Time to Thrive - Marketing Strategies For Small Business
Time to Thrive delivers tactical, practical and results-driven marketing ideas, strategies and resources designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs ready to grow. Hosted by Bethany Meadows, president of Vertical Solutions Media for over 17 years, the show draws on real-world experience from leading a full-service marketing agency based in Birmingham, Alabama.
From building a brand that stands out to crafting content that connects and implementing growth strategies that work, Bethany shares proven approaches to help you stop treading water and start moving forward.
Get out of survival mode—it’s your TIME TO THRIVE!
Discover free resources, marketing training, and strategy coaching for business owners at www.TimeToThriveInBusiness.com.
Time to Thrive - Marketing Strategies For Small Business
More Than Survival: Thriving Through Trauma (Nick Prefontaine)
What does it take to go from life-threatening trauma to thriving entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Prefontaine—top motivational speaker, 3x best-selling author, and founder of Common Goal. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a devastating snowboarding accident and was told he might never walk or talk again. Not only did he defy the odds, he created a life and business rooted in purpose.
Nick shares how he developed the S.T.E.P. system—a practical and empowering method that helps individuals move through trauma and toward their highest potential. From rebuilding his life to building a mission-driven business, Nick’s story is a reminder that our greatest challenges can unlock our deepest purpose.
Whether you're facing personal adversity or business burnout, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step—because as Nick says, “Once you take your first step, your next step is always possible.”
🎧 Tune in to learn:
- How to move through fear and take action anyway
- The S.T.E.P. system for overcoming obstacles
- Why aligning with your purpose is the ultimate growth strategy
- How trauma can become the foundation for impact-driven entrepreneurship
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Nick's Inspirational Story Begins
02:32 The Snowboarding Accident
04:46 Miraculous Recovery and STEP System
13:20 Real Estate Journey
23:29 Finding Purpose and Overcoming Fear
29:04 Advice for Entrepreneurs
32:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.