Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

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 [email protected] Want to Sponsor a Season or Advertise your support services? Visit www.JazzCastPros.com/Advertise

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Recent Episodes

Upstate NY MWBE Conference 2026 Preview with Tymothi Howard

Mar 22, 2026 14m

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…

Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson

Mar 13, 2026 40m

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…

Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business

Mar 05, 2026 28m

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…

Stop Chasing RFPs, Start Building Relationships | Nick Lopez, CEO of Prosal

Feb 01, 2026 40m

Ep. 12 In government contracting, the biggest deals aren’t won by who submits the longest proposal—they’re won by who built the right relationships long before the RFP ever dropped. In this episode…

S1E11 Systems + Social Proof = Scalability | Tip Top K9 CEO Ryan Wimpsey

Jan 01, 2026 41m

Ep. 11 Your small business can’t grow into an enterprise if you're personally involved in every decision, every sale, and every delivery. Our expert guest Ryan Wimpey demonstrates why documented SOPs…

S1E10 From Certified to Contracted | Supplier Diversity Manager Matthew Burrell

Nov 09, 2025 29m

Ep. 10 Learn how to do business with Monroe County as a M/WBE or Veteran-owned business from Supplier Diversity Manager Matthew Burrell, Supplier Diversity Manager. Under his leadership, the county…

S1E9 Bank on It: How M&T Bank Fuels Business Growth + Protects Your Cash Flow

Aug 14, 2025 33m

Ep. 9 If your bank only knows you as an account number, you’re running your business with one hand tied behind your back. Your banker should be doing more than holding your money — they should be…

Don’t Just Get Certified—Get Paid | Doing Business with the Government

Jul 24, 2025 35m

Ep. 8 You’ve got the MWBE or DBE. Now what? This week on Elevating Enterprise, we’re cutting through the confusion. Join me, Jazzy T, as I sit down with someone I trust both in business and in life —…

S1E7 Business of Making Movies with Kendrick Foxx, FLX Studios

Jul 17, 2025 47m

Ep. 7 🎬 Hollywood’s calling — will your business pick up? Filmmaker Kendrick Foxx moved to Rochester, NY, to build more than movies — he’s building momentum for local businesses. In this episode of…

S1E6 Building Equity: HR & Housing with Maurice Barrett, SHRM (NYS HCR)

May 22, 2025 38m

Ep. 6 In a time when diversity programs are under fire and economic equity feels out of reach, Maurice Barrett is doing the work where it matters most — in housing policy and human resources. Named…

S1E5 Insights from IBM Think 2025 | Agentic AI & On Prem Hybrid Cloud

May 15, 2025 18m

Ep. 5 Fresh off the IBM Think 2025 Global Conference, RJ Williams sits down with Cody Henehan, CEO of ROC AI and Silveray.AI for a rapid-fire recap of the future of artificial intelligence. 🚀 Cody…

S1E4 Avoid Costly Mistakes in Business Operations with Albert Rivera, Paychex

May 01, 2025 40m

Ep. 4 Are you unknowingly setting your business up for costly mistakes?From missing tax deadlines to compliance failures, many small business owners don’t realize what they don’t know until it’s too…

S1E3 How to Qualify for $300K in New Small Business Funding from Enterprise Center at Pathstone

Apr 24, 2025 33m

Ep. 3 💳 Thinking about taking out a business loan? Hit pause—because this episode might save you from making an expensive mistake.In this episode of Elevating Enterprise Jazzy T + RJ catch up with…

S1E2 From Scratch: How Create A Pizza Outlasted the Competition in Fast Casual Dining

Apr 20, 2025 35m

Ep. 2 🍕Create A Pizza is the last fast-casual pizza shop still standing in Rochester. So what did they do right that others didn’t—and how can you follow their lead?This episode of Elevating…

S1E1 The Rise of ROC AI: What’s Next for Business Tech Integration in Rochester

Apr 10, 2025 32m

Ep. 1 What if Rochester is on the brink of another tech revolution—and your business could be part of it? In this premiere episode of Elevating Enterprise, hosts Jazzy T and RJ Williams sit down with…

Don’t Get Left Behind—It’s Time to Elevate Your Enterprise!

Mar 31, 2025 1m Trailer

Are you a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) ready to level up? Elevating Enterprise is here to equip you with the strategies you need to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing tech and policy…

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