate entrepreneur who built Hundred Mile Brewing Co. from the ground up. You’ll learn how everything she
In this episode of Business Isn’t Hard , I sit down with Jason Quagliata, founder of Q Logistics Group, to unpack what it really takes to go from employee to entrepreneur. Jason’s journey started with years of internatio
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Binch , an early team member at Marketo and current operating partner at Battery Ventures. Bill shares his journey of working inside high-growth startups—what it takes, what most peo
What does it really take to thrive in business early in your career? In this episode, we break down powerful frameworks for identifying your strengths, managing your energy, and learning the skills that compound over tim
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Business Isn't Hard is hosted by Oliver Howard. The show is categorised under business and has published 36 episodes.
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