Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid

About Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid

Join Host Mark L. Madrid as he shares his insights on business excellence, leadership, differentiation, and adaptive strategies that resonate deeply. His energetic, dynamic leadership and innovative approaches have helped countless businesses navigate challenges, experience breakthroughs, and seize opportunities.

Publisher

Mark L. Madrid

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2025

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Building With Purpose: The Power of Family, Resilience & Community

   What happens when entrepreneurship is fueled by family, purpose, resilience, and a commitment to helping others win? 🍷🏆 In this episode of Self-Fueling Excellence with Mark L. Madrid, Mark takes us inside Wanderlust Wine Co. in Austin, Texas, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a business. From Eduardo Velasco's vision for BodegasTV and the future of local journalism, to Wanderlust's family-driven journey and its mission to become the “Michelob Ultra of wine,” this episode explores how entrepreneurs can turn challenges into opportunities while staying grounded in community and purpose. Mark also sits down with John Largent of Largent Media to talk about entrepreneurship, sports, meaningful relationships, authenticity, AI, and why success isn't about collecting likes—it's about creating real impact. 🔥 Dream big. Fight for it. Live it. Build it together. Tune in to Self-Fueling Excellence on Roku, Amazon Fire, and all major podcast platforms.

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Made for This: Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace on Purpose, Leadership & Economic Opportunity

   In this inspiring episode of Self Fuelling Excellence, Mark Madrid sits down with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, for a powerful conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, and building a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. Dr. Burns-Wallace shares her remarkable journey—from growing up in Kansas City to leading one of the nation's most influential foundations supporting entrepreneurs. Together, she and Mark explore why access to capital is only part of the equation, the critical role of education, mentorship, and community, and how AI can become a powerful partner for small businesses when used responsibly. The conversation also dives into her inspiring book, Made for This: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy, and Living Unapologetically, where she reflects on authenticity, purpose, resilience, and the importance of embracing your identity without compromise. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone pursuing your next chapter, this episode will remind you that extraordinary success is built through courage, community, and the belief that you were made for this.

3. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Leadership Under Fire: Building a Cyber-Resilient Business with Dave Swisher

   Cybersecurity isn't just about technology—it's about people. In this episode of Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid, Mark sits down with Dave Swisher, Air Force veteran, CEO, and Founder of Protego Cybersecurity, to explore how military leadership, discipline, and a people-first mindset shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From serving in the U.S. Air Force to building a cybersecurity company that helps organizations protect what matters most, Dave shares why cybersecurity should be viewed as a business strategy—not just an IT expense. Together, Mark and Dave discuss leadership, company culture, AI, risk management, and the critical role every employee plays in keeping a business secure. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights on building stronger organizations in today's rapidly evolving digital world. 🎧 Watch now on Roku & Amazon Fire, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #MarkLMadrid #DaveSwisher #Cybersecurity #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessLeadership #VeteranOwned #AI #RiskManagement #BusinessGrowth #PeopleFirst #ProtegoCybersecurity

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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