Small Business, Big Engine

Weekly interviews with entrepreneurs building smarter, scalable businesses. Small Business, Big Engine is for founders who want to grow without burning out. Host Grant Fisher talks with real small business owners using systems, automation, and AI to drive better leads, stronger visibility, and sustainable growth. No fluff. Just practical insights to help you build a business that runs without you.If you're enjoying this show, hit the follow button! It's a small way you can help the show.

Small Business, Big Engine is a business podcast hosted by Grant Fisher, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Grant Fisher hosts Small Business, Big Engine, a business show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

  When Strategy Meets Design - How to Build a Brand That Works - Flora Voelcker

  Nov 4, 202531 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine, Grant sits down with Flora Voelcker, founder of Voelcker Design, a creative studio helping entrepreneurs and small businesses build premium, trust-driven brands that command higher prices.</p><p>Flora’s philosophy is simple but powerful: people buy from brands they trust, and trust starts with how you present yourself online. Yet too many small businesses underestimate their first impression. They might have great products or services, but a generic website or dated visuals can instantly lower perceived value. Flora believes that strong design isn’t about being flashy or trendy — it’s about...

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  Episode #36

  LinkedIn That Works: Founder Content, Reach Fixes, and Revenue Wins with Austin Futers

  Oct 21, 202539 minS1

  <p>B2B buyers live on LinkedIn. SteadyRev founder Austin Futers shows how to capture a true founder voice, choose the right post mix, repair low reach, and connect comments to real sales outcomes. We cover network hygiene, when to use video vs text, authentic relationship building, and whether Sales Navigator is worth it.</p><p><br></p><p>What we talked about:</p><p>How to build a founder-led LinkedIn content system from one monthly interview</p><p>The current post mix that works: 1–2 videos weekly, strong text posts, smart carousels</p><p>Fixing low reach by cleaning irrelevant co...

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  Episode #35

  The Retail Roadmap for DTC Brands - Chuck Heckman

  Oct 7, 202538 minS1

  <p>If your direct-to-consumer (DTC) playbook is starting to stall, this episode is your wake-up call. Chuck Heckman, co-founder of OneBillion Agency, joins Grant Fisher to unpack what it really takes for DTC brands to scale into retail, and how to win once you get there.</p><p>With decades of experience leading global campaigns for brands like Verizon, P&G, Heineken, and Clorox, Chuck brings a deep understanding of both digital and in-store growth. He explains why customer acquisition costs (CAC) are climbing, why “CAC inflation” is killing profitability, and why omni-channel brands consistently enjoy higher lifetime value (LTV) than...

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  Episode #34

  The System That Helps Roofers Add -1M in Revenue - Paul Parnell - Level Up Roofer Marketing

  Sep 30, 202534 minS1

  <p>Running ads feels risky for many small businesses—but it doesn’t have to. In today’s episode of Small Business, Big Engine, I sit down with Paul Parnell, founder of Level Up Roofer Marketing (and Heat Vision Media). Paul helps roofing and home service businesses move beyond wasted ad spend by focusing on smart funnels, real lead qualification, and operational scaling. He also talks about how he blends his film and media background into marketing, and how he builds businesses around his family mission.</p><p><br></p><p>What We Cover</p>Why Paul chose roofing as a nich...

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  Episode #33

  Stop Wasting Time in Spreadsheets - A Better Way to Work - Therman Trotman - The Sharepoint Helpdesk

  Sep 23, 202534 minS1

  <p>Why do so many small business owners drown in documents, spreadsheets, and endless emails? According to Therman Trotman, also known as Mr. SharePoint, it is not a technology problem. It is a leadership problem.</p><p>In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine, host Grant Fisher sits down with Therman, founder of SharePoint Help Desk, to unpack how small businesses can stop running on chaos and start creating real systems of productivity using the tools they already own.</p><p>Therman did not plan to build a business around SharePoint. In fact, he stumbled into it by accident...

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