The way we work is changing.

And the leaders who adapt are the ones who will thrive.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Megan Braverman, Owner & Principal of Berbay Marketing & PR, a strategic advisor known for helping law, real estate, and financial services firms grow through thoughtful marketing and public relations.

Megan brings a deep understanding of how professional service firms operate, allowing her to design campaigns that not only generate awareness but also reinforce credibility and differentiate clients in highly competitive industries. As a leader, she also prioritizes building a collaborative, high-performing team culture while guiding clients through critical business decisions like succession planning.

In Innovative Work Models for the Future, we explore:

• How professional service firms are evolving the way they work

• The role of leadership in building collaborative, high-performing teams

• Why adaptability is essential in modern business environments

• How marketing and PR strategies align with long-term business goals

• What the future of work looks like for service-based organizations

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa 🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

The future of work is not just about where we work, but how we lead, collaborate, and create value.

Tullio Siragusa continues the BLISS Monologue Series with Episode 4, centered on a practical shift: design thinking is not only for products. It is a leadership discipline.

BLISS stands for Build Love Into Scalable Systems. In this episode, we explore how leaders use design thinking to reduce internal friction and strengthen authenticity in the marketplace by designing the conditions for trust, clarity, and agency.

The core idea is simple: when leaders approach recurring problems with empathy, define the real issue (not the symptom), generate a few viable options, and run small tests with fast feedback, the organization learns faster without blame. That internal coherence shows up externally as consistency, credibility, and a brand experience customers can feel.

If you want a cleaner way to lead change without adding chaos, this episode is for you.

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Leadership shapes culture.

And culture shapes how people feel seen, supported, and empowered at work.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Paul Damico, President & CEO of Ascent Hospitality Management, a respected leader with more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry.

Paul has held top leadership roles across globally recognized organizations including Host Marriott, FOCUS Brands, Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, Global Franchise Group, and Dine Brands Global. Throughout his career, he has led major growth initiatives, scaled global restaurant brands, and championed people-first leadership inside complex franchise systems.

In Fostering a Culture of Inclusivity, we explore:

• Why inclusive leadership drives stronger business performance

• How large franchise organizations create cultures where people feel valued

• Lessons from scaling brands across thousands of locations

• The leadership mindset required to support teams during change and growth

• Why connection and belonging matter in high-performance environments

🎙️ Hosted Tullio Siragusa

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Inclusive cultures do not happen by accident. They are built intentionally through leadership, systems, and everyday actions.

Marketing generates activity.

But when done right, it generates revenue.

Too often, campaigns produce clicks and impressions without clearly connecting to business growth. The real opportunity lies in turning marketing insights into measurable revenue outcomes.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Paul Waithaka, Account Executive at Zero Company.

At Zero Company, Paul applies his master’s degree in marketing research to build, analyze, and optimize PPC and social media campaigns for clients across a wide range of industries. Certified in Google Ads Search and Google Ads Measurement and fluent in three languages, he brings analytical precision and a global perspective to translating complex data into strategies that drive results.

🎙️ Hosted by Michele Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• What it takes to turn marketing into a true revenue engine

• How data and research guide smarter campaign decisions

• Optimizing PPC and social strategies for measurable growth

• Translating marketing analytics into real business impact

🎧 If you’re looking to move beyond vanity metrics and make marketing a measurable driver of revenue, this episode is for you.

Emotional intelligence often shows up when leaders choose purpose over convention.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Zechariah Thomas, Founder & CEO of Swift Hockey, a performance hockey equipment brand built without venture capital.

A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and former minor professional hockey player, Zechariah launched Swift Hockey with a mission to make high-performance equipment more accessible to players and families. Inspired by growing up in small towns where many young athletes could not afford premium gear, he set out to challenge one of the most traditional industries in sports.

Zechariah has built Swift Hockey into a competitive consumer brand driven by player insight, innovation, and a deep commitment to the hockey community. His entrepreneurial journey has also been featured on Dragon’s Den, where he secured three investment offers.

In The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Business, we explore:

• How emotional intelligence helps founders overcome skepticism

• What athletes bring to leadership and entrepreneurship

• The mindset required to challenge legacy industries

• How purpose-driven brands build authentic communities

• Why accessibility and inclusion matter in youth sports

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa 🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Leadership today requires more than strategy. It requires purpose, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

This week on The Bliss Business Podcast, I continue the BLISS Monologue Series with Episode 3, focused on a truth every marketer and leader eventually learns: you cannot create authenticity in the marketplace if there is friction inside the organization.

BLISS stands for Build Love Into Scalable Systems. In this episode, we explore why external messaging only works when internal reality supports it. When teams are misaligned, ownership is unclear, and handoffs are messy, the market feels it through inconsistency, delayed follow-through, and promises that do not match delivery.

This conversation introduces a practical tool leaders can use immediately: the alignment mirror. It helps you compare your top external promises to the internal behaviors required to deliver them consistently, then identify the gap that is creating friction and lost opportunity.

If you are building a company and want a brand that feels coherent, trustworthy, and real, this episode is for you.

Community is not a soft metric. It is a growth strategy.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Charles Furlough, President & CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, North America’s largest home inspection franchise.

With experience as both a franchise owner and executive, Charles leads with a focus on innovation, franchise business owner success, and scalable systems that empower entrepreneurs. He has guided the brand through market shifts while championing long-term growth, autonomy, and meaningful client relationships.

In Building Community and Connection in Business, we explore:

• Why community is a measurable driver of profitability

• How scalable systems can support autonomy and brand consistency

• The leadership shifts required in today’s evolving workforce • How trust translates directly into long-term growth

• Practical ways franchise and service leaders can strengthen connection

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa 🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Strong systems build strong communities. Strong communities build strong businesses.

Marketing should not sit on the sidelines of business growth. It should be driving it.

When marketing is fully aligned with operations, expansion strategy, and financial goals, brands scale with clarity and confidence.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Kelly Struble, VP of Marketing at Just Between Friends and Co-Founder & CEO of Tama Tea.

At Just Between Friends, a children’s consignment pop-up franchise with 150 locations across more than 30 states, Kelly leads marketing strategy focused on growth, community connection, and franchise success. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Tama Tea, a beverage brand with distribution from the East Coast to California.

🎙️ Hosted by Michele Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• What true alignment between marketing and growth looks like

• Scaling franchise brands while preserving community connection

• The entrepreneurial mindset behind sustainable expansion

• Turning brand strategy into measurable business results

If you’re looking to position marketing as a true growth engine inside your organization, this episode delivers both inspiration and practical insight.