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The Business of Whats Next

Hosted by Matthew Shipp · business · EN · 85 episodes

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The Business of What’s Next is a podcast for growth-stage business leaders who are ready to move beyond “busy” and focus on what really drives results.Hosted by Matthew Shipp, facilitator and strategic coach at Emberi Solutions, the show highlights how ambitious leaders make smarter decisions, prioritize the right projects, and set a sustainable rhythm for growth.

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What is The Business of Whats Next about?

The Business of What’s Next is a podcast for growth-stage business leaders who are ready to move beyond “busy” and focus on what really drives results. Hosted by Matthew Shipp, facilitator and strategic coach at Emberi Solutions, the show highlights how ambitious leaders make smarter decisions, prioritize the right projects, and set a sustainable rhythm for growth.

Who hosts The Business of Whats Next?

The Business of Whats Next is hosted by Matthew Shipp. The show has published 85 episodes to date.

What has The Business of Whats Next covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Great Leadership Starts with Clarity, Boundaries, and Continuous Improvement with Yocheved Belsky" (8 July 2026, 30 minutes), "Innovation Portfolio Management: How Leaders Balance Risk, Growth, and Execution with Noel Sobelman" (3 June 2026, 39 minutes), and "Clarity Over Everything: Building a Brand That Drives Better Decisions and Sustainable Growth with Charlie Sells" (15 April 2026, 41 minutes).

How often does The Business of Whats Next publish?

The Business of Whats Next publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 85 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business of Whats Next?

Booking probability for The Business of Whats Next is 49%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business of Whats Next requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business of Whats Next's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Business of Whats Next?

The strongest fits for The Business of Whats Next are Business & Management Consulting. The Business of Whats Next has a business audience.

About the host

Matthew Shipp hosts The Business of Whats Next, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #84

    Why Great Leadership Starts with Clarity, Boundaries, and Continuous Improvement with Yocheved Belsky

    Jul 8, 202630 min

    Leadership challenges rarely begin with one major event. More often, they start with small moments of friction that grow over time. In this episode, Matthew Shipp sits down with executive coach Yocheved Belsky to...

  • Episode #83

    Innovation Portfolio Management: How Leaders Balance Risk, Growth, and Execution with Noel Sobelman

    Jun 3, 202639 min

    Innovation is not just about generating new ideas. It is about building the systems, leadership alignment, and decision-making processes that turn strategy into sustainable business growth. In this episode, Matthew...

  • Episode #82

    Clarity Over Everything: Building a Brand That Drives Better Decisions and Sustainable Growth with Charlie Sells

    Apr 15, 202641 min

    In this episode, we explore why so many business owners feel stuck despite constant activity. Charlie Sells breaks down how a lack of clarity—not effort—is often the real bottleneck. From scattered marketing tactics to...

  • Episode #81

    Turning Technical Overwhelm Into Scalable Cloud Confidence with Kevin Weber

    Mar 4, 202635 min

    Technology should accelerate growth. Not quietly restrict it. In this episode, Matthew Shipp sits down with Kevin Weber, founder of Polyfortech, to unpack why so many mid-stage companies feel stuck when it comes to...

  • Episode #80

    Hiring With Strategy and Kindness: The New Standard for Leadership Teams with Carey Parks

    Feb 18, 202636 min

    Hiring senior leaders is one of the most strategic decisions a CEO will make. Yet many founders approach it like a staffing task instead of a growth decision. In this episode, we explore why executive hiring often fails...

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  • Episode #79

    Creating long-term value through disciplined, outcome first leadership.

    Feb 4, 202629 min

    Growing companies don’t fail because leaders lack vision. They struggle when growth outpaces clarity, alignment, and execution. In this episode of The Business of What’s Next , Matthew Shipp sits down with Rebecca Kay...

  • Episode #78

    From story to strategy turning experience into influence through authorship with Sean Mabry

    Jan 21, 202645 min

    Writing a book isn’t just about sharing what you know—it’s about transforming how people see you. In this episode, we explore how business leaders can use authorship to clarify their message, build authority, and...

