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Elevating Enterprise

Elevating Enterprise

By: Jazzy T + RJ Williams
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If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I get in the right rooms? Land bigger contracts and level up my business?”—this show is for you. Welcome to Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there. Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable insights on how to tap into State and Federal SME (small, medium enterprise) funding and contracting opportunities. No fluff, no vague success stories—just real strategies and the critical first moves to help you scale smarter and faster. Unlike other business podcasts, Elevating Enterprise doesn’t just inspire—you’ll walk away with a game plan to make the leap from small business to major player. Ready to make your next move? Follow the podcast and let’s get to work—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic. New episodes every other Thursday! About the Hosts: Jazzy T, 25-yr communications expert and founder of JazzCast Pros, a MWBE media publisher in Rochester, NY. Instagram JazzCast Pros (@jazzytonair) LinkedIn Jazz Williams RJ Williams, a 30-yr entrepreneur, business strategist and expert in securing government contracts from Michigan to New York State. Ruben Williams | LinkedIn Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcasts@JazzCastPros.com Want to Sponsor a Season or Advertise your support services? Visit www.JazzCastPros.com/AdvertiseJazzCast Pros 2025 Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Politics & Government
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  • Upstate NY MWBE Conference 2026 Preview with Tymothi Howard

    Upstate NY MWBE Conference 2026 Preview with Tymothi Howard
    Mar 22 2026
    Ep. 15 Learn how to get MWBE certified in New York State, connect with prime contractors actually awarding work and understand how to start doing business with the City of Rochester… all in one room! In this episode of Elevating Enterprise, we sit down with Tymothi Howard—the person responsible for overseeing contracts, purchasing, and MWBE participation for the City. He’s not just explaining the system. He’s showing you where the opportunities are—and how to position your business to access them. Upstate NY MWBE Conference 2026 Details 📍 Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center📅 Dates: March 30 – April 1 🎟️ Ticket Options: • 3-Day Pass: $190 • 2-Day Pass: $150 • 1-Day Pass / Business Expo Table: $90 This isn’t just another networking event. This is where you go to: ✔️ Learn the State MWBE certification process ✔️ Meet prime contractors looking for subcontractors ✔️ Understand how to find and respond to real City opportunities ✔️ Get clarity on capability statements, bonding, and requirements ✔️ Build relationships that can lead to paid contracts—not just contacts If you’re serious about doing business with the City… you need to be in this room. Register Now: 👉 https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/finance-department/upstate-ny-mwbe-conference 📞 Prefer to register in person? Call 585-428-7041 to arrange ticket pickup at City Hall Key Takeaways: • MWBE certification is just one piece—relationships and readiness matter • The fastest way to grow is by getting in rooms where decisions are being made Tap in now—and make your next move before March 30. Follow Elevating Enterprise for Part 2, where we break down how to actually win contracts with the City of Rochester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson

    Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson
    Mar 13 2026
    Ep. 14 Ever delayed firing someone you knew wasn’t the right fit, or second-guessed a big business decision for weeks? Growth strategist Jill Peterson explains how strengthening your mental fitness can help you make clearer, more profitable decisions. On this episode of Elevating Enterprise with Jazzy T + RJ Williams you’ll learn how to regulate emotional decision-making, document scalable systems, and use data—not fear—to guide your next business move. About Our Guest: Jill Peterson is the Founder and Chief Growth Strategist of Clover Insights, where she helps corporate executives and growth-stage founders remove the hidden leadership and structural barriers limiting their next stage of growth. Through her proprietary 4P Pathway — People, Process, Profits, and Purpose — Jill integrates mental fitness with operational strategy so organizations can scale without sacrificing culture or clarity. A Positive Intelligence® Coach and TriMetrix practitioner, she equips leaders with the mindset and systems needed for sustainable expansion. Her clients have achieved up to 300% growth, stronger engagement, reduced turnover, and tighter team alignment. 📧 Connect with Jill Peterson Email: Info@FindYourClover.com Phone: 585-705-8977 🔗 Resources & Links Download Jill's free Decision Making Tool 📬 Join the I Heard It on a Podcast Newsletter on LinkedIn Get the FREE Procurement Ready Checklist👉https://www.jazzcastpros.com/enterprise Discover more show on your personal and professional development journey Podcasts | JazzCast Pros ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Why your nervous system belongs in your profit margin02:05 – What mental fitness really means for business leaders04:56 – The hidden financial cost of emotional decisions07:20 – Using data instead of fear to guide business choices11:06 – Why clarity and dashboards make leadership easier12:18 – Understanding the “Judge” mindset and leadership saboteurs17:14 – The importance of documenting SOPs for scaling22:07 – 8 Peanut butter & Jelly SOPs25:59 – Simple nervous-system regulation tactics 30:08 – The 9 leadership saboteurs that influence decision-making33:59 – Turning challenges into opportunities for growth36:23 – Why aligning People, Process, Profits & Purpose drives sustainable growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business

    Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business
    Mar 5 2026
    Ep. 13 If you’ve ever hit a wall trying to access capital, this episode of Elevating Enterprise breaks down how SBA loans can help you start, stabilize, or scale your business. Mary Stone, Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank is here to break down what SBA loans really are, why they exist, and how programs like the SBA 7(a) loan help entrepreneurs secure funding when traditional lending may feel out of reach. This conversation gives you the inside track on how to approach lenders, prepare your application, and leverage the resources available to small business owners. Because sometimes the difference between stuck and scaling is simply knowing which financial doors to knock on. 🔑 In This Episode • What the SBA 7(a) loan program is and who it’s designed for • How SBA loans help businesses that may not qualify for traditional lending • What lenders actually look for when reviewing your application • How long approvals can take—and what impacts the timeline 🔗 Resources Mentioned • SBA Loan Programs: https://www.sba.gov • Small Business Development Centers: https://americassbdc.org • SCORE Mentorship: https://www.score.org • M&T Bank: https://www.mtb.com 🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn access to capital into a tool for real business growth. About the Guest: Mary Stone is the Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank. Responsible for more than $700 million in SBA lending, she leads a team dedicated to providing small businesses with access to necessary capital. Her career is marked by deep-rooted passion for empowering "Main Street America," particularly in her hometown of Rochester, New York. Under her leadership, M&T Bank remains a top ten SBA lender nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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