About the Podcast:
Scale Up Your Business Podcast is Philadelphia’s leading podcast designed for small business owners seeking growth and success. Hosted by Zakia Ringgold, this podcast alternates between spotlight interviews with local small business founders and insightful discussions with partners from the small business ecosystem. Each episode provides valuable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to help entrepreneurs leverage local resources and scale their operations.
Who It’s For:
This podcast is ideal for small business owners in Philadelphia eager to expand, entrepreneurs in search of actionable guidance, and anyone involved in or supporting the small business community.
Why Subscribe?
Whether you are starting a new venture or aiming to enhance an existing one, our podcast delivers the motivation and resources necessary for your entrepreneurial journey.
Read about each episode in an accompanying blog post here: https://www.la21philly.org/category/podcast/

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT EPISODES
See the latest episodes from the Alumni Spotlight Series to follow up with Scale Up Graduates and their successes after completing the program.
Lessons from the Scale Up Your Business Podcast: Tim Daniel’s Framework for Entrepreneurial Success
On the latest episode of the Scale Up Your Business podcast, we sat down with Tim Daniel, the guiding force behind LA21's Scale Up program since 2020. With decades of hands-on experience, both launching his own ventures and coaching hundreds of business owners...
Scale Up Your Business Podcast: Growing Small Business with Kwaku Boateng of LA21 CDC
Discover how LA21 is revitalizing Lancaster Avenue and supporting Philly small businesses. Zakia Ringgold interviews Kwaku Boateng on corridor management, entrepreneur resources, and building a thriving business ecosystem. Essential listening for local entrepreneurs seeking growth, funding, and community.
Income and Estate Planning for Business Owners Who Want Control Before Crisis – Podcast
Income and estate planning for business owners who want stability, control, and financial independence before life forces hard decisions.
EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES
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