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Windy City Biz Podcast

Windy City Biz Podcast

Written by: Windy City Business Network
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We will be interviewing local Chicago area business owners to discuss many topics. Discussions on how to start a business, keep it going, and thrive for the future. Learn through fun and engaging conversation with local business owners. If you would like to be featured on our podcast please message us at: info@naperbiz.net

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Episodes
  • Finding Your Purpose: Featuring Eric Himes of The Inspired Culture
    Sep 24 2026

    Today we have a very special guest, Eric Himes the Owner of The Inspired Culture located in Chicago.

    Eric is the founder of The Inspired Culture™, bringing more than two decades of leadership, business-building, team development, and personal formation into one clear mission: helping people grow, lead, and build cultures that last.

    Join us on this episode to learn how Eric helps his clients to get down to what really matters to them most and then helps them to become a leader in every aspect of their lives so they are set up for success.

    Please join us for the 1st ever Leadership Summit in Naperville, IL Nov 16 & 17th. To receive 10% off your ticket enter promo code: CUECAMP

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    Eric's LinkedIn Page

    Website

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    24 mins
  • Creating Profits Through People: Featuring Jeff Blackman of Blackman & Associates, LLC
    Sep 22 2026

    Today we have a very special guest, Jeff Blackman the Owner of Blackman & Associates, LLC located in Chicago.

    For more than 40 years, as a business-growth specialist—Jeff Blackman and B&A—have helped CEOs, presidents, business-owners, entrepreneurs, sales leaders and sales teams—create value and achieve dramatic revenue growth, profits and earnings. Achieved thru dynamic keynotes, powerful workshops, results-driven coaching, consulting and learning-systems. Plus, bestselling books and business-growth tools.

    Join us on this episode to learn how Jeff takes his clients through the journey of figuring out their true purpose and creating profits through people.

    Jeff's LinkedIn Page

    Email: sjeff@jeffblackman.com

    Website

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    33 mins
  • Finding Your True Purpose: Featuring Sue Kirchner of Brand Strong Marketing
    Sep 21 2026

    Today we have a very special guest, Sue Kirchner the Owner of Brand Strong Marketing located in Chicago.

    Branding and marketing can be frustrating. As a fellow small business owner, Sue gets it. Not knowing who your ideal client should be, what to say to them to grab their attention and share your unique value, or how to reach them can be paralyzing. So, you end up doing nothing and attracting no one.

    That is where Sue can help. She takes away the confusion, frustration, and overwhelming feeling to get you on track with the clarity and focus to attract more clients and make more money. Whether that is identifying your ideal target market and unique value, to crafting brand messages and content that rises above the noise to attract more leads, to outlining a realistic marketing plan that will work for your business, Sue can help you get more customers, faster and easier.

    Join us on this episode to learn how Sue takes her clients through the journey of figuring out their true purpose through brand strategy.

    Sue's LinkedIn Page

    Email: sue@brandstrongmarketing.com

    Website

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    28 mins
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