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Hosted by Paige Velasquez Budde · business · EN-US · 21 episodes
The Strategic Business Influencer is a podcast for founders, CEOs, and executives who want to outsmart, not necessarily outspend, the competition. Hosted by Paige Velasquez Budde, marketing strategist, author and Co-Founder & CEO of Zilker Media, an award-winning PR, brand management and creative agency. The show spotlights gritty, smart leaders who have built companies that dominate their markets not by being the loudest in the room, but by earning trust at scale. Each episode features candid conversations with entrepreneurs and executives who are redefining modern leadership, building brands that stand out in crowded industries, and navigating the future of business with clarity and purpose. Listeners walk away with practical strategies, fresh insights, and stories that prove influence is about impact. If you’re ready to learn how today’s most trusted leaders grow their businesses, their brands, and their influence, this is the show for you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Strategic Business Influencer is a podcast for founders, CEOs, and executives who want to outsmart, not necessarily outspend, the competition. Hosted by Paige Velasquez Budde, marketing strategist, author and Co-Founder & CEO of Zilker Media, an award-winning PR, brand management and creative agency.
The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media is hosted by Paige Velasquez Budde. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond Revenue: Building a Business That’s Valuable with Jason Glisczynski" (10 August 2026, 28 minutes), "The Trust Multiplier: How Relationships Create Influence" (15 July 2026, 28 minutes), and "From Founder-Dependent to Future-Ready: Laurie Barkman on Business Transitions" (3 June 2026, 22 minutes).
The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media are Business & Management Consulting. The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media has a business audience.
Paige Velasquez Budde hosts The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media, a business show with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #21
What makes a business valuable beyond its revenue?In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige sits down with Jason Glisczynski, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Silvertree, to talk about what business...
Episode #20
What does it take to build influence in a city where no one knows your name?In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Vidya Moorthy, Global Affairs Strategist, President...
Episode #19
What if the ultimate measure of a successful business is whether it can thrive without its founder?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Laurie Barkman...
Episode #18
What if the biggest challenges in leadership aren’t problems to solve, but tensions to manage?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Dr. Tracy Christopherson...
Episode #17
In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Lina Supnet-Zapata, CEO of Mir Senior Care Consultants and incoming president of the Aging Life Care Association.<br><br>With...
Episode #16
What does it really take to scale a service business without sacrificing culture, quality or your sanity?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Bart Davis...
Episode #15
What if scaling your business didn’t require sacrificing your sanity, your health, or your life outside of work?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Lauren...
Episode #14
In today’s market, companies aren’t just facing growth decisions. They’re navigating ownership changes, economic uncertainty, distressed assets, and transitions many leaders have never experienced before.<br><br>In this...
Episode #13
What happens when a neurologist decides to redesign how people access brain and memory care?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Dr. Joel Salinas, behavioral...
Episode #12
What does it take to become an extraordinary leader in business and in life?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Sten Morgan, CEO of Legacy Investment...
Episode #11
What does leadership look like in an industry built on trust?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Tanya M. Miller, President & Co-Founder of PrimeBank, to...
Episode #10
What happens when a 22-year-old marketing graduate steps into one of the most male-dominated industries and transforms it with heart, grit, and a fresh perspective?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business...
Episode #9
What does it look like to build a business where purpose and performance go hand in hand?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Travis McAshan, Founder and CEO...
Episode #8
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...
Episode #7
What happens when a Fortune 500 software manager buys a tanning salon, and ends up transforming an entire industry?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Nash...
Episode #6
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.<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic...
Episode #5
How do today’s leaders navigate relentless change while keeping themselves, and their teams, energized, accountable and thriving?<br><br>In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with David Chavez, founder and CEO of Assured Strategy, serial entrepreneur, and Scaling Up coach. A military veteran, former CPA...
Episode #2
What happens when the world hits pause—and you decide to press play? In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Brandon Bloch, award-winning director and co-founder of...
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healthcare culture transformation expert, Missing Logic
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