The Bliss Business Podcast celebrates empathy, love, and consciousness.
Zero Company presents this podcast to showcase our belief that truly successful businesses adopt blissful practices that uplift the human spirit and nurture a thriving, mindful workplace.
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"Building Love Into Scalable Systems"
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Hospitality Begins With Making People Feel Seen
Hospitality is often where those moments become visible. A cup of coffee, a warm greeting, a thoughtful gesture, or a sma…
Foxy, Inclusive, and Sustainable with Kyla Dufresne
Beauty businesses are not just places where people receive services.
They can be places where people feel comfortable in their bodies, welcomed without assumptions, connected to a local community, and part of a brand that cares about more than the appointment.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Kyla Dufresne, Founder and CEO of Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar, a Canadian hair removal franchise redefining the waxing and laser experience with bold branding, incl…
Learning to See Is a Leadership Skill
Some knowledge is easy to document. You can write down a checklist, create a standard operating procedure, record a training video, or build a step-by-step process that explains exactly what someone should do.
Other knowledge is much harder to tran…
Marketing With Purpose Kit: Aligning Marketing with Business Growth
A strong brand doesn’t just build recognition. It drives growth.
For franchise businesses, aligning marketing with business goals means creating a brand strategy that works at every level, from local locations to national expansion.
In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Abby Fogel, Vice President of Brand Management & Communications at Unleashed Brands, to explore how marketing can support business growth.
With …
ETF Marketing Attribution: Connecting Campaigns to AUM and Fund Flows
ETF marketers can measure impressions, clicks, traffic, and engagement.
But eventually, someone asks the harder question:
What happened to the ETF?
Did AUM grow? Did creations increase? Did trading activity change? And can any of that reasonably be connected to the marketing?
In ETF Marketing Attribution: Connecting Campaigns to AUM and Fund Flows, Mike Liwski speaks with Dan Bloch, Product Owner and Analytics Lead working with Arro Financial Communications, about how ETF ma…
The Mindful Culture at Hounds Town with Rob Flanagan
Culture is not something that happens in the background.
It shapes how people lead, how franchisees feel supported, how teams handle pressure, and how a brand grows without losing the heart that made it special.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Rob Flanagan, CEO/President and Cultural Co-Founder of Hounds Town USA, a dog daycare, boarding, and pet care franchise with more than 100 locations across the country. Hounds Town began with a mission rooted i…
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About the Hosts
Executive Producer | Host | Blog Contributor
Stephen is the host of The BLISS Business Podcast. As founder and CEO of a digital marketing and software firm, Stephen pioneers empathetic AI development and oversees strategy for a wide range of clients. He brings a diverse background spanning three decades of digital media, marketing, journalism and in-depth study of human consciousness.
Seeking to embed empathy and human-centered values into all aspects of an organization, Stephen established his digital firm's guiding ethos to “Build Love Into Scalable Systems” (BLISS) - a vision for scaling with compassion by shaping business brands, systems and culture to nurture understanding and care from the inside out.
Through interviews and discerning commentary, he makes the abstract tangible - turning research and teachings into applicable wisdom for kinder living and deeper connections.
Executive Producer | Host | Blog Contributor
Tullio Siragusa is a strategic advisor, dynamic speaker, author, and EQ coach with 36 years of experience as a technology disruptor rooted in Design Thinking. Since 2018, he has been creating, producing and hosting live podcasts, interviewing over 1,000 C-suite executives across a wide range of industries. His work behind the mic reflects his larger mission: using conversation as a catalyst for human-centric innovation.
Tullio’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership and ethical transformation is reflected in his advisory roles at the University of California, Riverside’s Design Thinking Executive Program, and the University of San Francisco School of Management’s Digital Marketing Program. As a Board Advisor at AI2030.org, he helps guide the responsible advancement of AI toward ethical and sustainable outcomes. A founding member of RadicalPurpose.org, Tullio believes empathy isn’t just a trait, it’s a non-negotiable foundation for leadership.
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Michael is known for his expertise in enterprise marketing and ROI optimization. With over two decades of experience in Financial Services, SaaS, IT Consulting, and Cybersecurity. His certifications, including Google Ads and FINRA Series 7 and 24, highlight his continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in marketing. He serves as the Vice President of Strategic Performance at Zero Company.
A native Angeleno and devoted USC Trojan fan (#FightON), Michael is committed to positive impact both professionally and personally. He volunteers as a hospital liaison in bloodless medicine and patient blood management treatments. His volunteer work includes aiding remote Panamanian fishing villages, and he has competed in triathlons and pickleball tournaments, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and community engagement.
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Since 2002, Josh Prizer has been a cornerstone of the Zero Company team, guiding clients with multi-million dollar ad budgets toward strategic growth. With deep expertise in Google, Bing, and programmatic platforms including Display, Video, and CTV, Josh brings both precision and purpose to every campaign.
What sets Josh apart is not just his mastery of digital advertising. It is his passion for helping businesses grow into their full potential and witnessing the ripple effect that growth has on the lives of the people behind them.
Outside of work, Josh is active in his community as a volunteer educator and local baseball umpire. Whether he is teaching empathy and compassion or calling plays on the field, he is committed to fostering integrity and human connection in everything he does.
Guest Development | Producer | Blog Contributor
Martha is a connector who brings over two decades of experience in engineering, sustainability, education, and public relations. She is part of the integrated go-to-market team at Zero Company and serves as Guest Development Lead for The Bliss Business Podcast, where she connects with purpose-driven leaders to shape meaningful conversations. Martha also produces the Marketing With Purpose Kit segments with CMO guests.
Her career includes founding nonprofits, and speaking at global forums in Malaysia, Dubai, and Paris. A passionate community builder, Martha also mentors women entrepreneurs and supports environmental initiatives across Mexico and the U.S. Her work reflects a deep commitment to impact, inclusion, and authentic leadership.