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Hosted by Chris Cook · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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Real conversations with the leaders sparking growth in their businesses. Host Chris Cook explores the wins, failures, and breakthroughs that fuel progress. If you’re building, scaling, or leading—this podcast will light your next fuse.
Chris Cook hosts Sparking The Fuse, a business show with 23 episodes published.
Kash Rocheleau left the corporate CEO seat to build something of her own — and learned that growth creates as many problems as it solves. In this episode of Sparking the Fuse, Chris sits down with Kash Rocheleau, Owner o
Dylan Hendrickson built Staxx into a 30-person, nearly $4M fractional CFO firm without ever becoming a CPA. In this episode, he explains why most business owners are running their company off the wrong financial statemen
Olivia Tillema helped automate a workflow that saved 91,000 hours in a single year. From a remote support gig to rebuilding operations for Bungie, she now runs her own ops agency, t2i collective. This episode breaks down
A two-decade wealth management veteran on why money is a tool, not a destination. Stephanie Groschup shares how aligning investments with values changes everything. Listening first, the great wealth transfer, and buildin
Saim Abbasi built multiple businesses before most people finish school. His edge? Speed and systems — executed before doubt sets in. Here's what that looks like in practice. Saim Abbasi is the founder of SA Digital Media
Most business owners wait too long to plan their exit — and it costs them. Brennan Decima of Decima Wealth Consulting breaks down what smart retirement planning actually looks like. If you're a business owner, this one's
Natalia Zacharin built a $3.6M accounting firm starting from financial hardship and survival mode. She breaks down the mindset shifts, hiring moves, and tech bets that got her there. A real conversation about what it tak
From Bookkeeping to Advisory Success: How Michelle Scribner scaled Sum of All Numbers by leaning into technology, client fit, and a culture of continuous learning. In this episode, Michelle shares the real story behind m
Tim Danser, Founder & CEO of Finity, explains the biggest financial mistakes startups make after raising capital. Learn how founders can manage runway, scale responsibly, and prepare for investor scrutiny. A practical co
Ria Richardson breaks down how to build a lasting reputation in a brutal sales environment. Learn how AI is reshaping tech sales—and where it falls short. A masterclass on reinvention, trust, and staying relevant when th
Warehouse automation is booming — but most systems still earn a C+. Ryan Chesterfield, Founder of Auto-FC & Auto-FX, breaks down what companies get wrong about robotics, safety, and digital readiness. If you're investing
What does it really take to grow from accidental entrepreneur to trusted marketing leader? Rachel Mawhirter shares how strategy, client relationships, and adaptability drive long-term business growth. A practical convers
Tony Tom, Co-founder & CEO of Orca AI, explains how AI is reshaping B2B customer support and product management. A practical discussion on adapting to rapid technology change and making better product decisions. If you o
How nonprofits can move beyond reporting and start measuring real impact. Cyrus Kazi, CEO of Quantibly, explains how technology is reshaping social impact measurement. A conversation on transparency, data, and building s
How surplus solar panels are solving supply chain delays and accelerating clean energy adoption. Steve Feinberg of Blue Water Battery Logistics explains the hidden market behind solar repowering and recycling. Learn how
Mark Michael, CEO and co-founder of DevHub, shares the real journey of entrepreneurship. From early struggles to building a scalable digital platform, this episode focuses on execution. A candid conversation on websites,
From mortgage crisis to building a business credit powerhouse Ty Crandall explains how funding and lender decisions really work Inside CreditSuite, business credit, and the future of AI in finance Episode Summary In this
How leading home services companies grow without losing culture Jason Trace shares lessons from running Cool Today Orlando Growth, talent, AI, and innovation in HVAC and the trades Episode Summary In this episode of Spar
Bayley Ramos on building brands with real human connection How AI is changing marketing without replacing relationships A practical conversation on branding, execution, and growth Episode Summary In this episode, Chris C
Leadership lessons from law enforcement to the moving industry with Daniel Iordan. How the President of Moovers Chicago Inc. thinks about passion, purpose, and success. A deep dive into AI, marketing, hiring, and buildin
Natalia Zacharin
Founder and Principal · Inc 5000 Zacharin Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Scribner
CEO · Sum or All Numbers
1 appearance on this show
Josh Greenbaum
Founder & Advisory CFO · Enterprise Application Research
1 appearance on this show
Kash Rocheleau
Outgrow Accounting & Finance
1 appearance on this show
Stephanie Groschup
ArchHaven & Co. Wealth Partners
1 appearance on this show
Saim Abbasi
SA Digital Media Group
1 appearance on this show
Brennan Decima
Decima Wealth Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Tim Danser
Finity
1 appearance on this show
Ria Richardson
Etter+Ramli
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Chesterfield
Auto-FC & Auto-FX
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Mawhirter
Marketing Maven Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Tony Tom
Orca AI
1 appearance on this show
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Sparking The Fuse is hosted by Chris Cook. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 23 episodes.
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