In this episode, we sit down with Mavis Peaks, owner of Skrimp Shack, to break down one of the most powerful business turnarounds you’ll hear.

When she took over, the location had a 2.9-star rating. Through leadership, strategy, and consistency, she transformed it into a 4.9-star business.

We dive into: • How she identified what was broken in the business • The exact changes she made to improve customer experience • The mindset required to turn around a struggling franchise • Lessons on leadership, branding, and operations • The real truth about owning and scaling a food franchise

How do you actually raise money for your business? What are investors REALLY looking for before they say yes?

In this episode of the Impel Forward Podcast, we sit down with marketing and growth expert Frank Pollock to break down the real strategies behind raising capital, securing investors, and funding your vision the right way.

If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or someone trying to take your idea to the next level, this conversation will give you the blueprint you need to stop guessing and start getting funded.

We dive into: • How to raise money for your business • What investors look for before investing • Common mistakes that kill your chances of getting funded • How to position your brand to attract capital • The difference between a good idea and a fundable business • Real strategies used to raise money for startups and companies

This isn’t theory—this is real game from someone who’s helped businesses grow, scale, and secure funding.

🎯 If you’re serious about building, growing, and funding your vision… this episode is for you.

How do you grow faster in business—by competing or collaborating?

In this episode of the Impel Forward Podcast, we sit down with three successful business owners who have found a way to win together. Instead of competing for the same customers, they built a system of collaboration that helps each of their businesses grow stronger.

We break down how they support each other, share opportunities, and turn individual success into collective power. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or creative looking to scale, this conversation will challenge the way you think about competition and show you a better path forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn: • How collaboration can grow your business faster than competition • The mindset shift every entrepreneur needs to succeed • How to build strategic partnerships that actually work • Ways to create win-win opportunities with other business owners • The real benefits of working together instead of alone

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