21 episodes

Mike Wolf went from building a thriving e-commerce platform to becoming one of the youngest executives ever in the appliance & HVAC industries. As a strategic business consultant, he has built a successful $350 million sales and marketing agency while working to strategically add value to other brands.

An entrepreneur and innovator who’s spent a lifetime of advising clients behind the scenes, building businesses through word of mouth and referrals, Mike Wolf is ready to share his strategies and journey in business with you.

Follow and subscribe to The Journey of Business as todays top business minds, CEO's and entrepreneurs sit down and detail their journey with Mike Wolf.

The Journey of Business with Mike Wolf Mike Wolf

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 57 Ratings

Mike Wolf went from building a thriving e-commerce platform to becoming one of the youngest executives ever in the appliance & HVAC industries. As a strategic business consultant, he has built a successful $350 million sales and marketing agency while working to strategically add value to other brands.

An entrepreneur and innovator who’s spent a lifetime of advising clients behind the scenes, building businesses through word of mouth and referrals, Mike Wolf is ready to share his strategies and journey in business with you.

Follow and subscribe to The Journey of Business as todays top business minds, CEO's and entrepreneurs sit down and detail their journey with Mike Wolf.

    Finding the Proof with Mark Stouse

    Finding the Proof with Mark Stouse

    In this episode, Mike Wolf is joined by Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics.ai to discuss marketing, AI, the real feelings in the C-Suite and so much more.
    Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Find more from Mark and the team at Proof: https://www.proofanalytics.ai/about
    Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstouse
    Show highlights:
    01:20 - Mark’s journey toward being t-shaped
    05:30 - Having the right people in the right roles
    07:50 - The Mission behind Proof
    10:30 - Starting a business with NO marketing budget
    12:55 - The place for AI
    23:50 - Mark’s book
    30:55 - Timeline for the book release
    31:40 - The real feelings of the C-Suite
    36:35 - The Multiplier Power of Marketing
    39:00 - How are these conversations affecting Mark’s mindset & business strategies
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 45 min
    You Control Your Destiny with Mike Wolf

    You Control Your Destiny with Mike Wolf

    In this episode, Mike Wolf talks through some common small business problems and the solutions to them. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Show highlights:
    01:00 - What happens if I start a business & it fails?
    02:30 - Struggling with acquiring customers
    04:00 - What’s your brand & what does it represent?
    06:20 - Lead Generation
    08:00 - The Importance of the Customer Service Experience
    10:25 - Hiring people that are the RIGHT people for YOUR business
    12:20 - Are you giving people the opportunity to win (including yourself)?
    13:45 - Financial Planning
    14:20 - How do you scale the business?
    15:05 - Recap
    16:05 - “You control your destiny, you control your own hustle, you control your own time management”
    17:45 - Follow & Review the Journey of Business in Spotify & Apple Podcasts
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 18 min
    Closing Out the Year Strong

    Closing Out the Year Strong

    In this episode, Mike Wolf shares the keys to closing out this year strong, and some areas of interest as you’re laying plans for 2024. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Show highlights:
    01:00 - How to maximize your momentum going into the fourth quarter
    02:30 - Plan for 2024 NOW
    04:35 - Marketing Trends for 2024
    08:50 - How can YOU be innovative & stand out?
    09:55 - E-Commerce consulting
    10:55 - Health and Wellness Services
    11:30 - VR/AR
    12:05 - Online Learning/Remote Education
    12:58 - Senior Care Services
    13:28 - Smart Home Tech
    13:50 - Social Media Management
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 16 min
    Your Story & Who’s Telling It with Mike Wolf

    Your Story & Who’s Telling It with Mike Wolf

    “All of us have a story, it’s ours to tell. But when you share yourself with others, the self confidence that arises from that will change the way you do life.”
    In this episode, Mike Wolf shares some thoughts on criticism, focus and especially your own personally story, and who you’re allowing to tell it. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Show highlights:
    01:10 - What happens when you step into your own story?
    02:10 - How do we turn off the outside noise?
    03:00 - Can you survive the TEMPORARY pain?
    04:15 - Don’t subscribe to other people’s metric systems
    05:00 - Every part of who we are ultimately drives our success
    05:55 - You experience the life you focus on
    07:15 - “It’s easier to live the lie”
    08:10 - What’s the solution?
    09:30 - “Criticism is truly the cost of praise”
    11:20 - “Try being consistently good instead of occasionally great”
    12:30 - Criticism is made to be reverse engineered
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 15 min
    Healing is Part of the Journey with Mike Wolf

    Healing is Part of the Journey with Mike Wolf

    In this episode, Mike Wolf shares some insight into his own personal journey of “bouncing back”. This is the JOURNEY of business, and as Mike says, healing is part of that journey. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Show highlights:
    01:10 - The amnesia of the business owner
    03:10 - You can only control what YOU can control
    05:05 - Defining who you are
    06:28 - “The cost is high but the reward is great.”
    08:15 - “Focus on remembering who you are”
    09:20 - How to get back on track
    11:20 - The importance of structure
    13:35 - “Healing is part of the journey”
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 17 min
    Making Sure Where You Are is Where You Want to Be with Mike Wolf

    Making Sure Where You Are is Where You Want to Be with Mike Wolf

    “Some people are not equipped to handle that altitude that you’re going to.”
    In this episode, Mike Wolf answers some listener questions on mindset, relationships that get “left behind” in your business journey and time spent on “getting better”. Don’t miss this great episode, and be sure to send in your questions for Mike to answer in a future one.
    Show highlights:
    01:20 - Creating the right mindset to start your own business
    05:25 - How to handle people in your life that feel “left behind”
    08:15 - How much time should I be working on my “craft”
    For consulting inquiries: http://www.tradelinksales.com

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
57 Ratings

57 Ratings

paulbruce45 ,

Really awesome.

There’s a lot of detail behind each episode. It’s the first time I’ve came across a podcast in which I’m constantly checking to see if a new episode is released. I recommend this to anyone.

Christopher K.... ,

So good!

Great production and narration. I run several businesses and this podcast provide the insight needed to be successful. Fact based and interesting, I look forward to each new episode.

Proudlyadad ,

Great Podcast

The content of this show will drastically change all aspects of your life for the better! Mike Wolf with his guests give amazing advice. Everything about this show will improve YOU.I stumbled upon this podcast and decided to give it a listen on my commute to work for the advice.

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