{"podcast":{"title":"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast","slug":"do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","podcast_index_feed_id":7627760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/OoLlOizM.rss","website_url":"https://sedgwickandrews.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/07cacb42-7c0f-44d4-884d-8be23043124e/logos/e9430cc7-f608-4e67-906f-49a9804b50f7.png","author":"Aisha Massengill","episode_count":17,"summary":"Ready to take your small business from basement startup to Big Boss success? Welcome to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss! where we prove that with the right strategy, any up and coming business owner can compete with the big guys. Hosted by Aisha Jorge Massengill, founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, a seasoned employment attorney who's advised large publicly traded companies for over two decades, this podcast is your courtside seat to business transformation. Just like that fearless 13-year-old girl shouting \"\"I got next!\"\" on Bronx basketball courts, successful entrepreneurs don't just wait their turn—they prepare for it. They study the game, assess the competition, and build the skills they need to win when opportunity calls. What You'll Discover: Real Success Stories: In-depth interviews with business owners who've successfully scaled from side hustles to legitimate enterprises Strategic Frameworks: Proven systems and structures that help small businesses compete like industry giants Legal & HR Insights: Employment law guidance that protects your growing team while fostering company culture Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Smart ways to minimize liability while m…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760"},"episode":{"title":"From selling candy on the playground to building and selling multiple seven-figure companies","slug":"from-selling-candy-on-the-playground-to-building-and-selling-multiple-seven-figure-companies","published_at":"2025-12-26T02:17:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/from-selling-candy-on-the-playground-to-building-and-selling-multiple-seven-figure-companies","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/34cd6339f1c2738090c466f0b1eb1a0736d725bbbeafaf0a8f1e56110c081e3d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZDMzNzViNS01ZjdmLTQ4NTAtYTlhNy1mZmQ5MmIwMjMwNGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0ZGYwOTQ1Y2FiZGQ5YWY3ZGFjMzIzL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEyLTI2X18zLTE5LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/34cd6339f1c2738090c466f0b1eb1a0736d725bbbeafaf0a8f1e56110c081e3d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZDMzNzViNS01ZjdmLTQ4NTAtYTlhNy1mZmQ5MmIwMjMwNGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0ZGYwOTQ1Y2FiZGQ5YWY3ZGFjMzIzL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEyLTI2X18zLTE5LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Episode Title: From Selling Candy on the Playground to Building and Selling Multiple Seven-Figure Companies Podcast: Do Small Business Like a Big Boss 🎧 Episode Description In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss , host Aisha Jorge Massengill , Founder and Principal Attorney at Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, LLC , sits down with Cheryl Perez , a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, to talk about what it truly takes to scale a business from scratch. Cheryl shares her journey from corporate employee to building and selling multiple seven-figure companies, breaking down the mindset shifts, systems, and resilience required to grow sustainably. This conversation covers the real-life lessons behind building a business from the ground up—what worked, what didn’t, and what every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between working IN your business versus ON your business—and why both are required to scale How to know when it’s time to hire your first team member (even when the numbers feel scary) Why lead generation systems are the most overlooked investment for new entrepreneurs How Cheryl uses a six-step meditation practice to make million-dollar decisions without burnout ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: Guest introduction: Cheryl Perez 06:35 – Knowing when you’re truly “done” with playing small 27:59 – Why capacity limits revenue 38:57 – Stepping into Big Boss energy 👤 About the Guest: Cheryl Perez is a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach who has built and sold multiple seven-figure companies. 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