  • Episode #77

    Why Your Customers Decide in Seconds: The Biology Behind Effective Brand Messaging with Leo York

    Dec 17, 202533 min

    Guest: Leo York, Founder of Leo Copywriting Understanding your audience isn’t just about demographics or market trends. It’s about biology. In this episode, Matthew talks with Leo York about the behavioral side of brand...

  • Episode #76

    Why Strategic Thinking Still Outperforms Technology for Growing Businesses with Jake Truemper of Shift

    Dec 3, 202523 min

    Many leaders jump into tools, technology, or AI before understanding the real problem. In this episode, Matthew talks with Jake Truemper, founder of Shift, about why strategic clarity is still the strongest advantage...

  • Episode #75

    The Simple System That Helps Leaders Beat Mental Overload

    Nov 19, 202511 min

    Show Notes Every leader knows the feeling: too much to do, too little clarity. In this solo episode, Matthew Shipp tackles the real reason behind mental overload—and why it’s not your fault. He explores the biological...

  • Episode #74

    From Burnout to Balance: The Leadership Shift Toward Alignment with Stefani Seek of Seek Coaching

    Nov 5, 202534 min

    In this episode, host Matthew Shipp talks with Stefani Seek , founder of Seek Coaching (formerly Love the Sell ), about how today’s leaders can find clarity, balance, and renewed purpose in their work. After 25 years in...

  • Episode #73

    Continuous improvement in craft beverage tools—inside Foeder Crafters’ evolution, with Dan Saettele.

    Jul 23, 202529 min

    What does it take to buy a niche manufacturing business in the middle of a pandemic—and make it thrive? In this episode, Matthew talks with Dan Saettele, the former banker who now runs Foeder Crafters, the only U.S...

  • Episode #72

    Bridging Tables - Making direct trade work for small coffee farmers and independent roasters with Matt Hayes

    Jul 2, 202545 min

    Coffee’s global supply chain is long, layered, and stacked against the smallest players. Farmers need capital up front. Roasters want terms. And between them, a maze of middlemen adds cost and confusion. Matt Hayes...

  • Episode #71

    Inside the Beverage Business: Lessons from the Queen of Beverages with Debbie Wildrick.

    Jun 11, 202533 min

    Debbie Wildrick knows what it takes to get a beverage brand on the shelf—and keep it there. In this episode, we unpack the critical challenges growing beverage businesses face, especially as they hit that tricky $1M–$5M...

  • Episode #70

    Taming the Chaos: How Tech Is Reshaping Wine and Spirits Distribution with Jim Harris

    May 28, 202527 min

    Jim brings decades of experience in beverage distribution and now leads efforts at Western Computer to implement 365WineTrade, a tech platform built specifically for the alcohol space. He shares how integrated ERP...

  • Episode #69

    How offloading mental to-dos creates space for clarity and calm.

    May 23, 20256 min

    As a solopreneur, even a simple holiday weekend can stir up stress. Why? Because your system gets disrupted, your rhythm pauses, and suddenly all those unfinished to-dos are bouncing around in your head. In this quick...

  • Episode #68

    The science and strategy behind water purification for beverage producers with Cydian Kauffman of Pure Water Northwest

    May 14, 202533 min

    Water isn't just an ingredient—it's the backbone of every beverage. But most brewers, roasters, and growers don’t realize how much water quality can make or break their final product. In this episode, we explore the...

  • Episode #67

    Improving worker health and recovery naturally with LifeWave’s innovative patch technology.

    Apr 30, 202520 min

    When your business depends on physical work, long days and wear-and-tear are inevitable. But what if there was a way to support recovery naturally — without relying on constant medication or invasive treatments? This...

  • Episode #66

    Scaling Businesses Strategically Before Success Becomes a Setback with Dr. Mike Smith of ActionCOACH.

    Apr 2, 202521 min

    When is the right time to scale your business—and what happens if you do it too soon? In this episode of Harvest to Pour , we dig into the critical transition that many business owners face after a period of rapid...

  • Episode #65

    Transforming a favorite Texas beverage into a business, one decision at a time; with Amelia Lettieri of RANCH2O Spirits

    Mar 26, 202534 min

    When you think of canned cocktails, you might picture overly sweet drinks or watered-down hard seltzers. Ranch2O Spirits is redefining that. Founded by Amelia Lattieri, Ranch2O began as a simple idea: make a quality...

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