This episode is a conversation with Mike Maddock, Founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, which is a turnkey virtual advisory board for company founders, CEOs and P&L owners. In addition, Mike is the founder of McGuffin Creative Group and Innovation Consultancy Maddock Douglas. He co-chairs the Gathering of Titans Entrepreneurial Conclave at MIT, is the past Chicago Chapter president of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Presidents’ Organization, and the author of 4 bestselling books.In this episode, Mike shares why it is so important for business leaders to surround themselves with people who see challenges and solve problems through a different lens. Through years of experience and navigating the hiccups of business ownership, Mike has learned that the best leaders are those that lean heavily into people who know how to do things better than they could themselves. These leaders surround themselves with their advisors, friends, and board members - all who can offer a different approach to solving problems and creating innovation. His story is fascinating.

This episode is a conversation with TJ Rubin, President and Founder of Fulton Grace Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage and property management company. TJ has been in business for 14 years. In this episode, TJ reveals that one of Fulton Grace's core values is, "We Make It Happen," which is truly the backbone of who Fulton Grace is and a key driver behind the company's success. As a father of 3, TJ compares business ownership to raising a child. A business, like a child, needs constant support and guidance - with the goal of having it grow up to be independent and successful. TJ's advice to future entrepreneurs - go all in and appreciate the challenges. They will make you stronger. His story is both gritty and pretty.

This episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey,  is a conversation with Nick Miller, co-owner and President of Lightscape Inc., an outdoor lighting company that creates artistically designed outdoor spaces. Nick began his career with Lightscape in 2006 as a lighting designer. In 2020, one of the original owners of Lightscape retired and Nick purchased his portion of the business. Nick shares what transitioning from an employee to an owner looked like for him and how he navigated new ownership during a world-wide pandemic. Nick's one piece of advice for new business owners is to build a good team and give them the room to excel. His entrepreneurial journey is fascinating.

This episode is a conversation with Heather Fenniman of Fenniman Healthcare Consulting, a boutique healthcare strategic and facilities planning consulting firm. As the owner and Senior Medical Consultant & Planner, Heather helps her clients understand how to optimize their existing facilities, and supports them in planning for their future.  Heather has been in business for just under one year. In this episode, Heather shares how after always wanting to start her own business, and spending a year really thinking about it and making small preparations while juggling her full-time career,  she took a leap of faith and decided it was time.  She describes the fear she had when she realized that as an entrepreneur she is now responsible to earn her own income and the absolute JOY she felt when she landed her first contract. Her story is truly motivating.

This month, Reverie celebrates its 5th anniversary. To recognize this awesome milestone, we caught up with Jaid Mackin & Lindsay Miller, the co-founders and lead consultants of Reverie, to discuss their 5-year journey into entrepreneurship. Jaid and Lindsay share the lessons they've learned, how they define success, and how each of them has grown personally since starting Reverie. The conversation truly highlights Jaid and Lindsay's passion for the work they do and in partnering with one another.  Listen to it now.

This episode is a conversation with Jenna Fowler & Nicole Drai of Vagabond Botanical, a luxury botanical studio and plant styling service in the Chicago suburbs. They handle everything from in-home consultations, to indoor and outdoor plant and container selection, to installation, to education on how to best maintain plants for long-lasting beauty. They have been in business for 8 years. In this episode, Jenna & Nicole share how Jenna began the business with an Instagram post of a terrarium she created, how Nicole's love of plants and innate business acumen was the driving force behind their partnership, and the reason behind their expansion into the retail arena. Their story is truly incredible.

Our latest episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey, dropped today.This episode is a conversation with Shawn Bergfalk, the president and founder of Facility IT Group, which provides critical infrastructure products and services in the IT space. Shawn has been in business for 12 years. In this episode, Shawn shares how he deals with fear and doubt, the importance of learning how to balance your plate, and his unwavering commitment to being fully present. With  zero employee turnover, Shawn has built a successful business by building his team with amazing people and creating a culture of respect and collaboration (and a little bit of zen). His story is inspiring.

Our latest episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey, dropped today.This episode is a conversation with Noreen Fahey, a CPA and principal of N T F L T D - a boutique accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Noreen has been in business for 3.5 years, but has been practicing accounting for 35 years. In this episode, Noreen shares how she deals with fear and doubt (Hello, Home Goods), the lessons she's learned when it came to finally saying no to working with less than ideal clients, and her innate ability to continually adapt her business to meet her clients' needs. Her story is amazing.

Welcome to our first episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey.This episode is a conversation with Aldo Burcheri, the founder and owner of Division 32 - a turnkey landscape architecture firm that specializes in the design, construction, and care of private and public gardens in the Midwest and beyond. Aldo has been in business for 5.5 years and in this episode he shares his entrepreneurial journey with us. He'll reveal the opportunity that provided him the push he needed to start his business, the early challenges he faced, and the lessons he's learned. His story is inspiring.

We are thrilled to launch our new podcast,  Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur’s Journey. This podcast gives small to mid-sized business owners a platform to share their stories and journey to entrepreneurship.  This podcast is real conversations with small to mid-sized business owners who are willing to share their journey with all of us. Every entrepreneur’s journey is as unique as they are. However, in every journey there is something that we can learn from and relate to. The hosts of the podcast, Lindsay Miller and Annette Quick, invite you to listen to the pilot podcast, which explains  why we started this podcast and what you can expect to hear in future podcasts.