BCN News

24/07/2025

Ready to grow and scale your business—without the burnout or guesswork?

We’re thrilled to announce that Karl Woolfenden, founder of BCN News and trusted voice in business strategy, will be sharing his expert take on what really drives sustainable growth in today’s market.

From small teams delivering big results to systems that scale without chaos, Karl will unpack the strategies top CEOs use (but rarely talk about) to build momentum, impact, and profit.

Topics include:

- The CEO growth trap: Are YOU the bottleneck?

- Growth without burnout—the new business paradigm

- Why if it’s not automated, it’s not scalable

- How to turn your business into a true growth engine

Whether you're a founder, executive, or scaling leader, this series will give you the insights you can actually use to grow smarter, leaner, and faster.

Follow BCN News here on Facebook to catch every post and episode.

21/07/2025

Over the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with hundreds of CEOs, CMOs, and forward-thinking founders—leaders who aren’t just navigating growth but redefining what it means to scale with intention. Each conversation, each insight, has contributed to a massive collection of knowledge that I knew one day would become something more.
Today, I’m proud to share that “something more” with you. This August, we’re launching Business Conversations – Growth, a content series focused on real strategies, frameworks, and mindsets that power sustainable growth. These aren’t theoretical ideas. These are the exact principles the world’s top-performing businesses are using every single day.
What’s the most consistent theme I’ve uncovered through years of interviews? Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It requires a foundation—built intentionally, with the right people, processes, and clarity of purpose.
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, it’s tempting to believe that hustle and momentum are enough. But what I’ve found is that every successful leader eventually hits a ceiling. That ceiling can only be broken with structure—scalable systems, aligned teams, and a strong infrastructure that frees the founder from the day-to-day chaos.
The Business Conversations – Growth series is my answer to the most important question business leaders ask me: “What should I do next to grow?”
In the coming weeks, you’ll hear directly from founders, C-level executives, and strategic advisors who know what it takes to level up. It’s time to turn those long-standing insights into your playbook for real, measurable growth.

11/12/2024

Thank you Gosder Cherilus Foundation for your amazing support and contributions to communities you serve. Bravo!

The Gosder Cherilus Foundation (GCF) celebrates 15 years of empowering underserved communities through philanthropic efforts in Haiti, Detroit, Somerville, Boston, and beyond. This holiday season, GCF partners with Primitiv Boston to provide toys for families in need, matching donations of new, unwr...

09/12/2024

This is a great example of taking a real life challenge and making a business out of it, and have fun in doing so! Great conversation.

Karl spoke to Thomas Noh, the Founder of Sociable AI and they have an in-depth conversation about his journey to founding the company and his vision of how his technology is enhancing social media engagements for brands and companies.   Sociable.AI: Revolutionizing Digital Communication and Engagem...

05/12/2024

I am so excited to announce that Summa Caussa and BCN are working with TECC and Andy Martinez to help bring Picasso to Texas. I spoke with Andy and we discussed the mission and vision that he has for this project.

The Business of the Art – Creativity and Innovation Inspiration August 25, 2024 Last year (2023) a conversation about creativity and innovation around art started about a great artist. The Picasso Celebration 1973-2023’: 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso. This celebration triggered ...

12/11/2024

November 15th is National Philanthropy Day, & I just saw this article News published and I thought it might be of interest to you if you are involved in non-profit organizations. The author, Jim Eskin describes the tactics that have worked for him.

National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside on November 15th to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy — and those people active in sharing gifts of time, talent and treasure — to the enrichment of our world. Jim Eskin's new book, How to Score Your First or Next Million-Dolla...

11/11/2024

For all business owners, new and experienced, it is essential to grow and scale or you will lose market share and ultimately lose money. This book by Laura Di Franco -di-franco is an excellent guidebook with some great examples.

Brave Healer Productions is proud to announce the release of The Complete Small Business Growth Guidebook: Brave Strategies for Authentic Success. As one of the first titles produced by its new Brave Business Books imprint the book provides entrepreneurs with the advice they need to stop making mist...

10/11/2024

Thank you Bombshells for your support on Veterans Day!

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) announced Bombshells Restaurant & Bar locations in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio will provide a free entree for veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. Other items will be discounted 20% for veterans. Hours are 11AM to 2AM daily fo...

09/11/2024

Thank you for all that served and are currently serving.

We owe you more than we can say. So, the least I can say is thank you for your service and I am honored to know you when I meet you. God Bless.

God Bless Veterans Day - Honoring All that Served and are currently serving.

This Veterans Day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is bringing veteran families together around the country to build connection, which is critical to their recovery from trauma. The organization's year-round efforts are about more than just recovery, though. The activities and interactions are helpi...

18/10/2024

Check out our conversation with the CEO of the Texas European Chamber of Commerce (TECC), Andy Martinez about their project with Picasso

Podcast Episode · BCN News · 10/18/2024 · 22m

17/10/2024

Listen to our conversation with Stem in Schools and Pitsco Education

Podcast Episode · BCN News · 10/11/2024 · 26m

30/09/2024

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